Sceptred Isle: Twentieth Century - 1979-1999, This

Written By : Christopher Lee

Narrated By : Anna Massey

Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd

Runtime : 3 hours 5 minutes

Categories : Non Fiction
British
20th Century

Price : $22.25

Buy Now...

Continuing the award-winning BBC radio 4 series of the story of Britain, from the start of the Twentieth Century to the present day

Christopher Lee's history of Britain, This Sceptred isle, provided the definitive radio account of the nation from the arrival of Julius Caesar to the death of Queen Victoria.
This Sceptred Isle, The Twentieth Century, continues the story, taking us through decades of whirlwind change and technological advancement in the diverse and colourful country that now stands on the brink of the millennium.

Volume 5, covering the years 1979-1999, looks at the Thatcher years, the Falklands War and the greatest ever Royal Wedding. Beyond Britain Gorbachev was influencing world affairs and, back in the nation's capital, a dome is being built to celebrate the approaching millenium.

Narrated by Anna Massey with Robert Powell, This Sceptred Isle, The Twentieth Century, Is an authoritative, vivid and compelling account of one of the most exciting and fast-moving periods in Britain's history.

Other titles you may be interested in

Defending Baltimore Against Enemy Attack Written By : Charles Osgood Narrated By : Charles Osgood Published By : Brilliance Audio Inc Runtime : 2 hours 25 minutes Categories : 20th Century Biographical Autobiography Radio Shows Price : $24.95 The year is 1942. Charles Osgood is a nine-year-old living in Baltimore. His idols are Franklin Roosevelt and Babe Ruth, a hometown hero. Charlie spends his days delivering newspapers on his daily... More info...

Eyewitness 1910-1919 Written By : Joanna Bourke Narrated By : Tim Pigott-Smith Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd Runtime : 5 hours Categories : 20th Century Social & Economic British Non Fiction Military Price : $26.99 Authentic voices from the past illustrate this unique history of the Twentieth Century, written by Joanna Bourke and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith... More info...

Titanic: A Survivor's Story Written By : Colonel Archibald Gracie Narrated By : Frederick Davidson Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc Runtime : 7 hours Categories : 20th Century Biographical American British Historical Price : $39.95 $16.95 Titanic is a unique record of one of the most traumatic events in maritime history. Not only does Colonel Gracie describe his own experience on that fateful night but the stories of as many other survivors as he could track down. He also attended a court hearing to obtain the official record.... More info...

Flyboys (Abridged) Written By : James Bradley Narrated By : James Bradley Published By : Hachette Audio Runtime : 6 hours Categories : American World 20th Century Military Price : $25.98 $18.25 A true and moving story of American courage. More info...