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Our Island Story
A Child's History of England
Book • 1920
Our Island Story is a historical narrative written by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall, first published in 1905.
It covers the history of England from the Roman occupation to Queen Victoria's death, using a mix of traditional history and mythology to make British history accessible to younger readers.
The book has been influential and has inspired other works, such as the parody '1066 and All That'.
It covers the history of England from the Roman occupation to Queen Victoria's death, using a mix of traditional history and mythology to make British history accessible to younger readers.
The book has been influential and has inspired other works, such as the parody '1066 and All That'.
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as a treat full of the attitudes of an era long gone but ok to read provided you understand that it's romantic.

Peter Hitchens

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Singing Bob Dylan on a Steep Hill and Health & Safety Gone Mad
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's latest book, structured around walks in Britain with people shaped by the route's tales.

James Fisher

Corinne Fowler

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Corinne Fowler: Exploring the hidden history of the British countryside, one walk at a time
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as the author of 'A Child's History of England', which described Watt Tyler as a hard-working man.

Chris Scull

#127 Revolting Peasants (Part 1)
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as a children's history book that reflects the national myths of its time.


Dominic Sandbrook

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