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Title: Stories from English History
Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "Stories from English History" by Hilda T. Skae is a collection of historical tales written in the early 20th century. This work aims to bring history to life for younger readers, allowing them to engage with real events and people from England's past. The book covers a variety of significant figures and moments throughout English history, beginning with the ancient Briton Caradoc and his battles against the Romans. The opening of this historical account introduces readers to the tumultuous times when ancient Britain was inhabited by fierce Britons resisting Roman conquest. Caradoc, the noble chieftain, emerges as a key figure in this struggle for freedom, refusing to submit to Roman rule despite facing overwhelming odds. The narrative sets the stage for his guerrilla tactics against the Romans, showcasing the bravery of the Britons as they fight to protect their homeland. Additionally, themes of loyalty and betrayal are foreshadowed as Caradoc's resilience against invaders leads to significant consequences for himself and his family, highlighting the complexities of leadership during wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Skae, Hilda T.
EBook No.: 24725
Published: Mar 1, 2008
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Stories from English History
Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "Stories from English History" by Hilda T. Skae is a collection of historical tales written in the early 20th century. This work aims to bring history to life for younger readers, allowing them to engage with real events and people from England's past. The book covers a variety of significant figures and moments throughout English history, beginning with the ancient Briton Caradoc and his battles against the Romans. The opening of this historical account introduces readers to the tumultuous times when ancient Britain was inhabited by fierce Britons resisting Roman conquest. Caradoc, the noble chieftain, emerges as a key figure in this struggle for freedom, refusing to submit to Roman rule despite facing overwhelming odds. The narrative sets the stage for his guerrilla tactics against the Romans, showcasing the bravery of the Britons as they fight to protect their homeland. Additionally, themes of loyalty and betrayal are foreshadowed as Caradoc's resilience against invaders leads to significant consequences for himself and his family, highlighting the complexities of leadership during wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Skae, Hilda T.
EBook No.: 24725
Published: Mar 1, 2008
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.