Author: E. S. Creasy
Title: The Invasions and Projected Invasions of England, from the Saxon Times
Description: London, Richard Bentley, 1852. First edition. Cloth. An interesting first edition work on the Norman Conquest, and how these invasions affected Saxon Times, written by Edward Shepherd Creasy. First and only edition. Rebound in cloth binding.This work gives the reader a comprehensive historical overview of the Norman invasions of England, with additional 'projected' invasions of England and 'remarks on the present emergencies&apos. Contents include 'The Norman Conquest', 'Our Peril During the American War', and 'The Revolutionary War', with reflections on the British Navy, steam, French warfare, and 'how invasion might be met&apos. Edward Shepherd Creasy (1812-1878) was an English historian and jurist. He was assistant judge at the Westminster sessions court alongside being a professor of history at the University of London. He wrote a number of historical works including 'The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World' (1851).Collated, complete. Rebound in cloth binding, with paste downs and endpapers rebacked. Externally, smart. A bit of edge wear to the extremities and the head and tail of spine. Minor bumping particularly to the tail of spine. Fading and discolouration to top edge of boards and the spine. A few marks particularly to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. The odd spot throughout text with light age-toning to margins. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: The Invasions and Projected Invasions of England Saxon England Military history Edward Shepherd Creasy Saxon England Norman conquest None


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