Other editions of book Our Island Story, Volume 3: James I and Guy Fawkes to Queen Victoria

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners which tells the story of England. Volume two begins with the creation of the Magna Carta and ends with the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. Though slightly edited to take account of historical changes and attitudes, it is presented here unabridged.

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners which tells the story of England. Volume three focuses on the period of King James I and Guy Fawkes and concludes with the reign of Queen Victoria. Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. It fell from fashion in the 1960s, but its recent re-release in hardback has seen it become a publishing surprise in the United Kingdom. Now, Naxos Audiobooks releases it unabridged in three volumes, divided into three clear periods of history. Though slightly edited to take account of historical changes and attitudes, it is presented unabridged.

Some of today’s greatest historians, including Antonia Fraser, found lifelong inspiration in H. E. Marshall’s classic. First published in 1905, it combines truth and legend to create a lively narrative history of England from the Roman era until Queen Victoria’s death. And this new illustrated edition, featuring vivid color art, is attractive and appealing. Every tale will capture the imagination of children and adults alike, including the myth of Albion and Brutus, in which the Roman gods first see the scept’rd isle; the founding of King Arthur’s Round Table; the Battle of Hastings, and the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners which tells the story of England. Volume two begins with the creation of the Magna Carta and ends with the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. Though slightly edited to take account of historical changes and attitudes, it is presented here unabridged.

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867-1941) was a British author. Our Island Story is a history of England, Scotland, and Wales from the earliest legendary times, written for children. Beginning with the tales of Albion and Brutus, it recounts all the interesting legends up to the end of the reign of Queen Victoria. The stories are clear, concise, and provide explanations of difficult concepts and words in a way that is easy to understand.