A Short History of The English People V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162628448)

A Short History of The English People V1 is a comprehensive account of the history of England, written by John Richard Green. The book covers the period from the Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC to the end of the reign of King Henry VII in 1509. The author provides a detailed analysis of significant events and personalities that shaped English history during this period. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of English history, including the Anglo-Saxon invasion, the Norman Conquest, the Wars of the Roses, and the Tudor dynasty. Green's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a clear understanding of the political, social, and cultural developments that occurred in England over the centuries. This first volume of the series is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of England and its people.1899. Volume 1 of 2; The following volumes are a short history into the lives of the English People, not of its Kings or Conquests, but of its constitutional, intellectual and social advances. Green gives more attention to Chaucer than to Crecy, to Caxton than to the petty strife of Yorkist and Lancastian, to the Poor Law of Elizabeth then to her victory at Cadiz, to the Methodist revival than to the escape of the Young Pretender. He wants the reader to understand who and what England is about, the English People. Illustrations. Volume 2 ISBN 0766183378.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: John Richard Green
ISBN-10: 1162628448
ISBN-13: 9781162628448
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 458
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d