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The Plantagenets
- The Kings Who Made England
- Narrated by: Dan Jones
- Length: 22 hrs and 7 mins
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Publisher's Summary
This brilliant new audiobook explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen, and the worst. The Plantagenets – their story is the story of Britain.
England’s greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over England through eight generations of kings. Their remarkable reign saw England emerge from the Dark Ages to become a highly organised kingdom that spanned a vast expanse of Europe. Plantagenet rule saw the establishment of laws and creation of artworks, monuments and tombs which survive to this day, and continue to speak of their sophistication, brutality and secrets.
Dan Jones brings you a new vision of this battle-scarred history. From the Crusades, to King John’s humbling over Magna Carta and the tragic reign of the last Plantagenet, Richard II – this is a blow-by-blow account of England’s most thrilling age.
Critic Reviews
‘Stonking narrative history told with pace, wit and scholarship about the bloody dynasty that produced some of England’s most brilliant, brutal kings’ Observer
‘Colourful and engaging … Jones has produced an absorbing narrative that will help ensure that the Plantagenet story remains stamped on the English imagination’ Sunday Times
‘Unapologetically about powerful people, their foibles, their passions and their weaknesses … vivid descriptions of battles and tournaments, ladies in fine velvet and knights in shining armour crowd the pages of this highly engaging narrative’ Evening Standard
‘Action-packed … Filled with fighting, personality clashes, betrayal and bouts of the famous Plantagenet rage’ Daily Telegraph
‘Dan Jones expertly weaves an enormous medieval tapestry, ranging from the Middles East of Richard the Lionheart's Third Crusade to the battlefields of the Hundred Years War’ Sunday Telegraph
‘This is an unashamedly royal history and even the most insatiable appetite for chivalric deeds and aristocratic violence will be sated by its conclusion’ Sunday Times
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- Kirsty
- 10-06-2019
Brilliant Enlightment
I had heard of the White Ship, I remembered being fascinated by the late 70s TV drama 'The Devil's Crown' (on the back of which my daughter's names include Eleanor), I loved The Daughter of Time and knew of the York and Tudor struggles called The Wars of the Roses. However, the wealth of information provided by the author in this book, closely followed by listening to the next instalment in the saga, The Hollow Crown, have broadened my knowledge immensely, and spectacularly brought the players and the period to life. Dan Jones' research and scholarship, complemented by his skills in narrating his works have made listening a delight. I will now start over!
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- Sy
- 08-09-2020
Rollicking English history
Well researched, well written and well read. Dan Jones finds the balance between historical accuracy and juicy melodrama in this history of the Plantagenet dynasty. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-10-2023
Wonderful Book
Dan Jones truly is an amazing author and narrator. I learnt so much about The Plantaganets. I could not recommend this book highly enough.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-08-2019
The planet of the Kings!
Having the story of history written and narrated by the same person adds so much to the insight and understanding of this work. Dan Jones loves his research and imparts that love on to his audience. An exciting, in depth, informative experience. If you love history, especially the history of England you will love this work. Clearly read at a good pace with obvious research skills making it a great work!
Well worth the money and the listening.
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- Kym Angrave
- 13-05-2019
Absolutely love Dan Jones books
This was such a great book and beautifully read by Dan Jones
I have read all his books available on audible and eagily await his new one on the Crusades
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- Anonymous User
- 06-08-2022
Who said history had to be boring!
Well done Dan Jones. Extremely well written and excellent narration. What could’ve been a dry read turned into something refreshingly different. Off to download the next one!
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- Anonymous User
- 27-09-2022
Great book
I think I’ll have to read this book 10 more times Times to remember all the names but none the less great book
Dan Jones is just great
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- Anonymous User
- 12-06-2023
Brilliant
The content and narrative were excellent. I love medieval history. Born in North Wales, castles were a part of your landscape and history. This book brings them to life and the cruel suppression of the Welsh and our native language.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in this era and/or the Plantagenets.
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- GingerNimitz
- 17-06-2020
Coronated
please, please, please.... stop using "coronated" ... the word is "crowned"... other than that ...the book and topic are very enjoyable... thank you
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- Anonymous User
- 30-12-2020
Brilliant
The perfect balance of detail and anecdotes to bring alive the history of the Plantagenets while answering questions of how events fitted together, discounting some myths and clarifying others, leaving you with a more coherent understanding of the period
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