Project Gutenberg 2014-02-09 Public domain in the USA. 775 À Beckett, Gilbert Abbott 1811 1856 A Beckett, Gilbert Abbott Beckett, Gilbert Abbott À À Beckett, G. A. (Gilbert Abbott) A'Beckett, Gilbert Leech, John 1817 1864 Leech, J. (John) The Comic History of England Produced by David Widger from page scans graciously provided by Google Books "The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott À Beckett is a humorous historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work seeks to present English history in an entertaining manner, blending factual storytelling with wit and satire. With a series of illustrations by John Leech, the book promises not only to amuse but also to enlighten readers about the quirks and follies of England's past. The opening of the book sets the tone for this comedic retelling by introducing the author’s intention to deliver historical facts infused with humor. A preface outlines his goal of rendering history palatable without sacrificing substance, emphasizing that the truths of the past should not be obscured by fanciful embellishments. The early chapters delve into the Romans' interaction with the Britons, showcasing the often ridiculous nature of historical events, from Julius Caesar's invasions to absurd factions among ancient historians. The text is replete with playful language, as Becket calls out the misinterpretations of early antiquarians, thus inviting readers to appreciate history's eccentricities with a light-hearted perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Humor DA Text Category: Humour Category: History - British 1701606 2025-07-18T08:02:31.654898 text/html 1679422 2024-10-24T02:31:32 text/html 117477422 2025-07-18T08:03:21.012125 application/epub+zip 117426436 2025-07-18T08:02:44.685856 application/epub+zip 765591 2025-07-18T08:02:35.958888 application/epub+zip 114007440 2025-07-18T08:03:45.381054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113865147 2025-07-18T08:03:07.133738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1171965 2022-09-20T13:21:01.953750 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1603112 2025-07-18T08:02:26.777902 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1583354 2024-10-24T02:31:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17853 2025-07-18T08:03:45.802002 application/rdf+xml 15506 2025-07-18T08:02:36.512848 image/jpeg 3729 2025-07-18T08:02:36.235855 image/jpeg 143257181 2025-07-18T08:02:33.538858 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia