A History of England, Period I. Mediæval Monarchy

"A History of England, Period I. Mediæval Monarchy" by J. Franck Bright is a journey through England's past, starting when the Romans left in 449 AD and ending with Richard III in 1485. It tells the tale of England's kings and queens, its laws, and its people, all rolled into one. The book kicks off by explaining what it's all about and how it's put together. The author wanted to write something for schools and students, fixing problems he saw in other history books. He thought about focusing on society and the rules of the land but chose to tell the whole story of how England grew as a country. The beginning sets the scene for looking closely at how England was run and how people lived back then.