From about 442 onwards various Germanic tribes (Angles, Saxons and Jutes) began to establish permanent settlements in England. Previously they had raided the country and then returned to their homes.
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The Romans and the Normans.=]The last people to successfully invade Britain were the Normans from Normandy, France in 1066, although they did not invade Scotland which is part of Britain.
Julius Ceaser invaded Britain in 54bc then just to check Britain out then invaded Britain properly in 45 AdJulius Caesar made two attempted invasion of Britain in 55BC and 54 BC, but was unable to stay due to supply problems and political concerns that made him return to Rome.In 43 BC the Romans invaded and conquered Britain.Southern England was invaded on the orders of the Emperor Claudius. It is thought that he wanted to use the glory of conquest to bolster his political position in Rome, which was shaky. The emperor Vespasian sent Agricola to conquer northern England because the main tribe there, the Brigantes, rebelled and attacked Roman positions. Agricola pushed into Scotland, but subsequently the Romans withdrew from there.
The Romans first invaded Britain in 55 BC under Julius Caesar. He had to withdraw and tried again the next year, but withdrew again. Claudius officially invaded Britain and made it a province in 43 AD. Between these two dates there was an active Roman presence in Britain. The future emperor Vespasian secured a lot of territory and made allies. There were troops and trading colonies in Britain long before Claudius made his "invasion" although the entire island was not subdued. Britain officially became a Roman province in 43 AD.
When the Norman's invaded Britain, they dominated by taking over the governmet and lots of land. You can find out more about how the Norman's took the land by searching 'The Domesday Book'
The Romans conquered Greece, Romania, Egypt, Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, and the top part of Africa.