This edition had all images removed.

LoC No.: 03015595

Title: Hyde Park from Domesday-book to Date

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

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Hyde Park from Domesday-book to Date" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich and intricate history of Hyde Park, tracing its evolution from the time of the Domesday Book to contemporary times. It covers significant historical events, changes in ownership, and notable figures who have frequented the park, making it not just a geographical space but a reflection of social and political shifts through the ages. The opening portion of the work introduces the historical significance of Hyde Park, mentioning its origins as part of a forest surrounding London and its transformation through various epochs, including the Saxon era and the reign of prominent monarchs like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Ashton provides a detailed context regarding the Manor of Eia and the surrounding areas, illustrating how Hyde Park was utilized for hunting and leisure by royalty and notable citizens. The narrative captures various legislative and social developments, hinting at notable historical milestones and the park's role in enabling recreational activities, which shapes an understanding of its enduring importance in London’s cultural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ashton, John, 1834-1911

EBook No.: 51438

Published: Mar 13, 2016

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Hyde Park (London, England)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 03015595

Title: Hyde Park from Domesday-book to Date

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

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Hyde Park from Domesday-book to Date" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich and intricate history of Hyde Park, tracing its evolution from the time of the Domesday Book to contemporary times. It covers significant historical events, changes in ownership, and notable figures who have frequented the park, making it not just a geographical space but a reflection of social and political shifts through the ages. The opening portion of the work introduces the historical significance of Hyde Park, mentioning its origins as part of a forest surrounding London and its transformation through various epochs, including the Saxon era and the reign of prominent monarchs like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Ashton provides a detailed context regarding the Manor of Eia and the surrounding areas, illustrating how Hyde Park was utilized for hunting and leisure by royalty and notable citizens. The narrative captures various legislative and social developments, hinting at notable historical milestones and the park's role in enabling recreational activities, which shapes an understanding of its enduring importance in London’s cultural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ashton, John, 1834-1911

EBook No.: 51438

Published: Mar 13, 2016

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Hyde Park (London, England)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.