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The Great Mortality

An Intimate History of the Black Death, the Most Devastating Plague of All Time

de John Kelly ...

Narrado por Matthew Lloyd Davies ...

Completo

12 hora 55 minutos

“Powerful, rich with details, moving, humane, and full of important lessons for an age when weapons of mass destruction are loose among us.” — Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic BombThe Great Plague is one of the most compelling events in human history—even more so now, when the notion of plague has never loomed larger as a contemporary public concern.The ... Leer más

$32.99 USD

“Powerful, rich with details, moving, humane, and full of important lessons for an age when weapons of mass destruction are loose among us.” — Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic BombThe Great Plague is one of the most compelling events in human history—even more so now, when the notion of plague has never loomed larger as a contemporary public concern.The
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The Civilization of the Middle Ages

A Completely Revised and Expanded Edition of Medieval History, the Life and Death of a Civilization

de Norman F. Cantor ...

Narrado por Frederick Davidson ...

Completo

28 hora 43 minutos

In 1963 Norman F. Cantor published his breakthrough narrative history of the Middle Ages. Here is a significant revision, update, and expansion of that work.The Civilization of the Middle Ages incorporates newer research and novel perspectives, especially on the foundations of the Middle Ages and the late Middle Ages of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. A sharper focus on social history, ... Leer más

$34.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In 1963 Norman F. Cantor published his breakthrough narrative history of the Middle Ages. Here is a significant revision, update, and expansion of that work.The Civilization of the Middle Ages incorporates newer research and novel perspectives, especially on the foundations of the Middle Ages and the late Middle Ages of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. A sharper focus on social history,
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Lionessheart

The Life and Times of Joanna Plantagenet

de Catherine Hanley ...

Narrado por Ruth Urquhart ...

Completo

7 hora 25 minutos

Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine are two of the most recognizable figures of the Middle Ages, and almost certainly the best-known couple. The lives of their sons have been examined in detail many times, but their daughters are barely known despite the influence they exerted on the world around them. Joanna, the youngest daughter, led an extraordinary life full of travel, adventure, danger, and ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine are two of the most recognizable figures of the Middle Ages, and almost certainly the best-known couple. The lives of their sons have been examined in detail many times, but their daughters are barely known despite the influence they exerted on the world around them. Joanna, the youngest daughter, led an extraordinary life full of travel, adventure, danger, and
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Seven Lies About Catholic History: Infamous Myths about the Church's Past and How to Answer Them

de Diane Moczar ...

Narrado por Kevin F. Spalding ...

Completo

5 hora 3 minutos

The world hates the Church that Jesus founded, just as He said it would (John 15:18). It reviles her doctrines, mocks her moral teachings and invents lies about her history. In every age, but especially in our modern day, historians and political powers have distorted the facts about her past (or just made up novel falsehoods from scratch) to make the Church, and the civilization it fostered, seem ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The world hates the Church that Jesus founded, just as He said it would (John 15:18). It reviles her doctrines, mocks her moral teachings and invents lies about her history. In every age, but especially in our modern day, historians and political powers have distorted the facts about her past (or just made up novel falsehoods from scratch) to make the Church, and the civilization it fostered, seem
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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 Age of Faith

A History of Medieval Civilization (Christian, Islamic, and Judaic) from Constantine to Dante, AD 325–1300

de Will Durant ...

Narrado por Stefan Rudnicki ...

Series Audiolibro 4 - The Story of Civilization
Completo

61 hora 23 minutos

The fourth volume in Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, The Age of Faith surveys the medieval achievements and modern significance of Christian, Islamic, and Judaic life and culture. Like the other volumes in the Story of Civilization series, this is a self-contained work, which at the same time fits into a comprehensive history of mankind. It includes the dramatic stories of St. ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The fourth volume in Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, The Age of Faith surveys the medieval achievements and modern significance of Christian, Islamic, and Judaic life and culture. Like the other volumes in the Story of Civilization series, this is a self-contained work, which at the same time fits into a comprehensive history of mankind. It includes the dramatic stories of St.
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The Ornament of the World

How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain

de Maria Rosa Menocal ...

Narrado por Tanya Eby ...

Completo

9 hora 51 minutos

Widely hailed as a revelation of a "lost" golden age, this history brings to vivid life the rich and thriving culture of medieval Spain where, for more than seven centuries, Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived together in an atmosphere of tolerance, and literature, science, and the arts flourished. ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Widely hailed as a revelation of a "lost" golden age, this history brings to vivid life the rich and thriving culture of medieval Spain where, for more than seven centuries, Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived together in an atmosphere of tolerance, and literature, science, and the arts flourished.
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In the Shadow of the Sword

The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire

de Tom Holland ...

Narrado por Steven Crossley ...

Completo

18 hora 11 minutos

The evolution of the Arab empire is one of the supreme narratives of ancient history, a story dazzlingly rich in drama, character, and achievement. In this exciting and sweeping history—the third in his trilogy of books on the ancient world—Tom Holland describes how the Arabs emerged to carve out a stupefyingly vast dominion in a matter of decades, overcoming seemingly insuperable odds to create ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

The evolution of the Arab empire is one of the supreme narratives of ancient history, a story dazzlingly rich in drama, character, and achievement. In this exciting and sweeping history—the third in his trilogy of books on the ancient world—Tom Holland describes how the Arabs emerged to carve out a stupefyingly vast dominion in a matter of decades, overcoming seemingly insuperable odds to create
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The Habsburgs

To Rule the World

de Martyn Rady ...

Narrado por Simon Boughey ...

Completo

14 hora 58 minutos

The definitive history of a powerful family dynasty who dominated Europe for centuries—from their rise to power to their eventual downfall.**"A feat of both scholarship and storytelling." —**Wall Street JournalIn The Habsburgs, Martyn Rady tells the epic story of a dynasty and the world it built—and then lost—over nearly a millennium. From modest origins, the Habsburgs gained control of the Holy ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

The definitive history of a powerful family dynasty who dominated Europe for centuries—from their rise to power to their eventual downfall.**"A feat of both scholarship and storytelling." —**Wall Street JournalIn The Habsburgs, Martyn Rady tells the epic story of a dynasty and the world it built—and then lost—over nearly a millennium. From modest origins, the Habsburgs gained control of the Holy
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The Ill-Made Knight

‘The master of historical fiction’ SUNDAY TIMES

de Christian Cameron ...

Narrado por Saul Reichlin ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Chivalry
Completo

21 hora 16 minutos

'Brilliantly evoked' SUNDAY TIMESDiscover the first medieval adventure in the action-packed Chivalry series! Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.September, 1356. Poitiers.The greatest knights of the age were ready to give battle.On the English side, Edward, the Black Prince, who'd earned his spurs at Crecy.On the French side, the King and ... ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

'Brilliantly evoked' SUNDAY TIMESDiscover the first medieval adventure in the action-packed Chivalry series! Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.September, 1356. Poitiers.The greatest knights of the age were ready to give battle.On the English side, Edward, the Black Prince, who'd earned his spurs at Crecy.On the French side, the King and ...
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Heart of Europe

A History of the Holy Roman Empire

de Peter H. Wilson ...

Narrado por Napoleon Ryan ...

Completo

34 hora 3 minutos

The Holy Roman Empire lasted a thousand years, far longer than ancient Rome. Yet this formidable dominion never inspired the awe of its predecessor. Voltaire quipped that it was neither holy, Roman, nor an empire. Yet as Peter H. Wilson shows, the Holy Roman Empire tells a millennial story of Europe better than the histories of individual nation-states.Heart of Europe traces the Empire from its ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The Holy Roman Empire lasted a thousand years, far longer than ancient Rome. Yet this formidable dominion never inspired the awe of its predecessor. Voltaire quipped that it was neither holy, Roman, nor an empire. Yet as Peter H. Wilson shows, the Holy Roman Empire tells a millennial story of Europe better than the histories of individual nation-states.Heart of Europe traces the Empire from its
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The Once and Future Sex

Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society

de Eleanor Janega ...

Narrado por Samara Naeymi ...

Completo

7 hora 33 minutos

A vibrant and illuminating exploration of medieval thinking on women's beauty, sexuality, and behavior.What makes for the ideal woman? How should she look, love, and be? In this high-spirited history, medievalist Eleanor Janega turns to the Middle Ages, the era that bridged the ancient world and modern society, to unfurl its suppositions about women and reveal what's shifted over time—and what ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

A vibrant and illuminating exploration of medieval thinking on women's beauty, sexuality, and behavior.What makes for the ideal woman? How should she look, love, and be? In this high-spirited history, medievalist Eleanor Janega turns to the Middle Ages, the era that bridged the ancient world and modern society, to unfurl its suppositions about women and reveal what's shifted over time—and what
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Life in a Medieval Village

de Joseph Gies, Frances Gies ...

Narrado por Anne Flosnik ...

Completo

6 hora 46 minutos

Life in a Medieval Village, by respected historians Joseph and Frances Gies, paints a lively, convincing portrait of rural people at work and at play in the Middle Ages. Focusing on the village of Elton, in the English East Midlands, the Gieses detail the agricultural advances that made communal living possible, explain what domestic life was like for serf and lord alike, and describe the central ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Life in a Medieval Village, by respected historians Joseph and Frances Gies, paints a lively, convincing portrait of rural people at work and at play in the Middle Ages. Focusing on the village of Elton, in the English East Midlands, the Gieses detail the agricultural advances that made communal living possible, explain what domestic life was like for serf and lord alike, and describe the central
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The Waning of the Middle Ages

de Johan Huizinga ...

Narrado por Jean Brassard ...

Completo

12 hora 57 minutos

A classic study of the forms of life, thought and art in France and the Netherlands in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, it is the remarkable work of Dutch historian Johan Huizinga. Huizinga brings a depth of knowledge, commentary and insight into the way of life, spirit and artistic expression of medieval times. For Huizinga, the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were much more than the ... Leer más

$17.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A classic study of the forms of life, thought and art in France and the Netherlands in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, it is the remarkable work of Dutch historian Johan Huizinga. Huizinga brings a depth of knowledge, commentary and insight into the way of life, spirit and artistic expression of medieval times. For Huizinga, the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were much more than the
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Medieval Europe

de Chris Wickham ...

Narrado por Derek Perkins ...

Completo

14 hora 19 minutos

A spirited and thought-provoking history of the vast changes that transformed Europe during the 1,000-year span of the Middle AgesThe millennium between the breakup of the western Roman Empire and the Reformation was a long and hugely transformative period—one not easily chronicled within the scope of a few hundred pages. Yet distinguished historian Chris Wickham has taken up the challenge in this ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

A spirited and thought-provoking history of the vast changes that transformed Europe during the 1,000-year span of the Middle AgesThe millennium between the breakup of the western Roman Empire and the Reformation was a long and hugely transformative period—one not easily chronicled within the scope of a few hundred pages. Yet distinguished historian Chris Wickham has taken up the challenge in this
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Church History in Plain Language, Fifth Edition

The Story of the Church for Today's Readers

de Bruce Shelley, Marshall Shelley ...

Narrado por Tom Parks ...

Completo

23 hora 25 minutos

Over 330,000 copies sold. This is the story of the church for today's listeners.Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting, plot. Taking you from the early centuries of the church up through the modern era he tells a story of ... Leer más

$46.99 USD

Over 330,000 copies sold. This is the story of the church for today's listeners.Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting, plot. Taking you from the early centuries of the church up through the modern era he tells a story of
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Queens of the Wild

Pagan Goddesses in Christian Europe: An Investigation

de Ronald Hutton ...

Narrado por Gary Paul Williams ...

Completo

9 hora 44 minutos

A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present dayIn this riveting account, renowned scholar Ronald Hutton explores the history of deity-like figures in Christian Europe. Drawing on anthropology, archaeology, literature, and history, Hutton shows how hags, witches, the fairy queen, and the Green Man all came to ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present dayIn this riveting account, renowned scholar Ronald Hutton explores the history of deity-like figures in Christian Europe. Drawing on anthropology, archaeology, literature, and history, Hutton shows how hags, witches, the fairy queen, and the Green Man all came to
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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 2

de Edward Gibbon ...

Narrado por Bernard Mayes ...

Completo

40 hora 19 minutos

Famous for its unflagging narrative power, fine organization, and irresistibly persuasive arguments, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire has earned a permanent place of honor in historical literature. Gibbon's elegantly detached erudition is seasoned with an ironic wit, and remarkably little of his work is outdated.This second volume covers AD 395 to AD 1185, from the reign of Justinian in ... Leer más

$39.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Famous for its unflagging narrative power, fine organization, and irresistibly persuasive arguments, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire has earned a permanent place of honor in historical literature. Gibbon's elegantly detached erudition is seasoned with an ironic wit, and remarkably little of his work is outdated.This second volume covers AD 395 to AD 1185, from the reign of Justinian in
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The Lost Queen

The stunning historical novel of a feisty, intelligent Queen and her epic journey to reunite with her King

de Carol McGrath ...

Narrado por Mary Galloway ...

Completo

12 hora 11 minutos

'Well researched, elegantly written, with a deft touch for both romance and historical detail. The Lost Queen is a gripping historical drama to be savoured' ANNE O'BRIEN'An excellent read, meticulously researched, beautifully told. Berengaria is a delicious heroine, thoroughly engaging, a refreshingly unusual viewpoint for this epic tale' JANE JOHNSON1191 a... ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

'Well researched, elegantly written, with a deft touch for both romance and historical detail. The Lost Queen is a gripping historical drama to be savoured' ANNE O'BRIEN'An excellent read, meticulously researched, beautifully told. Berengaria is a delicious heroine, thoroughly engaging, a refreshingly unusual viewpoint for this epic tale' JANE JOHNSON1191 a...
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The Black Death

A Global History of Humanity's Most Devastating Pandemic

de Thomas Asbridge ...

Narrado por Thomas Asbridge, Justin Avoth ...

Completo

19 hora 1 minutos

“A magisterial history” (The Guardian) of humanity’s greatest natural disaster—the Black Death—that reveals the true global impact and terrible human cost of this calamity, from the renowned author of The Crusades and The Greatest Knight.“Terrific—and truly terrifying. Thomas Asbridge puts a human face—or rather multiple faces—on the Black Death.”—Eric Cline, author of 1177 B.C.In the mid ... Leer más

$31.00 USD

“A magisterial history” (The Guardian) of humanity’s greatest natural disaster—the Black Death—that reveals the true global impact and terrible human cost of this calamity, from the renowned author of The Crusades and The Greatest Knight.“Terrific—and truly terrifying. Thomas Asbridge puts a human face—or rather multiple faces—on the Black Death.”—Eric Cline, author of 1177 B.C.In the mid
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Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee

An Epically Short History of Our Kings and Queens

de Charlie Higson ...

Narrado por Charlie Higson ...

Completo

15 hora 53 minutos

A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAYAn unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy.... ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAYAn unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy....
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In the Wake of the Plague

The Black Death and the World It Made

de Norman F. Cantor ...

Narrado por John McDonough ...

Completo

6 hora 30 minutos

In this New York Times best-seller, Norman F. Cantor digs through the medical evidence and concludes that the Black Death of the 14th century was probably two diseases at once: bubonic plague and anthrax. He shows how these diseases affected the masses as well as individuals, and thus altered history. Concise, informative, and touched with dark humor, this book is a startlingly fresh view of a ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In this New York Times best-seller, Norman F. Cantor digs through the medical evidence and concludes that the Black Death of the 14th century was probably two diseases at once: bubonic plague and anthrax. He shows how these diseases affected the masses as well as individuals, and thus altered history. Concise, informative, and touched with dark humor, this book is a startlingly fresh view of a
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Vikings

de History Nerds ...

Narrado por Theodore Zephyr ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - The History of the Vikings
Completo

2 hora 47 minutos

Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings, the legendary Norse seafarers who transformed the history of Europe during the Viking Age. This engaging history book explores the daring voyages, epic battles, and rich culture of the Scandinavian warriors who sailed across the seas from the 8th to the 11th century.From their homeland in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, Viking explorers ventured across ... Leer más

$2.00 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings, the legendary Norse seafarers who transformed the history of Europe during the Viking Age. This engaging history book explores the daring voyages, epic battles, and rich culture of the Scandinavian warriors who sailed across the seas from the 8th to the 11th century.From their homeland in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, Viking explorers ventured across
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Joan, Lady of Wales

Power & Politics of King John’s Daughter

de Danna R. Messer ...

Narrado por Jennifer M. Dixon ...

Completo

10 hora 47 minutos

The history of women in medieval Wales before the English conquest of 1282 is one largely shrouded in mystery. This misfortune touches even the most well-known royal woman of the time, Joan of England (d. 1237), the wife of Llywelyn the Great of Gwynedd, illegitimate daughter of King John and half-sister to Henry III. With evidence of her hand in thwarting a full scale English invasion of Wales to ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The history of women in medieval Wales before the English conquest of 1282 is one largely shrouded in mystery. This misfortune touches even the most well-known royal woman of the time, Joan of England (d. 1237), the wife of Llywelyn the Great of Gwynedd, illegitimate daughter of King John and half-sister to Henry III. With evidence of her hand in thwarting a full scale English invasion of Wales to
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