The Kings and Queens of Britain
Cath Senker
For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions.
This fascinating audiobook delves into the extraordinary history of the British monarchy, from Alfred the Great in the 9th century to the Windsors in the 21st. Key moments are explored, including the signing of the Magna Carta, the Battle of Hastings and the abdication of King Edward VIII, and the part they played in the rich tapestry of British history.
Duration - 21h 42m.
Author - Cath Senker.
Narrator - Gordon Griffin.
Published Date - Sunday, 21 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2021 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions. This fascinating audiobook delves into the extraordinary history of the British monarchy, from Alfred the Great in the 9th century to the Windsors in the 21st. Key moments are explored, including the signing of the Magna Carta, the Battle of Hastings and the abdication of King Edward VIII, and the part they played in the rich tapestry of British history. Duration - 21h 42m. Author - Cath Senker. Narrator - Gordon Griffin. Published Date - Sunday, 21 January 2024. Copyright - © 2021 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:07:29
Introduction: The Impact of the Monarchy
Duration:03:38:01
Chapter 1: Saxons and Danes – 800s to 1066
Duration:28:12:37
Chapter 2: The Normans – 1066 to 1154
Duration:26:21:32
Chapter 3: The Struggle for Power in Wales – 800 to 1536
Duration:12:18:24
Chapter 4: The House of Anjou – 1154 to 1272
Duration:31:18:33
Chapter 5: Scotland: From the Viking Invasions to Independence – 800 to 1424
Duration:23:23:29
Chapter 6: The Plantagenets – 1272 to 1399
Duration:31:24:10
Chapter 7: The Houses of Lancaster and York – 399 to 1485
Duration:26:30:57
Chapter 8: The Tudors – 1485 to 1603
Duration:45:54:37
Chapter 9: Renaissance Scotland – 1424 to 1625
Duration:13:34:42
Chapter 10: The Stuarts – 1603 to 1714
Duration:41:34:44
Chapter 11: The House of Hanover – 1714 to 1901
Duration:39:49:37
Chapter 12: The Houses of Saxe-Coburg, Gotha and Windsor – 1901 to Present Day
Duration:33:12:38
Closing Credits
Duration:00:20:52