The History of Britain, Richard Dargie
The History of Britain, Richard Dargie
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The History of Britain
From neolithic times to the present day

Author: Richard Dargie

Narrator: Roger May

Unabridged: 11 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/15/2020


Synopsis

From the Stone Age to the 21st century, The History of Britain chronicles the epic story of this small but turbulent kingdom.
Listen to the incredible events of the Norman invasions, the execution of Charles I, the uprisings in Dark Age Wales, the birth of tabloid newspapers in Victorian Britain and much more. Fully revised and updated to include the latest political developments, this fascinating audiobook helps readers to navigate this vast and enthralling history.
Topics include:• Our earliest ancestors• Boudicca's revolt• Dark Age culture• The Viking incursions• Victorian voting reforms• The birth of the welfare state• Brexit and the Scottish independence referendum

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rick on August 05, 2020

Perfunctory. A history of Britain that mentions Aneurin Bevan more than it mentions William Shakespeare has got some issues to deal with. But there are some satisfactory chronological connections made here. The early history is, of course, much better than the later material.......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on November 29, 2015

This is an excellent whistle-stop tour of British history. I use it most often as a first port of call for placing the books I am reading into context.......more