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Title: Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II

Note: Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an engaging introduction for young readers who have moved beyond basic histories of England, providing vivid illustrations of pivotal characters and events from the times of Rollo, the Viking leader, to Edward II, the English king. The book emphasizes key moments and figures that shaped English history, intending to deepen understanding through rich narrative rather than mere chronological facts. The opening of the book establishes the author’s intention to present history as a series of vivid cameos—distinctive portraits of influential figures such as Rolf Ganger and William Longsword, among others. These early chapters delve into the Viking incursions into France and the establishment of Normandy, exploring how these events set the stage for the later conquests of England. The narrative captures the personalities of these historical figures, focusing on how their actions and decisions contributed to the larger historical tapestry, all while aiming to evoke the imagination and curiosity of its youthful audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901

EBook No.: 9474

Published: Dec 1, 2005

Downloads: 125

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Anecdotes

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II

Note: Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Text files produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Jayam Subramanian and PG
Distributed Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an engaging introduction for young readers who have moved beyond basic histories of England, providing vivid illustrations of pivotal characters and events from the times of Rollo, the Viking leader, to Edward II, the English king. The book emphasizes key moments and figures that shaped English history, intending to deepen understanding through rich narrative rather than mere chronological facts. The opening of the book establishes the author’s intention to present history as a series of vivid cameos—distinctive portraits of influential figures such as Rolf Ganger and William Longsword, among others. These early chapters delve into the Viking incursions into France and the establishment of Normandy, exploring how these events set the stage for the later conquests of England. The narrative captures the personalities of these historical figures, focusing on how their actions and decisions contributed to the larger historical tapestry, all while aiming to evoke the imagination and curiosity of its youthful audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901

EBook No.: 9474

Published: Dec 1, 2005

Downloads: 125

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Anecdotes

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.