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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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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)
"Action-packed...Filled with fighting, personality clashes, betrayal and bouts of the famous Plantagenet rage." (Daily Telegraph)
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-12-20
Fascinating and engrossing
A really enjoyable and educational listen. Exactly the book on English history I've been looking for.
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- Jane Susie Sheep
- 15-12-20
History made understandable
Never knew how much modern society was based on Plantagenet history. A fascinating story very well read
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- Mrs. Ann M. Mcmahon
- 08-02-21
A Compelling Read
An excellent blend of storytelling and analysis; with a discriminating eye for the telling detail.
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- Eva Hyatt
- 13-03-22
It gripped me
After listening to the Templars, I was wondering if this one might be a bit dry, too.
But this book gripped me from the very beginning, and I finished it way too quickly. And I still remember all (well, up until 1399) the Plantagenet kings, in the right order!
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- Anonymous User
- 13-12-22
Thoroughly enjoyed.
I really enjoyed this audiobook and learning about my countries history. Dan Jones’ writing and narration are superb!
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- Rachel C.
- 07-03-23
Dan Jones is the king of medieval history
This book was a whirlwind tour of a LOT of history, but it never felt rushed. Every king/period discussed I felt I understood and got to know deeply, I learnt a lot and the information was all well chosen- there was nothing in the book that didn’t add to the story and I didn’t feel like anything was missed. Dan Jones is also an excellent narrator, his voice is very calming and he had just the right amount of emotion for me to feel invested in topics I probably wouldn’t have cared for as much if I had read it myself.
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- Jenny Bee
- 05-07-23
Well written and well told
The author makes history interesting. This is a clearly told
story of the Plantagenets making enjoyable listening
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- Anonymous User
- 20-09-23
Brutal but mesmerising
Absorbing and detailed backgrounds to the situations, choices, and major characters in the reigns of each Plantagenet King. Part social history, part internecine family psychodrama but always riveting. Not for the feint hearted!
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-09-19
Brilliant
A brilliant narrative of the life and times of the Plantagenet Kings. Enjoyed it immensely
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- Daniel Rive
- 12-08-19
Well read.
Dan Jones was very easy to listen to, he gave the book a 3rd dimension by reding it so well. I was able to keep up with the text while walking my Dog.
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