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Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Germans and Europe Author: Peter Millar Narrator: Damian Lynch Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-18 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, European Summary: Based on a lifetime living in and reporting on Germany and Central Europe, award-winning journalist and author Peter Millar tackles the fascinating and complex story of the people at the heart of our continent. Focussing on nine cities (only six of which are in the Germany of today), he takes us on a zigzag ride back through time via the fall of the Berlin Wall through the horrors of two world wars and the patchwork states of the Middle Ages to the splendour of Charlemagne and the fall of Rome, with side swipes at everything on the way, from Henry VIII to the Spanish Empire. Included are mini portraits of aspects of German culture, from sex and money to food and drink. Not just a book about Germany but about Europe as a whole and how we got where we are today - and where we might be tomorrow. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Todo lo que debe saber sobre el Antiguo Egipto [Everything You Need to Know about Ancient Egypt] Autor: Luis González González Narrador: Eduardo Wasveiler Formato: Unabridged Duración: 20 hrs and 9 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-23-18 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen: "Pionera en la arquitectura, la astronomía, la matemática, la medicina, la farmacopea, y con un credo que ha sido copiado por infinidad de religiones, incluyendo el cristianismo; la extraordinaria civilización del Nilo se resiste aún a revelarnos infinidad de secretos. La formación del Antiguo Egipto no estuvo exenta de crueles batallas y ritos salvajes, sin embargo, fue una civilización pionera que al día de hoy sigue fascinando a millones de personas en el mundo. Todo lo que debe saber sobre el Antiguo Egipto nos trae la historia de las XXXI Dinastías, de sus construcciones, de sus ritos, de su evolución política y de sus guerras de un modo accesible a cualquier oyente, ya sea especializado o lego, y en un estilo ágil y vivaz. Pero además nos descubre la epopeya que supuso el descubrimiento de esta civilización y las distintas excavaciones de tumbas desde Belzoni hasta el año 2008. Luis González nos detalla los conflictos entre familias y castas y la pugna por el control del pueblo entre la nobleza y el clero que se suceden en la formación de Egipto. Pero conoceremos también la intensa labor de el rey Menes que dará comienzo a las dinastías, creará el primer sistema teológico de la historia, y unificará los dos reinos de Egipto, el sistema de escritura, la clase administrativa, y el código de leyes; también asistiremos al periodo de esplendor, inigualable, que se vivió en la IV Dinastía de la mano de Djeser Netherijet, el primer gobernante que deja de ser un intermediario entre la divinidad y el pueblo para convertirse él mismo en carne de Dios, y del inmortalizado Imhotep, un titán de la sabiduría; nos deleitaremos con la majestuosidad de las construcciones de Ramsés II que pretende devolver la luz a Egipto tras la fuerte crisis del año 1000 a. C., y por último la decadencia de los llamados Periodos Intermedios, la fuerte crisis económica tras la muerte de Tut-Anj-Amón, la crueldad bajo el dominio de los persas y las intrigas políticas de la saga de los ptolomeos y el suicidio de Cleopatra en el año 30. Razones para comprar la obra: - La obra es un compendio valioso y estructurado de una inmensa bibliografía sobre Egipto, pero además el autor nos la presenta con un lenguaje accesible y cercano al oyente no especializado. - No sólo presenta la historia de todas las dinastías hasta que Egipto se convierte en provincia romana, sino que presenta también la historia de las excavaciones arqueológicas que nos han descubierto ese legado. - Incluye teorías que han sido, por un motivo u otro omitidas de los tratados de egiptología, como la transcripción literal de parte del credo egipcio al credo cristiano. - La obra está plagada de curiosidades y anécdotas que agilizan la narración y hacen que el audio libro vaya más allá de una tediosa enumeración de reyes y batallas. La cultura egipcia está plagada de misterios que se resiste a revelar, como la propia construcción de las pirámides, numerosos expertos consideran que en el S. XXI, con los medios de que se disponen sería imposible construir una pirámide como la de Kéops.

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Breve historia de la Segunda República Española [Brief history of the Second Spanish Republic] Autor: Luis E. Íñigo Fernández Narrador: Jordi Varela Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 46 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-23-18 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, European Resumen: "La lectura y el conocimiento sobre este período de lahistoria de España son imprescindibles para entender nuestro presente." (BBC Historia, Diciembre 2010) "Aunque todos sabemos cómo acaba esta historia de la república española, Luis E. Iñigo Fernández hace que lavivamos con pasión manteniéndonos en vilo continuo como si al acabar escucharla nos fuéramos a llevar una sorpresa. Todo está vendido en el devenir de los republicanos en aquella época pero el autor no hace quela narración caiga en un aburrido ensayo de datos continuos." (www.hislibris.com) El 14 de Abril de 1931, una nación que se había acostado monárquica se despertó republicana: esta es la historia del fracaso de esa ilusión. La historia de la Segunda República española, es una historia de ilusiones frustradas, pero también una historia de esperanza y confianza en la regeneración de España. Un período fundamental para entender cómo y por qué España es hoy como es. En un estilo accesible que, sin embargo, atiende al rigor histórico y al estudio de los procesos en profundidad, Luis E. Íñigo nos presenta en Breve Historia de la Segunda República Española un panorama en el que pretende explicar las causas por las que la primera democracia española fracasó. El libro comienza presentando la situación española a principios del S. XX, necesaria para entender la disgregación inicial de las facciones republicanas y su progresiva unión, una vez puestos en situación nos llevade lleno a las elecciones municipales que provocaron la victoria de los republicanos y la marcha de Alfonso XIII. Tras este primer golpe de optimismo, los gobiernos republicanos tendrán que sobreponerse a no pocos enemigos: la crisis económica que impidió la reforma agraria, la Iglesia que se oponía a la laicidad de algunas leyes, las revueltas en Asturias y en Cataluña que fueron violentamente reprimidas, los intentos de Gil-Robles demodificar la república y convertirla en una autocracia, y, por último, las disputas internas de los propios republicanos, pequeñas fracturas que provocaron el derrumbe del gobierno y llevaron a España a la Guerra Civil. Razones para comprar la obra: La Segunda República no sólo es el primer intento de establecer un sistema democrático, no es sólo la antesala de la guerra fratricida que marcará nuestro S. XX, es una época fascinante de nuestra historia narrada en este caso de un modo sobresaliente. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Contacto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Breve historia de los Tercios de Flandes [Brief history of the Tercios of Flanders] Autor: Antonio José Rodríguez Hernández Narrador: Carles Sianes Formato: Unabridged Duración: 9 hrs and 43 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-23-18 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, European Resumen: "El libro permite descubrir la épica historia de la legendaria Arma Invencible, que mantuvo bajo la soberanía española a los Países Bajos más de ciento cincuenta años. Una visión innovadora y rigurosa de las hazañas, armamento, estrategias y azarosa vida del mítico y glorioso ejército."(Blog La mirada actual) Los Tercios de Flandes son para muchos la mejor infantería que ha producido nuestro país, pero detrás de ese término hay muchas cosas que aún no conocemos: mitos, pero también realidades e historias muy pocas conocidas. Breve historia de los Tercios de Flandes pretende abordarun estudio de los Tercios de Flandes desde una perspectiva poco conocida, la de los propios oficiales y soldados que combatieron allí. Para ello se basa no sólo en las fuentes tradicionales sacadas de los cronistas de la época, sino también en las fuentes administrativas procedentes de los archivos y los propios ecos que nos han dejado estos magníficos combatientes gracias a sus diarios y memoriales de servicio. Su autor, Antonio José Rodríguez Hernández, doctor en Historia Moderna y especialista en Historia Militar, ayudará al oyente a interpretar a través de las numerosas huellas documentales que se encuentran en los archivos, como cartas y documentos administrativos las vivencias de aquellos hombres, sus inquietudes y necesidades, además de reconstruir sus vidas lejos de cualquier ficción o hecho novelesco. Razones para comprar la obra: Un punto de vista novedoso que centra su visión en los verdaderos actores, los soldados españoles que combatieron en Flandes hasta que los Países Bajos dejaron de formar parte de la Monarquía Hispánica. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Contacto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Breve historia de los Borbones españoles [Brief history of the Spanish Bourbons] Autor: Juan Granados Narrador: Ignacio Latorre Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 23 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-23-18 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, European Resumen: La historia de una dinastía que ha sabido, como ninguna otra, adaptarse en cada momento al contexto político que les rodeaba y convertirse en la más poderosa de la historia de Europa. La historia de los Borbones tiene una innegable relevancia actual en la historia de España, es una dinastía que ha sabido mantener sus señas de identidad y perpetuarse con más o menos luces y más o menos sombras hasta la actualidad, renovándose cuando ha sido preciso gracias a su fabulosa capacidad de adaptación y su diplomacia. Campechanos, adúlteros en la mayoría de los casos pero con una enorme cercanía a su pueblo y con gran capacidad de gobierno, la historia de los Borbones es un relato apasionante contado por Juan Granados con el rigor de un tratado sesudo y el ritmo de las mejores novelas.Desde el ascenso de Felipe de Anjou al trono como Felipe V hasta la actualidad, la historia de España ha ido ligada a la dinastía de los Borbones: expulsados del país dos veces para instaurar sendas repúblicas, restituidos de nuevo, con poder absoluto o garantizando el funcionamiento de la democracia constitucional, la ascendencia de Juan Carlos I ha determinado desde el S. XVIII el destino político de España. Nos presenta Juan Granados un audio libro ameno, lleno de anécdotas y curiosidades mezcladas con el estudio histórico de personalidades como Fernando VI que impulsó una auténtica revolución industrial y productiva, o Fernando VII que acabó dos veces con un sistema constitucional o incluso Alfonso XIII que fue destronado como resultado de unas elecciones municipales. Razones para comprar la obra: Una obra fundamental para comprender la compleja relación que el pueblo español tiene con sus monarcas, esencial para descubrir que ciertos rasgos de carácter de los Borbones han llegado a la actualidad como su capacidad política y su cercanía al pueblo. Contacto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Fernando VI [Ferdinand VI] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 30 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-22-18 Editor: Online Studio Productions Categorías: History, European Resumen: "Instrumentos de desgracia son las armas, no son instrumentos para el príncipe; sólo si está obligado las maneja, para él la paz está antes que todo". Sabias palabras que están inmortalizadas en el Gran Libro del Tao, del siglo VI a. C. y parecen haber sido una guía para Fernando VI, el Rey Prudente. Hijo de Felipe V, el Rey Prudente fue un monarca que se distinguió por su vocación pacífica en su política exterior, algo inusual para la época. Se rodeó de hábiles y eficaces colaboradores que llevaron adelante reformas económicas y sociales importantes, entre ellos el marqués de la Ensenada, quien había ocupado varios ministerios durante el reinado de Felipe V y fue uno de los hombres fuertes durante su reinado. Al igual que su padre, también fue afectado por la melancolía y recibió una terapia musical basada en conciertos del músico italiano Farinelli. Su esposa, Bárbara de Braganza, fue una leal y devota compañera, melómana como él, quien supo llenar el vacío que le dejó la muerte de su madre cuando era sólo un bebé. Definitivamente, Fernando VI no es uno de los reyes más populares de la historia de España, pues no se distinguió por su sagacidad política o estrategia militar; sin embargo durante su reinado, España vivió un periodo de crecimiento económico, positiva administración interna y políticas de paz externa, elementos que fortalecieron la monarquía. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Contacto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Cult of the Apis Bull Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Hare Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the worlds first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, its no wonder that todays world has so many Egyptologists. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for the civilizations that followed. To the ancient Egyptians, the gods and goddesses were all around them and could be seen daily in nature. Nearly every animal found in ancient Egypt, both domestic and wild, were associated with a god or goddess, which can be seen in Egyptian art where deities are often depicted with human bodies and animal heads. Or sometimes the deities are portrayed as complete animals. Since deities were associated with certain animals, all animals of a specific species were given divine and protected status. The reverence that ancient Egyptians had for certain animals evolved during the long duration of Pharaonic history until the Late Period animals of specific species were mummified by the thousands as offerings for their associated deities. For instance, ibises were mummified for the god Thoth, while cats were mummified for the goddess Bastet. Modern archaeologists have uncovered most of the Late Period animal mummies in the region near the modern village of Saqqara, which has become known as the Sacred Animal Necropolis. Although most of the animal mummies discovered in the Sacred Animal Necropolis of Saqqara are the thousands of nameless ibises, falcons, crocodiles, and cats, the region was also home to another, more important animal cult. By the time the Greeks took control of Egypt in the late 4th century BCE, the Apis cult was certainly one of the most influential, if not the most influential, of all the many different religious institutions that existed in the country at that time. Through a combination of modern archaeological excavations as well as Egyptian texts and classical historical accounts, the meaning, scope, and importance of the Apis cult can be better understood. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Brandenburg Gate Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, European Summary: "To think what is true, to sense what is beautiful, and to what is good, hereby the spirit finds purpose of a life in reason." (Johann Gottfried Herder, 18th century German philosopher and poet) In 2012, the German capital recorded a staggering 700,000 people at its CSD Parade, with about 500,000 making it all the way to the end of the joyous march, which is said to have been the biggest and most well-attended pride parade of the year. Berlin's mayor, Klaus Wowereit, among the first openly gay politicians in Germany, famous for uttering the now locally iconic phrase, "Ich bin schwul, und das ist auch gut so (I'm gay, and that is a good thing)", inaugurated the splendid march. Elaborately decorated floats carrying both muscular men in flamboyant period costumes and fabulous queens in their best lace-fronts and drag, wield rainbow flags and dance to techno music as they lead the tremendous party from the Kreuzberg District to the Pariser Platz. As the members of the LGBT community, local and from out of town, surrounded by their friends, family, and allies, grooved into the night, the Brandenburg Gate was converted to a colossal rainbow flag. Other than culture and love and equality, the Brandenburg Gate is also where the locals celebrate triumphant victories and honor their modern-day heroes, i.e. their sport stars. In mid-July of 2014, a throng of 400,000 ecstatic Germans flooded the streets (many of whom had camped out at the site overnight), starting a fan mile that originated from the fabled gate. It was here that they welcomed the FIFA World Cup champions with German flags, banners, capes, leis in black, red, and gold, and confetti poppers galore. The black Mercedes truck transporting the players, coaches, and crew members could barely move through the swarm of fans. To the locals today, the Brandenburg Gate, understandably one of the nation's top tourist attractions, is synonymous with spectacle, felicity, and victorious jubilation, but this monument has seen its fair share of dark days over the years. The Brandenburger Tor, which has now watched over the evolution of modern Berlin for well over two centuries, has witnessed as much torment, heartache, and devastation as it has love and success. Some would say this is precisely what makes the renowned gate all the more meaningful, and the city's mission to preserve in its full glory all the more worthwhile. The Brandenburg Gate: The History and Legacy of Berlin's Famous Landmark chronicles the remarkable history of one of Germany's most famous sites. You will learn about the Brandenburg Gate like never before. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Aztec Civilization: A History from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Grant Finley Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-18 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, Ancient Summary: The Aztec Empire did not recoil from the face of an impending doom, it struggled faithfully. Destined to emerge from humble beginnings, it grew into a highly complex devoted civilization refusing to live at the mercy of more neighboring powerful rulers. Its powerful pochteca combed the valley for luxury items while markets dotted their lands. Inside you will find.... Isolated from the Old World until the devastating Spanish conquest, the Aztec mchualtin (commoners) and nobles enhanced their positions while kings and relentless warriors dealt with the political realities of powerful dynasties and rivaling kingdoms. They developed a philosophy, an order, and a society built on loyalty, stoic honor, and sacrifice as they embraced the temporary nature of things. Investigate the era of the Fifth Sun and what defined the Aztecs and their relationship with the divine. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Titolo: Storia di Roma 2 Autore: Theodor Mommsen Narratore: Silvia Cecchini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 9 hrs and 48 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 01-18-18 Editore: Collina d'oro Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo: Il secondo libro tratta dell'epoca d'oro della republica romana, fino al mostrarsi dei primi segni di decadenza. Elenco dei capitoli: © dominio pubblico (P)2017 Silvia Cecchini Contatto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Alexander the Great: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Jimmy Kieffer Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-18 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Alexander the Great. A boy, groomed for greatness from the earliest age, who would put his stamp on the world for generations to come. A man who sought immortality and achieved it in just 10 years. A soldier whose genius for strategy and tactics is still studied in the modern world. A ruler who understood how to win the hearts and minds of his subjects. This is the story of a Titan of the ancient world, a man who rose but, though he died, never truly fell. Inside you will hear about.... Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Summary: Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence Author: Readtrepreneur Publishing Narrator: Mark Ballinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-18 Publisher: Readtrepreneur Publishing Genres: History, European Summary: Disclaimer: This is a summary and not the original book. Take a trip back to the most important era in Americas history. Killing England gives us a crude look of the Revolutionary War. Leaving no details behind, Bill OReilly takes us to the battlefield and also to the royal courts of Europe, leaving nothing to the imagination. Note: This summary is wholly written and published by readtrepreneur.com It is not affiliated with the original author in any way. "Unlike the British, they dont have cannons that can kill and maim dozens with a single blast of a canister shot." - Bill OReilly Killing England has one of the most important factors of a historic book, recreation. The sceneries, the battles, the tense environment - all about the revolutionary war is brilliantly described in the audiobook. The audiobook is definitely a must for someone who wants to increase their knowledge about the nations history. From Bunker Hill to Yorktown, every important detail of this historic event is covered thoroughly by Bill OReilly. P. S. - Killing England is an extremely entertaining audiobook which will teach you a lot about the events that molded todays nation. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Kashmir: The History and Legacy of the Indian Subcontinents Most Disputed Territory Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, European Summary: After the Sepoy Rebellion, India was governed directly from England through a dedicated department: the India Office, headed by the Secretary of State for India. The territory was divided into British India, which came under direct British control, and the Princely States. The latter were the territories and sovereignties of various powerful tradition leaders, remnants of the old system of rule, who were permitted, under various weights of British superintendentship, to maintain their positions and continue their rule. British India ultimately covered some 54 percent of the landmass and 77 percent of the population. By the time the British began to contemplate a withdrawal from India, 565 princely states were officially recognized, in addition to thousands of zamindaris and jagirs, which were in effect feudal estates. The stature of each Princely State was defined by the number of guns fired in salute upon a ceremonial occasion honoring one or other of the princes. These ranged from nine-gun to 21-gun salutes and, in a great many cases, no salute at all. The Princely States were reasonably evenly spread between ancient Muslim and Hindu dynasties, but bearing in mind the minority status of Muslims in India, Muslims were disproportionately represented. This tended to grant Muslims an equally disproportionate share of what power was devolved to local leaderships, and it positioned powerful Muslim leaders to exert a similarly unequal influence on British policy. Kashmir: The History and Legacy of the Indian Subcontinents Most Disputed Territory chronicles the remarkable history of the area and the influence it has had over the centuries. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: World History: World History, Europe Author: Robert Dean Narrator: Todd Weir Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Raymond C Nelson Genres: History, European Summary: Weve come so far since our prehistoric beginnings. The world we know today is unlike anything past generations have witnessed and experienced. And yet, we all share a common history. Hence, it goes without saying that learning the history of the world is something we all owe to ourselves, especially if we want to better understand the society we live in today. World History: History of the World: Ancient History in Mesopotamia to Modern History - The Events, People and Leaders That Shaped Our Planet (Renaissance, ... Alexander the Great, Sumerians Book 1) Follow humankind through the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, Age of Discovery, and the French and American Revolutions. Meet the historical personalities that propelled us forward, including Buddha, Confucius, Genghis Khan, Christopher Columbus, Martin Luther, and Karl Marx. A fascinating tale of human emergence, survival, and growth. Of our colorful past. Of world history. Europe: European History: The Most Important Leaders, Events, & People Through "European History" That Shaped Europe and Eventually Became the: European ... Napoleon, Hitler, Communism, Newton Book 1) Third edition - updated and with added content Discover how disease, disaster, politics, and innovation ensured Europes development into modern times. Dip into European history today and learn about the people, technological advancements, tragedies, and events that shaped modern thinking and the foundation of todays democratic Europe. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Lourdes: The History and Legacy of France's Most Famous Christian Pilgrimage Site Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, European Summary: They say that judgment does not exist in Lourdes. Once one sets foot on this hallowed soil, all barriers of race, social status, background, and religious differences cease to exist. One is no more than a humble soul in search of a renewal of one's connection to God. In a statement released to the French press in mid-August of 2008, Father Jacques Nieuviarts guaranteed the following: "Those who touch the rock at the grotto in Lourdes.... Perhaps they are praying to be imbued with the strength of this rock. Those who drink the water from the fountain feel that their inner thirst is being quenched, that they have been changed, and that the water has purified them.... In lighting the candle, they open themselves up to the clarity that comes from God, and when they depart leaving a burning candle, their prayer continues in union with the prayers of all the other people who have placed their lighted candles at the grotto...." Given these promises of inner peace and spiritual awakenings, not to mention the countless cases - both claimed and "verified" - of miraculous healing this supernatural town is teeming with, it comes as no surprise that this once unassuming town has now become the second most popular tourist destination in France, following Paris. Over the years, this formerly quaint, but rinky-dink, gray-roofed cottage town has more than succeeded in putting itself on the map through its mystical sanctuaries built on miracles, but how exactly did they achieve such a designation? And how much truth, if any at all, is there in these so-called miracles? Lourdes: The History and Legacy of France's Most Famous Christian Pilgrimage Site chronicles the remarkable history of the site and the religious influence it has had over the centuries. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Crusades Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: IntroBooks Genres: History, European Summary: Religion and politics were intertwined with each other in many European empires in the years leading to the Crusades. The Christian Church was going through a power struggle which eventually led to a permanent division which exists till this day. It was known as the East-West Schism. Also called as the Schism of 1054, it marked the division of the church into Roman Catholic churches and Eastern Orthodox churches. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Riviera Set Author: Mary S. Lovell Narrator: Jill Rolls Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Tantor Audio Genres: History, European Summary: The Riviera Set reveals the story of the group of people who lived, partied, bed-hopped, and politicked at the Château de l'Horizon near Cannes, over the course of 40 years from the time when Coco Chanel made southern French tans fashionable in the twenties to the death of the playboy Prince Aly Khan in 1960. At the heart of dynamic group was the amazing Maxine Elliott, the daughter of a fisherman from Connecticut, who built the beautiful art deco Château and brought together the likes of Noel Coward, the Aga Khan, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and two very saucy courtesans, Doris Castlerosse and Daisy Fellowes, who set out to be dangerous distractions to Winston Churchill as he worked on his journalism and biographies during his "wilderness years" in the 30s. After the War the story continued as the Château changed hands and Prince Aly Khan used it to entertain the Hollywood set, as well as launch his seduction of and eventual marriage to Rita Hayworth. Bringing a bygone era back to life, Mary Lovell cements her spot as one of our top social historians in this captivating and evocative new book. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Next Great War? Author: Richard N. Rosecrance - editor, Steven E. Miller - editor Narrator: Darren Stephens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, Military Summary: A century ago, Europe's diplomats mismanaged the crisis triggered by the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and the continent plunged into World War I, which killed millions, toppled dynasties, and destroyed empires. Today, as the 100th anniversary of the Great War prompts renewed debate about the war's causes, scholars and policy experts are also considering the parallels between the present international system and the world of 1914. Are China and the United States fated to follow in the footsteps of previous great power rivals? Will today's alliances drag countries into tomorrow's wars? Can leaders manage power relationships peacefully? Or will East Asia's territorial and maritime disputes trigger a larger conflict, just as rivalries in the Balkans did in 1914? In The Next Great War?, experts reconsider the causes of World War I and explore whether the great powers of the 21st century can avoid the mistakes of Europe's statesmen in 1914 and prevent another catastrophic conflict. They find differences as well as similarities between today's world and the world of 1914 - but conclude that only a deep understanding of those differences and early action to bring great powers together will likely enable the United States and China to avoid a great war. Contributors: Alan Alexandroff, Graham Allison, Richard N. Cooper, Charles S. Maier, Steven E. Miller, Joseph S. Nye Jr., T. G. Otte, David K. Richards, Richard N. Rosecrance, Kevin Rudd, Jack Snyder, Etel Solingen, Arthur A. Stein, Stephen Van Evera Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Thor: Los orígenes, historia y evolución del dios nórdico [Thor: The origins, history and evolution of the Norse god] Autor: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrador: Nicolas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 35 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-05-18 Editor: Charles River Editors Categorías: History, European Resumen: "Al otro lado del puente de arcoiris de Asgard, Donde retumba el rugido de los cielos, En maravillado asombro contemplarán, Al dios del trueno, poderoso Thor!" Tema musical del programa de televisión Mighty Thor (1966) "Sólo Thor luchó allí con furor terrible, Nunca reposa cuando ve estas cosas; Se han roto juramentos, palabras y promesas, Los firmes acuerdos que entre ellos había...." - Völuspá Línea #26 de la Edda Poética (o Edda Mayor) Un martillo que ningún mortal puede levantar. Un flamante dios de la tormenta, con cabello cual llamas. Un héroe-dios-alienígena que defiende a la humanidad. La esvástica. Incluso el nombre Thursday [jueves en inglés] es Thors Day [el día de Thor]. A pesar de la virtual desaparición de la religión autóctona y mitología nórdica siglos atrás, aún se encuentra con regularidad en la sociedad moderna al dios de la tormenta, Thor, quien continúa siendo traído de vuelta a la vida en forma de literatura y más recientemente, como protagonista de películas taquilleras de Hollywood. ¿Qué tiene en particular este dios, entre los cientos (si no miles) de deidades que fueron arrojadas al basurero de la historia por las grandes religiones del mundo, que captura de tal manera la imaginación de las personas hasta el día de hoy? Una mejor comprensión del atractivo de Thor puede hallarse prácticamente en cualquiera de los aspectos de la historia y evolución de esta figura a lo largo de los siglos, incluyendo los orígenes del dios, las imágenes evocativas con las que es descrito, e incluso los paralelismos entre Thor y otros dioses y héroes similares. Todo esto ha sido alimentado por la literatura, como las historias sobre Thor encontradas en la Edda Mayor o poética y la Edda Menor o prosaica, así como la conexión que las sociedades han tenido con Thor por cientos de años, incluso hoy en día. El presente trabajo también examina el declive y desplazamiento de la mitología escandinava/nórdica por parte del Cristianismo, las razones por las que Thor fue a menudo el último dios que adoraron los nórdicos y los vestigios actuales del Thorismo, incluyendo los paralelos con otras fes, su rol en el renacimiento de un Neo-paganismo y su aparición en otros medios como un héroe de historietas y películas. En conjunto con fotografías y bibliografía, aprenderás sobre Thor como nunca antes, y en nada de tiempo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Contacto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Courtesan and the Gigolo Author: Aaron Freundschuh Narrator: John Burlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: History, European Summary: The intrigue began with a triple homicide in a luxury apartment building just steps from the Champs-Elyseés, in March 1887. A high-class prostitute and two others, one of them a child, had been stabbed to death - the latest in a string of unsolved murders targeting women of the Parisian demimonde. Newspapers eagerly reported the lurid details, and when the police arrested Enrico Pranzini, a charismatic and handsome Egyptian migrant, the story became an international sensation. As the case descended into scandal and papers fanned the flames of anti-immigrant politics, the investigation became thoroughly enmeshed with the crisis-driven political climate of the French Third Republic and the rise of xenophobic right-wing movements. Aaron Freundschuh's account of the "Pranzini Affair" recreates not just the intricacies of the investigation and the raucous courtroom trial, but also the jockeying for status among rival players - reporters, police detectives, doctors, and magistrates - who all stood to gain professional advantage and prestige. Pranzini's case provides a window into a transformational decade for the history of immigration, nationalism, and empire in France. Published by Stanford University Press. "An intriguing tale, told with insight...a good read about the great city in a time of transition." - John Merriman Yale University "This well-reasoned analysis is eminently readable and accessible for those with absolutely no background in the period." - Publishers Weekly "A fascinating history of late nineteenth-century Paris as it was becoming a cosmopolitan seat of a transnational empire. Its parallels with our own time are chilling." - Tyler Stovall, University of California Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Trade and Taboo Author: Sarah Bond Narrator: Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: University of Michigan Press Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Trade and Taboo addresses the creation of disrepute in ancient Roman society. What made someone disreputable in the eyes of Romans, and how did this effect their everyday life? The book tracks the shifting application of stigmas of disrepute between the Republican period and the later Roman Empire (45 BCE-565 CE) by following various Roman professionals. Through the lives of funeral workers, town criers, tanners, mint workers, and even bakers, Bond asks how certain tradesmen coped with stigmatization. Along the way, Trade and Taboo explores the ins and out of artisan life in antiquity, from how to hire a gravedigger to collecting urine to tan the hides that would be made into leather. Above all, the book indicates how perceptions of disreputable tradesman could change over time. Through reflecting on the language and laws that Romans used to marginalize others, the author helps us reflect on practices in today's society. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Caligula: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Donn Swaby Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, European Summary: Caligula was one of the first rulers of the Roman Empire, and yet numbers among the most famous. His family history is mired in political scandals, tragedy, and murderous plots to forward the agendas of shadowy cabals that sought to oppose the nation in its early infancy. The full story of his life begins long before his birth, and his legacy continues long after his sensational murder at the hands of those closest to him. Inside you will hear about.... A true product of his time, Caligulas rich and colorful story is sure to draw you in until the very end. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Viking Mythology: 3-in-1 Combo Author: Bernard Hayes Narrator: Jae Huff Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Bernard Hayes Genres: History, European Summary: A bundle of three audiobooks about the Viking history and mythology. Book One: This audiobook is an in-depth look at the Viking Age, and the deeds and daily lives of these ancient, sometimes mysterious people. The Vikings of Scandinavia were heroic, adventurous, and often barbaric, but there can be no debate that they were also a people with big aspirations. Viking culture is still a topic of interest today, and this offers an insight into just how enduring their legacy is. Book Two: In this audiobook, Norse Mythology: A Concise Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Sagas, Rituals, and Beliefs of Norse Mythology, the listener will be transported to the ancient customs of beliefs of the ancient Vikings of the North. This audiobook is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Norse worshiped. Book Three: The Tale of a Viking Warrior King delves into the mystery surrounding the Viking warrior who conquered European nations and became a king in his own right. Over nine centuries after the death of this great warrior, ancient poems, songs, and sagas about him still remain today. This audiobook considers the facts as we know them, the myths attributed to Ragnar, and the way this iconic heathen from the North continues to impact modern culture today. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Roman Britain: A History from Beginning to End Author: Henry Freeman Narrator: Philip Sondericker Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Henry Freeman Genres: History, Ancient Summary: This audiobook takes a holistic look at Roman Britain, from the events leading up to its official inception in AD 43 until the Romans left the Isle entirely around AD 409. The timeline is straightforward, and each chapter delves into some aspect of Romano-British life: dealing with the concept of the Celts; when Britannia actually became Roman; how the two peoples attempted to blend their culture through religion; and lastly, why the Romans had to leave. Inside you will read about.... It can be difficult to explain everything from a neutral, unbiased perspective as most of the records from the time are Roman in nature, but drawing on a variety of perspectives from archaeologists and historians alike has made for a thought-provoking assessment of the era. Rome's power bestowed cities like London and York to Britannia, and their lasting influence is still visible today in places like Bath and at Hadrian's Wall to the north. Roman Britain lingers on still. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: King Louis XIV: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Chance Hartman Format: Unabridged Length: 53 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, European Summary: He was born on September 5, 1638, in the French lap of luxury otherwise known as the Chateau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. This extravagant palace of French excess is located about 12 miles west of Paris. His birth name, Louis-Dieudonne, is French for, literally, "gift for God". This belief of divine right, initially inspired by his mother, Queen Anne, would be a powerful theme throughout Louis XIVs life. In this book you will learn about.... Although he didnt create absolutism in France, King Louis XIV seemed to embody the divine right of kings better than anyone had before him. Louis XIV directly correlated his own private good with that of the public good. There was really no concept of private property under Louis. The French king viewed all of France as his personal estate, with all who lived and toiled in his domain doing so only under his express permission; even so, not everyone in France had the same sentiment. The ones who most notably resisted the notion of the kings absolutism were the French nobles and aristocrats that Louis depended upon to raise armies and defend the country. Despite his theory of absolutism, this dependence on French nobility to bear arms gave them increasing autonomy and independence from the king. It was this independence that would one day come to a head and send Louis, the so-called "Sun King" of divine inheritance, into a full-blown conflict with his own subjects - and the world at large. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Ancient Egypt: A History from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Stephen Paul Aulridge Jr. Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Ancient Egypt was a highly developed civilization that lasted for thousands of years and left behind fascinating clues in the form of impressive structures and monuments. It was a culture balanced between the lush fertility of the Nile Valley and the barrenness of the surrounding vast deserts. The same balance holds true for our knowledge of the history of Egypt. In spite of the evidence we have, so much remains hidden and yet to be fully understood. You will read about.... New methods of scientific investigation reveal new ways of interpreting the ancient evidence. As the shifting desert sands overflowed and then disclosed the Great Sphinx, after thousands of years of study, ancient Egypt still holds much that has yet to be revealed. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Italy: A History Author: Vincent Cole Narrator: Matthew Lea-Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-17 Publisher: Combray Media Genres: History, European Summary: The history of Italy begins with the arrival of the first hominins 850,000 years ago at Monte Poggiolo. Italy shows evidence of habitation by anatomically modern humans beginning about 43,000 years ago. It is reached by the Neolithic as early as 6000-5500 BC as evidenced by Cardium pottery and impressed ware. The Italian Bronze Age begins around 1500 BC, likely corresponding to the arrival of Indo-European speakers, whose descendants would become the Italic peoples of the Iron Age; alongside the early Italic cultures, however, the Etruscan civilization in central Italy, Celts in northern Italy, and Greek colonies in the South flourished during the 8th to 5th centuries BC. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Dynasties of Ancient Egypt Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the worlds first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, its no wonder that todays world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the Ancient Egyptians all the more remarkable is that Egypt was historically a place of great political turbulence. Its position made it both valuable and vulnerable to tribes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and Ancient Egypt had no shortage of its own internecine warfare. Its most famous conquerors would come from Europe, with Alexander the Great laying the groundwork for the Hellenic Ptolemy line and the Romans extinguishing that line after defeating Cleopatra and driving her to suicide. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for the civilizations that followed. The Greeks and the Romans were so impressed with Egyptian culture that they often attributed many attributes of their own culture (usually erroneously) to the Egyptians. With that said, some minor elements of ancient Egyptian culture were, indeed, passed on to later civilizations. Egyptian statuary appears to have had an initial influence on the Greek version, and the ancient Egyptian language continued long after the pharaonic period in the form of the Coptic language. The Dynasties of Ancient Egypt: The History and Legacy of the Pharaohs from the Beginning of Egyptian Civilization to the Rise of Rome chronicles the tumultuous history of Ancient Egypt. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Roman Province of Judea Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Judea is one of the most important regions in the modern world. It is the center of two of the worlds great religions and extremely important to a third. Politically, the whole area is the focus of conflict between Jews and Arabs, as well as different Muslim sects. Its history is littered with wars, insurrections, and religious revolutions. To say that it has had a turbulent past is to understate the case in the extreme. The history of Judea is, of course, inextricably linked to the history of the Jewish people, their dispersal throughout the Mediterranean world, and their reestablishment of the modern state of Israel in the wake of the horrors of the Holocaust. And among all the tumultuous events associated with Jewish history, few can rival the period of Roman rule during the first century CE, when Roman attempts to suppress Jewish nationalism were met with violent resistance. Ultimately, the Romans forcibly removed much of the Jewish population from the region, setting the scene for later events that have impacted so directly on world history. Events in the region during the first century CE also brought about the birth of Christianity, a religious movement that has been at the forefront of European history ever since. The fact that Jerusalem has been sacked and razed on approximately 20 occasions since the assumed dates of King David has made it virtually impossible to find any evidence to corroborate the theory, but the task was made a little easier by the discovery of the Tel Dan Stele which has been dated to the late ninth century to early eighth century BCE and contains a reference to the House of David. Many scholars now accept the existence of some kind of state ruled by David and Solomon, though have concluded that it was on a much smaller scale than portrayed in the Bible. Despite the lack of definitive corroborating evidence, the myths surrounding the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel became so ingrained in the Jewish psyche that any attempt to prove them to be misguided, historically speaking, invariably fall on deaf ears. Even today, Jewish claims to the ownership of the lands disputed with the Arabs are based on the belief in this historic kingdom. The belief and absolute conviction in Jewish rights to inhabit and rule this land as an independent entity has existed from the Classical period onward, and was just as fiercely held in the period of Roman rule. As events played out, that proved to be central in shaping the whole history of the region. The Roman Province of Judea: The Turbulent History and Legacy of Romes Rule in Ancient Israel and Judah examines one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of the Roman Empire. You will learn about the Roman province like never before. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Italian Invasion of Africa Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, European Summary: In 1884, Otto von Bismarck, the German chancellor, brought the plenipotentiaries of all major powers of Europe together, to deal with Africa's colonization in such a manner as to avoid provocation of war. This eventknown as the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885galvanized a phenomenon that came to be known as the Scramble for Africa. The conference established two fundamental rules for European seizure of Africa. The first of these was that no recognition of annexation would granted without evidence of a practical occupation, and the second, that a practical occupation would be deemed unlawful without a formal appeal for protection made on behalf of a territory by its leader, a plea that must be committed to paper in the form of a legal treaty. This began a rush, spearheaded mainly by European commercial interests in the form of Chartered Companies, to penetrate the African interior and woo its leadership with guns, trinkets and alcohol, and having thus obtained their marks or seals upon spurious treaties, begin establishing boundaries of future European African colonies. The ease with which this was achieved was due to the fact that, at that point, traditional African leadership was disunited, and the people had just staggered back from centuries of concussion inflicted by the slave trade. Thus, to usurp authority, to intimidate an already broken society, and to play one leader against the other was a diplomatic task so childishly simple, the matter was wrapped up, for the most part, in less than a decade. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Canaanites and Philistines: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Israelites' Enemies in the Land That Became Israel Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Individuals who decide to take up learning about the Old Testament of the Bible are immediately faced with the difficult proposition of identifying the various peoples that the Hebrews met and sometimes came into conflict with when they entered the territory that eventually became Israel. The Moabites and Edomites were just two of the many Canaanite groups that the Hebrews dealt with, often violently, but there were dozens of other Canaanite groups, which were all for the most part identified through the names of their respective cities. Today, the term Philistine is often used as a euphemism for a person who is particularly uncouth, uncultured, ignorant, and possibly violent. Most people probably do not know the etymology of the word when they use it, and those that do probably only know the Philistines as villains from the Old Testament who were the eternal enemies of the Hebrews prior to and immediately after the latter formed the kingdom of Israel. The Canaanites and Philistines: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Israelites' Enemies in the Land That Became Israel looks at the various groups and their impact on the region and subsequent cultures. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Sniper Mind Author: David Amerland Narrator: Jonathan Cowley Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Genres: History, Military Summary: Snipers are exceptional. The trained sniper is a complex fusion of hard skills such as weapons knowledge, situational awareness, knowledge of ballistics and physics, and soft skills such as emotional stability, empathy, and a stoic acceptance of the hardships associated with a particular set of circumstances. There are countless instances where a single sniper, embarking on a secret mission, would have to improvise, operate beyond any hope of support, and yet still manage to carry out the mission and get back home unharmed even though the enemy was actively hunting him. For the first time ever, The Sniper Mind reveals the practical steps that allow a sniper's brain to work in this superhuman precise, calculated way. It teaches listeners how to understand and apply these steps, whether they are stuck in a cubicle facing mounting piles of work or sitting in a corner office making industry-defining decisions. By learning how snipers teach their minds to eliminate fears and deal with uncertainty we can also develop the mental toughness we need to achieve the goals that seem to elude us in business as well as in life. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Empires of Ancient Persia Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Lying in the middle of a plain in modern day Iran is a forgotten ancient city: Persepolis. Built two and a half thousand years ago, it was known in its day as the richest city under the sun. Persepolis was the capital of Achaemenid Persian Empire, the largest empire the world had ever seen, but after its destruction, it was largely forgotten for nearly 2,000 years, and the lives and achievements of those who built it were almost entirely erased from history. Alexander the Greats troops razed the city to the ground in a drunken riot to celebrate the conquest of the capital, after which time and sand buried it for centuries. It was not until the excavations of the 1930s that many of the relics, reliefs, and clay tablets that offer so much information about Persian life could be studied for the first time. Through archaeological remains, ancient texts, and work by a new generation of historians, a picture can today be built of this remarkable civilization and their capital city. Although the city had been destroyed, the legacy of the Persians survived, even as they mostly remain an enigma to the West and are not nearly as well understood as the Greeks, Romans, or Egyptians. In a sense, the Achaemenid Persian Empire holds some of the most enduring mysteries of ancient civilization. The Parthian people created an empire that lasted almost 500 years, from the mid-3rd century BCE until 224 CE, and it stretched from the Euphrates River in the west to Central Asia and the borders of Bactria in the east (Brosius 2010, 83). In fact, the expansive empire challenged the Romans on numerous occasions for supremacy in the Near East, created the first sustainable link between the peoples of Europe and East Asia, and followed a religion that many consider to be the oldest form of monotheism in the world; but despite these accomplishments the Parthians are often overlooked in favor of the Achaemenid and Sassanid Persians who came before and after them respectively, not to mention the Romans themselves. Although the Parthians may not get top billing in most popular histories of the period, they left an indelible mark on the world that cannot be overstated. During the first half of the 1st millennium CE, an empire arose in Persia that extended its power and influence to Mesopotamia in the east, Arabia in the south, the Caucasus Mountains in the north, and as far east as India. This empire, known alternatively as the Sasanian Empire or Sassanid Empire, was the last of three great dynasties in Persiathe Achaemenid and the Parthian being the first two dynastiesbefore the rise of Islam. In fact, many scholars consider the Sasanian Empire to be the last great empire of the ancient Near East because once it had been obliterated, Islam became the standard religion of the region, ushering in the Middle Ages. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Oliver Cromwell: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: William Irvine Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, European Summary: One of the most controversial figures in British history, Oliver Cromwell entered the world as an insignificant member of the English gentry and left it as the all-powerful Lord Protector of the entirety of England, Scotland, and Ireland. A radical Puritan, Cromwell believed that his meteoric rise through the ranks of the English military and parliament was an expression of God's will. Inside you will hear about.... Proving himself on the battlefields of Englands Civil war, Cromwell signed King Charles Is death warrant only to later become a de facto king himself, ruling the short-lived commonwealth as what some have called a military dictatorship. Love him or loathe him, Cromwells life changed the political landscape of Great Britain and beyond. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Concerning Madame Blavatsky: Theosophical Classics Author: G. R. S. Mead Narrator: Sandra Brautigam Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-17 Publisher: Lamp of Trismegistus Genres: History, European Summary: A writer, scholar in his own right, friend, and confidant, G. R. S. Mead offers a defense of his colleague, H. P. Blavatsky. During her life, she was often accused of being a charlatan. Mead offers first-hand knowledge of working with and knowing Madame Blavatsky and speaks out against reports that attempted to discredit her. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Greek Mythology: Gods, Heroes and the Trojan War of Greek Mythology Author: Stephan Weaver Narrator: D. Michael Hope Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-17 Publisher: Stephan Weaver Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Greek Mythology Gods, Heroes and the Trojan War The Greek Mythology is indeed unparalleled in its engrossing appeal. To date, it serves to be an inspiration to box office hit movies, literature and much more. The fact that Greek Mythology, with its genesis in antiquity, can continue to fascinate generations of the modern world is remarkable in itself, but so are the many intriguing characters such as Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite, Artemis, Ares and Athena. Inside you will learn about Although a simulacrum of the historic literary pieces of Homer and Hesiod, this eBook gives a crisp yet fulfilling account of the Titans, the Olympian gods, their affairs, feuds and rivalries; it provides a through account of the Trojan war and heroes such as Achilles, Hercules and Odysseus. It also includes bonus chapters divulging some enthralling secrets that are less known about the characters of the Greek Mythology. This is a reservoir of the many enchanting chronicles of Greek legends. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Postwar Author: Tony Judt Narrator: Ralph Cosham Format: Unabridged Length: 42 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-17 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Genres: History, European Summary: Random House presents the audiobook edition of Postwar by Tony Judt, read by Ralph Cosham. Tracing the story of postwar Europe and its changing role in the world, Judt's magnificent history of the continent of our times investigates the political, social and cultural history of Europe from the wreckage of postwar Europe to the expansion of the EU into the former Soviet empire. Judt's stress is on the continent as a whole, from Greece to Norway, from Portugal to Russia. This, uniquely, is a history that pays due attention to both Western and Eastern Europe, to cultural and social developments as to political and diplomatic events. Throughout Judt shows how politics, society, culture and popular culture influenced each other. A masterly and definitive history of our continent in a crucial period of its history, Europe in our time. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Roman Army Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Summary: The Roman army is one of the most famous fighting forces in history. Through its power and prowess, a once obscure Italian city forged an empire that encircled the Mediterranean and covered half of Europe. The physical remains of its presence can be traced from the mountainous borders of Scotland to the arid deserts of Egypt, but its legacy is far greater and more enduring, as Rome's influence continues to shape the political, legal, and cultural landscape of Europe to this very day. While the Roman army is rightly famed as an institution, the image of the individual legionary is also an iconic one. The uniformed, disciplined soldier of the late Republic and early Empire is one of the first things many people imagine when they think of Rome. They are the ultimate image of the ancient soldier, their arms and armor instantly recognizable. Their abilities, not only as warriors but also as engineers and administrators, have made them role models for other soldiers through the centuries. In the same vein, their commanders are still celebrated and studied, and generals the world over have tried to emulate the likes of Julius Caesar. Of course, recruiting and equipping the Roman army were hardly easy tasks. Gathering new recruits wasnt difficult since service in the military was a requirement for social advancement, but new soldiers had to be trained to fight as heavy infantry and work together. For these men to be trained properly, however, they needed to have equipment, including swords, shields, javelins, helmets, and assorted armor. In addition to this, the new recruits had to be clothed, fed, and paid, while commanders had to be found. Moreover, one of the key ingredients to Romes success was the militarys complete willingness to incorporate discovered technologies. If a different weapon, type of armor, or basic equipment or artillery worked better than what they were using, the Romans were not afraid to adopt that piece of military hardware for their own uses. Thus, the Romans were almost always using the finest military equipment in the world, all of which had long since proven effective on the field of battle. The Roman Army: The History and Legacy of the Military ?That Revolutionized Ancient Warfare and Made Rome a Global Empire examines the history of one of the most famous fighting forces in the world. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: English Civil War: A History from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: William Irvine Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, European Summary: In 1642, King Charles I and the elected Parliament of England went to war over the future of the Stuart kingdom. Over the next nine years, three civil wars would be fought, devastating the populations of England, Scotland, and Ireland and claiming a death toll of an estimated 800,000 people, including King Charles I himself. You will hear about.... With the authority of the monarchy, the freedom of Parliament, and the power of religion at stake, the English Civil Wars decided the future of Great Britain and influenced the future of politics around the world. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts Author: Andrew Scott, Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Summary: There are few mythological characters that require less of an introduction than Hercules. His "labours" are known and have been reimagined by cultures far beyond their Greek beginnings, and he continues to influence modern culture in more ways than any other ancient Greek hero. What is curious about Hercules's character is that, despite his fame even in the ancient world, there was no authoritative source for his biography. The Library of Myths, commonly though falsely attributed to Apollodorus, is frequently used to illustrate the key episodes of Hercules's life. Despite being written at some time during the 2nd century CE, the Library encapsulates much of the conglomerate of popular tales that has become Herculess vulgate biography. Ultimately, though these tales are well known, their true beauty lies in the social and religious influence of their telling and the historical memories that remain, to this day, as shadows in their lines. The story of Jason and his crew of Argonauts is one of the best-known and most beloved myths of all time. Blockbuster movies have been made about it, and legendary explorer and historian Tim Severin even constructed a replica of the Argo in 1984 and succeeded in sailing it to Colchis (modern-day Georgia). In the ancient world too, this myth was told and retold time and again. The best source of the myth available to the modern reader (generally considered to be Apollonius Rhodiuss Argonautica) comes from the Hellenistic Period (ca. 323-31 BCE), which is very late in terms of most sources available for Greek myth. This means that the story written at that time had already been exposed to centuries of influences and additions. However, mythology is not the study of a storys beginnings alone, and very often, it is the changes and adaptations that provide the story with its most fascinating characteristics. The vague geography of the Argos story will become apparent, but it's also important, because there are numerous theories as to why the ancient writers may have charted the journey as they did. The Argos journey was as revelatory to Jason as it was to the late ancient Greek readers/listeners, since it incorporated many of the mythical, political, and cultural themes that pervaded myths throughout the Mediterranean. These themes accumulated with every revision and retelling of the story until it became a central motif in the Greek mindset, with strands linking it to myth, peoples, and places. It is this story of multitudes that contains the most fascinating curios of Jason and the Argonauts. Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greeces Most Famous Heroes looks at the famous myths. You will learn about Hercules and Jason and the Argonauts like never before. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Warnings Unheeded Author: Andy Brown Narrator: Michael F. Cochrane Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-17 Publisher: WU Press Genres: History, Military Summary: The true stories of mental illness, mass murder, and aviation disaster at a US Air Force base. A brilliant narration of two separate mass-casualty incidents that occurred within days of each other at Fairchild Air Force Base. Using the words of the people who experienced the tragedies, the audiobook provides an in-depth look at the before, during, and after of a preventable "active shooter" incident and an avoidable fatal plane crash. In one tragic week at Fairchild Air Force Base, an "active shooter" terrorized the base hospital, and a talented but reckless pilot crashed a B-52 bomber near the flight line. Both fatal tragedies had been repeatedly predicted by numerous airmen and mental health professionals. In "vivid and thoroughly researched detail", Warnings Unheeded delivers an unprecedented, revealing look at the events that led to the twin tragedies. The audiobook follows an "active shooter" as he progresses toward his crime and dispels the myth that these incidents are random acts of violence committed without warning by otherwise normal individuals. In a parallel account, Warnings Unheeded tells the story of a veteran pilot who was known for exceeding the maneuvering limits of his B-52 bomber. His reckless flying not only endangered the lives of his crew, but also the air show spectators who gathered to watch him perform. When attempts to ground the pilot were unsuccessful, several aviators refused to fly with him and "predicted the worst air show disaster in history." Warnings Unheeded is a unique true crime audiobook authored by Andy Brown, the man who ended the hospital killing spree, and is a result of more than seven years of writing and research. Brown "masterfully weaves" the stories together and intersperses them with chapters revealing the preparations he made that enabled him to end a pistol-versus-rifle gunfight with a 70-yard shot from his handgun. Brown also writes of his experience with the aftermath of the shooting and encourages others to learn from his mistakes when it comes to dealing with the effects of trauma. These empowering stories are exhaustively researched and presented in an objective narrative style that shows what can happen when authorities become complacent, when the precursors of violence are ignored, and when the lessons from history are forgotten. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Ancient Rhodes: The History and Legacy of the Famous Greek Island in Antiquity Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, European Summary: Modern perceptions of classical Greece are almost invariably based on Athens and Sparta, but there are perhaps few areas as consistently undervalued as the island of Rhodes. Although solidly part of the Greek world for as long as there has been one, Rhodes, located just off the coast of Asia Minor, was also from its earliest times a port opening to the civilizations of the Eastern Mediterranean, and Rhodes was involved in every significant moment in ancient Greek history. The island often played a key role in world events that far surpassed its small size and at one point even stood side by side with much larger kingdoms as one of the main powers in the Greek world. In the Archaic and Classical periods, Rhodes often stood as a prime exemplar of the highs and lows of its fellow Greek cities, and as the largest island of the Dodecanese, Rhodes history is largely in line with that of the rest of those islands. Rhodes was first colonized by the Greeks of the Dorian tribe around the eighth century BCE, and it aligned with its fellow Dorian cities on the surrounding islands and the mainland of Asia Minor to form the so-called Doric Hexapolis. After the Ionian revolt near the end of the sixth century BCE, Rhodes, along with other islands, was in the path of the Persian fleet that crossed the Aegean to face off against the Greeks in the Persian Wars. In the aftermath of the Persian Wars, along with the rest of the islands and with Greek Asia Minor, Rhodes was subsumed into the Athenian alliance, which would soon become the Athenian Empire. However, Athens would soon lose its power, and around the end of the Peloponnesian War against Sparta, its hold on its allies would wane. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Englands Most Famous Palaces: The History of Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, European Summary: Im glad weve been bombed. It makes me feel I can look the East End in the face. (The Queen Mother in 1940, after Buckingham Palace had been bombed by the Nazis) When people think of the British royal family, and more specifically where they live, the first image that often pops into mind is that of stately Buckingham Palace, with its changing of the guard and the occasional royal coach leaving or entering. Others may think of the royal country estate of Windsor Castle, a favorite of both Britains longest reigning and second longest reigning monarchs. And there was a time when both royal residences played second fiddle to a much better known home, the elegant Kensington Palace. In his multivolume work Old and New London (1878), Edward Walford wrote, It has often been said by foreigners that if they were to judge of the dignity and greatness of a country by the palace which its sovereign inhabits, they would not be able to ascribe to Her Majesty Queen Victoria that proud position among the crowned heads of Europe which undoubtedly belongs to her. But though Buckingham Palace is far from being so magnificent as Versailles is, or the Tuilleries once were, yet it has about it an air of solidity and modest grandeur, which renders it no unworthy residence for a sovereign who cares more for a comfortable home than for display. This is ultimately what palaces are all about: power and impressions. Buckingham Palace is not different, for though it was originally built as a home of a private citizen, once a king bought it, its future was sealed. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Egyptian Mythology: A Concise Guide to the Ancient Gods and Beliefs of Egyptian Mythology Author: Hourly History Narrator: Bridger Conklin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, Ancient Summary: In this brief introduction to the subject of Egyptian mythology, the author has given a lot of thought to the context of the subject. There is a useful historical timeline which allows the listener to follow the complexities of Egyptian history and locate the mythology within the development of the country. Inside you will learn about.... The audiobook includes the myths of creation in some detail and introduces the top deities in a pantheon of over two thousand god and goddesses. The presence and importance of the Nile is discussed, and details of daily life, including the rituals followed in the temples, essentially the backbone of the economy, are well covered. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Celtic Mythology Author: Hourly History Narrator: Bridger Conklin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, European Summary: The gifted W.B. Yeats wrote of his own people, "...[E]ven a newspaperman, if you entice him into a cemetery at midnight, will believe in phantoms, for everyone is a visionary if you scratch him deep enough. But the Celt, unlike any other, is a visionary without scratching." This introduction to Celtic mythology will serve the novice well - for it is a complicated history with the earliest written records destroyed by the marauding Vikings. Inside you will read about.... The oral tradition harks back to 4000 BCE and is a compilation of myths and cultures of many different peoples, including the Indo-Iranians, Slavs, Greeks, Germans, Austrians, and finally, the Gauls, who washed up on the shores of the Emerald Isle. Whatever aspect of this rich, mystical, and lavishly embellished heritage you would like to investigate further, you will find the author has supplied a marker to guide you on your way. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Vietnam War Trivia Book: Fascinating Facts and Interesting Vietnam War Stories Author: Bill O'Neill, Dwayne Walker Narrator: Derek Newman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: LAK Publishing Genres: History, Military Summary: The Vietnam War. From the gory photos captured on the ground to the protest songs that soundtracked a generation of rebels and radicals, this 20-year war left a mark on the world thats not going to disappear soon. If you live in the United States (not to mention Vietnam itself), youve probably been affected by the war - whether you know it or not. But do you wish you had answers to some questions about the war? What were the stories behind the iconic pictures? Why did it divide the United States more than any war before or since? Would you like to be able to casually explain an issue or relate a story that would shock or impress the whole room? With the help of this Vietnam War book, you can! In just a few minutes a day, you can be an expert in Vietnam War history and impress both your friends and your history teachers. Each chapter of our trivia book is broken up into 15 bite-size sections. These sections are either interesting stories or clear, simple breakdowns of the Vietnam Wars main issues. Its a pretty complicated war, but unlike most war books, this one will make those difficult issues seem easy and exciting. Every chapter also ends with 20 fascinating facts and five quick questions to test your knowledge. And unlike some Vietnam War books, were not going to overwhelm you with a million dates and names - our Vietnam War stories are guaranteed to both intrigue and educate! Get ready to meet characters from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnams George Washington, to Peter Lemon, drug enthusiast and Medal of Honour winner. Find out what led to the war and why it went so badly. Meet the people in Vietnam who risked their lives and the people in America who stood up against the war. Learn why the Soviet Union stayed away, how a herbicide changed the definition of a war crime, and how Harris Tweed suits saved lives. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The History of Ireland in 50 Events Author: Stephan Weaver Narrator: Randall R. Berner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Stephan Weaver Genres: History, European Summary: The Burren, the Ring of Kerry, the Giants Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher - green Ireland is indeed a tower of intrigue. The nation is home to most of the worlds enchanting sites, and behind the generous bounties of nature lies a history that is all the more enchanting. You will learn about.... Prehistoric to modern, this audioook chronicles every prominent event that led to the sculpting of todays Ireland. The Viking invasion, the arrival of the Black Death, the Irish confederate wars, the Irish civil war, Bloody Sunday, and many more are discussed. Giving a crisp yet adequate account of 50 historic events of Ireland, the audioook provides you a lofty insight into the making of this rich nation. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Wreckers Author: Bella Bathurst Narrator: Rebecca Crankshaw Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, European Summary: From the best-selling author of The Lightouse Stevensons, a gripping history of the drama and danger of wrecking since the 18th-century - and the often grisly ingenuity of British wreckers, scavengers of the sea. A fine wreck has always represented sport, pleasure, treasure and, in many cases, the difference between living well and just getting by. The Cornish were supposed to be so ferocious that notices of shipwrecks were given out during morning service by the minister whilst the congregation spent their time concocting elaborate theological justifications for drowning the survivors. Treeless islanders relied on the harvest of storms to furnish themselves with rafters, boat hulls, fence posts and floors. In other places false lights were set up with grisly ingenuity along the coast to lure boats to destruction. With romance, insight and dry wit, Bella Bathurst traces the history of wrecking, looting and salvaging in the British Isles since the 18th century and leading up to the present day. 'For a fully laden general cargo to run to ground in an accessible position is more or less like having Selfridges crash-land in your back garden,' she writes. 'A Selfridges with the prices removed.' Far from being a black-and-white crime, wrecking is often seen as opaque by its practitioners - the divisions between theft and recovery are small. No successful legal prosecution has ever been brought; the RNLI was founded by wreckers - even today lifeboat crews maintain the right to claim salvage; and since the sinking of the Cita in 1997, the inhabitants of the Scilly Isles have a startling propensity to sport Ben Sherman shirts. In settings ranging from the eerily perambulatory Goodwin Sands to the wreck-strewn waters off the coast of Durham, these murky tales of resourcefulness and quick-witted opportunism open a beguiling vista of life at the rough edges of our land and legality. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Titolo: Il Settecento (Storia d'Italia e d'Europa 47-54) Autore: vari Narratore: Eugenio Farn Formato: Unabridged Durata: 9 hrs and 59 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-11-17 Editore: Il Narratore s.r.l. Categoria: History, European Riepilogo: Nella storia della civiltà europea il Settecento rappresenta una tappa fondamentale; è un'età di profondo e generale rinnovamento in tutti i campi: politico, sociale e culturale. La prima metà del secolo è segnata da tre guerre di successione: la guerra di successione spagnola (1704-12), la guerra di successione polacca (1733-35), la guerra di successione austriaca (1740-48). La situazione europea dopo la pace di Aquisgrana del 1748 presenta profondi cambiamenti rispetto alla fine del Seicento. Anzitutto le potenze principali sono ormai l'Inghilterra e la Francia. Si delineano poi tre nuove potenze: l'Impero Asburgico, il Regno di Prussia e la Russia zarista. La Spagna è ormai una potenza di secondo piano, anche se, con i Borboni, mantiene una certa influenza sull'Italia meridionale. La situazione politica italiana resta caratterizzata dalla decadenza politica e sociale e dalla dipendenza dalle potenze straniere, e gli stati del Bel Paese diventano spesso oggetto di scambio fra le grandi potenze europee. Ma il '700 vede anche grandi cambiamenti in campo tecnico, scientifico e filosofico. Con la Rivoluzione industriale vengono introdotte innovative tecnologie (in primis la macchina a vapore di Watt); in campo economico e sociale vi è la diffusione delle attività industriali, progrediscono i commerci e si afferma la borghesia come classe sociale intraprendente e dinamica; in campo politico le monarchie assolute conoscono un inarrestabile declino, accelerato dalle Rivoluzioni Americana e Francese. Tale rinnovamento trova il suo supporto culturale nell'Illuminismo. Questo audiolibro raccoglie insieme gli otto volumi della "Storia d'Italia e d'Europa" pubblicati e disponibili separatamente, dal vol. 47 "Il sogno dei filosofi" fino al vol. 54 "Francia: la fine dell'Ancien Régime"; un percorso storico descritto con un linguaggio chiaro e reso ancor più intelligibile dalla lettura esperta di Eugenio Farn. ©2017 il Narratore S.r.l. (P)2017 il Narratore S.r.l. Contatto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Africa: African History from Ancient Egypt to Modern South Africa Author: Raymond C. Nelson Narrator: Sam Bubis Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Raymond C. Nelson Genres: History, Ancient Summary: What wove the African continent into the rich fabric of cultures and peoples that it is today? Where did ancient culture, trade, and civilization begin? How did the African people survive and thrive despite European colonization and apartheid? These are just some of the questions youll find answers to in Africa: African History from Ancient Egypt to Modern South Africa. Africa is a vast continent whose waters, fertile lands, minerals, and diverse wildlife nurtured humankind since ancient times until European colonization and exploitation caused immeasurable suffering and loss. To understand how Africa developed, thrived, suffered, and emerged into the rich tapestry of peoples that it is today, take a trip back to the ancient River Nile and the East African coast. Witness: Start your study of the struggles and triumphs of the African people today with Africa: African History from Ancient Egypt to Modern South Africa. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com