| Editor |
Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson), 1854-1930 |
| LoC No. |
02018139
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| Title |
Bygone Berkshire
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Historic Berkshire, by P.H. Ditchfield -- Windsor Castle, by Evelyn Ingleby -- Wallingford Castle, by J.E. Field -- Cumnor Place and Amy Robsart, by H.J. Reid -- Alfred the Great, by W.H. Thompson -- The Guilds of Berkshire, by P.H. Ditchfield -- The Scouring of the White Horse, by E.R. Gardiner -- The Last of the Abbots -- Siege of Reading -- Reading Abbey -- The First Battle of Newbury, by Edward Lamplough -- The Second Battle of Newbury, by Edward Lamplough -- Binfield and Easthampstead, 1700-1716, and the Early Years of Alexander Pope, by C.W. Penny -- Berkshire Words and Phrases, by M.J. Bacon -- Bull-Baiting in Berkshire, by Canon Sturges -- Index, by William Andrews.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Bygone Berkshire" by P. H. Ditchfield is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the rich history of Berkshire, offering insights into significant events, customs, and notable figures of the county throughout various periods. The book likely serves as a tribute to the heritage of Berkshire, reflecting on its role as a royal county and its connection with historical narratives in England. The opening of the text establishes Berkshire's importance in English history, detailing its status as a Royal County, shaped by the presence of Windsor Castle and its connection to monarchs like Alfred the Great. The narrative moves through different historical eras, highlighting the key influences of Celtic, Roman, Saxon, and Norman legacies on the landscape and culture of the region. Ditchfield paints a vivid picture of the evolution of Berkshire from ancient times through significant events, such as battles, the establishment of abbeys, and the lives of its citizens, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the county's past in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Berkshire (England) -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53312 |
| Release Date |
Oct 18, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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