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The Templars

The Rise and Spectacular Fall of God's Holy Warriors

de Dan Jones ...

Narrado por Dan Jones ...

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15 hora 35 minutos

**“Dan Jones is an entertainer, but also a bona fide historian. Seldom does one find serious scholarship so easy to read.” – The Times, Book of the YearA New York Times bestseller, this major new history of the knights Templar is “a fresh, muscular and compelling history of the ultimate military-religious crusading order, combining sensible scholarship with narrative swagger" – Simon Sebag ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

**“Dan Jones is an entertainer, but also a bona fide historian. Seldom does one find serious scholarship so easy to read.” – The Times, Book of the YearA New York Times bestseller, this major new history of the knights Templar is “a fresh, muscular and compelling history of the ultimate military-religious crusading order, combining sensible scholarship with narrative swagger" – Simon Sebag
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Crusades 101, The: Holy Knights, Epic Battles, and Sacred Land

de Christopher M. Bellitto ...

Narrado por Christopher M. Bellitto ...

Series series Learn25: History
Completo

4 hora 53 minutos

Examine the profound impact of the Crusades with acclaimed Church historian and bestselling author Christopher Bellitto.Few events have affected the course of civilization as profoundly as the Crusades, a centuries-long period of violent conflict and competition between Islam and Christianity. The Crusades brought destruction and violence to the third monotheistic faith of Judaism as well. ... Leer más

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Examine the profound impact of the Crusades with acclaimed Church historian and bestselling author Christopher Bellitto.Few events have affected the course of civilization as profoundly as the Crusades, a centuries-long period of violent conflict and competition between Islam and Christianity. The Crusades brought destruction and violence to the third monotheistic faith of Judaism as well.
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Presidents of War

de Michael Beschloss ...

Narrado por Fred Sanders ...

Completo

26 hora 4 minutos

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From a preeminent presidential historian comes a “superb and important” (The New York Times Book Review) saga of America’s wartime chief executives“Fascinating and heartbreaking . . . timely . . . Beschloss’s broad scope lets you draw important crosscutting lessons about presidential leadership.”—Bill GatesWidely acclaimed and ten years in the making, Michael Beschloss ... Leer más

$30.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From a preeminent presidential historian comes a “superb and important” (The New York Times Book Review) saga of America’s wartime chief executives“Fascinating and heartbreaking . . . timely . . . Beschloss’s broad scope lets you draw important crosscutting lessons about presidential leadership.”—Bill GatesWidely acclaimed and ten years in the making, Michael Beschloss
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The Storm Before the Storm

The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic

de Mike Duncan ...

Narrado por Mike Duncan ...

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10 hora 13 minutos

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.**"Remarkably engaging." —**Washington PostThe Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.**"Remarkably engaging." —**Washington PostThe Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city
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Henry V

The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King

de Dan Jones ...

Narrado por Dan Jones ...

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14 hora 41 minutos

**"Ambitious... With meticulous research and in lively style, Jones presents us with the man beyond the Shakespeare character."—The New York Times“The best biography yet of England’s greatest king."—Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs and JerusalemThe New York Times bestselling author returns with a biography examining the dramatic life and unparalleled leadership of England's greatest ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

**"Ambitious... With meticulous research and in lively style, Jones presents us with the man beyond the Shakespeare character."—The New York Times“The best biography yet of England’s greatest king."—Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs and JerusalemThe New York Times bestselling author returns with a biography examining the dramatic life and unparalleled leadership of England's greatest
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The Napoleonic Wars

de Alexander Mikaberidze ...

Narrado por Steven Crossley ...

Completo

35 hora 10 minutos

In this compelling, hugely ambitious, and comprehensive work, Alexander Mikaberidze offers a full accounting of the wars that began during theRevolutionary Period in France and lasted at least until Napoleon’s defeat in 1815. Initially defensive, under Napoleon these wars became a means of empirebuilding on a global scale.Against the backdrop of war in Europe, European powers sought hegemony in ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

In this compelling, hugely ambitious, and comprehensive work, Alexander Mikaberidze offers a full accounting of the wars that began during theRevolutionary Period in France and lasted at least until Napoleon’s defeat in 1815. Initially defensive, under Napoleon these wars became a means of empirebuilding on a global scale.Against the backdrop of war in Europe, European powers sought hegemony in
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The Shadow War

Inside Russia's and China's Secret Operations to Defeat America

de Jim Sciutto ...

Narrado por Jim Sciutto ...

Completo

9 hora 24 minutos

CNN’s Chief National Security Correspondent reveals the invisible fronts of twenty-first century warfare and identifies the ongoing battles being waged—often without the public’s full knowledge—from disinformation campaigns to advanced satellite weaponry.The United States is currently under attack from multiple adversaries—yet most Americans have no idea of the dangers threatening us. In this eye ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

CNN’s Chief National Security Correspondent reveals the invisible fronts of twenty-first century warfare and identifies the ongoing battles being waged—often without the public’s full knowledge—from disinformation campaigns to advanced satellite weaponry.The United States is currently under attack from multiple adversaries—yet most Americans have no idea of the dangers threatening us. In this eye
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WW2: Spies, Snipers and Tales of the World at War

de War History Journals, Daniel Wrinn ...

Narrado por Daniel Griffin ...

Series Audiolibro 2 - Military & Warfare Adventure Stories
Completo

2 hora 37 minutos

Awesome Stories from those that Served in World War 2The Second World War was the most devastating conflict in human history. From spies and snipers to submarines and air raids. Their stories of bravery and courage have filled thousands of history books.This book brings you firsthand accounts of combat and brotherhood, of captivity and redemption, and the aftermath of a war that left no community ... Leer más

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Awesome Stories from those that Served in World War 2The Second World War was the most devastating conflict in human history. From spies and snipers to submarines and air raids. Their stories of bravery and courage have filled thousands of history books.This book brings you firsthand accounts of combat and brotherhood, of captivity and redemption, and the aftermath of a war that left no community
... Leer más
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The Peloponnesian War

de Donald Kagan ...

Narrado por Bill Wallace ...

Completo

19 hora 2 minutos

For almost three decades at the end of the fifth century BC the ancient world was torn apart in a conflict that was, within its historical context, as dramatic, divisive, and destructive as the great world wars of the twentieth century. The Peloponnesian War pitted Greek against Greek: the Athenians, with their glorious empire, rich legacy of democracy and political rights, and extraordinary ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

For almost three decades at the end of the fifth century BC the ancient world was torn apart in a conflict that was, within its historical context, as dramatic, divisive, and destructive as the great world wars of the twentieth century. The Peloponnesian War pitted Greek against Greek: the Athenians, with their glorious empire, rich legacy of democracy and political rights, and extraordinary
... Leer más
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Rome and Persia

The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry

de Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

Completo

20 hora 25 minutos

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires
... Leer más
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The Gates of Europe

A History of Ukraine

de Serhii Plokhy ...

Narrado por Ralph Lister ...

Completo

15 hora 21 minutos

A New York Times BestsellerThe definitive history of Ukraine from antiquity to today.**“An admirable new history.... In his elegant and careful exposition of Ukraine’s past, Mr. Plokhy has also provided some signposts to the future.” ―**EconomistAs Ukraine is embroiled in an ongoing struggle with Russia to preserve its territorial integrity and political independen... ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

A New York Times BestsellerThe definitive history of Ukraine from antiquity to today.**“An admirable new history.... In his elegant and careful exposition of Ukraine’s past, Mr. Plokhy has also provided some signposts to the future.” ―**EconomistAs Ukraine is embroiled in an ongoing struggle with Russia to preserve its territorial integrity and political independen...
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Umayyad Caliphate’s Invasions of Europe, The: The History of the Islamic Empire’s Campaigns against the Byzantines and Western Europe

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Jim Walsh ...

Completo

3 hora 59 minutos

Amid the upheaval in the Islamic world following Muhammad’s death, the Umayyad Caliphate lasted for less than a century, but it spent that time becoming one of the most influential of the major caliphates. Its official existence was from 661-750, and the rulers were the male members of the Umayyad dynasty, roughly translated from Arabic as the “Sons of Umayyah.” Its primary base of power was in ... Leer más

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Amid the upheaval in the Islamic world following Muhammad’s death, the Umayyad Caliphate lasted for less than a century, but it spent that time becoming one of the most influential of the major caliphates. Its official existence was from 661-750, and the rulers were the male members of the Umayyad dynasty, roughly translated from Arabic as the “Sons of Umayyah.” Its primary base of power was in
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Condottieri, The: The History of Italy’s Elite Mercenaries during the Middle Ages and Renaissance

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Stephen Platt ...

Completo

1 horas 33 minutos

Since several large city-states such as Milan and Venice growing rich on the prosperous Mediterranean trade routes, they had the money to commission grandiose cathedrals and works of art that still astound people today, but they also had the resources to hire armies and constantly fight to expand their power. Ironically, their very success was an impediment, as most prosperous city-states had far ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Since several large city-states such as Milan and Venice growing rich on the prosperous Mediterranean trade routes, they had the money to commission grandiose cathedrals and works of art that still astound people today, but they also had the resources to hire armies and constantly fight to expand their power. Ironically, their very success was an impediment, as most prosperous city-states had far
... Leer más
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Ancient Rome’s Most Important Civil Wars: The History of the Conflicts that Destroyed the Roman Republic and Split the Roman Empire

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Bill Caufield ...

Completo

9 hora 35 minutos

Caesar is still remembered for winning a civil war and helping bring about the end of the Roman Republic, leaving a line of emperors in its place, but it’s quite possible that none of what Caesar did would’ve happened without the template for such actions being set 40 years earlier. At the time, when Caesar was in his teens, war was being waged both on the Italian peninsula and abroad, with ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Caesar is still remembered for winning a civil war and helping bring about the end of the Roman Republic, leaving a line of emperors in its place, but it’s quite possible that none of what Caesar did would’ve happened without the template for such actions being set 40 years earlier. At the time, when Caesar was in his teens, war was being waged both on the Italian peninsula and abroad, with
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In the Name of Rome

The Men Who Won the Roman Empire

de Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrado por Derek Perkins ...

Completo

17 hora 47 minutos

Adrian Goldsworthy has received wide acclaim for his exceptional writing on the Roman Empire—including high praise from the acclaimed military historian and author John Keegan—and here he offers a new perspective on the Empire by focusing on its greatest generals, including Scipio Africanus, Marius, Pompey, Caesar, and Titus. Each chapter paints a fascinating portrait of a single general, offering ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Adrian Goldsworthy has received wide acclaim for his exceptional writing on the Roman Empire—including high praise from the acclaimed military historian and author John Keegan—and here he offers a new perspective on the Empire by focusing on its greatest generals, including Scipio Africanus, Marius, Pompey, Caesar, and Titus. Each chapter paints a fascinating portrait of a single general, offering
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Ghost on the Throne

The Death of Alexander the Great and the Bloody Fight for His Empire

de James S. Romm ...

Narrado por Michael Page ...

Completo

10 hora 56 minutos

When Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-two, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea in the west all the way to modern-day India in the east. In an unusual compromise, his two heirs—a mentally damaged half brother, Philip III, and an infant son, Alexander IV, born after his death—were jointly granted the kingship. But six of Alexander's Macedonian generals, spurred by their own ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

When Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-two, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea in the west all the way to modern-day India in the east. In an unusual compromise, his two heirs—a mentally damaged half brother, Philip III, and an infant son, Alexander IV, born after his death—were jointly granted the kingship. But six of Alexander's Macedonian generals, spurred by their own
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When the Clouds Fell from the Sky

A Daughter's Search for Her Father in the Killing Fields of Cambodia

de Robert Carmichael ...

Narrado por Roger Davis ...

Completo

14 hora 42 minutos

'An outstanding book of astonishing power . . . One finishes it with an ache in the heart'Jon Swain, writer and foreign correspondent, author of River of Time'Like Auschwitz, like Stalin's purges, the mass murders of the Khmer Rouge are one of those extraordinary events that make us wonder about the human capacity for evil. Through a profoundly moving tale that weaves together the connected ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

'An outstanding book of astonishing power . . . One finishes it with an ache in the heart'Jon Swain, writer and foreign correspondent, author of River of Time'Like Auschwitz, like Stalin's purges, the mass murders of the Khmer Rouge are one of those extraordinary events that make us wonder about the human capacity for evil. Through a profoundly moving tale that weaves together the connected
... Leer más
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Manzikert and Myriokephalon: The History of the Battles for Anatolia between the Byzantines and Seljuks

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Jim Walsh ...

Completo

2 hora 56 minutos

In the late 11th century, Anatolia was still mostly controlled by the Byzantine Empire. A large force of Turkish tribesmen, having descended from Central Asia, conquered Persia and faced the army of the Byzantines. The ensuing fighting still stirs up powerful emotions in the national psyche, not only in Turkey but amongst Armenians, Greeks, and other ethnicities in the region, as the Byzantine ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In the late 11th century, Anatolia was still mostly controlled by the Byzantine Empire. A large force of Turkish tribesmen, having descended from Central Asia, conquered Persia and faced the army of the Byzantines. The ensuing fighting still stirs up powerful emotions in the national psyche, not only in Turkey but amongst Armenians, Greeks, and other ethnicities in the region, as the Byzantine
... Leer más
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The Life and Death of Richard III

de Anthony Cheetham ...

Narrado por Dan Jones, Jonathan Oliver ...

Completo

5 hora 27 minutos

Bloomsbury presents The Life and Death of Richard III by Anthony Cheetham, read by Jonathan Oliver and Dan Jones.With a new introduction and concluding chapter from bestselling medieval author Dan Jones.Richard III is one of the most mysterious figures in English history, and as such is the source of perennial fascination. Comparatively little is known of his early life, his appearance, his ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Life and Death of Richard III by Anthony Cheetham, read by Jonathan Oliver and Dan Jones.With a new introduction and concluding chapter from bestselling medieval author Dan Jones.Richard III is one of the most mysterious figures in English history, and as such is the source of perennial fascination. Comparatively little is known of his early life, his appearance, his
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Aksumite Empire

Ethiopia's Ancient Power and the First Christian Kingdom

de Rolf Hedger ...

Narrado por AI Voice Juniper ...

Completo

2 hora 34 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Aksumite Empire was one of the most significant and influential civilizations of ancient Africa. Emerging around the first century AD, it became a powerful and sophisticated state that played a crucial role in connecting diverse cultures and trade networks across continents. Its strategic location, bridging the Red Sea and the interior of the African ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Aksumite Empire was one of the most significant and influential civilizations of ancient Africa. Emerging around the first century AD, it became a powerful and sophisticated state that played a crucial role in connecting diverse cultures and trade networks across continents. Its strategic location, bridging the Red Sea and the interior of the African
... Leer más
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Fortnight at the Front, A

de H. Russell Wakefield ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Martin G ...

Completo

57 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Fortnight at the Front A fascinating glimpse into the trenches of Wold War I. This first hand recollection gives us a rare look into the attitudes and real life danger and trauma that the front line soldier persevered through in World War I. If you loved the movie 1917, this will be an interesting read for you. ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Fortnight at the Front A fascinating glimpse into the trenches of Wold War I. This first hand recollection gives us a rare look into the attitudes and real life danger and trauma that the front line soldier persevered through in World War I. If you loved the movie 1917, this will be an interesting read for you.
... Leer más
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Military Encounters with Extraterrestrials

The Real War of the Worlds

de Frank Joseph ...

Narrado por Andy Rick ...

Completo

10 hora 11 minutos

The first, comprehensive military history of armed confrontations between humans and extraterrestrials• Includes documentation of incidents from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East• Reveals the U.S. Navy’s defeat in Antarctica by ETs, the shoot-down of “flying saucers” at Roswell, alien sabotage of nuclear weapons ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

The first, comprehensive military history of armed confrontations between humans and extraterrestrials• Includes documentation of incidents from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East• Reveals the U.S. Navy’s defeat in Antarctica by ETs, the shoot-down of “flying saucers” at Roswell, alien sabotage of nuclear weapons
... Leer más
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Art of War in the 21st Century, The: Timeless Principles for Modern Military Strategy

de Josh Luberisse ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Completo

2 hora 17 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Art of War in the 21st Century," visionary author Josh brings a fresh perspective to the ancient wisdom of Sun Tzu's renowned treatise. Drawing upon his experience as an entrepreneur and his passion for strategic thinking, Josh explores the timeless principles of "The Art of War" and their applications to modern military strategy.This book is ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Art of War in the 21st Century," visionary author Josh brings a fresh perspective to the ancient wisdom of Sun Tzu's renowned treatise. Drawing upon his experience as an entrepreneur and his passion for strategic thinking, Josh explores the timeless principles of "The Art of War" and their applications to modern military strategy.This book is
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Seize and Hold

de Bryan Perrett ...

Narrado por Roger Davis ...

Series series W&N Military
Completo

10 hora 31 minutos

SEIZE AND HOLD vividly demonstrates how military objectives can be seized by clever tactics and ruthless action.From the First World War to Vietnam, this collection gives exciting, atmospheric descriptions of eleven twentieth-century battlefield triumphs.Portraying military skills at their most daring and inventive, SEIZE AND HOLD is full of more drama and excitement than Hollywood could ever ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

SEIZE AND HOLD vividly demonstrates how military objectives can be seized by clever tactics and ruthless action.From the First World War to Vietnam, this collection gives exciting, atmospheric descriptions of eleven twentieth-century battlefield triumphs.Portraying military skills at their most daring and inventive, SEIZE AND HOLD is full of more drama and excitement than Hollywood could ever
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