The Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabethan England by Ian Mortimer

[Irma]

I just acquired the audio version of this book; it contains 16 discs.  My daily commute is an hour, each way.  Audio books are a welcome alternative to radio.  I am only up to disc 8.  So far, discs 6-8 give a lot of information about clothing, accessories, hairstyles, hats, makeup.  The Amazon listing is  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_14/190-5878810-8384827?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=time%20traveller's%20guide%20to%20elizabethan%20england&sprefix=time+traveller%2Caps%2C222.  It is also available in hardback.  Perhaps this would be of interest to other forum members.

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

Thanks - we listen to the medieval one, did not know of this one, now we do.

[Orphena]

Irma - I believe I have seen that book - in paper copy at my library. Is the Audio entertaining? I don't mind reading / listening to text book style learning, but m'lord needs a gentler method of acquiring information!

[Irma]

It is enlightening and entertaining.  The text is not fussy or too scholarly, and does have frequent light moments.  The narrator speaks with a British accent.  When he quotes characters from historical works, he will change his voice to suit the character.  And I think I benefit from hearing the terms spoken and defined, rather than puzzling over an unfamiliar written word.

[Orphena]

Thanks Irma!

[The Lady Mercedes]

I have the hardcover & love it! Also if you can find a way to see them, on the BBC IPlayer, there are two episodes up of this book done as a documentary...I've seen them and they are pretty good as well! In fact, they've been having what they've called The Tudor Court Season. Check out the info here.

[Aderin]

I just acquired the audio version of this book; it contains 16 discs.  My daily commute is an hour, each way.  Audio books are a welcome alternative to radio.  I am only up to disc 8.  So far, discs 6-8 give a lot of information about clothing, accessories, hairstyles, hats, makeup.  The Amazon listing is  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_14/190-5878810-8384827?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=time%20traveller's%20guide%20to%20elizabethan%20england&sprefix=time+traveller%2Caps%2C222.  It is also available in hardback.  Perhaps this would be of interest to other forum members.

Appreciate the info! i better get a copy, soon.

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

This is now available from Audible (others too, I imagine).

Downloaded and listened to it on our trip yesterday.