"Britannia Campaign: War, it has always been a part of life in the British Isles. From Roman times until present day, no king or emperor has called this realm his own. Five kings now stand ready to do battle over this lands. They will make Britannia theirs, or die in the attempt."
January 1, 1970
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Medieval_II%3A_Total_War%3A_Kingdoms