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Title: Robin Hood
Subtitle: The Arts
Author: iMinds
Narrator: Ellouise Rothwell
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-18-09
Publisher: iMinds
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes
Genres: Classics, British Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Learn about the story of Robin Hood with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The story of Robin Hood is one of the most famous legends in the English language. The events of the legend place him in the regency of Prince John, when King Richard the Lionheart was away on crusade. This means if Robin Hood existed, he would have lived in the late twelfth century.
The legend of Robin Hood takes place in Sherwood Forest, near the city of Nottingham in the East Midlands, England. It is well known that Robin Hood and his band of merry men were outlaws in the forest. One version of the story states that Robin Hood was a Saxon who was treated unfairly by his Norman overlords.
The Normans conquered England in 1066, when William the Conqueror defeated Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings. Following this, William became King of England. He set about stripping the old Saxon aristocracy of their land and titles, giving the honors to his Norman followers instead.
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Editorial Reviews:
One of the problems with todays fast-paced society is how little time we actually have to devote to learning and gaining knowledge once were knee deep in our careers. iMinds series, luckily, is the perfect response to our ever-shrinking free time. In this episode, performed by the pleasant and engaging Ellouise Rothwell, listeners will get a compact yet thorough look at the myth and facts behind Robin Hood. Whether youre looking for a quick program to listen to during the gym, on your commute, or you want to buff up your dinner party conversation repertoire, iMinds Robin Hood is a valuable addition to anyones collection.
Critic Reviews:
"I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times)