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A Child's History of England
by Dickens, Charles
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Creators: Charles Dickens (1812-1870) and F. H. Townsend (1868-1920) [Illustrator] "A Child's History of England" by Charles Dickens is a history book written between 1851 and 1853. Spanning from 50 BC to 1689, with a summary reaching 1837, Dickens crafted this work specifically for his own children. He hoped to shape their understanding of English history while guarding against conservative interpretations. The book covers major periods from ancient times through the Glorious Revolution, presenting England's story in accessible form for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1135