5 hours and 28 minutes
1066 and Before All That
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A Very, Very Short History of England: Audiobooks in Order
History with its tongue firmly in its cheek: Ed West’s series does exactly what its cheerfully self-deprecating name promises. 1066 and Before All That, the volume in our catalogue, romps through England’s early story in 5 hours and 28 minutes, and 633 listeners have rated it at a healthy 4.3 average. The pitch is simple and rather brilliant: real history, lightly worn, for people who found school textbooks a chore.
- 1 audiobooks
- 5 hours of listening
- 4.3/5 average (633 ratings)
- narrated by Steven Crossley
- Classics & Heritage
The A Very, Very Short History of England audiobooks in order
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| # | Title | Length | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1066 and Before All That | 5 hours and 28 minutes | 4.3/5 (633) |
Why listen to A Very, Very Short History of England?
Steven Crossley’s narration matches the material nicely, delivering the wit with a straight face so the jokes sparkle without drowning out the actual history. That balance is what makes this such easy audio: you laugh, you learn, and five and a half hours simply evaporate. It is prime commute listening, entertaining enough for tired ears yet substantial enough to leave you knowing considerably more than you did.Chronology suggests starting here, with 1066 and everything before it, then following the series onward through English history. It suits history-curious listeners who want facts without footnote fatigue, fans of comic non-fiction, and anyone who enjoyed Horrible Histories as a child but now fancies the grown-up equivalent.
Clara’s verdict
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
With 633 ratings behind its 4.3 average, this has a properly convincing sample, and the number feels right to me. It is enormously likeable listening that trades a little depth for a lot of momentum, which is precisely the bargain it advertises on the tin. Serious students of the period will want meatier fare afterwards, but as a witty way in, or a refresher that never bores, it earns a confident recommendation from me.
Clara Whitmore, Founder & Literary Critic
Frequently asked questions
How many audiobooks are in the A Very, Very Short History of England series?
Our catalogue lists 1 A Very, Very Short History of England audiobooks, adding up to around 5 hours of listening.
Which A Very, Very Short History of England audiobook should I start with?
Start with 1066 and Before All That, the first book in the series.
Who narrates the A Very, Very Short History of England audiobooks?
Most of the series is narrated by Steven Crossley.
Are the A Very, Very Short History of England audiobooks worth listening to?
Across the series, listeners average 4.3/5 from 633 ratings on Audible and Amazon.
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