A History of Britain
A History of Britain
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A History of Britain: Luddites - Violent backward looking individuals or concerned citizens?
A History of Britain: Luddites - Violent backward looking individuals or concerned citizens?
A Luddite, somebody who is seen as being afraid of technology. But is this really all the Luddites were? Did they just fear technology, or was there more reasons these individuals became violent? In this video we will explore the Luddite movement and its activities. As well as the resulting legacy that still stands today, and is once again being reflected in people’s fears as automation and AI continue to expand into the working environment.
Did you know?
There were more British soldiers in combat with the Luddites than there were in the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic Wars!
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A History of Britain: Robert the Bruce the True Hero of Scotland
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A History of Britain: Robert the Bruce the True Hero of Scotland It is 1314, and the footsteps of the English army on the march to Stirling castle are all that break the silence. Suddenly, an army of Scots appear out the trees rushing down onto the English. Before they know what has happened, countless English soldiers lay dead and the King only just escapes with his life. Robert the Bruce has ...
A History of Britain: Owain Glyndŵr the last Welsh prince of Wales
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A History of Britain: Owain Glyndŵr the last Welsh prince of Wales It is 1400, a man is thrown out of court for attempting to have his land restored and in no less than insulting terms. Returning to his estate taken from him in the latest of a line of injustices. He raises his banner calling to arms those who support the cause. Before long thousands have heard the call across all professions. H...