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Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I
- The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History
- Narrated by: Tracy Borman
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
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Summary
One of the most extraordinary mother and daughter stories of all time - Anne Boleyn, the most famous of Henry VIII's wives and her daughter Elizabeth, the 'Virgin Queen'.
Anne Boleyn is a subject of enduring fascination. By far the most famous of Henry VIII's six wives, she has inspired books, documentaries and films, and is the subject of intense debate even today, almost 500 years after her violent death. For the most part, she is considered in the context of her relationship with Tudor England's much-married monarch. Dramatic though this story is, of even greater interest - and significance - is the relationship between Anne and her daughter, the future Elizabeth I.
Elizabeth was less than three years old when her mother was executed. Given that she could have held precious few memories of Anne, it is often assumed that her mother exerted little influence over her.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Elizabeth knew that she had to be discreet about Anne, but there is compelling evidence that her mother had a profound impact on her character, beliefs and reign. Anne's radical religious views shaped those of her daughter, and as a woman who wielded power over a male-dominated court, she provided an inspiring role model for Elizabeth's queenship. Even during Henry's lifetime, Elizabeth dared to express her sympathy for her late mother by secretly wearing Anne's famous 'A' pendant when she sat for a painting with her father and siblings.
Piecing together evidence from original documents and artefacts, this audiobook tells the fascinating, often surprising story of Anne Boleyn's relationship with, and influence over her daughter Elizabeth. In so doing, it sheds new light on two of the most famous women in history and how they changed England forever.
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- Michael Heavey
- 11-06-23
Excellent, insightful and informative
This is an excellent, insightful and informative assessment of Elizabeth I’s homage to her her mother and maternal lineage. Well sourced and delivered a very entertaining read.
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- Liz Gray
- 12-08-23
Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I
Fascinating , what a tragic existence Ann Boleyn endured. Used by her family for status and elevation in society and then abused by the monster Henry VIII . Provides an interesting insight to why Elizabeth Tudor remain single throughout her long reign
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- Pips
- 14-06-23
A fascinating listen
I learned a lot from this story. Well researched and interesting from all aspects giving insight into the intrigues and difficulties of monarchy even to the present day.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-06-23
A truly brilliant book
I was riveted from start to finish - if you love history and especially Tudor history this is unmissable. Superb 🫶🏻
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- Anonymous User
- 16-07-23
A Thoroughly Enjoyable Book
I have so enjoyed listening to this captivating book describing the endearing connection between mother and daughter.
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- Mrs. J. Callaway
- 30-10-23
Fascinating period of history
I really enjoyed listening to this and I loved Tracey Borman’s narration. As other reviewers have said the history of Anne Boleyn is well documented but the insight of the links between mother and daughter were fascinating.
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- Gary Plover
- 19-02-24
History made interesting
We all learned about Henry the 8th but this audiobook on a section of his life and wives.
To go that deep was very interesting and captivating.
Well done
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- l k a bakunowicz
- 01-07-23
My first audible experience
Well written and read, thoroughly enjoyable
Borman is a fabulous historian.
Would recommend
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- jd72
- 26-05-23
A delightful listen & meticulously researched.
Excellent and consistently clear narration. I'd thought there couldn't be anything more to be said about Elizabeth or Anne Boleyn but the author has unearthed myriad obscure facts, making previously unexamined (but wholly convincing) connections between the two. She makes a convincing case for Elizabeth's motives, depth of achievement and ultimate historical importance, and that of her mother, Anne.
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- ZiggyBrontë
- 04-07-23
Brilliant.
I learned a new perspective about both Queens reading this book. I feel I know them more. Fabulous that a lot of focus was also on the Boleyn family. Very interesting read.
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