Listen and read

Step into an infinite world of stories

  • Read and listen as much as you want
  • Over 950 000 titles
  • Exclusive titles + Storytel Originals
  • Easy to cancel anytime
Try now
image.devices-Singapore 2x

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. 1066: History in an Hour Kaye Jones
  2. Anglo-Saxon England Before the Norman Conquest: The History and Legacy of the Anglo-Saxons during the Early Middle Ages Charles River Editors
  3. Crusaders: An Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands Dan Jones
  4. Medieval Europe Chris Wickham
  5. A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century Barbara W. Tuchman
  6. 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
  7. The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 Christopher Clark
  8. Crown and Country: A History of England through the Monarchy David Starkey
  9. Medieval Mysteries: The History Behind the Myths of the Middle Ages Thomas F. Madden
  10. 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
  11. Viking Britain: A History Thomas Williams
  12. The History of Britain: From neolithic times to the present day Richard Dargie
  13. The Normans: From Raiders to Kings Lars Brownworth
  14. The Mamluks: The History and Legacy of the Medieval Slave Soldiers Who Established a Dynasty in Egypt Charles River Editors
  15. The Medieval World I: Kingdoms, Empires, and War Thomas F. Madden
  16. Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages Dan Jones
  17. Early Modern England: An Enthralling Overview of the Tudors, Stuarts, Renaissance, Reformation, and Other Events That Shaped Early Modern England Enthralling History
  18. The Gunpowder Plot: History in an Hour Sinead Fitzgibbon
  19. Summer of Blood: The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 Dan Jones
  20. Henry VIII: History in an Hour Simon Court
  21. Medieval People Eileen Power
  22. The Balkans: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Balkan Peninsula, Starting from Classical Antiquity through the Middle Ages to the Modern Period Captivating History
  23. Medieval Europe: A Captivating Guide to European History during the Middle Ages, Starting with the Fall of Rome through Byzantium, the Carolingian Empire and Crusades to the Renaissance Captivating History
  24. The Birth of the West: Rome, Germany, France, and the Creation of Europe in the Tenth Century Paul Collins
  25. The Crusades Abigail Archer
  26. A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance; Portrait of an Age William Manchester
  27. The Reformation: History in an Hour Edward A Gosselin
  28. Stories of Women in the Middle Ages Maria Teresa Brolis
  29. The Medieval World II: Society, Economy, and Culture Thomas F. Madden
  30. Dickens: History in an Hour Kaye Jones
  31. Churchill: History in an Hour Andrew Mulholland
  32. Henry VIII’s Wives: History in an Hour Julie Wheeler
  33. The Anatomy of Fascism Robert O. Paxton
  34. The Venetians: A New History: From Marco Polo to Casanova Paul Strathern
  35. The Great Siege: Malta 1565 Ernle Bradford
  36. Reformations: The Early Modern World, 1450-1650 Carlos M. N. Eire
  37. Phantom Terror: The Threat of Revolution and the Repression of Liberty 1789-1848 Adam Zamoyski
  38. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany William L. Shirer
  39. The Borgias: Power and Depravity in Renaissance Italy Paul Strathern
  40. Armageddon: The Battle for Germany 1944-45 Max Hastings
  41. The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land Thomas Asbridge
  42. Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn Daniel Gordis
  43. How to Behave Badly in Renaissance Britain Ruth Goodman
  44. A History of the World Andrew Marr

Features:

  • Over 950 000 titles

  • Kids Mode (child safe environment)

  • Download books for offline access

  • Cancel anytime

Most popular

Unlimited

For those who want to listen and read without limits.

S$12.98 /month
3 days for free
  • 1 account

  • Unlimited Access

  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

Try now

Unlimited Bi-yearly

For those who want to listen and read without limits.

S$69 /6 months
14 days for free
Save 11%
  • 1 account

  • Unlimited Access

  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

Try now

Unlimited Yearly

For those who want to listen and read without limits.

S$119 /year
14 days for free
Save 24%
  • 1 account

  • Unlimited Access

  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

Try now

Family

For those who want to share stories with family and friends.

From S$14.90/month
  • 2-3 accounts

  • Unlimited Access

  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

2 accounts

S$14.90 /month
Try now