The work of the famous English positivist historian of the 19th century. John Richard Greene (1837–1883) covers a huge swath of British history, from the English landing on the British Isles in the 5th century. until the 70s of the 19th century. It covers various historical aspects: the formation and formation of the Kingdom of England, the process of feudalization and political unification of the country, civil strife and war, the emergence of parliament and the formation of an estate monarchy, the formation of political parties, the creation of the Anglican Church during the Reformation and colonial conquests... Of particular educational value and fascination the works have survived to this day.