Monarchy is more than the biographies of the kings and queens of England. It is
an in-depth examination of what the English monarchy has meant, in terms of the expression of the individual, the Mother of Parliaments, Magna Carta, the laws of England and the land of England. This is the history of ideas and ideals, as well as colourful characters, brought to life by David Starkey's unique gifts as a communicator. David Starkey's scholarship combines with his engaging and popular style to produce another winner.
The importance of the rich heritage of the Anglo-Saxon kings is underlined and among the kings most heavily featured are: Alfred the Great, Canute, Edward the Confessor, William the Conqueror, Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, and Henry III. The last king featured in this volume is Henry VI.
Written By : Christopher Lee
Narrated By : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Runtime : 11 hours 30 minutes
Categories : Non Fiction
British
Pre 1900
Price : $31.99
Using a range of contemporary documents, this is an informative, engaging and fascinating insight into the rise - and eventual fall - of the British Empire. More info... |
Written By : Various
Narrated By : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Runtime : 3 hours 40 minutes
Categories : 20th Century
Social & Economic
British
Non Fiction
Price : $22.25
Presents the history of the Twentieth Century, based on contemporary accounts of events as they happened, using BBC Archives. Presented in 10 episodes as a unique oral history. One for each decade... More info... |
Written By : Simon Schama
Narrated By : Timothy West
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Runtime : 8 hours
Categories : British
History
Pre 1900
Price : $34.25
This epic three-volume history explores life's grand themes through Britain's rich and colourful history. More info... |
Written By : Antonia Fraser
Narrated By : Isla Blair
Published By : Orion Publishing Group
Runtime : 7 hours
Categories : British
Women
Royalty and Heads of State
Price : $15.99
The story Antonia Fraser tells is romantic and cruel, funny and sad, dramatic and enthralling. Henry's wives emerge not simply as appendages to their husband, but as intriguing individuals. More info... |
Written By : Antonia Fraser
Narrated By : Robert Powell
Published By : Orion Publishing Group
Runtime : 6 hours 45 minutes
Categories : Historical
True Crime
British
Price : $15.99
Dramatically recreating the conditions and motives that surrounded the fateful night of 5 November 1605, Antinia Fraser unravels the tangled web of religion and politics that spawned the plot. More info... |
