
The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest
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Jennifer Paxton
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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I would definitely recommend this book. I enjoyed the subject and the narrator's voice, inflection and enthusiasm. I will re-listen to this one because it took me so long to finish it. I enjoyed every minute.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest?
The stories of the Lancastrian and Yorkist dynasties (the war of the roses).Which character – as performed by Professor Jennifer Paxton – was your favorite?
I enjoyed Professor Paxton's entire narraration.Any additional comments?
I will keep this book. Thank you for this one.I savored this one
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Thrilling!
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One of my favorite TGC faculty
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Wonderful
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Fine primer for English literature students as well as historians in training. Delivery drivers will find this interesting. Families on long road trips, RVrs, long haul drivers will find this course fun as there are many chapters broken into short times.
Excellent survey course
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Facts and excitement both
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Would you listen to The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest again? Why?
There was such a wealth of information. There were a few points I would have loved more detail on but as a survey class it was perfect.What did you like best about this story?
She did a great job of painting a mental picture of each time period she covered. There was a nice flow through time.This course got me hooked on The Great Courses
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Broad overview but detail is more entertaining
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The book was a pleasure to listen. The narrator's tone of voice and intonation was nice to hear without tiring. The history well presented and easy to follow.Excellent
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Excellent narration and a riveting story
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