Edward the First (Version 2): Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Edward the First (Version 2), credited to Thomas Frederick Tout, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of Edward the First (Version 2) by Thomas Frederick Tout. Read in English by Cavaet Part of the Twelve English Statesmen series of books. Edward I, was one of the greatest of the medieval monarchs, driven either by a deep commitment to the well being of his people, or a fierce determination to enhance his own power, depending on your viewpoint. He began the unification of the United Kingdom, and left a string of impressive monuments, in the shape of the castles that line the countryside. - Summary by Cavaet

Recording facts

• Recording title: Edward the First (Version 2)
• Author credits: Thomas Frederick Tout
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 13
• Listed recording duration: 5:54:13

Catalogue topics

• history

Track guide

1. 01 - Chapter 1: The Early Years (1239-1258) — 39:19
2. 02 - Chapter 2: Edward and the Barons' War (1258-1267) — 28:29
3. 03 - Chapter 3: Edward as a Crusader (1268-1272) — 19:40
4. 04 - Chapter 4: The King and His Work — 44:27
5. 05 - Chapter 5: Edward's Continental Policy (1272-1289) — 32:18
6. 06 - Chapter 6: The Conquest and Settlement of the Principality of Wales (1274-1301) — 19:43
7. 07 - Chapter 7: Edward's Legislation (1275-1290) — 24:09
8. 08 - Chapter 8: Edward and the Three Estates -- The Development of the Parliamentary System — 21:52
9. 09 - Chapter 9: Edward and the Church (1272-1294) — 23:33
10. 10 - Chapter 10: The Scottish Overlordship (1286-1292) — 22:22
11. 11 - Chapter 11: The Years of Crisis (1293-1292) — 30:21
12. 12 - Chapter 12: The Conquest of Scotland (1297-1305) — 30:11
13. 13 - Chapter 13: The End of the Reign (1305-1307) — 17:49

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