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Ancient Spartan and Roman Militaries, The: The History of Antiquity’s Most Influential Armies

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Bill Caufield ...

Completo

3 hora 4 minutos

There have been no shortage of great warrior societies in history, including the Romans, Mongols, Macedonians, and Vikings, the list goes on. Yet one humble city in particular, nestled in a valley near the Eurotas river in the Greek region of the Peloponnese and once ridiculed as little more than a cluster of villages inhabited by uncouth shepherds, produced the most famous warrior elite the world ... Leer más

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There have been no shortage of great warrior societies in history, including the Romans, Mongols, Macedonians, and Vikings, the list goes on. Yet one humble city in particular, nestled in a valley near the Eurotas river in the Greek region of the Peloponnese and once ridiculed as little more than a cluster of villages inhabited by uncouth shepherds, produced the most famous warrior elite the world
... Leer más
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The Storm Before the Storm

The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic

de Mike Duncan ...

Narrado por Mike Duncan ...

Completo

10 hora 13 minutos

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.**"Remarkably engaging." —**Washington PostThe Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city ... Leer más

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From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.**"Remarkably engaging." —**Washington PostThe Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city
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The Napoleonic Wars

de Alexander Mikaberidze ...

Narrado por Steven Crossley ...

Completo

35 hora 10 minutos

In this compelling, hugely ambitious, and comprehensive work, Alexander Mikaberidze offers a full accounting of the wars that began during theRevolutionary Period in France and lasted at least until Napoleon’s defeat in 1815. Initially defensive, under Napoleon these wars became a means of empirebuilding on a global scale.Against the backdrop of war in Europe, European powers sought hegemony in ... Leer más

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In this compelling, hugely ambitious, and comprehensive work, Alexander Mikaberidze offers a full accounting of the wars that began during theRevolutionary Period in France and lasted at least until Napoleon’s defeat in 1815. Initially defensive, under Napoleon these wars became a means of empirebuilding on a global scale.Against the backdrop of war in Europe, European powers sought hegemony in
... Leer más
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Rome and Persia

The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry

de Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

Completo

20 hora 25 minutos

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires ... Leer más

$40.49 USD

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires
... Leer más
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Pax

War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age

de Tom Holland ...

Narrado por Tom Holland ...

Completo

14 hora 53 minutos

From an award-winning historian, the definitive account of the golden age of Rome—an ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness.**“Rarely has the distant past seemed so vividly alive.” —**Financial TimesThe Pax Romana has long been shorthand for the empire’s golden age. Stretching from Caledonia to Arabia, Rome ruled over a quarter of the world’s population. It was the wealthiest and ... Leer más

$28.79 USD

From an award-winning historian, the definitive account of the golden age of Rome—an ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness.**“Rarely has the distant past seemed so vividly alive.” —**Financial TimesThe Pax Romana has long been shorthand for the empire’s golden age. Stretching from Caledonia to Arabia, Rome ruled over a quarter of the world’s population. It was the wealthiest and
... Leer más
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Knights Templar, The: An Enthralling History of the Rise and Fall of the Most Influential Catholic Military Order

de Enthralling History ...

Narrado por Jason Zenobia ...

Completo

5 hora 22 minutos

Did you know the Templar Order was so strict that its members could only have meat three times a week?The Knights Templar has established itself as the most popular military organization of medieval times. Everyone has heard of the order, and everyone is familiar with the image of a medieval Crusader knight with a red cross on their white uniform. But who exactly were the Templars? What was their ... Leer más

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Did you know the Templar Order was so strict that its members could only have meat three times a week?The Knights Templar has established itself as the most popular military organization of medieval times. Everyone has heard of the order, and everyone is familiar with the image of a medieval Crusader knight with a red cross on their white uniform. But who exactly were the Templars? What was their
... Leer más
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Overreach

The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine

de Owen Matthews ...

Narrado por Saul Reichlin ...

Completo

15 hora 23 minutos

Winner of the Pushkin House Book Prize 2023*A Telegraph Book of the Year*A Times Best Book of Summer 2023*Shortlisted for the Parliamentary Book Awards*An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war – from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol.The Russo-Ukrainian War is the most serious geopolitical crisis ... ... Leer más

$28.79 USD

Winner of the Pushkin House Book Prize 2023*A Telegraph Book of the Year*A Times Best Book of Summer 2023*Shortlisted for the Parliamentary Book Awards*An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war – from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol.The Russo-Ukrainian War is the most serious geopolitical crisis ...
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История Древнего мира

de Сергей Нечаев ...

Narrado por Евгений Лебедев ...

Series series Полная история эпох
Completo

7 hora 49 minutos

Многочисленные научные труды и музейные выставки убеждают нас, что об истории человечества известно почти все, и практически на любой вопрос у историков есть ответ. Однако если мы всмотримся в далекое прошлое более пристально, то обнаружим там множество противоречий и нестыковок. Почему, например, живописцы Средневековья изображали античных персонажей как своих современников в соответствующей ... Leer más

$10.23 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Многочисленные научные труды и музейные выставки убеждают нас, что об истории человечества известно почти все, и практически на любой вопрос у историков есть ответ. Однако если мы всмотримся в далекое прошлое более пристально, то обнаружим там множество противоречий и нестыковок. Почему, например, живописцы Средневековья изображали античных персонажей как своих современников в соответствующей
... Leer más
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Cumans, The: The History of the Medieval Turkic Nomads Who Fought the Mongols and Rus’ in Eastern Europe

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Colin Fluxman ...

Completo

1 horas 15 minutos

“Let us begin this narration, brethren,from the old times of Vladimir to this present time of Igor,who strengthened his mind with courage,who quickened his heart with valorand, thus imbued with martial spirit,led his valiant regimentsagainst the Kuman landin defense of the Russian land.” – The Tale of Igor’s CampaignBefore the Mongols rode across the steppes of Asia and Eastern Europe, the Cumans ... Leer más

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“Let us begin this narration, brethren,from the old times of Vladimir to this present time of Igor,who strengthened his mind with courage,who quickened his heart with valorand, thus imbued with martial spirit,led his valiant regimentsagainst the Kuman landin defense of the Russian land.” – The Tale of Igor’s CampaignBefore the Mongols rode across the steppes of Asia and Eastern Europe, the Cumans
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Crécy and Agincourt: The History of the Hundred Years’ War’s Most Famous Battles

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Victoria Woodson ...

Completo

2 hora 40 minutos

Although it ended over 550 years ago, the Hundred Years’ War still looms large in the historical consciousness of England and France, even if the name of the famous war is a misnomer. The war was more of a series of separate conflicts between the English and French monarchies, interspersed with periods of peace, and its reputation remains an odd one, in part because its origins were based on royal ... Leer más

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Although it ended over 550 years ago, the Hundred Years’ War still looms large in the historical consciousness of England and France, even if the name of the famous war is a misnomer. The war was more of a series of separate conflicts between the English and French monarchies, interspersed with periods of peace, and its reputation remains an odd one, in part because its origins were based on royal
... Leer más
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Western Han Dynasty, The: A History of China

de Hui Wang ...

Narrado por Alex Morgan ...

Series Audiolibro 5 - A History of China
Completo

7 hora 45 minutos

The Western Han Dynasty: A History of China, PART ONE takes you on a captivating journey through one of China's most remarkable dynasties, where ambition, strategy, and power struggles shaped an empire that lasted for centuries. This book doesn't just recount historical events—it immerses you in the dramatic stories of emperors, generals, and advisors who made crucial decisions that altered the ... Leer más

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The Western Han Dynasty: A History of China, PART ONE takes you on a captivating journey through one of China's most remarkable dynasties, where ambition, strategy, and power struggles shaped an empire that lasted for centuries. This book doesn't just recount historical events—it immerses you in the dramatic stories of emperors, generals, and advisors who made crucial decisions that altered the
... Leer más
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No Ocean Wide Enough

A beautiful, heartbreaking and unforgettable World War 2 historical fiction

de Living History ...

Narrado por Ronnie Rowlands ...

Completo

3 hora 9 minutos

“I believe in you,” Amélie says. She peers up at me, her eyes alight with passion and pain. “Even the ocean wasn’t wide enough to keep us apart.”June 6, 1944. Gazing over the ocean, Eddie sits on the edge of a stone wall overlooking the beach. The tide that had swept in now slowly ebbs, leaving behind it a beach full of dead. There is so much work to be done.The thought depresses me, but I know ... Leer más

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“I believe in you,” Amélie says. She peers up at me, her eyes alight with passion and pain. “Even the ocean wasn’t wide enough to keep us apart.”June 6, 1944. Gazing over the ocean, Eddie sits on the edge of a stone wall overlooking the beach. The tide that had swept in now slowly ebbs, leaving behind it a beach full of dead. There is so much work to be done.The thought depresses me, but I know
... Leer más
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Cossack Hetmanate, The: The History and Legacy of the Cossacks and Their Autonomous Republic in the Ukraine

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por David Pickering ...

Completo

52 minutos

“Had I just 10,000 Cossacks, I would have conquered the whole world.” – Napoleon BonaparteThe history of Ukraine is a fascinating story of how cultures, political systems, religions, and power have met, intersected, morphed, and expanded. The region was relatively sparsely populated for much of ancient history, a wilderness of rivers, forests, and steppes, but that does not detract from the rich ... Leer más

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“Had I just 10,000 Cossacks, I would have conquered the whole world.” – Napoleon BonaparteThe history of Ukraine is a fascinating story of how cultures, political systems, religions, and power have met, intersected, morphed, and expanded. The region was relatively sparsely populated for much of ancient history, a wilderness of rivers, forests, and steppes, but that does not detract from the rich
... Leer más
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Ottoman Empire, The: An Enthralling Guide to One of the Mightiest and Longest-Lasting Dynasties in World History

de Billy Wellman ...

Narrado por Jay Herbert ...

Completo

3 hora 59 minutos

From a small Turkish principality to a global superpower, the Ottoman Empire’s role in world history is certainly undeniable.For over six centuries, the empire was arguably the world’s strongest Muslim empire, dominating its rivals in Europe and Asia for many years.Spanning three continents and controlling lands in the Balkans, the Caucasus, Crimea, Anatolia, the Middle East, the Levant, Egypt, ... Leer más

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From a small Turkish principality to a global superpower, the Ottoman Empire’s role in world history is certainly undeniable.For over six centuries, the empire was arguably the world’s strongest Muslim empire, dominating its rivals in Europe and Asia for many years.Spanning three continents and controlling lands in the Balkans, the Caucasus, Crimea, Anatolia, the Middle East, the Levant, Egypt,
... Leer más
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Janissaries and Sipahi, The: The History of the Elite Infantry and Cavalry that Fueled the Ottoman Empire’s Expansion

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por KC Wayman ...

Completo

2 hora 15 minutos

In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity’s greatest empire. Constantinople would ... Leer más

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In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity’s greatest empire. Constantinople would
... Leer más
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History of Cold War

de Introbooks Team ...

Narrado por Andrea Giordani ...

Completo

38 minutos

World War II has been that topic of discussion for long time of period and almost everyone is already aware of that. This was the global war which lasted for seven long years from the date of 1939 to 1945, the conflicts related to which were already in action. Though, this war ended in 1945, there were still some things which could be seen as the result of this conflict, among which the one name ... Leer más

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World War II has been that topic of discussion for long time of period and almost everyone is already aware of that. This was the global war which lasted for seven long years from the date of 1939 to 1945, the conflicts related to which were already in action. Though, this war ended in 1945, there were still some things which could be seen as the result of this conflict, among which the one name
... Leer más
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Empire of Everything

de Santiago Machain, Santiago Machain ...

Narrado por Santiago Machain ...

Series Audiolibro 2 - Alexander’s What-Ifs
Completo

1 horas 21 minutos

What if Alexander the Great didn't die at thirty-two? Empire of Everything continues the alternate history saga where the most legendary conqueror of all time survives his fever in Babylon—and reinvents the world. As his armies press deeper into Asia, a new challenge emerges: not how to conquer the world, but how to hold it together. From philosophical revolutions and diplomatic crises to ... Leer más

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What if Alexander the Great didn't die at thirty-two? Empire of Everything continues the alternate history saga where the most legendary conqueror of all time survives his fever in Babylon—and reinvents the world. As his armies press deeper into Asia, a new challenge emerges: not how to conquer the world, but how to hold it together. From philosophical revolutions and diplomatic crises to
... Leer más
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Unforgettable Vietnam War: The American War in Vietnam - War in the Jungle

de Scott S. F. Meaker ...

Narrado por Derrick E.Hardin ...

Completo

38 minutos

Note: ***** This is a short Vietnam war book *****The Vietnam War was fought like a war and it ended with both sides believing that they won. But it was not a war that started with a formal declaration of war.The number of struggles for power that are part of the fabric of Vietnam is almost overwhelming.The battles were short and intense and fought in the jungles and rice paddies. Much of the war ... Leer más

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Note: ***** This is a short Vietnam war book *****The Vietnam War was fought like a war and it ended with both sides believing that they won. But it was not a war that started with a formal declaration of war.The number of struggles for power that are part of the fabric of Vietnam is almost overwhelming.The battles were short and intense and fought in the jungles and rice paddies. Much of the war
... Leer más
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Medieval History

The Issues and Opportunities of the Dark Ages (10 in 1)

de Kelly Mass ...

Narrado por Kelly Fraser ...

Completo

12 hora 16 minutos

This book consists of 10 titles, which are:Brian Boru - Biography of a Medieval King from IrelandConstantinople - History of the Byzantine Empire’s Gigantic CapitalJustinian I - Biography of the Byzantine Emperor, Justinian the GreatKing Arthur - His Life, Authenticity, Historicity, and LegacyMagna Carta - Its Medieval Writings, Rights, and BackgroundMedieval Knights - Historical Details of the ... Leer más

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This book consists of 10 titles, which are:Brian Boru - Biography of a Medieval King from IrelandConstantinople - History of the Byzantine Empire’s Gigantic CapitalJustinian I - Biography of the Byzantine Emperor, Justinian the GreatKing Arthur - His Life, Authenticity, Historicity, and LegacyMagna Carta - Its Medieval Writings, Rights, and BackgroundMedieval Knights - Historical Details of the
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Mesoamerican Warfare: The History of War in the Region from the Olmec to the Aztec

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Colin Fluxman ...

Completo

1 horas 35 minutos

Throughout history, warfare has played an important role in the development of many cultures around the world, and Mesoamerica is no exception. As J.M. Francis and T.M. Leonard noted, “The history of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica was one of violence, though no more so than that of any other region of the ancient world. It was a universe of shifting alliances and mutual antagonisms, in which ... Leer más

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Throughout history, warfare has played an important role in the development of many cultures around the world, and Mesoamerica is no exception. As J.M. Francis and T.M. Leonard noted, “The history of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica was one of violence, though no more so than that of any other region of the ancient world. It was a universe of shifting alliances and mutual antagonisms, in which
... Leer más
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Wars of the Roses, The

de History Nerds ...

Narrado por Angus Freathy ...

Series series The Great Wars of the World
Completo

3 hora 19 minutos

About empty thrones, a lot can be said. Throughout history, both ancient and near modern, a lack of an heir and the sudden death of a beloved monarch always meant trouble. When the position of a king is up for grabs, a lot of eager hands come forward. Pretenders and would-be heirs, cousins and nephews, bastard sons and daughters - they all came forward staking their claim to the throne. In the ... Leer más

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About empty thrones, a lot can be said. Throughout history, both ancient and near modern, a lack of an heir and the sudden death of a beloved monarch always meant trouble. When the position of a king is up for grabs, a lot of eager hands come forward. Pretenders and would-be heirs, cousins and nephews, bastard sons and daughters - they all came forward staking their claim to the throne. In the
... Leer más
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Yugoslavian Genocide

Causes, Facts, Death Toll, and War Criminals

de Kelly Mass ...

Narrado por Doug Greene ...

Completo

1 horas 8 minutos

The Yugoslavian Genocide is hard to explain. So many factors have contributed to the war, and eventually, the genocide in Bosnia, that many UN soldiers didn’t even know what to do with it. A lack of response, though, made the problem worse. And looking back on some of the cowardice and indifference, I’m sure many countries involved would like to go back in time and do it over. A combination of ... Leer más

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The Yugoslavian Genocide is hard to explain. So many factors have contributed to the war, and eventually, the genocide in Bosnia, that many UN soldiers didn’t even know what to do with it. A lack of response, though, made the problem worse. And looking back on some of the cowardice and indifference, I’m sure many countries involved would like to go back in time and do it over. A combination of
... Leer más
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Legendary Mongol Khans, The: The Lives and Legacies of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, and Tamerlane

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Jim Walsh ...

Completo

3 hora 34 minutos

Though history is usually written by the victors, the lack of a particularly strong writing tradition from the Mongols ensured that history was largely written by those who Genghis Khan vanquished. Because of this, Genghis Khan’s portrayal in the West and the Middle East has been extraordinarily (and in many ways unfairly) negative for centuries, at least until recent revisions to the historical ... Leer más

$7.16 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Though history is usually written by the victors, the lack of a particularly strong writing tradition from the Mongols ensured that history was largely written by those who Genghis Khan vanquished. Because of this, Genghis Khan’s portrayal in the West and the Middle East has been extraordinarily (and in many ways unfairly) negative for centuries, at least until recent revisions to the historical
... Leer más
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Crusade of Varna, The: The History of the Unsuccessful Attempt to Prevent the Ottoman Empire’s Expansion into Central Europe

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por David Van Der Molen ...

Completo

1 horas 53 minutos

In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity’s greatest empire. The fall of ... Leer más

$6.26 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity’s greatest empire. The fall of
... Leer más

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