A Child's History of England

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A Child's History of England

by Charles Dickens

EN·~15 hours·38 chapters

Chapters

38 total
1

A CHILD’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND - By CHARLES DICKENS

2:08
2

CHAPTER I ANCIENT ENGLAND AND THE ROMANS

21:58
3

CHAPTER II ANCIENT ENGLAND UNDER THE EARLY SAXONS

10:54
4

CHAPTER III ENGLAND UNDER THE GOOD SAXON, ALFRED

13:28
5

CHAPTER IV ENGLAND UNDER ATHELSTAN AND THE SIX BOY-KINGS

25:52
6

CHAPTER V ENGLAND UNDER CANUTE THE DANE

4:03
7

CHAPTER VI ENGLAND UNDER HAROLD HAREFOOT, HARDICANUTE, AND EDWARD THE CONFESSOR

17:02
8

CHAPTER VII ENGLAND UNDER HAROLD THE SECOND, AND CONQUERED BY THE NORMANS

8:59
9

CHAPTER VIII ENGLAND UNDER WILLIAM THE FIRST, THE NORMAN CONQUEROR

16:44
10

CHAPTER IX ENGLAND UNDER WILLIAM THE SECOND, CALLED RUFUS

16:09

Description

A warm, conversational walk through England’s early story invites young listeners to imagine a sea‑splashed world where islands stood alone until curious traders first arrived. The narrator paints vivid pictures of druidic forests, roaring waves, and the first tin‑rich mines, turning ancient geography into a lively adventure rather than a dry lecture. Humorous asides and gentle humor make the distant past feel close enough to touch.

From the first Roman contact through the rise of the Saxons, each chapter unfolds like a series of short, illustrated episodes that spotlight brave leaders, strange customs, and the slow weaving together of a nation. The language stays simple yet evocative, encouraging children to picture stone circles, cloaked warriors, and bustling ports. Listeners will find a clear, engaging foundation for the grand tale of England, perfect for sparking curiosity about the centuries that follow.

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Language

en

Duration

~15 hours (906K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1996-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

1812–1870

Famous for unforgettable characters, sharp humor, and a deep sympathy for ordinary people, this Victorian storyteller turned social criticism into some of the most widely loved novels in English. His books still feel lively and dramatic, whether he is writing about hardship, hope, or the strange comedy of everyday life.

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