An History Of England, In A Series Of Letters From A Nobleman To His Son (Volume I)
Overview
History becomes an intimate conversation in Oliver Goldsmith's An History of England, in a Series of Letters from a Nobleman to His Son (Volume I), where the drama of a nation is unfolded as if in private counsel between father and heir. It feels startlingly close, personal. This epistolary history book traces early English history as a kings and queens history, retold as vivid family narrative and setting the stage for England history volume 1 of a timeless correspondence. Writing from the vantage of 18th century England, Goldsmith reshapes themes familiar from Hume History of England into clear, graceful letters from nobleman to son, blending political history of England with moral reflection and human detail. His balanced, conversational style makes this Oliver Goldsmith history accessible for the thoughtful general reader as well as an inspiring history book for students or a rich addition to a homeschool history curriculum. As a classic British history edition, it speaks both to casual readers seeking a readable overview and to collectors who value finely curated texts that capture the mind of a past age. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789354481505
- ISBN-10: 9354481507
- Publisher: Alpha Edition
- Publish Date: March 2021
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.71 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.02 pounds
- Page Count: 316
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