History audiobooks

Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson: The Lives of the Wild West’s Most Famous Lawmen

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Jim Walsh

Length: 2 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Space may be the final frontier, but no frontier has ever captured the American imagination like the “Wild West”, which still evokes images of dusty cowboys, outlaws, gunfights, gamblers, and barroom brawls over 100 years after the West was settled. A constant fixture in American pop culture, the 19th century American West continues to be... Read more

Von John Jacob Astor bis Bill Gates

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: John Jacob Astor, John Pemberton, Andrew Carnegie, August Oetker, Walt Disney, Howard Hughes, Herman Lay, Sam Walton, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates. Read more

Howard Hughes: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Howard Hughes, Flugzeugpionier, Filmproduzent und Eremit: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Relax, Get Inspired: On the Art of War

By: Sun Tzu

Narrated by: Thierry Baudez

Length: 1 hour 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Welcome to our reading of "The Art of War," a timeless treatise on strategy, warfare, and leadership written by the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu. Composed over 2,500 years ago, this profound work remains as relevant today as it was in the era of chariots and sword battles.
"The Art of War" is not merely a book about conflict; it is... Read more

Von Franz Beckenbauer bis LeBron James

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, Mark Spitz, Nadja Comaneci, Katarina Witt, Steffi Graf, Michael Schumacher, Lance Armstrong, Roger Federer, LeBron James. Read more

American History Stories: 101 True and Fascinating Tales of Major Events and People from the United States’ Past

By: Ahoy Publications

Narrated by: Jay Herbert

Length: 3 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Uncover the soul of America with American History Stories!Embark on an enthralling journey where each story is a thread in the vast tapestry of the United States’ legacy.This collection of 101 true tales masterfully narrates the pivotal events and influential figures that have carved the nation’s path from its rugged colonial beginnings to its... Read more

Buddhist Ethics

By: Mr. Munday

Narrated by: Mr. Munday

Length: 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Buddhist ethics are based on natural laws, not social customs or man-made laws. Buddhist morality judges actions based on their intention or motivation, and considers actions rooted in greed, hatred, or selfishness to be bad. Actions rooted in love, generosity, and wisdom are considered good. Read more

Государство

By: Платон

Narrated by: Руслан Драпалюк

Length: 12 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

«Государство» — диалог Платона, посвящённый проблеме идеального государства. Написан в 360 г. до н. э. С точки зрения Платона, государство является выражением идеи справедливости. В диалоге впервые отчётливо определяются философы как люди,  способные постичь то, что вечно тождественно самому себе. В диалоге содержится систематика и краткий... Read more

Edvard Munch: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Edvard Munch, Norwegian painter and creator of the "Scream": Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

Von Johann Sebastian Bach bis Gustav Mahler

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Johannes Brahms, Peter Tschaikowsky, Richard Wagner, Gustav Mahler. Read more

The Floating University

By: Tamson Pietsch

Narrated by: narrator

Length: 9 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

This is an auto-narrated audiobook edition of this book. The Floating University sheds light on a story of optimism and imperialist ambition in the 1920s.

In 1926, New York University professor James E. Lough—an educational reformer with big dreams—embarked on a bold experiment he called the Floating University. Lough believed that taking five... Read more

Selections of the History of the Franks (Unabridged)

By: Gregory of Tours Gregory of Tours

Narrated by: Kimberly Caldwell, Joshua Thomas & William Hoes

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the tumultuous era of the 6th century, Gregory of Tours, a devout bishop, chronicled the rise and fall of the Frankish kingdom in his seminal work, "Selections of the History of the Franks." Through vivid accounts of battles, miracles, and political intrigue, Gregory paints an unforgettable portrait of a society in transition. From the reign... Read more

Walt Disney: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Walt Disney, Erfinder von Mickey Mouse und Filmmogul: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Spirits Of The Baltic

By: Niina Niskanen

Narrated by: Niina Niskanen

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the enchanting world of Baltic mythology with Spirits of the Baltic audiobook - Inspired by the ancient tales and seasonal festivals of the Baltic region, this audiobook brings to life the rich cultural heritage of a fascinating mythology. The idea for this audiobook was born from a deep fascination with the Baltic region's unique... Read more

Von Archimedes bis zu den Gebrüdern Wright

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Archimedes, Johannes Gutenberg, Galileo Galilei, Dom Perignon, James Watt, Gebrüder Montgolfier, Werner von Siemens, Thomas Alva Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Gebrüder Wright. Read more

La mujer eunuco

By: Germaine Greer

Narrated by: Elsa Veiga

Length: 14 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Un best seller internacional y un referente irremisible de la historia del feminismo. Cuando se publicó por primera vez en 1970, La mujer eunuco supuso un punto de inflexión en la defensa de los derechos de la mujer. La tesis sobre la que se sustenta es que la familia nuclear, consumista y urbana reprime a la mujer sexualmente y esta acaba por... Read more

Teachings of Ptahhotep

By: Ptahhotep

Narrated by: John Clickman

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Teachings of Ptahhotep" is an ancient Egyptian text from the Fifth Dynasty, attributed to Ptahhotep, a wise vizier who served under Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi around 2400 BCE. Written in Middle Egyptian and inscribed in hieratic script, this work is one of the earliest and most influential pieces of wisdom literature in human history. The text... Read more

Enemies at the Gate

By: Patricia Southern

Narrated by: Rupert Bush

Length: 16 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

The legend of the foundation of Rome by Romulus in 753BC accords very well with the earliest defensive walls on the Palatine Hill, made of clay and timber and showing evidence of animal sacrifices. To trace the continual efforts to fortify Rome is to trace the rise and fall of the Roman Empire - through the taking of the city by the Gauls in... Read more

Gustave Le Bon: Psychologie der Massen / The Crowd

By: Gustave le Bon

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 11 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Gustave Le Bons Meisterwerk in zweisprachiger Ausgabe! Gustave Le Bon's masterpiece in a bilingual edition! Deutsch: Was passiert mit dem Individuum, wenn es sich in einer Gruppe wiederfindet? Wie ist es zu erklären, dass intelligente Menschen sich in der Masse zu Dingen hinreißen lassen, die sie als Einzelne niemals tun würden? Gustave le Bon... Read more

Kingmakers

By: Timothy Venning

Narrated by: Liam Gerrard

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

For a medieval English king, delegation was a necessary evil; and nowhere more necessary – nor more potentially disastrous – than on the Anglo-Welsh borders. The Marcher lords first empowered by William I were relied upon by subsequent Norman and Plantagenet kings to protect the dangerous frontiers of the realm.

In Wales, as in Ireland, the... Read more

Santiago Valiente

By: Santiago del Ama

Narrated by: Luis Carlos de La Lombana

Length: 1 hour 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Santiago Valiente es la autobiografía de Santiago del Ama. Es la historia de un niño que quedó huérfano a la edad de 12 años en el Madrid de principios del siglo XX. Le tocó vivir una niñez de duro trabajo en la que, a pesar de tener que dejar el colegio para ir a trabajar, no descuida su formación, teniendo que trabajar de noche para pagarse... Read more

William Turner: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

William Turner, English painter and inventor of the abstract: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

La Historia De Una Isla Caníbal Un Caso De La Vida Real

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Sumérgete en las profundidades de lo desconocido con "La Historia de una Isla Caníbal: Un Caso de la Vida Real". En esta cautivadora narrativa, el lector es transportado a los confines de una isla remota, donde la civilización se desvanece y la oscuridad se cierne sobre la humanidad.A través de las páginas de este libro, se desentraña un relato... Read more

Ancient Greece for Beginners: The History of Ancient Greece From the Bronze Age to Hellenism and From Apol-lo to Zeus Told in an Exciting and Entertaining Way

By: Markus Dannen

Narrated by: Casey Wayman

Length: 59 minutes

Abridged: No

When dark smoke rises from stone temples, the followers of the cult of Dionysus pour each other deep red wine, ancient philosophers passionately discuss in the Athenian agora, and cheering shouts of victory ring out from Olympia in the distance - then you, dear readers, are nowhere else than in the multifaceted world of Greek antiquity. We hear... Read more