History

Medieval Sourcebook: Usmah Ibn Munqidh (1095-1188) Medieval Sourcebook: Usmah Ibn Munqidh (1095-1188)- A translation of excerpts from Usmah Ibn Munqidh's contemporary autobiography, where he discusses the Franks. Stamford Bridge Stamford Bridge- Background to the battle. Includes an artist's impression of soldiers in 1066. The Battle of Stamford Bridge The Battle of Stamford Bridge- Account summarising the characters, places, and key aspects of the battle itself. The Battle of Stamford Bridge The Battle of Stamford Bridge- An analysis of the lead-up, the battle itself, and the results. The Baldwin Project: The Battle of Stamford Bridge The Baldwin Project: The Battle of Stamford Bridge- Chapter from Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall giving a detailed account of the events preceding and during the battle. The Battle of Hastings - 1066 The Battle of Hastings - 1066- An educational resource driven by a Timeline and Key Events detailing the Norman Invasion and the fight for the English throne at Senlac The Battle of Hastings The Battle of Hastings- A well-written overview and a game based on the battle, from BBC Education. My Battle of Hastings 1066: A War Game Perspective My Battle of Hastings 1066: A War Game Perspective- The battle of Hastings 1066 began the Norman conquest of England. William the Conqueror's army of knights and marksmen won vs H… Filioque Controversy Filioque Controversy- Three articles from Protestant and Orthodox perspectives. Eastern Schism Eastern Schism- Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Notes on the Filioque Clause Controversy Notes on the Filioque Clause Controversy- An essay on the development of this dispute. Great Schism Great Schism- Several articles from a Protestant perspective on the Great Schism that divided the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Books of Hours and the Transition to Print Culture Books of Hours and the Transition to Print Culture- An online essay comparing printed books of hours with their manuscript precedents. Painted Prayers: Books of Hours from the Morgan Library Painted Prayers: Books of Hours from the Morgan Library- Web site of an exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Book of Hours Exhibition, University of Pennsylvania Book of Hours Exhibition, University of Pennsylvania- Books of Hours in the collection of Lawrence J. Schoenberg. Images and commentary. The Medieval Bestseller The Medieval Bestseller- Online version of an exhibition of Books of Hours in the Getty Museum. A Few Minutes on Books of Hours A Few Minutes on Books of Hours- A introductory essay by Patrick Haynes. The Fifth Virginia Regiment of the American Revolution The Fifth Virginia Regiment of the American Revolution- History, uniforms, and current activities of the militia. American War of Independence at Sea American War of Independence at Sea- Contains information on the Continental Navy, Continental Army, state navies, privateers, prize list, and officers. Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment- A brief history. 11th Pennsylvania Regiment 11th Pennsylvania Regiment- History, upcoming events, activities, and links. The First Foot Guards The First Foot Guards- Historical information of the Grenadier Guards. Conflict and Revolution Conflict and Revolution- Chronology of significant events. Prelude to Revolution Prelude to Revolution- Chronology of events leading to war. The American Revolution Timeline The American Revolution Timeline- A detailed narration of events. Rare Map Collection - Revolutionary America Rare Map Collection - Revolutionary America- Original maps in chronological order of the war. American Revolution in Georgia American Revolution in Georgia- Background, biographies, and a chronology of events and related information. New Jersey During the Revolution New Jersey During the Revolution- A view of the history of the war. The Texas Connection to the American Revolution Association The Texas Connection to the American Revolution Association- Society dedicated to those involved in the war. South Carolina - The American Revolution South Carolina - The American Revolution- War heritage. Banastre Tarleton Banastre Tarleton- An essay by Janie B. Cheaney with a bibliography. Queen Charlotte on the American Revolution Queen Charlotte on the American Revolution- Exhibit of letters written by wife of George III with references to the American Revolution. The Signers of the Constitution The Signers of the Constitution- Biographical information about the men. Charles Thomson Charles Thomson- A biography, including a handwriting sample. Colonel Daniel Putnam Association, Inc. Colonel Daniel Putnam Association, Inc.- Historical society with stories, information about exhibits and events at the historic home Putnam Elms, and related sites. Indians and the American Revolution Indians and the American Revolution- An essay By Wilcomb E. Washburn with a bibliography. Effect of Revolutionary War on American Indians Effect of Revolutionary War on American Indians- A lesson in understanding how the American Indian cultures changed as a result of the war that includes the background, procedures… Poems Relating to the American Revolution Poems Relating to the American Revolution- Online text by Philip Freneau. Field Music of the American Revolution Field Music of the American Revolution- The combined music of five different war reenacting units. History of the 4th of July History of the 4th of July- Article describing the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence, and the ways in which the anniversary has been marked since. From the Diary of Albigence Waldo From the Diary of Albigence Waldo- Excerpts from the diary of a surgeon at Valley Forge, 1777. Articles of Confederation Articles of Confederation- The first constitution of the United States, passed by Congress in 1787, but not ratified until 1781, replaced by the present constitution in 1789 due t… The Paris Peace Treaty of September 30, 1783 The Paris Peace Treaty of September 30, 1783- The transcribed definitive Treaty of Peace 1783. The Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation- Digital images of the first constitution of the United States. Proclamation of Rebellion Proclamation of Rebellion- Issued by George III on August 23, 1775, responding to increasing hostilities in the American colonies. Battle of Breed's Hill / Bunker Hill Battle of Breed's Hill / Bunker Hill- Brief history, overview of events precipitating battle, and key events with specific information of participants and area. Guilford Court House - A Pivotal Battle in the War for Independence Guilford Court House - A Pivotal Battle in the War for Independence- A lesson with objectives and materials to be taught as units on the Revolutionary War or a course on conflict … Battle of Saratoga Battle of Saratoga- Brief history, overview of events precipitating battle, and key events with specific information of participants and area. The Battles of Connecticut Farms and Springfield The Battles of Connecticut Farms and Springfield- The last major action in the north by the British. The Battle of Millstone The Battle of Millstone- The militia's defense of New Jersey after the Battle of Princeton.