
A CHILD’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND - By CHARLES DICKENS
CHAPTER I ANCIENT ENGLAND AND THE ROMANS
CHAPTER II ANCIENT ENGLAND UNDER THE EARLY SAXONS
CHAPTER III ENGLAND UNDER THE GOOD SAXON, ALFRED
CHAPTER IV ENGLAND UNDER ATHELSTAN AND THE SIX BOY-KINGS
CHAPTER V ENGLAND UNDER CANUTE THE DANE
CHAPTER VI ENGLAND UNDER HAROLD HAREFOOT, HARDICANUTE, AND EDWARD THE CONFESSOR
CHAPTER VII ENGLAND UNDER HAROLD THE SECOND, AND CONQUERED BY THE NORMANS
CHAPTER VIII ENGLAND UNDER WILLIAM THE FIRST, THE NORMAN CONQUEROR
CHAPTER IX ENGLAND UNDER WILLIAM THE SECOND, CALLED RUFUS
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.
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (905K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 1, 1996
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1812–1870
A master storyteller of Victorian England, Charles Dickens brought unforgettable characters, sharp humor, and powerful social criticism to novels such as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, and Great Expectations. His vivid portraits of hardship and hope still resonate with readers around the world.
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