History audiobooks

The Atlantis Narrative

By: Nigel Philip Cockayne

Narrated by: Nigel Philip Cockayne

Length: 2 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

The myth of Atlantis has fascinated humanity for millennia, captivating imaginations and inspiring countless explorations into its mysterious past. In this book, we embark on a journey to unravel the enigma of Atlantis a civilization that has been described as advanced, prosperous, and ultimately lost to the depths of time. We will examine the... Read more

American Railroads

By: John F. Stover

Narrated by: narrator

Length: 8 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

This is an auto-narrated audiobook version of this book. 

Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains, or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have... Read more

The Complete Stoicism Collection - A Modern Translation of Their Philosophy

By: Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Seneca, Epictetus Epict...

Narrated by: Erik Zeng

Length: 41 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Are you ready to transform your life through the wisdom of the greatest Stoic philosophers? This collection offers you the pathway to personal mastery, resilience, and inner peace, featuring the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus.
For over two millennia, their insights have shaped the thoughts of leaders, scholars, and... Read more

Atlantis; The Antediluvian World

By: Ignatius Donnelly

Narrated by: Graham Dunlop

Length: 16 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Atlantis: The Antediluvian World explores the mysteries and possibilities of a lost civilization that may have shaped ancient history. Originally written by Ignatius Donnelly, this groundbreaking work pieces together mythological, geological, and historical clues that suggest Atlantis was once a thriving, technologically advanced society... Read more

The First Guns: The History and Legacy of the Invention of Firearms

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: KC Wayman

Length: 1 hour 31 minutes

Abridged: No

The Chinese developed what were later dubbed the “Four Great Inventions of China,” and one of those was none other than gunpowder, which was developed no later than the 9th century and was being used for military purposes by the 11th century. Its use slowly spread through South Asia and the Middle East before making it to Europe in the late 13th... Read more

Portuguese Empire

By: Kelly Mass

Narrated by: Kelly Fraser

Length: 1 hour 45 minutes

Abridged: No

The Portuguese Empire comprised a vast network of colonies, factories, and overseas territories established by Portugal. Beginning with the capture of Ceuta in North Africa in 1415 and continuing until the handover of sovereignty over Macau to China in 1999, it stands as one of the longest-lasting empires in European history. The empire's roots... Read more

La campaña de Gettysburg: Una fascinante guía de la invasión militar de Pensilvania que culminó en la batalla de Gettysburg durante la Guerra Civil estadounidense

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Luis Trumper

Length: 3 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Aprenda sobre la importante batalla que cambió el curso de la Guerra Civil EstadounidenseEn el verano de 1863, el general confederado Robert E. Lee, recién salido de la victoriosa Batalla de Chancellorsville, decidió invadir el territorio de la Unión. Mientras llevaba su Ejército de Virginia del Norte a Pensilvania, Lee se sintió atraído por un... Read more

La época vikinga para niños: Una guía fascinante sobre los vikingos, sus incursiones y su vida cotidiana

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Luis Trumper

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abridged: No

¿Cuánto sabe sobre los vikingos? ¡Le sorprenderá lo mucho que sabe y lo mucho que ni siquiera es cierto!En este libro descubrirá cómo era realmente la vida de los vikingos durante su época dorada. Aprenderá sobre los vikingos y las incursiones más importantes, y conocerá más sobre su vida cotidiana y las cuestiones que eran más importantes para... Read more

El Imperio bizantino para niños: Una guía fascinante del Imperio romano de Oriente

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Luis Trumper

Length: 1 hour 49 minutes

Abridged: No

¿De qué manera el Imperio bizantino, que cayó en 1453, sigue siendo relevante para nosotros hoy en día?Muchos de nosotros no sabemos mucho sobre el Imperio bizantino; subsistió en Oriente tras la caída del Imperio romano, pero su historia de mil años está llena de innovaciones que han cambiado nuestra forma de crear arte, redactar leyes y pensar... Read more

The Legend of Elvis Presley

By: Steve Goldstein

Narrated by: Bill Murray & Susan McCoy

Length: 53 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Life & Legacy of Elvis Presley" is an in-depth and captivating exploration of the King of Rock 'n' Roll's journey. Written by Steve Goldstein and narrated by Bill Murray and Susan McCoy, this audiobook dives into the life, music, and lasting influence of Elvis Presley. From his modest beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his meteoric... Read more

American Heroes

By: James Patterson & Matt Eversmann

Narrated by: Joe Mantegna

Length: 11 hours

Abridged: No

Instant #1 National Bestseller!

“A monumental contribution to comprehending the motivation and distinguished service of American warriors. American Heroes is a book that every citizen should read.”
— Association of the United States Army

From the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, “American Heroes is a gripping collection of firsthand... Read more

Business Adventures - Abridged

By: John Brooks

Narrated by: David Sterling

Length: 17 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Book summary and Analysis by Loudly, this is an abridged version of the original title Business Adventures takes listeners on a riveting journey through some of the most intriguing and instructive stories in the history of business. From dramatic stock market fluctuations to legendary product failures, insider trading scandals, and corporate... Read more

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Abridged

By: Edward Gibbon

Narrated by: Mitch Horowitz

Length: 12 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: Yes

The Classic History of Rome’s Fall From Glory in
an Unparalleled Abridgment and Reintroduction

Few historical works encompass the pathos, drama, and meticulous detail of Edward Gibbon’s extraordinary record of Rome’s demise, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, which the English historian issued in six volumes from 1776 to... Read more

The World War That Changed the Story of Women

By: Maximilian Natal

Narrated by: Daniel Natal

Length: 3 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

The World War That Changed the Story of Women explores the seismic shifts in women's roles brought on by the First World War. It delves into the pivotal moment in history when the seeds of modernity were planted and women stepped into the public sphere. It was the watershed event that inaugurated passports to travel, daylight-saving’s time,... Read more

The 38th Parallel War

By: Daniel Wrinn

Narrated by: Daniel Wrinn

Length: 8 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

"A brisk and compelling game changer for the military history of the Korean War." – Reviewer A raw, tactical journey through the Korean War’s fiercest battles.Get ready to immerse yourself in the brutal realities and tactical decisions that shaped the Korean War. From the desperate defense at the Pusan Perimeter to the audacious Incheon Landing... Read more

The Evolution of Mesoamerica: The History of Mesoamerican Culture from the Olmec to the Maya

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Michelle Humphries

Length: 3 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

The Olmec people are widely recognized as the first major civilization of Mexico and are thus generally regarded as the mother civilization of Mesoamerica, making them the people from which all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures derived. In fact, the term Olmec is thought to have originated with the Aztec people, as Olmec in their Nahuatl... Read more

Dark Destinations

By: Davis Truman

Narrated by: John Sullivan

Length: 1 hour 51 minutes

Abridged: No

"Dark Destinations: A Journey through Dark Tourism and Death Adventures" explores the world's most intriguing and morbid travel experiences. In this thought-provoking book, readers embark on a chilling journey to destinations associated with death, tragedy, and the macabre. From haunted locations and infamous crime scenes to eerie catacombs and... Read more

Carolingian Empire

By: Kelly Mass

Narrated by: Kelly Fraser

Length: 1 hour 5 minutes

Abridged: No

The Carolingian Empire, which existed from 800 to 888, was a dominant force in western and central Europe during the early Middle Ages. Founded by the Carolingian dynasty, this empire emerged from the Frankish kingdom, which had been ruled by this lineage since 751 and included control over the Lombards in Italy starting in 774. The empire's... Read more

Hamas In Palestine

By: Davis Truman

Narrated by: John Sullivan

Length: 1 hour 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Hamas, from the Arabic Islamic Resistance Movement, is a militant Islamist organization that aims to represent and lead a resistance movement for the liberation of Palestine from Israeli occupation. The Movement is difficult to place on the spectrum of other non-State actors, such as Hezbollah, as since 2007, it has established itself as the de... Read more

British Empire

By: Kelly Mass

Narrated by: Kelly Fraser

Length: 2 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

The British Empire was an extensive network of dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor governments. This sprawling empire evolved from England's early ventures into overseas territories and trading ports, beginning in the late 16th century and continuing... Read more

The Clovis and Mississippian Peoples: The History of the Ancient Cultures that Influenced Indigenous Groups in North America

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Michelle Humphries

Length: 2 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

When most people think of “ancient American civilizations,” the Aztec, Maya, or Inca cultures probably come to mind immediately, because the societies in Mesoamerica and South America left behind permanent structures for millions of visitors from around the world to see each year. But in fact, there were people inhabiting the region over 11,000... Read more

Göbekli Tepe and Derinkuyu: The History of Ancient Anatolia’s Most Unique Sites

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: KC Wayman

Length: 2 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Despite the fact some Neolithic communities grew to considerable sizes, they’re typically not considered when people think of the first ancient civilizations or the first major cities, so when German archaeologists discovered the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey in the 1990s, it created an academic firestorm that is... Read more

The American Civil War in 1864: The History and Legacy of the War’s Penultimate Year

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Jim Walsh

Length: 9 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers. Since the war's start over 150 years ago, the battles have been subjected to endless debate among historians and the generals themselves. The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in... Read more

The Civil War Turning Points in the East: The Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Gettysburg

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Jim Walsh

Length: 3 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

The bloodiest day in American history took place on the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. On September 17, 1862, Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia fought George McClellan’s Union Army of the Potomac outside Sharpsburg along Antietam Creek. That day, nearly 25,000 would become casualties, and Lee’s army... Read more