A grand History of England
Pasquale De Marco
Publisher: Publishdrive
Summary
From the earliest settlements to the present day, England has undergone a remarkable journey. This book tells that story, exploring the roots of England in the Iron Age and the Celtic tribes that inhabited the land, following the Anglo-Saxons as they migrate to Britain and establish their own kingdoms, and examining the rise of Wessex and the reign of Alfred the Great. The book then delves into the making of the English nation, discussing the Norman Conquest, the Magna Carta, the Hundred Years' War, and the Wars of the Roses, events that shaped the political and social landscape of England and laid the foundation for the nation that would emerge. The Age of Exploration is also explored, with a focus on the voyages of Christopher Columbus, the Spanish Armada, and the East India Company, voyages that opened up new worlds to England and helped to establish its empire. The book also covers the Glorious Revolution and its aftermath, discussing the English Civil War, the Restoration of the Monarchy, the Bill of Rights, and the Act of Settlement, events that had a profound impact on the development of English democracy and the relationship between the monarchy and Parliament. The Age of Reason and its impact on England is also examined, with a focus on the Enlightenment, the Scientific Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the French Revolution, events that transformed English society and culture and helped to shape the modern world. Finally, the book explores the Victorian Era, discussing the reign of Queen Victoria, the Great Exhibition, the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, and the Second Opium War, events that shaped the British Empire and its role in the world. If you like this book, write a review!
Available since: 06/02/2025.
Print length: 157 pages.
