Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, Volumes I & II


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Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and reign of one of England's most iconic monarchs. Compiled by Lucy Aikin, this work draws from a rich tapestry of sources within the royal court, providing a unique perspective on Queen Elizabeth I's personal and political life.

Set against the backdrop of the Tudor era, Aikin's memoirs reveal the complexities of court life, the intrigues of power, and the challenges faced by a female ruler in a male-dominated society. Through detailed accounts and vivid anecdotes, listeners will gain insight into Elizabeth's relationships with her advisors, her approach to governance, and the cultural landscape of her time.

This biography not only chronicles the events of Elizabeth's reign but also reflects on the themes of leadership, gender, and legacy. Aikin's careful interpretation of historical documents brings to life the vibrant personalities that surrounded the queen, making this a distinctive addition to the literature on Elizabethan history.

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00 - Preface 4:22 Read by Cate Barratt
01 - Volume I, Chapter I. 1533-1536 33:26 Read by Cate Barratt
02 - Volume I, Chapter II. 1536-1542, part 1 30:22 Read by Cate Barratt
03 - Volume I, Chapter II. 1536-1542, part 2 14:59 Read by Cate Barratt
04 - Volume I, Chapter III. 1542-1547 15:20 Read by Cate Barratt
05 - Volume I, Chapter IV. 1547-1549, part 1 25:38 Read by Cate Barratt
06 - Volume I, Chapter IV. 1547-1549, part 2 25:03 Read by Cate Barratt
07 - Volume I, Chapter V. 1549-1553 32:06 Read by Cate Barratt
08 - Volume I, Chapter VI. 1553 and 1554 34:20 Read by Cate Barratt
09 - Volume I, Chapter VII. 1554 and 1555, part 1 25:29 Read by Cate Barratt
10 - Volume I, Chapter VII. 1554 and 1555, part 2 26:57 Read by Cate Barratt
11 - Volume I, Chapter VIII. 1555-1558 43:34 Read by Cate Barratt
12 - Volume I, Chapter IX. 1558 and 1559, part 1 24:59 Read by Cate Barratt
13 - Volume I, Chapter IX. 1558 and 1559, part 2 15:35 Read by Cate Barratt
14 - Volume I, Chapter X. 1559 39:23 Read by Cate Barratt
15 - Volume I, Chapter XI. 1560 24:16 Read by Cate Barratt
16 - Volume I, Chapter XII. 1560 41:21 Read by Cate Barratt
17 - Volume I, Chapter XIIIa. 1561 21:59 Read by Cate Barratt
18 - Volume I, Chapter XIIIb. 1561-1565, part 1 31:40 Read by Cate Barratt
19 - Volume I, Chapter XIIIb. 1561-1565, part 2 28:16 Read by Cate Barratt
20 - Volume I, Chapter XIV. 1565 and 1566 32:10 Read by Cate Barratt
21 - Volume I, Chapter XV. 1567 and 1568, part 1 32:39 Read by Cate Barratt
22 - Volume I, Chapter XV. 1567 and 1568, part 2 26:59 Read by Cate Barratt
23 - Volume I, Chapter XVI. 1568-1570, part 1 24:10 Read by Cate Barratt
24 - Volume I, Chapter XVI. 1568-1570, part 2 24:01 Read by Cate Barratt
25 - Volume II, Chapter XVII. 1571-1573, part 1 21:14 Read by Cate Barratt
26 - Volume II, Chapter XVII. 1571-1573, part 2 18:32 Read by Cate Barratt
27 - Volume II, Chapter XVIII. 1573-1577 33:56 Read by Cate Barratt
28 - Volume II, Chapter XIX. 1577-1582, part 1 37:53 Read by Cate Barratt
29 - Volume II, Chapter XIX. 1577-1582, part 2 32:35 Read by Cate Barratt
30 - Volume II. Chapter XX. 1582-1587, part 1 33:27 Read by Cate Barratt
31 - Volume II. Chapter XX. 1582-1587, part 2 29:51 Read by Cate Barratt
32 - Volume II. Chapter XX. 1582-1587, part 3 34:46 Read by Cate Barratt
33 - Volume II. Chapter XX. 1582-1587, part 4 31:48 Read by Cate Barratt
34 - Volume II. Chapter XXI. 1587 and 1588, part 1 27:48 Read by Cate Barratt
35 - Volume II. Chapter XXI. 1587 and 1588, part 2 27:35 Read by Cate Barratt
36 - Volume II. Chapter XXII. 1588-1591, part 1 32:57 Read by Cate Barratt
37 - Volume II. Chapter XXII. 1588-1591, part 2 32:47 Read by Cate Barratt
38 - Volume II. Chapter XXII. 1588-1591, part 3 32:33 Read by Cate Barratt
39 - Volume II. Chapter XXIII. 1591-1593 35:35 Read by Cate Barratt
40 - Volume II. Chapter XXIV. 1593-1597, part 1 32:21 Read by Cate Barratt
41 - Volume II. Chapter XXIV. 1593-1597, part 2 24:53 Read by Cate Barratt
42 - Volume II. Chapter XXV. 1595-1598 26:15 Read by Cate Barratt
43 - Volume II. Chapter XXVI. 1597 and 1598, part 1 27:11 Read by Cate Barratt
44 - Volume II. Chapter XXVI. 1597 and 1598, part 2 19:25 Read by Cate Barratt
45 - Volume II. Chapter XXVII. 1599-1603, part 1 34:18 Read by Cate Barratt
46 - Volume II. Chapter XXVII. 1599-1603, part 2 32:02 Read by Cate Barratt
47 - Volume II. Chapter XXVII. 1599-1603, part 3 1:01:29 Read by Cate Barratt

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(5 stars)

Katherine of Aragon really comes alive in this text. But Anne Bolyen. wow The descendants of Edward III as well.

Informative and interesting.


(5 stars)

Thank you, Kathy for your outstanding reading. I enjoyed hearing all the details of the Elizabethian court.

Beautifully Read!


(5 stars)

Thank you for making an interesting read that much better.

Enjoyed this book.


(5 stars)

Beautifully read by Cathy.

she reads this way too fast


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(3 stars)

You don't need to read punctuation. Especially quote unquote over and over so much so that the story can't even be followed because the reading is so fast to begin with. Other than that parts you are able to follow are interesting enough for a read and she is clear and I did enjoy it

K.S.


(3 stars)

The text was interesting & somewhat well read. However, the continuous repetition of punctuation (quote, unquote) was extremely annoying & lessened to a great extent my enjoyment of this book.