The Private Lives of the Tudors
Uncovering the Secrets of Britain's Greatest Dynasty
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Keeble
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Sandra Duncan
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By:
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Tracy Borman
About this listen
A BEHIND THE SCENES GLIMPSE INTO THE LIVES OF HENRY VIII, ANNE BOLEYN, ELIZABETH I AND MORE: PERFECT FOR FANS OF WOLF HALL
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'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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Critical acclaim for The Private Lives of the Tudors:
'Borman approaches her topic with huge enthusiasm and a keen eye for entertaining...this is a very human story of a remarkable family, full of vignettes that sit long in the mind.' Dan Jones, The Sunday Times
'Tracy Borman's eye for detail is impressive; the book is packed with fascinating courtly minutiae... this is a wonderful book.' The Times
'Borman is an authoritative and engaging writer, good at prising out those humanising details that make the past alive to us.' The Observer
'Fascinating, detailed account of the everyday reality of the royals... This is a book of rich scholarship.' Daily Mail
'Tracy Borman's passion for the Tudor period shines forth from the pages of this fascinatingly detailed book, which vividly illuminates what went on behind the scenes at the Tudor court.' Alison Weir
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- Jane
- 15-06-2016
Facinating
Where does The Private Lives of the Tudors rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It was a great listen. The details of the lives of the Tudors was in depth.
What did you like best about this story?
Detail about every day living eg the diet, birthing and a modern day explanation of medical ailments they suffered.
What does Jonathan Keeble and Sandra Duncan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Jonathon was brilliant but I don't think the female voice overs for the female characters was needed
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, it was on a long drive
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- Robp9921
- 04-04-2020
Excellent
Well written. A detailed insight of the Tudor court clothing, food, rituals and sex life .
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- Elizabeth Finch
- 31-07-2023
Very enjoyable
Would recommend but, the fashionable rehabilitation of Mary resulted in omissions which undermined the book.
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- ElvisFan66
- 13-09-2024
fabulous!
I have listened to this book several times and learn something new every time! brilliant!
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- Anonymous User
- 23-01-2018
loved every min
what a fascinating interesting story based on true facts and true accounts of people that lived around The Tudors. I'm so impressed by this book I will be rereading many times in the future
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- Louise Stockfeld
- 10-01-2023
Excellent insight!
Really enjoyed this inside story of a very interesting time in history.
Very well researched and great to listen to.
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- Anonymon
- 02-10-2018
Very enjoyable
Beautifully narrated by Jonathon and Sandra. Most interesting. Another great way to learn about historical figures and their ways of life. The difference in the English between then and now is also fascinating.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-03-2023
Great book on the Tudors
Lots of fascinating detail, I will listen again and again, very interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommended
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- Richard
- 06-07-2018
The inside story
A very good book about the the Tudor Kings and Queens without the politics. The listener gets a real understanding of what it was like to live in those times abeit from a royal point of view. What a terrible job it must have been to have been Henry V111 master of the stools. It shows how people demain themselves just to be close to the centre - metaphorically - of power! Extremely well narrated, as always by Jonathan Keeble Thourougly recommended. It bit sad in a way how Elizabeth died, and the succession of James 1. The Stuarts were a poor lot in comparison; no wonder the Civil War occurred.
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- Bethany W.
- 12-05-2018
A wonderful insight into the lives of the Tudors
This book was a pleasure to listen to. Jonathan Keeble has a lovely voice that draws you in, and Tracy’s writing style made it feel like you could step inside the many Tudor castles and see what was going on. The book was very informative, leaving me wanting more.
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