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A unique look into the past

Revisado: 12-03-24

An inspirational look at historical figure at the ages of 18, some already accomplished and some yet to be. I thought it was a truly unique way to present a comparison of the coming of age time for these historical figures. It read like a narrative history, deepening the picture in your mind.
Alice- pay no attention to the 1-star review given earlier for this book. That person was looking for a dry boring read and were disappointed that they didn’t find it with your book! From a 40 year old who is still 18, thanks for the refresh in mindset!

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Comprehensive!

Revisado: 10-17-24

Reads like a novel! A great summation of the events and explanations of her posthumous negative reputation. Certainly gave a great perspective.

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Reads like a novel

Revisado: 10-08-24

Dan Jones always does an amazing job with his writing and this is no exception! He tells the story as if it were happening in the present tense, something he notes he endeavored to do on purpose. And in its intended way, it deepens the story so much more. Looking forward to more than one listen to this!

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A different perspective

Revisado: 09-12-24

I love how this book took on telling about the events of the time through the perspective of Katherine of Aragon and Juana of Castile. It read like a novel.

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Delightful

Revisado: 06-27-24

Not one detail of life in the 14th century was left out. I loved this book!

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A new take on a old story

Revisado: 06-21-24

I loved the way Dr. Borman wove the story of Anne and Elizabeth to show much Elizabeth honored her mother. It’s very common to hear that Elizabeth never mentioned her mother and wanted to distance herself from her, but this disproved that theory completely. I devoured this book!!

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Wonderfully detailed

Revisado: 03-21-24

Prof. Roberts tells the most detailed stories! I’ve read her other two books, Ancestors and Buried, and Crypt is a wonderful continuation. I love how she gets into deep explanations behind the material she’s covering. Well worth the read.

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Love Tracy’s work!

Revisado: 02-20-24

You can never go wrong with a book from Tracy. I love that she narrated it also.

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Dan does it again

Revisado: 01-28-24

Every book I’ve read of Dan’s has been engaging and a joy in which to listen. He has an innate way of telling a recount of history that reads like a novel. I’ve long been wanting to do a deeper dive into the Plantagenet Dynasty and I’m glad I waited for Dan’s book.

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Loved every part of this book.

Revisado: 01-08-24

Gareth is one of my favorite historical authors and podcasters to listen to, because he has such a sense of humor and such a unique and way of expressing ideas and stories. It’s rare that I’d laugh during a nonfiction book, but somehow I achieve that with his books. Even though this book is not read by him, I could still make out his tell tale hilarious ways of putting things. I loved how it wove the tale of Hampton Court from the beginning to now with the history that surrounded and shaped it. I can tell it took 2.5 years to write! Well done Gareth!

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