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101 Amazing Facts about the Tudors
Written by Jack Goldstein
Narrated by Jason Zenobia
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About this audiobook
Do you know the main difference between the diet of a Tudor nobleman and that of a peasant?
What was it that changed Henry VIII from an active and pleasant young man into a vastly overweight tyrant?
What did a gong farmer do?
And what was the purpose of a whipping boy?
In this excellent audio-book, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the Tudors. If you're interested in one of the most fascinating periods in English history, this is perfect for you!
©2017 Jack Goldstein Books (P)2017 Jack Goldstein Books
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