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The New World
- A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Volume II
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 10-09-06
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
Regular price: $20.99
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As the Allies prepared for the Normandy invasion many war councils were held. At Teheran, the first of the Big Three conferences, decisive steps were taken to ensure this. Discussion was opened as to what shape and form the world would take after the defeat of the enemy. But with 185 divisions ranged against them the primary task was still the prosecution of the war to the unconditional surrender of the enemy.
Publisher's Summary
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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- Elizabeth Weingarten
- 08-27-08
Churchill series
Wonderful. He writes brilliantly and the history is fascinating.
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Brenda
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 04-22-09
History worth listening to!
I have the books, but it is much more enjoyable to listen to this history.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-07-12
Great way to get context to the history I love
Would you listen to The New World again? Why?
Yes. I would listen to it to put happenings in perspective when I am reading/listening to other historical books be they fiction or non-fiction. I found myself thinking of what I heard on my way to work throughout the day.
I have read books that are related to the invasion by the Romans, and the War of the Roses, etc., and now I understand how those events came to be and the impact they had on the people and government of England.
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- Luke Mullen
- Silicon Valley, CA
- 07-07-18
Awesome
Listening to Churchill’s “History Of English Speaking Peoples” has made me aware of both the origins of many aspects of the US Constitution and from where George RR Martin obtained 50% of his “Game of Thrones” content.
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- Nathan
- 08-15-17
Another great book my Churchill!
What a great story told by the master story teller. Churchill's telling of history brings the major players and forces that shaped the modern world to life! I especially appreciate the analysis he puts into the character of the people.
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- Dawn Reichard
- LEVITTOWN, PA, US
- 01-23-12
LOVED IT!
What made the experience of listening to The New World the most enjoyable?
I loved it so much. I started it over again. The Tudor dynasty is always fascinating, what came after was just as interesting.
What did you like best about this story?
So many stories embellish and conjecture and this is just the facts, without all the flowery stuff.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- John S.
- Seattle, WA United States
- 01-25-10
For hardcore English history buffs!
The narrator tries his best, but I really found my ears glazing over with all the personalities and battle details from the English Civil War!
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
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- Ross S. Cann
- 12-11-12
Mideval Brittain
What did you like best about The New World? What did you like least?
Just a three star. Winston gives too many plugs to his ancestors for unimportant statements.actions. Well written, of course
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- Mr Alexander Erskine
- 07-21-18
Fascinating period of history
Churchill & the narrator hold your interest through a fascinating period of history. Lots of quotes and insights that make it good story telling rather than just historical fact that can be so dry.
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- Stuart C. Clarke
- 01-19-13
Fascinating and Accessible History
The lucid & penetrating style of Churchill combined with Christian Rodska's involving reading style make this a perfect introduction to English History. A great overview for the amateur including extracts from speeches and documents from witnesses to make everything come vividly alive. One quibble is that there are hardly any index points compared the CD which makes it a little hard to navigate at first.