The shore was covered with men ready for battle: Early Britons ready for battle as Caesar sails his galleys to find a suitable landing place, illustration from 'Our Island Story' by H.E. Marshall, published by T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd, London, 1905 (detail)
'Will you follow me men?': Boadicea spiriting her men to fight, her daughters beside her, illustration from 'Our Island Story' by H.E. Marshall, published by T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd, London, 1905 (detail)
Rowena came into the room carrying a beautiful golden cup, illustration from 'Our Island Story' by H.E. Marshall, published by T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd, London, 1905 (detail)
He stood there holding the Magic sword in his hand, illustration from 'Our Island Story' by H.E. Marshall, published by T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd, London, 1905 (detail)
Alfred found much pleasure in reading, illustration from 'Our Island Story' by H.E. Marshall, published by T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd, London, 1905 (detail)
It seemed as if he rode alone to defy the whole English army, illustration from 'Our Island Story' by H.E. Marshall, published by T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd, London, 1905 (detail)
The little boy knelt before the King and stammered out the story, illustration from 'Our Island Story' by H.E. Marshall, published by T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd, London, 1905 (detail)
Richard went away to Palestine, illustration from 'Our Island Story' by H.E. Marshall, published by T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd, London, 1905 (detail)
The Count rode again and again at Edward till his lance was splintered in his hand, illustration from 'Our Island Story' by H.E. Marshall, published by T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd, London, 1905 (detail)
Bruce lifted his battle-axe high in the air, then brought it crashing down upon the helmet of Bohun, illustration from 'Our Island Story' by H.E. Marshall, published by T.C. & E.C. Jack Ltd, London, 1905 (detail)