История Англии

Until Britain was invaded by Julius Caesar in 55-54 B.C., not much is known of the country. Caesar did not include London in the reports on his British invasions. London’s history began with the formation of a camp, which developed into fortified town. Conjecture and legend have built up a story of the origins of London which will not bear the scrutiny of history or archaeology.
London is first mentioned in history by Tacitus, writing early in the 2d century. Referring to the events of 60A.D, he says that Londinium was „a town of the highest repute and a busy emporium for trade and traders.” London’s Roman name is an adaptation of a Celtic word, but there is no agreement about its meaning.

Introduction........................................................4

Chapter 1. Old history of London.......................4

1.1. Roman London...............................4
1.2. Dark-age London............................6
1.3. Saxons and Danes...........................6
1.4. London after the Conquest...............8

Chapter 2. From the Middle Ages to the Fire….9

2.1. London Under the Plantagenet’s.........9
2.2. Tudor and Early Stuart London.......11
2.3. The Great Fire..............................13

Conclusion.........................................................15

List of literature................................................16