History audiobooks

The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse

By: Frances Welch

Narrated by: Jilly Bond

Length: 9 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

A gripping family saga and a portrait of a world in turmoil

The Princesses of Hesse were Queen Victoria's grandchildren. After the sudden death of her daughter Alice, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the marriage prospects of the four girls she left behind. Very little went according to plan. Fortunately, Queen Victoria did not live... Read more

American Karma

By: Doug Shear

Narrated by: Doug Shear

Length: 5 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

In the early 70s a drugged-out seventeen-year-old named Doug, along with his secretly gay, openly black, best friend, decides to hitchhike across the country in search of a mythical Utopia. They meet Bologna Jane & Tina the Monkey Girl, Big Arm and Nigga Dog. They almost die along the way. Doug hooks up with his brother and friends on... Read more

Meetings With Remarkable Animals

By: Martin Clunes

Narrated by: Martin Clunes

Length: 8 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

Guide-dog Laura needed a new home. And, after listening to her owner, Jaina, talk on the radio about what would happen to her much loved guide and companion when she retired, Martin Clunes picked up the phone. He’d always been a soft touch when it came to animals. One more couldn’t hurt.

Adopting Laura opened his eyes to... Read more

Steel Lobsters

By: Myke Cole

Narrated by: Oliver Hembrough

Length: 10 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Steel Lobsters: Crown, Commonwealth, and the last knights in England by Myke Cole, read by Oliver Hembrough.

A dramatic history of the Steel Lobsters, Sir Arthur Hesilrige’s Regiment of Horse, in the English Civil War – the last fully armoured knights in England.

The 17th-century battlefield ushered in a new era, with formed... Read more

Forged in War

By: Mark Galeotti

Narrated by: Simon Shepherd

Length: 15 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Forged in War: A military history of Russia from its beginnings to today by Mark Galeotti, read by Simon Shepherd.

A masterful history of how war and insecurity, both real and perceived, have driven Russia’s destiny for centuries, including the disastrous invasion of Ukraine.

Putin retains his stranglehold on his position in... Read more

Mansa Musa and The Empire of Mali

By: P. James Oliver

Narrated by: Starvoice Agency

Length: 1 hour 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Oliver's well-researched biography of Mansa Musa echoes the style of an exotic tale of gold, glory, and adventure. During his long reign as Mali's emperor, Mansa Musa led his empire into its Golden Age; presided over a spectacular, 60,000 person, 9,000 mile pilgrimage; founded a university in Timbuktu; and helped revolutionize architecture... Read more

Modern Latin America: A Captivating Guide to Modern Latin American History

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Jason Zenobia

Length: 3 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Uncover the Real Story of Latin America—A History That Is Still UnfoldingLatin America is so much more than the Amazon and Christopher Columbus. It’s a place full of stories about independence, tough fighters, and rich cultures. But how did this region become what it is today? And what has shaped its journey?This audiobook tells the story of... Read more

Rome - Antiquity's superpower

By: World History

Narrated by: Paul Bown

Length: 4 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

In 52 BC, after six years of war against the Gallic tribes, Julius Caesar had tamed another enemy of the Roman Republic. Almost one million Gauls were taken as slaves, while their land became just another Roman province. Soon tonnes of grain along with lucrative taxes were flowing towards the imperial capital, whose inhabitants enjoyed all the... Read more

Kill Hitler

By: World History

Narrated by: Paul Bown

Length: 4 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Six attempts were made by German officers to kill Hitler in autumn 1943 and summer 1944. Explosives in personal gifts, assassins armed with hand grenades and pistols, and even suicide bombers with pockets full of explosives hunted the Führer, who undoubtedly recognised the danger. The security arrangements around the leader of the Nazi regime... Read more

Urban Lowlands

By: Steven T. Moga

Narrated by: narrator

Length: 7 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

This is an auto-narrated audiobook version of this book.

Interrogates the connections between a city’s physical landscape and the poverty and social problems that are often concentrated at its literal lowest points.

In Urban Lowlands, Steven T. Moga looks closely at the Harlem Flats in New York City, Black Bottom in Nashville, Swede Hollow in... Read more

Bring on United

By: Andy Mitten

Narrated by: Matthew McNulty

Length: 9 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

How Manchester United conquered all, by the players who won everything ______________________________________________________________ With a foreword by Ruud van Nistelrooy The Champions League, the Club World Cup, 6 Premier League... Read more

Steel Girls in the Blitz

By: Michelle Rawlins

Narrated by: Laura Brydon

Length: 9 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

With their city under fire, can they find hope in each other? 'Rich, evocative and spellbinding' KATE THOMPSON 'A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope' MILLY JOHNSON *** In December... Read more

All About Darts

By: Russ Bray

Narrated by: Russ Bray

Length: 4 hours

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

Stand up if you love the darts!

The one and only legend that is Russ 'The Voice' Bray has been the man beside the oche calling major darts tournaments since 1996. He has now hung up his mic, but stand up and rejoice as he'll be making himself heard once again in this essential, all-seeing companion to your favourite... Read more

Le Diable et Sherlock Holmes

By: David Grann

Narrated by: Stephane Cornicard

Length: 15 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Contrairement aux histoires imaginées par Arthur Conan Doyle, les douze enquêtes racontées par David Grann sont bien réelles. Que l'auteur se penche sur l'infiltration d'un gang de détenus dans le système carcéral américain ou la traque de l'un des grands imposteurs du XXe siècle, affabulateur caméléon aux multiples identités, qu'il retrace la... Read more

The Lost Chapel of Westminster

By: John Cooper

Narrated by: Jeremy Clyde

Length: 6 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents The Lost Chapel of Westminster: How a Royal Chapel Became the House of Commons by John Cooper, read by Jeremy Clyde.

The fascinating history of St Stephen's Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for over 700 years.

Begun in 1292, the royal chapel of St Stephen was the crowning glory of... Read more

Echoes of Identity: Voices of Strength and Resilience

By: Clint Rookridge

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 2 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Echoes of Identity: Voices of Strength and Resilience
⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐
Are you eager to advance your career and enhance your knowledge to successfully navigate the journey of self-discovery and resilience?
Searching for an all-encompassing guide that covers everything you need to transform your path?
Your quest ends... Read more

La Suegra Humillada

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 2 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

En “La Suegra Humillada”, una historia de redención y fortaleza personal, se explora la vida de una mujer que, atrapada en los estereotipos y conflictos propios de su rol, enfrenta la humillación y el dolor de ser incomprendida y menospreciada. Sin embargo, en medio de los desafíos, descubre la oportunidad de transformar su historia,... Read more

Femme Fatales: History's Most Notorious Women Revealed

By: Lysander Briar

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 1 hour 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Femme Fatales: History's Most Notorious Women Revealed
⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Easy Explanations ⭐⭐
Are you eager to dive into the enthralling tales of powerful, rebellious women throughout history?
Searching for a comprehensive resource that unveils all the captivating stories and insights about these incredible figures?
Your quest ends... Read more

Un recuerdo para ellos de gloria - Abridged

By: Antonio Rosique

Narrated by: Antonio Rosique, César Ramones & Gabriela Guraieb

Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Este audiolibro es una recopilación de 17 testimonios de atletas olímpicos mexicanos, quienes relatan el momento en el que lograron la victoria más importante de su vida y subieron al podio olímpico. Las historias son sustancia viva y se transforman todos los días, mutan, se añejan en los rincones de nuestra memoria. Y por ello, en cada una... Read more

A Brief History On The Black Death

By: Scott Matthews

Narrated by: Daniel Jones

Length: 1 hour 6 minutes

Abridged: No

In A Brief History On The Black Death, we embark on a gripping journey through one of humanity's most devastating catastrophes—the Black Death. This meticulously researched and engaging book offers a concise yet comprehensive account of the infamous pandemic that swept across Europe in the 14th century, leaving a trail of destruction in its... Read more

The Hidden Forces Behind Wealth and Poverty: Understanding Nations' Fates

By: Merrick Draxler

Narrated by: Rob Williamson

Length: 2 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

The Hidden Forces Behind Wealth and Poverty: Understanding Nations' Fates
⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐
Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your understanding of historical lessons to shape a better future?
In search of a comprehensive resource that encompasses all the necessary elements to grasp these crucial... Read more

Не вбивай

By: Богдан Лепкий

Narrated by: Матвій Ніколаєв

Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

У виданні вміщено другу з історичних повістей Богдана Лепкого, що складають трилогію (за визначенням автора) «Мазепа». Насправді ж — повістей п'ять. І хоч вони послідовно відтворюють хронологію подій, кожна з них має самостійне значення, тому й публікувалася автором окремо. Головний герой усіх п'яти повістей — український гетьман Іван Мазепа... Read more

The Grocer Who Sold McCarthyism

By: Fred M. Fiske

Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor

Length: 11 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Laurence A. Johnson, a supermarket chain owner in Syracuse, New York, wasn't just passionate about fresh produce; he was equally fervent about purging communism from America's airwaves in the early 1950s. Teamed with like-minded anti-communists, Johnson targeted food giants like Borden and Kraft. He threatened to hurt sales of their products if... Read more

The Jesus Music

By: Marshall Terrill

Narrated by: Chris Abell

Length: 4 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

The Jesus Music: A Story of Redemption as Told by Those Who Lived It shares that story: people creating something they wanted, something that never existed before. The Jesus Music explores the history, evolution, and redemptive thread of Contemporary Christian music over the last fifty years as it spans the convergence of rock and roll, country,... Read more