I must tell you, though, that this is not a history lesson, but a story-book. There are many facts in school histories, that seem to children to belong to lessons only. Some of these you will not find here. But you will find some stories that are not to be found in your school books,—stories which wise people say are only fairy tales and not history. But it seems to me that they are part of Our Island Story, and ought not to be forgotten, any more than those stories about which there is no...

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (aged sixtwelve) which tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. It fell from fashion in the 1960s, but its recent re-release in hardback has seen it become a publishing surprise in the UK, with sales of some 75,000 copies in a few months. Now, Naxos A...

"English Literature for Boys and Girls", authored by H. E. Marshall. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights and suggests practica...

Covering nearly two thousand years of French history in a single volume, this classic work tells history as a story, bringing the past to life through anecdotes, vivid characters, and dramatic battle narratives. Written for younger readers but enjoyed by adults as well, it combines engaging storytelling with striking portraits of kings, queens, saints, soldiers, and revolutionaries who shaped the history of France.This new edition comes with an Easy-to-Read Layout designed to make ...

Scotland’s Story, by H. E. Marshall was originally written with the goal of  making learning history something children could understand and enjoy. Starting at the beginning of Scottish history and spanning into the 1800’s this book covers the triumphs and struggles of the Scottish people as well as certain Heroes and Villains of Scotland; William Wallace, Robert Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots and many others.  Some stories are sad such as the struggles of the Covenanters, or the st...

Just over a century ago, Our Island Story entranced a nation's children by telling their history in stories. Short, simply written chapters, packed with living characters and thrilling action - and illustrated with vivid colour pictures - illuminate all the main events from Britain's earliest days to the end of Victoria's reign. And its glorious fusion of myth and legend with sober fact - Canute and King Arthur with Cromwell and the Indian Mutiny - is as seductive now as it ever was.

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (aged sixtwelve) which tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. It fell from fashion in the 1960s, but its recent re-release in hardback has seen it become a publishing surprise in the UK, with sales of some 75,000 copies in a few months. Now, Naxos A...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This Country of Ours is a classic work featuring details of United States history from settlement through the Woodrow administration. Included among the ninety-nine chapters are accounts of exploration, pioneers, settlement in the new world, and the founding of the constitution. This is an excellent timeless work which is great for students and scholars of all ages and available here in a paperback book edition.

"As a nation grows and changes, its literature grows and changes with it" - H.E MarshallEspecially valuable as a companion to the reading of the classics, this book, first published in 1909, introduces both young and adult readers to the great authors and works that shaped the English literary tradition. From the epic world of Beowulf to the poetry of John Milton and the plays of William Shakespeare, H. E. Marshall presents English literature as a living and unfolding story.

In The Story of Europe H. E. Marshall begins the tale of the history of Europe starting around 100 B.C. She covers nearly 1500 years, ending around 1600 A.D. The History starts will the fall of the Roman Empire, laying the groundwork for the years to come, and ends with the Reformation. She tells it in a fashion that children are able to understand, and that will keep them interested.

First published in 1917, “This Country of Ours” is an engaging and accessible introduction to American history by H. E. Marshall, the celebrated English writer noted for her numerous popular works of history for children. Having written detailed histories of many countries other than America including the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Canada, Scotland, Germany, and France, her books were well-loved for their expansive histories that were presented in a format that both interested and e...

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (aged sixtwelve) which tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. It fell from fashion in the 1960s, but its recent re-release in hardback has seen it become a publishing surprise in the UK, with sales of some 75,000 copies in a few months. Now, Naxos A...