""The Childhood of the English Nation or The Beginnings of English History"" by Ella S. Armitage is a historical account of the early years of England, covering the period from the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century to the Norman Conquest in 1066. The book explores the origins of the English people, their customs, beliefs, and way of life, as well as the political and social developments that shaped the nation.Armitage delves into the myths and legends surrounding the early Anglo-Saxon period, including the ...
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""The Childhood of the English Nation or The Beginnings of English History"" by Ella S. Armitage is a historical account of the early years of England, covering the period from the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century to the Norman Conquest in 1066. The book explores the origins of the English people, their customs, beliefs, and way of life, as well as the political and social developments that shaped the nation.Armitage delves into the myths and legends surrounding the early Anglo-Saxon period, including the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. She also examines the impact of Christianity on the English people, from the arrival of St. Augustine in 597 to the establishment of the monastic system and the spread of Christianity throughout the country.The book also covers the rise of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, including the kingdoms of Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria, and the conflicts and alliances that emerged between them. Armitage discusses the key figures of the period, including King Alfred the Great, who successfully defended Wessex against Viking invasions, and William the Conqueror, who brought an end to the Anglo-Saxon era with the Norman Conquest.Overall, ""The Childhood of the English Nation or The Beginnings of English History"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the early years of England, shedding light on the origins of the country and the factors that shaped its development into the nation it is today.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.
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