A Childs History of England Dickens Charles
A Childs History of England Dickens Charles Why was Thomas a Becket murdered in Canterbury Cathedral? Was King Canute really trying to stop the tide? Who was Hereward the Wake? Full of gallant heroes…
Specifikacia A Childs History of England Dickens Charles
A Childs History of England Dickens Charles
Why was Thomas a Becket murdered in Canterbury Cathedral? Was King Canute really trying to stop the tide? Who was Hereward the Wake?
Full of gallant heroes and brutal villains, high adventure and terrible tragedy, it will appeal to anyone (including adults ) who enjoys a good story. Interesting and informative, "A Child's History of England" takes readers on a fascinating journey, from Ancient England and the Romans to the reign of Queen Victoria. As David Starkey wrote, "In 'A Child's History' we see Dickens near the height of his powers: combining a mastery of plain language, sharp if sometimes heavy irony, and the keenest eye for evocative detail. . . .
Dickens had no interest in serving up the bland fare that others may have felt more suitable for a child's palate--and less threatening to the status quo. His is sectarian history: radical, opinionated, and, to most readers, all the
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