The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans

Lingard, John, 1771-1851Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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1.3M words
Chapters
128

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English Originals World History Political SystemRise and FallHistorical CompilationAcademic MonographEnglish History

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans by Belloc and LingardAuthor: Lingard, John, 1771-1851,Language: English, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: Jan 1, 2004

Editor's review

This is a public-domain electronic text of Lingard's History of England, beginning with the first Roman invasion of Britain and belonging to the genre of general national history. Its value for readers lies in offering an early, continuously narrated framework of English history: from the Roman conquest and the Anglo-Saxon period through the Norman and later dynasties, readers can follow the timeline to build a basic outline and understand how institutions, the Church, and royal authority intertwined at different stages. Lingard writes from a nineteenth-century Catholic historiographical perspective, and his judgments on issues such as the Reformation do not align with contemporary scholarship; the work is therefore better suited as material for the history of historiography and as a narrative specimen than as a sole source of fact. The electronic edition is convenient for searching names and events and is suitable for comparative reading alongside modern academic works, especially in the classroom for discussing how historical narrative is shaped by an author's standpoint.

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Reading tips

  1. Begin with the table of contents and chapter titles, sketch a timeline from the Roman invasion through the later dynasties, then proceed to the main text.
  2. After each stage, check key events and dates against a modern general history.
  3. Note the author's evaluations of the Church and the Reformation, marking them as standpoint rather than accepting them directly.
  4. The electronic edition allows keyword searches of names, but page numbers and edition should be verified against the print copy before citation.

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FAQ

What period does this book cover? According to the title and the material, the narrative begins with the first Roman invasion of Britain and belongs to general English history writing. The material does not list a complete end point; readers should rely on the actual contents of the table of contents and chapters rather than inferring from the title that it covers every historical stage. Checking the table of contents before reading is the safest approach.
What standpoint in Lingard's historical narrative should readers note? Lingard was a nineteenth-century Catholic historian, and his narrative often carries a distinct standpoint in its evaluation of the Reformation and church history, differing from mainstream contemporary interpretation. Readers may treat it as material for the history of historiography and narrative tradition, attending to how the author organizes material and forms judgments, rather than taking the views directly as settled conclusions.
Is the electronic edition suitable for academic citation? As a public-domain e-book, it is convenient for searching and reading through, but academic citation requires verification of edition information, volume, and page numbers. The material shows only the publication year and author, with no specific volume or source-text details; before citing, consult an authoritative print or critical edition and state the source of the electronic text in the note.
How can beginners read this general history without getting lost? It is advisable to establish a timeline first, then read in segments by dynasty or major event, checking dates and relationships among figures against a modern general history or encyclopedia after each segment. When encountering long narrative passages, grasp the causal chain of events and institutional change first rather than dwelling on details; after finishing the book, return to review the overall outline.

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About the author

Lingard, John, 1771-1851 Author · British · 1771–1851

John Lingard (1771–1851) was an English Catholic historian, best known for his eight-volume The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans. Born in England, he devoted himself to historical writing; his major work begins with the Roman invasion of Britain and gives a systematic account of English history. Writing as a Catholic in nineteenth-century English historiography, Lingard paid attention to the arrangement of historical sources and to clarity of narrative, and his work has retained some reference value for later study of English history. One of his works is held in this collection. Public information on his early education, posts, and detailed biography is limited, so no conjecture is offered here; this introduction focuses on the subject matter and writing characteristics of his representative work.