The Island Race (1898)
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ISBN10: 1437284558
ISBN13: 9781437284553
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437284553
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Island Race is a historical book written by Henry John Newbolt and published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of England and its people, from the earliest times to the Victorian era. It explores the various cultural and political influences that shaped the English identity, including the Roman occupation, the Norman Conquest, the Reformation, and the Industrial Revolution.Newbolt argues that the unique character of the English people was forged by their island geography and their long history of resistance to foreign invaders. He also examines the role of English literature, music, and art in shaping the national identity.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of English history, with each chapter focusing on a particular theme or event. Newbolt's writing is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for both scholars and general readers.Overall, The Island Race is a fascinating exploration of English history and identity, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.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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