History

Democracy In America

by Alexis de Tocqueville 5
Democracy in America is a well-produced dramatization of Alexis de Tocqueville’s book of the same name. These fourteen, thirty-minute episod…

In the Wake of the Buccaneers

by Alpheus Hyatt Verrill Read by Steven Seitel 4.3
Ah, the Buccaneers... “We hear much of the bold, wild ways of these adventurers; Perchance it is the fact that we all appreciate bravery—and…

Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson

by Mary White Rowlandson Read by Matthew Scott Surprenant 4.2
This is the story of Mary Rowlandson’s capture by American Indians in 1675. It is a blunt, frightening, and detailed work with several momen…

The Crimes of England

by G. K. Chesterton Read by Ray Clare 4.2
"Second, when telling such lies as may seem necessary to your international standing, do not tell the lies to the people who know the t…

The History of the Peloponnesian War

by Thucydides Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.5
The History of the Peloponnesian War is an account of the Peloponnesian War in Ancient Greece, fought between the Peloponnesian League (led …

A Brief History of Carthage

by Joshua Jared Scott Read by Joshua Jared Scott 4.4
A short history of the ancient city of Carthage, from the time of its founding through its destruction at the conclusion of the Third Punic …

A Child's History of England

by Charles Dickens Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
A Child's History of England is Charles Dickens' engaging retelling of England's past, crafted specifically for younger readers. Spanning fr…

The Story of Japan

by Robert van Bergen and Robert Van Bergen Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
Robert van Bergen was one of the first Americans to enter Japan after the country opened its borders to foreign visitors following centuries…

Great Men and Famous Women

by Charles F. Horne Read by realisticspeakers 4
A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in history. Volume 4: John Adams, Louis A…

From Pole to Pole

by Sven Hedin Read by Steven Seitel 4.8
This book was first published in 1912. It is a simplified English translation of the author's Från pol till pol: genom Asien och Europ…

The Frontier in American History

by Frederick Jackson Turner Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.8
Frederick Jackson Turner was an extremely influential U.S. historian, who is best known for his "frontier thesis", which proposed …

Manual of Egyptian Archaeology

by Gaston Maspero Read by Timothy Ferguson 4.6
Manual of Egyptian Archaeology by Gaston Maspero serves as a comprehensive guide to the rich history and artifacts of ancient Egypt. Origina…

Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

by Thomas Jefferson Read by Jim Cadwell 4.4
Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a foundational document that marked a pivotal moment in history. Authored by …

Peeps at Many Lands

by James Baikie Read by Sibella Denton 4.8
Written primarily for children, James Baikie's 'peep' at ancient Egypt is a really well done, historical account of the ways of that fascina…

American History Stories

by Mara L. Pratt Read by Laura Caldwell 4.5
History is brought to life in the second volume of American History Stories by Mara L. Pratt. It is a wonderful introduction for children to…

Five Stages of Greek Religion

by Gilbert Murray Read by ChristineB 5
A historical account written in the early 20th century The work explores the evolution and various phases of Greek religion focusing on the …

Queen Victoria

by E. Gordon Browne Read by Michele Eaton 4.4
Queen Victoria offers an insightful exploration of the life and reign of one of history's most iconic monarchs. From her ascension to the th…

1945 Radio News

4.7
Experience the news from 1945 with this collection of radio broadcasts. This compilation includes various news segments and V-Discs from tha…

History of the United States

by Charles Austin Beard Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
Charles Beard was the most influential American historian of the early 20th century. He published hundreds of monographs, textbooks and inte…

De Profundis

by Oscar Wilde Read by AdamH 4.5
This is a letter written from prison in 1897 by Oscar Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas, in which he recounts how he came to be in prison and cha…

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