A Concise History of England from Stonehenge to the Microchip (Illustrated National Histories)
Halliday, F. E.
ISBN 10: 0500271828 ISBN 13: 9780500271827
Published by W W Norton & Co Inc, 1980
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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.
About the Author: 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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Title: A Concise History of England from Stonehenge...
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Publication Date: 1980
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good