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A History of Britain: Volume 2

By: Simon Schama
Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
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Timothy West reads the second volume of Simon Schama's compelling chronicle of the British Isles.

The British wars began on the morning of 23 July 1637, heralding 200 years of battles. Most were driven by religious or political conviction, as Republicans and Royalists, Catholics and Protestants, Tories and Whigs, and colonialists and natives vied for supremacy. Of the battles not fought on home territory, many took place across Europe, America, India, and also at sea.

Schama's examination of this turbulent period reveals how the British people eventually united in imperial enterprise, forming 'Britannia Incorporated'. The story of that change evokes the memory of such enduringly influential people as Oliver Cromwell, as well as lesser known but equally extraordinary individuals. A story of revolution and reaction, progress and catastrophe, this is a vivid account of two centuries which changed Britain.

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Captivating

I love this narrator really adds to the text. Great story teller, really captivating, but honest and clear sighted with Simon Schama's usual fascination with words.

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OUTSTANDING

Simon Schama is the greatest History writer in the world today.
This book is simply outstanding.
Steven Thorne perfectly narrates this amazing story of the British Emprire, can't wait for volume 3.

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Good pace and good insights

I enjoyed the narration which was right for the material.

I learned plenty about the history of this period from the book and really enjoyed it.

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