A History of Britain: Volume 2

By: Simon Schama

Narrated by: Stephen Thorne

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.

©2012 Simon Schama (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Entertaining and Mind Broadening

This new history of Britain incorporates new knowledge and the new insights gleaned from the study of "ordinary" people and how the great events of history impact them as well as the principals involved. It was narrated very well, and was easy to follow. I am looking forward to listening to Volume 3.

A very detailed history of Great British history

Like volume 1 volume 2 is so incredibly detailed I really enjoyed it.
A very smooth running adventure. Did not feel likde history.

wonderful

I absolutely loved this work. It made me smile, laugh and cry. A truly wonderfull work!!

Wonderful

A very good overall history. The author covers the events with an eye for facts and avoids the usual cliches. I will be looking for more of his work.

Amazing!!!

This is the best book of the three, even though it only encompasses less than two hundred years.