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In "A Short History of England," G. K. Chesterton presents a sweeping narrative that encapsulates the complex and often tumultuous history of England from its early days to the dawn of the 20th century. Written in Chesterton's characteristic witty and engaging style, the book... Read Full Overview

G. K. Chesterton's A Short History of England is a non-fiction work by the famous author on the history of England. Though more considered a commentary on the history of England than an actual accounting of the history, it is still viewed as a great literary work if for nothing... Read Full Overview

G.K. Chesterton was one of the towering figures of British literature in the early twentieth century. A man of massive size, massive personality, and massive appetite, Chesterton famous personality, dress, and personality gave rise to an eponymous adjective: Chestertonian. Although... Read Full Overview

La Breve historia de Inglaterra es un alarde glorioso, un esfuerzo no intentado nunca y conseguido gracias a la limpidez, la fuerza sint tica y la agilidad mental que caracterizan al famoso escritor ingl s. Lo corriente, lo usual es que las historias sean desarrolladas por eruditos... Read Full Overview

Complete and unabridged paperback edition.

First published in 1917.

A Short History of England is a classic historical novel by G. K. Chesterton.

England's rise to prominence on the world stage over the course of thousands of years is a tumultuous tale that includes equal parts triumph and tragedy. This volume... Read Full Overview

A Short History of England is a work by G.K. Chesterton now brought to you in this new edition of the timeless classic.

It will be very reasonably asked why I should consent, though upon a sort of challenge, to write even a popular essay in English history, who make no pretence to particular scholarship and am merely a member of the public. The answer is that I know just enough to know one thing:... Read Full Overview

Filled with Chestertonian wit, the fast-moving history includes such gemlike observations as, Henry VIII "was almost as unlucky in his wives as they were in their husband." Of the great late Victorian/Edwardian trio of wits: George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde,... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview