A Child's History Of England (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169325036)

A Child's History of England is a historical book written by the renowned English author Charles Dickens. It is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of England, specifically aimed at children. The book covers the period from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the reign of Queen Victoria. The book is divided into three volumes, each of which covers a specific period of history. The first volume covers the Roman occupation of Britain and the Anglo-Saxon period, while the second volume covers the Norman Conquest and the Plantagenet dynasty. The third and final volume covers the Tudor and Stuart periods, as well as the reign of Queen Victoria. Throughout the book, Dickens presents the history of England in a way that is both informative and entertaining. He writes in a lively and engaging style, using vivid descriptions and colorful characters to bring the past to life. The book is also illustrated with numerous drawings and engravings, which help to further enhance the reading experience. Overall, A Child's History of England is a fascinating and informative book that is suitable for readers of all ages. It provides a valuable insight into the rich and complex history of England, and is sure to captivate and inspire its readers.It is supposed that the Phoenicians, who were an ancient people, famous for carrying on trade, came in ships to these Islands, and found that they produced tin and lead; both very useful things, as you know, and both produced to this very hour upon the sea-coast. The most celebrated tin mines in Cornwall are, still, close to the sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Dickens
ISBN-10: 1169325033
ISBN-13: 9781169325036
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 342
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.78lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d