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The Comic History Of England

The Comic History Of England

A'Beckett, Gilbert Abbott

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 1163310670
ISBN13: 9781163310670
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 664
Weight: 1.93
Height: 1.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Comic History of England is a satirical and humorous book written by Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett, first published in 1847. The book is a satirical take on the history of England, from the time of Julius Caesar to Queen Victoria. It is written in a comic style and is filled with humorous illustrations by John Leech.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in English history. A'Beckett uses a humorous and satirical tone to describe the major events, characters, and political situations of each era. The book is filled with puns, jokes, and witty observations, making it an entertaining and light-hearted read.The illustrations by John Leech are an integral part of the book's charm. They depict historical events and characters in a comical and exaggerated way, adding to the overall humor of the book. The illustrations are also accompanied by humorous captions and dialogue, making them even more entertaining.Overall, The Comic History of England is a delightful and amusing take on English history. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys humorous and satirical literature, as well as for those who have an interest in English history.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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