History audiobooks

Henry David Thoreau: Über die Pflicht zum Ungehorsam gegen den Staat / Walden

By: Henry David Thoreau

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 7 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Zwei Werke von Henry David Thoreau: Im Jahr 1849 schrieb er seinen weltberühmten Essay über die "Pflicht zum Ungehorsam gegen den Staat". In diesem stellte er sich außerhalb einer Gesellschaft, die, obwohl auf den Prinzipien der Freiheit und Gleichheit aller gegründet, nicht in der Lage war, die Sklaverei abzuschaffen. Ungekürzte Lesung (Tracks... Read more

Off the Tracks

By: Pamela Mulloy

Narrated by: Jennifer Wigmore

Length: 5 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory. Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the... Read more

Daughters of Copper Woman

By: Anne Cameron

Narrated by: Laural Merlington

Length: 4 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Since its first publication in 1981, Daughters of Copper Woman has become an underground classic, selling over 200,000 copies. Now comes a new edition that includes many pieces cut from the original as well as fresh material added by the author. Here finally, after twenty-two years of gathering dust, is the complete version of the groundbreaking... Read more

Madness, Betrayal and the Lash

By: Stephen R. Bown

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

From 1792 to 1795, George Vancouver sailed the Pacific as the captain of his own expedition and as an agent of imperial ambition. To map a place is to control it, and Britain had its eyes on America's Pacific coast. And map it Vancouver did. His voyage was one of history's greatest feats of maritime daring, discovery, and diplomacy, and his... Read more

Prophetic Leadership and Visionary Hope

By: Barbara Will

Narrated by: Deanna Anthony

Length: 8 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Thirty years have passed since Cornel West's book Race Matters rose to the top of the bestseller lists in 1993. Yet his book remains as relevant as ever to American culture—even more so, if one considers its influence on contemporary racial justice movements such as Black Lives Matter, prison justice, and the fight for police reform. Prophetic... Read more

The Performer

By: Richard Sennett

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer

Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

An acclaimed sociologist's exploration of the connections among performances in life, art, and politics



In The Performer, Richard Sennett explores the relations between performing in art (particularly music), politics, and everyday experience. It focuses on the bodily and physical dimensions of performing, rather than on words. Sennett is... Read more

Broken Trust

By: Samuel P. King & Randall W. Roth

Narrated by: Louise Keali‘iloma King Lanzilotti

Length: 11 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop was the largest landowner and richest woman in the Hawaiian kingdom. Upon her death in 1884, she entrusted her property--known as Bishop Estate--to five trustees in order to create and maintain an institution that would benefit the children of Hawai‘i: Kamehameha Schools. A century later, Bishop Estate controlled... Read more

Historia verdadera de la conquista de la Nueva España

By: Bernal Díaz del Castillo

Narrated by: José Peña Coto

Length: 27 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

La conquista de México desde la perspectiva de quien vivió y luchó en las filas de Hernán Cortés.Narración completa en español de esta obra única y esencial de la literatura universal e histórica.Bernal Díaz del Castillo, un soldado y cronista español que participó en las campañas de conquista lideradas por Hernán Cortés relata la conquista de... Read more

Historia Del Conflicto Israelí-Palestino

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 1 hour 12 minutes

Abridged: No

"Historia del Conflicto Israelí-Palestino" es una obra magistral que sumerge al lector en el corazón mismo de uno de los conflictos más complejos y duraderos de la historia moderna. Desde sus raíces históricas hasta las realidades contemporáneas, este libro ofrece una exploración profunda y perspicaz de los eventos, las personas y las fuerzas... Read more

Philip Roth: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Philip Roth, American author and world-famous narrator Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

Terra Cava

By: Marco Enrico de Graya & Gianluca Lamberti

Narrated by: Federico Angelo Capra

Length: 7 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

Al giorno d’oggi si sente frequentemente parlare di terra cava, sovente a sproposito. Tante teorie sono state avanzate, basandosi prevalentemente su vecchi romanzi. Ma nel mondo dell’Esoterismo, quali nozioni vi erano sulla terra cava ed i suoi abitanti? Con il presente testo si parte da una pietra miliare dei testi esoterici, “Il Re del Mondo”,... Read more

Walter Benjamin: Goethes Wahlverwandtschaften

By: Walter Benjamin

Narrated by: Sven Görtz

Length: 3 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Walter Benjamin (1892 - 1940), war vieles: Philosoph, Kulturkritiker, Übersetzer - aber auch ein Schriftsteller. Auf der Flucht vor den Nazis, die Frankreich besetzt hatten, nahm er sich an der spanischen Grenze das Leben. Sein Essay "Goethes Wahlverwandtschaften" beweist außerordentlich eindrucksvoll, dass eine an sich wissenschaftliche Analyse... Read more

KNOW ABOUT "ASHOKA THE GREAT"

By: Saurabh Singh Chauhan

Narrated by: Saurabh Singh Chauhan

Length: 2 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a small part of the book introduction : In the annals of history, there are rare figures whose lives transcend their time, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization. Ashoka the Great, often dubbed "The Enlightened Ruler," stands as one such luminary figure. His story, one of profound transformation and enduring... Read more

Subash Chandra Bose - Maraikkappatta Varalaaru

By: Sakthivel Rajakumar

Narrated by: Sri Srinivasa

Length: 3 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

சுபாஷ் சந்திர போஸ் மரணமடைந்து ஏறக்குறைய 75 ஆண்டுகள் கழிந்துவிட்ட நிலையிலும், இன்றுவரை அவரது மரணத்தில் இருக்கும் மர்மம் விவாதிக்கப்படுகிறது. கடந்த ஏழு பத்தாண்டுகளில், ஒருவரின் மரணத்தைப் பற்றிய உண்மையைக் கண்டறிய மொத்தம் மூன்று கமிஷன்கள் அமைக்கப்பட்டது சுபாஷுக்கு மட்டுமே. இந்திய சுதந்திரப் போராட்டத்தில் சுபாஷ் சந்திர போஸின் பங்கு, அவர்... Read more

Königin Victoria von England: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Königin Victoria von England, englische Herrscherin des 19. Jahrhunderts und Mutter von Europa: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Beyond the Battlefield

By: Alex J. Mason

Narrated by: Lt Col Tom Briggs US Army (Ret)

Length: 2 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a riveting exploration of the Vietnam War in "Beyond the Battlefield: Vietnam's Tragic Odyssey" by Alex J. Mason. As a seasoned Marine and a participant in the Special Operations Group (SOG), Mason takes readers beyond conventional narratives, offering an intimate perspective on key moments like the Tet Offensive of 1968, the Battle of... Read more

Up from Slavery

By: Booker T. Washington

Narrated by: Arthur Grey

Length: 7 hours

Abridged: No

Delve into the remarkable life story of Booker T. Washington with "Up from Slavery," now available as an engaging and inspiring audiobook.In this captivating memoir, Washington recounts his journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most influential African American leaders of his time. From his humble beginnings on a Virginia plantation to... Read more

The Ghana Empire: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Trading Empires of Medieval West Africa

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Jason Zenobia

Length: 1 hour 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Ready to learn about one of the major medieval African empires?Many people know about the Mali Empire and its famous ruler, Mansa Musa. But did you know there was a major empire that came before it?Medieval African history tends to get ignored in favor of medieval European history. However, there is so much rich history to uncover, especially in... Read more

La Historia Del Mundo Desde El Siglo I Hasta El Siglo XX

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 3 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

"La Historia del Mundo desde el Siglo I hasta el Siglo XX" es un magistral relato que nos sumerge en el vasto tapiz de la humanidad, desde los tumultuosos albores de la era cristiana hasta los umbrales del nuevo milenio. Con una narrativa cautivadora y un enfoque meticuloso, este libro nos transporta a través de los siglos, explorando los... Read more

Kurt Tucholsky: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Kurt Tucholsky, most famous German publicist: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

World War II in 1941: The History of the War’s Most Pivotal Year

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Bill Caufield

Length: 7 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

At the beginning of 1941, it was unclear whether the Allies would be able to remain in the war for much longer. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill had already immortalized the men of the Royal Air Force with one of the West’s most famous war-time quotes, but the potential of a German invasion of Britain still loomed. With the comfort of... Read more

Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich, genannt Sisi: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich, genannt Sisi, das Traumbild einer Frau: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

War Orphans

By: Lizzie Lane

Narrated by: Penelope Freeman

Length: 10 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

“If at all possible, send or take your household animals into the country in advance of an emergency. If you cannot place them in the care of neighbours, it really is kindest to have them destroyed."

Joanna Ryan’s father has gone off to war, leaving her in the care of her step-mother, a woman more concerned with having a good time than being any... Read more

Home Sweet Home

By: Lizzie Lane

Narrated by: Annie Aldington

Length: 9 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

All she wants is somewhere to call home...Frances Sweet can’t really remember her real parents. Brought up by her uncle, her cousins Ruby and Mary have always treated her like their little sister.

As the war continues to keep her cousins separated from the men they love – Frances is growing up fast enough to catch the eye of dashing American... Read more