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A History of Britain, Volume 1

Audiobook

The story of Britain from the earliest settlements in 3000BC to the death of Elizabeth 1 in 1603.

To look back at the past is to understand the present. In this vivid account of over 4,000 years of British history Simon Schama takes us on an epic journey which encompasses the very beginnings of the nation’s identity, when the first settlers landed on Orkney.

From the successes and failures of the monarchy to the daily life of a Roman soldier stationed on Hadrian’s Wall, Schama gives a vivid, fascinating account of the many different stories and struggles that lie behind the growth of our island nation. Simon Schama’s hugely successful BBC2 series has shown him to be one of our most original and exciting historians. Timothy West’s abridged reading of the book accompanying the series, introduced by Schama himself reading his own Preface, bears further testimony to his extraordinary gift for story-telling.


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Publisher: BBC Audio Edition: Unabridged

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781405695336
  • File size: 229019 KB
  • Release date: November 16, 2005
  • Duration: 07:57:07

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781405695336
  • File size: 229429 KB
  • Release date: November 16, 2005
  • Duration: 07:57:03
  • Number of parts: 8

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History Nonfiction

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English

The story of Britain from the earliest settlements in 3000BC to the death of Elizabeth 1 in 1603.

To look back at the past is to understand the present. In this vivid account of over 4,000 years of British history Simon Schama takes us on an epic journey which encompasses the very beginnings of the nation’s identity, when the first settlers landed on Orkney.

From the successes and failures of the monarchy to the daily life of a Roman soldier stationed on Hadrian’s Wall, Schama gives a vivid, fascinating account of the many different stories and struggles that lie behind the growth of our island nation. Simon Schama’s hugely successful BBC2 series has shown him to be one of our most original and exciting historians. Timothy West’s abridged reading of the book accompanying the series, introduced by Schama himself reading his own Preface, bears further testimony to his extraordinary gift for story-telling.


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  • Details

    Publisher:
    BBC Audio
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781405695336
    File size: 229019 KB
    Release date: November 16, 2005
    Duration: 07:57:07

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781405695336
    File size: 229429 KB
    Release date: November 16, 2005
    Duration: 07:57:03
    Number of parts: 8

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    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English
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