The Anglo-Saxons and Medieval England

audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ An Enthralling Guide to the People, Culture, and Major Events

By Billy Wellman

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audiobook

Edition

Unabridged

Author

Billy Wellman

Narrator

Jay Herbert

Publisher

Billy Wellman

Release

01 December 2024

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Education History Nonfiction

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Embark on an Epic Journey Through England's Fascinating History

Two manuscripts in one audiobook:

  • The Anglo-Saxons: An Enthralling Overview of the People and History of England from the Early Middle Ages to the Battle of Hastings
  • Medieval England: An Enthralling Overview of the English Middle Ages

    • In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover:

  • The Fall of Roman Britain: How the departure of Roman legions left a power vacuum filled by new settlers.
  • Mass Migrations: How the arrival and settlement of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes transformed the English landscape.
  • Christian Conversion: The pivotal role of missionaries like Augustine of Canterbury in converting the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity.
  • Rising Kingdoms: The formation and rise of powerful kingdoms such as Mercia and Wessex.
  • Viking Invasions: The fierce Viking raids and the establishment of the Danelaw.
  • Alfred the Great: The legendary king's resistance against the Viking conquest and his lasting reforms.
  • The Battle of Hastings: The climactic clash that ended Anglo-Saxon rule and ushered in Norman dominance.

    • In the second part of this audiobook, you will learn about:

  • How England got started
  • What it took to be the best and worst English king
  • Why you wouldn't want to be a peasant in the Middle Ages
  • How one of the greatest catastrophes in human history, the Black Death, unfolded
  • The harsh punishments that kept the peace
  • How the church became the most powerful organization of the period
  • Why armored cavalry stopped being used in battles
  • What medieval people did for fun

    • Dive Into England's Past! Click "Add to Cart" to Begin Your Adventure!

    Format

    audiobook

    Edition

    Unabridged

    Author

    Billy Wellman

    Narrator

    Jay Herbert

    Publisher

    Billy Wellman

    Release

    01 December 2024

    Share

    Subjects

    Education History Nonfiction
    The Anglo-Saxons and Medieval England