History audiobooks

Great Speeches by Frederick Douglass

By: Frederick Douglass

Narrated by: Walter Baron

Length: 7 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

"Great Speeches by Frederick Douglass" is a pivotal collection showcasing Frederick Douglass's eloquence, determination, and leadership in advocating for the abolition of slavery and civil rights. Born a slave, Douglass became a leading 19th-century orator and activist after his escape. The book compiles his most significant speeches,... Read more

The Luzon Campaign 1945

By: Nathan N. Prefer

Narrated by: David Stifel

Length: 15 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

The Luzon campaign of 1945 was the longest island campaign of the Pacific War, lasting from January 1945 to September 1945, and only ended with the surrender of Imperial Japan. It is often overlooked or mentioned in passing by most histories of that war, yet hundreds of thousands of Americans and Japanese fought in some of the worst conditions... Read more

James Joseph Walsh: The Thirteenth - Greatest of Centuries

By: James Joseph Walsh

Narrated by: philip chenevert

Length: 19 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

It cannot but seem a paradox to say that the Thirteenth was the greatest of centuries. To most people the idea will appear at once so preposterous that they may not even care to consider it. A certain number, of course, will have their curiosity piqued by the thought that anyone should evolve so curious a notion. Either of these attitudes of... Read more

John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address

By: John F. Kennedy

Narrated by: Evan Schmitt

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, delivered on January 20, 1961, is a historic and iconic speech that marked the beginning of his presidency. In his address, Kennedy emphasized the themes of unity, freedom, and responsibility, calling on Americans to join together in a common purpose to face the challenges of the Cold War era. Read more

Quien Fue Henry Wallace ?

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 1 hour 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Sumérgete en las profundidades del misterio humano con "El Asesino que Asistió al Funeral de su Víctima y Consoló a su Madre: El caso de Henry Wallace". En esta cautivadora obra, el lector es guiado a través de un laberinto de oscuros secretos y giros inesperados mientras se desentraña uno de los casos más desconcertantes de la historia... Read more

Heaven's Doors

By: George W. Sarris

Narrated by: George W. Sarris

Length: 7 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Exposing a 1,500-Year-Old Myth about Hell! What happens to us after we die? For the first 500 years after Christ, most Christians believed that God would ultimately redeem all of his creation. Hell was real, but it didn't last forever. Its purpose was to restore, not just to punish. Then beliefs changed. For the past 1,500 years we’ve been... Read more

Kaiser Franz Joseph von Österreich: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Kaiser Franz Joseph von Österreich, langjähriger Regent der Donaumonarchie: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Cleopatra

By: Alberto Angela

Narrated by: Giuliano Bonetto & Alberto Angela

Length: 15 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Il mondo di oggi non sarebbe lo stesso senza Cleopatra, una donna di potere, intelligente e abile che appartiene all'immaginario collettivo universale, ma la cui figura storica è ancora per molti aspetti avvolta nel mistero e non priva di risvolti enigmatici.Alberto Angela ha deciso di ricostruire le vicende della regina che in un certo senso ha... Read more

Tsarina Catherine the Great: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Tsarina Catherine the Great, German-born ruler of Russia: 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 Pelé bis John McEnroe: 10 kurze Biografien berühmter Sportler

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: Pelé, Diego Maradona, Ayrton Senna, Niki Lauda, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki, Muhammad Ali, Max Schilling, Björn Borg, John McEnroe. Read more

Queering Urbanism

By: Stathis G. Yeros

Narrated by: Kyla Garcia & Daniel Henning

Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Conflicts about space and access to resources have shaped queer histories from at least 1965 to the present. As spaces associated with middle-class homosexuality enter mainstream urbanity in the United States, cultural assimilation increasingly erases insurgent aspects of these social movements. This gentrification itself leads to queer... Read more

The Art Of War

By: Sun Tzu

Narrated by: Isaac Stephenson

Length: 1 hour 3 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Art of War" is a timeless and influential treatise on strategy and warfare attributed to Sun Tzu, a renowned Chinese military strategist, philosopher, and tactician of ancient China. Written over 2,500 years ago, this classic work has transcended its original purpose as a military manual to become a foundational text on strategic thinking... Read more

Lucas

By: Richard Ravalli

Narrated by: Joe Hempel

Length: 12 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

George Lucas is an innovative and talented director, producer, screenwriter, and filmmaker whose prolific career spans decades. While he is best known as the creative mind behind the Star Wars franchise, Lucas first gained notoriety with his 1973 film American Graffiti, which received five Academy Award nominations. When Star Wars was released,... Read more

Agatha Christie: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Agatha Christie, British queen of crime novels: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

Agatha Christie: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Agatha Christie, englische Königin des Kriminalromans: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Common Sense

By: Thomas Paine

Narrated by: Liam Johnson

Length: 1 hour 59 minutes

Abridged: No

"""Common Sense"" is a political pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776. It played a crucial role in inspiring American colonists to take up arms against the British and fight for independence. In the pamphlet, Paine argues that it is only common sense for the American colonies to break away from Britain and become an independent nation. He... Read more

Walter Benjamin: Berliner Kindheit um neunzehnhundert

By: Walter Benjamin

Narrated by: Sven Görtz

Length: 3 hours 15 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. In seinem autobiografischen Werk "Berliner Kindheit um neunzehnhundert" beschreibt er in kunstvollen Miniaturen einzelne... Read more

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY

By: Jason G Mandel

Narrated by: Jason G Mandel

Length: 5 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Jason Mandel sheds light on how the big Wall Street firms manipulate circumstances to benefit themselves first, and their clients second. Mandel argues that investors must demand transparency and seek guarantees from their financial advisers.Clarity is needed to navigate a future economy filled with great volatility and uncertainty.... Read more

Condemnation of Paganini

By: Anatoly Vinogradov

Narrated by: Tony Armistead

Length: 14 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

One never knows where genius comes from. Follow one of the greatest musicians and composers in history from the slums of Genoa to the grandest concert halls and palaces of Europe, through poverty, war, revolution, love, parenthood, and loss. An incredible life set against the backdrop of tumultuous Europe in late 18th - early 19th centuries. Read more

Von König Artus bis Napoleon Bonaparte: 10 kurze Biografien gekrönter Häupter - Abridged

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Alexander der Große, Napoleon Bonaparte, König Artus, Karl der Große, Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa, Richard Löwenherz, Kaiser Friedrich II, König Heinrich VIII von England, König Ludwig... Read more

The Gettysburg Campaign: A Captivating Guide to the Military Invasion of Pennsylvania That Culminated in the Battle of Gettysburg During the American Civil War

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Jason Zenobia

Length: 3 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Learn about the pivotal battle that changed the course of the American Civil War.In the summer of 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee, fresh off a victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville, decided to invade Union territory. Taking his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania, Lee was drawn to a place where the area’s major roads... Read more

The Practical Path to Stoicism

By: Dr John Sorensen

Narrated by: Tanya Calmwood

Length: 3 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover inner peace in today's chaos with "The Practical Path to Stoicism: Finding Serenity in a Frantic World." This guide modernizes Stoic philosophy, offering practical wisdom for contemporary life. Learn to apply Stoic principles to enhance productivity, manage stress, and foster meaningful relationships. Through engaging insights,... Read more

Storm’s Edge

By: Peter Marshall

Narrated by: Kenny Blyth

Length: 22 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

'A surprising page-turner, full of humour and startling details' THE TIMES 'If I read a better history this year, I will be lucky' TOM HOLLAND 'An astonishing tour de force’ SPECTATOR From Peter Marshall, winner of the 2018 Wolfson... Read more

Ghosts of the British Museum

By: Noah Angell

Narrated by: Noah Angell

Length: 6 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

'An absorbingly creepy travelogue through the corridors, tunnels and basements of our most famous cultural repository. With Noah Angell as our guide, the British Museum becomes a haunted prison filled with imperial plunder and restless spirits clamouring for attention.' - Malcolm Gaskill, author of The Ruin Of All Witches

'Fascinating and... Read more