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Little Arthur's history of England

Chapter 3: LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
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A concise, chronological account for young readers traces the island’s past from early inhabitants and their customs through Celtic religious practices and Roman rule, the Anglo‑Saxon and Viking eras, the Norman conquest and later medieval and modern developments. Chapters explain institutions, laws, battles, and notable events in simple language and often draw moral lessons intended to foster patriotism and civic virtues; many sections are illustrated. The author addresses caregivers directly, offering guidance on how to read chapters with children and encourage questions to build lasting historical interest.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.


Tower of London Frontispiece.
Gregory and Angles Page 17
King Ethelbert declares himself a Christian 19
Alfred learning to read 25
Alfred in Neatherd’s Cottage 27
King Alfred building his Navy 30
King Edward stabbed by Order of Elfrida 37
William rallies the Normans at Hastings 46
Battle of Hastings 47
Dermot, King of Leinster, doing Homage to Henry II. 61
King Richard I. made Prisoner by the Duke of Austria 71
Prince Arthur and Hubert 74
King John granting Magna Charta 77
Death of Llewellyn, last of the Welsh Princes 86
Edward the Black Prince waiting on John, King of France 100
Death of Wat Tyler 103
Henry of Hereford claiming the Crown of England 106
Escape of Queen Margaret 123
Death of the Little Princes in the Tower 129
Marriage of Henry VII. and Elizabeth of York 134
Henry VIII. embarking for France 140
Wolsey entering Leicester Abbey 143
The Protector Somerset accusing his Brother before King Edward VI. 160
Lady Jane Grey refusing the Crown 165
The Spanish Armada 182
Queen Elizabeth reviewing her Army at Tilbury 183
King James I. with Steenie and Baby Charles 193
Strafford going to Execution 200
Parting of King Charles and his Children 206
King Charles I. on the Scaffold 207
Cromwell turns out the Parliament 213
King Charles II. enters London at his Restoration 217
Marlborough at Blenheim 235
The Pretender at Holyrood House 244
Farmhouse of Hougoumont on the Field of Waterloo 250
The Marriage of Queen Victoria 261