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D-Day: The Normandy Invasion - Operation Overlord - The Defining Battle of World War 2 - June 6, 194

Interested in World War II but short on time for lengthy audiobooks? Let The History Journals be your guide on an hourly history tour. In this edition, uncover the true story of D-Day, the Normandy Invasion. On June 6, 1944, D-Day marked the beginning of the end of World War II. Codenamed "Operation Overlord," it caught the German Army off guard as Allied soldiers from around the world stormed the beaches. Despite treacherous weather and stormy seas, the Allies' courageous initiative led to the liberation of France and the march toward victory. Discover remarkable stories of courage, from Pegasus Bridge to the warm welcome by liberated French citizens, the brave rangers at Pointe du Hoc, the fierce battle for "Omaha" beach, and the extraordinary Piper Bill Millin. This combined offensive saw Allied servicemen from across the globe becoming comrades in arms, forming an unforgettable chapter in history.

Liam Dale (Author), Liam Dale (Narrator)

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[German] - Witten - ker, wat schön! - Typen Orte Dönekes (ungekürzt)

Mark Daniels Liebeserklärung an die Ruhrstadt und die Menschen, die seine Herzensheimat prägen. Das Buch erzählt kuriose und berührende Geschichten unter anderem von Peter Steger, Hildegard Doebner, 'Earny' Dussin, Franco und Dominik Sapia oder Eddi und seinen Durst & Wurst Express. Historie und Humor strömen aus Orten wie Muttental, Thyssen, Wiesenviertel oder der Tanzschule Feldmann-Hartmann. Mark Daniel gleicht Vergangenheit mit Gegenwart ab und versammelt Anekdoten, die eine Menge erzählen über diesen speziellen Humor, um den andere den Ruhrpott so beneiden. Ein in Kapitel gegossenes, generationsübergreifendes Klassentreffen.

Mark Daniel (Author), Mark Daniel (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Flucht (ungekürzt)

Die Geschichte einer Flucht aus der DDR im Sommer 1989, eingerahmt in die historischen Ereignisse von damals. Halle Neustadt, 27.Januar 1989 (Deutsche Demokratische Republik) Ganz leise bewege ich mich mitten in der Nacht vom Flur aus durch das Wohnzimmer in Richtung Balkon. Bloß nicht meine Eltern aufwecken. Nur schnell 2 Flaschen Bier holen und wieder raus aus der Wohnung. Auf dem Rückweg im Wohnzimmer klingelt plötzlich das Telefon. Samstag Nacht, 2 Uhr morgens. Nach kurzem zögern gehe ich ran damit das laute klingeln niemanden aufweckt. 'Hallo?' frage ich in die Stille. 'Thomas, bist du das?' fragt jemand aus der Ferne. Als ich die Frage bejahe, höre ich den unglaublichen Satz. 'Thomas, ich bin's. Roman. ICH BIN IM WESTEN.' Dieser Satz ist der Auftakt zu meiner Geschichte. Die Geschichte meiner Flucht aus der DDR im Sommer 1989. Eingebettet in historische Ereignisse wie den Fall der ersten Grenzanlagen in Ungarn im Mai 1989, die Kommunalwahl in der DDR bis hin zum Fall der Mauer am 9.November 1989 erzähle ich meine eigene Geschichte die mich und meinen Freund Karsten von Halle-Neustadt über das Riesengebirge in der damaligen CSSR nach Ungarn und schließlich bis an die bis dahin schwer gesicherte Grenze zu Österreich gebracht hat. Heute über 30 Jahre später sind die Ereignisse immer noch lebendig und hier zum ersten mal niedergeschrieben.

Thomas Schindler (Author), Volker Biock (Narrator)

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The Roman Empire for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of Emperors and the Empires of

Explore the captivating Roman Empire and learn fascinating insights about a crucial period in ancient history. You’ll learn everything from how it started and ended to the emperors and the history of important women often forgotten! If you’ve ever wondered what life was like in the Roman Empire – and the incredible achievements and legacies behind –this is the audiobook for you! History will come alive with fun facts, helpful pronunciation prompts for tricky words, and useful descriptions for new words. Plus, there’s even a bonus chapter at the end! At the end of each chapter, there are fun activities. Here’s just a hint of the weird and wonderful things you’ll discover about the Roman Empire: - Assassination plots - was everyone trying to kill someone? - How a love affair with an Egyptian Queen sparked the start of an Empire - Gladiators - the Roman love of blood and gore - The many incredible Roman buildings that are still being used today! - How to count like a Roman - The British tribal queen who took on the Romans - How the plants in our solar system got their names from the Romans - The Greek influence on Roman culture - The good, the bad, and the downright mad emperors who ruled - An empire divided - why Rome was split in half - The important wars and the men who fought them - What Romans did for fun - The slave who led a rebellion against the might of Rome - And so much more! Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into the past today!

Captivating History (Author), Jay Herbert (Narrator)

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The Great Northern War: The History of the Conflict that Made Russia the Dominant Empire in the Balt

The Great Northern War, fought from 1700-1721, gets its name from the fact the war focused on the Baltic, but the battlefields extended into Germany and deep into Poland and Ukraine. Sweden was a military power with a small empire in the Baltic, while Russia was still a landlocked place, backward when compared to the rest of Europe, not very powerful, and highly xenophobic. The Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth was still powerful, and the Cossacks were still free. Moreover, despite the fact the Ottoman Empire was weakened, it held sway in the Balkans and deep into Eastern Europe, and the Krim Tatars were still raiding into Ukraine, Russia, and Poland for slaves. The Great Northern War would involve the Ottomans and the Tatars as well. Given the length of the conflict, perhaps it’s not surprising that other Western European kingdoms ended up in the mix. Brandenburg-Prussia was involved in the later phases of the war - Frederick William was an elector of Brandenburg and had just been granted the right (by the Holy Roman Emperor) to call himself king in Prussia. He held both titles, but there was still a formal separation between Brandenburg and Prussia. Frederick William was strongly interested in acquiring some or all of Pomerania, a region on the Baltic coast, particularly in acquiring a port, which would eliminate paying Swedish tolls in Swedish-controlled ports. Ultimately, the most important aspect of the war is that it laid the foundations for the Russian Empire. By 1718, the Russians had conquered most of Finland, the port of Riga, and the Swedish city of Vyborg. These gains in the Baltic Sea strengthened the burgeoning Russian Empire and provided ports and access to the rich resources of Finland, including valuable meat and lumber. Peter also proved to be a rather benevolent conqueror, allowing these regions to maintain both their faith and culture.

Charles River Editors (Author), Kc Wayman (Narrator)

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The Spanish Empire in the Americas: The History of Spain’s Colonization across Central America and S

By the time Christopher Columbus started setting east from the New World, he had explored San Salvador in the Bahamas (which he thought was Japan), Cuba (which he thought was China), and Hispaniola, the source of gold. As the common story goes, Columbus, en route back to Spain from his first journey, called in at Lisbon as a courtesy to brief the Portuguese King John II of his discovery of the New World. King John subsequently protested that according to the 1479 Treaty of Alcáçovas, which divided the Atlantic Ocean between Spanish and Portuguese spheres of influence, the newly discovered lands rightly belonged to Portugal. To make clear the point, a Portuguese fleet was authorized and dispatched west from the Tagus to lay claim to the “Indies,” which prompted a flurry of diplomatic activity in the court of Ferdinand and Isabella. At the time, Spain lacked the naval power to prevent Portugal from acting on this threat, and the result was the hugely influential 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas. The Treaty of Tordesillas was one of the most important documents of its kind of the age, for it established the essential parameters of the two competing empires, the first of the major European imperial entities. The Treaty of Tordesillas drew an imaginary line from pole to pole, running 100 leagues west of the westernmost islands of the Azores. According to the terms of a supporting papal bull, all the lands to the west of that belonged to Spain, and all of those to the east belonged to Portugal. What this meant in practical terms was that Portugal was given Africa and the Indian Ocean while Spain was granted all the lands to the west, including the Americas and the Caribbean, all collectively known as the “Indies,” or the New World. Perhaps inevitably, a regional rivalry had developed as the Portuguese began to establish a colony in Brazil and push its boundaries southwards. 

Charles River Editors (Author), Victoria Woodson (Narrator)

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The Spanish Empire in the Americas: The History of Spain’s Colonization across Central America and S

By the time Christopher Columbus started setting east from the New World, he had explored San Salvador in the Bahamas (which he thought was Japan), Cuba (which he thought was China), and Hispaniola, the source of gold. As the common story goes, Columbus, en route back to Spain from his first journey, called in at Lisbon as a courtesy to brief the Portuguese King John II of his discovery of the New World. King John subsequently protested that according to the 1479 Treaty of Alcáçovas, which divided the Atlantic Ocean between Spanish and Portuguese spheres of influence, the newly discovered lands rightly belonged to Portugal. To make clear the point, a Portuguese fleet was authorized and dispatched west from the Tagus to lay claim to the “Indies,” which prompted a flurry of diplomatic activity in the court of Ferdinand and Isabella. At the time, Spain lacked the naval power to prevent Portugal from acting on this threat, and the result was the hugely influential 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas. The Treaty of Tordesillas was one of the most important documents of its kind of the age, for it established the essential parameters of the two competing empires, the first of the major European imperial entities. The Treaty of Tordesillas drew an imaginary line from pole to pole, running 100 leagues west of the westernmost islands of the Azores. According to the terms of a supporting papal bull, all the lands to the west of that belonged to Spain, and all of those to the east belonged to Portugal. What this meant in practical terms was that Portugal was given Africa and the Indian Ocean while Spain was granted all the lands to the west, including the Americas and the Caribbean, all collectively known as the “Indies,” or the New World. Perhaps inevitably, a regional rivalry had developed as the Portuguese began to establish a colony in Brazil and push its boundaries southwards. 

Charles River Editors (Author), Victoria Woodson (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El Imperio Romano: Una guía fascinante de la Roma imperial y la Pax Romana

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro: - Roma imperial: Una guía fascinante de acontecimientos y hechos que debe conocer sobre el Imperio romano - La Pax Romana: Una guía fascinante de la antigua Roma durante el periodo de paz romana En la primera parte de este libro, usted: - La caída de la República romana y el surgimiento del ilustre Imperio romano. - La vida y las conquistas de César, así como su asesinato final a manos de sus senadores. - La fascinante vida de Octavio Augusto y el inicio de la Pax Romana. - La «reducción» gradual de la calidad de los emperadores, empezando por el burocrático Tiberio, que finalmente abandonó Roma. - La increíble vida del sucesor de Tiberio, Calígula, logrando gran notoriedad. - El largo reinado del emperador Claudio, cuyas dos esposas, Mesalina y Agripina la Joven, marcaron el futuro de Roma. - Nerón, quien (tal vez) prendió fuego a Roma y que fue sin duda un emperador fuera de lo común, además de aficionado a las artes. En la segunda parte de este libro, usted: - Cómo evolucionó el imperio a partir de la antigua república y quiénes fueron los hombres que propiciaron los cambios. - Qué hizo único el reinado de cada emperador. - Cuáles fueron algunas de las épocas más turbulentas durante este período general de paz. - Quiénes fueron los mejores emperadores durante la Pax Romana y cuáles fueron considerados los peores. - Qué papel desempeñaron las provincias y la expansión territorial en el crecimiento y desarrollo del imperio. - Cómo se estratificaba la Roma imperial. - Qué cambios sociales se produjeron con la abolición de la república y la vuelta a un modelo monárquico. Desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el botón «añadir a la cesta» para comenzar su viaje a El Imperio Romano.

Captivating History (Author), Luis Trumper (Narrator)

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The Spanish Civil War: A Captivating Guide to Its Causes, Battles, and Lasting Impact

Do you know the bloody story of the Spanish Civil War and what we need to learn from it to understand today’s world? The Spanish Civil War is more relevant than ever, yet it is not that well known. However, the lessons that we can learn from the war can help us today in our divided world. The Spanish Civil War is seen as a dress rehearsal for WWII. However, few understand its origins, causes, and main battles. Few historians have presented an exciting and easy-to-understand account of the battles and the major campaigns by land and sea. Too many historians are concerned about certain aspects of the war and treat the war as only a prequel to the Second World War. That is going to change with this work. This comprehensive guide will present the key battles in chronological order. Get ready for an exciting trip into history to learn the real truth about the Spanish Civil War. Here are some of the things that you will learn: - Who were the main players in the war? - Who were the international forces that played a role in the battles? - The brutal nature of the conflict and who suffered - What was the role of the African army from Morocco? - What were the main battles, and how were they fought? - How did the Spanish Civil War contribute to the outbreak of WWII? - How did a democracy collapse, and what lessons does this offer us in our conflict-riven times? - How can the Spanish Civil War help us to better understand international events today? Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about the Spanish Civil War!

Captivating History (Author), Jay Herbert (Narrator)

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Imperial Germany’s Colonization in Africa: The History of the German Efforts and Conflicts to Coloni

Before the mid-19th century, European intervention in much of tropical Africa was extremely difficult because of the disease gradient. The combination of malaria and yellow fever commonly killed off half of European troops stationed in West Africa each year. It was the reverse of the conquest of the Americas, where introduced diseases wiped out 50 million indigenous Americans, opening the land to settlement and greatly reducing the ability to resist. This was much less of a problem in temperate southern Africa, accounting for the Dutch being able to set up a colony there in the 17th century. The political situation was also important. Germany did not exist as a nation until 1871, when the German Empire was declared, following the decisive defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Germany united into a single nation under the former king of Prussia, who became kaiser (meaning emperor). Previously, Germany had been a linguistic and cultural region fragmented into a welter of kingdoms, dukedoms, margraviates, bishoprics, and free cities. The German Empire would prove to be the most short-lived of all, because, along with the Russian and Ottoman Empires, it did not survive World War I. In 1919, Germany lost all of its African colonies, which then accrued as League of Nations mandated territories either to France or Britain. The mandate over German South West Africa, the future Namibia, was placed under British control by proxy, and its day-to-day administration was handled from South Africa. Ultimately, South Africa absorbed South West Africa as a virtual province and resisted pressure to cede authority to the United Nations for decades. However, the contest between Germany and Britain on the African continent during the late 19th century would also create the conditions that led to the North Africa Campaign in World War II.

Charles River Editors (Author), Steve Knupp (Narrator)

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[Italian] - Ordine del giorno presentato al Gran Consiglio del Fascismo: 25 luglio 1943

Il Gran Consiglio, riunendosi in questi giorni di supremo cimento, volge innanzi tutto il suo pensiero agli eroici combattenti d'ogni arma, che fianco a fianco con la fiera gente di Sicilia, in cui più alta risplende l'univoca fede del popolo italiano, rinnovano le nobili tradizioni di estremo valore e l'indomito spirito di sacrificio delle nostre gloriose Forze armate (...)

Dino Grandi (Author), Valerio Di Stefano (Narrator)

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Six Wives of Henry VIII

The six wives of Henry VIII have become defined in a popular sense not so much by their lives as by the way these lives ended. But, as Antonia Fraser conclusively proves, they were rich and feisty characters. They may have been victims of Henry's obsession with a male heir, but they displayed considerable strength and intelligence at a time when their sex supposedly possessed little of either. Inevitably there was great rivalry and jealously between them. The story Antonia Fraser tells is romantic and cruel, funny and sad, dramatic and enthralling.

Antonia Fraser (Author), Emma Gregory (Narrator)

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