History of the English People, Volume I : Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Green, John Richard, 1837-1883

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"History of the English People, Volume I" by John Richard Green is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the early period of English history, focusing on events from the English conquest of Britain in the 5th century through the establishment of early kingdoms and notable rulers. It paints a vivid picture of the societal structures, warfare, and cultural developments that laid the groundwork for modern England. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the English conquest of Britain, detailing the scant historical records available from the period around 449-577 AD. It discusses the Germanic tribes-the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes-who invaded Britain, their motivations, and how they established their presence. The author highlights the challenges faced by the early settlers as they interacted with the native British population, offering insights into the social and political organization of these early communities. Green emphasizes the latter formation of alliances, conflicts, and the gradual consolidation of power among the emerging English kingdoms, setting a foundation for the broader narrative of England's evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Paul Murray and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Short_History_of_the_English_People

Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-11-09