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An Abridgement Of The History Of England: From The Invasion Of Julius Cæsar To The Death Of George The Second

An Abridgement Of The History Of England: From The Invasion Of Julius Cæsar To The Death Of George The Second

Goldsmith, Oliver

Paperback

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryGenealogy & HeraldryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 935444119X
ISBN13: 9789354441196
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From Roman legions to Georgian salons, the story of a nation is told here in a single, graceful sweep. History, told with human warmth. Oliver Goldsmith's An Abridgement Of The History Of England distils centuries of conflict, intrigue and social change into a concise history of England that reads with clarity and charm. Moving from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the death of George II, this classic English history offers a narrative British history book centred on the kings and queens of England, the statesmen in Parliament, and the shifting balance between royal power and the rights of the governed. As a shortened version of Goldsmith's celebrated History of England, it was designed to guide learners, making it a history textbook for students and a fit for any homeschool British history curriculum. Roman Britain to Georgian era is traced in brisk, vivid chapters, ideal for readers who want an overview of the British monarchy and politics without wading through academic volumes. Its flowing prose and sharp character sketches place this work within the English history classics collection. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition reintroduces the Goldsmith history of England as both a lucid introduction for newcomers and a satisfying keepsake for seasoned enthusiasts of Caesar to George II. Readers, teachers, and collectors alike can once again enjoy a compact, authoritative portrait of England's past.

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