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CheshireCharles E. Kelsey

Cheshire

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Original author: Charles E. Kelsey

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"Cheshire" by Charles E. Kelsey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to examine the history and evolution of the English county of Cheshire, utilizing local antiquities and significant historical sites to illustrate broader national movements. It presents a detailed exploration of the region's geography, inhabitants, and notable events throughout its history. At the start of "Cheshire," Kelsey introduces the geographical importance of the county, describing its natural features and how they've influenced its historical development. He emphasizes the role of rivers, hills, and the overall landscape in supporting local livelihoods and shaping historical events. The opening chapters outline the significance of Cheshire's position within England—highlighting its ancient connections to various peoples throughout history, including the Britons, Romans, and later Anglo-Saxon groups—setting the stage for the county's rich historical narrative. The preface also expresses the educational intent of the text, targeting school students and aiming to cultivate an appreciation for local history.

Cheshire, by Charles E. Kelsey. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #42887.

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38 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface714 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: Position and Natural Features of Cheshire1,802 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: The Making of Cheshire. I1,197 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: THE MAKING OF CHESHIRE (cont.). II1,113 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: Early Inhabitants of Cheshire1,567 words
  6. 6.Chapter V: The Romans in Cheshire. I1,468 words
  7. 7.Chapter VI: The Romans in Cheshire. II2,047 words
  8. 8.Chapter VII: Saxons and Angles Come to Cheshire1,107 words
  9. 9.Chapter VIII: The Cross in Cheshire1,113 words
  10. 10.Chapter IX: The Coming of the Northmen2,003 words
  11. 11.Chapter X: The Normans Come to Cheshire2,221 words
  12. 12.Chapter XI: The Norman Abbeys and Churches of Cheshire2,222 words
  13. 13.Chapter XII: The Earls of the County Palatine1,942 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIII: The Churches of the Thirteenth Century1,401 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIV: Growth of Towns in Cheshire1,823 words
  16. 16.Chapter XV: Edward the First and Cheshire1,695 words
  17. 17.Chapter XVI: The Coming of the Friars1,679 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVII: A Deposed King2,024 words
  19. 19.Chapter XVIII: The Rival Roses1,157 words
  1. 20.Chapter XIX: Churches of the Middle Ages1,866 words
  2. 21.Chapter XX: The Reformation and the Great Awakening1,703 words
  3. 22.Chapter XXI: Elizabethan Cheshire. I1,955 words
  4. 23.Chapter XXII: Elizabethan Cheshire. II1,786 words
  5. 24.Chapter XXIII: The Rule of the Stuarts1,189 words
  6. 25.Chapter XXIV: CIVIL War in Cheshire. I1,177 words
  7. 26.Chapter XXV: CIVIL War in Cheshire. II1,742 words
  8. 27.Chapter XXVI: CIVIL War in Cheshire. III1,216 words
  9. 28.Chapter XXVII: The Fall of the Stuarts2,045 words
  10. 29.Chapter XXVIII: The Eighteenth Century. I1,499 words
  11. 30.Chapter XXIX: The Eighteenth Century. II995 words
  12. 31.Chapter XXX: The Industrial Revolution. I1,326 words
  13. 32.Chapter XXXI: The Industrial Revolution. II1,148 words
  14. 33.Chapter XXXII: The Railways of Cheshire1,233 words
  15. 34.Chapter XXXIII: Progress and Reform in the Nineteenth Century1,874 words
  16. 35.Chapter XXXIV: The Reign of a Great Queen2,107 words
  17. 36.Chapter XXXV: Famous Men and Women of Cheshire1,835 words
  18. 37.Conclusion2,028 words
  19. 38.Part III: , To the Outbreak of the Great War. Pp. 367, with 1771,132 words