Historical Acrostics: From The Norman Conquest To The Present Reign (1866)

By Historical Acrostics and M L B

Book Overview

Historical Acrostics: From The Norman Conquest To The Present Reign (1866) is a book written by M. L. B. that explores the history of England through the use of acrostics. An acrostic is a poem or puzzle in which certain letters in each line spell out a word or phrase. In this book, each chapter focuses on a different period in English history, from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the present reign at the time of publication.The author uses acrostics to highlight important events, people, and themes from each period. For example, in the chapter on the Tudor period, the acrostic spells out the name ""Elizabeth"" and includes references to Queen Elizabeth I, the Spanish Armada, and the Protestant Reformation. The acrostics are accompanied by explanatory notes and historical context to help readers understand their significance.Overall, Historical Acrostics is a unique and engaging way to learn about English history. The use of acrostics adds an element of fun and challenge to the reading experience, while also helping readers remember key events and figures. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history or poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166407241
• ISBN13: 9781166407247
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"