Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II
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Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II by Charlotte M. Yonge is an engaging historical narrative that brings to life pivotal moments and figures in English history from the time of Rollo, the Viking leader, to the reign of Edward II. Through a series of vividly crafted vignettes, Yonge captures the essence of various characters, ranging from noble kings and queens to ordinary citizens, highlighting their contributions and the societal context of their times. Each "cameo" is intricately woven with rich detail and thoughtful reflection, allowing readers to experience the triumphs, ...
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- CAMEOS FROM ENGLISH HISTORY
- FROM ROLLO TO EDWARD II. By Charlotte Mary Yonge
- 1873
- PREFACE.
- CAMEOS OF THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND
- INTRODUCTION.
- CAMEO I. ROLF GANGER. (900-932.)
- CAMEO II. WILLIAM LONGSWORD AND RICHARD THE FEARLESS. (932-996.)
- CAMEO III. YOUTH OF THE CONQUEROR. (1036-1066.)
- CAMEO IV. EARL GODWIN. (1012-1052.)
- CAMEO V. THE TWO HAROLDS. (1060-1066.)
- CAMEO VI. THE NORMAN INVASION. (1066.)
- CAMEO VII. THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS. (1066.)
- CAMEO VIII. THE CAMP OF REFUGE. (1067-1072.)
- CAMEO IX. THE LAST SAXON BISHOP. (1008-1095.)
- CAMEO X. THE CONQUEROR. (1066-1087.)
- CAMEO XI. THE CONQUEROR’S CHILDREN. (1050-1087.)
- CAMEO XII. THE CROWN AND THE MITRE.
- CAMEO XIII. THE FIRST CRUSADE. (1095-1100.)
- CAMEO XIV. THE ETHELING FAMILY. (1010-1159.)
- CAMEO XV. THE COUNTS OF ANJOU. (888-1142.)
- CAMEO XVI. VISITORS OF HENRY I. (1120-1134.)
- CAMEO XVII. THE BATTLE OF THE STANDARD. (1135-1138.)
- CAMEO XVIII. THE SNOWS OF OXFORD. (1138-1154.)
- CAMEO XIX. YOUTH OF BECKET. (1154-1162)
- CAMEO XX. THE CONSTITUTIONS OF CLARENDON. (1163-1172.)
- CAMEO XXI. DEATH OF BECKET. (1166-1172.)
- CAMEO XXII. THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND. (1172)
- CAMEO XXIII. THE REBELLIOUS EAGLETS. (1149-1189.)
- CAMEO XXIV. THE THIRD CRUSADE. (1189-1193)
- CAMEO XXV. ARTHUR OF BRITTANY. (1187-1206.)
- CAMEO XXVI. THE INTERDICT. (1207-1214.)
- CAMEO XXVII. MAGNA CHARTA. (1214-1217.)
- CAMEO XXVIII. THE FIEF OF ROME. (1217-1254.)
- CAMEO XXIX. THE LONGESPÉES IN THE EGYPTIAN CRUSADES. (1219-1254.)
- CAMEO XXX. SIMON DE MONTFORT. (1232-1266.)
- CAMEO XXXI. THE LAST OF THE CRUSADERS. (1267-1291.)
- CAMEO XXXII. The CYMRY. (B.C. 66 A.D. 1269.)
- CAMEO XXXIII. THE ENGLISH JUSTINIAN. (1272-1292.)
- CAMEO XXXIV. THE HAMMER OF THE SCOTS. (1292-1305.)
- CAMEO XXXV. THE EVIL TOLL. (1294-1305.)
- CAMEO XXXVI. ROBERT THE BRUCE (1305-1308.)
- CAMEO XXXVII. THE VICTIM OF BLACKLOW HILL.
- CAMEO XXXVIII. BANNOCKBURN. (1307-1313.)
- CAMEO XXXIX. THE KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE. (1292-1316.)
- CAMEO XL. THE BARONS’ WARS. (1310-1327.)
- CAMEO XLI. GOOD KING ROBERT’S TESTAMENT. (1314-1329.)
- INDEX.
- THE END
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