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A Child's History Of England

A Child's History Of England

Dickens, Charles

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161416501
ISBN13: 9781161416503
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.78
Height: 0.81 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
A Child's History of England is a book written by Charles Dickens, which provides a comprehensive overview of the history of England from the time of Julius Caesar's invasion in 55 BC to the reign of Queen Victoria. The book is aimed at children and is written in a simple and engaging language, making it an excellent resource for young readers who want to learn about the history of England. The book covers various significant events in English history, including the Roman invasion, the Anglo-Saxon period, the Norman Conquest, the Wars of the Roses, the Tudor dynasty, the English Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution. Dickens also provides detailed accounts of famous English monarchs, such as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, as well as notable figures like William Shakespeare and Oliver Cromwell. In addition to historical events, the book also explores the social and cultural aspects of English life throughout the ages. Dickens highlights the struggles of the common people, the development of the English language, and the growth of literature, art, and architecture. Overall, A Child's History of England is an excellent resource for children and adults alike who want to gain a better understanding of the rich and complex history of England. Dickens' engaging writing style and attention to detail make this book an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in history.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.

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