From the mysteries of Cheddar Man to revolting peasants, from the ribald rhythms of Chaucer to the Glorious Revolution, from the Battle of the Boyne to The Origin of Species to the discovery of DNA, this omnibus edition of Robert Lacey's Great Tales from English History takes us on a lively and captivating tour of the nation's landmark moments from prehistory to modern times.

Drawing on the most up-to-date research and packed with insight, humour and fascinating detail, Robert Lacey brings the stories of England's making brilliantly to life

View the first 'Great Tales' installment released in 2003     Click HERE for sample chapters: the horrible death of King Edward II, the strange tale of Elmer the Flying Monk -- and the curious connection between Queen Boadicea and Harry Potter.

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Great Tales from English History
A Treasury of True Stories of the Extraordinary People Who Made Britain Great, published in October 2007 by Little, Brown, a division of Hachette Livre

UK £9.99

ISBN 978 0 349 11731 7

Audio Book -- Out Now!

ISBN: 1 4055 0046 8
Price: £17.99
Published by Hachette Audio
Abridged on 5 CDs
Read by Robert Lacey

'Great Tales from English History: Cheddar Man to DNA' is an abridged audiobook edition of all three volumes of Great Tales from English History. Read by Robert Lacey, 6 hours of narration on 5 CDs takes you on a rich and vibrant journey through English history, beginning with Cheddar Man in 7150 BC and culminating in the discovery of DNA.

Listen to an extract ( right click and "save as" to play file from your local computer)