A Nursery History of England

by Elizabeth Speakman O'Neill

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About the author

Mrs. Elizabeth Speakman O'Neill M.A., 1877–1951, was a University Fellow and Jones Fellow of the University of Manchester. She was the author of a number of children's histories in the People's Books and Nations of History series.

She was the wife of journalist and editor Herbert Charles O'Neill (1879 -1953).

Reviews

[Louise Culmer]

A history of England for children, which takes us through from prehistoric times to the reign of George V. The text is clear and well written, but what makes the book outstanding is the large number of beautiful colour illustrations by George Morrow, which bring historical scenes vividly to life. You can see Alfred burning the cakes, Canute trying to hold back the waves,Empress Matilda escaping across the snow, King John forced to sign the Magna Carta, Joan of Arc raising the siege of Orleans, William Caxton introducing printing into England, Guy Fawkes trying to blow up Parliament, Jenny Gedes throwing a stool at the bishop in Edinburgh Cathedral, these are just a few of the illustrations, there are numerous other scenes from history. The pictures really are gorgeous. I can look at them again and again with undiminished delight.

[Bethany-Rose Johnson]

The edition I have has no publishing year, however it does refer to George VI being king at the time, and the king no longer being emperor of India meaning it is probably late 40s early 50s. Despite a number of historical inaccuracies, and certain questionable comments that would not be printed today, I found this book quite charming with some lovely illustrations, and with lovely paper quality that has stood up beautifully considering it is 70 years old!