History of England, Part II From the Accession of Henry VIII to the Revolution of 1689
Tout, T. F. --Powell, F. York
1898
PREFACE
THIS volume is intended to fill the gap between
Professor York Powell's First Part of a School History
of England and the Third Part (dealing with modern
times), by Professor Tout, both of which have already
appeared. Unforeseen circumstances have prevented
the original plan for the completion of this Second
Part from being carried out. The present writer, who
only undertook it in the spring of
1897
,
is not responsible for the delay in its appearance.
The author has aimed at writing on the lines
originally laid down by his colleague Professor York
Powell, to whom he again desires to express gratitude
for his valuable advice and assistance. He also wishes
to thank his friends, Mr. C. H. Firth and Mr. James
Tait, who have kindly read over his proofs for him, and
made many useful corrections and suggestions.
