Short History of England

A unique and accessible history of England from one of the country's preeminent thinkersPublished in 1917, A Short History of England is a "e;popular book of history"e; told through the layman's eyes. G. K. Chesterton takes the reader on brisk, casual strolls through the annals of Anglo-Saxon history by discussing key topics and periods, including "e;The Defeat of the Barbarians,"e; "e;The Problem of the Plantagenets,"e; and "e;Nationality and the French Wars,"e; in clear and insightful prose. A fascinating collection of short pieces that bring the past to stimulating life, A Short History of England is a testament to the unique qualities that, according to George Bernard Shaw, made Chesterton "e;at once the most concise and the fullest historian this distressful country has yet found."e; This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.