This classic work of historical fiction follows the personal correspondence between a father and son as they explore the major events of English history from the Roman invasion to Queen Anne's reign. Along the way, the author offers a wide-ranging survey of British society, culture, and politics, as well as insights into the broader currents of European history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.