John Richard Green's History of the English People remains a classic work of English history, notable for its lively and engaging style as well as its meticulous scholarship. This volume focuses on two key periods in the development of English law and government, culminating in the rise of Parliament as a dominant political force. Green's careful attention to detail and vivid storytelling make this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.