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This Sceptred Isle 55Bc —1999

(BBC Box Set — CDs or Cassettes) This award-winning BBC Radio 4 series tells the story of Britain from the arrival of Julius Caesar 55Bc, through to the death of Queen Victoria. Thereafter, a vivid account of The Twentieth Century continues the story of Britain, taking us through decades of whirlwind change and technological advancement to more recent times including the Thatcher years, the Falklands War and the era when Gorbachev was influencing world affairs. We offer Spectator readers the opportunity to purchase this set at a special price of £150 for cassettes and £225 for cd including UK delivery.