A Child’s History Of England

A Child’s History Of England

A Child's History Of England

Charles Dickens

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781419100420
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A Child’s History of England is a historical book written by Charles Dickens, aimed at children. The book provides a comprehensive account of England’s history from the time of Julius Caesar’s invasion in 55 BC to the reign of Queen Victoria. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a specific period in English history.The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it easy for children to understand and follow. Dickens uses vivid descriptions and storytelling techniques to bring the historical events to life, making it an enjoyable read for both children and adults.The book covers all the major events in English history, including the Roman invasion, the Norman Conquest, the Wars of the Roses, the Tudor dynasty, the English Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution. It also includes biographies of famous English figures such as William the Conqueror, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Oliver Cromwell.Overall, A Child’s History of England is an excellent introduction to English history for children. It is an informative and entertaining book that will inspire children to learn more about the fascinating history of England.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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