Description:
Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners which tells the story of England. Volume three focuses on the period of King James I and Guy Fawkes and concludes with the reign of Queen Victoria.
Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. It fell from fashion in the 1960s, but its recent re-release in hardback has seen it become a publishing surprise in the United Kingdom. Now, Naxos Audiobooks releases it unabridged in three volumes, divided into three clear periods of history. Though slightly edited to take account of historical changes and attitudes, it is presented unabridged.
Brief description:
Anna Bentinck is a British actress who trained at Arts Educational Schools and has worked extensively for BBC Radio. Winner of four AudioFile Earphones Awards, she has provided voices for many audiobooks and such animated series as 64 Zoo Lane. Her film credits include Alice in Wonderland and To the Devil a Daughter.