| Author |
Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| LoC No. |
17029758
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| Title |
A Short History of England
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Sigal Alon, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto)
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| Summary |
"A Short History of England" by G. K. Chesterton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a unique perspective on English history, challenging traditional narratives often neglected by popular histories. Chesterton seeks to illuminate the experiences of the average citizen throughout England's past, particularly during the medieval period, arguing that important aspects of the populace’s legacy have been overlooked. The opening of the text presents Chesterton's motivations for writing a popular history as someone outside the academic elite and highlights the common man's role in shaping England's story. He critiques existing historical accounts for their elitist perspective and lack of acknowledgement regarding popular traditions and contributions. The introduction sets the stage for a narrative that aims to reconnect readers with the shared history of England through the voices and experiences of its people, inviting a fresh interpretation of historical events that may often seem distant or irrelevant. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20897 |
| Release Date |
Mar 25, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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