Between 1485 and 1688, England became a Protestant country under Henry VIII. His daughter, Elizabeth I, battled for succession and supremacy at home, and the discovery of 'the round world' enabled a vast continent across the Atlantic to be explored.
While this new era was spawning the beginnings of modern America, England was engaged in a bloody civil war and sustained a Republican experiment under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell.
This is the second volume in Churchill's famous account. The series remains a testament to the skill and insight of a remarkable storyteller and historian.
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"Great history of England, from prehistoric times up to Henry VIII. Kings, kings, kings.. " — Sean (4 out of 5 stars)
"Great history of England, from prehistoric times up to Henry VIII. Kings, kings, kings.. "
" Probably not the most scholarly work, but I found it to be a pretty enjoyable read. "
" Churchill can say in 20 words what anyone can say in 3. But oh what words. "
" Good although some parts like the story of Boudica were weak. "
" A must read for all anglophiles. "
" Very good book and very interesting. Churchill style of writting made history come alive. "
" Just plain fun. Probably bad history but what the hell it is entertaining. "
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (1874–1965), an author, artist, war correspondent, and politician, is best known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II. After a brief but eventful army career, Churchill became a member of Parliament in 1900, launching a political career that spanned more than sixty years. He served as prime minister from 1940–1945 and from 1951–1955. His numerous honors include the Nobel Prize in Literature, knighthood, and receiving honorary citizenship of the United States from President Kennedy in 1963.
Christian Rodska has worked in theaters all over the United Kingdom and in the West End, and he has recorded hundreds of radio plays and poetry programs. Over the last thirty years he has worked regularly in television, from early programs such as Follyfoot and Doomwatch, to Taggart, Sharpe, and Wycliffe. He has recorded over one hundred audiobooks and has won several awards, including fourteen AudioFile Earphones Awards.
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