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A Great and Terrible King

Edward I and the Forging of Britain

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A Great and Terrible King

By: Marc Morris
Narrated by: Ralph Lister
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This is the first major biography for a generation of a truly formidable king. Edward I is familiar to millions as 'Longshanks', conqueror of Scotland and nemesis of Sir William Wallace ('Braveheart'). Edward was born to rule England, but believed that it was his right to rule all of Britain. His reign was one of the most dramatic of the entire Middle Ages, leading to war and conquest on an unprecedented scale and leaving a legacy of division that has lasted from his day to our own.

In his astonishingly action-packed life, Edward defeated and killed the famous Simon de Montfort in battle, travelled across Europe to the Holy Land on crusade, conquered Wales, extinguishing forever its native rulers and constructed - at Conwy, Harlech, Beaumaris and Caernarfon - the most magnificent chain of castles ever created. After the death of his first wife, he erected the Eleanor Crosses - the grandest funeral monuments ever fashioned for an English monarch.

©2008 Marc Morris (P)2021 Penguin Audio Europe Great Britain Historical Medieval Politics & Activism Royalty England Middle Ages Scotland War United Kingdom
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Marc Morris does it again. An in-depth reflection of bygone ruler in bygone age. Written with the attention to detail of Simon Schama and thrilling pace of Bernard Cornwall. Well worth a read.

A Great and Terrific Read

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I’ve learned so much from this book. If you’re a lover of English history, do yourself a favour and read (listen) to this one.

Truly spectacular

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Well researched history that reads like a novel. This is a brilliant account of Longshanks’ life, exploits and achievements.

Excellent!

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Thoroughly researched, written like a novel, Ralph Lister is a great narrator. What more can I say!!? Recommend this highly if you are interested in the topic! Would’ve liked the story to continue into the next reign.

Loved this!

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A very well narated history of great significance regarding the formation of the United Kingdom.

An Engaging Insight into One of the Most Kingly Kings in History.

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Loved the narrator’s enthusiasm! As always, this author’s content was meticulously detailed, very interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Excellent

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I’ve never had a book SHOUTED at me. The narrator appears to be literally beside himself with hysteria throughout. So annoying I deleted this book half way through.

Annoying Narration Spoils a Good Book

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