The Lives of the Kings and Queens of ..., Antonia Fraser
The Lives of the Kings and Queens of ..., Antonia Fraser
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The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England

Author: Antonia Fraser

Narrator: Wanda McCaddon

Unabridged: 12 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/21/2013

Synopsis

This magnificent story of one thousand years of English history is told through the lives and deeds of Kings and Queens, from the Normans to the Windsors. Understand how the power of the crown has changed as a result of both the character and ability of each monarch and evolving historical circumstances. Eight specialist contributors depict the whole spectrum of royal life in a succinct and fascinating way. Newly revised in 1998, this edition offers expanded coverage of the House of Windsor, including recent events that have greatly affected the Royal Family.

About Antonia Fraser

Antonia Fraser is the author of Mary Queen of Scots, The Six Wives of Henry VIII, and Faith and Treason, among other novels. She is also famous for her Jemima Shore series of mysteries. She and her husband, Harold Pinter, live in London.

About Wanda McCaddon

Wanda McCaddon (d. 2023) narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, sometimes with the pseudonym Nadia May or Donada Peters. She earned the prestigious Audio Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Abrahamus

This was a really informative and enjoyable read. Story being the essence of history (of good history, at any rate), this collection of biographical essays chronicling the lives of each of England's rulers (post 1066 - pre Norman monarchs are not dealt with here) makes for a very engaging and illumi......more

Goodreads review by Ob-jonny

It's very entertaining to learn about the highlights of the lives of every king and queen in England as written by a modern writer with a modern sense of humor. It also makes me feel really smart to be able to talk about the accomplishments made by random kings and queens like Edward III (Reign: 132......more

Quotes

“The essays are of high quality and blend bare facts and narrative with a judicious amount of atmosphere.” Sunday Telegraph (London)

“Fascinating and mesmerizing chronology…In [McCaddon’s] commanding voice, this unsurpassable listening experience stirs both mind and imagination.” AudioFile

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