First published in 1791, The History of England is a refreshingly witty, classic account of England's royal reigns from Henry IV through to Charles I. Written by Jane Austen aged 15, this is a topic she studied when she was a child.
In this mischievous satire on school history books, Austen's delightful juvinilia highlights her dry wit and advanced talent for writing. The History of England gives a humorous account of the country's well-known kings and queens, and is complete with Austen's original spelling quirks.
Describing herself as a 'partial, prejudiced and ignorant historian', Austen uses a light-hearted tone to parody the dry history books popularly seen in schools. This lively book mocks historians with outrageous characters and deliciously naughty intelligence.
This satirical volume's contents includes:
- - Henry the 4th
- - Henry the 5th
- - Henry the 6th
- - Edward the 4th
- - Edward the 5th
- - Richard the 3rd
- - Henry the 7th
- - Henry the 8th
- - Edward the 6th
- - Mary
- - Elizabeth
- - James the 1st
- - Charles the 1st
Proudly republished by Read & Co. Books, this classic treasure is a must-read for collectors of Austen's work and fans of English history.
First published in 1791, The History of England is a refreshingly witty, classic account of England's royal reigns from Henry IV through to Charles I. Written by Jane Austen aged 15, this is a topic she studied when she was a child.
In this mischievous satire on school history books, Austen's delightful juvinilia highlights her dry wit and advanced talent for writing. The History of England gives a humorous account of the country's well-known kings and queens, and is complete with Austen's original spelling quirks.
Describing herself as a 'partial, prejudiced and ignorant historian', Austen uses a light-hearted tone to parody the dry history books popularly seen in schools. This lively book mocks historians with outrageous characters and deliciously naughty intelligence.
This satirical volume's contents includes:
- - Henry the 4th
- - Henry the 5th
- - Henry the 6th
- - Edward the 4th
- - Edward the 5th
- - Richard the 3rd
- - Henry the 7th
- - Henry the 8th
- - Edward the 6th
- - Mary
- - Elizabeth
- - James the 1st
- - Charles the 1st
Proudly republished by Read & Co. Books, this classic treasure is a must-read for collectors of Austen's work and fans of English history.
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24Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781528706230 |
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Publisher: | Read & Co. Classics |
Publication date: | 08/13/2018 |
Pages: | 24 |
Sales rank: | 559,336 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.06(d) |
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