A Child's History of England
Published on 19. March 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
228 pages
978-1-108-07677-7 (ISBN)
Description
This three-volume history of England from before the Roman conquest through to the Glorious Revolution of 1688 was originally serialised in Charles Dickens' magazine Household Words between 1851 and 1853. The text was published in book form in the same period, although each volume was post-dated to the following year. Dickens dedicated the work to his own children, intending it to be a stepping stone to more substantial histories. The volumes were popular with readers for decades, and were used in British schools well into the twentieth century. Dickens employs his signature style to bring events and personalities to life, making use of vivid similes, unabashedly partisan language and direct speech, as well as the occasional moral lesson. Volume 1 covers the period from the campaigns of Julius Caesar up to the close of the reign of the 'miserable brute' King John.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1 Plates, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
328 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-07677-7 (9781108076777)
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Charles Dickens
A Child's History of England 3 Volume Set
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03/2015
Cambridge University Press
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Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a prominent English novelist and social critic, celebrated for his vivid storytelling and keen observations of Victorian society. Born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, Dickens experienced a difficult childhood marked by financial instability and a stint in a workhouse. These early experiences deeply influenced his writing and social consciousness. Dickens's novels are renowned for their memorable characters, intricate plots, and sharp social commentary. His works often critique the social and economic injustices of his time, including the harsh conditions faced by the poor and the inadequacies of the legal and educational systems. Dickens's writing is characterized by its rich, descriptive prose and its ability to blend humor with serious social issues. In addition to his novels, Dickens was an active public figure, engaging in various social causes and reform efforts. He was a passionate advocate for children's rights, labor reforms, and improvements to the criminal justice system. Charles Dickens passed away on June 9, 1870, but his legacy endures through his substantial contributions to literature and social reform. His works continue to be widely read and adapted, reflecting his lasting impact on both literary and social spheres.
Content
1. Ancient England and the Romans; 2. Ancient England under the early Saxons; 3. England under the good Saxon, Alfred, and Edward the Elder; 4. England under Athelstan and the six boy-kings; 5. England under Canute the Dane; 6. England under Harold Harefoot, Hardicanute, and Edward the Confessor; 7. England under Harold the Second, and conquered by the Normans; 8. England under William the First, the Norman conqueror; 9. England under William the Second, called Rufus; 10. England under Henry the First, called Fine-Scholar; 11. England under Matilda and Stephen; 12. England under Henry the Second; 13. England under Richard the First, called the Lion-Heart; 14. England under John, called Lackland.