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The Austro-Prussian War and Franco-Prussian War: The History of the Wars That Led to Prussia’s Unification of Germany
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Ken Teutsch
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
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Prussian leaders, especially Otto von Bismarck, the chancellor and advisor to Prussia’s king, believed Prussia could be a united power, but only without the traditional Austrian dominance. At the time, the Austrian empire was a collection of ethnically diverse peoples and had been dominated by a socio-political conservatism that sought to keep the empire ruled in Hapsburg tradition. After Prussia was victorious in the Austro-Prussian War, Bismarck played a waiting game where the unification of Germany was concerned, as the joining of the southern states would have to be overcome.
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Good but a bit too short
- By Anonymous User on 14-01-2020
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The Austro-Prussian War and Franco-Prussian War: The History of the Wars That Led to Prussia’s Unification of Germany
- Narrated by: Ken Teutsch
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 11-10-2018
- Language: English
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The Holodomor
- The History and Legacy of the Ukrainian Famine Engineered by the Soviet Union
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
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The Holodomor: The History and Legacy of the Ukrainian Famine Engineered by the Soviet Union examines the events that brought about the famine and its terrible toll.
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The Holodomor
- The History and Legacy of the Ukrainian Famine Engineered by the Soviet Union
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 09-12-2020
- Language: English
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The Magyars
- The History and Legacy of the Medieval Tribes That Established the Kingdom of Hungary
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
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The Magyars: The History and Legacy of the Medieval Tribes That Established the Kingdom of Hungary examines the Magyars and their culture, from their origins through the Arpad Dynasty to their raids on Europe, the establishment of a royal dynasty, and their integration into Western civilization, marking the transition from the Magyars to Hungarians.
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The Magyars
- The History and Legacy of the Medieval Tribes That Established the Kingdom of Hungary
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
- Release date: 11-05-2020
- Language: English
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Vladimir Putin: The Controversial Life of Russia's President
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel F Purcell
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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Despite serving as the president of Russia from 2000 to 2008 following Boris Yeltsin's regime, and again since the spring of 2012, remarkably little is known of enigmatic former KGB spy Vladimir Putin other than the most mainstream life statistics and some minimally revealing fragments of memoirs and anecdotal observations.
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Vladimir Putin: The Controversial Life of Russia's President
- Narrated by: Daniel F Purcell
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Release date: 17-06-2015
- Language: English
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The Japanese Invasion of Manchuria
- The History of the Occupation of Northeastern China That Presaged World War II
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
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Though scarcely mentioned in the world of early 21st century politics, Manchuria represented a key region of Asia during the first half of the 20th century. Once the heartland of the fierce Manchu empire, this northeastern Chinese region's rich natural resources made it a prize for nations in the process of entering the modern age, and three ambitious nations in the midst of such a transformation lay close enough to Manchuria to attempt to claim it: Japan, Russia, and China.
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The Japanese Invasion of Manchuria
- The History of the Occupation of Northeastern China That Presaged World War II
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Release date: 06-12-2016
- Language: English
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The Longbow
- The History of the Weapon That Revolutionized Warfare in the Middle Ages
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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While the bow was used throughout ancient times and the Middle Ages, on mainland Europe it was mostly replaced by the crossbow in the early 13th century. But that would change with the introduction of the longbow; a more powerful weapon than the traditional hunting bows. The original longbowmen were Welshmen recruited by King Edward I of England after he conquered Wales, and the weapon got its name from the fact that it was almost as tall as the man using it. This gave it a longer draw and therefore more force as longbows were generally made of yew, a strong and pliable wood.
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The Longbow
- The History of the Weapon That Revolutionized Warfare in the Middle Ages
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
- Release date: 19-01-2023
- Language: English
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Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid
- The Lives and Legacies of the Wild West's Famous Outlaw Duo
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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The Wild West has made legends out of many men through the embellishment of their stories, such as crediting Billy the Kid and Wild Bill Hickok for killing far more people than they actually did. But it has also made icons out of outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid based on the mystery and uncertainty surrounding their crimes and deaths, allowing speculation and legend to fill in the gaps.
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Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid
- The Lives and Legacies of the Wild West's Famous Outlaw Duo
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Release date: 08-05-2017
- Language: English
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The Taj Mahal
- The History of India's Most Famous Monument
- By: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta
- Narrated by: Karey James Kimmel
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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Constructed over a span of about 20 years in the mid-17th century as a mausoleum for the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj Mahal is aptly described by UNESCO, which designated it a World Heritage site, as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".
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Very informative
- By nicholas Joosten on 04-12-2018
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The Taj Mahal
- The History of India's Most Famous Monument
- Narrated by: Karey James Kimmel
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
- Release date: 06-04-2015
- Language: English
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The Republic of Venice and Republic of Genoa: The History of the Italian Rivals and Their Mediterranean Empires
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
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Although Genoa cannot compete in the popular imagination with some of Italy’s more famous cities, this busy port town perched above the sea once boasted a powerful empire that rivaled that of Venice. It also lasted for roughly the same time period, rising in the early Middle Ages and coming to an end at the hands of Napoleon Bonaparte near the end of the 18th century. Today, historians are starting to correct the imbalance that has focused on Venice, Florence, and Rome, and new histories are gradually introducing Genoa to the world, even as much remains to be uncovered.
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Compressed informative intro to Venetian History
- By ConstantReader on 15-10-2019
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The Republic of Venice and Republic of Genoa: The History of the Italian Rivals and Their Mediterranean Empires
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 30-05-2019
- Language: English
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History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Jackson Pollock
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
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History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Jackson Pollock looks at the personal background that led Pollock to become an artist and the cultural climate in which he rose to fame. Pollock's formal technique and artistic legacy are also analyzed, including his working methods and education. You will learn about Pollock like never before, in no time at all.
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History's Greatest Artists: The Life and Legacy of Jackson Pollock
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
- Release date: 17-05-2017
- Language: English
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Fighting the Third Crusade
- The Lives and Legacies of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Christopher Hudspeth
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
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Saladin is widely considered one of the greatest generals in history and one of the most famous leaders of the Middle Ages, but he remains a paradox, both in personal and in historical terms. A military genius, he first served other generals and was overshadowed, late in life, by his greatest rival, Richard I of England. He was far more admired by his Christian enemies, who extolled his chivalry, than some of his Muslim rivals, who fought him for control of Egypt and Syria in the 12th century.
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Fighting the Third Crusade
- The Lives and Legacies of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin
- Narrated by: Christopher Hudspeth
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
- Release date: 09-07-2015
- Language: English
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Catholic Legends: The Life and Legacy of St. Catherine of Siena
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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Catherine of Siena's life and actions have stimulated the imagination and piety of many since the early 15th century. Famous today for adhering to the tenets of the Dominican order and living a material-free life, Catherine worked in her day to help reunite the Catholic Church after a schism brought some of the base of power to Avignon, France. At the same time, she also sought to bring together the disparate Italian states that were constantly at war with each other.
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Wow! What a Legend!!!
- By Louise Bayley on 23-03-2018
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Catholic Legends: The Life and Legacy of St. Catherine of Siena
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Release date: 28-05-2015
- Language: English
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Medieval Ukraine
- The History of the Region and the Civilizations That Fought to Control It Before the Advent of the Russian Empire
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: David Pickering
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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The history of Ukraine is a fascinating story of how cultures, political systems, religions, and power have met, intersected, morphed, and expanded. The region was relatively sparsely populated for much of ancient history, a wilderness of rivers, forests, and steppes, but that does not detract from the rich historical development of the region.
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Medieval Ukraine
- The History of the Region and the Civilizations That Fought to Control It Before the Advent of the Russian Empire
- Narrated by: David Pickering
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
- Release date: 20-04-2020
- Language: English
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The Vikings in Iceland: The History of the Norse Expeditions and Settlements Across Iceland
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
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The Vikings in Iceland: The History of the Norse Expeditions and Settlements Bcross Iceland looks at the history of the Vikings’ activities in Iceland, and how they affected subsequent exploration and colonization. You will learn about the Vikings in Iceland like never before.
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The Vikings in Iceland: The History of the Norse Expeditions and Settlements Across Iceland
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
- Release date: 11-12-2018
- Language: English
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The Kingdom of Yugoslavia: The Turbulent History of the Country’s Formation and Occupation During World War I and World War II
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
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During his reign, Tito managed to quash the intense national feelings of the diverse groups making up the Yugoslavian population. Only upon his death did the fabric of the state tear asunder and age-old identities reassert themselves, bringing about a period of intense conflicts that produced a new equilibrium with ethnically based successor states that cracked up the state he once led. Without its charismatic dictator who transcended national rivalries and two superpowers interested in its stability, Yugoslavia collapsed within the space of a few short, bloody years in the 1990s.
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The Kingdom of Yugoslavia: The Turbulent History of the Country’s Formation and Occupation During World War I and World War II
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
- Release date: 02-10-2018
- Language: English
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The Picts
- The History of the People Who Inhabited Scotland in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
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By the second century CE, Londinium was a large Roman city, with tens of thousands of inhabitants using villas, palaces, a forum, temples, and baths. The Roman governor ruled from the city in a basilica that served as the seat of government. What was once a 30 acre outpost now spanned 300 acres and was home to nearly 15,000 people, including Roman soldiers, officials and foreign merchants.
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The Picts
- The History of the People Who Inhabited Scotland in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Release date: 11-10-2021
- Language: English
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The Unabomber
- The Life and Crimes of Ted Kaczynski, the Domestic Terrorist Responsible for the FBI's Most Expensive Manhunt
- By: Charles River Editors, Zed Simpson
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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Most Americans old enough to follow the news during the 1990s are instantly familiar with the Unabomber, a name given to the man behind a series of bombs that were periodically mailed or delivered to university professors and airlines, which led to the FBI giving the investigation the codename "UNABOM", an acronym for "University and Airline Bomber".
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The Unabomber
- The Life and Crimes of Ted Kaczynski, the Domestic Terrorist Responsible for the FBI's Most Expensive Manhunt
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Release date: 03-05-2017
- Language: English
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The Etruscans
- The History and Culture of the Ancient Italian Civilization that Preceded the Romans
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: David Zarbock
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
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When people think of ancient Italy, the Romans are usually the first and last people that come to mind, but long before Rome was built by Latin-speaking people, the culture of Italy was dominated by the Etruscans. Although the Etruscans may not comprise the core of most histories of the ancient Mediterranean, they exerted a profound influence on the region from the 8th-5th centuries BCE that continued to resonate for centuries after as the Romans carried on many of their traditions.
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Etruscan history explained
- By William Marshall on 23-08-2019
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The Etruscans
- The History and Culture of the Ancient Italian Civilization that Preceded the Romans
- Narrated by: David Zarbock
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Release date: 31-10-2016
- Language: English
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French Legends: The Life and Legacy of Maximilien Robespierre
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Michael Gilboe
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
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In many ways it is fitting that Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794) is one of the best known figures of the French Revolution. The early years of the Revolution were fueled by Enlightenment ideals, seeking the social overthrow of the caste system that gave the royalty and aristocracy decisive advantages over the lower classes. Few were as vocal in their support of Enlightenment ideals as Robespierre. But the Reign of Terror became the most memorable aspect of the Revolution, and Robespierre's position made him the Reign of Terror's instrumental figure.
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French Legends: The Life and Legacy of Maximilien Robespierre
- Narrated by: Michael Gilboe
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 11-06-2015
- Language: English
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The Italian Invasion of Africa
- The History of Italian Colonization in Africa and the Rise and Fall of the Italian Empire
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
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In 1884, Otto von Bismarck, the German chancellor, brought the plenipotentiaries of all major powers of Europe together, to deal with Africa's colonization in such a manner as to avoid provocation of war. This event—known as the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885—galvanized a phenomenon that came to be known as the Scramble for Africa.
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The Italian Invasion of Africa
- The History of Italian Colonization in Africa and the Rise and Fall of the Italian Empire
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Release date: 27-12-2017
- Language: English
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