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British History/Expert Profile
Expertise
I have a good basic knowledge of British history, but my speciality is the Kings and Queens of England and Scotland from 927 AD.
Experience in the area
No professional experience, but a lifelong interest and access to a variety of sources of information.
What do you like about this subject?
History is the most interesting subject anyone can study as simple as that. We are surrounded by it everywhere, it is part of our lives and should be cherished.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
You never stop learning, hopefully the questions I receive will further my knowledge.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
There are two sides to every story. It is possible that any historical event can be viewed in entirely opposing perspectives and yet both viewpoints can have a basis in fact, ie the IRA - freedom fighters or terrorists ?
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| GERRY | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks Mark! The journey time is ..... |
| Phlox | 10/30/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much. the only reason ..... |
| Laura | 10/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much I appreciate your ..... |
| Diane | 08/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I want to thank you Mark for ..... |
| Elizabeth | 08/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for getting back to me so ..... |
Recent Answers from Mark Smith
2009-11-07 Winston Churchill:
Hello Sunny. Do you mean his ranks in the Army and his jobs in government ? He joined the 4th Hussars as a 2nd Lt in 1895 and served in India, the Sudan and South Africa. He transferred to the South
2009-10-29 train journey times London/Stafford 1856:
Hello Gerry. I can't be precise as I've been unable to find a timetable from 1856, but the mail train from London to Stafford took 5 hours in 1852, down to 4 hrs 15 mins in 1862. So you could say around
2009-10-26 English homework:
In general it was Spain and the Catholics. She was excommunicated by the Pope in 1570 which meant that English Catholics were absolved of their allegiance to her as Queen and could therefore plot her death
2009-10-15 Lady Margaret Wyatt Lee:
Hello Laura. Lady Margaret Lee (nee Wyatt) is believed to have died on 10 March 1537, less than 10 months after Anne Boleyn, aged about 30. The cause of death is unknown. Death in childbirth is always
2009-09-24 british monarchs:
Hello Peter. There has never been any legislation forbidding Monarchs from leading their troops into battle. In the era of absolute Monarchs it was important for a King to be seen as a strong warrior
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