Island Stories

An Unconventional History of Britain

Author: David Reynolds

Read by: Philip Stevens

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Published: 31st October 2019

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'Concise, elegant and lucid ... A very useful primer on the delusions of an English mentality' Guardian

What do we get wrong about Britain's history and its place in the world?

In a brilliant, big-picture history, bestselling author David Reynolds moves beyond the Brexit debate to trace and reassess the defining narratives of Britain's past. From fluctuating engagement with Europe to the legacies of Empire. From the Acts of Union that forged the United Kingdom to the slave trade, immigration and the special relationship. This is a vital guide to how Britain's identity was really formed, and what long-held and often-damaging illusions we should be shaking off.

David Reynolds Island Stories is a literary exploration of the political processes that have shaped Britain's identity. From the English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh perspectives, he delves into the modern campaigns and elections that have marked the evolution of the United Kingdom in the 21st century.

For fans of Anchee Min (The Cooked Seed), Niall Ferguson (Doom), Christopher Clark (Prisoners of Time), David Kynaston (A Northern Wind), and Tom Holland (The Rest is History).