History audiobooks

Palestina e Israel

By: Maruan Soto Antaki

Narrated by: Maruan Soto Antaki

Length: 1 hour 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Narrado por el autor Una revisión tan clara como urgente a la historia y la actualidad del doloroso conflicto entre Palestina e Israel. El 7 de octubre de 2023 Hamás efectuó el peor ataque terrorista, por el nivel de violencia y brutalidad, en su historia. Más de mil miembros de la organización entraron a territorio israelí por tierra, mar y... Read more

Finis Britanniae

By: Murray Dahm

Narrated by: Rupert Bush

Length: 9 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

The end of Roman Britain and the arrival of the invading Saxons forms part of the most disruptive period in Britain's history. Centuries of relative stability as a Roman province gave way to an age of conquest and destruction. It is a period which is difficult to comprehend, coming at the end of the Roman era and in the pre-dawn of the Medieval.... Read more

The Martyr and the Red Kimono

By: Naoko Abe

Narrated by: Ami Okumura Jones

Length: 12 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

On the 14th of August 1941, a Polish monk named Maximilian Maria Kolbe was murdered in Auschwitz.

Kolbe's life had been remarkable. Fiercely intelligent and driven, he founded a movement of Catholicism and spent several years in Nagasaki, ministering to the 'hidden Christians' who had emerged after centuries of... Read more

Von F. Scott Fitzgerald bis Gertrude Stein: 10 kurze Biografien berühmter Autoren

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 1 hour 6 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: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann, Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, William Faulkner, Emily Dickinson, Gertrude Stein. Read more

Love Letter from Pig

By: Julie P Kabat

Narrated by: Julie P Kabat

Length: 7 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

An inspiring, deeply personal story about a tumultuous period in civil rights history...
In the summer of 1964, the FBI found the smoldering remains of the station wagon that James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman had been driving before their disappearance. Shortly after this awful discovery, Julie Kabat’s beloved brother Luke... Read more

US Citizenship Test Study Guide

By: Andrew Pendleton

Narrated by: Connor Sullivan & Eric Holt

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Are you ready to take the next step towards becoming a proud US citizen? Look no further than our comprehensive "US Citizenship Test Study Guide"! Packed with official USCIS questions and answers, this guide is your ultimate companion to ace the naturalization test with confidence.
Do you struggle with understanding crucial documents?
Our guide... Read more

Death Gratuity : One Gold Star Father’s True Story

By: James A Price

Narrated by: Natalie Lucken

Length: 3 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

This is the story of how James lost his son to The Navy in 2015 and the events that followed. Henry Price was happy and filled with ambition and a love for life, like most young men his age. He enlisted in the military after high school in hopes of getting the free college GI Bill to follow his dreams. He joined the Navy with hopes and... Read more

Porqué Los Romanos Crucificaban A Sus Condenados ?

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

"¿Por qué los romanos crucificaban a sus condenados?" es un profundo análisis histórico que arroja luz sobre una de las prácticas más infames de la antigüedad: la crucifixión en el Imperio Romano. Desde sus raíces en la antigua Roma hasta su significado social, político y religioso, este libro examina detalladamente las motivaciones detrás de... Read more

Der Heilige Koran

By: Nadeem Elyas & I Read Quran Media

Narrated by: I Read Quran Media

Length: 41 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Tauchen Sie ein in den Koran mit diesem besonderen Hörbuch-Erlebnis. Hören Sie die Übersetzung der Koranischen Bedeutung ins Deutsche, fachkundig dargebracht vom Islamwissenschaftler Nadeem Elyas. Der Originaltext auf Arabisch begleitet Ihren Weg durch die heiligen Verse. Um das Verständnis zu vertiefen, steht vor jeder Sure eine kurze... Read more

A Classic Interview of Rock Musician Jimi Hendrix

By: Jimi Hendrix

Narrated by: Jimi Hendrix

Length: 32 minutes

Abridged: No

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970), born in Seattle, WA, was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Though his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music,... Read more

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad

By: Imam Anwar al-Awlaki

Narrated by: Imam Anwar al-Awlaki

Length: 49 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

This outstanding audiobook series introduces the life of Prophet Muhammad, the greatest human being to walk the face of the earth. In these inspiring talks, renowned Islamic scholar Imam Anwar al-Awlaki eloquently presents the Makkan period of the Prophet's life in a detailed and engaging manner. Drawing from the classic biography by Ibn Kathir,... Read more

History of New York City: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About NYC

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Jason Saffir

Length: 3 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into the heart of New York City with this captivating guide. Discover the captivating saga of one of the world’s most iconic cities.What This Audiobook Offers: Prehistoric Beginnings: Discover how the Ice Age sculpted the land that would become New York City, setting the stage for millennia of history. The Lenape Legacy: Explore the... Read more

Von Leonardo da Vinci bis Frida Kahlo: 10 kurze Biografien berühmter Künstler

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: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh, Gustav Klimt, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo. Read more

Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals

By: Immanuel Kant

Narrated by: Ron Welch

Length: 3 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Delve into the profound philosophical insights of Immanuel Kant with "Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals," now available as an enlightening audiobook. In this seminal work, Kant explores the fundamental principles of morality and ethics, offering a rigorous examination of the nature of duty, autonomy, and the categorical imperative.As the... Read more

Alaska Natives: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Colin Fluxman

Length: 3 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

Did you know that Alaska is home to the oldest archaeological site in the US?If you’re ready to take a journey that will explore the history of Alaska’s Native heritage, then Alaska Natives: A Captivating Guide to the History of Indigenous Peoples of Alaska is the trail for you to follow the cultures that have thrived for generations against the... Read more

Letters from a Stoic

By: Lucius Seneca

Narrated by: Austin Vanfleet

Length: 6 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the timeless wisdom of Stoic philosophy with "Letters from a Stoic" by Lucius Seneca, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this collection of letters written by one of the most revered Stoic philosophers, Seneca offers profound insights and practical advice on how to live a life of virtue, resilience, and inner peace.As the... Read more

Shots Fired in Anger

By: John B. George

Narrated by: John Riddle

Length: 17 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

"Shots Fired in Anger" by Lt. Col. John George is a compelling memoir and technical analysis from the front lines of the Burma campaign during World War II. Drawing upon his personal experiences, George provides an insightful narrative that offers a detailed look at the challenges and realities of combat against the Japanese forces. Not merely a... Read more

Chasing Rommel

By: Amelia McNutt

Narrated by: Jacob Z Klimaszewski

Length: 9 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

On June 6, 1944, tens of thousands of American soldiers, sailors, and airmen assaulted the German held coast of France at Normandy. Some were killed, some wounded, and all of them were changed as the battles raged against Rommel and his defenders. They fell for yards of sandy beaches, for critical roads, bridges, villages, towns, and cities.... Read more

Jules Verne: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Jules Verne, French author and inventor of science fiction: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

Can't Be Satisfied

By: Robert Gordon

Narrated by: Keb' Mo'

Length: 12 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

“A biography that crackles with as much energy as the great bluesman’s songs.” —Ted Drozdowski, Boston Phoenix

The epic, rollicking, up-and-down life of Muddy Waters—who went from Mississippi farmhand to musical legend, invented electric blues, and created the template for the rock-and- roll band and its wild lifestyle—is chronicled with rare... Read more

The War-Time Journal of a Georgia Girl, 1864-1865

By: Eliza Frances Andrews

Narrated by: Aundrea Cery

Length: 6 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

"The War-Time Journal of a Georgia Girl, 1864-1865" is an evocative and historically significant diary penned by Eliza Frances Andrews, which vividly captures the tumult and transformation of the American South during the waning days of the Civil War and the onset of Reconstruction. Through Andrews' keen observations and personal reflections,... Read more

From Beirut to Jerusalem

By: Thomas L. Friedman

Narrated by: Robert Petkoff

Length: 25 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

The program features a new introduction written and read by the author.

"If you're only going to read one book on the Middle East, this is it." —Seymour M. Hersh

One of the most thought-provoking books ever written about the Middle East, From Beirut to Jerusalem remains vital to our understanding of this complex and volatile region of the world.... Read more

Antigua Cartago: Una apasionante guía sobre las civilizaciones fenicia y cartaginesa

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Carlos Verne

Length: 3 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

La historia de la antigua Cartago: ¡el imperio perdido que desafió a Roma!¿Qué sabemos realmente de la antigua Cartago? La mayor parte de lo que se ha escrito sobre este otrora gran imperio se basa en escritos romanos y griegos sesgados en contra de los cartagineses. Ahora, gracias a un cuidadoso trabajo académico y a asombrosos descubrimientos... Read more

Contested Boundaries

By: David J. Jepsen & David J. Norberg

Narrated by: Will Tulin

Length: 13 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Contested Boundaries: A New Pacific Northwest History is an engaging, contemporary look at the themes, events, and people that have shaped the history of the Pacific Northwest over the last two centuries.

● An engaging look at the themes, events, and people that shaped the Pacific Northwest—Washington, Oregon, and Idaho—from when only Native... Read more