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Do you want to learn more about the Richard the Lionheart (as Richard I of England is remembered as) but don’t have time to read huge, long biographies? Then let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour of his life.
There have been some truly great Kings and Queens of England, and by equal measure several truly appalling monarchs to have made their indelible mark on history. Many factors influence public opinion on whether a sovereign has been good or bad, hero or villain, sinner or saint, and on just a few occasions, it’s difficult to make a judgement either way. This is absolutely the dilemma that surrounds King Richard the First, the Lionheart, who could transform from a brave, chivalrous crusader knight into a cruel despot within the space of a heartbeat.
Over time, Richard the Lionheart has become a fascinating figure in Great Britain’s history, and his worldwide travels through lands that are still, to this very day, at the heart of global conflict also bestow upon him an international resonance. This history journal will set out on a journey of discovery to find the man behind the myth and explore, expand, and expose the legend that is Lionheart.
Includes links for more in-depth research.
You will learn about:
- Medieval times, murder of Thomas A. Becket
- The Birth of Richard, his parents and French court life
- The First Crusade, the Second Crusade, Richard joins the Third
- His coronation and speedy departure to the Holy Land
- The battles with Saladin and Richard’s departure for England
- His capture, ransom, release, and surprising death
The History Journals
We create enlightening history books for people looking to learn about topics in a quick study-guide format. Our audiobooks won’t take you days to listen to - but can be enjoyed over a cup of coffee and an hour or so of your time. They are the perfect starter to see if you’d like to delve deeper into any specific subject.
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An engrossing and revolutionary biography of Isabella of Castile, the controversial Queen of Spain who sponsored Christopher Columbus's journey to the New World, established the Spanish Inquisition, and became one of the most influential female rulers in history.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Poorly narrated
- De Amazon Customer en 02-23-15
De: Kirstin Downey
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The White Ship
- Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream
- De: Charles Spencer
- Narrado por: Richard Trinder
- Duración: 9 h y 8 m
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By 1120, Henry was perhaps the most formidable ruler in Europe, with an enviable record on the battlefield, immense lands and wealth and unprecedented authority in his kingdoms. Everything he had worked so hard for was finally achieved, and he was ready to hand it on to his beloved son and heir, William Ætheling. Henry I and his retinue set out first. The White Ship - considered the fastest afloat - would follow, carrying the young prince. Spoilt and arrogant, William had plied his comrades and crew with drink from the minute he stepped aboard....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant and concise
- De Kindle Customer en 11-28-20
De: Charles Spencer
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Charlemagne
- A Captivating Guide to the Greatest Monarch of the Carolingian Empire and How He Ruled over the Franks, Lombards, and Romans
- De: Captivating History
- Narrado por: Jason Zenobia
- Duración: 3 h y 18 m
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Warrior. Ruler. Patron of the arts and language. Terrorist. Brutal oppressor. Protector of the good. Guardian of Christendom. Father of Europe. There are so many different ways in which Charlemagne can be described, and yet, the man himself is often seen as an enigma. Depending on the viewpoint of history, he could have been either a monster or a guardian angel. Yet, as with most men, the truth lies somewhere in between. The truth is that he was human.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- De lawrence theriot en 01-25-23
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The Red Prince
- The Life of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster
- De: Helen Carr
- Narrado por: Helen Carr
- Duración: 9 h y 33 m
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John Gaunt was the son of Edward III, brother to the Black Prince, father to Henry IV, and the sire of all those Tudors. He has had pretty bad press: supposed usurper of Richard II’s crown and the focus of hatred in the Peasants’ Revolt, as they torched his home, the Savoy Palace. Helen Carr paints a complex portrait of a man who held the levers of power on the English and European stage, passionately upheld chivalric values, pressed for the Bible to be translated into English, and patronized the arts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent historical reference
- De Virginia Robertshaw en 06-10-21
De: Helen Carr
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The Wars of the Roses: A Captivating Guide to the English Civil Wars That Brought down the Plantagenet Dynasty and Put the Tudors on the Throne
- De: Captivating History
- Narrado por: Desmond Manny
- Duración: 3 h y 13 m
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The Wars of the Roses were a complex set of battles, skirmishes, and kidnappings during the 15th century in England. They had their roots in the nearby Civil War of France, which greatly influenced English politics for years to come. Though there is no one universally-accepted start or end date for these wars, the major events throughout the wars occurred between 1455 and 1485.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Atrocious narration, poor timing, not recommended
- De B. en 01-21-19
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The Most Powerful Women in the Middle Ages
- Queens, Saints, and Viking Slayers, From Empress Theodora to Elizabeth of Tudor
- De: Melissa Rank, Michael Rank
- Narrado por: Anne Day-Jones
- Duración: 3 h y 59 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 42
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The idea of a powerful woman in the Middle Ages seems like an oxymoron. Females in this time are imagined to be damsels in distress, trapped in a high tower, and waiting for knights to rescue them, all while wearing traffic-cones for a hat. After rescue, their lives improved little. Their career choices were to be either docile queens, housewives, or be burned at the stake for witchcraft. But what if this image of medieval women is a complete fiction? It turns out that it is. Powerful female rulers fill the Middle Ages.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderfully empowering
- De Teresa Carter en 01-29-23
De: Melissa Rank, y otros
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Isabella
- The Warrior Queen
- De: Kirstin Downey
- Narrado por: Kimberly Farr
- Duración: 21 h y 12 m
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An engrossing and revolutionary biography of Isabella of Castile, the controversial Queen of Spain who sponsored Christopher Columbus's journey to the New World, established the Spanish Inquisition, and became one of the most influential female rulers in history.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Poorly narrated
- De Amazon Customer en 02-23-15
De: Kirstin Downey
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The Women of the Cousins' War
- The Duchess, the Queen and the King's Mother
- De: Philippa Gregory, David Baldwin, Michael Jones
- Narrado por: Bianca Amato
- Duración: 9 h y 28 m
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In her essay on Jacquetta, Philippa Gregory uses original documents, archaeology and histories of myth and witchcraft to create the first-ever biography of the young duchess who was to survive two reigns and two wars to become the first lady at two rival courts. David Baldwin, established author on the Wars of the Roses, tells the story of Elizabeth Woodville, the first commoner to marry a king of England for love, and Michael Jones, fellow of the Royal Historical Society, writes of Margaret Beaufort, the almost-unknown matriarch of the House of Tudor. The Women of the Cousins’ War will appeal to all.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- De Stacey Wallace en 11-14-11
De: Philippa Gregory, y otros
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Edward III
- The Perfect King
- De: Ian Mortimer
- Narrado por: Alex Wyndham
- Duración: 19 h y 32 m
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Holding power for over 50 years starting in 1327, Edward III was one of England's most influential kings and one who shaped the course of English history. Revered as one of the country's most illustrious leaders for centuries, he was also a usurper and a warmonger who ordered his uncle beheaded. A brutal man, to be sure, but also a brilliant one.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book about Edward III
- De Kiesha en 07-05-16
De: Ian Mortimer
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Four Queens
- The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe
- De: Nancy Goldstone
- Narrado por: Josephine Bailey
- Duración: 11 h y 31 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 261
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Set against the backdrop of the turbulent 13th century, a time of chivalry and crusades, poetry, knights, and monarchs, comes the story of the four beautiful daughters of the count of Provence, whose brilliant marriages made them the queens of France, England, Germany, and Sicily.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Interesting, informative
- De Eunice en 12-06-07
De: Nancy Goldstone
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Crusaders
- The Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands
- De: Dan Jones
- Narrado por: Dan Jones
- Duración: 16 h y 7 m
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For more than 1,000 years, Christians and Muslims lived side by side, sometimes at peace and sometimes at war. When Christian armies seized Jerusalem in 1099, they began the most notorious period of conflict between the two religions. Depending on who you ask, the fall of the holy city was either an inspiring legend or the greatest of horrors. In Crusaders, Dan Jones interrogates the many sides of the larger story, charting a deeply human and avowedly pluralist path through the crusading era.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Gripping but not tidy
- De Tad Davis en 01-06-20
De: Dan Jones
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The Conquering Family
- De: Thomas B. Costain
- Narrado por: David Case
- Duración: 13 h y 30 m
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Thomas B. Costain's four-volume history of the Plantagenets begins with The Conquering Family and the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066, closing with the reign of John in 1216. The troubled period after the Norman Conquest, when the foundations of government were hammered out between monarch and people, comes to life through Costain's storytelling skill and historical imagination.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An Entrancing History of the Early Plantegenets
- De Peter en 01-20-09
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Scandinavia
- A History
- De: Ewan Butler
- Narrado por: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Duración: 6 h y 25 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 67
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Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, award-winning historian Ewan Butler writes, struggled through unions and separations with both outsiders and each other, developing their own personalities and languages yet retaining their ancient connections.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent History of Scandinavia after the Vikings
- De Arthur en 05-05-17
De: Ewan Butler
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The Last Viking
- The True Story of King Harald Hardrada
- De: Don Hollway
- Narrado por: Mark Meadows
- Duración: 14 h y 18 m
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Harald Sigurdsson burst into history as a teenaged youth in a Viking battle from which he escaped with little more than his life and a thirst for vengeance. But from these humble origins, he became one of Norway’s most legendary kings. The Last Viking is a fast-moving narrative account of the life of King Harald Hardrada, as he journeyed across the medieval world, from the frozen wastelands of the North to the glittering towers of Byzantium and the passions of the Holy Land, until his warrior death on the battlefield in England.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My 25th Great Grandfather 😊
- De Joshua David Nelson en 08-09-22
De: Don Hollway
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Henry VIII: The Quest for Fame
- Penguin Monarchs, Book 2
- De: John Guy
- Narrado por: John Banks
- Duración: 3 h y 25 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 7
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Henry VIII: The Quest for Fame by John Guy, read by John Banks. Henry VIII's reign transformed the physical and spiritual landscape of England. Magnificent, tyrannical, a strong ruler, a 'pillager of the commonwealth', this most notorious of kings remains a figure of extreme contradictions: a devout traditionalist who oversaw a cataclysmic rupture with the church in Rome, a talented, charismatic, imposing figure who nevertheless could not bear to meet people's eyes when he talked to them.
De: John Guy
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The Wars of the Roses
- The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors
- De: Dan Jones
- Narrado por: John Curless
- Duración: 15 h y 7 m
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The 15th century saw the longest and bloodiest series of civil wars in British history. The crown of England changed hands five times as two branches of the Plantagenet dynasty fought to the death for the right to rule. Now, celebrated historian Dan Jones describes how the longest reigning British royal family tore itself apart until it was finally replaced by the Tudors. Some of the greatest heroes and villains in history were thrown together in these turbulent times.
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5 out of 5 stars
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No Need for a Score Card
- De Troy en 01-16-15
De: Dan Jones
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A Brief History of the Vikings
- Brief Histories
- De: Jonathan Clements
- Narrado por: Mark Meadows
- Duración: 8 h y 53 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 77
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Between the eighth and eleventh centuries, the Vikings surged from their Scandinavian homeland to trade, raid and invade along the coasts of Europe. Their influence and expeditions extended from Newfoundland to Baghdad, their battles were as far-flung as Africa and the Arctic. But were they great seafarers or desperate outcasts, noble heathens or oafish pirates, the last pagans or the first of the modern Europeans?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- De Jean en 05-09-13
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The Greatest Knight
- The Remarkable Life of William Marshal, the Power Behind Five English Thrones
- De: Thomas Asbridge
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins
- Duración: 14 h y 29 m
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In The Greatest Knight, renowned historian Thomas Asbridge draws upon the thirteenth-century biography and an array of other contemporary evidence to present a compelling account of William Marshal's life and times. Asbridge charts the unparalleled rise to prominence of a man bound to a code of honor yet driven by unquenchable ambition.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Biography of a Legend
- De Troy en 04-02-15
De: Thomas Asbridge
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The Norman Conquest
- The Battle of Hastings and the Fall of Anglo-Saxon England
- De: Marc Morris
- Narrado por: Frazer Douglas
- Duración: 18 h y 10 m
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An upstart French duke who sets out to conquer the most powerful and unified kingdom in Christendom. An invasion force on a scale not seen since the days of the Romans. One of the bloodiest and most decisive battles ever fought.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Balanced, Entertaining, and Informative History
- De Jefferson en 06-01-14
De: Marc Morris