| The Magna Charta Contributor(s): Daugherty, James (Author), Cosham, Ralph (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1470890895 ISBN-13: 9781470890896 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: August 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.7" W x 5.7" (0.35 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the rich turbulence of English history, one day stands magnificently apart: June 15, 1215, the day of the signing of the Magna Charta. On this day, the first blow for English freedom was struck and forever affected the Western world. Here is the story of three true men--Stephen Langton, William Marshall, and Hubert de Burgh--whose heroic deeds prevailed against the ever deceitful and crafty King John. The freedom and self-rule established by the Magna Charta set a precedent for other movements ever since, from the Declaration of Independence to the United Nations Charter. Newbery Award-winning author James Daugherty gives us the dramatic and sweeping account of this pageantry of history through his inimitable style. This audio edition is sure to thrill and enlighten a new generation of readers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Daugherty, James: - James Daugherty (1889-1974) was a well established artist before becoming a noted author, having illustrated more than forty books. In Mr. Daugherty's own books, the art and text combines gusto, exuberance, and rich detail. Cosham, Ralph: -Ralph Cosham (1936-2014), a.k.a. Geoffrey Howard, was a British journalist who changed careers to become a narrator and screen and stage actor. He performed in more than one hundred professional theatrical roles, and several of his narrations were named "Audio Best of the Year" by Publishers Weekly. In 2013 he won the coveted Audie Award for his narration of Louise Penny's The Beautiful Mystery. |