History audiobooks

Intended for Evil

By: Les Sillars

Narrated by: Les Sillars

Length: 9 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

How do you survive when everything you hold dear has been ripped away?
This is the question Radha Manickam asks himself during the three years and nine months he spends under the merciless rule of the Khmer Rouge. When Khmer Rouge forces take the city of Phnom Penh in 1975, Radha is a new Christian, passionate about living out his faith. Over the... Read more

Complexity

By: Melanie Mitchell

Narrated by: Kathleen Godwin

Length: 11 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

What enables individually simple insects like ants to act with such precision and purpose as a group? How do trillions of neurons produce something as extraordinarily complex as consciousness? In this remarkably clear and companionable audiobook, leading complex systems scientist Melanie Mitchell provides an intimate tour of the sciences of... Read more

Joseph Conrad: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Joseph Conrad, polnisch-englischer Erzähler von Weltruhm: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

The Art of War

By: Sun Tzu

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 1 hour 34 minutes

Abridged: No

The Art of War is a timeless exploration of strategy, leadership, and human nature, authored by the legendary Chinese general and philosopher Sun Tzu in the 5th century BC. This treatise has transcended its origins as a military manual to become a foundational text in disciplines as diverse as business, politics, and personal development.In this... Read more

Gustav Schwab: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Gustav Schwab, der den Deutschen die Sagen der alten Griechen erzählte: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Georg Büchner: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Georg Büchner, jung gestorbenes Dichtergenie und Revolutionär: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

L'Oqual Cycle In Un Nutshell: Il Ritmo di 84 Anni della Civiltà Umana (2024)

By: Amjad Farooq

Narrated by: Amjad Farooq

Length: 1 hour 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Con gran parte del mondo essendo stato in un collasso precipitoso negli ultimi due decenni e continua a toccare un nuovo minimo ogni anno che passa senza una fine in vista, ci si chiede se questa sia la nuova normalità o se la follia in corso finirà in modo da inaugurare un'alba più luminosa.Fortunatamente, Madre Natura ci ha benedetto con un... Read more

Napoleón Bonaparte Su Historia

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

"Napoleón Bonaparte: Su Historia" es una obra exhaustiva que explora la vida y el legado de uno de los líderes más fascinantes y controvertidos de la historia. Este libro lleva al lector desde los modestos comienzos de Napoleón en Córcega hasta su ascenso meteórico como Emperador de los franceses, y finalmente, a su exilio y muerte en la remota... Read more

Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Su Historia

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 44 minutes

Abridged: No

"Jorge Eliécer Gaitán: Su Historia" es una obra que explora a fondo la vida y legado de uno de los líderes políticos más influyentes de Colombia. A través de un análisis detallado y riguroso, este libro ofrece una mirada comprensiva a la trayectoria de Gaitán, desde sus humildes inicios hasta su ascenso como una figura central en la lucha por la... Read more

La Venezuela De Hugo Chavez

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

"La Venezuela de Hugo Chávez" es una obra que explora el impacto y el legado del carismático y controvertido líder venezolano, Hugo Chávez Frías. A través de un análisis detallado y exhaustivo, este libro ofrece una visión profunda de los cambios y transformaciones que marcaron a Venezuela durante su presidencia.Desde su ascenso al poder en 1999... Read more

Origen Del Nombre De Cada Provincia De España

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 31 minutes

Abridged: No

"Origen del Nombre de Cada Provincia de España" es una fascinante exploración de la etimología y la historia detrás de los nombres de las 50 provincias españolas. Este libro te llevará en un viaje a través del tiempo y el espacio, desvelando las raíces históricas, las leyendas y las influencias culturales que han dado forma a la toponimia de... Read more

Native American Resistance in the Midwest: The History and Legacy of the Wars that Pushed Indigenous Groups Out of the Region

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Jim Walsh

Length: 5 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Throughout history, there have been men of war and men of peace, but few have actually had a war named after them. One of them was Pontiac, also known as Obwandiyag, an Odawa chief who left his mark on history by continuing the battle against the British after their official triumph during the French and Indian War. While modern historians... Read more

Johann Wilhelm Wolff: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Johann Wilhelm Wolff, unermüdlicher Sammler deutscher Märchen: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

De zijderoutes

By: Peter Frankopan

Narrated by: Carolina Mout

Length: 27 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

De bestseller De zijderoutes van Peter Frankopan in een nieuw jasje 'Door terug te kijken, ver terug te kijken, houdt Frankopan ons een spiegel voor, die uiteindelijk haarscherp laat zien dat we ons zullen moeten aanpassen – of we nou willen of niet.' VPRO Tegenlicht De zijderoutes is een schitterende verkenning van de elementen die de... Read more

De rattenlijn

By: Philippe Sands

Narrated by: Jan Donkers

Length: 14 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

De zoektocht naar de waarheid achter de vlucht en mysterieuze dood van een naziofficier 'Het resultaat is een rijkgeschakeerd verhaal met personages die volop tot de verbeelding spreken. De Rattenlijn is een geschiedenisboek, liefdesverhaal en 'spionageroman' in één.' ••••• NRC Handelsblad Otto Wächter was tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog... Read more

Hernán. Cortés, crónica de un imposible

By: José Luis Olaizola Sarriá

Narrated by: Jaime Novales López-Medel

Length: 11 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

sta espléndida biografía novelada de Hernán Cortés empieza con su llegada a Santo Domingo, y en seguida se resumen los principales episodios de su vida anterior. Es escribano, se traslada a la isla de Cuba, donde mantiene tensas relaciones con el gobernador, se casa y por fin se le pone al mando de una expedición que se dirige al imperio... Read more

Voices From Chernobyl

By: Svetlana Alexievich

Narrated by: The Voice Clan

Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

An account of the worst nuclear reactor accident in history from the 2015 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature Winner of the Nobel Prize in LiteratureWinner of the National Book Critics Circle AwardA journalist by trade, who now suffers from an immune deficiency developed while researching this book, presents personal accounts of what... Read more

The Ancient World’s Most Influential Philosophers

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Victoria Woodson

Length: 5 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Although he is still one of history’s most famous philosophers, Confucius was in many respects an unremarkable man, and even his physical features were said to be unattractive. There is little evidence that he thought of himself as a harbinger of any kind, but shortly after his death, writings, sayings, and theories based on his life and ideas... Read more

The Jewish Revolts in Antiquity: The History of the Jews’ Uprisings against the Seleucids and Romans in Ancient Judea

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Victoria Woodson

Length: 4 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Judea is one of the most important regions in the modern world. It is the center of two of the world’s great religions and extremely important to a 3rd. Politically, the whole area is the focus of conflict between Jews and Arabs, as well as different Muslim sects. Its history is littered with wars, insurrections, and religious revolutions. To... Read more

American Legends of the Sky

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Mary Rossman

Length: 3 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

The lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright are quintessential American stories. Growing up in America’s heartland, the boys lived very ordinary lives with 5 other siblings and worked in printing jobs and repair jobs that involved tinkering with tools and bicycles. But at the end of the 20th century, one of the brothers’ passions became an obsession,... Read more

The Anunnaki: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Mesopotamian Deities

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: KC Wayman

Length: 1 hour 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Today the Mesopotamians and their religion are sources of curiosity, but thousands of years ago, the religions were integral parts of their lives. From their birth to their death, deities surrounded them, and whether their social interactions were on the level of a smaller city or that of a larger nation-state, deities played key roles in the... Read more

The Greatest Cities of Ancient Mesopotamia

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Victoria Woodson

Length: 9 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Long before Alexandria was a city and even before Memphis and Babylon had attained greatness, the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur stood foremost among ancient Near Eastern cities. Today, the greatness and cultural influence of Ur has been largely forgotten by most people, partially because its monuments have not stood the test of time the way... Read more

The Great Escapes of the American Civil War: The History of the Most Daring Prisoner Breakouts during America’s Deadliest Conflict

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: KC Wayman

Length: 1 hour 56 minutes

Abridged: No

During the Civil War, armies took many soldiers captive, but they also captured some civilians as well, such as sutlers, nurses, teamsters, and other service personnel. In addition, both the Union and the Confederacy imprisoned deserters, sympathizers with the enemy, traitors, and draft dodgers. The numbers cited vary somewhat, and often,... Read more

The Fathers of the Soviet Union

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Bill Caufield

Length: 4 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Among the leaders of the 20th century, arguably none shaped the course of history as much as Vladimir Lenin (1870-1942), the Communist revolutionary and political theorist who led the Bolshevik Revolution that established the Soviet Union. In addition to shaping the Marxist-Leninist political thought that steered Soviet ideology, he was the... Read more