| Author |
Hall, H. R. Wilton |
| Title |
Our English Towns and Villages
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Sonya Schermann and the Online
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| Summary |
"Our English Towns and Villages" by H. R. Wilton Hall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history of English towns and villages, examining the factors that led to their locations and developments over centuries. It aims to engage readers, particularly students, by connecting local history with broader historical themes. The opening portion introduces the essential premise of the book, centered around the idea that each town and village in England possesses a unique historical narrative that reflects its geographic and cultural context. Through relatable anecdotes, such as a boy's curiosity about the arrangement of houses and a description of early settlements, the text encourages readers to consider the historical significance of their surroundings. This portion sets the tone for the book's exploration of various periods in England's past, from ancient man to the Norman Conquest, ultimately emphasizing that history is not merely a collection of events but a living tapestry woven into the fabric of everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| LoC Class |
HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social conditions
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| Subject |
Cities and towns -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Villages -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History, Local
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45367 |
| Release Date |
Apr 12, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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