A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland
A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland
A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland, written by Mary Platt Parmele in the late 19th century, provides a concise overview of the intertwined histories of these nations. The book highlights key events and themes, particularly focusing on the struggles against oppression related to finance and religion. It traces the historical development from prehistoric Britain through the Roman invasion and the rise of Christianity, offering insights into the complex evolution of the British state.
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“The story told in these quaint words was, without any doubt, read by Shakespeare and in the alembic of his imagination grew into the the immortal play. Touched by his genius, the names Dunsinnane and Birnam, lying close to Scone, are luminous points on the map, upon which the eye loves to linger. The incidents told may not be authentic. We are told they are not. But Macbeth certainly slew Duncan and was King of Scotland, and finally met his Nemesis at Dunsinnane, near Birnam Wood, where Malcom III, called Canmore, avenged his father's death, slew the usurper, and was crowned king at Scone, 1054.””
— Mary Platt Parmele