"The History of England from The First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession…" by John Lingard and Hilaire Belloc is a deep exploration of England's past, from Roman times to King George V; it goes into the turning points and important people who molded the country and gives a detailed look at England's society and politics. The beginning of the book puts a spotlight on the intense time of the English Civil War, especially the reign of Charles I, explaining important moments like the Battle of Edge Hill and the unsuccessful peace talks that pushed both sides into more fighting. Lingard describes the contrasting armies of the royalists and parliamentarians and brings to light the complicated desires of those for and against the king, setting the scene for a suspenseful story of civil conflict full of loyalty, betrayal, and the fierce battles for control that defined this important era in English history.
The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of King George the Fifth. Volume 08 of 11.
By John Lingard
Witness the clash of kings and parliament as a nation tears itself apart in a desperate fight for power and freedom.
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About the AuthorJohn Lingard was an English Catholic priest and historian, the author of The History of England, From the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of Henry VIII, an eight-volume work published in 1819. Lingard was a teacher at the English College at Douai, and at the seminary at Crook Hall, and later St. Cuthbert's College. In 1811 he retired to Hornby in Lancashire to continue work on his writing.
John Lingard was an English Catholic priest and historian, the author of The History of England, From the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of Henry VIII, an eight-volume work published in 1819. Lingard was a teacher at the English College at Douai, and at the seminary at Crook Hall, and later St. Cuthbert's College. In 1811 he retired to Hornby in Lancashire to continue work on his writing.
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