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100 1 _aGreen, John Richard,
_d1837-1883
245 1 0 _aHistory of the English People, Volume I :
_bEarly England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Short_History_of_the_English_People
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-09
508 _aE-text prepared by Paul Murray and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/)
520 _a"History of the English People, Volume I" by John Richard Green is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the early period of English history, focusing on events from the English conquest of Britain in the 5th century through the establishment of early kingdoms and notable rulers. It paints a vivid picture of the societal structures, warfare, and cultural developments that laid the groundwork for modern England. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the English conquest of Britain, detailing the scant historical records available from the period around 449-577 AD. It discusses the Germanic tribes—the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes—who invaded Britain, their motivations, and how they established their presence. The author highlights the challenges faced by the early settlers as they interacted with the native British population, offering insights into the social and political organization of these early communities. Green emphasizes the latter formation of alliances, conflicts, and the gradual consolidation of power among the emerging English kingdoms, setting a foundation for the broader narrative of England's evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17037
999 _c58425
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