Charles Dickens 
Child’s History of England 

A Childs History of England is a book by Charles Dickens. It first appeared in serial form in Household Words, running from 25 January 1851 to 10 December 1853. Dickens also published the work in book form in three volumes: the first volume on 20 December 1851, the second on 24 December 1852 and the third on 25 December 1853. Although the volumes were published in December, each was postdated the following year. Dickens summarizes in separate chapters, the reigns of Englands monarchy, from Henry III to Richard III. In this book, the history covered the period between 50 BC and 1689, ending with a chapter summarizing events from then until the accession of Queen Victoria. The book was included in the curricula of British school children well into the 20th century, with successive editions published from 1851 to World War II.However, contrary to the novels title, its more suitable to adults than children.