History

Bonaparte in Egypt and the Egyptians of To-day

by Haji A. Browne Read by LibriVox Volunteers 2.3
Knowing the Egyptian as I know him, I cannot but think that he is greatly misunderstood, even by those who are sincerely anxious to befriend…

Declaration of Rights

by Stamp Act Congress Read by Shurtagal 3
In the wake of growing tensions between the American colonies and British rule, the Declaration of Rights emerges as a pivotal document in t…

Heroes of the Middle Ages

by Eva March Tappan Read by Kristine Bekere 3.2
"The object of this book is to bring together stories of the most important movements in the history of Europe during the Middle Ages, …

CBS and NBC Radio - French Surrender

by Various
Experience a pivotal moment in history with this broadcast from CBS and NBC Radio, detailing the French surrender during World War II. This …

Tales of English Minsters

by Elizabeth W. Grierson Read by David Wales 4
This short book was originally written for children, though adults will also find it worthwhile. It tells interesting history of Hereford i…

Beacon Lights of History

by John Lord Read by KHand 3.2
Volume Two of the series, this book focuses on the leaders of the Jewish faith from Abraham to Saint Paul. Summary by KHand

So The Story Goes

Read by Johnnie Neblett 4.5
"So The Story Goes" features human-interest stories based on authentic facts, exploring little-known quirks of fate that have chan…

The Lives of the Queens of England

by Agnes Strickland Read by Ann Boulais 3.2
The Lives of the Queens of England is a multi-volumed work attributed to Agnes Strickland, though it was mostly researched and written by he…

Sixteenth-century Bristol

by John Latimer Read by Elaine Webb 2.3
Plague, piracy and payments to members of Parliament! The town of Bristol, England in the Sixteenth Century was a fascinating place, and Joh…

The History Teacher's Magazine

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers
"The History Teacher’s Magazine is devoted to the interests of teachers of History, Civics, and related subjects in the fields of Geogr…

On the Star

by Pseudo-Eusebius 4.7
A theological commentary about the Star of Bethlehem prophecy, claiming that it was preserved in the archives of Eastern kings. It's not rea…

The Lives of the Queens of England

by Agnes Strickland Read by Ann Boulais 3
>The Lives of the Queens of England is a multi-volumed work attributed to Agnes Strickland, though it was mostly researched and written b…

Amendments to the United States Constitution

by United States Government and Unit Read by Shurtagal 3.2
The Amendments to the United States Constitution represent a vital evolution of American democracy, encapsulating the rights and freedoms th…

The English Governess at the Siamese Court

by Anna Harriette Leonowens Read by LibriVox Volunteers 0.5
In 1862 Anna Leonowens accepted an offer made by the Siamese consul in Singapore, Tan Kim Ching, to teach the wives and children of Mongkut,…

The Social History of Smoking

by George L. Apperson Read by LibriVox Volunteers 2.4
This work tells the history of smoking in England from the social point of view. Thus it does not deal with the history of tobacco growing o…

A Book of Discovery

by M. B. Synge Read by Kristine Bekere 3
Telling the history of geographical discoveries, "Book of Discovery" is a record of splendid endurance, of hardships bravely borne…

Wings Over Jordan

The June 18, 1944 episode of Wings Over Jordan is a significant broadcast that captures the essence of the time. This particular episode is …

Laws

by Plato Read by Geoffrey Edwards 3.2
Laws is Plato's final and most extensive dialogue, exploring the foundations of a just society and the role of law in governance. Written du…

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