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A Short Political, Literary and Cultural History of Britain (1600 - 2000) 16th century (1509 - 1603) Henry VIII - Edward VI - Mary I - Elizabeth I 17th century (1603 - 1702) James I - Charles I - Commonwealth - Charles II - James II - William III and Mary II 18th century (1702 - 1820) Anne - George I - George II - George III 19th century (1760 - 1901) George III - George IV - William IV - Victoria 20th century (1901 - today) Edward VII - George V - Edward VIII - George VI - Elizabeth II