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100 1 _aParrott, Edward,
_d1863-1921
245 1 4 _aThe Pageant of British History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-10-19
505 0 _aBritain before the Roman conquest -- The shadow of Rome -- The coming of the English -- The Viking invasions -- The coming of the Normans -- England under the Normans -- The three Edwards -- On French fields -- The wars of the Roses -- Tudor times -- A tragic story [Mary Queen of Scots] -- In the spacious days -- The great rebellion -- From the Restoration to the Revolution -- After the Revolution -- Bonnie Prince Charlie -- Makers of Empire -- Nelson of the Nile -- Wellington -- Victoria the Good -- Edward the Peacemaker.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"The Pageant of British History" by Edward Parrott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work presents a vivid panorama of British history, exploring significant figures and events that shaped the nation through a narrative style. It seeks to engage readers with the heroic deeds, trials, and tribulations of various characters, ranging from ancient warriors to notable kings and queens. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the scene of a grand procession symbolizing the historical tapestry of Britain. Parrott describes the arrival of various legendary figures, including the Phœnicians who first traded with ancient Britons, and the Druids who held sway over the native population. The chapter continues to depict the daily life of these ancient peoples, offering a detailed look at their culture, social structure, and interactions with one another, as well as with external civilizations like the Romans. The opening sets the stage for an engaging exploration of Britain's past, filled with notable personalities and events that beckon further exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60524
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