The History of England for Children
By Charles Dickens
Length32h 3m
About this audiobook
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 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2A CHILD’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND
3Chapter I. Ancient England and the Romans
4Chapter II. Ancient England under the Early Saxons
5Chapter III. England under the Good Saxon, Alfred
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6Chapter IV. England under Athelstan and the Six Boy-kings
7Chapter V. England under Canute the Dane
8Chapter VI. England Under Harold Harefoot, Hardicanute, And Edward the Confessor
9Chapter VII. England under Harold the Second, and Conquered by the Normans
10Chapter VIII. England under William the First, the Norman Conqueror
11Chapter IX. England under William the Second, Called Rufus
12Chapter X. England under Henry the First, Called Fine-scholar
13Chapter XI. England under Matilda and Stephen
14Chapter XII. England under Henry the Second
15Part the First
16Part the Second
17Chapter XIII. England under Richard the First, Called the Lion-heart
18Chapter XIV. England under King John, Called Lackland
19Chapter XV. England under Henry the Third, Called, of Winchester
20Chapter XVI. England under Edward the First, Called Longshanks
21Chapter XVII. England under Edward the Second
22Chapter XVIII. England under Edward the Third
23Chapter XIX. England under Richard the Second
24Chapter XX. England under Henry the Fourth, Called Bolingbroke
25Chapter XXI. England under Henry the Fifth
26First Part
27Second Part
28Chapter XXII. England under Henry the Sixth
29Part the First
30Part the Second: The Story of Joan of Arc
31Part the Third
32Chapter XXIII. England under Edward the Fourth
33Chapter XXIV. England under Edward the Fifth
34Chapter XXV. England under Richard the Third
35Chapter XXVI. England under Henry the Seventh
36Chapter XXVII. England Under Henry the Eighth, Called Bluff King Hal and Burly King Harry—Part the First
37Chapter XXVIII. England under Henry the Eighth—Part the Second
38Chapter XXIX. England under Edward the Sixth
39Chapter XXX. England under Mary
40Chapter XXXI. England under Elizabeth
41First Part
42Second Part
43Third Part
44Chapter XXXII. England under James the First
45First Part
46Second Part
47Chapter XXXIII. England under Charles the First
48First Part
49Second Part
50Third Part
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