Bøger af Thomas Hughes

The early history of the life and times of Alfred are, beyond all question, the most absorbing in interest. The story has been written many times, from different points of view, by natives and foreigners; from Sir John Spelman to Dr. Pauli. The life of the typical English King is here offered, not to historical students, but to ordinary readers. Partial Contents: of kings and kingship; a thousand years ago; childhood; the Dane; first wave; Alfred on the throne; Athelney; Ehandune; retrospect; King's board of works; King's war office; King's laws, justice, exchequer; King's church; friends; neighbors; King's foe; King's home; King as author; death and will; successors.

Originally published in 1947, this book presents the text of a journal kept by Thomas Hughes from 1778-9. It includes an account of his experiences as a British officer during the American War of Independence, including a period in captivity. The manuscript was previously unprinted at the time of publication.

A classic of Victorian literature, Tom Brown's Schooldays has long had an influence well beyond the middle-class, public school world it describes.

Describes Tom Brown's time at Rugby School from his first football match, through his troubled adolescence when he is savagely bullied by the unspeakable Flashman, to his departure for a wider world as a confident young man.