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About this book
Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge. Catalog subjects include Great Britain -- History -- Anecdotes. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.
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- Language
- English
- Copyright status
- Public domain
- Source edition
- Project Gutenberg ebook #9474
English level
B2–C1 · Deep reading
Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II is calibrated from 39,072 sampled words across 44 chapters: sentences average 29.5 words, 54.5% exceed 24 words and 6.2% of words are nine letters or longer.
Explore the B2–C1 level →Sentence rhythm
What the prose asks
Extended sentences averaging 29.5 words, with 29.5% reaching 40 words or more
Vocabulary
What may slow you down
6.2% of sampled words contain nine or more letters and about 1.92 marked archaic terms per thousand words; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter
Reading rhythm
Long-form project
Many short stopping points support flexible sessions. About 31 calm 30-minute sessions.
Suggested approach
Read with momentum
Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images
Best starting point
Begin with chapter one
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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.
Table of contents
44 chapters
- 01PREFACE.2 min
- 02CAMEOS OF THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND2 min
- 03CAMEO I. ROLF GANGER. (900-932.)17 min
- 04CAMEO II. WILLIAM LONGSWORD AND RICHARD THE FEARLESS. (932-996.)16 min
- 05CAMEO III. YOUTH OF THE CONQUEROR. (1036-1066.)12 min
- 06CAMEO IV. EARL GODWIN. (1012-1052.)15 min
- 07CAMEO V. THE TWO HAROLDS. (1060-1066.)8 min
- 08CAMEO VI. THE NORMAN INVASION. (1066.)10 min
- 09CAMEO VII. THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS. (1066.)15 min
- 10CAMEO VIII. THE CAMP OF REFUGE. (1067-1072.)19 min
- 11CAMEO IX. THE LAST SAXON BISHOP. (1008-1095.)14 min
- 12CAMEO X. THE CONQUEROR. (1066-1087.)8 min
- 13CAMEO XI. THE CONQUEROR’S CHILDREN. (1050-1087.)15 min
- 14CAMEO XII. THE CROWN AND THE MITRE.20 min
- 15CAMEO XIII. THE FIRST CRUSADE. (1095-1100.)20 min
- 16CAMEO XIV. THE ETHELING FAMILY. (1010-1159.)28 min
- 17CAMEO XV. THE COUNTS OF ANJOU. (888-1142.)22 min
- 18CAMEO XVI. VISITORS OF HENRY I. (1120-1134.)18 min
- 19CAMEO XVII. THE BATTLE OF THE STANDARD. (1135-1138.)14 min
- 20CAMEO XVIII. THE SNOWS OF OXFORD. (1138-1154.)9 min
- 21CAMEO XIX. YOUTH OF BECKET. (1154-1162)15 min
- 22CAMEO XX. THE CONSTITUTIONS OF CLARENDON. (1163-1172.)14 min
- 23CAMEO XXI. DEATH OF BECKET. (1166-1172.)22 min
- 24CAMEO XXII. THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND. (1172)25 min
- 25CAMEO XXIII. THE REBELLIOUS EAGLETS. (1149-1189.)25 min
- 26CAMEO XXIV. THE THIRD CRUSADE. (1189-1193)29 min
- 27CAMEO XXV. ARTHUR OF BRITTANY. (1187-1206.)10 min
- 28CAMEO XXVI. THE INTERDICT. (1207-1214.)20 min
- 29CAMEO XXVII. MAGNA CHARTA. (1214-1217.)26 min
- 30CAMEO XXVIII. THE FIEF OF ROME. (1217-1254.)17 min
- 31CAMEO XXIX. THE LONGESPÉES IN THE EGYPTIAN CRUSADES. (1219-1254.)29 min
- 32CAMEO XXX. SIMON DE MONTFORT. (1232-1266.)31 min
- 33CAMEO XXXI. THE LAST OF THE CRUSADERS. (1267-1291.)22 min
- 34CAMEO XXXII. The CYMRY. (B.C. 66 A.D. 1269.)15 min
- 35CAMEO XXXIII. THE ENGLISH JUSTINIAN. (1272-1292.)19 min
- 36CAMEO XXXIV. THE HAMMER OF THE SCOTS. (1292-1305.)24 min
- 37CAMEO XXXV. THE EVIL TOLL. (1294-1305.)16 min
- 38CAMEO XXXVI. ROBERT THE BRUCE (1305-1308.)21 min
- 39CAMEO XXXVII. THE VICTIM OF BLACKLOW HILL.18 min
- 40CAMEO XXXVIII. BANNOCKBURN. (1307-1313.)23 min
- 41CAMEO XXXIX. THE KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE. (1292-1316.)14 min
- 42CAMEO XL. THE BARONS’ WARS. (1310-1327.)27 min
- 43CAMEO XLI. GOOD KING ROBERT’S TESTAMENT. (1314-1329.)16 min
- 44INDEX.21 min





