Richard II, Makers of History

Jacob Abbott (1803 - 1879)

Chronicles the life of Richard II, born in 1367 in Bordeaux, France, who later wore the crown of King of England. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - Preface and Chapter I. Richard's Predecessors Cate Barratt
00:24:28
Play 02 02 - Chapter II. Quarrels Cate Barratt
00:34:16
Play 03 03 - Chapter III. The Black Prince Cate Barratt
00:20:40
Play 04 04 - Chapter IV. The Battle of Poictiers Cate Barratt
00:34:12
Play 05 05 - Chapter V. Childhood of Richard Cate Barratt
00:25:49
Play 06 06 - Chapter VI. Accession to the Throne Cate Barratt
00:17:33
Play 07 07 - Chapter VII. The Coronation Cate Barratt
00:13:35
Play 08 08 - Chapter VIII. Chivalry Cate Barratt
00:28:16
Play 09 09 - Chapter IX. Wat Tyler's Insurrection Cate Barratt
00:26:38
Play 10 10 - Chapter X. The End of the Insurrection Cate Barratt
00:19:44
Play 11 11 - Chapter XI. Good Queen Anne Cate Barratt
00:17:32
Play 12 12 - Chapter XII. Incidents of the Reign Cate Barratt
00:21:35
Play 13 13 - Chapter XIII. The Little Queen Cate Barratt
00:14:57
Play 14 14 - Chapter XIV. Richard's Deposition and Death Cate Barratt
00:22:58