Letters from England, 1846-1849
Gelesen von Sibella Denton
Elizabeth Davis Bancroft
(4,312 Sterne; 8 Bewertungen)
Elizabeth Bancroft went to England with her husband, historian George Bancroft, for three of the most dynamic years in European history. As Ambassador to England from the United States, George moved in the highest circles. In his wife's letters to their sons, her uncle, her brother, and Mrs. Polk (the President's wife), we see glimpses not only of early Victorian English life, but also of Queen Victoria herself! Mrs. Bancroft speaks of dinners with Benjamin Disraeli, visits to Wordsworth, weekends in the country with Louis Napoleon and Sir Robert Peel with such matter of fact aplomb that one cannot help being impressed. (3 hr 7 min)
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Knowing a bit of history helps
TLocke
(4 Sterne)
It is a very diary-journal format, and can become just a litany of the rich and titled. without even a small knowledge of the places and people would make it much more interesting. The descriptions of settings, procedures, manners and dresses helps make it more intimate. Still without some information on board before listening, I'd think it might be lot of name dropping of people and places.
tellmeatale
(4 Sterne)
Nice lite listening and very interesting to see how royality was honored in England! Well narrated and I found it a very relaxing listen and informative!