The Edwardian Age

Kennet Kärema Xb

Edward VII• Son of queen Victoria• Became king in 1901 at

the age of 59• Victoria had always had

a poor opinion of him• Very successful ruler;

held friendly relationships with neighbours

• Edward also influenced Europe´s fashion - he was a highly respected person

Edward´s marriage

with Princess Alexandra

Edwardian era• Period´s end is often

extended up to 1912, 1914 or 1918

• British class system was very rigid

• Government passed many laws to alleviate the miserable living conditions (free school meals, better medical help etc.)

• Women´s suffrage was fought for

• The role of church was diminished

• Rapid technological advances

Belle ÈpoqueA period in French

and Belgian history1871 – WWI

 It was a period characterized by

optimism, peace at home and in Europe, new technology and scientific discoveries

Flourishing of arts and many

masterpieces of literature, music,

theatre, and visual art gained

recognition.

George V• Capable leader

during World War I and after that as well

• Became king in 1910• His reign also saw

the Irish republicanism and Indian independence movement

• The Parliament Act in 1911

Windsor dynasty• Was founded when

George V changed his family name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor

• Windsor dynasty persist until nowadays – Elizabeth II

• There have been 4 Windsor rulers

• Queen Elizabeth II is the reigning monarch of 16 Commonwealth realms.

Edward VIII

George VI

Elizabeth II

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• SOURCES:„British History“ by R. Kuuskor and M. Saarhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Windsorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_VIIhttp://europeanhistory.about.com/od/france/a/belleepoque.htmhttps://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Edwardian_period.html