History audiobooks

Краткая история Китая

By: Линда Джейвин

Narrated by: Михаил Росляков

Length: 9 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Китай на протяжении тысячелетий влиял на военные стратегии, торговые отношения, эстетику, философию и кулинарные традиции различных стран по всему миру, при этом китайская история противоречива как ни одна другая. И при всей противоречивости ей свойственны определенные закономерности, знание которых позволяет составить целостное впечатление о... Read more

Being Eclipsed

By: Dörthe Dolata

Narrated by: Céire O'Donoghue

Length: 4 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

BEING ECLIPSED describes women’s lives under the care of the Church and State in Ireland at the beginning of the mid-19th century throughout the 20th century. It gives an overview of women who had to turn to prostitution out of necessity in order to survive, and also on nuns who were put in charge of them under catholic church rule creating a... Read more

Die kurze Stunde der Frauen

By: Miriam Gebhardt

Narrated by: Sanja Nowara

Length: 7 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Für keine Phase in der deutschen Geschichte wurden Frauen nachträglich mehr bewundert als für die Nachkriegszeit. Hinter dem Glorienschein sind ihre privaten Hoffnungen auf einen Neubeginn und die Freiheitsmomente zwischen Trümmern und Wiederaufbau verschwunden – aber auch die persönlichen Kosten der belastenden Lebensumstände und die... Read more

Niki de Saint Phalle: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Lea Pfeiffer

Narrated by: Lea Pfeiffer

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Niki de Saint Phalle, französische Bildhauerin und Malerin der Moderne: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Commando

By: Deneys Reitz

Narrated by: John Maytham

Length: 11 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

In 1899, Deneys Reitz, then aged seventeen, enlisted in the Boer army to fight the British. He had learnt to ride, shoot and swim almost as soon as he could walk. When he fought as a member several Boer commandos, he made full use of these skills and the endurance he acquired during the war. He was involved in major actions, such as the Battle... Read more

ENTIENDO LA FILOSOFÍA - Abridged

By: ZaharatVanLouih & Elena Del Gonzáles

Narrated by: AlejandroVanConocimiento

Length: 3 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Este libro le abrirá las puertas a un mundo de descubrimiento, exploración y reflexión profunda. Tanto si es usted un principiante curioso como un avezado entusiasta de la filosofía, le seducirán la claridad de la explicación, la accesibilidad de los conceptos filosóficos y el modo en que iluminan nuestra comprensión del mundo. Descubrirá las... Read more

CAPISCO LA FILOSOFIA - Abridged

By: ZaharatVanLouih & Francesca Lambardi

Narrated by: Antoni De Romano

Length: 3 hours

Abridged: Yes

Questo libro vi aprirà le porte di un mondo di scoperte, esplorazioni e riflessioni profonde. Che siate principianti curiosi o appassionati di filosofia, sarete sedotti dalla chiarezza delle spiegazioni, dall'accessibilità dei concetti filosofici e dal modo in cui essi illuminano la nostra comprensione del mondo. Scoprirete le idee... Read more

The Consolation of Philosophy

By: Boethius

Narrated by: Chase Foster

Length: 4 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Experience the profound wisdom of Boethius with "The Consolation of Philosophy," now available as an engaging audiobook. Written in the 6th century, this timeless philosophical work explores themes of fortune, happiness, fate, and free will. As Boethius faces imprisonment and eventual execution, he engages in a dialogue with Lady Philosophy, who... Read more

Mitología de la India: Un acercamiento fascinante a los mitos, dioses, y diosas de la India

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Carlos Verne

Length: 3 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Desde la creación del universo hasta guerras celestiales y la reencarnación, la mitología de la India aborda enigmáticos cuentos ancestrales, creación y espiritualidad.La mitología india no es una simple cuestión del pasado. Los festivales contemporáneos, celebraciones, cultos, música, bailes, poesía, películas y televisión pueden representar o... Read more

Rock and Tempest

By: Patricia Collins

Narrated by: Eva Seymour

Length: 8 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

When Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin on Christmas Day 1974, it was the worst natural disaster Australians had ever experienced. Stationed in the city with the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, Patricia Collins not only lived through Tracy but was part of the massive clean-up effort. This is her extraordinary story.

The experience of living... Read more

Sonic Bonds

By: Siue Moffat

Narrated by: Siue Moffat

Length: 16 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Invisible sonic transmissions are all around, bonding you to other human beings! The world of radio is vast and might surprise you! From hardboiled detectives to pirate broadcasters, Sonic Bonds is a personal book/zine journey that rides the waves from the 1940s to present day, showing just how magical this technology is. Popular music,... Read more

Guerre de Trente Ans Histoire pour les débutants Circonstances, déroulement et conséquences de la guerre de Trente Ans et le long chemin vers la paix

By: Markus Neustedt

Narrated by: Thibaud Auer

Length: 1 hour 8 minutes

Abridged: No

De sombres nuages jettent une ombre sur l'Europe du XVIIe siècle et colorent le continent d'un brouillard obscur. Lorsqu'ils éclatent, un déluge de sang et de sueur se déverse sur les pays, détruisant les paysages et anéantissant des villes entières. Jamais auparavant l'histoire de l'Europe n'avait connu une guerre aussi impitoyable. Entre la... Read more

A Rare Recording of Film Icon Ingrid Bergman

By: Ingrid Bergman

Narrated by: Ingrid Bergman

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Ingrid Bergman (August 29, 1915 - August 29, 1982) was a Swedish actress often regarded as one of the most influential screen figures in cinematic history, having won four Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and 3 Academy Awards. Bergman won Best Actress Oscars for Gaslight in 1944 and Anastasia in 1956, and a Best... Read more

Los pueblos del mar: Una guía fascinante de los navegantes que invadieron el antiguo Egipto, Anatolia oriental, el Imperio hitita, Palestina, Siria y Chipre, y del fin de la Edad de Bronce Tardía

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Luis Trumper

Length: 3 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Los pueblos del mar constituyeron una amenaza para la sociedad del Mediterráneo oriental y contribuyeron a la destrucción de la Edad del Bronce Tardía. Pero, ¿qué sabemos realmente de ellos?Es difícil conocer íntimamente a los pueblos del mar porque los registros sobre ellos no son muy completos. Pero nos hemos propuesto explorar las muchas... Read more

A Rare Recording of Film Icon Lana Turner

By: Lana Turner

Narrated by: Lana Turner

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Julia Jean "Lana" Turner (February 8, 1921 - June 29, 1995), born in Wallace, Idaho, was an American actress. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, she achieved fame as both a pin-up model and a film actress, as well as for her highly publicized personal life. In the mid-1940s, Turner was one of Hollywood's highest-paid American actresses.... Read more

Ancient Syria: A Captivating Guide from the Eblaites and Akkadians through the Arameans and Assyrians to the Seleucids, Romans, and Byzantines

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Jay Herbert

Length: 4 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the Wonders and Mysteries of Ancient Syria A pivotal crossroads of trade and culture, ancient Syria was an exhilarating and revolutionary place. Syria has always been a volatile land rocked by forces competing for power. Yet, it gave birth to the world’s first library and the first purely alphabetic writing system. An exciting epicenter... Read more

The History of England: An Enthralling Overview of English History

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Jay Herbert

Length: 5 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into the heart of England’s storied past with this gripping saga that charts the evolution of a nation.Explore the vibrant tapestry of English history, chapter by chapter, with vivid detail and compelling narratives. Here is just some of what awaits you inside: Prehistory and the Bronze Age: Discover the dawn of time, where history... Read more

Miss Marple: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Miss Marple, schrullige Person und beliebteste Detektivin der Welt: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

​Sobre a utilidade e a desvantagem da história para a vida - Abridged

By: Friedrich Nietzsche

Narrated by: Alberto Eloy

Length: 4 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Obra fundamental para compreender a filosofia da história e a filosofia da cultura em Nietzsche, "Sobre a utilidade e a desvantagem da história para a vida", publicada em 1874, é a segunda das quatro considerações extemporâneas do autor, série de livros caracterizada pelo desejo de "intervir extemporaneamente — isto é, contra a época, sobre a... Read more

Kena Upanishad (Unabridged)

By: Unknown Unknown

Narrated by: George Conway

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

In the realm of ancient wisdom, the Kena Upanishad emerges as a profound exploration of the nature of reality and the path to enlightenment. This timeless text, attributed to an unknown sage, delves into the enigmatic question of "Who is the knower?" Through a series of allegorical tales and philosophical inquiries, the Kena Upanishad unravels... Read more

Chronicles of Canada Volume 31 - All Afloat (Unabridged)

By: William Wood

Narrated by: Donald Packwood, Ryan Haygood & Harry Gaines

Length: 3 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

In the bustling port cities of Canada, where the salty tang of the sea mingles with the promise of adventure, a captivating tale unfolds. "All Afloat" chronicles the extraordinary lives of those who dared to navigate the treacherous waters of the Great Lakes and beyond. From intrepid explorers to daring sailors, this captivating narrative... Read more

Kaushitaki Upanishad (Unabridged)

By: Unknown Unknown

Narrated by: Dean Knupp

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Journey into the depths of ancient wisdom with the Kaushitaki Upanishad, a profound Sanskrit text that unveils the secrets of the universe and the path to spiritual liberation. This unabridged edition presents the complete teachings of this revered Upanishad, offering a comprehensive exploration of the nature of reality, the soul, and the... Read more

Taittriyaka Upanishad (Unabridged)

By: Unknown Unknown

Narrated by: Sandra Calderon

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Journey into the depths of ancient wisdom with the Taittriyaka Upanishad, a profound Sanskrit text that unveils the secrets of the universe and the nature of reality. This unabridged edition presents the complete teachings of this revered Upanishad, offering a comprehensive exploration of the Brahman, the ultimate reality, and the path to... Read more

Maitrayana Upanishad (Unabridged)

By: Unknown Unknown

Narrated by: Matthew Cronk

Length: 2 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

In the realm of ancient wisdom, the Maitrayana Upanishad emerges as a profound text that unveils the secrets of the Self and the path to liberation. This enigmatic scripture, attributed to the sage Maitrayana, delves into the nature of reality, the cycle of rebirth, and the ultimate goal of human existence. Through its enigmatic verses, the... Read more