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In "The History of England for Children," Charles Dickens presents a vivid and engaging account of British history tailored specifically for a younger audience. Written in a lively, accessible style, the book combines narrative flair with instructive content, making complex subjects like monarchs and revolutions digestible for children. Dickens adopts a conversational tone throughout, utilizing humor and anecdotes to captivate his readers while also imbuing the text with educational significance. This work reflects the Victorian era's burgeoning emphasis on children's literature and education, showcasing Dickens's commitment to making history both entertaining and enlightening. Charles Dickens, a leading figure of Victorian literature, was deeply influenced by his own difficult childhood and the transformative power of storytelling. His experiences with poverty and social inequity prompted a lifelong advocacy for social reform and education, leading him to create this book. Dickens's belief in the importance of history as a vital component of identity and civic understanding was further solidified through his desire to prepare the younger generation to engage thoughtfully with the past. This charming and informative volume is highly recommended for parents and educators seeking to instill a love of history in children. Dickens's passion for storytelling, combined with his sharp observations, makes "The History of England for Children" an essential resource for young readers embarking on their journey through the annals of British history.
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GenreHistory
Length32 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I. Ancient England and the Romans
42Chapter XXXII. England under James the First
2Chapter II. Ancient England under the Early Saxons
43First Part
3Chapter III. England under the Good Saxon, Alfred
44Second Part
4Chapter IV. England under Athelstan and the Six Boy-kings
45Chapter XXXIII. England under Charles the First
5Chapter V. England under Canute the Dane
46First Part
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6Chapter VI. England Under Harold Harefoot, Hardicanute, And Edward the Confessor
47Second Part
7Chapter VII. England under Harold the Second, and Conquered by the Normans
48Third Part
8Chapter VIII. England under William the First, the Norman Conqueror
49Fourth Part
9Chapter IX. England under William the Second, Called Rufus
50Chapter XXXIV. England under Oliver Cromwell
10Chapter X. England under Henry the First, Called Fine-scholar
51First Part
11Chapter XI. England under Matilda and Stephen
52Second Part
12Chapter XII. England under Henry the Second
53Chapter XXXV. England under Charles the Second, Called the Merry Monarch
13Part the First
54First Part
14Part the Second
55Second Part
15Chapter XIII. England under Richard the First, Called the Lion-heart
56Chapter XXXVI. England under James the Second
16Chapter XIV. England under King John, Called Lackland
57Chapter XXXVII. Conclusion
17Chapter XV. England under Henry the Third, Called, of Winchester
58Preface
18Chapter XVI. England under Edward the First, Called Longshanks
59Chapter I. The Place of Dickens among Educators
19Chapter XVII. England under Edward the Second
60Chapter II. Infant Gardens
20Chapter XVIII. England under Edward the Third
61Chapter III. The Overthrow of Coercion
21Chapter XIX. England under Richard the Second
62Chapter IV. The Doctrine of Child Depravity
22Chapter XX. England under Henry the Fourth, Called Bolingbroke
63Chapter V. Cramming
23Chapter XXI. England under Henry the Fifth
64Chapter VI. Free Childhood
24First Part
65Chapter VII. Individuality
25Second Part
66Chapter VIII. The Culture of the Imagination
26Chapter XXII. England under Henry the Sixth
67Chapter IX. Sympathy with Childhood
27Part the First
68Chapter X. Child Study and Child Nature
28Part the Second: The Story of Joan of Arc
69Chapter XI. Bad Training
29Part the Third
70Chapter XII. Good Training
30Chapter XXIII. England under Edward the Fourth
71Chapter XIII. Community
31Chapter XXIV. England under Edward the Fifth
72Chapter XIV. Nutrition as a Factor in Education
32Chapter XXV. England under Richard the Third
73Chapter XV. Minor Schools
33Chapter XXVI. England under Henry the Seventh
74Chapter XVI. Miscellaneous Educational Principles
34Chapter XXVII. England Under Henry the Eighth, Called Bluff King Hal and Burly King Harry—Part the First
75Chapter XVII. The Training of Poor, Neglected, and Defective Children
35Chapter XXVIII. England under Henry the Eighth—Part the Second
76Chapter I.
36Chapter XXIX. England under Edward the Sixth
77Chapter II.
37Chapter XXX. England under Mary
78Chapter III.
38Chapter XXXI. England under Elizabeth
79Chapter IV.
39First Part
80Chapter V.
40Second Part
81Chapter VI.
41Third Part
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