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Brought to you by Penguin. We all want to know what on earth is going on. Why real wages are flatlining but taxes are rising, and public services are still collapsing. Why our children can’t afford a house and our neighbours are using foodbanks. We are all yearning for a way out of the...

Scotland and England (and Wales, too, but that's another story) share the island typically known as Great Britain.

This magnificent biography of Henry VIII is set against the cultural, social and political background of his court - the most spectacular court ever seen in England - and the splendour of his many sumptuous palaces. An entertaining narrative packed with colourful description and a wealth of anecdotal evidence, but also a comprehensive analytical study of the development of both monarch and court during a crucial period in English history.

Brought to you by Penguin. A major reassessment of one of Britain’s most strange and fascinating kings, James I of England and VI of Scotland James VI & I, who died 400 years ago, was one of Britain’s most consequential and interesting monarchs, not least in creating the British monarchy...

In the days between May 24th and 28th, 1940, the British War Cabinet held a historical debate over whether to negotiate with Hitler or to continue the war. In this magisterial work, John Lukacs demonstrates the decisive importance of those five days. Lukacs takes us hour by hour into the critical unfolding of events at 10 Downing Street, where Churchill, who had only been prime minister for a fortnight, painfully considered his war responsibilities.

In 10 lectures, award-winning historian Patrick N. Allitt transports listeners to England in the 1840s and 1850s. During those two decades, Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, became one of the most influential people in the country and remains a figure of fascination even today. In fact, the British royal family as we know it wouldn't exist without the private and public actions of this detached, impartial, and upright political figure.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Let's Re-Great Britain, by Al Murray, read by Al Murray. Al Murray grabbed the headlines when he announced his intention to stand in the UK General Election as his most famous creation, the 'Pub Landlord', for the newly-formed...

In this podcast I'm setting out to discover the Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britain. I’ll looking for interesting stories, strange buildings, mythical animals, folklore legends and some decent pubs. Who knows I might even find the occasional ghost. In the first series I visit the New Forest. The ancient Norman hunting ground in Hampshire. Among other adventures I’ll be tracking down a coven of witches, investigating a 1000 year old murder and unravelling a chilling Victorian ghost story.

The British Crown is in crisis, with constitutional threats at home and abroad. Since their infamous 'Megxit' split from the Royal Family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have dominated global headlines. Ferociously controversial, not least for demanding privacy while seeking the spotlight, the Sussexes have remained a subject of gripping fascination for both supporters and cynics alike. Both camps are united on one platform: what is the endgame? Fighting to preserve their royal titles and privileges, In their attempts to create a Sussex brand the couple have fuelled bitter hostility.

Great Britain is steeped in a rich tapestry of ghostly tales, eerie legends, and haunting histories, making it a captivating destination for those intrigued by the supernatural. With its ancient castles, storied manors, shadowy streets, and remote countryside abodes, the allure of experiencing a haunting firsthand is undeniable. In this enthralling compilation, John Henry Ingram (1842-1916) presents around 150 spine-chilling locations, each accompanied by fascinating and sometimes terrifying accounts of their pasts. Join us as we explore the chilling atmospheres and the captivating stories ...

Kim Philby was the most notorious British defector and Soviet mole in history. Agent, double agent, traitor and enigma, he betrayed every secret of Allied operations to the Russians in the early years of the Cold War. This is a story of loyalty, trust and treachery, of male friendships forged, and then systematically betrayed. With access to newly released MI5 files and previously unseen papers, A Spy Among Friends unlocks what was perhaps the last great secret of the Cold War.

In 1876 Sophia Duleep Singh was born into royalty. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was heir to the Kingdom of the Sikhs. Exiled to England, the dispossessed Maharajah transformed his estate at Elveden in Suffolk into a Moghul palace. Sophia, god-daughter of Queen Victoria, was raised a genteel aristocratic Englishwoman: presented at court, afforded grace-and-favour lodgings at Hampton Court Palace and photographed wearing the latest fashions for the society pages. But when, in secret defiance of the British government, she travelled to India, she returned a revolutionary.

A podcast covering the creation of the Universal park being built in Bedford, UK, set to open in 2031.

This is a podcast in which we are trying to help Britain better itself by popping up the balloon of self-satisfaction of Britons. Because not everything is great in Britain. And if you want to fix it, you first need to see where the issue is. Rule Brittannia: Public DomainArtwork: Michał Wrona Guitars: Artur Lesicki

From the birth of the house of Windsor in 1917, its leading women - Queen Mary, the Queen Mother, the Duchess of Windsor and Queen Elizabeth II - faced abdication and assassination, revolution and the rise of fascism, the threat of invasion and all-out war. Their sartorial decisions, alongside those of their royal husbands, projected power and perpetuity, diplomacy and defiance.

Nothing offends liberals more than Western imperialism—it is racism, sexism, and chauvinism all in one. And of course the epitome of Western imperialism is the British Empire, covering at its height a quarter of the globe’s surface and ruling a quarter of the world’s population. Here, best-selling author H. W. Crocker III exposes how the British Empire was actually one of the greatest establishers and defenders of freedom in history.

Assim que Winston Churchill assumiu como primeiro-ministro do Reino Unido, Hitler invadiu a Holanda e a Bélgica. A Polônia e a Tchecoslováquia já haviam sucumbido e a evacuação de Dunquerque ocorreria duas semanas depois. Pelos doze meses seguintes, Hitler travaria uma incessante campanha de bombardeios, matando 45 mil britânicos. Coube a Churchill manter a nação unida e convencer o presidente americano Franklin Roosevelt de que era um aliado valioso―e com disposição para lutar até o fim.

Viceroys is the story of the British aristocracy sent to govern India during the reigns of five British monarchs. It is also the story of how the modern British identity was established. British history from the Hundred Years War onwards gives an impression of how the British were seen. It is a misconception or, more kindly, a British view. Until the 19th century the British did not have an identity readily recognised throughout the world. Even the Elizabethans were never established other than as great individuals. From 1815, an image of Britain as the first superpower was built that would make do until even the 21st century.

In 1906, renowned American orator William Jennings Bryan, alongside Francis Whiting Halsey, curated an extraordinary collection of historys most impactful speeches. This series spans from the ancient echoes of Greece to the modern voice of America, organized by both geographical region and time period. The third volume focuses on British orators, presenting their speeches in chronological order, beginning with a profound address from 710 AD about the Saints and culminating in 1777 with the poignant recognition of the futility of reclaiming the American colonies. Join us on this captivating ...

Unscripted brings together the voices, stories and insights that shape the Rotary movement – from grassroots initiatives to global partnerships - every month. Unscripted is brought to you by Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland and is hosted by Dave King and Alicia Reade. Look out for new episodes every month. To find out more about joining Rotary visit rotarygbi.org/join and to read more inspiring Rotary stories, head to magazine.rotarygbi.org.