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The Life and Times of Prince Albert
- Narrated by: Patrick Allitt
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary
How did Prince Albert, an obscure German prince, leave an indelible mark on the British monarchy?
In 10 lectures, award-winning historian Patrick N. Allitt transports listeners to England in the 1840s and 1850s. During those two decades, Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, became one of the most influential people in the country and remains a figure of fascination even today. In fact, the British royal family as we know it wouldn't exist without the private and public actions of this detached, impartial, and upright political figure.
During his brief life of only 42 years, Prince Albert gave the world the new Houses of Parliament and the Great Exhibition of 1851. He helped Great Britain nimbly dodge the violent revolutions sweeping through mainland Europe and played important roles in both the Crimean War and the American Civil War. Trusted by politicians 25 years his senior, Prince Albert was a negotiator with superior insight into the minds of foreign leaders like Abraham Lincoln. Finally, he was husband to an iconic queen who would define an entire era in British history.
Parliamentary leaders come and go, but the British monarchy endures. Listeners will learn what great debt the monarchy owes to Prince Albert.
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- ms.A
- 22-10-23
What a wonderful history!
These lectures are really interesting I have listened to this twice and I remain fascinated with both Albert and the way the lectures are presented.
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- Faith Mackenzie
- 23-01-22
Very interesting and informative
I really enjoyed learning all about Prince Albert, the author enlightened me and kept me listening eagerly. I would recommend listening.
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- Mrs T Taberer
- 10-05-23
History
It was Factual
Interesting insight
Prince Albert was was ahead of his time and helped Queen Victoria
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- Steven Emsley
- 31-03-22
Albert, a lucky acquisition for the Royal family
Entertaining and informative. The account of Britain's relationship with the USA mid nineteenth century was particularly interesting. Lively and engaging author /narrator.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-06-23
Excellent
I found this audio book excellent. Having just read a bio on Queen Victoria where the author was extremely biased against Victoria and I found this one was based on facts and nothing else. recommended...
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- A P Murray
- 14-11-23
A very intrestimg overview of Prince Albert
As somone interested in history, i had never really looked at Prince Albert. I recently watched the Victoria series on ITV wich got me interested in researching further. As much to seperate fact from fiction as anything else. I found this very good and informative and leaving me wanting to know more. It seems to be well researched and was very well read. Highly reccomended
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- Ezada
- 16-12-21
Easy pleasant listen
A good reminder of facts for the interesting life of Prince Albert. I enjoyed it.
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- Kat
- 24-01-23
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I can’t believe how much l enjoyed this, it show how much working class lives were improved . Very interesting.
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- Pamela
- 28-03-22
Overview of Prince Albert's Life
Allitt gives a clear overview of the life of Prince Albert. And I gained insight into his extensive abilities and well developed common sense. This was true both in his political work and his life with Queen Victoria.
I am keen now to deepen my knowledge of Prince Albert.
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- V. Eden
- 22-11-22
Totally enjoyable easy listen.
Narrated superbly, written in lay persons terms, interesting and not mind boggling with facts.
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