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Title: A Humorous History of England
Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "A Humorous History of England" by Charles Harrison is a light-hearted historical account written in the early 20th century. The book cleverly narrates the essentials of England's history through amusing rhymes and illustrations, making it an engaging read for both adults and children. Its likely topic centers on the evolution of England’s culture and key historical events, presented in a humorous and accessible manner. The narrative covers a vast span of British history, starting from prehistoric times, moving through notable eras such as the Roman conquest, the Norman invasion, the various dynastic struggles, and leading into the Georgian and Victorian periods. Each era is characterized by comedic verses that highlight significant figures and events, such as Boadicea's resistance against Rome, King Henry VIII’s matrimonial escapades, and the tumultuous times of the English Civil War. The author infuses wit and satire into the historical narrative, aiming to educate while entertaining readers with a delightful blend of facts and humor. In doing so, the book presents a unique and refreshing take on the history of England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harrison, Charles, -1943
EBook No.: 26388
Published: Aug 22, 2008
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain
Subject: English wit and humor
Subject: Humorous poetry
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Humor
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Humorous History of England
Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, David Wilson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Humorous History of England" by Charles Harrison is a light-hearted historical account written in the early 20th century. The book cleverly narrates the essentials of England's history through amusing rhymes and illustrations, making it an engaging read for both adults and children. Its likely topic centers on the evolution of England’s culture and key historical events, presented in a humorous and accessible manner. The narrative covers a vast span of British history, starting from prehistoric times, moving through notable eras such as the Roman conquest, the Norman invasion, the various dynastic struggles, and leading into the Georgian and Victorian periods. Each era is characterized by comedic verses that highlight significant figures and events, such as Boadicea's resistance against Rome, King Henry VIII’s matrimonial escapades, and the tumultuous times of the English Civil War. The author infuses wit and satire into the historical narrative, aiming to educate while entertaining readers with a delightful blend of facts and humor. In doing so, the book presents a unique and refreshing take on the history of England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harrison, Charles, -1943
EBook No.: 26388
Published: Aug 22, 2008
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain
Subject: English wit and humor
Subject: Humorous poetry
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Humor
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.