History

A Classical Education: The Stuff You Wish You'd been Taught at School

• UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 56 mins)
• By Caroline Taggart
• Narrated By Bill Wallis
• Whispersync for Voice-ready

Is the Greek alphabet all Greek to you? Is geometry your Achilles heel and does your knowledge of Homer have more to do with The Simpsons than the Sirens? From engineering and architecture to drama and democracy, the world around us is founded on the principles and discoveries of the Ancient World, yet our understanding of it is episodic at best.

The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 - A Level Series: Audio Tutorials for those studying and teaching The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995

• Abridged/Unabridged (2 hrs and 21 mins)
• By Mark Hurst, Richard MacFarlane
• Narrated By Matthew Addis, Jennifer English

The Cold War sent shivers down the spines of ordinary people, with the world holding its breath and confronting the spectre of nuclear armageddon. Throughout this A level series, students will learn about all the core aspects of the Cold War in Europe. Written by Dr Mark Hurst, an honorary fellow at the University of Kent and Cold War specialist and Richard McFarlane, a senior OCR examiner and Head of Humanities at Nottingham Girls High School.

The Mighty Dead: Why Homer Matters

• UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 28 mins)
• By Adam Nicolson
• Narrated By Dugald Bruce Lockhart
• Whispersync for Voice-ready

From where does Homer come? And why does Homer matter? His epic poems of war and suffering can still speak to us of the role of destiny in life, of cruelty, of humanity and its frailty, but why they do is a mystery. How can we be so intimate with something so distant? The Mighty Dead is a magical journey of discovery across wide stretches of the past, sewn together by some of the oldest stories we have - the great ancient poems of Homer and their metaphors of life and trouble.

Germany 1919-1945 History GCSE Study Guide

• UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 32 mins)
• By George Harrison, Mark Hurst
• Narrated By Matt Addis, Jennifer English

The significance of what occurred in Germany during our period of study needs no exaggeration. This GCSE series on Germany 1919-1945 really brings alive all the main themes that are required for your History GCSE course, giving you an in-depth knowledge of all the main points, including the establishment of the Weimar Republic, the problems faced by the Weimar Republic from 1919-1923, its recovery from those problems and, finally, the Third Reich.

The French Revolution and Rule of Napoleon (1774-1815) A Level Series: Audio Tutorials for Those Studying and Teaching the French Revolution and Rise of Napoleon

• UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 36 mins)
• By William Doyle, Mike Wells
• Narrated By Matthew Addis, Jennifer English

Mike Wells and one of the leading academics in the subject, Professor William Doyle, come together to examine a period in history which sent shock waves around the world, inspired millions, and still has the ability to send a shiver down the spine. Our History A Level series on the French Revolution and Napoleon fully follows the curriculum, providing new and fresh perspectives on this period, and will fully prepare and inform you throughout the course and provide a valuable resource when it comes to your exams.

Inter War Year 1919-1939 History GCSE Study Guide

• UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 48 mins)
• By Nicola White, Roy Huggins Hurst
• Narrated By Alexander Piggins, Jonathan Matthews

The Inter War Years are a fascinating period of history, swinging from 'never again' to the start of another world war. Our Inter War Years GCSE series not only brings this alive but also sets out everything you will need to know for both your coursework and your exams. Starting from the end of World War I, it examines the peace treaties and how fair they were, whether or not the League of Nations was successful and why international peace had collapsed by 1939. Each chapter will address these questions and give you enough detail to help prepare for your exams.

The American Revolutuion 1740-1796 - An Audiopi Study Guide: Audio Tutorials for those studying and teaching the American Revolution

• ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 16 mins)
• By Phil Lyons, Ben Marsh
• Narrated By Kevin Murphy, Olivia Mace

The American Revolution saw Britain lose control of its prize colonial possessions across the Atlantic. A new nation emerged which would gradually make its mark on the world stage. In this History A Level series written by Dr Ben Marsh of the University of Kent and Head of History and senior examiner Phil Lyons, we will be examining this fascinating period of history, including the causes of the war of Independence, why Britain lost it and why America won, and the establishment of the constitution.

Medicine in Britain 1250-Present: A Study Guide for GCSE History

• UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 50 mins)
• By Danielle Marsh, Emily Bartlett, Emma Purce
• Narrated By Robbie Curran, Zoe Lambrakis

This series for GCSE History follows the Edexcel specification and will furnish you with all the information required for your coursework and exam. It's a fascinating subject, and our series has been designed not only to provide you with the necessary information but also to bring the subject to life with music and sound effects.

The Water Margin

• ABRIDGED (38 mins)
• By Shi Naian, Christine Sun
• Narrated By Michelle Tate

Although Song Jiang is only a lowly local government official, he is loyal to the emperor and kind to all the citizens in his care. But Song is in trouble. A series of unfortunate incidents have led to him being arrested, and his political enemies are keen to see him sentenced to death. There is still hope, however. One hundred and eight brave bandits from Mount Liang have heard of Song’s good name and are willing to rescue him as long as Song will lead them in rebelling against the corrupt government.

Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany (1919-1963) Study Guide: Audio Tutorials for those studying and teaching Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919-1963

• UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 22 mins)
• By Michael Stibbe, Mike Wells
• Narrated By Melissa Woodbridge, Tom Collinson

Mike Wells and one of the leading academics in the subject, Professor Matthew Stibbe, come together to examine this most important period within Germany's history. OCR History A Level: Democracy and Dictatorships (1919-1963) fully follows the curriculum, starting from the failed attempt to establish democracy in Germany to the split between East and West Germany and the establishment of West Germany's economic powerhouse. It provides new and fresh perspectives on this period.

Il calo delle nascite in Italia (Audionews)

• UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 5 mins)
• By Emilio Crippi
• Narrated By Lorenzo Visi

I numeri parlano chiaro: da gennaio a giugno 2016, i nuovi nati in Italia sono diminuiti del 6%. Si tratta quindi di quasi 14mila bambini in meno di sei mesi. Non è certo una novità per il nostro paese, che negli ultimi anni ha seguito una linea discendente e costante delle nascite. Ma negli ultimi tempi questa tendenza si è accentuata in maniera decisa e, unita a un aumento della popolazione anziana, sta portando a un sostenuto calo demografico nel nostro paese.

Street Food

• UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 8 mins)
• By Paolo Wang
• Narrated By Francesca Di Modugno

Le Audioricette sono un nuovo modo per scoprire e approfondire la preparazione, le caratteristiche e la storia dei tuoi piatti preferiti. Ogni audiobook contiene la spiegazione passo passo di cinque semplici e gustose ricette per stuzzicare la tua fantasia in cucina, e una ricca e approfondita sezione sulla storia e le caratteristiche dei piatti. Nel mondo frenetico e caotico in cui viviamo (soprattutto nelle grandi città), sentiamo parliamo sempre di più di "street food", cibo da strada.

Early Elizabethans 1558-1588 GCSE History

• UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 4 mins)
• By Glyn Redworth, Christopher Eades
• Narrated By Alexander Piggins, Zoe Lambrakis

Elizabeth is viewed as one of our greatest monarchs. She committed herself to her country, even ruling out marriage in favour of her subjects. It has been called a golden age. Welcome to our GCSE series on Elizabethan England, 1558-1588, where we discuss this fascinating period and question whether or not it was as golden as first thought. The series is broken down into four areas, each area focused on one of the four key topics to be studied: accession, religion, challenges and society.

USA 1919-1941 History GCSE Study Guide

• UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 20 mins)
• By David Perkins, Jakub Gaweda
• Narrated By Alexander Piggins, Zoe Lambrakis

American influence across the world really started to be felt for the first time during this period of study. The Roaring '20s conjure up images of wealth, parties, music, gangsters, cars and an emerging Hollywood. The cultural influence of the US was starting to spread. The 1930s Wall Street crash and subsequent depression reverberated around the world and still do. Our GCSE History series for USA 1919-1941 has been written by Briton Dr David Perkins and American historian Jakub Gaweda and gives a fascinating insight into these turbulent times.

Shari'a: La legge sacra dell'Islam

• UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 15 mins)
• By Massimo Papa, Lorenzo Ascanio
• Narrated By Eugenio Farn

Le grandi migrazioni di popolazioni di fede musulmana verso l'Europa, la globalizzazione dei mercati, i moti della «Primavera araba» hanno accorciato le distanze tra noi e il mondo islamico, rendendo indispensabile la conoscenza non solo sociale e storica, ma anche giuridica, di quelle società. Il complesso sistema normativo conosciuto come shari'a rappresenta l'insieme di regole che disciplinano la vita della comunità dei fedeli musulmani, dal matrimonio ai contratti, alle pene. Come si è evoluto il diritto islamico dalla fine del XIX secolo ad oggi.

Lotta alla mafia

• UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 13 mins)
• By Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò
• Narrated By Elena De Bertolis

Quando parliamo di mafia ci riferiamo comunemente alle organizzazioni criminose, sorte in Sicilia circa due secoli fa, con lo scopo di sostituirsi allo Stato nell'attuazione della giustizia. Un sistema di giustizia che si basa però sulla segretezza e l'omertà e che non esita a ricorre a intimidazioni, estorsioni, sequestri e omicidi quando si tratta di difendere gli interessi dei propri affiliati e gli interessi economici privati dell'organizzazione stessa.

Later Tudors 1547-1603 History A Level Audio Tutorials

• UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 20 mins)
• By Nick Fellows, Glyn Redworth
• Narrated By Glyn Redworth, Matt Ellis, Jennifer English

The Later Tudors is a fascinating period of study, and who better to lead us through the series than Oxford Historian Dr Glyn Redworth, an early modern history specialist, and Chief History A Level Examiner Nick Fellows? This audio guide provides all the detail required for those taking the Later Tudors for History A Level, with Glyn Redworth providing academic insights across some of the key topics required.

Modern Britain 1930-1997 History A Level Series: Audio Tutorials for those Studying and Teaching Modern Britain 1930-1997

• UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 16 mins)
• By Eric Evans, Michael Wells
• Narrated By Penny Andrews, Andrew Cresswell

Ranging from the biggest international economic depression in modern history, through a world war to dramatic economic and social change, our series will provide you with detailed insight and address the key arguments across the core events and protagonists.

Early Tudors History - A Level Audio Tutorials

• UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 17 mins)
• By Nick Fellows, Glyn Redworth, Katie Fellows
• Narrated By Matt Addis, Jennifer English, Gyln Redworth

The Early Tudors A Level History series takes you through the OCR specification step by step, ensuring that you have the necessary knowledge to perform throughout the period of your course and to help prepare you for your A Level. The series is produced by Nick Fellows, a lead examiner for OCR who has written many textbooks on The Tudors, Katie Fellows, who is currently studying for her D.Phil in History at St Peter's College, Oxford, and Oxford historian, Dr Glyn Redworth, who is a specialist in Early Modern British & European history.

Brian Brain's National Curriculum KS1 Y2 History Mixed Topics

• UNABRIDGED (57 mins)
• By Russell Webster
• Narrated By Brian Brain

This is the most unique quiz show ever! Brian Brain's quizzes can be enjoyed by the whole family. Why? Because there are always TWO sets of questions: one for the younger members of the family (The Budding Brains) and one for the grown ups (The Boffs). Each Budding Brain question is taken from the basis of the UK National Curriculum and is specific to the child's age group, Key Stage and subject.