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The Life of Pompey
- By: Plutarch, Bernadotte Perrin
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
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The Romans hated Pompey’s greedy father, Strabo, with a vengeance. Yet when Pompey rose in prominence, Plutarch notes that he developed the opposite character, and the Romans loved him for it. Pompey had many great accomplishments in his military and political life, but his legacy lies in forming the First Triumvirate with Crassus and Caesar. When the alliance eventually dissolved, and Pompey fled from Caesar to his death, the Roman world would never be the same.
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its plutarch, of course it's good.
- By mike tibbitts on 06-11-2020
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The Life of Pompey
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 08-06-2018
- Language: English
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The Maintenance of Empire
- By: Benjamin Disraeli
- Narrated by: Peter Quest
- Length: 6 mins
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British statesman Benjamin Disraeli delivered this commanding speech in 1872. His imperialistic ideals informed his Conservative political platform as he advocated for maintaining the British Empire. He asked his audience if they were content to be a “comfortable England,” or if they preferred the glory of remaining “a great country - an imperial country - a country where your sons, when they rise, rise to paramount positions, and obtain not merely the esteem of their countrymen, but command the respect of the world.”
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The Maintenance of Empire
- Narrated by: Peter Quest
- Length: 6 mins
- Release date: 08-06-2018
- Language: English
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The Life of Cicero
- By: Plutarch, Bernadotte Perrin - translator
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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In The Life of Cicero, Plutarch details the priceless contributions Cicero made to Roman society. He translated the works of Greek philosophers into Latin, gained acclaim as an orator and lawyer, and was elected to office. Politics ultimately got the better of him, however, and his life ended in assassination while in exile. Cicero’s ideas live on through his body of work, but to learn about the man himself, Plutarch’s biography is an excellent starting point.
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The Life of Cicero
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
- Release date: 08-06-2018
- Language: English
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The Duties of American Citizenship
- By: Theodore Roosevelt
- Narrated by: Adriel Brandt
- Length: 34 mins
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In this speech, a young Theodore Roosevelt describes what he believes are the key principles to good citizenship. In addition to emphasizing ethical behavior, Roosevelt takes a firm stance on the necessity of engaging in politics and voting. He states unflinchingly, “The people who say that they have not time to attend to politics are simply saying that they are unfit to live in a free community.” To be “a good American citizen”, Roosevelt says one must boldly engage with the issues our nation faces today, and in doing so, shape its future.
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The Duties of American Citizenship
- Narrated by: Adriel Brandt
- Length: 34 mins
- Release date: 15-03-2019
- Language: English
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The Monroe Doctrine
- By: James Monroe
- Narrated by: Adriel Brandt
- Length: 41 mins
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With this address, US President James Monroe set a precedent for the nation’s foreign policy. In it, he stated that “The American continents...are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.” Monroe established this doctrine in a time where most of Spain and Portugal’s colonies in Latin America had gained independence. From then on, the Old World and the New World would operate in separate political spheres, and any European interference in North or South America would be considered a threat against the US.
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The Monroe Doctrine
- Narrated by: Adriel Brandt
- Length: 41 mins
- Release date: 27-09-2018
- Language: English
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The Conservation of Natural Resources
- By: Theodore Roosevelt
- Narrated by: Larry G Jones
- Length: 12 mins
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Many consider Theodore Roosevelt to be America’s most conservation-minded president. Throughout his presidency, he worked to preserve endangered animals and their habitats. In this 1907 speech to Congress, he states, “The conservation of our natural resources and their proper use constitute the fundamental problem which underlies almost every other problem of our national life.” Hear this speech to experience Roosevelt’s conservationist fervor firsthand.
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The Conservation of Natural Resources
- Narrated by: Larry G Jones
- Length: 12 mins
- Release date: 26-09-2018
- Language: English
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On the Political Status of Women
- By: Annie Besant
- Narrated by: Megan DeLong
- Length: 36 mins
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Annie Besant made a name for herself as a women’s rights activist, socialist, and orator. Her first public speech, “On the Political Status of Women”, launched her into the field of advocacy around which she built a career.
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On the Political Status of Women
- Narrated by: Megan DeLong
- Length: 36 mins
- Release date: 27-09-2018
- Language: English
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Message on Neutrality
- By: Woodrow Wilson
- Narrated by: George Keller
- Length: 5 mins
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With this 1914 address, President Woodrow Wilson declared his intentions for the US to remain neutral in World War I. “Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality,” he said, “which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned.” This platform secured Wilson’s re-election in 1916, but it only lasted until 1917. When Germany restarted unrestricted submarine warfare against US vessels, Wilson would retract his sentiment and lead Congress to vote in favor of war.
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Message on Neutrality
- Narrated by: George Keller
- Length: 5 mins
- Release date: 07-05-2019
- Language: English
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War Message
- By: Woodrow Wilson
- Narrated by: George Keller
- Length: 26 mins
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President Woodrow Wilson won the 1916 re-election largely because he had thus far kept the US out of World War I. Yet when Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare against US vessels in 1917, Wilson approached Congress with a change of heart. “The world must be made safe for democracy,” he said as he asked them to vote for a declaration of war. Four days later, both the House and Senate passed their formal agreement with Wilson in overwhelming numbers.
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War Message
- Narrated by: George Keller
- Length: 26 mins
- Release date: 07-05-2019
- Language: English
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The 14 Points
- By: Woodrow Wilson
- Narrated by: George Keller
- Length: 11 mins
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President Woodrow Wilson entered World War I reluctantly, and he aimed to be strategic and fair when arranging peace terms to leave it. He delivered his 14-point treaty to Congress in January 1918. In it, he emphasized the importance of establishing free trade, restoring sovereign territories, and reducing arms. This speech outlined the terms on which he sought to establish enduring peace in Europe, which he recognized as vital to maintaining peace in the Americas as well as the rest of the world.
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The 14 Points
- Narrated by: George Keller
- Length: 11 mins
- Release date: 07-05-2019
- Language: English
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A Most Awkward, Ridiculous Appearance
- By: Benjamin Franklin
- Narrated by: Anthony N. Damian
- Length: 8 mins
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Benjamin Franklin left behind quite a legacy as an inventor, politician, and philosopher. Yet when he first arrived in Philadelphia, his future wife thought he had “a most awkward, ridiculous appearance.” Franklin recalls that this was because at the time he was carrying a large dinner roll under each arm and eating a third as he walked down the street. This delightful excerpt from his memoir shows how Franklin got his start in the printing business and demonstrates his skill as a humorist.
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A Most Awkward, Ridiculous Appearance
- Narrated by: Anthony N. Damian
- Length: 8 mins
- Release date: 07-06-2018
- Language: English
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The Responsibilities of Woman
- By: Clarina Howard Nichols
- Narrated by: Caelen Phillips
- Length: 40 mins
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As the world changes, the antiquated restrictions foisted upon women do not prepare them for life in the modern world. Clarina Howard Nichols delivered this message at the Woman’s Right Convention in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1851. As a journalist and women’s rights advocate, Nichols believed education was the most empowering gift for young girls, stating, “Educate your daughters for practical life, and you have endowed them better than if you had given them fortunes.” This speech serves as an important text in the canon of women’s writing.
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The Responsibilities of Woman
- Narrated by: Caelen Phillips
- Length: 40 mins
- Release date: 03-05-2018
- Language: English
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Washington's Farewell Address
- By: George Washington
- Narrated by: Larry G. Jones
- Length: 57 mins
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After 20 years in public service, George Washington turned down a third term as president with this memorable farewell address. In it, he implores the American public to be united above all else, putting aside fervor for their political parties and state lines. He also warns against forming long-term partnerships with foreign nations. Originally this was a 32-page document that was read and distributed widely throughout America after its initial publication, and it deserves the same avid listenership today.
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Washington's Farewell Address
- Narrated by: Larry G. Jones
- Length: 57 mins
- Release date: 20-03-2018
- Language: English
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License of the Press
- By: Mark Twain
- Narrated by: Larry G. Jones
- Length: 13 mins
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With this biting speech, Mark Twain dissects the damaging role newspapers can play in society. He argues that America’s public opinion is formed “by a horde of ignorant, self-complacent simpletons who failed at ditching and shoemaking and fetched up in journalism on their way to the poorhouse.” Twain accompanies these criticisms with personal anecdotes and tales of libel both humorous and disheartening. He concludes by saying that there are virtues to newspapers, but such remarks would not have made for such an interesting speech.
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License of the Press
- Narrated by: Larry G. Jones
- Length: 13 mins
- Release date: 01-05-2019
- Language: English
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Education and Citizenship
- By: Mark Twain
- Narrated by: Larry G. Jones
- Length: 6 mins
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Mark Twain delivered this speech at the dedication of new buildings at the College of the City of New York. The mayor who preceded him mentioned that good citizenship should take precedence even over education. Twain uses this introduction to transition into a funny discussion of the motto “In God we trust” being stamped into US coins and how this relates to principles of citizenship.
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Education and Citizenship
- Narrated by: Larry G. Jones
- Length: 6 mins
- Release date: 30-04-2019
- Language: English
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Woman Want Bread Not the Ballot
- By: Susan B. Anthony
- Narrated by: Caelen Phillips
- Length: 24 mins
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American suffragette Susan B. Anthony delivered this speech countless times during the 1880s. In it, she explains the direct correlation between disenfranchisement and poverty. She describes how giving working class men the vote had led to consistent improvements in legislation protecting working class people. Anthony makes a compelling case that self-supporting working-class women, however, still faced major disparities in rights across the board because they lacked “the ballot, that symbol of perfect equality.”
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Woman Want Bread Not the Ballot
- Narrated by: Caelen Phillips
- Length: 24 mins
- Release date: 30-04-2019
- Language: English
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On Sense and the Sensible
- By: Theodorus Gaza - translator, Aristotle
- Narrated by: Ellie Darvill
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
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This Aristotelian treatise makes up part of the philosopher’s Parva Naturalia, which is Latin for “short treatises on nature”. In this text, he presents his ideas about the human senses. He connects each sense to an element - sight to water, touch to earth, etc. While Aristotle’s view of the senses is scientifically inaccurate in many ways, this treatise is a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about how the ancients understood the world.
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On Sense and the Sensible
- Narrated by: Ellie Darvill
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
- Release date: 08-10-2018
- Language: English
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
- By: Ambrose Bierce
- Narrated by: Craig Watkins
- Length: 28 mins
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A man stands on Owl Creek Bridge with his hands tied, preparing to face death by hanging. Then the ground slips out from under him, the rope breaks, and he has a moment to reimagine his future. Praised for its experimental shifts in time and surprise ending, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is not one to miss. It has been hailed by Kurt Vonnegut as “the greatest American short story.”
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
- Narrated by: Craig Watkins
- Length: 28 mins
- Release date: 10-10-2018
- Language: English
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Imperialism
- By: William Jennings Bryan
- Narrated by: George Keller
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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With this 1890 speech, American politician William Jennings Bryan presents a compelling argument against imperialism. He outlines how maintaining military force over other nations goes against core American values. The speech highlights specific issues that were current at the time, particularly US relations with Cuba and the Philippines. Though the speech is more than 100 years old, its core points about American democracy ring true in contemporary foreign affairs.
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Imperialism
- Narrated by: George Keller
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 29-01-2019
- Language: English
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