An Interactive Chronicle
"This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle, this earth of majesty, this seat of Mars… this blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England."
— William Shakespeare, Richard II, c. 1595
26 events across five eras — from Stonehenge to the accession of King Charles III, including the full Napoleonic story. Each card opens a deep-dive with global context.
How does Britain's story fit into the sweep of global history? Compare 13 major empires and civilisations across 5,000 years — with individual nation breakdowns and key events.
Command the armies of six nations across Europe, 1805–1815. Lead Britain's redcoats under Wellington, or choose France, Russia, Prussia, Austria or Spain in this text-based grand strategy game.