Bestsellers
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The Portuguese Inquisition: The History of the Portuguese Empire’s Religious Persecution of Non-Christians in Portugal and Asia
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 2
The Portuguese Inquisition: The History of the Portuguese Empire’s Religious Persecution of Non-Christians in Portugal and Asia looks at how the Inquisition came to be and how people were persecuted by it over the course of several centuries....
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The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life
- Written by: Napoleon Bonaparte, R. M. Johnston - editor
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
- Length: 17 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2
These are entirely Napoleon Bonaparte's own words, written and spoken, and collected in journal form. A particular focus here has been put on Napoleon's writings that pertain to military and state matters. The dates in terms of the revolutionary calendar have been modernized....
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Conquistador
- Hernan Cortes, King Montezuma, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs
- Written by: Buddy Levy
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 45
It was a moment unique in human history: the face-to-face meeting between two men from civilizations a world apart....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Book Ruined by Illiterate Reader.
- By RV'er on 2022-10-17
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History of Spain: A Captivating Guide to Spanish History, Starting from Roman Hispania Through the Visigoths, the Spanish Empire, the Bourbons, and the War of Spanish Independence to the Present
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Throughout the centuries, Spain has been subject to the lordship of other countries. It was occupied by the ancient Greeks and Romans, the Visigoths, the French, and the Muslims. It has been the playground of both the respectful and the ruthless....
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Death in the Afternoon
- Written by: Ernest Hemingway
- Narrated by: Boyd Gaines
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6
Still considered one of the best books ever written about bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon reflects Hemingway's belief that bullfighting was more than mere sport....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best way to learn the appeal of bullfighting.
- By Travis Bennett on 2023-08-08
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When Montezuma Met Cortes
- The True Story of the Meeting That Changed History
- Written by: Matthew Restall
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 16 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
A dramatic rethinking of the encounter between Montezuma and Hernando Cortés that completely overturns what we know about the Spanish conquest of the Americas....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-01-08
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The Portuguese Inquisition: The History of the Portuguese Empire’s Religious Persecution of Non-Christians in Portugal and Asia
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 2
The Portuguese Inquisition: The History of the Portuguese Empire’s Religious Persecution of Non-Christians in Portugal and Asia looks at how the Inquisition came to be and how people were persecuted by it over the course of several centuries....
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The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life
- Written by: Napoleon Bonaparte, R. M. Johnston - editor
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
- Length: 17 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2
These are entirely Napoleon Bonaparte's own words, written and spoken, and collected in journal form. A particular focus here has been put on Napoleon's writings that pertain to military and state matters. The dates in terms of the revolutionary calendar have been modernized....
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Conquistador
- Hernan Cortes, King Montezuma, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs
- Written by: Buddy Levy
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 45
It was a moment unique in human history: the face-to-face meeting between two men from civilizations a world apart....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Book Ruined by Illiterate Reader.
- By RV'er on 2022-10-17
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History of Spain: A Captivating Guide to Spanish History, Starting from Roman Hispania Through the Visigoths, the Spanish Empire, the Bourbons, and the War of Spanish Independence to the Present
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Throughout the centuries, Spain has been subject to the lordship of other countries. It was occupied by the ancient Greeks and Romans, the Visigoths, the French, and the Muslims. It has been the playground of both the respectful and the ruthless....
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Death in the Afternoon
- Written by: Ernest Hemingway
- Narrated by: Boyd Gaines
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6
Still considered one of the best books ever written about bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon reflects Hemingway's belief that bullfighting was more than mere sport....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best way to learn the appeal of bullfighting.
- By Travis Bennett on 2023-08-08
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When Montezuma Met Cortes
- The True Story of the Meeting That Changed History
- Written by: Matthew Restall
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 16 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
A dramatic rethinking of the encounter between Montezuma and Hernando Cortés that completely overturns what we know about the Spanish conquest of the Americas....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-01-08
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A Land So Strange
- The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca
- Written by: Andres Resendez
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 143
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 113
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Story5 out of 5 stars 113
In 1528, a mission set out from Spain to colonize Florida. But the expedition went horribly wrong. Of the 300 men who had embarked on the journey, only four survived....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well done
- By David on 2021-10-31
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A Brief History of Portugal
- Indispensable for Travellers
- Written by: Jeremy Black
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
This is a comprehensive history of Portugal that covers the whole span, from the Stone Age to today....
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In God's Path
- The Arab Conquests and the Creation of an Islamic Empire
- Written by: Robert G. Hoyland
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
In just over a hundred years - from the death of Muhammad in 632 to the beginning of the Abbasid Caliphate in 750 - the followers of the Prophet swept across the whole of the Middle East....
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Homage to Catalonia
- Written by: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 56
In 1936, George Orwell went to Spain to report on the civil war and instead joined the P.O.U.M. militia to fight against the Fascists....
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5 out of 5 stars
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A classic
- By Will on 2021-10-23
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The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise
- Muslims, Christians, and Jews Under Islamic Rule in Medieval Spain
- Written by: Dario Fernandez Morera
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 11
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Story4 out of 5 stars 12
In this groundbreaking book, Northwestern University scholar Darío Fernández-Morera tells the full story of Islamic Spain....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Bursting Bubbles
- By Angel Gabe on 2017-12-16
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Conquistadores
- A New History of Spanish Discovery and Conquest
- Written by: Fernando Cervantes
- Narrated by: Luis Soto
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2
A sweeping, authoritative history of 16th-century Spain and its legendary conquistadors, whose ambitious and morally contradictory campaigns propelled a small European kingdom to become one of the formidable empires in the world....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent overview of the conquistadors
- By James Burns on 2023-04-12
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1808 (Portuguese Edition)
- Como uma rainha louca, um príncipe medroso e uma corte corrupta enganaram Napoleão e mudaram a História de Portugal e do Brasil
- Written by: Laurentino Gomes
- Narrated by: Geraldo Cortes
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Primeiro volume da premiada trilogia de Laurentino Gomes sobre a construção do Estado Brasileiro Resultado de um longo trabalho de dez anos de pesquisa, 1808 narra a chegada da família real ao Rio de Janeiro, acossada pelas tropas do imperador francês Napoleão Bonaparte....
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Isabella of Castile
- Europe's First Great Queen
- Written by: Giles Tremlett
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 19 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
In 1474, a 23-year-old woman ascended the throne of Castile, the largest and strongest kingdom in Spain. Ahead of her lay the challenge of being a young female ruler....
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Reconquest and Crusade in Medieval Spain
- The Middle Ages Series
- Written by: Joseph F. O'Callaghan
- Narrated by: Tim Lundeen
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2
Drawing from both Christian and Islamic sources, this book recounts the clash of arms between Christians and Muslims in the Iberian peninsula that began in the early eighth century....
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The Haitian Revolution
- The History and Legacy of the Slave Uprising that Led to Haiti’s Independence
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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The Haitian Revolution: The History and Legacy of the Slave Uprising that Led to Haiti’s Independence chronicles how the only successful slave uprising came about, and why it ended French control of the island. You will learn about the revolution like never before....
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History of Portugal
- A Captivating Guide to Portuguese History from Ancient Times to the Present
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance2.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story2.5 out of 5 stars 3
Even though Portugal is probably best known for exploring the world during the Age of Discovery, the history of mainland Portugal is rarely described outside of the country. The purpose of this audiobook is to familiarize English speakers with the events and personas that built Portugal....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Confusing
- By Anonymous User on 2024-03-26
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Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest
- Written by: Matthew Restall
- Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Here is an intriguing exploration of the ways in which the history of the Spanish Conquest has been misread and passed down to become popular knowledge of these events. The book offers a fresh account of the activities of the best-known conquistadors and explorers....
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Historia Verdadera de la Conquista de la Nueva España [True History of the Conquest of New Spain]
- Written by: Bernal Díaz del Castillo
- Narrated by: José Peña Coto
- Length: 27 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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La conquista de México desde la perspectiva de quien vivió y luchó en las filas de Hernán Cortés.
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The Portuguese Empire
- A Captivating Guide to the History of Portugal as a Colonial Power and Its Colonies in Asia, North and South America, and Oceania
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Have you ever wondered what country had the first truly global empire? Then pay attention... Folks used to say that the “Sun never sets on the British Empire” as a means of declaring Britain’s greatness. But it was the Portuguese who forged the first truly global empire....
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The International Brigades
- Fascism, Freedom and the Spanish Civil War
- Written by: Giles Tremlett
- Narrated by: Laurence Bouvard
- Length: 23 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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The first major history of the International Brigades: a tale of blood, ideals and tragedy in the fight against fascism. The Spanish Civil War was the first armed battle in the fight against fascism, and a rallying cry for a generation....
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España
- A Brief History of Spain
- Written by: Giles Tremlett
- Narrated by: Luis Soto
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Best-selling author Giles Tremlett traverses the rich and varied history of Spain, from prehistoric times to today, in a brief, accessible primer for visitors, curious listeners and hispanophiles....
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The Ornament of the World
- How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain
- Written by: Maria Rosa Menocal, Harold Bloom - foreword
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2
Widely hailed as a revelation of a "lost" golden age, this history brings to vivid life the rich and thriving culture of medieval Spain....
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1822 (Portuguese Edition)
- Como um homem sábio, uma princesa triste e um escocês louco por dinheiro ajudaram dom Pedro a criar o Brasil - um país que tinha tudo para dar errado
- Written by: Laurentino Gomes
- Narrated by: Geraldo Cortes
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Em 1822, Laurentino Gomes compara diferentes relatos sobre o dia 7 de Setembro e a proclamação da independência. A verdade é que esse fatídico dia foi bem menos épico do que a pintura “Independência ou Morte”, de Pedro Américo, nos mostra....
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A Concise History of Spain
- Written by: William Phillips Jr., Carla Rahn Phillips
- Narrated by: Luis Soto
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
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This audiobook traces Spain's development from prehistoric times to the present, focusing particularly on culture, society, politics, and personalities. It introduces listeners to key themes that have shaped Spain's history and culture, including its varied landscapes and climates....
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Historia de España [History of Spain]
- Una guía fascinante de la historia española, desde la Hispania romana, los visigodos, el Imperio español, los Borbones y la guerra ... española hasta el presente [A Fascinating Guide to Spanish History, from Roman Hispania, the Visigoths, the Spanish Empire, the Bourbons, and the Spanish War ... to the Present]
- Written by: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Luis Trumper
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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A lo largo de los siglos, España ha estado sujeta al señorío de otros países. Fue ocupada por los antiguos griegos y romanos, los visigodos, los franceses y los musulmanes. Ha sido el patio de recreo tanto de los respetuosos como de los despiadados....
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Felipe II. El hombre, el rey, el mito
- Written by: Enrique Martínez Ruiz
- Narrated by: Enric Puig
- Length: 34 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Felipe II es uno de los personajes más importantes de nuestra historia. Su gran personalidad y la complejidad de la Europa de su tiempo, le...
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Breve historia de la Corona de Aragón (Narración en Castellano) [Brief History of the Crown of Aragon]
- Written by: David González Ruiz
- Narrated by: Cristina Puerto
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Una dinastía que supo expandirse por el Mediterráneo y crear, a golpe de hierro, uno de los reinos más importantes de toda la Edad Media....
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A Brief History of Portugal
- Blazing the Trail of a Voyage-Shaped Nation
- Written by: Dominic Haynes
- Narrated by: Jeff Bower
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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On the western part of the Iberian Peninsula, touching the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean lies a nation with a proud history that influenced Europe and the rest of the world....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating!
- By Diana Mikas on 2023-05-11
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Los pacientes del doctor García - Episodios de una Guerra Interminable IV
- Episodios de una guerra interminable 4
- Written by: Almudena Grandes
- Narrated by: Germán Gijón
- Length: 27 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1
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Tras la victoria de Franco, el doctor Guillermo García Medina sigue viviendo en Madrid bajo una identidad falsa. La documentación que lo libró del paredón fue un regalo de su mejor amigo, Manuel Arroyo Benítez, un diplomático republicano al que salvó la vida en 1937....