Queen Elizabeth
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Jacob Abbott
(4,393 Sterne; 257 Bewertungen)
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)
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Bewertungen
Decent introduction
(4 Sterne)
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 Sterne)
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
young history lover
(3,5 Sterne)
over all a good book although some of the readers are hard to understand
Kaleigh
(4,5 Sterne)
I had previously listened to and loved Jacob Abbott’s ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ and was delighted to find that he had written a book on Elizabeth as well - I was intrigued to hear the other side of the story on their rivalry, but ultimately ‘Queen Elizabeth’ only touched slightly on the topic. I found the main focus of this book to be more on the people and politics surrounding Elizabeth, rather than Elizabeth herself. There were a few chapters that were difficult to get through due to the narration, but Abbott’s story had me intrigued to continue. Overall, ‘Queen Elizabeth’ did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it was interesting and informative.
I really enjoyed this book.
Susie Starr
(5 Sterne)
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.
Terrible reading
Sue de Nym
(1 Sterne)
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.
Poor and Happy
Augustine
(5 Sterne)
Wealth and power don't translate to a holistic life. sometimes the poor lives and die happier than the rich and powerful.
(5 Sterne)
I loved the book. In the chapter The War With Scotland, they were very biased on Queen Mary's part.