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Victorian Britain A History of an Era

Victorian Britain A History of an Era

By: Justin McCarthy
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 Dive into the vibrant history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria and the expansion of her empire, as narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the captivating stories of iconic figures like Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli. McCarthy skillfully recounts monumental events such as the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War, all while highlighting the hopes and struggles of everyday people both at home and abroad.Copyright International Ambient Sounds Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences World
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  • 031 - Ch 13 Peel's Administration Pt 2

    031 - Ch 13 Peel's Administration Pt 2
    Jan 31 2026
    Dive into the vibrant history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria and the expansion of her empire, as narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the captivating stories of iconic figures like Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli. McCarthy skillfully recounts monumental events such as the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War, all while highlighting the hopes and struggles of everyday people both at home and abroad.
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    21 mins
  • 030 - Ch 13 Peel's Administration Pt 1

    030 - Ch 13 Peel's Administration Pt 1
    Jan 30 2026
    Dive into the vibrant history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria and the expansion of her empire, as narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the captivating stories of iconic figures like Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli. McCarthy skillfully recounts monumental events such as the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War, all while highlighting the hopes and struggles of everyday people both at home and abroad.
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    14 mins
  • 029 - Ch 12 The Repeal Year Pt 3

    029 - Ch 12 The Repeal Year Pt 3
    Jan 29 2026
    Dive into the vibrant history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria and the expansion of her empire, as narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the captivating stories of iconic figures like Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli. McCarthy skillfully recounts monumental events such as the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War, all while highlighting the hopes and struggles of everyday people both at home and abroad.
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    20 mins
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