England has been occupied by hostile forces several times over its early history. The Romans conquered the islands in 43 AD, followed by the Anglo-Saxons, then the Vikings, only to be reclaimed by the Anglo Saxons. The Normans came into power until 1485 when the Tudors conquer the area. The Stuarts of Scotland wrangled control in 1603 and the Hanoverians of Germany took control in 1714. The Victorian Era began in 1837 and has since developed into the modern England known today. With such a diverse and varied history, England offers a plethora of places for the tourist to sample a part of history.