Lecture 1. Introduction

Nations

• England link
• Scotland link
• Wales
• Ireland link

Dynasties

England

• 1688 Glorious Revolution
• William III 1689-1702 (Mary II--1689-1694)
• Anne 1702-1714
• 1707 Union with Scotland

Great Britain link

• George I 1714-1727
• George II 1727-1760
• George III 1760-1820

1801 Act of Union with Ireland

• United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland

The British Empire

• The Atlantic Slave Trade