Symbols of Great Britain

The history of British poltical system

The history of England began with the invasion of the Germanic tribes of angles, Saxons, Utes, Frisians and creating them in Britain several feudal States. History great Britain itself began much earlier, with the appearance of the first hominids ("Clacton" culture), or Wilno was settled by the Celts, who in the first century ad came under the control of the Romans. Roman rule ended at about 410, and invading waves of the Anglo-Saxons established their 7 kingdoms (then combined into a single Kingdom of England) were the main rulers of these lands (except areas of Wales and Scotland). Periodic Viking raids became more frequent with the IX century, and at one time in the early eleventh century England possessed even Danish kings. In 1066 England was invaded by the Norman troops and conquered the country. During the Middle ages England has gone through many civil wars and battles with other European Nations (including the hundred years war). During the Renaissance, England was ruled by a dynasty of the Tudors. In the XII century England conquered Wales, and in the early XVIII century joined in Union with Scotland to form the Kingdom of great Britain. During the Industrial revolution, Britain ruled a huge Empire, having ownership on all continents. But if territorial States from the Empire, little remains (although the British monarchs still remain the formal heads of the members of the so-called British Commonwealth Nations of Australia and Canada), however, its cultural impact is deep and widespread in many modern countries.

Red rose was a symbol of the ruling dynasty of Lancaster, warring with the dynasty of York, whose symbol was the white rose. These were two dynasties, who constantly fought for the throne, and became the razvozchiki war of the roses for 1455-1485. The rivalry between the dynasties ended with the wedding of Henry VII Lancastrian and Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV of the house of York. Since then, the red rose became the symbol of England. The lion is the national symbol of England. The logo, which depicted three Golden lions on a red background - the symbol of power of the English throne, was used by Richard the Lionheart during the Crusades. Since 1837 Royal coat of arms consists of a shield with three English lions, Scottish and Irish lions harp, surrounded by a ribbon symbolizing the order of Headbands with the slogan "a Shame that one bad think about it". The shield is supported by the English lion and Scottish unicorn, standing on the field with rose, Thistle, clover. Down Royal motto: God and my right".

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