The Amazing History of England - Children's Book with Original Illustrations (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. From the Ancient Times until the Accession of Queen VictoriaBy Charles Dickens
Length33h 47m
About this audiobook
The Amazing History of England - Children's Book with Original Illustrations presents English history as a vigorous moral narrative for young readers, moving from ancient Britain and Roman occupation through monarchs, wars, parliaments, and social change. Dickens's prose is direct, dramatic, and often sharply opinionated: he distrusts tyranny, mocks empty pageantry, and turns historical episodes into memorable scenes of cruelty, courage, folly, and reform. In the tradition of nineteenth-century educational literature, the book combines instruction with storytelling, using illustrations to make the national past vivid and accessible. Charles Dickens, one of Victorian England's defining novelists, was deeply shaped by childhood hardship, social injustice, and an enduring concern for education. His fiction repeatedly exposes the sufferings of children, the poor, and the politically powerless, and those same sympathies inform his historical writing. Rather than offering a detached chronicle, Dickens interprets England's past through a humane and reformist imagination, emphasizing how rulers and institutions affect ordinary lives. This edition is recommended for readers seeking an engaging introduction to English history and to Dickens's public-minded prose. Children will find its episodes lively and concrete, while adults will appreciate its moral urgency and unmistakably Dickensian voice.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length33 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 27, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6The Amazing History of England - Children’s Book with Original Illustrations
7A CHILD’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND
8ANCIENT ENGLAND AND THE ROMANS
9ANCIENT ENGLAND UNDER THE EARLY SAXONS
10ENGLAND UNDER THE GOOD SAXON, ALFRED
11ENGLAND UNDER ATHELSTAN AND THE SIX BOY-KINGS
12ENGLAND UNDER CANUTE THE DANE
13ENGLAND UNDER HAROLD HAREFOOT, HARDICANUTE, AND EDWARD THE CONFESSOR
14ENGLAND UNDER HAROLD THE SECOND, AND CONQUERED BY THE NORMANS
15ENGLAND UNDER WILLIAM THE FIRST, THE NORMAN CONQUEROR
16ENGLAND UNDER WILLIAM THE SECOND, CALLED RUFUS
17ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE FIRST, CALLED FINE-SCHOLAR
18ENGLAND UNDER MATILDA AND STEPHEN
19ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SECOND
20PART THE FIRST
21PART THE SECOND
22ENGLAND UNDER RICHARD THE FIRST, CALLED THE LION-HEART
23ENGLAND UNDER KING JOHN, CALLED LACKLAND
24ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE THIRD, CALLED, OF WINCHESTER
25ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE FIRST, CALLED LONGSHANKS
26ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE SECOND
27ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE THIRD
28ENGLAND UNDER RICHARD THE SECOND
29ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE FOURTH, CALLED BOLINGBROKE
30ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE FIFTH
31FIRST PART
32SECOND PART
33ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SIXTH
34PART THE FIRST
35PART THE SECOND: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC
36PART THE THIRD
37ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE FOURTH
38ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE FIFTH
39ENGLAND UNDER RICHARD THE THIRD
40ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE SEVENTH
41ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE EIGHTH, CALLED BLUFF KING HAL AND BURLY KING HARRY—PART THE FIRST
42ENGLAND UNDER HENRY THE EIGHTH—PART THE SECOND
43ENGLAND UNDER EDWARD THE SIXTH
44ENGLAND UNDER MARY
45ENGLAND UNDER ELIZABETH
46FIRST PART
47SECOND PART
48THIRD PART
49ENGLAND UNDER JAMES THE FIRST
50FIRST PART
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