History audiobooks

Tragic Nation: Burma 

By: Amitav Acharya

Narrated by: Richard Bhakti Klien

Length: 8 hours

Abridged: No

A decade ago, Burma was full of light and hope. Today, it has descended into darkness and despair. The once promising political and opening up of the country has been set back, possibly for a long time. How did this happen?Why? Many outside observers are surprised by the developments, but it was predictable. For those watching Burma the February... Read more

A Very Short History of the Israel–Palestine Conflict

By: Ilan Pappe

Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross

Length: 3 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

An indispensable guide to understanding the Israel–Palestine conflict, and how we might yet still find a way out of it.



"Ilan Pappe is the most original, radical and hard-hitting of Israel's 'new historians.'" —Avi Shlaim, author of Three Worlds



The devastation of 7 October 2023 and the horrors that followed astounded the world. But the... Read more

City of Hope, City of Rage

By: Seth A. Weitz

Narrated by: Graham Rowat

Length: 13 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

City of Hope, City of Rage gives a fascinating account of three turbulent and transformative decades in the history of Miami. Marked by mass immigration, racially motivated uprisings, economic inequity, rising crime, and social change, Miami's history from 1968 to 1994 saw the city evolve rapidly from a predominantly white city and vacation spot... Read more

Maelzel's Chess Player

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Marcus Aurelius Green

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Maelzel's Chess Player by Edgar Allan Poe is a riveting exploration of one of the 19th century’s greatest mechanical marvels, the famed "Mechanical Turk" chess-playing automaton. In this essay, Poe employs his signature analytical mind to unravel the mystery behind the automaton, which captivated audiences across Europe and America. The... Read more

Byron's Narrative of the Loss of the Wager

By: John Byron

Narrated by: Graham Scott

Length: 4 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Embarking from England as part of Commodore Anson’s expedition to the Pacific, HMS Wager was wrecked on a desert island to the southward of Chiloe. Following the wreck, the crew suffered dreadful privations from famine and descended into mutinous factionalism, theft, and murder. This account by young midshipman John Byron describes the events of... Read more

Life Among Hollywood’s ‘Extra’ Girls

By: Edgcumb Pinchon

Narrated by: Lee Ann Howlett

Length: 1 hour 40 minutes

Abridged: No

The 1920s was a bustling time in Hollywood, as starry-eyed young women sought fame and fortune—only to discover that their dreams did not match the reality of the film industry.Edgcumb Pinchon was there to report on it all. He interviewed women who worked as “extras” in Hollywood, and was himself involved in the film business as a screenwriter... Read more

Empire And Glory

By: Davis Truman

Narrated by: John Sullivan

Length: 1 hour 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Empire and Glory: The Roman Conquest of Britain transports readers into one of history's most dramatic and transformative events—the Roman invasion and occupation of Britain. From Julius Caesar's first landing to Emperor Claudius's final triumphs, this book chronicles the relentless military campaigns, strategic alliances, and clash of cultures... Read more

Los 13 Peores Trabajos En La Antigua Roma

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 32 minutes

Abridged: No

La Antigua Roma es conocida por su poder, sus grandiosas construcciones y su impresionante legado cultural. Pero detrás de este esplendor se encontraba una realidad mucho menos gloriosa: miles de personas realizaban trabajos brutales e ingratos para mantener en funcionamiento el vasto Imperio Romano. Los 13 Peores Trabajos En La Antigua Roma te... Read more

Lost in Austin

By: Alex Hannaford

Narrated by: James Meunier

Length: 8 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

A long-time Austinite and journalist’s exploration of the profound movements that have shaped Austin, Texas—charting the shifts within its vibrant music scene, the impact of rapid urbanization, and the challenges of gentrification—ultimately questioning what this city’s transformation signals for American urban identity.Austin isn’t what it used... Read more

Die Entscheidung - Deutschland 1929 bis 1934 (Ungekürzte Lesung)

By: Jens Bisky

Narrated by: Omid-Paul Eftekhari

Length: 21 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Eine Darstellung der untergehenden Weimarer Republik, wie es sie seit langem nicht gegeben hat. In einem packenden Panorama schildert Jens Bisky, gedankensprühend und geschichtensatt, die Jahre, in denen sich das Schicksal Deutschlands entschied. Als im Oktober 1929 Gustav Stresemann, der erfolgreiche Außenminister, starb, fragten sich die... Read more

Sidney Poitier

By: Sidney Poitier & Joanna Poitier

Narrated by: Rodney Gardiner, Sydney Tamiia Poitier Heartson...

Length: 5 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

The speeches of film legend Sidney Poitier—given at commencement addresses, awards shows, memorials, and more, on topics ranging from entertainment history to filmmaking, civil rights, and parenthood—come to vibrant life in this inspirational and stunningly packaged volume from the Poitier estate that sheds new light on the trailblazing artist's... Read more

Black Saturday

By: Trey Yingst

Narrated by: Trey Yingst

Length: 7 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Fox News war correspondent Trey Yingst shares his gripping, firsthand account of the events of October 7, 2023, and the ensuing war, offering riveting insight and fresh facts that clarify the scope and magnitude of this latest and most dramatic outbreak in one of the bloodiest, most nuanced, and longest-standing conflicts in modern history.On... Read more

Revolution der Verbundenheit - Wie weibliche Solidarität die Gesellschaft verändert (Ungekürzte Lesung)

By: Franziska Schutzbach

Narrated by: Christiane Marx

Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Inmitten einer scheinbar tief zerrütteten und krisengeschüttelten Gesellschaft fragt Franziska Schutzbach nach Perspektiven der Verbundenheit. "Wir müssen noch miteinander eine große Freiheit erringen." Das schrieb Bettina von Arnim an ihre Freundin Karoline von Günderode. Seither sind viele Jahre vergangen, die Emanzipation der Frauen ist... Read more

Hitler's Atomic Bomb

By: Mark Walker

Narrated by: George Newbern

Length: 12 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Who were the German scientists who worked on atomic bombs during World War II for Hitler's regime? How did they justify themselves afterward? Examining the global influence of the German uranium project and postwar reactions to the scientists involved, Mark Walker explores the narratives surrounding 'Hitler's bomb'. The global impacts of this... Read more

Freiheitsschock - Eine andere Geschichte Ostdeutschlands von 1989 bis heute (Ungekürzte Lesung)

By: Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk

Narrated by: Alexander Gamnitzer

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Der Kampf um Freiheit in Ostdeutschland - Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuks kompromisslose Analyse 1989/90 erlitt Ostdeutschland einen "Freiheitsschock", das ist die Grundthese dieses Hörbuches. Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk erzählt die Geschichte Ostdeutschlands seit 1990 als Kampf um die Freiheit - ein Kampf, dessen Ausgang richtungsweisend ist für die Zukunft... Read more

Ungoverning

By: Russell Muirhead & Nancy L. Rosenblum

Narrated by: Katherine Fenton

Length: 8 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

This audiobook narrated by Katherine Fenton reveals how a concentrated attack on political institutions threatens to disable the essential workings of governmentIn this unsettling book, Russell Muirhead and Nancy Rosenblum trace how ungoverning—the deliberate effort to dismantle the capacity of government to do its work—has become a malignant... Read more

Un año en la vida de la antigua Grecia

By: Philip Matyszak

Narrated by: Santiago Gómez & Simon Gómez

Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Experimente un año extraordinario entre la gente real de la antigua Grecia viendo cómo se preparan para el evento más importante de su calendario. Estamos en el año 248 a. C y los antiguos griegos esperaban con ansias los 133º Juegos Olímpicos. Celebrados cada cuatro años en honor a Zeus, rey de los dioses Olímpicos, los Juegos son el punto... Read more

Treaty Justice

By: Charles Wilkinson

Narrated by: Jason Grasl

Length: 7 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

In 1974, Judge George Boldt issued a ruling that affirmed the fishing rights and tribal sovereignty of Native nations in Washington State. The Boldt Decision transformed Indigenous law and resource management across the United States and beyond. The case also brought about far-reaching societal changes, reinforcing tribal sovereignty and... Read more

Journey into the Birth of the Atomic Age: Easy Listening Edition

By: Harrison Drake

Narrated by: Nick Porter

Length: 2 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Journey into the Birth of the Atomic Age: Easy Listening Edition
⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐
Are you eager to delve into history’s monumental events and enrich your understanding of the atomic age?
Looking for a thorough guide that encapsulates all the critical milestones and breakthroughs of this transformative era?
Your search ends here!
This... Read more

UNEMPLOYMENT and INFLATION "IS PRICE STABILITY and HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPATIBLE?"

By: Steve Dafoe

Narrated by: Cristina T Feliciano

Length: 1 hour 11 minutes

Abridged: No

A 1990's look at Inflation and Unemployment in Canada. The past helps us understand the future and often repeats itself. Read more

American Scary

By: Jeremy Dauber

Narrated by: Jeremy Dauber

Length: 16 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

From the acclaimed author of American Comics and Jewish Comedy comes a highly entertaining book that examines the American obsession with horror—and what it tells us about ourselves.
 
In American Scary, noted cultural historian and Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber takes the reader to the startling origins of the horror genre in the United... Read more

Cuentos Japoneses

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 3 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Sumérgete en el fascinante mundo de la mitología y el folclore japonés con esta cautivadora colección de cuentos. En estas páginas, descubrirás relatos llenos de magia, criaturas sobrenaturales, héroes valientes y espíritus ancestrales que forman parte de la rica tradición narrativa de Japón.Desde leyendas de samuráis hasta encuentros con seres... Read more

Clever Girl: Jurassic Park

By: Hannah McGregor

Narrated by: Si Chen

Length: 3 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

A smart and incisive exploration of everyone’s favorite dinosaur movie and the female dinosaurs who embody what it means to be angry, monstrous, and freeThe Jurassic Park series is one of the most famous and profitable movie franchises of all time — an entire generation of people has never known life without these CGI dinosaurs. The movie... Read more

Children's Book of Philosophy

By: DK

Narrated by: Danielle Nott

Length: 5 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

This audiobook explains philosophy to kids in an easy-to-understand way.

It is the perfect introduction to the great thinkers who, from ancient times to the modern day, have tried to make sense of the world by asking questions such as: "Who am I?", "Is the world real?", "Is it ever right to tell a lie?". Meet Socrates and Confucius, Kant and... Read more