Child's History of England

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• Publisher: Sovereign
• Year: 2013
• eBook ISBN:
  9781909904224
• Edition: 0

"e;A Child's History of England"e; is a non-fiction work by Charles Dickens that provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the history of England from the Norman Conquest to the reign of Queen Victoria. Written for young readers, the book presents a lively and engaging account of the key events, people, and customs that have shaped English history, from the Crusades and the Wars of the Roses to the Industrial Revolution and the growth of the British Empire. Using his characteristic wit and storytelling skills, Dickens brings to life the stories of famous figures such as King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, and Oliver Cromwell, and provides a vivid picture of everyday life in England throughout the centuries. A charming and educational read, "e;A Child's History of England"e; remains a popular and timeless introduction to the history of England for children and adults alike.

Table of contents

• CHAPTER I—ANCIENT ENGLAND AND THE ROMANS
• CHAPTER II—ANCIENT ENGLAND UNDER THE EARLY SAXONS
• CHAPTER III—ENGLAND UNDER THE GOOD SAXON, ALFRED
• CHAPTER IV—ENGLAND UNDER ATHELSTAN AND THE SIX BOY-KINGS
• CHAPTER V—ENGLAND UNDER CANUTE THE DANE
• CHAPTER VI—ENGLAND UNDER HAROLD HAREFOOT, HARDICANUTE, AND EDWARD THE CONFESSOR
• CHAPTER VII—ENGLAND UNDER HAROLD THE SECOND, AND CONQUERED BY THE NORMANS
• CHAPTER VIII—ENGLAND UNDER WILLIAM THE FIRST, THE NORMAN CONQUEROR
• CHAPTER IX—ENGLAND UNDER WILLIAM THE SECOND, CALLED RUFUS
• CHAPTER X—ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE FIRST, CALLED FINE-SCHOLAR
• CHAPTER XI—ENGLAND UNDER MATILDA AND STEPHEN
• CHAPTER XII—ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SECOND
• PART THE FIRST
• PART THE SECOND
• CHAPTER XIII—ENGLAND UNDER RICHARD THE FIRST, CALLED THE LION-HEART
• CHAPTER XIV—ENGLAND UNDER KING JOHN, CALLED LACKLAND
• CHAPTER XV—ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE THIRD, CALLED, OF WINCHESTER
• CHAPTER XVI—ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE FIRST, CALLED LONGSHANKS
• CHAPTER XVII—ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE SECOND
• CHAPTER XVIII—ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE THIRD
• CHAPTER XIX—ENGLAND UNDER RICHARD THE SECOND
• CHAPTER XX—ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE FOURTH, CALLED BOLINGBROKE
• CHAPTER XXI—ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE FIFTH
• FIRST PART
• SECOND PART
• CHAPTER XXII—ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH
• PART THE FIRST
• PART THE SECOND: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC
• PART THE THIRD
• CHAPTER XXIII—ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE FOURTH
• CHAPTER XXIV—ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE FIFTH
• CHAPTER XXV—ENGLAND UNDER RICHARD THE THIRD
• CHAPTER XXVI—ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SEVENTH
• CHAPTER XXVII—ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE EIGHTH, CALLED BLUFF KING HAL AND BURLY KING HARRY
• PART THE FIRST
• CHAPTER XXVIII—ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE EIGHTH
• PART THE SECOND
• CHAPTER XXIX—ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE SIXTH
• CHAPTER XXX—ENGLAND UNDER MARY
• CHAPTER XXXI—ENGLAND UNDER ELIZABETH
• CHAPTER XXXII—ENGLAND UNDER JAMES THE FIRST
• CHAPTER XXXIII—ENGLAND UNDER CHARLES THE FIRST
• CHAPTER XXXIV—ENGLAND UNDER OLIVER CROMWELL
• CHAPTER XXXV—ENGLAND UNDER CHARLES THE SECOND, CALLED THE MERRY MONARCH
• CHAPTER XXXVI—ENGLAND UNDER JAMES THE SECOND
• CHAPTER XXXVII