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A History of Britain: Volume 1
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A History of Britain: Volume 1 Mp3 cd - 2016

by Simon Schama; Read by Stephen Thorne


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Simon Schama explores the forces that tore Britain apart during two centuries of dynamic change - transforming outlooks, allegiances and boundaries. From the beginning of July 1637, battles raged on for 200 years - both at home and abroad, on sea and on land, up and down the length of burgeoning Britain, across Europe, America and India. Most would be wars of faith - waged on wide-ranging grounds of political or religious conviction. But as wars of religious passions gave way to campaigns for profit, the British people did come together in the imperial enterprise of 'Britannia Incorporated'. The British Wars is a story of revolution and reaction, inspiration and disenchantment, of progress and catastrophe, and Schama's evocative narrative brings it vividly to life.

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The story of Britain from the earliest settlements in 3000 BC to the death of Elizabeth I 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 major BBC2 series has shown him to be one of our most original and exciting historians.

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  • Title A History of Britain: Volume 1
  • Author Simon Schama; Read by Stephen Thorne
  • Binding MP3 CD
  • Volumes 2
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Audible Studios on Brilliance
  • Date 2016-08
  • Features Unabridged
  • ISBN 9781531875534 / 153187553X
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: British
    • Cultural Region: Ireland
  • Dewey Decimal Code 941
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A History of Britain: Vol 1
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A History of Britain: Vol 1

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Audible Studios on Brilliance audio, 2016. Audio CD. New. mp3 una edition. 6.75x5.25x0.68 inches.
Item Price
NZ$41.10
NZ$21.30 shipping to USA