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How the World Made the West

A 4,000 Year History

de Josephine Quinn ...

Narrado por Alix Dunmore ...

Completo

15 hora 47 minutos

**An award-winning Cambridge history professor “makes a forceful argument and tells a story with great verve” (The Wall Street Journal)—that the West is, and always has been, truly global.“Those archaic ‘Western Civ’ classes so many of us took in college should be updated, argues Quinn, [who] invites us to . . . revel in a richer, more polyglot inheritance.”—The Boston Globe**AN ECONOMIST BEST ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

**An award-winning Cambridge history professor “makes a forceful argument and tells a story with great verve” (The Wall Street Journal)—that the West is, and always has been, truly global.“Those archaic ‘Western Civ’ classes so many of us took in college should be updated, argues Quinn, [who] invites us to . . . revel in a richer, more polyglot inheritance.”—The Boston Globe**AN ECONOMIST BEST
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Lest We Forget

100 Stories of Love, Loss and Heroism

de Tessa Dunlop ...

Narrado por Tessa Dunlop ...

Completo

11 hora 24 minutos

A moving account of how war is remembered – and by whom'Impressive. A hundred individual histories, skillfully assembled, built into a poignant meditation on why they still matter' David Olusoga'Brilliant' Piers MorganShortlisted for the Military History Matters Book of the Year Award 2026Bestselling historian Tessa Dunlop travels the length and breadth of the United Kingdom on a quest to uncover ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

A moving account of how war is remembered – and by whom'Impressive. A hundred individual histories, skillfully assembled, built into a poignant meditation on why they still matter' David Olusoga'Brilliant' Piers MorganShortlisted for the Military History Matters Book of the Year Award 2026Bestselling historian Tessa Dunlop travels the length and breadth of the United Kingdom on a quest to uncover
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A Streetcar Named Desire

de Tennessee Williams ...

Narrado por Theater Lincoln Center ...

Abreviado

2 hora 15 minutos

Caedmon is proud to release this archival full-cast recording of Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire on cd for the first time!Blanche DuBois arrives at her sister Stella's New Orleans apartment seeking refuge from a troubled past—but her ethereal spirit irks Stella's husband, the loutish Stanley Kowalski. Crudely, relentlessly, he unmasks the lies and delusions that sustain Blanche, ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Caedmon is proud to release this archival full-cast recording of Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire on cd for the first time!Blanche DuBois arrives at her sister Stella's New Orleans apartment seeking refuge from a troubled past—but her ethereal spirit irks Stella's husband, the loutish Stanley Kowalski. Crudely, relentlessly, he unmasks the lies and delusions that sustain Blanche,
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Crown and Country

A History of England through the Monarchy

de David Starkey ...

Narrado por David Starkey, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jim Norton ...

Completo

15 hora 11 minutos

An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I
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The World

A Family History of Humanity

de Simon Sebag Montefiore ...

Narrado por Simon Sebag Montefiore, Full Cast ...

Completo

68 hora 8 minutos

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A magisterial world history unlike any other that tells the story of humanity through the one thing we all have in common: families • From the author of The RomanovsA Best Book of the Year: The New Yorker, Smithsonian****“Succession meets Game of Thrones.” —The Spectator • “The author brings his cast of dynastic titans, rogues and psychopaths to life...An epic that ... Leer más

$55.00 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A magisterial world history unlike any other that tells the story of humanity through the one thing we all have in common: families • From the author of The RomanovsA Best Book of the Year: The New Yorker, Smithsonian****“Succession meets Game of Thrones.” —The Spectator • “The author brings his cast of dynastic titans, rogues and psychopaths to life...An epic that
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The Cheese and the Worms

The Cosmos of a Sixteenth-Century Miller

de Carlo Ginzburg ...

Narrado por P.J. Ochlan ...

Completo

7 hora 57 minutos

The Cheese and the Worms is an incisive study of popular culture in the sixteenth century as seen through the eyes of one man, the miller known as Menocchio, who was accused of heresy during the Inquisition and sentenced to death. Carlo Ginzburg uses the trial records to illustrate the religious and social conflicts of the society Menocchio lived in.For a common miller, Menocchio was surprisingly ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The Cheese and the Worms is an incisive study of popular culture in the sixteenth century as seen through the eyes of one man, the miller known as Menocchio, who was accused of heresy during the Inquisition and sentenced to death. Carlo Ginzburg uses the trial records to illustrate the religious and social conflicts of the society Menocchio lived in.For a common miller, Menocchio was surprisingly
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Pseudoscience

An Amusing History of Crackpot Ideas and Why We Love Them

de Lydia Kang, MD, Nate Pedersen ...

Narrado por Hillary Huber ...

Completo

9 hora 51 minutos

From the authors of Quackery, a visual and narrative history of popular ideas, phenomena, and widely held beliefs disproven by science.From the easily disproved to the wildly speculative, to straight-up hucksterism, Pseudoscience is a romp through much more than bad science—it’s a light-hearted look into why we insist on believing in things such as Big Foot, astrology, and the existence of aliens. ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

From the authors of Quackery, a visual and narrative history of popular ideas, phenomena, and widely held beliefs disproven by science.From the easily disproved to the wildly speculative, to straight-up hucksterism, Pseudoscience is a romp through much more than bad science—it’s a light-hearted look into why we insist on believing in things such as Big Foot, astrology, and the existence of aliens.
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Chess Opening Names - Volume 1

de Nathan Rose ...

Narrado por Nathan Rose ...

Completo

4 hora 53 minutos

The people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You probably know the names already: the Sicilian Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann, the Benoni, the London System, the Scandinavian Defense and so on.But most chess players don't know WHY the openings are called what they are. The tales are ... Leer más

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The people, places and stories behind the chess openings and their namesWhen we play chess, the first few moves define the game . You probably know the names already: the Sicilian Defense, the Ruy Lopez, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann, the Benoni, the London System, the Scandinavian Defense and so on.But most chess players don't know WHY the openings are called what they are. The tales are
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Dangerous Games

The Uses and Abuses of History

de Margaret MacMillan ...

Narrado por Barbara Caruso ...

Completo

5 hora 50 minutos

The author behind the New York Times best-sellers Paris 1919 and Nixon & Mao, Margaret MacMillan presents a remarkable treatise on history's importance. "MacMillan is a superb writer who can bring history to life."-Philadelphia Inquirer ... Leer más

$18.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The author behind the New York Times best-sellers Paris 1919 and Nixon & Mao, Margaret MacMillan presents a remarkable treatise on history's importance. "MacMillan is a superb writer who can bring history to life."-Philadelphia Inquirer
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Reading the OED

One Man, One Year, 21,730 Pages

de Ammon Shea ...

Narrado por William Dufris ...

Completo

5 hora 9 minutos

""I'm reading the OED so you don't have to. If you are interested in vocabulary that is both spectacularly useful and beautifully useless, read on...""So reports Ammon Shea, the tireless, word-obsessed, and more than slightly masochistic author of Reading the OED. The word lover's Mount Everest, the OED has enthralled logophiles since its initial publication 80 years ago. Weighing in at 137 pounds ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

""I'm reading the OED so you don't have to. If you are interested in vocabulary that is both spectacularly useful and beautifully useless, read on...""So reports Ammon Shea, the tireless, word-obsessed, and more than slightly masochistic author of Reading the OED. The word lover's Mount Everest, the OED has enthralled logophiles since its initial publication 80 years ago. Weighing in at 137 pounds
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History of Australia: A Captivating Guide to Australian History, Starting from the Aborigines Through the Dutch East India Company, James Cook, and World War II to the Present

de Captivating History ...

Narrado por Jason Zenobia ...

Completo

4 hora 5 minutos

Did you know that Australia was once thought of as an undesirable place to live?Long before Australia started to be considered one of the best places in the world to live, it was thought to be completely unlivable. In the 15th century, the European race to claim land began. Despite the fact that Australia was a large landmass, no nation believed it was worth colonizing. The land was claimed by the ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Did you know that Australia was once thought of as an undesirable place to live?Long before Australia started to be considered one of the best places in the world to live, it was thought to be completely unlivable. In the 15th century, the European race to claim land began. Despite the fact that Australia was a large landmass, no nation believed it was worth colonizing. The land was claimed by the
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Silencing the Past

Power and the Production of History

de Michel-Rolph Trouillot ...

Narrado por Shaun Scott ...

Completo

5 hora 44 minutos

Placing the West's failure to acknowledge the most successful slave revolt in history alongside denials of the Holocaust and the debate over the Alamo, Michel-Rolph Trouillot offers a stunning meditation on how power operates in the making and recording of history. ... Leer más

$28.00 USD

Placing the West's failure to acknowledge the most successful slave revolt in history alongside denials of the Holocaust and the debate over the Alamo, Michel-Rolph Trouillot offers a stunning meditation on how power operates in the making and recording of history.
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Practicing History

Selected Essays

de Barbara W. Tuchman ...

Narrado por Aviva Skell ...

Completo

9 hora 44 minutos

The critically-acclaimed historian's insights, sense of humor, and sharp pen take on everything from Vietnam, Israel, and the Great War to writing history and its meaning. Includes these essays: Why Policy-Makers Do Not Listen; When Does History Happen?; Is History a Guide to the Future?; America as an Idea; How We Entered World War I; and more ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The critically-acclaimed historian's insights, sense of humor, and sharp pen take on everything from Vietnam, Israel, and the Great War to writing history and its meaning. Includes these essays: Why Policy-Makers Do Not Listen; When Does History Happen?; Is History a Guide to the Future?; America as an Idea; How We Entered World War I; and more
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The Doctrine Of Fascism Benito Mussolini

de Benito Mussolini ...

Narrado por Geoffrey Giuliano & The Icon Players ...

Completo

47 minutos

“It’s better to live one day as a lion than 100 years as a sheep.”"I am the most terrible animal that's ever existed."“We become strongest, I feel, when we have no friends upon whom to lean, or to look for moral guidance." ”MUSSOLINIBenito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini born on July 29, 1883 who went by the nickname “Il Duce” (“the Leader”), was a deeply unbalanced tyrannical Italian dictator who ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

“It’s better to live one day as a lion than 100 years as a sheep.”"I am the most terrible animal that's ever existed."“We become strongest, I feel, when we have no friends upon whom to lean, or to look for moral guidance." ”MUSSOLINIBenito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini born on July 29, 1883 who went by the nickname “Il Duce” (“the Leader”), was a deeply unbalanced tyrannical Italian dictator who
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Voices of History

Speeches That Changed the World

de Simon Sebag Montefiore ...

Narrado por Simon Sebag Montefiore, Jade Anouka, Richard Armitage, Richard Goulding, Clarke Peters, Heida Reed, Juliet Stevenson ...

Completo

8 hora 24 minutos

A celebration of the great speeches of world history and cultural life. A VINTAGE ORIGINALIn this exuberant collection, acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore takes us on a journey from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Some speeches are heroic and inspiring; some diabolical and atrocious. Some are exquisite and poignant; others cruel and chilling. The speakers themselves vary from ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

A celebration of the great speeches of world history and cultural life. A VINTAGE ORIGINALIn this exuberant collection, acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore takes us on a journey from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Some speeches are heroic and inspiring; some diabolical and atrocious. Some are exquisite and poignant; others cruel and chilling. The speakers themselves vary from
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Die Sieben Weltwunder

de Ernst von Khuon ...

Narrado por Jan Koester ...

Abreviado

2 hora 13 minutos

Die Sieben Weltwunder des Alterstums sind jedem ein Begriff, aber welche sind es genau und was machte sie zu Weltwundern? Sieben mussten es sein, Sieben gilt als heilige Zahl. Ernst von Khuon geht auf Reise in die Vergangenheit und erweckt die Geschichte zum Leben. Ohne sie jemals selber gesehen zu haben, erkennen wir die Erhabenheit, die Außergewöhnlichkeit dieser sieben Bauwerke. Was die Erbauer ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Die Sieben Weltwunder des Alterstums sind jedem ein Begriff, aber welche sind es genau und was machte sie zu Weltwundern? Sieben mussten es sein, Sieben gilt als heilige Zahl. Ernst von Khuon geht auf Reise in die Vergangenheit und erweckt die Geschichte zum Leben. Ohne sie jemals selber gesehen zu haben, erkennen wir die Erhabenheit, die Außergewöhnlichkeit dieser sieben Bauwerke. Was die Erbauer
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The Shocking Story of Helmuth Schmidt

Michigan's Original Lonely Hearts Killer

de Tobin T. Buhk ...

Narrado por Jim Seybert ...

Completo

6 hora 29 minutos

In the fall of 1916, New York housemaid Augusta Steinbach fell in love with a man she met through a matrimonial advertisement in her local newspaper. She traveled to Detroit to marry her correspondent, but in March 1917, she mysteriously disappeared. What began as a routine search for a missing person turned into a baffling case of deception, bigamy and murder. Follow detectives as they unravel ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In the fall of 1916, New York housemaid Augusta Steinbach fell in love with a man she met through a matrimonial advertisement in her local newspaper. She traveled to Detroit to marry her correspondent, but in March 1917, she mysteriously disappeared. What began as a routine search for a missing person turned into a baffling case of deception, bigamy and murder. Follow detectives as they unravel
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Entrepreneurs Who Changed History

de DK ...

Narrado por Samantha Boffin ...

Series series DK People Who Changed History
Completo

9 hora 22 minutos

Discover the lives and achievements of more than 90 of the world's most inspirational and influential entrepreneurs and business leaders with this audiobook.Comprehensive in its scope and depth, Entrepreneurs Who Changed History profiles leaders of industry across the world and throughout the ages - from the enterprising bankers of the medieval world and the merchants of empire, to the titans of ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

Discover the lives and achievements of more than 90 of the world's most inspirational and influential entrepreneurs and business leaders with this audiobook.Comprehensive in its scope and depth, Entrepreneurs Who Changed History profiles leaders of industry across the world and throughout the ages - from the enterprising bankers of the medieval world and the merchants of empire, to the titans of
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The Roads to Rome

A History of Imperial Expansion

de Catherine Fletcher ...

Narrado por Catherine Fletcher ...

Completo

13 hora 32 minutos

"All roads lead to Rome" is a medieval proverb, but it's also true: today's European roads still follow the networks of the ancient empire—and these ancient roads continue to grip our imaginations as a physical manifestation of Rome's greatness.Over the two thousand years since they were built, these roads have been walked by crusaders and pilgrims, liberators and dictators, but also by tourists ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"All roads lead to Rome" is a medieval proverb, but it's also true: today's European roads still follow the networks of the ancient empire—and these ancient roads continue to grip our imaginations as a physical manifestation of Rome's greatness.Over the two thousand years since they were built, these roads have been walked by crusaders and pilgrims, liberators and dictators, but also by tourists
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History Greatest Mysteries: Ten Unsolved Enigmas That Still Challenge Historians and Change How We See the Past

de Anna Vogler ...

Narrado por Anna Vogler ...

Completo

2 hora 31 minutos

Journey into vanished civilizations and lost expeditions to solve historical mysteries that defy modern science. Perfect for a gripping commute or a focused afternoon, this suspenseful exploration plunges you into the world's most stubborn archaeological puzzles. From encrypted manuscripts to voyagers who vanished without a trace, navigate the thrilling lines between myth and documented truth.Step ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Journey into vanished civilizations and lost expeditions to solve historical mysteries that defy modern science. Perfect for a gripping commute or a focused afternoon, this suspenseful exploration plunges you into the world's most stubborn archaeological puzzles. From encrypted manuscripts to voyagers who vanished without a trace, navigate the thrilling lines between myth and documented truth.Step
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Understanding Social History: The Story of People, Not Just Power: How Ordinary Lives, Everyday Objects, and Hidden Voices Shaped Our World

de Michael Farrow ...

Narrado por Michael Farrow ...

Completo

2 hora 1 minutos

Experience a groundbreaking social history where everyday people, not mighty kings, drive our cultural evolution. Perfect for your daily commute or a reflective evening walk, this eye-opening narrative shifts the spotlight to the peasants, migrants, and laborers who built modern society from the ground up.Step into the lived realities of our ancestors, exploring empowering tales of resilience ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Experience a groundbreaking social history where everyday people, not mighty kings, drive our cultural evolution. Perfect for your daily commute or a reflective evening walk, this eye-opening narrative shifts the spotlight to the peasants, migrants, and laborers who built modern society from the ground up.Step into the lived realities of our ancestors, exploring empowering tales of resilience
... Leer más
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Compendi de la Història Universal

de Valero Pujol ...

Narrado por Jordi Savall ...

Completo

16 hora 8 minutos

Descobreix un clàssic apassionant que condensa mil·lennis d’història en un viatge clar, viu i profund. El “Compendi de la Història Universal” de Valero Pujol t’acompanya, amb ritme de gran narrador, des dels primers pobles d’Àsia i l’esplendor d’Egipte fins a l’alè creatiu de Grècia i l’ordre jurídic de Roma; de l’ona germànica que tomba l’Imperi a l’esperit inquiet de l’Edat Mitjana, amb croades, ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Descobreix un clàssic apassionant que condensa mil·lennis d’història en un viatge clar, viu i profund. El “Compendi de la Història Universal” de Valero Pujol t’acompanya, amb ritme de gran narrador, des dels primers pobles d’Àsia i l’esplendor d’Egipte fins a l’alè creatiu de Grècia i l’ordre jurídic de Roma; de l’ona germànica que tomba l’Imperi a l’esperit inquiet de l’Edat Mitjana, amb croades,
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The Children's Book of America

de William J. Bennett ...

Narrado por William J. Bennett, Hinton Battle, Elayne Glover Bennett ...

Abreviado

1 horas 32 minutos

From the author of the bestselling book The Educated Child comes a compelling and inspiring book that answers any question a young child may have about America.Where did America come from? What does it mean to be an American? What makes America great? No volume will provide more compelling and inspiring answers to our children's questions than William Bennett's marvelous new treasury, The Children ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

From the author of the bestselling book The Educated Child comes a compelling and inspiring book that answers any question a young child may have about America.Where did America come from? What does it mean to be an American? What makes America great? No volume will provide more compelling and inspiring answers to our children's questions than William Bennett's marvelous new treasury, The Children
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Wir Deutschen 1

Von den Germanen bis zum späten Mittelalter

de Achim Höppner ...

Narrado por Achim Höppner ...

Series series Road University
Abreviado

4 hora 24 minutos

Eine spannende Reise in die deutsche Vergangenheit, in diesem Band in die Zeit von 300 v. Chr. bis 1550. Von den Germanen bis zur Französischen Revolution. Die Hör-Dokumentation WIR DEUTSCHEN ist eine lebendige, unterhaltsame Reise durch über 2.000 Jahre deutscher Geschichte. Sie beginnt bei Römern und Germanen, durchquert das Mittelalter und endet beim Mauerfall Ende des 20. Jahrhunderts. 300 v. ... Leer más

$27.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Eine spannende Reise in die deutsche Vergangenheit, in diesem Band in die Zeit von 300 v. Chr. bis 1550. Von den Germanen bis zur Französischen Revolution. Die Hör-Dokumentation WIR DEUTSCHEN ist eine lebendige, unterhaltsame Reise durch über 2.000 Jahre deutscher Geschichte. Sie beginnt bei Römern und Germanen, durchquert das Mittelalter und endet beim Mauerfall Ende des 20. Jahrhunderts. 300 v.
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