30 review for Royal Children of English History (Librivox Audiobook)

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   5 out of 5

   Mathona Moore – Apr 09, 2022

   It is a brief book of succinct stories. It may suit a child that needs a little encouragement, in learning history and who may not enjoy reading itself. I have watched many English documentaries and read history books at school, yet some of the details, in this book, were news to me so no learning is a waste. If I was dealing with a child that wasn't interested in history or reading, I would encourage them to act out some scenes and discuss the stories themselves, to engage the child more. It is a brief book of succinct stories. It may suit a child that needs a little encouragement, in learning history and who may not enjoy reading itself. I have watched many English documentaries and read history books at school, yet some of the details, in this book, were news to me so no learning is a waste. If I was dealing with a child that wasn't interested in history or reading, I would encourage them to act out some scenes and discuss the stories themselves, to engage the child more.

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   5 out of 5

   Julie – Sep 06, 2020

   Short children's chapter book read solely on the basis of it being written by E. Nesbit. Oh, and I do love English history, especially the personal side of history rather than the military/political side. This is a hodgepodge of stories about several English princes throughout history. Nothing detailed. Just little vignettes. Short children's chapter book read solely on the basis of it being written by E. Nesbit. Oh, and I do love English history, especially the personal side of history rather than the military/political side. This is a hodgepodge of stories about several English princes throughout history. Nothing detailed. Just little vignettes.

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   4 out of 5

   Candy – Apr 16, 2021

   Quick read but nothing intriguing.

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   4 out of 5

   Courtney – Feb 08, 2017

   Written by children's author extraordinaire Edith Nesbit in the heydey of Victoria's reign, this short volume features notable English kings, beginning with Alfred and ending with Henry V, with a nice sprinkling of history, folk tales, mentions of Shakespeare, and gentle didactic intended to stiffen the young British spine. Worth reading for the stories themselves, which are interestingly told, and for the style of the times. Written by children's author extraordinaire Edith Nesbit in the heydey of Victoria's reign, this short volume features notable English kings, beginning with Alfred and ending with Henry V, with a nice sprinkling of history, folk tales, mentions of Shakespeare, and gentle didactic intended to stiffen the young British spine. Worth reading for the stories themselves, which are interestingly told, and for the style of the times.

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   4 out of 5

   heidi – Jun 18, 2013

   Not too bad, but I didn't enjoy the nationalist elements in the stories. It's good that the stories of the old British kings were told simply (distilled for children's understanding, no doubt) but I wish the obvious brain-washing could be removed. Not too bad, but I didn't enjoy the nationalist elements in the stories. It's good that the stories of the old British kings were told simply (distilled for children's understanding, no doubt) but I wish the obvious brain-washing could be removed.

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   4 out of 5

   Mary – May 07, 2014

   Argh! Why didn't I read this book before/during the week when I was in England with my 11 yr old nephew and 7 yr old niece? Sweet history of England without sugarcoating the dastardly past, chock-full of relatable stories. Argh! Why didn't I read this book before/during the week when I was in England with my 11 yr old nephew and 7 yr old niece? Sweet history of England without sugarcoating the dastardly past, chock-full of relatable stories.

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   5 out of 5

   Annie – Dec 21, 2010

   Got this one on librivox, really enjoying this one :) The reader's British accent def helps! Got this one on librivox, really enjoying this one :) The reader's British accent def helps!

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   4 out of 5

   Ryan – Jun 12, 2016

   Meant for kids, but still interesting.

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   4 out of 5

   Jeanne Jenike –

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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