How long would it take to get London from Stratford-upon-Avon in a carriage?

It is about 100 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon to London. In the 16th century, when carriages were the primary mode of transportation, it would have taken about two days to travel this distance. This is because carriages were slow-moving and the roads were often in poor condition.

Which were the two western European countries that Germany invaded?

Which technology developed during the to centuries helped lead transoceanic exploration and European expansion?

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