{"product_id":"the-history-of-england-hardcover","title":"The History of England - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Austen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst published in 1791, \u003ci\u003eThe History of England\u003c\/i\u003e is a refreshingly witty, classic account of England's royal reigns from Henry IV through to Charles I. Written by Jane Austen aged 15, this is a topic she studied when she was a child.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this mischievous satire on school history books, Austen's delightful juvinilia highlights her dry wit and advanced talent for writing. The History of England gives a humorous account of the country's well-known kings and queens, and is complete with Austen's original spelling quirks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing herself as a 'partial, prejudiced and ignorant historian', Austen uses a light-hearted tone to parody the dry history books popularly seen in schools. This lively book mocks historians with outrageous characters and deliciously naughty intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis satirical volume's contents includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e- Henry the 4th\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Henry the 5th\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Henry the 6th\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Edward the 4th\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Edward the 5th\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Richard the 3rd\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Henry the 7th\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Henry the 8th\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Edward the 6th\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Mary\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Elizabeth\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- James the 1st\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- Charles the 1st\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eProudly republished by Read \u0026amp; Co. Books, this classic treasure is a must-read for collectors of Austen's work and fans of English history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47443788693682,"sku":"9781528771641","price":31.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/f887b915be63cc87f88f3ecd94de6c25.webp?v=1778693845","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-history-of-england-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}