Over the years ive read and bought stacks of books about england. The history of england from the accession of james ii macaulay complete 5 volumes bound into threevolume set by macaulay, thomas babington and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. History it may be a small country on the edge of europe, but england was never on the sidelines of history. The social history of any period must be comprehensive as well as sensitive. An undisputed classic, england under the stuarts is an account of england in the years between 1603 and 1714, charting england s progress from a great nation to a great empire. Trevelyan s masterful narrative explores the major events of this period, which witnessed the upheavals of civil war, the restoration and the glorious revolution. England in the age of wycliffe george macaulay trevelyan. Trevelyan s history of england, published by longmans, green. Bbc travel the new england fish dish that saved a nation. Like macaulay, trevelyan specialised in the stuart period. The trevelyans and their world reprint by laura trevelyan isbn. History of england redirected from history of england jump to. The territory of england has been politically united since the 10th century. Click to read more about history of england, volume 1 by g.
History of england by trevelyan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Click me on any page, and ill take you to the next page. Made up of modern works, it covers english and british history from the medieval period to the early modern and modern period. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.
Covering the period from 16031714, trevelyan offers a riveting and fluid narrative of this decisive and exciting period, which covers the time of the english civil war, the glorious great revolution, and the restoration. Celt, saxon, and dane came over to slaughter or expel the inhabitants and settle in their place, but the romans came to exploit and govern by right of superior civilization. History of england lonely planet travel information. John trevelyan trevilian abt 1507 nettlecombe court, yarnscombe, devon, england abt 1577 managed by jack day last edited 25 aug 2019 sarah trevelyan leslie 18 may 1834 devon, england, united kingdom nov 1900 last edited 14 jul 2019. The volumes were selected by, and under the general editorship of, british historian felipe fernandezarmesto, and published by the folio society. History of england by george macaulay trevelyan george macaulay 18761962 trevelyan on. The book caught the wartime patriotic mood very well and it remained in print and in demand long after historians had turned their backs on it, a popular offer with subscription book clubs well into. Educated at cambridge, he became professor of modern history there in 1927 and was master of trinity college from 1940 to 1951.
George macaulay trevelyan published england under the stuarts in 1904. An abridged version of his classic study, trevelyan s a shortened history of england tells the story of the nation from the remote days of the celt and the iberian, through the raids of the vikings, the norman conquest, the first elizabethan age and foundation of the indian empire to the first world war and the settingup of the league of nations. To control the anglosaxons, the norman invaders built numerous castles across their newwon territory, and by 108586 the domesday book provided a census of englands current stock and future potential. Cannadine has described the book as an outstandingly successful general survey. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. George macaulay trevelyan, om, cbe, frs, fba, was an english historian. Trevelyans old book from 1926 is to my mind irredeemably marred by its archaic and racist worldview. Setting aside my reservations about organized religion, i stare slackjawed at the heavenly glow of mans most powerful asset his ingenuity in the name of god. The division dates from the arrival of the anglosaxons in the 5th century. He then spent more than twenty years as a fulltime author. Although i have attempted to bring this book up to date in the light of the most recent publications 1941, it was nearly all written before the war.
Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. A shortened history of england george macaulay trevelyan. He returned to the university of cambridge and was regius professor of history from 1927 to 1943. In an early chapter on the mingling of the races, we learn. The history of england 5 volume set by macaulay thomas babington. He served as master of trinity college from 1940 to 1951. List of books and articles about new england history. Trevelyans english social history, writes his preeminent successor, the subject has both broadened and deepenedto include politics and culture, new findings and new approaches. For thousands of years, invaders and incomers have arrived, settled, and made their mark. The romantic aspect of trevelyans liberalism led to three books on giuseppe garibaldi 1907, 1909, and 1911. The illustrated edition george macaulay trevelyan on. England offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture.
British history in the nineteenth century 17821901 by g. Find out our staffs favorite things from the collection read more. If the french noblesse had been capable of playing cricket with their peasants, their chateaux would never have been burnt. The english historian george macaulay trevelyan brought a great literary talent. Sharing new england stories through magazines and books historic new england publications include the awardwinning historic new england magazine, a benefit of membership published three times per year, and the historic new england book series magazine. The books were also notable for their vivid evocation of landscape trevelyan. It is also very well written and, having nearly finished it, i am now looking forward to reading history of england by the same author, mind you, both books are a. The industrial revolution and the transition to democracy. Its best illustration is trevelyans english social history. The 10 best books about early colonial history of 2020.
British history in the nineteenth century 17821901 by george. George macaulay trevelyan om cbe frs fba 16 february 1876 21 july 1962, was a british historian and academic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. William became king of england, earning himself the prestigious title william the conqueror. A history of england 19972002 is a series of reprints of twelve classic, magisterial volumes of different periods of english history, together constituting a continuous history from ancient roman times to the end of the 20th century. George macaulay trevelyans most popular book is a shortened history of england. England under the stuarts george macaulay trevelyan. George macaulay trevelyan has 70 books on goodreads with 1979 ratings. New england, name applied to the region comprising six states of the ne united statesmaine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, and connecticut.
Buy a history of england new edition by gatrell, anthony, trevelyan, george isbn. Trevelyan, english historian whose work, written for the general reader as much as for the history student, shows an appreciation of the whig tradition in english thought and reflects a keen interest in the anglosaxon element in the english constitution. Buy illustrated history of england new edition by trevelyan, g. England holds an endless fascination for me and i never tire of finding yet another book, yet another look at a familiar or not so familiar period or event. Trevelyan was the third son of sir george trevelyan, 2nd baronet, and greatnephew of thomas babington macaulay, whose staunch liberal whig principles he espoused in accessible works of literate narrative avoiding a consciously dispassionate analysis, that became oldfashioned during his long and productive career.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The history of england 5 volume set by macaulay thomas. Trevelyan s old book from 1926 is to my mind irredeemably marred by its archaic and racist worldview. Tells the story of the nation from the remote days o. Trevelyans english social history and the relationship between 5 man and nature. England under the stuarts george macaulay trevelyan london, routledge, 2002, isbn. The print edition of historic new england magazine, published three times a year, is an exclusive benefit of membership. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Trevelyan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was a fellow of trinity college, cambridge, from 1898 to 1903. Whats the best history book about great britain as well. The book is not a pulsing dramatic synthesisit is a vividly detailed, carefully shaded relief map. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. British history in the nineteenth century 17821901 barnes.
Buy english social history book online at low prices in india. British history in the nineteenth century 17821901 by. John smith because of its resemblance to the english coast another source has it that prince charles, afterward charles i, inserted the name on smiths map of the country. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Page 193 interpretations of the same, they affirm them to be quite and utterly discharged of all manner servage, due as well of their body as of their said tenures, and will not suffer any distress or other justice to be made upon them. A shortened history of england by george macaulay trevelyan. The illustrated edition trevelyan, george macaulay on. I then had in view a social history of england from the roman times to our own, but i left to the last the part that i would find most difficult, the centuries preceding the fourteenth. George macaulay trevelyan, 18761962, english historian. George macaulay trevelyan 16 february 1876 21 july 1962 was an english academic historian whose works reached a wide readership. Trevelyan was born into late victorian britain in welcombe house.
Exlibrary, with usual stamps and markings, in fair condition, suitable as a study copy. The 100 best english and british history books provides a reading list for those serious about history. Reviewed by auggie moore january 21, 2003 england under the stuarts is george macaulay trevelyans timeless treatise on english history. George macaulay trevelyan om cbe frs fba 16 february 1876 21 july 1962, was a. Books by george macaulay trevelyan author of a shortened. Sep 08, 2011 a short history of england is the product of this union, and it will sell well enough to the sort of decent, civically engaged people who join the nt. Whats the best history book about great britain as well as. A good rule of thumb is that if a book on british history compiles the 600 years between the fall of the western roman empire and the norman conquest into only a couple chapters, it isnt a very good book and it is likely to treat potentially legendary accounts such as hengest and horsa as fact and, even worse, will probably adopt the.
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