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Old Songs

Stories of Love and Death from Traditional Ballads

de Amy Jeffs, Gwen Burns ...

Narrado por Amy Jeffs ...

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4 hora 16 minutos

'Jeffs narrates these interconnected tales with warmth, intimacy and a subtle undercurrent of menace' Guardian (Audiobook of the Week)Enriched for audio with specially commissioned music based on traditional melodies,** Old Songs fuses short stories, histories, lyrics and music in an enthralling reimagining of traditional folk ballads. Sunday Times Bestselling historian Amy Jeffs and her creative ... Leer más

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'Jeffs narrates these interconnected tales with warmth, intimacy and a subtle undercurrent of menace' Guardian (Audiobook of the Week)Enriched for audio with specially commissioned music based on traditional melodies,** Old Songs fuses short stories, histories, lyrics and music in an enthralling reimagining of traditional folk ballads. Sunday Times Bestselling historian Amy Jeffs and her creative
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A World Lit Only by Fire

The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance; Portrait of an Age

de William Manchester ...

Narrado por Barrett Whitener ...

Completo

11 hora 37 minutos

The preeminent popular history of civilization’s rebirth after the Dark AgesFrom tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester leads us from a civilization tottering on ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The preeminent popular history of civilization’s rebirth after the Dark AgesFrom tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester leads us from a civilization tottering on
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A Distant Mirror

The Calamitous 14th Century

de Barbara W. Tuchman ...

Narrado por Wanda McCaddon ...

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28 hora 38 minutos

A “marvelous history”* of medieval Europe, from the bubonic plague and the Papal Schism to the Hundred Years’ War, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Guns of August *Lawrence Wright, author of The End of October, in The Wall Street JournalThe fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images: on the one hand, a glittering time of crusades and castles, cathedrals and chivalry, and the ... Leer más

$38.99 USD

A “marvelous history”* of medieval Europe, from the bubonic plague and the Papal Schism to the Hundred Years’ War, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Guns of August *Lawrence Wright, author of The End of October, in The Wall Street JournalThe fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images: on the one hand, a glittering time of crusades and castles, cathedrals and chivalry, and the
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The Habsburgs

To Rule the World

de Martyn Rady ...

Narrado por Simon Boughey ...

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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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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 ...

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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 Ill-Made Knight

‘The master of historical fiction’ SUNDAY TIMES

de Christian Cameron ...

Narrado por Saul Reichlin ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Chivalry
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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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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

$34.99 USD

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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Life in a Medieval Village

de Joseph Gies, Frances Gies ...

Narrado por Anne Flosnik ...

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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 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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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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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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The Ecclesiastical History of the English People

de The Venerable Bede ...

Narrado por Peter Wickham ...

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12 hora 57 minutos

The Ecclesiastical History of the English People was written in Latin by the Venerable Bede (673-735), a Benedictine monk living in Northumbria, an important Christian centre in the eighth century. It is a remarkable document, tracing, in general, early Anglo-Saxon history, and in particular, as the title proclaims, the growth and establishment of Christianity against the backdrop of the political ... Leer más

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The Ecclesiastical History of the English People was written in Latin by the Venerable Bede (673-735), a Benedictine monk living in Northumbria, an important Christian centre in the eighth century. It is a remarkable document, tracing, in general, early Anglo-Saxon history, and in particular, as the title proclaims, the growth and establishment of Christianity against the backdrop of the political
... Leer más
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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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House of Lilies

The Dynasty That Made Medieval France

de Justine Firnhaber-Baker ...

Narrado por Justine Firnhaber-Baker ...

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13 hora 3 minutos

In House of Lilies, historian Justine Firnhaber-Baker tells the epic story of the Capetian dynasty of medieval France, showing how their ideas about power, religion, and identity continue to shape European society and politics today.Reigning from 987 to 1328, the Capetians became the most powerful monarchy of the Middle Ages. Consolidating a fragmented realm that eventually stretched from the ... Leer más

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In House of Lilies, historian Justine Firnhaber-Baker tells the epic story of the Capetian dynasty of medieval France, showing how their ideas about power, religion, and identity continue to shape European society and politics today.Reigning from 987 to 1328, the Capetians became the most powerful monarchy of the Middle Ages. Consolidating a fragmented realm that eventually stretched from the
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How to Survive in Medieval England

de Toni Mount ...

Narrado por Derek Perkins ...

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4 hora 58 minutos

Imagine you were transported back in time to Medieval England and had to start a new life there. Without mobile phones, iPads, internet, and social media networks, when transport means walking or, if you're fortunate, horseback, how will you know where you are or what to do? Where will you live? What is there to eat? What shall you wear? How can you communicate when nobody speaks as you do and ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Imagine you were transported back in time to Medieval England and had to start a new life there. Without mobile phones, iPads, internet, and social media networks, when transport means walking or, if you're fortunate, horseback, how will you know where you are or what to do? Where will you live? What is there to eat? What shall you wear? How can you communicate when nobody speaks as you do and
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Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife

The Extraordinary Lives of Medieval Women

de Hetta Howes ...

Narrado por Amy Noble ...

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10 hora 25 minutos

An invaluable reassessment of what we think we know about the daily lives of women in medieval Europe.Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife charts the lives and times of four medieval women writers—Marie de France, a poet; Julian of Norwich, a mystic and anchoress; Christine de Pizan, a widow and court writer; and Margery Kempe, a no-good wife—who all bucked convention and forged their own paths. Largely ... Leer más

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An invaluable reassessment of what we think we know about the daily lives of women in medieval Europe.Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife charts the lives and times of four medieval women writers—Marie de France, a poet; Julian of Norwich, a mystic and anchoress; Christine de Pizan, a widow and court writer; and Margery Kempe, a no-good wife—who all bucked convention and forged their own paths. Largely
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Tides of History: The Fall of Rome, Vol. 1

de Patrick Wyman, Patrick Wyman ...

Narrado por Patrick Wyman ...

Series series The Tides of History Series
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5 hora 27 minutos

Barbarians, political breakdown, economic collapse, mass migration, pillaging and plunder. The fall of the Roman Empire has been studied for years, but genetics, climate science, forensic science, network models, and globalization studies have reshaped our understanding of one of the most important events in human history. PhD historian and specialist Patrick Wyman brings the cutting edge of ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Barbarians, political breakdown, economic collapse, mass migration, pillaging and plunder. The fall of the Roman Empire has been studied for years, but genetics, climate science, forensic science, network models, and globalization studies have reshaped our understanding of one of the most important events in human history. PhD historian and specialist Patrick Wyman brings the cutting edge of
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Great Medieval Mystics

de Christopher R. Fee, Ph.D. ...

Narrado por Christopher R. Fee, Ph.D. ...

Series series Learn25: Literature
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7 hora 14 minutos

Join medieval literature expert Christopher R. Fee, Ph.D. to examine the foremost mystics from the Middle Ages through the lens of their greatest challenge: expression.In the medieval period, how did religious women and men put into words their intense—and intensely personal—devotional practices, visions, and experiences? And how did those efforts to articulate mystical experiences comport with ... Leer más

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Join medieval literature expert Christopher R. Fee, Ph.D. to examine the foremost mystics from the Middle Ages through the lens of their greatest challenge: expression.In the medieval period, how did religious women and men put into words their intense—and intensely personal—devotional practices, visions, and experiences? And how did those efforts to articulate mystical experiences comport with
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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
... Leer más
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Medieval Christianity: Understanding Faith, Mysticism, and Worship during the Middle Ages

de Christopher M. Bellitto ...

Narrado por Christopher M. Bellitto ...

Series series Learn25: Religion
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6 hora 11 minutos

Ignite your sense of wonder by exploring medieval history with world-renowned historian Professor Christopher M. Bellitto.Throughout history, humans have created images to understand their relationships with other Christians, the wider world, and God. For medieval men and women, those images came from Christendom. Christianity was the air they breathed: Christian ideas, devotions, and beliefs ... Leer más

$17.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Ignite your sense of wonder by exploring medieval history with world-renowned historian Professor Christopher M. Bellitto.Throughout history, humans have created images to understand their relationships with other Christians, the wider world, and God. For medieval men and women, those images came from Christendom. Christianity was the air they breathed: Christian ideas, devotions, and beliefs
... Leer más
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The Tragedy of the Templars

The Rise and Fall of the Crusader States

de Michael Haag ...

Narrado por Peter Noble ...

Completo

14 hora 15 minutos

The acclaimed medieval historian chronicles the rise of Templar powers in the Levant—and the saga of their destruction.Founded on Christmas Day 1119 in Jerusalem, the Knights Templar was a religious order dedicated to defending the Holy Land and its Christian pilgrims in the decades after the First Crusade. Legendary for their bravery and dedication, the Templars became one of the wealthiest and ... Leer más

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The acclaimed medieval historian chronicles the rise of Templar powers in the Levant—and the saga of their destruction.Founded on Christmas Day 1119 in Jerusalem, the Knights Templar was a religious order dedicated to defending the Holy Land and its Christian pilgrims in the decades after the First Crusade. Legendary for their bravery and dedication, the Templars became one of the wealthiest and
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Life of Charlemagne, The

de Einhard ...

Narrado por John Potter ...

Completo

1 horas 34 minutos

Einhard served Charlemagne, king and Holy Roman Emperor, for 23 years. From that experience, combined with his in-depth research, Einhard penned this biography of Charlemagne in the style of Suetonius’ Lives of the Caesars. Because he felt indebted to Charlemagne, Einhard wrote in a partial tone, exalting the man’s achievements and overlooking certain unflattering details about his life. Despite ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Einhard served Charlemagne, king and Holy Roman Emperor, for 23 years. From that experience, combined with his in-depth research, Einhard penned this biography of Charlemagne in the style of Suetonius’ Lives of the Caesars. Because he felt indebted to Charlemagne, Einhard wrote in a partial tone, exalting the man’s achievements and overlooking certain unflattering details about his life. Despite
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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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