Readings in English Social History From Pre-Roman Days to AD 1837 [Paperback]

Originally published in 1923, this book aims 'to give a true picture of Britain and its inhabitants throughout the centuries'.Originally published in 1923, this book aims 'to give a true picture of Britain and its inhabitants throughout the centuries' from pre-Roman days to 1837 through a series of extracts from literature and histories relating to Britain. The texts included are from a variety of sources, including Bede, Beowulf, state papers and the diary of Samuel Pepys.Originally published in 1923, this book aims 'to give a true picture of Britain and its inhabitants throughout the centuries' from pre-Roman days to 1837 through a series of extracts from literature and histories relating to Britain. The texts included are from a variety of sources, including Bede, Beowulf, state papers and the diary of Samuel Pepys.Originally published in 1923, this book aims 'to give a true picture of Britain and its inhabitants throughout the centuries' from pre-Roman days to 1837 through a series of extracts from literature and histories relating to Britain. The texts included are from a variety of sources, including Bede, Beowulf, state papers and the diary of Samuel Pepys. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English history.Preface; Part I: 1. Britain before the Roman conquest; 2. Britain under Saxon rule; 3. The coming of the Northmen; 4. The welding of the race; 5. England under the Normans; 6. England under the Plantagenets; Part II: 7. England under the later Plantagenets; 8. The passing of feudalism; Part III: 9. England under the Tudors; Part IV: 10. England under the Stuarts; 11. The Commonwealth and Protectorate; 12. The Restoration; Part V: 13. The Revolution; 14. The House of Hanover.