A history of England from the first invasion by the Romans (Volume I)

By John Lingard

Book Overview

Empires rise, and kingdoms remember. John Lingard opens his renowned A history of England at the moment the Roman legions set foot on the island, turning the roman invasion of britain into the first chapter of a long, contested national story. This Volume I of a landmark multi-volume history set traces ancient and medieval england as it takes shape: britain under roman rule, the shifting loyalties of post-Roman society, and the foundations of early england political history that would later sustain the medieval english monarchy. Lingard writes with the drive of a scholarly historical narrative, attentive to power, law, belief, and the everyday pressures that bind rulers to the ruled. The result is classic english history that reads with purpose, while rewarding close consultation as a history students reference and a dependable academic library edition. Among the british historiography classics, Lingard stands out for bringing a rigorous, source-minded eye to questions of legitimacy, reform, and church and state history, helping to shape how later historians argued about England's past. Written in the early nineteenth century by an English Catholic historian, it balances political chronicle with the religious currents that shaped authority, reform, and resistance. Read it for narrative sweep, or keep it close for names, dates, and arguments that often continue to inform classic english history. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9389247365
• ISBN13: 9789389247367
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"