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England in the Age of Chivalry … and Awful Diseases
The Very, Very Short History of England Series (Book 4)
- Author
- Ed West
- Narrator
- Steven Crossley
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 6 September 2022
- Run Time
- 6 hours 18 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
A revealing glimpse into the tumultuous history of England’s medieval period, full of knights in shining armor and terrible peasant suffering
Covering the violent and disease-ridden period between 1272 to 1399, England in the Age of Chivalry … and Awful Diseases covers the events, personages, and ideas most commonly known as “medieval.” This includes Geoffrey Chaucer, the Peasants revolt, the Scottish wars of independence, the Great Famine of 1315, the Black Death, and the 100 Years War. Central to this time is King Edward III, who started the 100 Years War and defined the concept of chivalry, including England’s order of the garter. His legacy continues to shape our view of England’s history and is crucial in understanding the development of Europe.
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
A thoroughly good read. History told in a most engaging way. Fat and away more digestible than most academic works. The slightly tongue-in-cheek approach allows the narrator to carry the listener along at a pace which makes it hard to put down. Ed West is a most engaging writer who really grips the listener.
Geoff Miles 2023-07-26
Details
- Author
- Ed West
- Narrator
- Steven Crossley
- Duration
- 6 hours 18 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 September 2022
- ISBN
- 9798200990986
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- European history, European history: medieval period, middle ages
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
A revealing glimpse into the tumultuous history of England’s medieval period, full of knights in shining armor and terrible peasant sufferingCovering the violent and disease-ridden period between 1272 to 1399, England in the Age of Chivalry … and Awful Diseases covers the events, personages, and ideas most commonly known as “medieval.” This includes Geoffrey Chaucer, the Peasants revolt, the Scottish wars of independence, the Great Famine of 1315, the Black Death, and the 100 Years War. Central to this time is King Edward III, who started the 100 Years War and defined the concept of chivalry, including England’s order of the garter. His legacy continues to shape our view of England’s history and is crucial in understanding the development of Europe.
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