Hist Of England From The Norma

Download or read book A short history of social life in England written by Margaret Bertha Synge and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book touches upon the social history of England from prehistoric times to the beginning of the Edwardian era. It considers the most important periods and developments such as the Norman Conquest, the Dark Ages, war and plagues, life under the rule of Henry VIII, and the establishment of the Commonwealth. In every chapter (or period), the author focuses on the social aspects of life, such as the organization of life in towns and countries, fees and taxes, cuisine, naming, and marriage traditions.