History audiobooks

The First Emperor of China

By: Jonathan Clements

Narrated by: Kathleen Li

Length: 7 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

The First Emperor



In 1974, Chinese peasants made the discovery of the century . . . Thousands of terracotta soldiers guarding the tomb of a tyrant.



Ying Zheng was born to rule the world, claiming descent from gods, crowned king while still a child. He was the product of a heartless, brutal regime devoted to domination, groomed from an early age to... Read more

John Quincy Adams

By: Randall Woods

Narrated by: Mark Bramhall

Length: 38 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

A magisterial journey through the epic life and transformative times of John Quincy Adams

In this masterful biography, historian Randall B. Woods peels back the many layers of John Quincy’s long life, exposing a rich and complicated family saga and a political legacy that transformed the American Republic.

Born the first son of John and Abigail... Read more

My Roman History

By: Alizah Holstein

Narrated by: Alizah Holstein

Length: 12 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

“A lyrical and moving exploration of the ways in which the heart governs even the pursuit of a life of the mind, this is a book for anyone who has ever loved Rome, as well as anyone who shares the experience of having found, in an unfamiliar history, their own unexpected home.” —Rebecca Mead, author of My Life in Middlemarch and Home/Land

In this... Read more

Do Something

By: Guy Trebay

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 6 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

An evocative coming-of-age memoir—the story of the education of a wayward wild child and acidhead who, searching for meaning and purpose, found refuge in the demimonde of the ruined but magical metropolis that was New York City in the 1970s.

“In his beautiful memoir, Do Something, Guy Trebay paints a picture of a vanished, pre-AIDS Gotham that’s... Read more

The Defeat of the Damned

By: Douglas E. Nash, Sr.

Narrated by: David Stifel

Length: 17 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most notorious yet least understood body of troops that fought for the Third Reich during World War II was the infamous Sondereinheit Dirlewanger, or the "Dirlewanger Special Unit." Formed initially as a company-sized formation in June 1940 from convicted poachers, it served under the command of SS-Obersturmführer Oskar Dirlewanger,... Read more

Broadway Butterfly

By: Anthony M. DeStefano

Narrated by: Romy Nordlinger

Length: 8 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Indiana-born Vivian Gordon fluttered to New York in 1920 looking for fame and fortune. Before long, the flame-haired chorus girl parlayed her youth, beauty, and ambition into more profitable means as a tough and glamorous symbol of Prohibition-era excess. She was a speakeasy owner, blackmailer, high-end escort, extortionist, racketeer, and con... Read more

King Coal

By: Uptown Sinclair

Narrated by: Jason Smith

Length: 11 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

"King Coal" is a novel by Upton Sinclair that critiques the labor conditions in the coal mining industry, drawing attention to the exploitation of workers and the harsh realities of their lives. Sinclair, known for his investigative and social advocacy writing, aimed to shed light on social injustices and encourage reform through this and other... Read more

Lytton

By: Peter Edwards & Kevin Loring

Narrated by: Kevin Loring & Wayne Ward

Length: 9 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

From bestselling true-crime author Peter Edwards and Governor General's Award-winning playwright Kevin Loring, two sons of Lytton, the BC town that burned to the ground in 2021, comes a meditation on hometown―when hometown is gone.

“It’s dire,” Greta Thunberg retweeted Mayor Jan Polderman. “The whole town is on fire. It took a... Read more

When the Night Comes Falling

By: Howard Blum

Narrated by: Zac Aleman

Length: 5 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Instant New York Times Bestseller“Compelling. . . . Blum capably maintains the suspense and thoughtfully probes into the motives of key players in this intriguing yet profoundly unsettling story.”—Kirkus Reviews""The definitive, inside story of the Idaho murders from acclaimed bestselling author Howard Blum, whose groundbreaking coverage of the... Read more

Doctrine, Spirit, and Discipline

By: Kevin M. Watson

Narrated by: Mike Lenz

Length: 19 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

The definitive history of the Wesleyan movement in the United States.An expansive, substantive history of the Wesleyan tradition in the United States, Doctrine, Spirit, and Discipline offers a broad survey of the Methodist movement as it developed and spread throughout America, from the colonial era to the present day.It also provides an... Read more

Love at old days

By: Muhammad Abdel Hamid

Narrated by: Pandarosh

Length: 1 hour 36 minutes

Abridged: No

A social novel that reviews the various political currents and their social influence on the people of Egypt and carries major political symbols and projections. Read more

The Disappearance of the Surcouf: The Mysterious Sinking of the Allies’ Largest Submarine during World War II

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Steve Knupp

Length: 1 hour 31 minutes

Abridged: No

When the Surcouf launched in 1929, it was a technological marvel. This wasn’t a conventional submarine at all, but a 3,300-ton, 300-foot-long submersible light cruiser. Armed not just with torpedoes but also a pair of eight-inch guns, the Surcouf had a range of over 10,000 miles and was equipped with a seaplane in a hanger and a prison capable... Read more

Shiloh: The History of the First Major Battle in the Western Theater during the Civil War

By: Jonathan Gianos-Steinberg

Narrated by: Jim Walsh

Length: 1 hour 36 minutes

Abridged: No

After Union General Ulysses S. Grant captured Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in early 1862, Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston, widely considered the Confederacy’s best general, concentrated his forces in northern Georgia and prepared for a major offensive that culminated with the biggest battle of the war to that point, the Battle of... Read more

Ancient Greece’s Most Influential Philosophers

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Victoria Woodson

Length: 4 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

In virtually all fields of human endeavor, ancient Greece was so much at the forefront of dynamism and innovation that the products of its most brilliant minds remain not only influential but entirely relevant to this day. The great philosophers of Athens, men like Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato, interrogated themselves with startling complexity... Read more

CODE NAME: SPIKE

By: Jacek Waliszewski, Steven Bizic & Joseph S. Kosky

Narrated by: Jacek Waliszewski & General (Ret.) Charles T. C...

Length: 13 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

America's first intelligence agency, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), was forged in the fires of WWII. OSS agents carried out daring and covert operations across the world, yet their critical contributions and brave work have remained shrouded in secrecy — until now.Discover the stunning true story of Steven Bizic and the men of SPIKE... Read more

Niels Bohr and J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Lives and Careers of the Physicists Who Pioneered Atomic Energy

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Jim Walsh

Length: 3 hours

Abridged: No

The Manhattan Project would ultimately yield the “Little Boy” and “Fat Man” bombs that released more than 100 Terajoules of energy at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but as it turned out, the Axis were not far behind with their own nuclear weapons program. When the Nazis’ quest for a nuclear weapon began in earnest in 1939, no one really had a handle on... Read more

The Battle of Culloden: The History and Legacy of the Jacobite Revolts’ Most Famous Battle

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: KC Wayman

Length: 1 hour 44 minutes

Abridged: No

The Jacobites conjure up many images to 21st century Britons, including romantic heroism, the Outlander series, and Bonnie Prince Charlie as the doomed hero of the cause, but Jacobitism was a cause that had far reaching consequences across 18th century Europe. The Jacobites were not only supporters of the exiled Stuart monarchy, but also against... Read more

Wyllards Weird (Unabridged)

By: Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Narrated by: Amanda Hatchett

Length: 17 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

In the eerie and enigmatic Wyllards Weird, a young woman named Laura Tempest finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and danger. As she delves into the secrets of her family's past, she uncovers a chilling tale of love, betrayal, and a curse that has haunted her lineage for generations. With each step she takes, Laura draws closer to the... Read more

Human Sacrifice (Unabridged)

By: John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

Narrated by: Jason Whelan

Length: 1 hour 55 minutes

Abridged: No

In the annals of history, human sacrifice stands as a chilling testament to the depths of human depravity. From the ancient Aztecs to the medieval Crusaders, countless lives have been extinguished in the name of appeasing gods or securing victory. In this gripping and thought-provoking work, Lord Acton delves into the dark recesses of human... Read more

The Priest and His Disciples (Unabridged)

By: Hyakuzō Kurata

Narrated by: Linda Scott

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the enigmatic realm of Zen Buddhism, a profound encounter unfolds between a revered priest and his devoted disciples. "The Priest and His Disciples" unveils the intimate teachings and transformative wisdom shared within the hallowed halls of a Zen monastery. Through a series of captivating dialogues, the priest guides his followers on a... Read more

The Story of the Thirteen Colonies (Unabridged)

By: H. A. Guerber

Narrated by: Heidi Leeper, Rebecca Lamont & Eugenie Xiong

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the annals of history, the founding of the thirteen American colonies stands as a pivotal chapter. "The Story of the Thirteen Colonies" by H. A. Guerber transports readers back to the era of exploration, colonization, and revolution. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Guerber chronicles the trials and triumphs of the... Read more

Chronicles of Canada Volume 32 - The Railway Builders (Unabridged)

By: Oscar D. Skelton

Narrated by: Debra Bush, Mark Springer & Aaron Sanchez

Length: 5 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

In the annals of Canadian history, the construction of the transcontinental railway stands as a monumental achievement. "Chronicles of Canada Volume 32 - The Railway Builders" by Oscar D. Skelton chronicles this epic endeavor, capturing the spirit of innovation, determination, and sacrifice that shaped a nation. From the visionaries who... Read more

The Slayer of Souls (Unabridged)

By: Robert W. Chambers

Narrated by: Betty Gomez, Margarita Gallagher & Ann Groff

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the eerie depths of a forgotten castle, a sinister force awakens. The Slayer of Souls, a malevolent entity, emerges from the shadows, its icy grip reaching out to claim the innocent. As darkness descends upon the land, a lone warrior, scarred by tragedy, rises to confront the ancient evil. With a blade forged in the fires of vengeance and a... Read more

A History of the Four Georges, and of William IV, Volume 3 (Unabridged)

By: Justin McCarthy

Narrated by: Cassie Manzo

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the third volume of his acclaimed history, Justin McCarthy delves into the reigns of George III and George IV, two monarchs who presided over a period of immense social and political change in Britain. McCarthy's vivid prose and meticulous research bring to life the personalities and events that shaped this era, from the American Revolution... Read more