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Lancaster and York
- The Wars of the Roses
- Narrated by: Maggie Mash
- Length: 22 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
Lancater and York is a riveting account of the Wars of the Roses, from the beloved and best-selling historian Alison Weir. The war between the houses of Lancaster and York was characterised by treachery, deceit, and bloody battles. Alison Weir's lucid and gripping account focuses on the human side of history. At the centre of the book stands Henry VI, the pious king whose mental instability led to political chaos, and his wife Margaret of Anjou, who took up her arms in her husband's cause and battled in a violent man's world.
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- Patabee
- 15-08-13
Good value for money
Very good book, but spoiled by the narration. Magpie Mash over-does the "quotes'" by trying to act the character's voice. I found this to be very irritating, and it seemed over-indulgent on her part. Apart from this, she reads very well, but someone needs to have a word with her!
Having said that, I have listened to this book time and time again. This period of history is very interesting but, as I listen in bed, I fall asleep so there is always something I have missed!
I would recommend to anyone interested in medieval history.
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- Adele
- 03-03-17
A fascinating history.
This is an excellent book and a clear account of a fascinating period in English history. Marred however by the ridiculous and off putting voices used by the narrator for quotes from contemporaneous chronicles. I also felt that Weir showed a prejudice against Margaret of Anjou rather than maintaining a historians impartiality.
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- Liam
- 14-11-22
Excellent
I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. The content level was, in the words of Goldilocks, "just right." It was not too detailed nor too light. The narration was very good, very clear and well paced. Don't know why the narrator did not pronounce the "h" in adhere and similar words. I guess it is in the same order as the word scone.
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- Brian Sussex
- 28-10-21
Good listen apart from accents!
Great story, well written. Let down by the narrator putting on accents and using annoying voices when quoting texts.
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- Colin
- 04-01-17
Really Enjoyed
Good book, good story. I thought narration was very good, Maggie Mash was a good selection for narrator and a really good performance, but, the accents were in my opinion unnecessary, consequently I ignored them. Some readers may be more affected and give Maggie a lower score! Nevertheless a really good informative and enjoyable read. Cbgh X
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- Susan Ryland
- 29-04-21
Long but enjoyable
Interesting factual information in an enjoyable style. Like other readers I found the accents used by the narrator a little annoying and she also reads fast. Trying to listen & take it all in including the endless characters is difficult and I did lower the speed of narration a notch.
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- stewart
- 20-06-15
Great book
I loved this book! great story about one of the most interesting parts of British history, very well read too, I find some narrators very droll..
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- HelenS
- 13-01-19
Excellent
good book which presents the facts and myths of the time in an easily understood way. I did buy the kindle version so I could remind myself of the family trees
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- AmySharpe2003
- 06-06-15
Really Interesting Subject/Story
The subject matter is really interesting and this production tells it well. Very entertaining, educational and enjoyable.
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- Ian Hamlett
- 31-07-24
BLATANT YORKIST PROPAGANDA
The yorkists will pay for this insult when the ONE TRUE KING is reinstated to his rightful throne.
I enjoyed the book overall but it wasn't particularly well suited to the audiobook format. There are times where a map or a family tree would have been great to reference.
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