The History Of Deal, And Its Neighborhood

From The Invasion Of Britain, On The Shore Of Deal, By Julius Caesar, B.C. 55 To The Present Time (1864)

von Stephen Pritchard

380 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The History of Deal, and Its Neighborhood: From the Invasion of Britain, on the Shore of Deal, by Julius Caesar, B.C. 55 to the Present Time (1864) is a comprehensive account of the history of Deal, a town located in Kent, England, and its surrounding areas. The book, written by Stephen Pritchard, covers the period from the invasion of Britain by Julius Caesar in 55 BC to the mid-19th century.The book begins with an overview of the early history of Deal, including its role as a strategic location for military defense and trade. Pritchard then delves into the various historical events that have shaped the town and its people, including the Norman Conquest, the Black Death, and the English Civil War.Throughout the book, Pritchard provides detailed accounts of the town's development, including the growth of its fishing industry, the building of its famous pier, and the establishment of its various churches and schools. He also explores the lives of notable figures from Deal's past, such as the pirate Captain Kidd and the author Daniel Defoe.The book concludes with an examination of Deal's present-day status as a popular seaside resort, as well as its continued importance as a military base. Overall, The History of Deal, and Its Neighborhood is a fascinating and informative account of a town with a rich and varied history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781104493905
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC