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A Short History of England
- By: Sir Simon Jenkins
- Narrated by: Sir Simon Jenkins
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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A Short History of England sheds light on all the key individuals and events, bringing them together in an enlightening and engaging account of the country's birth, rise to global prominence and then partial eclipse. There have been long synoptic histories of England, but until now there has been no standard short work covering all significant events, themes and individuals.
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Oh dear, but I should have known.
- By Simon Hepworth on 07-02-23
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A Short History of England
- Narrated by: Sir Simon Jenkins
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 06-01-22
- Language: English
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A Short History of Nearly Everything
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 18 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance11,235
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A Short History of Nearly Everything is Bill Bryson's fascinating and humorous quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. He takes subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us, like geology, chemistry, and particle physics, and aims to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. In the company of some extraordinary scientists, Bill Bryson reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before.
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A short Review of Nearly Everything
- By Roy on 08-08-05
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A Short History of Nearly Everything
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 18 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 26-12-04
- Language: English
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A Short History of British Architecture
- From Stonehenge to the Shard
- By: Simon Jenkins
- Narrated by: Simon Jenkins
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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The architecture of Britain is an art gallery all around us. From our streets to squares, through our cities, suburbs and villages, we are surrounded by magnificent buildings of eclectic styles. A Short History of British Architecture is the gripping and untold story of why Britain looks the way it does, from prehistoric Stonehenge to the lofty towers of today.
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A very straightforward and interesting guide
- By Wayne Barrow on 07-10-25
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A Short History of British Architecture
- From Stonehenge to the Shard
- Narrated by: Simon Jenkins
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
- Release date: 07-11-24
- Language: English
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A Short History of Europe
- From Pericles to Putin. Discover the perfect gift for readers of European history!
- By: Simon Jenkins
- Narrated by: Simon Jenkins
- Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall319
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Performance266
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of A Short History of Europe written and read by Simon Jenkins. Europe is an astonishingly successful place. In this dazzling new history, bestselling author Simon Jenkins grippingly tells the story of its evolution from warring peoples to peace, wealth and...
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Nothing new and from a very British point of view
- By Anonymous on 06-01-19
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A Short History of Europe
- From Pericles to Putin. Discover the perfect gift for readers of European history!
- Narrated by: Simon Jenkins
- Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 08-11-18
- Language: English
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A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000
- By: John Gibney
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall275
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Performance239
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Five centuries of Irish history are explored in this informative and accessible volume. John Gibney proceeds from the beginning of Ireland’s modern period and continues through to virtually the present day, offering an integrated overview of the island nation’s cultural, political, and socioeconomic history. This succinct, scholarly study covers important historical events, including the Cromwellian conquest and settlement, the Great Famine, and the struggle for Irish independence.
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great listen on Irish history.
- By Bought it to see what the quality was like. It has the same material like a fancy dress costume. on 12-11-21
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A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 11-08-20
- Language: English
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A History of England in 25 Poems
- By: Catherine Clarke
- Narrated by: Catherine Clarke, Juanita Cox, Roy McMillan
- Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5
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Performance4
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Brought to you by Penguin. A delightful, thoughtful and original new way to understand England's history This is the history of England told in a new way: glimpsed through twenty-five remarkable poems written down between the eighth century and today, which connect us directly with the...
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A wonderful way to do history
- By N. Edwards on 07-12-25
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A History of England in 25 Poems
- Narrated by: Catherine Clarke, Juanita Cox, Roy McMillan
- Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 04-09-25
- Language: English
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A Short History of the Apocalypse
- A Times Bestseller
- By: Frankie Boyle, Charlie Skelton
- Narrated by: Frankie Boyle, Núria Riba Rossy, Yassine Belkacemi
- Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall166
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Performance156
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*A Short History of the Apocalypse: your comprehensive guide to the challenges of Armageddon* Join Frankie Boyle (Saturday Night Swindle; Celebrity Vengeance) and Charlie Skelton (head writer: Ad Naseum; David Suchet's News Sachet) as they debrief time traveller and bon vivant from the late 21st...
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Surrealist Satirical Alternative Future.
- By Mr. Alastair N. Hewitt on 24-04-25
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A Short History of the Apocalypse
- A Times Bestseller
- Narrated by: Frankie Boyle, Núria Riba Rossy, Yassine Belkacemi
- Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 07-11-24
- Language: English
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The History of England
- By: David Crowther
- Original Recording
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This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a library of 150+ hours of shedcasts of me warbling on, and get new shedcasts every month, why not become a ...
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Another great history podcast
- By Mr Michael H Violette on 26-09-23
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A Short History Of Ireland
- By: Jonathan Bardon
- Narrated by: Frances Tomelty
- Length: 22 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall389
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Performance275
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From The Ice Age to Northern Ireland's Peace Settlement and everything in between, the acclaimed academic Dr Jonathan Bardon presents a history of Ireland spanning 10,000 years. Beginning with the Ice Age and Ireland's first plants and wildlife, this history encompasses the arrival of...
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Fantastic history
- By Robert on 27-03-08
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A Short History Of Ireland
- Narrated by: Frances Tomelty
- Length: 22 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 14-03-08
- Language: English
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A Short History of Drunkenness
- By: Mark Forsyth
- Narrated by: Richard Hughes
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall241
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Performance209
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of A Short History of Drunkenness by Mark Forsyth, read by Sh*tfaced Shakespeare's Richard Hughes. Almost every culture on earth has drink, and where there's drink there's drunkenness. But in every age and in every place drunkenness is a little bit...
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Hilarious and Fascinating
- By Jemma on 20-12-17
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A Short History of Drunkenness
- Narrated by: Richard Hughes
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 02-11-17
- Language: English
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A Short History of Ancient Rome
- From the hit 'Short History of...' podcast, this immersive book brings the Roman world to life
- By: Pascal Hughes
- Narrated by: John Hopkins
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Brought to you by Penguin. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life. Immerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling thousand-year story of Ancient Rome...
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An immerisve whistestop tour of Ancient Rome
- By Gardena1 on 23-10-25
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A Short History of Ancient Rome
- From the hit 'Short History of...' podcast, this immersive book brings the Roman world to life
- Narrated by: John Hopkins
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 23-10-25
- Language: English
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The GK Chesterton Collection
- Heretics, Orthodoxy, The Ball and the Cross, What's Wrong with the World, The Ballad of the White Horse, The Flying Inn, A Short History of England, The Dregs of Puritanism, & Liberalism
- By: G. K. Chesterton
- Narrated by: Museum Audiobooks Cast
- Length: 51 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was a British writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary critic. Chesterton wrote around 80 books, several hundred poems, some 200 short stories, several plays, plus 4,000 essays and newspaper columns. He was a columnist for the Daily News and The Illustrated London News.
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Some of Chesterton's Finest Writings
- By S. Lovell on 25-06-25
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The GK Chesterton Collection
- Heretics, Orthodoxy, The Ball and the Cross, What's Wrong with the World, The Ballad of the White Horse, The Flying Inn, A Short History of England, The Dregs of Puritanism, & Liberalism
- Narrated by: Museum Audiobooks Cast
- Length: 51 hrs and 21 mins
- Release date: 26-03-21
- Language: English
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A Short History of England
- By: G. K. Chesterton
- Narrated by: Ben Allen
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Spirited and unpretentious, Chesterton's romp through English history recounts the thrilling story of a somewhat complicated nation, told through the soul of its people. From the Roman roads to the Magna Carta, the Reformation and the rise of democracy, Chesterton compellingly traces England's journey through history, often noting the persistent struggle between ordinary folk and overreaching elites.
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A Short History of England
- Narrated by: Ben Allen
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 28-10-25
- Language: English
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A Short History of London
- The Creation of a World Capital. Discover the perfect history gift for readers who love the city!
- By: Simon Jenkins
- Narrated by: Anthony Howell
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Brought to you by Penguin. LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This unremarkable place - not even included in the Domesday Book - became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand...
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The devil's in the detail.
- By N Sturman on 01-12-20
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A Short History of London
- The Creation of a World Capital. Discover the perfect history gift for readers who love the city!
- Narrated by: Anthony Howell
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 17-10-19
- Language: English
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The History of England, Volume 1
- From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to King John
- By: David Hume
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Length: 20 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Though David Hume (1711-1776) is now best known for his role as a prominent philosopher of the Enlightenment rather than an historian, it was his momentous six-volume The History of England that really brought him national attention during his lifetime. Not surprisingly, this volume covers the greatest number of years; the increasing availability of historical record allows for far greater detail. But Hume is still fascinating as he discusses the passage of time from Julius Caesar, through the advent of William the Conqueror and the Normans, to the death of King John in 1216.
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The History of England, Volume 1
- From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to King John
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Series: The History of England, Book 1
- Length: 20 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 09-05-24
- Language: English
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Short History of England
- By: G. K. Chesterton
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In Short History of England, Gilbert Keith Chesterton offers a captivating exploration of history through the lens of human interaction, framing it as an enduring struggle between civilization and barbarism. His insightful critique reveals the stark contrast between the narratives of recent centuries and the rich tapestry of the medieval era, which is often overlooked in popular histories. Chesterton‚As sharp intellect and mastery of paradox illuminate the absurdities in conventional arguments, making his reflections both thought-provoking and entertaining. This is not just a study of dates ...
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A Short History of England
- By: G. K. Chesterton
- Narrated by: Rayner Bourton
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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G.K. Chesterton was one of the towering figures of British literature in the early twentieth century. A man of massive size, massive personality, and massive appetite, Chesterton famous personality, dress, and personality gave rise to an eponymous adjective: Chestertonian. Although he is renowned for the Father Brown detective series, Chesterton also wrote volumes of nonfiction. First published in 1917, A Short History of England is exactly that, serving Chesterton's goal of publishing "a popular book of history written from the standpoint of a member of the public."
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A Short History of England
- Narrated by: Rayner Bourton
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 11-05-23
- Language: English
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The History of England Volume 2
- King Henry III to King Richard III
- By: David Hume
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Length: 22 hrs and 26 mins
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The second volume of David Hume's classic survey of English history covers nearly 300 years (1200-1485) from the long reign of Henry III to the dramatic end of Richard III on Bosworth Field—he was the last Plantagenet, and the last king of England to die in battle. In telling this all-action tale, Hume delves deeply into contemporary records and presents a considered, even sympathetic view, showing that many factors, not just personalities, resulted in dramatic consequences for the nation.
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The History of England Volume 2
- King Henry III to King Richard III
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Series: The History of England, Book 2
- Length: 22 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 18-07-24
- Language: English
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Saxons vs. Vikings
- Alfred the Great and England in the Dark Ages (The Very, Very Short History of England Series, Book 2)
- By: Ed West
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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In 871, three of England’s four kingdoms were overrun by Vikings, the ruthless, all-conquering Scandinavian raiders who terrorized early medieval Europe. With the Norsemen murdering one king with arrows and torturing another to death by ripping out his lungs, the prospects that faced the kingdom of Wessex were bleak. Worse still, the Saxons were now led by a young man barely out of his teens who was more interested in God than fighting.
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a good listen
- By Suffolk Pest on 12-02-24
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Saxons vs. Vikings
- Alfred the Great and England in the Dark Ages (The Very, Very Short History of England Series, Book 2)
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 10-05-22
- Language: English
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1215 and All That
- Magna Carta and King John (The Very, Very Short History of England Series, Book 3)
- By: Ed West
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
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John Lackland was born to King Henry II and Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitane in December, 1166; he was the youngest of five sons. However, he unexpectedly became the favored heir to his father after a failed rebellion by his older brothers in 1173. He became king in 1199, though his reign was tumultuous and short. After a brief peace with Phillip II of France, war broke out again in 1202 and King John lost most of his holdings on the continent. This led to conflict upon his return from battle. Buffeted from all sides, King John was pushed in 1215 to sign the Magna Carta.
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The birth of democracy and human rights
- By Keiron Wright on 01-04-26
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1215 and All That
- Magna Carta and King John (The Very, Very Short History of England Series, Book 3)
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 24-05-22
- Language: English
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