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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
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This is a comprehensive history of Portugal that covers the whole span, from the Stone Age to today....
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The Last Voyage of Columbus
- Being the Epic Tale of the Great Captain's Fourth Expedition
- Written by: Martin Dugard
- Narrated by: Simon Jones
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
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The epic, never-before-told story of Columbus's final, and perhaps greatest, journey to the New World....
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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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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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Well done
- By David on 2021-10-31
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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
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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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A Concise History of Spain
- Written by: William Phillips Jr., Carla Rahn Phillips
- Narrated by: Luis Soto
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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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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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
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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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Book Ruined by Illiterate Reader.
- By RV'er on 2022-10-17
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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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This is a comprehensive history of Portugal that covers the whole span, from the Stone Age to today....
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The Last Voyage of Columbus
- Being the Epic Tale of the Great Captain's Fourth Expedition
- Written by: Martin Dugard
- Narrated by: Simon Jones
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Abridged
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The epic, never-before-told story of Columbus's final, and perhaps greatest, journey to the New World....
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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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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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Well done
- By David on 2021-10-31
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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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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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A Concise History of Spain
- Written by: William Phillips Jr., Carla Rahn Phillips
- Narrated by: Luis Soto
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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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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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
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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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Book Ruined by Illiterate Reader.
- By RV'er on 2022-10-17
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Isabella
- The Warrior Queen
- Written by: Kirstin Downey
- Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
- Length: 21 hrs and 12 mins
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An engrossing and revolutionary biography of Isabella of Castile, the controversial Queen of Spain who sponsored Christopher Columbus's journey to the New World, established the Spanish Inquisition, and became one of the most influential female rulers in history....
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A Balanced Biography
- By DGFeijoo on 2024-02-01
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Starting a New Life in Portugal
- Starting a New Life: The Ultimate Relocating Guide for Nomads
- Written by: Alphonsine Pelletier
- Narrated by: Jennifer Bank
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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Home to colorful metropolitan cities, picturesque villages, lush forests, and the world’s leading beaches, Portugal is one of the most rewarding travel destinations in Europe. But have you ever wondered if it’s also perfect for relocating?
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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
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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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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
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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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A Brief History of Spain
- Indispensable for Travellers
- Written by: Jeremy Black
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
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Despite being relatively brief, this very listenable history covers environmental, political, social, economic, cultural and artistic elements....
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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
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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
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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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Best way to learn the appeal of bullfighting.
- By Travis Bennett on 2023-08-08
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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
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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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A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies
- Written by: Bartolome de las Casas
- Narrated by: Jason McCoy
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies is the story of the Spanish Dominican priest Bartolome de las Casas, who came to the Americas in the 16th century. Immediately he was struck by the inhumane ways in which the native peoples were treated by the Europeans....
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Os Espanhóis [The Spanish]
- Coleção Povos & Civilizações [Peoples & Civilizations Collection]
- Written by: Josep M. Buaeds
- Narrated by: Bruno Casemiro
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
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Com texto provocativo e solidamente pesquisado, Josep M. Buades—doutor em História na Espanha, hoje residindo no Brasil—rastreia as origens da cultura multifacetária e do caráter vulcânico desse povo, que tem sangue na areia, no altar e no copo.
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Os Portugueses [The Portuguese]
- Coleção Povos & Civilizações [Peoples & Civilizations Collection]
- Written by: Ana Silvia Scott
- Narrated by: João Domingues
- Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins
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Neste audiolivro vamos conhecer a riqueza e as contradições desse povo que teve seu apogeu, um longo declínio e agora ressurge com força no mapa do mundo....
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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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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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Confusing
- By Anonymous User on 2024-03-26
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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
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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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The Spanish Conquest of the Americas
- An Enthralling Overview of the Conquistadors and Their Conquests of the Aztec and Inca Empires (Mesoamerica)
- Written by: Billy Wellman
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
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This audiobook tells the story of how Spain managed to conquer the Americas in the span of half a century, from the late 1400s to the mid-1500s....
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A People Betrayed
- A History of Corruption, Political Incompetence and Social Division in Modern Spain
- Written by: Paul Preston
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 29 hrs and 14 mins
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Paul Preston's magisterial work begins in the late 19th century with Spain's collapse as a global power, especially reflected in its humiliating defeat in 1898 at the hands of the United States and its loss of colonial territory....
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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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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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Fascinating!
- By Diana Mikas on 2023-05-11
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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
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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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Excellent overview of the conquistadors
- By James Burns on 2023-04-12
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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
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In this groundbreaking book, Northwestern University scholar Darío Fernández-Morera tells the full story of Islamic Spain....
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Bursting Bubbles
- By Shlomo Silverman on 2017-12-16
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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
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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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Fascinating
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-01-08
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The Moors in Spain
- Written by: Stanley Lane-Poole
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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The Alhambra in Granada, the Mosque in Cordova - these are some of the magnificent physical remnants of Moorish rule in Spain. Their influence on culture, engineering, and civilization has also remained....
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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
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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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Spain
- The Centre of the World 1519-1682
- Written by: Robert Goodwin
- Narrated by: Jeremy Clyde
- Length: 21 hrs and 2 mins
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Robert Goodwin delves into previously unrecorded sources to bring a tumultuous and exciting period to life. Spain is a revealing portrait of an empire at the height of its power and a world at the dawn of a new age....
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Una historia de España [A History of Spain]
- Written by: Arturo Pérez-Reverte
- Narrated by: Arturo López
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
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Por primera vez un volumen reúne la historia de España escrita por Arturo Pérez-Reverte durante más de cuatro años en su columna «Patente de corso» del XL Semanal....
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Gibraltar
- The Greatest Siege in British History
- Written by: Lesley Adkins, Roy Adkins
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins
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For more than three and a half years, from 1779 to 1783, the tiny territory of Gibraltar was besieged and blockaded, on land and at sea, by the overwhelming forces of Spain and France....