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  • The History of Britain

  • From Neolithic Times to the Present Day
  • By: Richard Dargie
  • Narrated by: Roger May
  • Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins
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Summary

From the Stone Age to the 21st century, The History of Britain chronicles the epic story of this small but turbulent kingdom.

Divided into major historical periods, this book covers both well-known and obscure events. Find out about 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 book helps listeners to navigate this vast and enthralling history.

Topics include:

  • Our earliest ancestors
  • Boudica's revolt
  • Dark Age culture
  • The Viking incursions
  • Victorian voting reforms
  • The birth of the welfare state
  • Brexit and the Scottish independence referendum
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  • Categories: History
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Just dates and names not why

No real information on why things were happening, just a flurry of dates and names

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