Published by Ecco Books, Two Histories of England unites the witty satire of Jane Austen and the dramatic storytelling of Charles Dickens in one fascinating volume.
 
With an introduction by renowned historian David Starkey, this edition highlights the very different ways two of literature’s greatest voices approached the idea of history.
 
Austen’s The History of England, written at age 16, is a playful and irreverent take on England’s monarchs, filled with humor and sharp commentary.
Dickens’s A Child’s History of England offers a sweeping, dramatic retelling of the nation’s past, written with his trademark flair for character and narrative.
 
A compelling book for collectors, students of literature, and Anglophiles, this Ecco edition is as handsome as it is insightful.
 
⭐ Why You’ll Love It
Combines two literary giants in one collectible edition.
Austen’s early satire offers a rare glimpse of her youthful wit.
Dickens’s retelling brings history to life in his signature style.
David Starkey’s introduction bridges classic literature with modern scholarship.
 
🎯 Perfect For
Collectors of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens editions.
Students of English literature and satire.
Anglophiles and British history enthusiasts.