George G Harrap & Co 1912
Green board, gilt top of pages, spine repaired and reinforced, good condition.

Beginning with the period before the Roman invader came to our shores, and passing through the times of Plantagent and Tudor to the opening days of Elizabeth, Shakespeare has presented in his wonderful series an almost complete view of the great figures of English history, indicating with a sure touch the movements, crises, and turning points of our national development. In the footsteps of Charles and Mary Lamb, who didn't include the Histories in their 'Tales,' the author trusts this volume will make children eager to read more of the poet's own work in due course...