Readings in English Social History

Originally published in 1923, this book aims 'to give a true picture of Britain and its inhabitants throughout the centuries' from pre-Roman days to 1837 through a series of extracts from literature and histories relating to Britain. The texts included are from a variety of sources, including Bede, Beowulf, state papers and the diary of Samuel Pepys. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English history.