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England: A Concise History: From Stonehenge to the Atomic Age (Illustrated National Histories)
F. E. Halliday
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Description for England: A Concise History: From Stonehenge to the Atomic Age (Illustrated National Histories)
Paperback. This brief, overall look at English history links the historical periods through the dominant theme of the conflict between order and liberty. Series: Illustrated National Histories. Num Pages: 240 pages, 230 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 182 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
This concise history of England emphasizes the constructive features of English history and clearly identifies a central theme; the successful reconciliation of order and liberty in English life and society.
From Stonehenge and the Norman Conquest, Magna Carta and the Wars of the Roses right through to Nelson, Trafalgar and Churchill - here are the key events, places and personalities of English history, brought together in an illustrated volume which provides an excellent introduction to the subject.
This concise history of England emphasizes the constructive features of English history and clearly identifies a central theme; the successful reconciliation of order and liberty in English life and society.
From Stonehenge and the Norman Conquest, Magna Carta and the Wars of the Roses right through to Nelson, Trafalgar and Churchill - here are the key events, places and personalities of English history, brought together in an illustrated volume which provides an excellent introduction to the subject.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Illustrated National Histories
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500271827
SKU
KMK0006255
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99-2
About F. E. Halliday
Frank Ernest Halliday was an academic who wrote on a wide range of subjects. Halliday was educated at King's College, Cambridge, where he earned his M.A. in 1928. He taught English and history at Cheltenham College, and served as head of the English Department there, from 1929 to 1948. He wrote or edited more than 20 books and was ... Read more
Reviews for England: A Concise History: From Stonehenge to the Atomic Age (Illustrated National Histories)
'For all those who want to refer to the events in English history in a broad context and to learn the chronology of our island story, here is an excellent, easy-to-read and inexpensive volume' - This England 'His wide range of study and conscientious application to detail are alike to be admired. The book is packed with information' - Times ... Read more