government of britain
51Early Modern Britain — is the history of the island of Great Britain roughly corresponding to the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Major historical events in Early Modern British history include the English Renaissance, the English Reformation and Scottish Reformation,… …
52Muslim Council of Britain — The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is a self appointed[1] umbrella body for national, regional, local and specialist organisations and institutions from different ethnic and sectarian backgrounds within British Islamic society. It was… …
53United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland — Infobox Former Country native name = conventional long name = United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland common name = United Kingdom continent = Europe region = British Isles country = United Kingdom status = State union year start = 1801 year… …
54Responsible Government — The mid nineteenth century extension of self government to British colonies possessing representative legislatures. The British North American colonies had been granted representative government that is to say elected assemblies at various… …
55Festival of Britain — The Festival of Britain was a national exhibition which opened in London and around Britain in May 1951. The official opening was on May 3. [ [http://www.packer34.freeserve.co.uk/barry.htm Contemporary account of start of festival.] ] The… …
56American Studies in Britain — American Studies is taught at some British universities and incorporated in several school subjects, such as history, politics and literature. [cite book last = The Eccles Centre for American Studies first = coauthors = title = American Studies… …
57Polish government-in-exile — The Government of the Polish Republic in Exile was the government of Poland after the country had been occupied by Germany and the Soviet Union during September–October 1939. The Polish Government in Exile commanded Polish armed forces operating… …
58Menzies Government (1939–1941) — The Right Honourable Sir Robert Menzies KT, AK, CH, FAA, FRS, QC 12th Prime Mi …
59Great Britain — Along with Germany, France, and Spain, Great Britain was one of the leading Western European nations at the end of the 19th century and a major imperial power. However, although victorious in 1918, following the devastating effects of World… …
60Evacuations of civilians in Britain during World War II — The British government advertised the evacuation programme through posters, among other means. The poster depicted here was used in the London Underground. Evacuation of civilians in Britain during the Second World War was designed to save the… …
