Listen and read

Step into an infinite world of stories

  • Listen and read as much as you want
  • Over 400 000+ titles
  • Bestsellers in 10+ Indian languages
  • Exclusive titles + Storytel Originals
  • Easy to cancel anytime
Subscribe now
Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

History of Britain: A Captivating Guide to Events and Facts You Should Know about the Story of England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland

5 Ratings

4

Duration
3H 20min
Language
English
Format
Category

History

The vast history of Britain is now at your fingertips!

Britain has a long history, from the days of Roman settlements, such as Londinium (modern-day London), to the days of Britain ruling the waves to the subsequent decline of the empire and the rise of the Commonwealth. It is hard to cover the entire history of Britain in just one book. However, this text seeks to break its history down into easily digestible sections.

This book starts us off at the point at which Britain entered into the historical record. Follow along as we unveil the invasion of Julius Caesar and the conquests of later Romans. These were the first people to write down their thoughts and feelings about Britain’s inhabitants.

The Roman Empire itself would eventually crash, but Hadrian’s Wall, as well as a multitude of Roman settlements, would remain. These were inherited by the Anglo-Saxons, who arrived from the German-speaking lands just across the English Chanel. The Anglo-Saxons created a rich history and culture but would be supplanted by the Normans in 1066.

The Tudor dynasty emerged in 1485, fundamentally changing life in Britain. The most notorious Tudor of all, King Henry VIII, broke free from Roman Catholicism and instituted the Church of England with himself at its head.

Here is just a peek at what you will learn:

• The rise of Anglo-Saxon rule and the establishment of England • William the Conqueror and how he changed the course of British history • Henry VIII and the Protestant Reformation • The many conflicts between England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland • The legacy of Wales and Welsh culture • Scotland’s role in British affairs • Britain’s involvement in World War One and World War Two • Famous myths and legends of the British Isles

Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about the fascinating history of Britain!

© 2023 Captivating History (Audiobook): 9798368933450

Release date

Audiobook: 25 February 2023

Others also enjoyed ...

  1. Anglo-Saxon England Before the Norman Conquest: The History and Legacy of the Anglo-Saxons during the Early Middle Ages Charles River Editors
  2. Medieval Europe Chris Wickham
  3. 1066: History in an Hour Kaye Jones
  4. The Civilization of the Middle Ages: A Completely Revised and Expanded Edition of Medieval History, the Life and Death of a Civilization Norman F. Cantor
  5. Crown and Country: A History of England through the Monarchy David Starkey
  6. Crusaders: An Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands Dan Jones
  7. The Medieval Anarchy: History in an Hour Kaye Jones
  8. Anglo-Saxons: A Captivating Guide to the People Who Inhabited Great Britain from the Early Middle Ages to the Norman Conquest of England: A Captivating Guide to the People Who Inhabited Great Britain from the Early Middle Ages to the Norman Conquest of England Captivating History
  9. The History of Britain: From neolithic times to the present day Richard Dargie
  10. Viking Britain: A History Thomas Williams
  11. The Mamluks: The History and Legacy of the Medieval Slave Soldiers Who Established a Dynasty in Egypt Charles River Editors
  12. Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages Dan Jones
  13. Medieval Mysteries: The History Behind the Myths of the Middle Ages Thomas F. Madden
  14. The Normans: From Raiders to Kings Lars Brownworth
  15. The Gunpowder Plot: History in an Hour Sinead Fitzgibbon
  16. Early Modern England: An Enthralling Overview of the Tudors, Stuarts, Renaissance, Reformation, and Other Events That Shaped Early Modern England Enthralling History
  17. The Birth of the West: Rome, Germany, France, and the Creation of Europe in the Tenth Century Paul Collins
  18. The Medieval World I: Kingdoms, Empires, and War Thomas F. Madden
  19. Medieval People Eileen Power
  20. Henry VIII: History in an Hour Simon Court
  21. The Crusades Abigail Archer
  22. The Reformation: History in an Hour Edward A Gosselin
  23. A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance; Portrait of an Age William Manchester
  24. Churchill: History in an Hour Andrew Mulholland
  25. The Knights Templar: A Captivating Guide to a Powerful Catholic Military Order and Their Impact on the Crusades Captivating History
  26. Henry VIII’s Wives: History in an Hour Julie Wheeler
  27. The Medieval World II: Society, Economy, and Culture Thomas F. Madden
  28. Stories of Women in the Middle Ages Maria Teresa Brolis
  29. The Great Siege: Malta 1565 Ernle Bradford
  30. The Lombards: The History and Legacy of the Germanic Group that Dominated Italy after the Fall of Rome Charles River Editors
  31. Dickens: History in an Hour Kaye Jones
  32. The Anatomy of Fascism Robert O. Paxton
  33. Phantom Terror: The Threat of Revolution and the Repression of Liberty 1789-1848 Adam Zamoyski
  34. The Guns of August Barbara W. Tuchman
  35. Reformations: The Early Modern World, 1450-1650 Carlos M. N. Eire
  36. The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land Thomas Asbridge
  37. Russia: The Story of War Gregory Carleton
  38. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany William L. Shirer
  39. Armageddon: The Battle for Germany 1944-45 Max Hastings
  40. The Medici: Power, Money, and Ambition in the Italian Renaissance Paul Strathern
  41. The Borgias: Power and Depravity in Renaissance Italy Paul Strathern
  42. How to Behave Badly in Renaissance Britain Ruth Goodman
  43. Ancient Greece, Second Edition: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times Thomas R. Martin
  44. A History of the World Andrew Marr
  45. Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn Daniel Gordis