Our Island Story was first published in 1905 and became an instant classic. Beginning with the Romans and following the triumphs and foibles of the good, not so good and the downright despicable figures of history; we are treated to a dazzling montage of kings, queens, barons, knights, explorers, movers and shakers that have played a key role in the history of England. Marshall freely mixes folk tale with historical fact and in so doing paints a very vivid picture of the past in a style reminiscent of all that is finest in the children’s story telling tradition.This is the first section of that work and will carry you from the time when Tacitus first sang the praises of Britannica to his Roman readers up to the vicious and bloodthirsty confusion that is the War of the Roses (about 1500 years). (Summary by Jim)
Part 2 of this book may be found at http://librivox.org/our-island-story-part-2-by-he-marshall/.
Chapters
1
Introduction Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 3:40
2
The Coming of the Romans Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:38
3
The Romans Come Again Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:06
4
How Caligula Conquered Britain Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:01
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The Story of a Warrior Queen Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:40
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The Last of the Romans Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:16
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The Story of St. Alban Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 10:08
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Vortigern and King Constans Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 9:03
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The Coming of Hengist and Horsa Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 9:22
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Hengist's Treachery Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:36
11
How the Giant's Dance was Brought to Britain Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 10:32
12
The Coming of Arthur Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 6:28
13
The Founding of the Round Table Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:42
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Gregory and the Pretty Children Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 11:36
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How King Alfred Learned to Read Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 6:26
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King Alfred in the Cowherd's Cottage Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 9:39
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More About Alfred the Great Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:51
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Ethelred the Unready Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:06
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How Edmund Ironside Fought for the Crown Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:16
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Canute and the Waves Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:41
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Edward the Confessor Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 11:08
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Harold Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 13:18
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 12:08
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The Battle of Hastings Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 12:28
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William the Conqueror Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 11:35
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Death of the King Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:47
27
William the Red Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 6:52
28
The Story of the White Ship Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 15:18
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The Story of King Stephan Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:24
30
Gilbert and Rohesia Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:32
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Thomas a Becket Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 12:24
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Conquest of Ireland Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:51
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Richard Couer de Lion Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 12:05
34
How Blondel Found the King Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 10:09
35
Prince Arthur Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:21
36
The Great Charter Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 14:45
37
Hubert de Burgh Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:52
38
Simon de Montfort Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 9:49
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The Story of the Poisoned Dagger Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 6:53
40
The Little War of Chalons Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:58
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The First Prince of Wales Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:36
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The Hammer of the Scots Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:52
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Robert the Bruce and Bohun Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 9:09
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The Battle of Bannockburn Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:37
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The Battle of Sluys Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 6:10
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The Battle of Crecy Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 12:28
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The Siege of Calais Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 11:53
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The Battle of Poitiers Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:28
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Wat Tyler's Rebellion Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 13:23
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How King Richard II Lost his Throne Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:18
51
The Battle of Shrewsbury Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:10
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How Prince Hal was Sent to Prison Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:00
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The Battle of Agincourt Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:28
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The Maid of Orleans Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 11:24
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