A Child's History of England


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A Child's History of England is Charles Dickens' engaging retelling of England's past, crafted specifically for younger readers. Spanning from 50 BC to 1689, this work presents a vivid narrative that brings historical events and figures to life, making them accessible and interesting for children.

Written with the intention of inspiring curiosity about history, Dickens weaves together tales of kings, queens, and pivotal moments that shaped the nation. His dedication to his own children reflects his hope that this book will serve as a stepping stone to deeper historical exploration.

With its blend of storytelling and education, A Child's History of England stands out as a unique resource that not only informs but also entertains, encouraging young listeners to appreciate the richness of their heritage.

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Ancient England and the Romans 25:59 Leído por Lizzie Driver
Ancient England Under the Early Saxons 13:20 Leído por Lizzie Driver
England Under the Good Saxon, Alfred 14:31 Leído por Joshua B. Christensen
England Under Athelstan and the Six Boy-Kings 31:49 Leído por Laura Koskinen
England Under Canute the Dane 5:19 Leído por Laura Koskinen
England Under Harold Harefoot, Hardicanute, and Edward the Confessor 20:22 Leído por Laura Koskinen
England Under Harold the Second, and Conquered by the Normans 11:35 Leído por Laura Koskinen
England Under William the First, the Norman Conqueror 16:34 Leído por Sarah Jennings
England Under William the Second, Called Rufus 15:43 Leído por Sarah Jennings
England Under Henry the First, Called Fine-Scholar 21:37 Leído por Sarah Jennings
England Under Matilda and Stephen 9:01 Leído por Justin Brett
England Under Henry the Second 45:08 Leído por Justin Brett
England Under Richard the First, Called the Lion-Heart 21:13 Leído por Justin Brett
England Under King John, Called Lackland 29:44 Leído por Justin Brett
England Under Henry the Third, Called, Of Winchester 39:38 Leído por Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014)
England Under Edward the First, Called Longshanks 40:40 Leído por Robin Cotter
England Under Edward the Second 23:19 Leído por Robin Cotter
England Under Edward the Third 31:45 Leído por Robin Cotter
England Under Richard the Second 27:11 Leído por Cori Samuel
England Under Henry the Fourth, Called Bolingbroke 14:55 Leído por Cori Samuel
England Under Henry the Fifth 25:12 Leído por John Lieder
England Under Henry the Sixth 47:46 Leído por John Lieder
England Under Edward the Fourth 20:00 Leído por John Lieder
England Under Edward the Fifth 11:48 Leído por Robin Cotter
England Under Richard the Third 11:58 Leído por Robin Cotter
England Under Henry the Seventh 26:28 Leído por Nicholas James Bridgewater
England Under Henry the Eighth, Called Bluff King Hal and Burly King Harry 26:30 Leído por Sibella Denton
England Under Henry the Eighth 23:28 Leído por Sibella Denton
England Under Edward the Sixth 18:10 Leído por Sibella Denton
England Under Mary 30:41 Leído por Sibella Denton
England Under Elizabeth 55:43 Leído por Sibella Denton
England Under James the First 43:47 Leído por Philippa Willitts
England Under Charles the First 55:07 Leído por Gwyneth
England Under Oliver Cromwell 40:35 Leído por Robin Cotter
England Under Charles the Second, Called the Merry Monarch 52:05 Leído por Robin Cotter
England Under James the Second 25:14 Leído por Gwyneth
Epilogue 6:31 Leído por Rose

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(4.5 estrellas)

Charles Dickens calls the Muslims of Iberia "Turks" despite them being nothing of the kind, the Turks didn't even have any influence in the Western Mediterranean until the 16th century. It is very pleasant to hear an historian condemn immorality for once, few modern historians would condemn oathbreaking the same way he does in this book. It believed that Richard the Third probably didn't murder his wife. It is sad that self proclaimed "Christians" murdered and persecuted each other for so long. Without the religious conflicts which plagued European Christianity freedom of conscious may never have gained the popularity it did in Western society, the Reformation allowed for free though to arise from the Middle Ages.


(5 estrellas)

Very insightful view to the barbaric times that have proceeded our current madness. nothing has really changed I dare say, except for the executions etc, the corruption will remain as long as time lasts...

A Child’s History of England


(3 estrellas)

The readers were sometimes sub par and mispronounced Town names even though some of them pretended to have English accents.

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(2 estrellas)

I wonder if Charles Dickens hated the Royal Monarchy because this books paints a picture of them as barbaric and cold hearted. He described that the fight to maintain the throne was paramount and no cost of life was too great. If this is indeed a true account then I would be mortified to have royal blood. They were awful.