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  • Our Island Story

    H.E. Marshall

    Paperback (Phoenix, Oct. 1, 2007)
    Some of today’s greatest historians, including Antonia Fraser, found lifelong inspiration in H. E. Marshall’s classic. First published in 1905, it combines truth and legend to create a lively narrative history of England from the Roman era until Queen Victoria’s death. And this new illustrated edition, featuring vivid color art, is attractive and appealing. Every tale will capture the imagination of children and adults alike, including the myth of Albion and Brutus, in which the Roman gods first see the scept’rd isle; the founding of King Arthur’s Round Table; the Battle of Hastings, and the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
  • Our Island Story

    Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

    language (, April 9, 2011)
    "Our Island Story" is by H. E. Marshall. It is about the history of England up to Queen Victoria's death, with some myths and legends mixed in. The book's contents were originally told by H.E. Marshall to answer her children's questions about the history of "their home island" (Great Britain, although at the time they were living in Australia). The book has always been very popular, and many famous historians credit it as an inspiration.
  • Our Island Story: A History of Britain for Boys and Girls from the Romans to Queen Victoria

    Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall, Lady Antonia Fraser

    eBook (Civitas:Institute for the Study of Civil Society, March 1, 2007)
    First published in 1905, this beautifully written narrative sets out the history of Britain in chronological order from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria.Written specifically for children, this centenary edition with its short chapters, simple words, enthralling character descriptions and magnificent paintings from the Palace of Westminster, presents history as a series of vivid stories that will capture the imagination of adults and children alike.The Economist"Our Island Story is...cutting edge. With its brave mix of truth and myth, it is impeccably postmodern." -- The Economist, 20 August 2005Time Out"Its tight focus on the virtues of courage, wisdom and patriotismkeep it both valuable and relevant."John Clare, The Daily Telegraph"Our Island Story ... chimes with the Prince of Wales's campaignto restore narrative and chronology to history teaching."Bill Jamieson, The Scotsman"This is history that imparts a sense of a great tapestry intowhich we are woven."Lady Antonia Fraser, The Daily Telegraph"Extraordinarily evocative to a child's imagination."
  • Our Island Story

    H. E. Marshall

    Hardcover (SMK Books, April 3, 2018)
    Our Island Story is the “history” of England up to Queen Victoria’s Death. Marshall used these stories to tell her children about their homeland, Great Britain. To add to the excitement, she mixed in a bit of myth as well as a few legends.
  • Our Island Story: A History of Britain for Boys and Girls, from the Romans to Queen Victoria

    H.E. Marshall

    Hardcover (Civitas/Inst for the Study of, Sept. 12, 2005)
    Much loved by generations of children, this is a classic children's history of Britain from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria. First published in 1905, H E Marshall's beautifully written narrative fell out of print after decades of popularity. But one hundred years after it was first published, "Our Island Story", one of the most popular and inspirational books of its time, has become a modern day bestseller. Galore Park Publishing, in association with Civitas, reissued this classic children's history book over fifty years after it was last in print. The response from the public and the media was terrific and a staggering 20,000 copies were sold within the first week of publication. Such an incredible response to this book is unsurprising to H E Marshall fans the world over. Why not discover the delights of H E Marshall for yourself?
  • Our Island Story

    H. E. Marshall

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 15, 2011)
    Our Island Story is by H. E. Marshall. It is about the history of England up to Queen Victoria's death, with some myths and legends mixed in. The book's contents were originally told by H.E. Marshall to answer her children's questions about the history of "their home island" (Great Britain, although at the time they were living in Australia). The book has always been very popular, and many famous historians credit it as an inspiration.
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  • Our Island Story

    Marshall, H. E.

    Audio CD (Naxos AudioBooks, Aug. 5, 2008)
    H.E. Marshalls classic childrens chronicle of Britain Our Island Story includes all the best-loved (and most infamous!) stories from history: King Alfred and the cakes; King John and the Magna Carta; Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar; Queen Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada; and many others. This box set contains the complete and unabridged text, released previously in separate volumes. It is read with aplomb by Anna Bentinck and Daniel Philpott.
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  • Our Island Story

    H. E. Marshall

    Hardcover (SMK Books, April 3, 2018)
    Our Island Story is the “history” of England up to Queen Victoria’s Death. Marshall used these stories to tell her children about their homeland, Great Britain. To add to the excitement, she mixed in a bit of myth as well as a few legends.
  • Our Island Story

    H.E. Marshall

    Paperback (Orion Publishing, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Just over a century ago, Our Island Story entranced a nation's children by telling their history in stories. Short, simply written chapters, packed with living characters and thrilling action—and illustrated with vivid color pictures—illuminate all the main events from Britain's earliest days to the end of Victoria's reign. And its glorious fusion of myth and legend with sober fact—Canute and King Arthur with Cromwell and the Indian Mutiny—is as seductive now as it ever was.
  • Our Island Story

    H. E. Marshall

    Paperback (Digireads.com, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall's "Our Island Story" is a history of England up to Queen Victoria's death, with some myths and legends mixed in. Marshall's work, which is aimed at a younger audience, was very popular when first published and is credited by historians as an inspiration. Beginning with the legends of Albion and Brutus "Our Island Story" chronicles numerous important English legends, kings, and queens, including King Arthur, Alfred the Great, Edward the Confessor, William the Conqueror, Richard the Lionheart, Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, and Queen Victoria amongst many others. This classic historical work is a must read for any younger reader interested in English history or any parent who wants to educate their children on this fascinating and regal period in the history of Great Britain.
  • Our Island Story

    H. E. Marshall

    Paperback (Civitas, March 1, 2007)
    First published in 1905, this beautifully written narrative sets out the history of Britain in chronological order from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria.Written specifically for children, this centenary edition with its short chapters, simple words, enthralling character descriptions and magnificent paintings from the Palace of Westminster, presents history as a series of vivid stories that will capture the imagination of adults and children alike.
  • Marshall, H. E. : Vol. 3-Our Island Story

    H. Marshall E.

    Audio CD (Naxos Audio Books, May 30, 2006)
    "Our Island History" by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (6-12) which tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. It fell from fashion from the 1960s, but its recent re-release in hardback has seen it become a publishing surprise in the UK, with sales of some 75,000 copies in a few months. Now, Naxos AudioBooks releases it unabridged in three volumes released in March 2006, April 2006 and May 2006, divided into three clear periods of history. Though slightly edited to take account of historical changes and attitudes, it is presented unabridged.
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