Author Description

Relive the first half of the twentieth century with this treasure trove of original recordings from eyewitnesses to history! Interwoven with these original sources is an illuminating commentary written by eminent historian Joanna Bourke, and presented by Tim Pigott-Smith. Feel the unrehearsed emotions of ordinary British citizens and key figures caught in the midst of landmark events, from Queen Victoria s death and the sinking of the "Titanic," through the end of World War II. Captivating, revelatory, thought-provoking, and often moving, this history in sound brings you a rare and fascinating opportunity to hear events like these described by those who saw them happen. Based on a wealth of BBC archive recordings, these are the voices of the past speaking to the present. "