Queen Elizabeth
Gelesen von LibriVox Volunteers
Jacob Abbott
(4,367 Sterne; 267 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)
Chapters
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
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.
Loved the book
Idoia Leonardo (www.idoialeonardo.com)
(4 Sterne)
The reader of chapter 9: Personal character. Impossible to understand