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The Hollow Crown
- The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors
- Narrated by: Dan Jones
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
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The 15th century saw the crown of England change hands seven times as the great families of England fought to the death for power, majesty and the right to rule.
The Hollow Crown completes Dan Jones' epic history of medieval England, and describes how the Plantagenets tore themselves apart to be finally replaced by the Tudors.
Some of the greatest heroes and villains in British history were thrown together in these turbulent times: Henry V, whose victory at Agincourt and prudent rule at home marked the high point of the medieval monarchy; Edward IV, who was handed his crown by the scheming soldier Warwick the Kingmaker, before their alliance collapsed into a fight to the death; and the last Plantagenet, Richard III, who stole the throne and murdered his own nephews, the Princes in the Tower. Finally, the Tudors arrived - but even their rule was only made certain in the 1520s, when Henry VIII ruthlessly hunted down his family's last remaining enemies.
In the midst this tumult, chivalry was reborn, the printing press arrived and the Renaissance began to flourish. With vivid descriptions of the battle of Towton, where 28,000 men died in a single morning, and the Battle of Bosworth Field, at which Richard III was hacked down, this is the real story behind Shakespeare's famous history plays.
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- Rachael Ross
- 07-11-20
Brilliant
Dan jones' passion for history really comes thro ugh in the way the books is put together and the way that the stoiry is read. Absolutely fascinating to listen to, informative and interesting, a fanstic follow up to The Plantagenets
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- Mrs L.
- 11-11-21
Compulsive listen
I very much enjoyed Dan Brown's disentanglement of this superficially well known period of English history. Like many people I have a reasonably good working knowledge of the internecine contest for power, so it was with great enjoyment that I listened to the teasing out of motives and consequences. I found the section on Richard III's usurpation of power particularly interesting.
Praise also for Dsn Brown's reading. Often authors cannot read aloud their own work with grest success; not so Mr Brown. He's a very comfortable listen on every way. Many thanks!
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- CLB
- 16-09-21
Fabulous presentation
Thoroughly enjoyed this audio presentation . Love Dan’s work and TV programs and this is no disappointment . He has such a super a voice that makes listening a joy
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- Kath
- 27-09-21
Fabulous
My favourite history period, told with such riveting detail. Absolutely well written and read. Like a box of chocolates!
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- Anonymous User
- 30-01-23
Another excellent history book from Dan Jones
Beautifully read, beautifully written - he never lets you down. A lovely way to find out history - buy his books FULL STOP
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- sarah chichester
- 05-05-23
The real Game of Thrones
Brilliant book explaining a very complicated history of the days of the Wars of the Roses. Brilliant narrated by Dan himself. With the passion that’s both enthralling and entertaining
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- Terry
- 24-01-21
passionate delivery
whilst there can be very little doubt that Dan Jones knows his subject matter, as is conveyed in the delivery of his own narration of his work, it feels at times to be more an almanac of English Kings during 1400's.
Dan has gained access to manuscripts and missives which would be unreachable or unfathomable to most readers and yet I am left feeling as if I have been recited a list of names and dates from travel itinerary interspersed with the merest context. with obvious exception of brutality and torture which at times feel recited ad nausea.
Perhaps for me, I was looking for a more social historians view rather than who is who of English aristocracy in 1400's.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-08-19
Excellent. Engrossing
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Wars of the Roses revisited. Really excellent narration by Dan Jones.
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- Peter M
- 30-11-20
A well told account
Dan Jones writes lucidly and engagingly; well worth the time spent. He reads in an easy listening manner.
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- Chris Overs
- 03-02-22
interesting all the way through
Well written, fascinating story well researched. I have 8 words remaining to finish this review.
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