Balliol, John

Balliol, John, BAYL yuhl, JON (1250?-1313?), was king of Scotland from 1292 to 1296. When the... More >>

Bannockburn, Battle of

Bannockburn, Battle of, was one of the most important battles in the history of Scotland. It was... More >>

Bayeux Tapestry

Bayeux bay YOO or by YUH, Tapestry, is a work of embroidery that tells, in pictures, the story of... More >>

Bosworth Field

Bosworth Field, in Leicestershire, England, was the site of the battle that ended the struggle... More >>

Bracton, Henry de

Bracton, Henry de (?-1268), is known as the father of English jurisprudence. His incomplete work,... More >>

Bruce, Robert

Bruce, Robert (1274-1329), was a Scottish king who spent most of his reign trying to free his... More >>

Cade, Jack

Cade, Jack (?-1450), led a rebellion in 1450 directed against waste and corruption in the... More >>

Constitutions of Clarendon

Constitutions of Clarendon were an early attempt, in England, to define the boundaries between... More >>

David

David was the name of two kings of Scotland. ... More >>

Domesday Book

Domesday Book, DOOMZ day or DOHMZ day, was the first official record of the property holders... More >>

Dunbar, Battles of

Dunbar, Battles of, were fought in Scotland in 1296 and 1650. In 1290, Edward I of England was... More >>

Edward

Edward (1330-1376), known as the Black Prince, is one of the most famous English warriors in... More >>

Edward I

Edward I (1239-1307) became king of England in 1272. As king, he conquered Wales and tried to... More >>

Edward II

Edward II (1284-1327) was one of the most unsuccessful kings in English history. He was a poor... More >>

Edward III

Edward III (1312-1377) became king of England in 1327. He succeeded his father, Edward II, and... More >>