A history of England

"A History of England" by Charles Oman is a detailed exploration of England's past, starting from the ancient Celtic and Roman eras through the Anglo-Saxon age. Written in the late 1800s, the historical work aims to present a clear story of the key moments and changes that shaped the country. The narrative begins with a picture of early Britain as a land of forests and swamps inhabited by ancient peoples, then moves to the arrival of the Celts, their ways of life, and their clashes with Julius Caesar's Roman army, setting the scene for the mix of cultures, the impact of invasions, and the cultural shifts that would gradually form England's identity.