Claimants to Royalty


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Claimants to Royalty delves into the fascinating world of those who have claimed royal lineage, exploring the lives and stories of various impostors who sought to ascend to thrones or gain favor through deception. This intriguing compilation by John Henry Ingram presents a historical examination of the motivations and consequences faced by these individuals.

Set against the backdrop of various monarchies, Ingram's work highlights the audacity and ambition of those who dared to challenge the established order. Each account reveals not only the personal aspirations of these claimants but also the societal reactions to their bold assertions.

Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Claimants to Royalty offers a unique perspective on the intersection of identity, power, and the allure of nobility. This audiobook invites listeners to reflect on the nature of legitimacy and the lengths to which some will go to claim a royal title.

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INTRODUCTION 8:35 Read by Guero
THE FALSE SMERDIS OF PERSIA 13:45 Read by doonaboon
THE FALSE ANTIOCHUS OF SYRIA 2:47 Read by Max Körlinge
THE FALSE ALEXANDER BALAS OF SYRIA 7:59 Read by Kristine Bekere
THE FALSE PHILIP OF MACEDON 4:08 Read by Carmen H
THE FALSE ALEXANDER OF JERUSALEM 6:38 Read by Carmen H
THE FALSE NERO OF ROME 4:38 Read by Max Körlinge
THE FALSE CLOTAIRE THE SECOND OF FRANCE 9:48 Read by Kristine Bekere
THE FALSE CLOVIS THE THIRD OF FRANCE 7:07 Read by Kristine Bekere
THE FALSE SUATOCOPIUS OF MORAVIA 6:15 Read by Snapdragon
THE FALSE HENRY THE FIFTH OF GERMANY 3:05 Read by Carmen H
THE FALSE ALEXIS, EMPEROR OF THE EAST 8:58 Read by Carmen H
THE FALSE BALDWIN OF FLANDERS 10:19 Read by Snapdragon
THE FALSE FREDERICK THE SECOND OF GERMANY 8:34 Read by Snapdragon
THE FALSE VOLDEMAR THE SECOND OF BRANDENBURG 11:27 Read by Jon Ingram
THE FALSE RICHARD THE SECOND OF ENGLAND 3:19 Read by Carmen H
THE FALSE MUSTAPHA OF TURKEY 13:36 Read by Crln Yldz Ksr
THE FALSE EDWARD THE SIXTH OF ENGLAND 10:46 Read by Ann Boulais
THE FALSE RICHARD THE FOURTH OF ENGLAND 19:49 Read by Ann Boulais
THE FALSE MUSTAPHA THE SECOND OF TURKEY 7:08 Read by Crln Yldz Ksr
THE FALSE SEBASTIAN OF PORTUGAL 18:21 Read by Sandra Luna
THE FALSE DEMETRIUS OF RUSSIA 12:47 Read by Jon Ingram
THE FALSE DEMETRIUS THE YOUNGER OF RUSSIA 14:31 Read by doonaboon
THE FALSE ZAGA CHRIST OF ABYSSINIA 9:27 Read by Becky Cook
THE FALSE IBRAHIM OF TURKEY 8:52 Read by Crln Yldz Ksr
THE FALSE MAHOMET BEY OF TURKEY 10:03 Read by Crln Yldz Ksr
THE FALSE HERCULES D'ESTE OF MODENA 14:50 Read by Kristine Bekere
THE FALSE CHARLOTTE OF RUSSIA 7:23 Read by Ann Boulais
THE FALSE PETER THE THIRD OF RUSSIA 8:34 Read by Ann Boulais
THE FALSE HEREDITARY PRINCE OF BADEN 15:20 Read by Availle
THE FALSE DAUPHINS IN FRANCE 9:55 Read by Richard Carpenter
THE FALSE DAUPHINS IN FRANCE: JEAN MARIE HERVAGAULT 4:49 Read by Richard Carpenter
THE FALSE DAUPHINS IN FRANCE: MATHURIN BRUNEAU 6:42 Read by Richard Carpenter
THE FALSE DAUPHINS IN FRANCE: HÉBERT 24:27 Read by Availle
THE FALSE DAUPHINS IN FRANCE: NÄUNDORFF 4:17 Read by Carmen H
THE FALSE DAUPHINS IN FRANCE: AUGUSTUS MEVES 7:11 Read by Becky Cook
THE FALSE DAUPHINS IN FRANCE: ELEAZAR WILLIAMS 9:26 Read by Becky Cook
THE FALSE PRINCESS OF CUMBERLAND, ENGLAND 11:31 Read by Guero
THE FALSE COUNTS OF ALBANY OF ENGLAND 12:14 Read by Guero