The greatest story in the world, period 2 (of 3) : $b The further story of the Old World up to the discovery of the New

From the waning days of Rome to the cusp of the Age of Discovery, this sweeping narrative follows the lands that would become England as they navigate empire, invasion, and rebirth. The story begins around A.D. 100, when the Roman world fragments under internal strife and the pressure of barbarian tribes, and it tracks how those forces reshaped Britain’s identity. By tracing the rise of local kings, the spread of Christianity, and the gradual unification of the island, the early chapters lay a clear, vivid picture of a people forging a new kingdom from the ruins of the old.

The volume then moves through the medieval centuries, exploring the ebb and flow of feudal power, the stabilising hand of the Church, and the far‑reaching impact of the Crusades. It shows how the clash of cultures—Moorish, Turco‑Islamic, and emerging Italian humanism—sets the stage for a world on the brink of transformation. Listeners will sense the anticipation of a dawning era, just before the stories of the New World and distant East begin to intertwine with Europe’s own tale.