William IV (1765-1837), called the "Sailor King" and "Silly Billy," was king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830 to 1837. He reigned during the struggle over the great Reform Bill, and his actions helped to establish important constitutional...

FOCUS: Can the Popular Prince William Assure the Survival of Britain's Monarchy? TEACHING OBJECTIVES To employ potential student interest in 18-year-old Prince William as an entry point in building an understanding of Britain's monarchy, its role in history, the nature of...

Temporary Slowdown in the United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, GDP growth will slacken to 1.7 percent in 2005, one reason being a more modest increase in household consumption. The slowdown will be temporary, however, and GDP will pick up again in...