England: A Concise History by F E Halliday
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.
'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 admiredThe book is packed with information' - Times Literary Supplement
'His wide range of study and conscientious application to detail are alike to be admiredThe book is packed with information' - Times Literary Supplement
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 best known for his books on William Shakespeare.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500271827 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500271828 |
| Title | England: A Concise History |
| Author | F E Halliday |
| Series | Illustrated National Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 1980-05-06 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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