Download This Sceptred Isle Vol 6: The First British Empire 1702-1760 AudioBook Free
The award-winning story of Britain, from the arrival of Julius Caesar in 55 BC to the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. Christopher Lee's history of Britain provides the definitive radio account of the events and personalities that have shaped our nation. From foreign invasions and war to economic crises and social revolution, this is a compelling journey through centuries of dramatic change. Volume 6, within the years 1702 to 1760, talks about several firsts: the reign of the first Hanoverian king, George I; the person known as Britain's first prime minister, Robert Walpole; the first renditions of 'Rule Britannia' and 'God Save the King'; and, importantly, the first appearance of gin!
