The Foundation of Empire: from Prehistory to the Plantagenets (A History of England in Six Parts)

"The Six-Part History of England" is the representative work of historical writer Peter Ackroyd, which includes six volumes: "The Founding of the Empire", "The Tudor Dynasty", "The Age of Rebellion", "The Revolutionary Century", "The King of the World" and "Revolution". It writes the historical process of this legendary country in a magnificent way: how this once closed island country gradually turned into an empire with territory all over the world through religious reform, parliamentary system, technological and ideological revolution, and trade and colonial expansion; and how it has repositioned itself in the new post-war order and continues to influence the world now that the empire is declining. Ackroyd's writing conveys his deep attachment to this country that once stood at the apex of human civilization. It not only creates a history of struggle and innovation for the rise of a great power, but also creates a glorious national epic. "The Founding of an Empire" is the first volume of Ackroyd's "Six Parts of History of England", covering the long historical period from the beginning of British civilization to the fall of the Plantagenet dynasty. This volume not only discusses the political and military history of prehistoric Stonehenge, Roman rule, the invasion and conquest of Anglo, Saxon and Jute tribes, the establishment of the Kingdom of England, the Norman Conquest, the Wars of the Roses and the rule of medieval kings, but also explores the origin of the English nation, religious and spiritual life, the formation of customary law, the creation of parliamentary system and the signing of the Magna Carta and other cultural and institutional history. It was through the people's lives, political events and institutional innovations during this period that the British Empire laid a solid foundation for its prosperity.