Tudor: Passion. Manipulation. Murder. The Story of England's Most Notorious Royal Family Free Audiobook Download by Leanda De Lisle
Tudor: Passion. Manipulation. Murder. The Story of England's Most Notorious Royal Family is a gripping story that follows the fortunes of Henry VII, the only son of Henry VI and Elizabeth Blount, who became King of England after killing Richard III in the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. The book charts Tudor's journey from being a boy who had to flee France with his mother to becoming one of history's most notorious rulers.
England's History: England has a rich and complicated history that is movingly told in this collection of 10 interconnected mini-histories. But the story starts with Henry VIII, who was both an able King and an incompetent father. From the time of his reign, when he mired England in religious conflict, to his own death at the age of 47, Henry changed the course of English history forever.
Tudor: Passion. Manipulation. Murder. The Story of England's Most Notorious Royal Family by Leanda De Lisle is a biography that examines the Tudor family, and what made them so interesting to historians and readers alike. This book follows the life of King Henry VIII and his wives, including Catherine of Aragon, Jane Seymour, and Anne Boleyn in pursuit of truth about their relationship with one another, as well as the people around them who lived through these events.
The Tudor dynasty was a tumultuous and eventful time for England. The fascinating story of three royal siblings and their lives during a crucial period in history is told by award-winning author Leanda de Lisle in this absorbing audiobook.
Ten years ago, BBC producer Sarah-Jane Glynn was given an exclusive on-camera interview with the Duke of York, later to be known as the future King Edward VIII. The day after that interview aired, Glynn woke up to find herself dead and her house set on fire. As it is today, no one knows who killed her and why. In this suspenseful, meticulously researched account of a murder mystery based on newly uncovered court documents and recorded testimony, Leanda De Lisle draws on historic records never before seen by historians to tell the story of the real Tudor dynasty: its dark side of passion, manipulation and murder
Leanda De Lisle dives into Tudor family's story with all the drama, passion, and manipulation befitting a real-life soap opera. From Henry VIII's first wife, Katherine of Aragon, to his last wife, Catherine Parr. The author also highlights Anne Boleyn and Mary Queen of Scots who were both involved in the tale of Tudor's reign. In addition to its gripping story arch, this book is also filled with useful tidbits about England's monarchy during this period of time!
Published Date | 2016-04-01 |
Duration | 16 hours 22 minutes |
Author | Leanda De Lisle |
Narrated | Tavia Gilbert |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | History & Culture, Law & Politics |