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Crown & Sceptre
- A New History of the British Monarchy from William the Conqueror to Charles III
- Narrated by: Tracy Borman
- Length: 20 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
An exploration of the history of the British monarchy from 1066 to the present day, now including a new chapter on King Charles III.
With 1000 years of royal history from 1066 to the present day, Domesday Book to Magna Carta the Field of Cloth of Gold to King Charles' accession, Crown & Sceptre is an unparalleled exploration of the British monarchy. From Sunday Times bestselling author and joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces Tracy Borman, comes a fresh, engaging and authoritative account of the crown's tumultuous history—including a chapter on King Charles III.
Impeccably researched, Crown & Sceptre explores in gripping detail how this iconic institution has survived the storms of rebellion, revolution and war that brought most of the world's other monarchies to an abrupt and bloody end. It is a story of ruthless dynastic battles, political and social leadership, usurpation and abdication, all set against a backdrop of dazzling ceremony and pageantry.
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- H. Lowe
- 29-10-22
Brilliant
Cleverly constructed and gripping. Scandals, wars, love and duty. This book is a must read for history lovers.
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- David
- 27-01-23
Very knowledgeable
I don’t get the complaints about the narration . It was spot on . Just enough energy and perfectly clear.
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- Bethpaws
- 18-09-23
Engaging and enjoyable
The chapters about each Monarch describe their reigns and key events. beautifully narrated which kept me fully engaged
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- adrian d peaty
- 08-12-23
Excellent
A great listen about the monarchs we've had since William the Conqueror and right up to the present day with Charles III
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- Lee
- 22-06-23
Enjoyed this
A bit of history about the past monarchy not dry. Like listening to it. Some chapters could have been longer but on the whole worth a credit.
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- Liz Parsons
- 13-07-23
Fascinating
I really enjoyed the whistle stop tour of England and Britain’s Kings and Queens. It’s interesting to understand who was related to whom and where the traditions come from. Amusing to note most of them weren’t English at all! Well written, well read with a few mispronunciations that rankled. Frog head for example! I love Tracy Norman’s passion for her subject.
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- TrevorB
- 25-08-23
A very informative history of the British Monarchy
I enjoyed this very much. I disagree with the reviewer who criticised the author's narration. This is the second of her audiobooks I have listened to and enjoyed. I thought it was spot on and certainly not boring! Although the date of the production is given as November 2021 it has obviously been updated following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of Charles III.
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- Lucie Graham-Cumming
- 08-12-23
A great in depth account
it was a really interesting and fun listen. I will definitely be playing it again
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- Janet Wilcock
- 08-02-22
Informative and entertaining
Loved it. Tracy Bormans reading of her own book was very easy to listen to and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.
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- Jean
- 25-06-23
Enjoyed thus audio book
Enjoyed this audio book, but after a while Tracy’s voice became boring, but made it yo the end
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