British History for Dummies

De: Sean Lang

Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble

"My kind of history!" says Terry Jones (Monty Python) of British History for Dummies.

Putting history into a perspective, this is an engaging, entertaining and educational trip through time, packing in equal parts fun and facts. Recently updated, British History For Dummies introduces listeners to recent events, including British actions in Afghanistan, and David Cameron's formation of Britain's first coalition Cabinet since World War II.

But don't worry - British History For Dummies doesn't skimp on the old stuff! It's a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always got those kings and queens confused? Never sure what happened when? You need this audiobook. You'll hear rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire-building, and forbidden love - not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips.

With more than 250 million books in print and more than 1,800 titles, For Dummies is the most widely recognized and highly regarded reference series in the world. Since 1991, For Dummies has helped millions make everything easier. For Dummies audiobooks offer listeners proven experts presenting even the most complex subjects in plain English.

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amazing

it took me weeks to get through it, but I learned SO MUCH. great fun reader enjoying well written material. best book I have listened to for years.

Well done

Complete and extensive!!! Britain has a long and wide history and it is where everything contemporary began!!!

Great overview of British History!

A great place to start if you’re looking for the history of Britain and the beginning of the Monarchy. It is superbly narrated and a terrific listen. I just finished listening for the second time. It has lead me to other books on British History and now I’m hooked.

Don’t Miss This!!

I liked everything about this audiobook. The detail the humor the delivery was all excellent. It helped give me an overall understanding and enrich my trip to the UK. So glad I hooked up with the book.

Excellent summary of British History

I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. Covers the main story of over 2000 years of British history in a captivating way and with an engaging audio narration .

I wish the British history I studied at school had been as interesting and as comprehensive as this.