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Rome and Persia

The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry

by Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

20 hours 25 min

**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 ... Read more

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**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
... Read more
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Athens and Sparta

The Rivalry That Shaped Ancient Greece

by Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

20 hours 15 min

From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities.No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the Persians, the only superpower of that age. Yet later, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the ... Read more

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From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities.No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the Persians, the only superpower of that age. Yet later, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the
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The Red Prince

The Life of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster

by Helen Carr ...

Narrated by Helen Carr ...

Unabridged

9 hours 34 min

Medieval history from a rising star in the field, this is a biography of one of the most important figures of the age, John of Gaunt.John Gaunt was the son of Edward III, brother to the Black Prince, father to Henry IV, and the sire of all those Tudors. He has had pretty bad press: supposed usurper of Richard II’s crown and the focus of hatred in the Peasants’ Revolt, as they torched his home, the ... Read more

$27.95 CAD

Medieval history from a rising star in the field, this is a biography of one of the most important figures of the age, John of Gaunt.John Gaunt was the son of Edward III, brother to the Black Prince, father to Henry IV, and the sire of all those Tudors. He has had pretty bad press: supposed usurper of Richard II’s crown and the focus of hatred in the Peasants’ Revolt, as they torched his home, the
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The Napoleonic Wars

by Alexander Mikaberidze ...

Narrated by Steven Crossley ...

Unabridged

35 hours 10 min

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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
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The English Civil Wars

1640-1660

by Blair Worden ...

Narrated by Leighton Pugh ...

Unabridged

5 hours 29 min

A brilliant appraisal of the Civil War and its long-term consequences, by an acclaimed historian.The political upheaval of the mid-seventeenth century has no parallel in English history. Other events have changed the occupancy and the powers of the throne, but the conflict of 1640-60 was more dramatic: the monarchy and the House of Lords were abolished, to be replaced by a republic and military ... Read more

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A brilliant appraisal of the Civil War and its long-term consequences, by an acclaimed historian.The political upheaval of the mid-seventeenth century has no parallel in English history. Other events have changed the occupancy and the powers of the throne, but the conflict of 1640-60 was more dramatic: the monarchy and the House of Lords were abolished, to be replaced by a republic and military
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Die For A King

The BRAND NEW gripping historical adventure from the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of the Ben Hope series

by Scott Mariani ...

Narrated by David Blair ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Will Bowman Series
Unabridged

12 hours 19 min

'G****ritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers.' SIMON SCARROW, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFor Will Bowman, newly restored to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', the war against Saladin in the Holy Land now reaches its bloody climax.HERONo soonder is it over than the ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

'G****ritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers.' SIMON SCARROW, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFor Will Bowman, newly restored to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', the war against Saladin in the Holy Land now reaches its bloody climax.HERONo soonder is it over than the
... Read more
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Why War?

by Richard Overy ...

Narrated by Dennis Kleinman ...

Unabridged

10 hours 2 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Why has warfare always been part of the human story?From biology to belief, what explains the persistence of violent conflict?What light can this shed on humanity’s past – and its future?There can be few more important but also more contentious issues than attempting to understand the human propensity for conflict. Our history is inextricably tangled in wave after wave of ... Read more

$25.83 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Why has warfare always been part of the human story?From biology to belief, what explains the persistence of violent conflict?What light can this shed on humanity’s past – and its future?There can be few more important but also more contentious issues than attempting to understand the human propensity for conflict. Our history is inextricably tangled in wave after wave of
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Eine kurze Geschichte der Normannen: Die Wikinger, die halb Europa eroberten

by Volker Lemke ...

Narrated by Volker Lemke ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Erlebe die dramatische Geschichte skandinavischer Krieger, die durch beispiellose Eroberung das Mittelalter prägten. Ob auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit oder bei einem fesselnden Hörabend – tauche ein in eine ungemein spannende Reise von den eisigen Fjorden bis zu den sonnigen Küsten des Mittelmeers.Verfolge hautnah, wie aus plündernden Heiden raffinierte Strategen wurden, die ohne einen ... Read more

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Erlebe die dramatische Geschichte skandinavischer Krieger, die durch beispiellose Eroberung das Mittelalter prägten. Ob auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit oder bei einem fesselnden Hörabend – tauche ein in eine ungemein spannende Reise von den eisigen Fjorden bis zu den sonnigen Küsten des Mittelmeers.Verfolge hautnah, wie aus plündernden Heiden raffinierte Strategen wurden, die ohne einen
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Eine kurze Geschichte Alexanders des Großen: Die Feldzüge, die die antike Welt veränderten

by Frank Witt ...

Narrated by Frank Witt ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

Erlebe in dieser packenden Militärgeschichte den grenzenlosen Ehrgeiz, der die antike Welt für immer veränderte. Perfekt für das konzentrierte Zuhören beim Pendeln, bietet diese fesselnde Chronik eine dramatische Reise durch zersplitterte Reiche und erbarmungslose Schlachtfelder. Lass dich von der epischen Atmosphäre mitreißen, während geniale Strategien alte Ordnungen zerschmettern und ein neues ... Read more

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Erlebe in dieser packenden Militärgeschichte den grenzenlosen Ehrgeiz, der die antike Welt für immer veränderte. Perfekt für das konzentrierte Zuhören beim Pendeln, bietet diese fesselnde Chronik eine dramatische Reise durch zersplitterte Reiche und erbarmungslose Schlachtfelder. Lass dich von der epischen Atmosphäre mitreißen, während geniale Strategien alte Ordnungen zerschmettern und ein neues
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Das 20. Jahrhundert: 100 Jahre Krieg, Wunder und Umbruch

by Richard Roth ...

Narrated by Richard Roth ...

Unabridged

2 hours 36 min

Erlebe packende Zeitgeschichte, in der grenzenloser technologischer Fortschritt auf absolute globale Zerstörung prallt. Egal, ob du beim täglichen Pendeln faszinierendes Wissen sammeln oder abends tief in vergangene Welten abtauchen willst, diese dramatische chronologische Erzählung fesselt sofort. Entdecke ein Jahrhundert der Extreme, das von stolzen Imperien um 1901 bis zum Zusammenbruch der ... Read more

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Erlebe packende Zeitgeschichte, in der grenzenloser technologischer Fortschritt auf absolute globale Zerstörung prallt. Egal, ob du beim täglichen Pendeln faszinierendes Wissen sammeln oder abends tief in vergangene Welten abtauchen willst, diese dramatische chronologische Erzählung fesselt sofort. Entdecke ein Jahrhundert der Extreme, das von stolzen Imperien um 1901 bis zum Zusammenbruch der
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Eine kurze Geschichte der Tempelritter: Die Kriegermönche, die zu Bankiers der Könige wurden

by Simon Kiefer ...

Narrated by Simon Kiefer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

Dieses historische Sachhörbuch beleuchtet den packenden Aufstieg und blutigen Fall der ersten Kriegermönche Europas. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln, erlebst du eine faszinierende Epoche, in der fromme Pilgerschützer zu den einflussreichsten Finanziers mächtiger Herrscher aufstiegen.Lass dich beim konzentrierten Zuhören oder entspannten Spazierengehen von der fundierten, aber hochspannenden ... Read more

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Dieses historische Sachhörbuch beleuchtet den packenden Aufstieg und blutigen Fall der ersten Kriegermönche Europas. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln, erlebst du eine faszinierende Epoche, in der fromme Pilgerschützer zu den einflussreichsten Finanziers mächtiger Herrscher aufstiegen.Lass dich beim konzentrierten Zuhören oder entspannten Spazierengehen von der fundierten, aber hochspannenden
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Eine kurze Geschichte des Römischen Reiches: Aufstieg und Fall der größten Macht der Antike

by Ralf Klein ...

Narrated by Ralf Klein ...

Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

Erlebe in diesem packenden Geschichts-Sachbuch den epischen Aufstieg und Wandel der größten Supermacht der Antike. Ob als intellektuelle Bereicherung auf dem täglichen Arbeitsweg oder beim konzentrierten Zuhören am Feierabend, diese fesselnde Chronik verwandelt historische Fakten in ein lebendiges Panorama aus Macht, Intrigen und brillanter Staatskunst.Hinter der glänzenden Fassade römischer ... Read more

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Erlebe in diesem packenden Geschichts-Sachbuch den epischen Aufstieg und Wandel der größten Supermacht der Antike. Ob als intellektuelle Bereicherung auf dem täglichen Arbeitsweg oder beim konzentrierten Zuhören am Feierabend, diese fesselnde Chronik verwandelt historische Fakten in ein lebendiges Panorama aus Macht, Intrigen und brillanter Staatskunst.Hinter der glänzenden Fassade römischer
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Histoire de la chute de Rome : Pourquoi l’Empire qui dominait le monde s’est effondré

by Ernest Pasquier ...

Narrated by Ernest Pasquier ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Plongez dans l'histoire antique : comprenez comment les crises et la géopolitique ont brisé l'Empire romain. Idéal pour transformer votre trajet quotidien en une épopée captivante, ce récit fascinant dissèque les rouages d'un déclin monumental. Écoutez les murmures des palais et le grondement des frontières où s'est joué le destin politique de l'Occident.Loin du mythe d'une destruction soudaine, ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Plongez dans l'histoire antique : comprenez comment les crises et la géopolitique ont brisé l'Empire romain. Idéal pour transformer votre trajet quotidien en une épopée captivante, ce récit fascinant dissèque les rouages d'un déclin monumental. Écoutez les murmures des palais et le grondement des frontières où s'est joué le destin politique de l'Occident.Loin du mythe d'une destruction soudaine,
... Read more
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Une brève histoire de la dynastie Qin : Comment un seul souverain a unifié la Chine pour la première fois

by Norbert Olivier3 ...

Narrated by Norbert Olivier3 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 6 min

Comment un État périphérique a-t-il vaincu le chaos des Royaumes combattants pour fonder le premier empire chinois ? Ce récit historique immersif retrace l'ascension fulgurante et méthodique d'un souverain prêt à tout pour concentrer le pouvoir absolu. Vivez de l'intérieur les choix tactiques qui ont transformé un territoire fragmenté en une nation redoutable.Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Comment un État périphérique a-t-il vaincu le chaos des Royaumes combattants pour fonder le premier empire chinois ? Ce récit historique immersif retrace l'ascension fulgurante et méthodique d'un souverain prêt à tout pour concentrer le pouvoir absolu. Vivez de l'intérieur les choix tactiques qui ont transformé un territoire fragmenté en une nation redoutable.Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets
... Read more
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Châteaux forts : Les puissantes forteresses qui ont façonné mille ans de guerre

by Gustave Philippe ...

Narrated by Gustave Philippe ...

Unabridged

2 hours 8 min

Plongez dans la guerre médiévale où de brutales forteresses dictent la stratégie militaire et l'avenir des empires. Idéal pour transformer votre trajet quotidien en une épopée immersive, ce récit balaie les mythes romantiques pour révéler d'implacables machines de pouvoir.Ressentez l'intensité des sièges historiques et la tension des batailles qui ont redessiné les frontières de l'Europe. Parfaite ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Plongez dans la guerre médiévale où de brutales forteresses dictent la stratégie militaire et l'avenir des empires. Idéal pour transformer votre trajet quotidien en une épopée immersive, ce récit balaie les mythes romantiques pour révéler d'implacables machines de pouvoir.Ressentez l'intensité des sièges historiques et la tension des batailles qui ont redessiné les frontières de l'Europe. Parfaite
... Read more
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La Edad Media: Mil años de caballeros, peste y fe

by José Haro ...

Narrated by José Haro ...

Unabridged

2 hours 8 min

Sumérgete en mil años de historia medieval y vive la brutal transformación de Europa entre la peste, la guerra y la fe. Lejos del mito de una época oscura, este inmersivo viaje sonoro ilumina la verdadera realidad cotidiana de quienes forjaron nuestro mundo. Explora el colapso del Imperio romano y el turbulento renacer de la civilización.Ideal para transformar tus trayectos diarios en una ... Read more

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Sumérgete en mil años de historia medieval y vive la brutal transformación de Europa entre la peste, la guerra y la fe. Lejos del mito de una época oscura, este inmersivo viaje sonoro ilumina la verdadera realidad cotidiana de quienes forjaron nuestro mundo. Explora el colapso del Imperio romano y el turbulento renacer de la civilización.Ideal para transformar tus trayectos diarios en una
... Read more
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Alexander the Great

A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History ...

Narrated by Jimmy Kieffer ...

Series series Military Biographies
Unabridged

59 min

Alexander the Great. A boy, groomed for greatness from the earliest age, who would put his stamp on the world for generations to come. A man who sought immortality and achieved it in just ten years. A soldier whose genius for strategy and tactics is still studied in the modern world. A ruler who understood how to win the hearts and minds of his subjects. This is the story of a Titan of the ancient ... Read more

$6.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Alexander the Great. A boy, groomed for greatness from the earliest age, who would put his stamp on the world for generations to come. A man who sought immortality and achieved it in just ten years. A soldier whose genius for strategy and tactics is still studied in the modern world. A ruler who understood how to win the hearts and minds of his subjects. This is the story of a Titan of the ancient
... Read more
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Concise History of the Spanish Civil War, A: How a Nation Tore Itself Apart

by Daniel Kretschmer ...

Narrated by Daniel Kretschmer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 58 min

Witness the tragic descent into political polarization and military conflict that shattered a fragile European democracy. Perfect for history buffs seeking a gripping, deep-focus listen during their daily commute, this tense exploration reveals how class struggles, religious divides, and nationalist fervor violently collided.Moving beyond dry dates and factional politics, this human-centered ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Witness the tragic descent into political polarization and military conflict that shattered a fragile European democracy. Perfect for history buffs seeking a gripping, deep-focus listen during their daily commute, this tense exploration reveals how class struggles, religious divides, and nationalist fervor violently collided.Moving beyond dry dates and factional politics, this human-centered
... Read more
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Brief History of the Spartacus Revolt, A: The Slave Uprising That Shook Rome

by Daniel Westbrook ...

Narrated by Daniel Westbrook ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Dive into ancient Rome’s most legendary rebellion as a gladiator uprising shakes a ruthless empire to its core. Perfect for a gripping commute, this cinematic narrative transports you directly into the brutal machinery of the late Republic. Feel the tension rise as enslaved fighters orchestrate a masterclass in guerrilla warfare against a global superpower.Turn your focused learning time into an ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into ancient Rome’s most legendary rebellion as a gladiator uprising shakes a ruthless empire to its core. Perfect for a gripping commute, this cinematic narrative transports you directly into the brutal machinery of the late Republic. Feel the tension rise as enslaved fighters orchestrate a masterclass in guerrilla warfare against a global superpower.Turn your focused learning time into an
... Read more
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Alexander the Great: Conqueror, King of Macedonia, and Architect of the Hellenistic World

An Audiobook on the Life, Legacy, and Conquests of Alexander the Great – A Comprehensive Biography

by Brian M. Sparks ...

Narrated by Brian M. Sparks ...

Unabridged

3 hours 20 min

Alexander the Great: Conqueror, King of Macedonia, and Architect of the Hellenistic World is an engaging audiobook that explores the life, conquests, and lasting impact of Alexander the Great. This Alexander the Great biography follows his journey from a young prince in Macedonia to one of the most legendary military leaders in history.If you’re searching for an Alexander the Great audiobook that ... Read more

$8.18 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Alexander the Great: Conqueror, King of Macedonia, and Architect of the Hellenistic World is an engaging audiobook that explores the life, conquests, and lasting impact of Alexander the Great. This Alexander the Great biography follows his journey from a young prince in Macedonia to one of the most legendary military leaders in history.If you’re searching for an Alexander the Great audiobook that
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1967

Israel, the War, and the Year That Transformed the Middle East

by Tom Segev ...

Narrated by James Boles ...

Unabridged

28 hours 15 min

From Israel's leading historian, a sweeping history of 1967—the war, what led up to it, what came after, and how it changed everything. Tom Segev's acclaimed works One Palestine, Complete and The Seventh Million overturned accepted views of the history of Israel. Now, in 1967—a number-one bestseller in Israel—he brings his masterful skills to the watershed year when six days of war reshaped the ... Read more

$49.46 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

From Israel's leading historian, a sweeping history of 1967—the war, what led up to it, what came after, and how it changed everything. Tom Segev's acclaimed works One Palestine, Complete and The Seventh Million overturned accepted views of the history of Israel. Now, in 1967—a number-one bestseller in Israel—he brings his masterful skills to the watershed year when six days of war reshaped the
... Read more
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None Braver

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen In The War On Terrorism

by Michael Hirsh ...

Narrated by Corey M. Snow ...

Unabridged

12 hours 8 min

From award-winning journalist and combat veteran Michael Hirsh comes the thrilling inside story of the Air Force's pararescue operations in Afghanistan. The first journalist to be embedded with an Air Force combat unit in the war on terrorism, Hirsh flew from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, with the 71st Rescue Squadron to their expeditionary headquarters at a secret location in Central Asia ... Read more

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From award-winning journalist and combat veteran Michael Hirsh comes the thrilling inside story of the Air Force's pararescue operations in Afghanistan. The first journalist to be embedded with an Air Force combat unit in the war on terrorism, Hirsh flew from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, with the 71st Rescue Squadron to their expeditionary headquarters at a secret location in Central Asia
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War in Afghanistan: A Soldier’s-Eye History of America’s Longest Conflict and the People Who Lived It

by Andrew McAllister ...

Narrated by Andrew McAllister ...

Unabridged

2 hours 24 min

Witness the brutal reality of modern warfare in a gripping military history told directly from the combat zone. Perfect for a focused commute, this immersive narrative thrusts you into the dusty patrol bases and Kabul streets of America's longest conflict. Hear the unvarnished truth of a post-9/11 world where initial optimism collides with grueling counterinsurgency.Listen as the intensely ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Witness the brutal reality of modern warfare in a gripping military history told directly from the combat zone. Perfect for a focused commute, this immersive narrative thrusts you into the dusty patrol bases and Kabul streets of America's longest conflict. Hear the unvarnished truth of a post-9/11 world where initial optimism collides with grueling counterinsurgency.Listen as the intensely
... Read more
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Hannibal

The True Story of the Life & Time of the Ancient Military Leader

by Liam Dale ...

Narrated by Liam Dale ...

Series series The History Journals
Unabridged

41 min

Interested in Hannibal's remarkable life but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour.Hannibal, the mighty Carthaginian leader who boldly marched 37 war elephants across the Alps to challenge the Roman Empire, remains an enduring inspiration. Discover the man behind the legend in this history journal.Setting aside modern associations, Hannibal ... Read more

$7.36 CAD

Interested in Hannibal's remarkable life but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour.Hannibal, the mighty Carthaginian leader who boldly marched 37 war elephants across the Alps to challenge the Roman Empire, remains an enduring inspiration. Discover the man behind the legend in this history journal.Setting aside modern associations, Hannibal
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