The Private Lives of the Tudors

Uncovering the Secrets of Britain's Greatest Dynasty

By: Tracy Borman

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

England's Tudor monarchs - Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I - are perhaps the most celebrated and fascinating of all royal families in history. Their love affairs, their political triumphs, and their overturning of the religious order are the subject of countless works of popular scholarship. But for all we know about Henry's quest for male heirs or Elizabeth's purported virginity, the lives of the Tudor monarchs away from the public eye remain largely beyond our grasp, mostly not chronicled by previous historians.

In The Private Lives of the Tudors, acclaimed historian Tracy Borman delves deep behind the public face of the monarchs, showing us what their lives were like beyond the stage of the court. Drawing on original material from those closest to them - courtiers like the "groom of the stool", a much-coveted position, surprisingly - Borman examines Tudor life in fine detail. What did the monarchs eat? What clothes did they wear, and how were they designed, bought, and cared for? How did they wield power? When sick, how were they treated? What games did they play? How did they practice their faith? And whom did they love, and how did they give birth to the all-important heirs?

Exploring their education, upbringing, and sexual lives and taking us into the kitchens, bathrooms, schoolrooms, and bedrooms at court, The Private Lives of the Tudors charts the course of the entire dynasty, surfacing new and fascinating insights into these celebrated figures.

©2016 Tracy Borman, Hodder & Stoughton (P)2018 Audible, Inc.

Excellent

One of the best books of the Tutors. It keeps you captive and wanting more .

Good...

I love Tracy Borman but I was expecting more of this book. Unless you're just starting to learn about the Tudors there's nothing new in regard of the "private lives"...
It was entertaining and the narrator was fine but unfortunately nothing spectacular.

Very engaging!

I really liked this! The narrative was engaging and I thought it gave interesting information. The narration wasn’t bad either.

Painstakingly Detailed

If you’re someone who wants to hear literal Tudor receipts read (like me!), this is the book for you. It goes so far into detail that, even for someone who wants to know the minutiae it can be a little long winded. Still, I loved listening to it, as the narrator was excellent.

Love the narrator

Narrators voice is a very perfect match for this read. Enjoying this Audible ver much!!