The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England Free Audiobook Download by Dan Jones
King Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon, was from the famous Hapsburg dynasty. When he tired of her and wanted to divorce her, she was pregnant with a daughter that would have inherited the throne of England had she not died. Instead, Henry's son became King Edward VI. Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn, was a former lady-in-waiting to his first wife as well as his niece and sister-in-law to Catherine. This gave him an in with the future Queen Anne when she began serving at the royal court.
The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England is a book by Dan Jones that tells the story of six warrior kings who turned England from a warring nation into the country it is today. This audiobook download includes narration by [Clive Chafer].
Dan Jones, author of 'The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England', has written a thorough history of England. This audiobook is about the Plantagenets who ruled England from 1066 to 1485. Jones provides an overview of the entire dynasty, highlighting not only key people, but also events that shaped their reign.
The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England is a story of three warrior kings who would rule England during some of its most turbulent times, Robert the Bruce, Edward III, and Richard II. Weaving together personal narratives from these three warriors with expert analysis from six scholars from the UK, US, and Australia, Dan Jones explores the history of these fascinating medieval family dynasties.
The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England is a historical book by Dan Jones. In this book, the author gives us an in-depth look at the Plantagenets, a medieval royal dynasty that ruled England. The story begins with Alfred the Great and ends with Elizabeth of York, who became the last of Henry VII's descendants to rule. Along the way, we meet King John, Edward III, Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V (whom Jones claims was the greatest warrior king of his time), Henry VI (who was also known as "Henry Beaufort"), Edward IV (who became King on his brother's death), Elizabeth Woodville and her sons John of Gaunt and Edward IV before her death where
The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England is a book about the Plantagenets that takes you from the time of William the Conqueror to Elizabeth I. It tells stories of kings, queens, lords, and ladies who played important parts in the history of England.
Published Date | 2013-04-18 |
Duration | 20 hours 53 minutes |
Author | Dan Jones |
Narrated | Clive Chafer |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | History |
Parent Category | Europe |