Protestant A member of a Western Christian church whose faith and practice are founded on the principles of the Reformation, especially in the acceptance of the Bible
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Abbey A religious institution, usually made up of monks or nuns supervised by an abbot or an abbess.
Allies States or nations that are bound together by alliance.In World War One the term was used to denote Britain, France, Russia and later the USA.In World War T
Ale An alcoholic drink made from hops and malt. Similar to beer but much darker and heavier.
Accession To come to the throne.
Alliance An alliance is an agreement made between two or more countries to give each other help if it is needed. When an alliance is signed, those countries become
Annates Money paid by the clergy to the Pope. All Catholic clergymen had to pay the profit from their first year in any new or advanced position.
Anachronism A person or thing that is shown as being in the wrong historical time. Eg a mobile phone in Victorian times.
Angles A member or descendant of the Germanic people that came to England from south Jutland in the fifth century. They founded the kingdoms of Northumbria, East
Armada A fleet of armed ships. Specifically, the Spanish fleet which was sent to attack England in 1558.
Appeasement The policy of granting concessions to potential enemies to maintain peace. It was used unsuccessfully by Neville Chamberlain prior to the outbreak of World
Archbishop Highest ranking church man. Usually in charge of an archdiocese or province.
Altar In Christian churches the table where communion is taken.
Baron A British nobleman of the lowest rank.
Armed Forces The military forces of a country - army, navy and airforce.
Banish To force to leave a country or place by an official order.
Armistice An agreed, temporary cease fire between opponents in order to discuss formal peace terms
Black Hand Serbian terrorist group who planned and carried out the assassination of Austrian Archduke, Franz Ferdinand, that triggered the outbreak of World War One.
Brinkmanship The practice of seeking to gain an advantage by pushing dangerous events to their limits and hoping that the other party will back down.
Army A large group of people trained and organised for land warfare.
Barracks A building, or group of buildings used to house military personnel. The word originates from the Spanish barracas meaning soldiers huts or tents.