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The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest
- Narrated by: Jennifer Paxton
- Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins
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Summary
These 36 lectures tell the remarkable story of a tumultuous thousand-year period in the history of England. Dominated by war, conquest, and the struggle to balance the stability brought by royal power with the rights of the governed, it was a period that put into place the foundation of much of the world we know today. As you journey through this largely chronological narrative - occasionally interrupted for lecture-long explorations of specific topics - you'll see key themes emerge, including the assimilation of successive waves of invaders, the tense relationship between kings and the nobility, and the constant battles over money and taxation. And because so much of history is driven by specific individuals and not just historical circumstance, each lecture is rich in intimate portraits that reveal those individuals at the key moments of their historical destiny, including Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and John Wycliffe.The result is a lecture series that winds up being not only informative but deeply entertaining, with each lecture drawing you in with its own particular fascinations, including a probing look at the scope of the Black Death, a realistic examination of the legends of both King Arthur and Robin Hood, a riveting description of the Battle of Bosworth Field, and a discussion of the surprisingly nuanced penalties of the early Germanic law codes.
These lectures consistently deliver a fresh level of understanding about medieval England, its rulers and subjects, and their significance for the world we live in today. The chain of theme and event that links our world to theirs will never be clearer, rewarding every moment you spend with this series.
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- bush
- 02-07-17
Best one yet
I've notched up a load of these lectures and this is the best one so far, beautifully told, relatable and clear to understand. The time flew by.
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- Jessica
- 14-08-16
Light on detail...
...but it is a massive subject.
The Professor makes it accessible and interesting without becoming boring but think of it as an introduction rather than the definitive course on the topic(s).
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- redngreen
- 06-02-23
The title perhaps underrates the marvellous depth of these lectures
These lectures are enlightening and well structured， yet highly enjoyable and entertaining. They don’t just tell you stories of the kings but also present you the historical account of the English society throughout different periods. They also lead to the thinking of the evolution of English politics from the medieval times to the early renaissance.
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- Catherine Brooks
- 12-01-23
Excellent
I’m not good at long reviews! But these were excellent. A great introduction or top up learning to those interested in the English monarchy and their subjects.
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- Sandra Waller
- 06-03-14
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If you could sum up The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest in three words, what would they be?
Good if you don't already know much of the main events in the timeline for this period. Otherwise no details really that added to the main events. Still worth a listen and the Professor is good at delivery and clear with events.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-08-21
brilliant
Gripping from start to finish . The historical sweep of events and the insights into everyday living equally well presented in a way which flowed easily .
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- Jim
- 07-02-23
Excellent
Excellent- having largely dicked about in school but loving history this has filled in some large gaps
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-10-22
Entertaining journey
It was nice to start before 1066. Jennifer Paxton brings the kings, queens, princes and prelates to life, but does not forget the less exalted population of England.
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- Gemma
- 11-01-23
interesting but American lecturer again!
An interesting overview less detailed compared to other courses on England, also another American lecturer talking about England would be nice to have an English lecturer on English history!
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- 06-02-23
Informative and quick moving
Very detailed and easy to follow, a pleasure to listen to. I learnt a lot!
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