The Making of England, 55 B.C. to 1399
by C. Warren Hollister, Robert Chapman Stacey
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This text, which is the first volume in the best-selling History of England series, tells how a small and insignificant outpost of the Roman empire evolved into a nation that has produced and disseminated so many significant ideas and institutions.Tags
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Excellent, brief history of England from the pre-Roman times to 1399. The author has a clear style and is remarkably free of sentimental opinions. Hollister understands how to judge events and people within the context of their times and doesn't automatically dismiss higher motivations in favor of baser allegations.
Hollister is also a well-respected historian of the period, showing up in many footnotes and bibliographies.
Hollister is also a well-respected historian of the period, showing up in many footnotes and bibliographies.
Good basic textbook for people who are unfamiliar with the topic.
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C. Warren Hollister was professor of history, emeritus, at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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- The Making of England, 55 B.C. to 1399
- Original publication date
- 1966
- Important events
- Norman Conquest of England; Hundred Years' War
- First words
- History, as the recorded annals of civilized man, began in England in the year 55 B.C. when Julius Ceasar's troops waded ashore on the beaches north of Dover.
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)In the broad view, many of the most fundamental ingredients of modern English society and culture are clearly in evidence by 1399. They illustrate unmistakably the essential medieval contribution to the making of England.
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