Excerpt from History of England: With Separate Historical Sketches of Scotland, Wales, and Ireland; From the Invasion of Julius Cæsar Until the Accession of Queen Victoria to the British ThroneNext to the history of our own country, that of the British Empire, from which we derive the principal part of our population, as well as our civil institutions and our language, forms the most interesting and appropriate study for the rising generation. A general knowledge of it is indeed requisite to the proper understanding of our own annals; and forms a necessary part of a good education, such as every intelligent American deems essential for his children.In preparing the history now offered to the public, the author has endeavoured to present as full and complete a view of the succession of events, as could be comprised in the limited space permitted to a volume intended for the use of schools. In addition to a complete history of England, he has given histories of Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, from the earliest period to the times when these countries, originally independent, became integral portions of the British empire: The information contained in this supplementary part of the volume could not have been given in the body of the work without unpleasantly interrupting the course of the narrative, and disturbing that unity which is so essential to a well-compacted and continuous narrative. But it was deemed of sufficient importance and interest to claim distinct notice; and the author trusts that it will be considered a valuable addition to the history.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com