The History of England

First published in 1791, The History of England is a refreshingly witty, classic account of England''s royal reigns from Henry IV through to Charles I. Written by Jane Austen aged 15, this is a topic she studied when she was a child.

In this mischievous satire on school history books, Austen''s delightful juvinilia highlights her dry wit and advanced talent for writing. The History of England gives a humorous account of the country''s well-known kings and queens, and is complete with Austen''s original spelling quirks.

Describing herself as a ''partial, prejudiced and ignorant historian'', Austen uses a light-hearted tone to parody the dry history books popularly seen in schools. This lively book mocks historians with outrageous characters and deliciously naughty intelligence.

This satirical volume''s contents includes:

- Henry the 4th

- Henry the 5th

- Henry the 6th

- Edward the 4th

- Edward the 5th

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