Significance *a very important period for the British culture and history *a turning point in the English history: sa very large part of the aristocracy was killed(some noble families even disappeared) sthe royal dynasty changed. a vast source of inspiration for English authors,such as Shakespeare. Significance ❖ a very important period for the British culture and history ❖ a turning point in the English history: a very large part of the aristocracy was killed (some noble families even disappeared) the royal dynasty changed. ❖ a vast source of inspiration for English authors, such as Shakespeare