Germany

Since its publication in 1960, William L. Shirer’s monumental study of Hitler’s German empire has been widely acclaimed as the definitive record of the twentieth century’s blackest hours. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich offers an unparalleled and thrillingly told examination of how...

In the early days of April 1941, the 14,000 Australian forces garrisoned in the Libyan town of Tobruk were told to expect reinforcements and supplies within eight weeks...

Bloomsbury presents Meat Grinder by Prit Buttar, read by Nathan Osgood. An engrossing history of the desperate battles for the Rzhev Salient, a forgotten story brought to life by the harrowing memoirs of German and Russian soldiers. The fighting between the German and Russian armies in the Rzhev...

Bloomsbury presents The Reckoning by Prit Buttar, read by Richard Trinder. 'The Reckoning is vivid history, the tragic Eastern Front brought to life through the widest range of Russian and German sources I've ever read. Bravo.' – Peter Caddick-Adams, author and broadcaster From critically...

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There is no story in 20th-century history more important to understand than Hitler’s rise to power and the collapse of civilization in Nazi Germany. With The Coming of the Third Reich, Richard Evans, one of the world’s most distinguished historians, has written the definitive account for our...

Bloomsbury presents Warsaw: A City at War, 1939–45 by Prit Buttar and Lottie Taylor read by James Parsons Discover the history of Warsaw’s six-year struggle through the devastation of war and the city’s enduring spirit. In Warsaw: A City at War 1939–45, historians Prit Buttar and Lottie...

Richard Freiherr von Rosen was a highly decorated Wehrmacht soldier and outstanding panzer commander. After serving as a gunlayer on a Pz.Mk.III during Barbarossa, he led a company of Tigers at Kursk. Later he led a company of King Tiger panzers at Normandy and in late 1944 commanded a battle...

"Masterful . . . [A] painstakingly researched, astonishingly erudite study…Tooze has added his name to the roll call of top-class scholars of Nazism." —Financial Times An extraordinary mythology has grown up around the Third Reich that hovers over political and moral debate even today. Adam...

“A remarkable—and singularly chilling—glimpse of human behavior. . .This meticulously researched book...represents a major contribution to the literature of the Holocaust.""—Newsweek Now available in audio for the first time, Christopher R. Browning’s shocking account of how a unit of...

Until recently, Germany appeared to be a paragon of economic and political success. Angela Merkel was widely seen as the true 'leader of the free world', and Germany's export-driven economic model seemed to deliver prosperity. But recent events—from Germany's dependence on Russian gas to its...

Bloomsbury presents Into the Reich: The Red Army's advance to the Oder in 1945 by Prit Buttar, read by Leighton Pugh. Enriched by extraordinary first-hand accounts, this is a fascinating history of the dying days of the Third Reich as Stalin sought to consolidate his own empire. In January 1945...

Brin continues to fight a silent war flooded with conspiracies and intrigue. As political tensions in Britain rise, he witnesses the fascists’ plans to conduct a violent coup. If successful, they would bring down the government and replace King George VI with the Duke of Windsor.

The Legionnaire swings the MG-muzzle. The smoke eats its way into the officers’ stomachs. They drop to the snow-covered ground, coloring it red....

Bloomsbury presents Case Red: The Collapse of France by Robert Forczyk, read by Christopher Ragland. Case Red tells the often overlooked story of the fall of Metropolitan France from the evacuation of the BEF at Dunkirk through to the eventual collapse and armistice in June 1940. Even after the...

A fresh and insightful history of how the German arts-and-letters scene was transformed under the Nazis. Culture was integral to the smooth running of the Third Reich. In the years preceding WWII, a wide variety of artistic forms were used to instill a Nazi ideology in the German people and...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Who better to face the greatest evil of the 20th century than a humble man of faith? As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of Europe, a small number of dissidents and saboteurs worked to dismantle...

Bloomsbury presents Bagration 1944: The Great Soviet Offensive by Prit Buttar, read by Leighton Pugh. A fascinating history of the great summer offensive launched by the Red Army in 1944 which turned the tide of the war. Throughout the war on the Eastern Front, there were two consistent trends...

Bloomsbury presents The Weimar Years by Frank McDonough, read by Paul McGann. A DAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE WEEK A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR A DAILY TELEGRAPH BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 ASPECTS OF HISTORY BOOKS OF THE YEAR A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A DAILY MAIL BEST CHRISTMAS BOOK OF 2023...

This is the remarkable story of a German soldier who fought throughout World War II, rising from conscript private to captain of a heavy weapons company on the Eastern Front....

In April 1945, Soviet forces descended on Berlin in the final phase of the war in Europe. The fighting was fierce as soldiers fanatically loyal to the Nazi party.

MAY 1945. THE REICH IS IN RUINS. Hitler is dead. Yet for the United States Army's Counter Intelligence Corps, the real war has just begun. They Shall Not See the Dawn is the true historical thriller by bestselling historian Charles Lachman that follows a unit of American agents, drawn from every...

“Larson is a marvelous writer...superb at creating characters with a few short strokes.”—New York Times Book Review Erik Larson has been widely acclaimed as a master of narrative non-fiction, and in his new book, the bestselling author of Devil in the White City turns his hand to a...

The memoir widely viewed as the best account ever written of fighting in WW1. Storm of Steel is the memoir of German officer Ernst Jünger, based on his time fighting on the Western Front in the First World War from December 1914 to August 1918. The book describes trench warfare in blunt, often...

Stefan Zweig's memoir, The World of Yesterday, recalls the golden age of prewar Europe - its seeming permanence, its promise and its devastating fall with the onset of two world wars. Zweig's passionate, evocative prose paints a stunning portrait of an era that danced brilliantly on the brink of...

'What is it that makes the history of the Second World War so compelling? Why are the Afflicted afflicted? With these chapters we hope to offer some idea of our approach to, and understanding of, the war, while never forgetting the tumult and terror that came with defeating tyranny. Maybe you...

Bloomsbury presents Warsaw: A City at War, 1939–45 by Prit Buttar and Lottie Taylor read by James Parsons Discover the history of Warsaw’s six-year struggle through the devastation of war and the city’s enduring spirit. In Warsaw: A City at War 1939–45, historians Prit Buttar and Lottie...

MAY 1945. THE REICH IS IN RUINS. Hitler is dead. Yet for the United States Army's Counter Intelligence Corps, the real war has just begun. They Shall Not See the Dawn is the true historical thriller by bestselling historian Charles Lachman that follows a unit of American agents, drawn from every...

Bloomsbury presents Osprey Campaign Series: Stalingrad 1942-43 (1): The German Advance to the Volga by Robert Forczyk, read by Phillipe Bosher The first in a three-book series examining the Stalingrad campaign, one of the most decisive military operations in World War II that set the stage for...

Bloomsbury presents Osprey Campaign Series: Stalingrad 1942-43 (2): The Fight for the City by Robert Forczyk, read by Phillipe Bosher The final part in a three-book series on the Battle of Stalingrad, examining the Soviet encirclement, German relief efforts, and the final surrender of Paulus’...

What was it like to be a citizen in the Third Reich? What were the concerns and hopes of Germans who lived through the insanity of the years under Hitler? These questions and many others have been difficult to answer ever since the collapse of the Reich in 1945. Though some Germans wrote memoirs...

In 1939, the world was dragged into the most devastating conflict in human history. Empires collapsed. Entire cities burned. Tens of millions of people would never return home. World War 2: A Complete History of WWII and Its Enduring Legacy takes you on a sweeping journey through the conflict that reshaped the modern world. From the lightning strikes of Blitzkrieg in Europe to the brutal island battles of the Pacific, this audiobook explores the war through strategy, politics, and the lives of the people who endured it.

An American historian and a German sociologist seek answers from those who lived through Nazi Germany: how did the country stand by while one of the biggest genocides in history took place? “A very important book.” —Financial Times The horrors of the Nazi regime and the Holocaust still...

Unmask the financial deception and dangerous rearmament that built an authoritarian war economy. Perfect for your morning commute, this gripping historical deep-dive reveals how a desperate, unemployed population traded its fragile democracy for the illusion of order and prosperity. Turn your...

Witness the collapse of democracy and the rise of authoritarianism in this gripping European history narrative. Perfect for your daily commute, this unflinching account explores how a fragile modern society plunged into extremism. Discover how economic shock and political resentment paved the...

Experience 800 years of dramatic European history as a resilient metropolis survives world war and Cold War division. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep-dive learning journey, this evocative narrative captures a society constantly rebuilding itself from the rubble. Listeners will be...

Experience the tragic European history of a royal obsession that birthed an architectural marvel and doomed a king. Step into 19th-century Bavaria to witness the ultimate collision of romantic medieval fantasy and ruthless political reality. This immersive narrative reveals how an introverted...

Trace the fragile rise and violent fall of European democracy through the stone walls of Berlin's ultimate monument. Perfect for your morning commute, this contemplative journey transforms a single building into a silent witness of empires collapsing and dictatorships burning. Dive into a...

Experience the gripping Cold War history of the daring aviation triumph that saved a blockaded city from Soviet control. Perfect for a focused commute, this tense historical narrative drops you into the shattered landscape of postwar Germany. Feel the mounting suspense as millions face...

Uncover the epic European history of how a fractured medieval realm forged an empire to remake the world. From the spiritual upheaval of the Reformation to the devastating collapse during the World Wars, this gripping narrative captures the turbulent rise of a global power. You will explore the...

Experience tense geopolitical drama in this gripping military history detailing the ultimate Cold War survival gamble. Perfect for an engaging morning commute or a focused afternoon of learning, this immersive audio journey transports you to the ruined, blockade-choked streets of postwar Europe...

Separate archaeological facts from ancient myths to uncover the true history of Germany's mysterious sacred stones. Perfect for an educational morning commute or a reflective travel journey, this atmospheric exploration takes you deep into the Teutoburg Forest. Discover how a striking geological...

Experience an epic European history where fractured medieval realms clash to forge a modern political superpower. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this sweeping narrative transforms complex centuries of war, religion, and revolution into a gripping audio journey. Whether you are...

Experience the tense Cold War history and civilian rebellion that dismantled the Iron Curtain overnight. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or immersive learning, this audio journey plunges you directly into the divided streets of twentieth-century Europe. Feel the triumphant surge of...

Journey through eight centuries of European history as a modest monastic settlement transforms into a global powerhouse. Perfect for an immersive daily commute or while planning your next travel adventure, this atmospheric urban biography brings the vibrant streets of Bavaria to life. Experience...

Uncover a dramatic European history where royal dynasties and radical uprisings clash to forge a modern cultural epic. Perfect for your daily commute or preparing for a Bavarian trip, this immersive narrative transforms a high-tech metropolis into a living museum. Walk alongside ambitious dukes...

Discover the tragic European history of a visionary monarch whose obsession built the ultimate architectural wonder. Immerse yourself in this atmospheric audio journey perfect for your daily commute, transporting you straight to the misty Bavarian Alps. Witness the high-stakes collision between...

Witness how a war-torn borderland forged a ruthless military empire to dominate European history. Perfect for your morning commute or a session of focused learning, this gripping narrative sweeps from the medieval Baltic crusader states to the dramatic unification of 1871. Feel the intense...

Uncover the gripping military history of how a fragile, sandy frontier state transformed into a formidable European empire. Surrounded by hostile powers, a modest patchwork of Baltic territories weaponized its own vulnerability, engineering a ruthless culture of administrative discipline and...

Witness the dramatic rise, tragic World War II destruction, and triumphant rebirth of Europe's greatest baroque city. Perfect for an educational commute, this deeply reflective historical journey transports you directly to the vibrant banks of the Elbe. Step past dry timelines and immerse...