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  • By: Mike Ashley
  • Narrated by: Roger Davis
  • Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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Here is the whole of recorded British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the United Kingdom for over a thousand years. Fascinating portraits are expertly woven into a history of division and eventual union of the British Isles - even royals we think most familiar are revealed in a new and sometimes surprising light.

This edition includes biographies of the royals of recorded British history, plus an overview of the semi-legendary figures of pre-history and the Dark Ages - an easliy understandable overview for history buffs.

Mike Ashley is the author and editor of over sixty books including Mammoth Book of Locked Room Mysteries, The Mammoth Book of Roman Whodunnits, The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits and unabridged audio of The Brief History of King Arthur.
©2013 Mike Ashley (P)2013 Audible Ltd
Historical Royalty Great Britain
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"Everything its title promises. The pages are filled with ... everything anyone might ever want to know about the royals." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Highly recommended." ( Choice)

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Interesting and concise

Whilst being a brief history, I found it to be detailed, well sourced, well written, and easy to follow. Obviously, the content in question is thoroughly interesting but I found Mile Ashley’s conveyance of the subject highly enjoyable. Roger Davis gives a strong performance, he is clear and easy to listen to. Definitely worth getting in my opinion.

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