From the Accession of Henry the Third, to the End of the Reign of Richard the Second. A.D. 1216—1399

audiobook (Unabridged) A Comic History of England

By Gilbert Abbott à Beckett

cover image of From the Accession of Henry the Third, to the End of the Reign of Richard the Second. A.D. 1216—1399
Audiobook icon Visual indication that the title is an audiobook

Sign up to save your library

With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance information about availability. Find out more about OverDrive accounts.

   Not today

Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive.

Download Libby on the App Store Download Libby on Google Play

Search for a digital library with this title

Title found at these libraries:

Library Name Distance
Loading...

"A fun introduction to English history for those who may find conventional history books dry and tedious... it offers an accessible and enjoyable alternative to more traditional texts."

"a delightful blend of history, humor, and art. It provides readers with an entertaining way to learn about England's past while enjoying the wit and creativity of A. Beckett. Whether you are a history buff or someone looking for a lighthearted approach to learning, this book offers something for everyone."

In the third drily hilarious volume of A Comic History Of England, we move forward to the thirteenth century, when a succession of Edwards and Henrys gain the throne and immediately use it to steal everything they can from the population, in order to fund attempts to conquer France (or pay their debts from conquering England). Along the way we get the fabled Black Prince, one of the greatest battles in English history, a queen far more powerful than her king or sons, and a consideration of the manners and condition of the English period up to this point in the history.

Covers:

Henry The Third, Surnamed Of Winchester.

Edward The First, Surnamed Longshanks.

Edward The Second, Surnamed Of Caernarvon.

Edward The Third.

Richard The Second, Surnamed Of Bordeaux.

On The Manners, Customs, And Condition Of The People.

From the Accession of Henry the Third, to the End of the Reign of Richard the Second. A.D. 1216—1399