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The Private Lives of the Tudors
- Uncovering the Secrets of Britain's Greatest Dynasty
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble, Sandra Duncan
- Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
Tracy Borman, author of the best-selling biography of Thomas Cromwell, takes us behind the scenes to reveal the intimate secrets of the Tudor court and the private lives of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I and more.
'I do not live in a corner. A thousand eyes see all I do.' (Elizabeth I)
The Tudor monarchs were constantly surrounded by an army of attendants, courtiers and ministers. Even in their most private moments, they were accompanied by a servant specifically appointed for the task. A groom of the stool would stand patiently by as Henry VIII performed his daily purges, and when Elizabeth I retired for the evening, one of her female servants would sleep at the end of her bed.
These attendants knew the truth behind the glamorous exterior. They saw the tears shed by Henry VII upon the death of his son, Arthur. They knew the tragic secret behind 'Bloody' Mary's phantom pregnancies. And they saw the 'crooked carcass' beneath Elizabeth I's carefully applied makeup, gowns and accessories.
It is the accounts of these eyewitnesses, as well as a rich array of other contemporary sources, that historian Tracy Borman has examined more closely than ever before. With new insights and discoveries, and in the same way that she brilliantly illuminated the real Thomas Cromwell, The Private Life of the Tudors will reveal previously unexamined details about the characters we think we know so well.
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- Mrs. E. G
- 06-02-17
Brings a new understanding to the whole family saga.
Very interesting. Lots of new information and painting a very much better complete picture of Elizabeth in particular.
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- Gaynor lynn
- 06-09-18
A must for history buffs !
What a fantastic informative interesting book so well written and so well read I was gripped from the first sentence ! Thank you so much audible !
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- kate bingham
- 20-01-17
Excellent.
loved the story and the narrator, my only complaint is the other man's voice which just sounded dull and out of place.
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- Ginger
- 21-04-22
A must for anyone interested in the Tudors
Extremely well written and interesting with amazing attention to the little details of every aspect of the Tudor monarchs’ lives. Thoroughly enjoyable and very entertainingly narrated!
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-09-23
Riveting!
Very enjoyable and accessible to anyone with an interest in the Tudors. Jonathan Keeble's narration is spot on as always.
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- Mrs L.
- 11-08-19
Excellent book
Jonathan Keeble could very likely read a bus timetable and make it sound interesting. Here, however, his talents are well deployed in reading this truly entertaining and informative book. One knows a fair bit about the Tudors, either by reading and study or by osmosis. Here, within the well-known framework, is a cornucopia of information. Not only the minutiae of habits and dress, but more serious matters such as the likelihood that Elizabeth I became more irascible and difficult to deal with in her later years due to the increasing amount of toxins which she absorbed from her cosmetics and medications. I've always suspected that Henry VII's elder son was sickly due to being an 8-months baby, and this likelihood is discussed here. And I'd no idea that James I was such a creature!
Do listen to this book. It may be worth getting the hard copy, so that dipping in may be easier! Thank you, Tracy Borman, for bringing together your exhaustive research into a book which is entertaining as well as informative.
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- BeaBe
- 08-01-18
As she was.
Queen Elizabeth I is in everyone's mind as the youngest sister. This book stands out to show she was the best of all Tudors
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- Top Cat
- 09-06-23
Most informative and enjoyable
Really loved this book - so much detail about the Courts of Henry and Elizabeth- fascinating!
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- s wandrey
- 27-07-23
Interesting and well narrated
I loved the book. Not a dry boring piece but full of anecdotes and interesting titbits. I love Tudor history and I learned a lot. The narrator makes this an even better experience. I am a fan of Jonathan Keeble. He is one of the best narrators, which is probably the list important aspect of an audio book.
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- Sandra
- 31-12-23
Informative, absorbing and brilliantly narrated
This book was incredibly informative and compelling to listen too. I am not very well read on the Tudors but this was a brilliant introduction to them and has me wanting to know more. Tracy’s attention to the details is amazing and you certainly get the feel she knows her subject and is very good at explaining to us beginners. This is definitely one of the best books I’ve listened to this year.
The narration is absolute perfection, Jonathan brought Tracy’s work to life. Someone said that he could read a bus timetable and make it sound interesting, I 100% agree.
I would highly recommend this book and I will definitely be listening to more of Tracy’s work.
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