History audiobooks

Leo Tolstoy: A short biography

By: 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies & George Fritsche

Narrated by: George Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Leo Tolstoy, Russian nobleman and most famous author: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best! Read more

Journal de guerre

By: Gilles-William Goldnadel

Narrated by: Frédéric Kneip

Length: 4 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Samedi 7 octobre 2023, 6 h 30 Il ne s’agit ni d’un journal intime ni d’un journal officiel. Mais d’un journal de guerre.Guerre contre le désarroi personnel né un 7 octobre au réveil.Guerre contre la détestation des Juifs et de leur État.Guerre au jour le jour contre la nuit qui vient.Guerre contre la désinformation médiatique pour causes... Read more

Sword of the War God

By: Tim Hodkinson

Narrated by: Justin Avoth

Length: 19 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Sword of the War God by Tim Hodkinson, read by Justin Avoth.

In a world of war and ruin, men and gods collide.

436 AD. The Burgundars are confident of destroying Rome's legions. Their forces are strong and they have beaten the Romans in battle before. But they are annihilated, their king killed, his people scattered. Their... Read more

Napoleon’s Escape from Elba: The History of the French Emperor’s Return from Exile and the Road to Waterloo

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: KC Wayman

Length: 1 hour 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Although Napoleon was exiled, he was allowed to retain the title of Emperor and was given de facto control over Elba. But it should not be surprising the man who once ruled Europe was not content with the island of Elba. Separated from his family and cast away on a small island, Napoleon attempted suicide by taking a poison pill, but he had... Read more

Watergate: The Scandal That Brought Down a President

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Mary Rossman

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Increasingly and mistakenly viewed as a single scandal within the United States government, what is commonly referred to as the Watergate scandal serves as an overarching term for a series of scandals beginning in 1971 and extending through 1974, although more than any other, it refers to the specific break-in at the Watergate Hotel and office... Read more

La magia de las MUJERES LATINAS

By: Yeismar González

Narrated by: Yeismar González

Length: 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Las mujeres latinas son especiales por su energía, belleza, fuerza, pasión, conexión con sus raíces y tradiciones, capacidad de amar incondicionalmente, lucha por sus sueños, valentía, determinación, resiliencia, alegría, creatividad, calor humano, luz, conexión con la naturaleza y sabiduría ancestral. Son un tesoro invaluable que enriquece la... Read more

Great Escapes during the World Wars: The History of the Most Legendary Prisoner Breakouts in World War I and World War II

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston

Length: 2 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

War has always led to prisoners. In ancient times, many were turned into slaves by the victorious armies, while in medieval Europe, they were often returned to their families in return for a ransom, leading to fortune or poverty depending upon which side one was on. By the Napoleonic era, as armies grew in size and professionalism, many were... Read more

Kaiser Wilhelm I.: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Kaiser Wilhelm I., erster Kaiser des Deutschen Reiches von 1871: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Island Hopping across the Pacific Theater in World War II: The History of America’s Victorious Leapfrogging Strategy against Imperial Japan

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Bill Caufield

Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

The waters of the Pacific Ocean – stretching deep blue under the tropical sun, or scourged by typhoons – provided World War II's most far-flung battlefield. Two of the world's premier mid 20th century maritime powers, the United States of American and the Empire of Japan, grappled for supremacy across that vast expanse.By the time the Battle of... Read more

Crécy and Agincourt: The History of the Hundred Years’ War’s Most Famous Battles

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Victoria Woodson

Length: 2 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

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... Read more

The Legendary Mongol Khans: The Lives and Legacies of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, and Tamerlane

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Jim Walsh

Length: 3 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

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... Read more

Call of the Kingfisher

By: Nick Penny

Narrated by: Nick Penny

Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

“All writers want the reader to see through their eyes, but few succeed in making them hear through their ears as successfully as Nick Penny… Very special.” Jamie Blackett, Country Life
"An odyssey of simple joy, filled with historical facts and stories, where the writer makes us feel part of the journey. It’s like strolling the riverbank with a... Read more

Eddis Traum

By: Harald Schleuter

Narrated by: Sten Mitteis

Length: 6 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

,,Eddis Traum" (Lok ohne Feuer) ...erzählt die Geschichte eines Mannes, dessen zunächst kindlich-naive Sympathie für einen Staat, der seinen Bürgern Frieden, einen gesicherten Arbeitsplatz und Wohlstand versprach, sich im Laufe der Jahre in Zweifel, Enttäuschung, in Depression und Krankheit verwandelt. Als Folge früher lnvalidisierung ist... Read more

Making Witches

By: Barbara Rieti

Narrated by: Anita Best & Kenzie Delo

Length: 9 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

There is a little-known tradition of witch lore in Newfoundland culture. Those believed to have the power to influence the fortunes of others are not mythological characters but neighbours, relations, or even friends. Drawing from her own interviews and a wealth of material from the Memorial University Folklore and Language Archive,... Read more

Warriors' Wives

By: Emma Bridges

Narrated by: Lucy Rayner

Length: 9 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Epic poetry and tragic drama provide us with some of the richest ancient Greek depictions of women who are married to soldiers. In tales of the Trojan War, as told by Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, we encounter these mythical warriors' wives: Penelope, isolated but resourceful as she awaits the return of Odysseus after his lengthy... Read more

Life, Earth, and Politics

By: Sherman Lewis

Narrated by: Mike DelGaudio

Length: 8 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Science, not speculative philosophy, is the only guide, however imperfect, to the nature of existence. Science culture uses and supports science. The social brain experiences free will and needs religious faith. Empathy is a choice based on intuition. We need a better scientific understanding of dogma and chauvinism, and this book explores these... Read more

Stephen Hawking Genius at Work

By: Roger Highfield

Narrated by: Roger Highfield

Length: 7 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

An intimate exploratory tour of Stephen Hawking's office, providing a unique insight into the mind of a genius, the things that inspired him and explanations of his seminal theories.

A behind-the scenes tour of the inner sanctum of one of the world's most prominent scientific thinkers.

In 2021, the Science Museum made a once-in-a-lifetime... Read more

William Turner: Kurzbiografie kompakt

By: 5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien & Jürgen Fritsche

Narrated by: Jürgen Fritsche

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

William Turner, englischer Maler und Erfinder des Abstrakten: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten! Read more

Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story

By: Richard Branson

Narrated by: Richard Branson

Length: 27 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

This is the story of my entire life so far... It’s been a rollercoaster ride and I have no intention of getting off any time soon.

Available exclusively in audio, Losing and Finding My Virginity is both of Sir Richard Branson’s multi-million-copy bestselling autobiographies in one combined edition, fully revised and... Read more

DK Life Stories: Helen Keller

By: Libby Romero

Narrated by: Penelope Rawlins

Length: 1 hour 38 minutes

Abridged: No

In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Helen Keller, who overcame the odds by learning to understand and communicate with the world.

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing due to an early childhood illness and spent the first 6 years of her life unable to interact with other people. She remained isolated from the outside... Read more

The Miracle Makers

By: Bharat Sundaresan & Gaurav Joshi

Narrated by: Richard Joel

Length: 7 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Ravi Shastri's prophetic words came true as India pulled off one of the greatest coups in cricketing history, beating Australia in Australia for the second time in three years, eventually breaching the Gabba fortress with what was eventually a skeleton team. Bharat was known as the 'Eyes and Ears of the Tour', being the only Indian-origin... Read more

The Battle of Atlanta: A Captivating Guide to a Battle of the Atlanta Campaign That Changed the Course of the American Civil War

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Jason Zenobia

Length: 1 hour 27 minutes

Abridged: No

If you want to immerse yourself in the history of the battle that was pivotal to the reelection of Abraham Lincoln in 1864, then keep reading…Atlanta was the linchpin of the South’s hopes and the North’s determination, and the city became the epicenter of a battle that would change the course of history forever.The Union Army moved in to capture... Read more

River of Lakes

By: Bill Belleville

Narrated by: Chris Abernathy

Length: 9 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

First explored by naturalist William Bartram in the 1760s, the St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The first "highway" through the once wild interior of Florida, the St. Johns may appear ordinary, but within its banks are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena and... Read more

Bound Feet & Western Dress

By: Pang-Mei Natasha Chang

Narrated by: Nancy Wu

Length: 7 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

A harrowing dual memoir that braids the story of a Chinese-American woman’s search for identity with the dramatic tale of her great-aunt, who was born at the turn of the century in tradition-bound China and went on to become Vice President of China’s first women’s bank.

"In China, a woman is nothing."

Thus begins the saga of a woman born at the... Read more