Berkshire

This work presents an incredible history of Berkshire. Berkshire is a historic county in South East England. It was one of the home counties and was recognized by Queen Elizabeth II as the Royal County of Berkshire in 1957 because of the presence of Windsor Castle. The author, Horace Woollaston Monckton, includes vivid descriptions of the county and its history. He makes frequent comparisons of the locations with American spots. Monckton entertains the readers with short biographies of the famous personalities of the place and adds to their curiosity by giving unknown facts about it. The detailed facts presented with accuracy make this work historically significant.