A Biographical History Of England V1: From Egbert The Great To The Revolution (1824)

A Biographical History Of England V1: From Egbert The Great To The Revolution (1824) by James Granger is a comprehensive account of the history of England, from the reign of Egbert the Great to the Revolution. The book is divided into sections, each covering a different period of English history, and provides detailed biographical information about the key figures of each era.The book begins with an introduction to Egbert the Great, the first king of all England, and covers the Anglo-Saxon period, including the reigns of Alfred the Great and Edward the Confessor. It then moves on to the Norman Conquest and the reigns of William the Conqueror and his successors, including Henry II and Richard the Lionheart.The Tudor period is covered in detail, including the reigns of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Mary Queen of Scots. The book also covers the Stuart period, including the reigns of James I, Charles I, and the English Civil War. The book concludes with the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and the reign of William III.Throughout the book, Granger provides detailed biographical information about the key figures of each era, including kings, queens, politicians, and military leaders. He also provides insights into the social and cultural context of each period, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England.Consisting Of Characters Disposed In Different Classes, And Adapted To A Methodical Catalogue Of Engraved British Heads: Intended As An Essay Towards Reducing Our Biography To System, And A Help To The Knowledge Of Portraits: Interspersed With A Variety Of Anecdotes And Memoirs Of A Great Number Of Persons, Not To Be Found In Any Other Biographical Work; With A Preface.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.