Comic History Of England

The Comic History of England by Bill Nye is a humorous retelling of the history of England from its earliest days up until the present time. Written in the late 19th century, the book is filled with witty observations, clever wordplay, and satirical commentary on the people and events that have shaped English history.Nye begins with the legendary King Arthur and his knights, and continues through the Roman invasion, the Norman Conquest, and the Wars of the Roses. He covers the reigns of famous monarchs such as Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Victoria, as well as the rise of the British Empire and the two World Wars.Throughout the book, Nye pokes fun at the foibles and quirks of historical figures, and offers his own unique perspective on their actions and motivations. He also includes humorous anecdotes and asides that provide insight into the daily life and culture of different eras in English history.Despite its humorous tone, The Comic History of England is a well-researched and informative work that offers readers a fresh and entertaining perspective on one of the world's most fascinating and complex nations.With the landing of Hengist and Horsa English history really begins, for Caesar's capture of the British Isles was of slight importance viewed in the light of fast-receding centuries. There is little to-day in the English character to remind one of Caesar, who was a volatile and epileptic emperor with massive and complicated features.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.