Queen Elizabeth


Lu par LibriVox Volunteers

(4.4 stars; 276 reviews)

There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history, that he may know, in brief, what it was in their characters or their doings which has given them so widely-extended a fame. Consequently, great historical names alone are selected; and it has been the writer's aim to present the prominent and leading traits in their characters, and all the important events in their lives, in a bold and free manner, and yet in the plain and simple language which is so obviously required in works which aim at permanent and practical usefulness. This volume is dedicated to Queen Elizabeth. (Summary from the preface of the book) (4 hr 54 min)

Chapitres

Preface, Elizabeth's Mother 24:14 Lu par Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Childhood of a Princess 20:24 Lu par Sibella Denton
Lady Jane Grey 22:57 Lu par Sibella Denton
The Spanish Match 19:44 Lu par Sibella Denton
Elizabeth in the Tower 21:18 Lu par Shirley Ellen
Accession to the Throne 23:36 Lu par Shirley Ellen
The War in Scotland 21:33 Lu par Sibella Denton
Elizabeth's Lovers 27:23 Lu par Shirley Ellen
Personal Character 28:04 Lu par Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014)
The Invincible Armada 28:35 Lu par Philippa
The Earl of Essex 36:39 Lu par Alana Jordan
The Conclusion 19:57 Lu par Sibella Denton

Critiques

Decent introduction


(4 stars)

Most of the readers were good, only one was difficult to understand. I think the book provided a reasonably balanced and accurate (if condensed) history. It prompted me to want to learn more.


(1 stars)

The narrator of this book & others listed as bio or autobiography has a voice I just can’t tolerate. Like fingernails across a chalk board.

more good than bad


(3.5 stars)

over all a good book although some of the readers are hard to understand

I really enjoyed this book.


(5 stars)

I liked Lucy Burgoyne's reading of one chapter; possibly because I'm Australian. It always feels weird to have an American accent and pronounciation read a very English topic, but understand the books are all read by volunteers, so thanks to all readers. The content was very engaging.

Queen Elizabeth


(5 stars)

Jacob Abbott's first quality is that he is a pleasure to read. Starting with his Cleopatra, Elizabeth is the seventh of his biographies I have consumed like a guilty pleasure. Abbott distils a complex mass of data into a beautifully legible narrative, mixing an historian's care with a writer's flair.

Terrible reading


(1 stars)

An American voice reading English history? Terrible. I am unable to listen as it adds no authenticity. She can't even pronounce 'Elizabeth'. Read in a halting voice by someone who doesn't understand what she's reading. Expression entirely incorrect and robotic. My Primary school children could do better. Sorry.

Abigail


(4 stars)

I have been trying to learn more about the Tudor family and I found this book about it and I looked for more books by the same author it is sad but good

Poor and Happy


(5 stars)

Wealth and power don't translate to a holistic life. sometimes the poor lives and die happier than the rich and powerful.