Readings in English Social History
From Pre-Roman Days to AD 1837

Originally published in 1923, this book aims 'to give a true picture of Britain and its inhabitants throughout the centuries'.

R. B. Morgan (Edited by)

9781107655560, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 February 2014

684 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.8 cm, 0.99 kg

Originally published in 1923, this book aims 'to give a true picture of Britain and its inhabitants throughout the centuries' from pre-Roman days to 1837 through a series of extracts from literature and histories relating to Britain. The texts included are from a variety of sources, including Bede, Beowulf, state papers and the diary of Samuel Pepys. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English history.

Preface
Part I: 1. Britain before the Roman conquest
2. Britain under Saxon rule
3. The coming of the Northmen
4. The welding of the race
5. England under the Normans
6. England under the Plantagenets
Part II: 7. England under the later Plantagenets
8. The passing of feudalism
Part III: 9. England under the Tudors
Part IV: 10. England under the Stuarts
11. The Commonwealth and Protectorate
12. The Restoration
Part V: 13. The Revolution
14. The House of Hanover.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]