History audiobooks

La conquista española de América: Un apasionante repaso a los conquistadores y sus conquistas de los imperios azteca e incaico

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Carlos Verne

Length: 5 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

La conquista española de las Américas es una parte fundamental de la historia de la colonización.El descubrimiento hecho por Cristóbal Colón, aunque accidental, de una nueva masa de tierra puso el mundo patas arriba. A partir de finales del siglo XV, el reino de España encabezó el esfuerzo de colonización, enviando una expedición tras otra a las... Read more

A Hard Road to Glory, Volume 3 (1946-1992)

By: Arthur Ashe

Narrated by: Landon Woodson

Length: 16 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

With a Foreword by Jeanne Moutoussamy-AsheAvailable once again for a new generation of readers, the third and final volume in Arthur Ashe’s epic trilogy that chronicles the remarkable legacy of Black athletes in the United States—a major addition to our understanding of American history and the fulfillment of this legendary sports star and... Read more

Bandit Heaven

By: Tom Clavin

Narrated by: Johnny Heller

Length: 7 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

"The entire cowboy-outlaw era, which reached its climax in 1897 and ended around 1905, comes vividly alive in this kaleidoscopic work ... countless other instances of robbing, stealing and retribution, are woven splendidly into this rousing saga of the closing years of the outlaw epoch of the American West." —Wall Street Journal

From multiple New... Read more

El Renacimiento: Una apasionante guía sobre un periodo de resurgimiento de las artes, las ciencias y la cultura

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Carlos Verne

Length: 3 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

¿Le resultan familiares los nombres de Miguel Ángel, Leonardo da Vinci y Rafael?Si es así, ya está familiarizado con el Renacimiento, que supuso un renacimiento de las artes y las ciencias. Se produjeron grandes avances en varios campos y muchos hombres se hicieron un nombre creando obras maestras o desarrollando nuevas teorías, aunque para... Read more

Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart

By: Russ Ramsey

Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith

Length: 6 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Beyond a mere introduction to great art, Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart is about loving to learn what art has to teach us about the wonder and struggle of being alive.Did you know that: Vincent van Gogh's attempt to start an artist's colony with Paul Gauguin lasted only nine weeks, ending in his infamous "ear episode"? Pablo Picasso was a prime... Read more

Andrew Johnson

By: Annette Gordon-Reed

Narrated by: Allyson Johnson

Length: 4 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian recounts the tale of the unwanted president who ran afoul of Congress over Reconstruction and was nearly removed from office



Andrew Johnson never expected to be president. But just six weeks after becoming Abraham Lincoln's vice president, the events at Ford's Theatre thrust him into the nation's highest office.... Read more

The Rainbow Age of Television

By: Shayna Maci Warner

Narrated by: Shayna Maci Warner

Length: 9 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

With the last decade's television boom across a multitude of platforms, American audiences are being treated to a cascade of shows that some have trumpeted as a second Golden Age. But something completely new is stirring, too—the Rainbow Age. For the first time in the history of American television, we have shows in which LGBTQIA+ characters... Read more

Survival in the South Pacific

By: Robert Richardson

Narrated by: Shawn Compton

Length: 13 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

In September 1943, as America began advancing from its foothold on Guadalcanal, a young American airman was lost in heavy weather over the South Pacific on what was expected to be a routine flight. In examining that loss and the events leading up to a rescue attempt on an island in the South Pacific, and bringing together societies utterly alien... Read more

La campaña de Gettysburg: Una fascinante guía de la invasión militar de Pensilvania que culminó en la batalla de Gettysburg durante la Guerra Civil estadounidense

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Luis Trumper

Length: 3 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Aprenda sobre la importante batalla que cambió el curso de la Guerra Civil EstadounidenseEn el verano de 1863, el general confederado Robert E. Lee, recién salido de la victoriosa Batalla de Chancellorsville, decidió invadir el territorio de la Unión. Mientras llevaba su Ejército de Virginia del Norte a Pensilvania, Lee se sintió atraído por un... Read more

La época vikinga para niños: Una guía fascinante sobre los vikingos, sus incursiones y su vida cotidiana

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Luis Trumper

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abridged: No

¿Cuánto sabe sobre los vikingos? ¡Le sorprenderá lo mucho que sabe y lo mucho que ni siquiera es cierto!En este libro descubrirá cómo era realmente la vida de los vikingos durante su época dorada. Aprenderá sobre los vikingos y las incursiones más importantes, y conocerá más sobre su vida cotidiana y las cuestiones que eran más importantes para... Read more

El Imperio bizantino para niños: Una guía fascinante del Imperio romano de Oriente

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Luis Trumper

Length: 1 hour 49 minutes

Abridged: No

¿De qué manera el Imperio bizantino, que cayó en 1453, sigue siendo relevante para nosotros hoy en día?Muchos de nosotros no sabemos mucho sobre el Imperio bizantino; subsistió en Oriente tras la caída del Imperio romano, pero su historia de mil años está llena de innovaciones que han cambiado nuestra forma de crear arte, redactar leyes y pensar... Read more

The First Guns: The History and Legacy of the Invention of Firearms

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: KC Wayman

Length: 1 hour 31 minutes

Abridged: No

The Chinese developed what were later dubbed the “Four Great Inventions of China,” and one of those was none other than gunpowder, which was developed no later than the 9th century and was being used for military purposes by the 11th century. Its use slowly spread through South Asia and the Middle East before making it to Europe in the late 13th... Read more

The Atlantis Narrative

By: Nigel Philip Cockayne

Narrated by: Nigel Philip Cockayne

Length: 2 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

The myth of Atlantis has fascinated humanity for millennia, captivating imaginations and inspiring countless explorations into its mysterious past. In this book, we embark on a journey to unravel the enigma of Atlantis a civilization that has been described as advanced, prosperous, and ultimately lost to the depths of time. We will examine the... Read more

The Legend of Elvis Presley

By: Steve Goldstein

Narrated by: Bill Murray & Susan McCoy

Length: 53 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Life & Legacy of Elvis Presley" is an in-depth and captivating exploration of the King of Rock 'n' Roll's journey. Written by Steve Goldstein and narrated by Bill Murray and Susan McCoy, this audiobook dives into the life, music, and lasting influence of Elvis Presley. From his modest beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his meteoric... Read more

American Railroads

By: John F. Stover

Narrated by: narrator

Length: 8 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

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

Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains, or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have... Read more

The Complete Stoicism Collection - A Modern Translation of Their Philosophy

By: Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Seneca, Epictetus Epict...

Narrated by: Erik Zeng

Length: 41 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Are you ready to transform your life through the wisdom of the greatest Stoic philosophers? This collection offers you the pathway to personal mastery, resilience, and inner peace, featuring the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus.
For over two millennia, their insights have shaped the thoughts of leaders, scholars, and... Read more

American Heroes

By: James Patterson & Matt Eversmann

Narrated by: Joe Mantegna

Length: 11 hours

Abridged: No

Instant #1 National Bestseller!

“A monumental contribution to comprehending the motivation and distinguished service of American warriors. American Heroes is a book that every citizen should read.”
— Association of the United States Army

From the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, “American Heroes is a gripping collection of firsthand... Read more

Portuguese Empire

By: Kelly Mass

Narrated by: Kelly Fraser

Length: 1 hour 45 minutes

Abridged: No

The Portuguese Empire comprised a vast network of colonies, factories, and overseas territories established by Portugal. Beginning with the capture of Ceuta in North Africa in 1415 and continuing until the handover of sovereignty over Macau to China in 1999, it stands as one of the longest-lasting empires in European history. The empire's roots... Read more

Atlantis; The Antediluvian World

By: Ignatius Donnelly

Narrated by: Graham Dunlop

Length: 16 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Atlantis: The Antediluvian World explores the mysteries and possibilities of a lost civilization that may have shaped ancient history. Originally written by Ignatius Donnelly, this groundbreaking work pieces together mythological, geological, and historical clues that suggest Atlantis was once a thriving, technologically advanced society... Read more

Business Adventures - Abridged

By: John Brooks

Narrated by: David Sterling

Length: 17 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Book summary and Analysis by Loudly, this is an abridged version of the original title Business Adventures takes listeners on a riveting journey through some of the most intriguing and instructive stories in the history of business. From dramatic stock market fluctuations to legendary product failures, insider trading scandals, and corporate... Read more

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Abridged

By: Edward Gibbon

Narrated by: Mitch Horowitz

Length: 12 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: Yes

The Classic History of Rome’s Fall From Glory in
an Unparalleled Abridgment and Reintroduction

Few historical works encompass the pathos, drama, and meticulous detail of Edward Gibbon’s extraordinary record of Rome’s demise, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, which the English historian issued in six volumes from 1776 to... Read more

The Communist Manifesto: 1888 Translated Edition (The Political Classic of Karl Marx And Friedrich Engels)

By: Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels

Narrated by: John Hamilton

Length: 1 hour 36 minutes

Abridged: No

This audiobook edition reproduces the 1888 authorized English translation of *The Communist Manifesto*, originally translated by Samuel Moore (1838-1911) and authorized by Friedrich Engels himself.
The Communist Manifesto (officially *Manifesto of the Communist Party*) is a groundbreaking political work by German philosophers Karl Marx and... Read more

The 38th Parallel War

By: Daniel Wrinn

Narrated by: Daniel Wrinn

Length: 8 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

"A brisk and compelling game changer for the military history of the Korean War." – Reviewer A raw, tactical journey through the Korean War’s fiercest battles.Get ready to immerse yourself in the brutal realities and tactical decisions that shaped the Korean War. From the desperate defense at the Pusan Perimeter to the audacious Incheon Landing... Read more

Dark Destinations

By: Davis Truman

Narrated by: John Sullivan

Length: 1 hour 51 minutes

Abridged: No

"Dark Destinations: A Journey through Dark Tourism and Death Adventures" explores the world's most intriguing and morbid travel experiences. In this thought-provoking book, readers embark on a chilling journey to destinations associated with death, tragedy, and the macabre. From haunted locations and infamous crime scenes to eerie catacombs and... Read more