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A Complete History Of England: From The Descent Of Julius Caesar, To The Treaty Of Aix La Chapelle, 1748. Containing The Transactions Of One Thousand

A Complete History Of England: From The Descent Of Julius Caesar, To The Treaty Of Aix La Chapelle, 1748. Containing The Transactions Of One Thousand

Smollett, T.

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Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral Military HistoryGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 9354480438
ISBN13: 9789354480430
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 5 2021
Pages: 526
Weight: 1.68
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From the landing of Julius Caesar to the uneasy peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, Tobias Smollett turns nearly eighteen centuries of English experience into a single, compelling narrative. History moves swiftly through centuries. In this sixth volume of his classic English history book, the celebrated novelist-historian guides the reader from Roman Britain to Georgian power politics, tracing how the English monarchy and Parliament are shaped by invasion, reformation, civil war, union and empire. Written at the height of eighteenth century history writing, Smollett's History of England offers an eloquent counterpart to David Hume's History of England, with a stronger eye for character, conflict and consequence. Here the great contests of British wars and diplomacy unfold alongside debates at Westminster, creating a rich blend of political and military history that rewards close reading yet remains clear and accessible. Scholars regard it as a valuable reference book for historians; for general readers and as an English history students resource, it remains an engaging way to grasp England 55 BC to 1748 in narrative British history form. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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