Captivating History Europe

Explore the rise of Adolf Hitler. Was Hitler, as Ian Kershaw asked, a natural consequence of German history, or an aberration? Not that Hitler had been in hiding, waiting to attack. The Führer had actually been following an aggressive and savage foreign policy for almost 10 years, and been named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1938.

If you want to discover the captivating history of France, then get this audiobook. It includes three books: History of France, Charlemagne, and Notre-Dame de Paris.

Bursting with fascinating facts and drawing on the latest historical insights, this incredible history of Denmark paints a rich and vibrant picture of a Scandinavian country that rose from the ice age to become a prosperous ancient kingdom and a modern-day powerhouse that has left a profound legacy on all of Europe. From the first settlers and the emergence of the incredible Viking culture to the making of modern Denmark during the 20th century, this audiobook delves into the foundations of the Danish state and how it evolved over the centuries.

The Wars of the Roses were a complex set of battles, skirmishes, and kidnappings during the 15th century in England. They had their roots in the nearby Civil War of France, which greatly influenced English politics for years to come. Though there is no one universally-accepted start or end date for these wars, the major events throughout the wars occurred between 1455 and 1485.

Aprender más sobre Las Guerras Napoleónicas y la guerra de 1812.

Russia has long been a powerful country. Even today, Russia stands as one of the great powers on the planet. But modern-day Russia is just a vestige of the greater territory that once constituted Imperial Russia. The Russian Empire spanned continents, and at one time, Imperial Russia could claim territory from Alaska to Poland and just about everything else in between. However, despite its size and power, the Russian Empire was often plagued with massive internal problems.

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo habría sido tu vida si hubieras nacido en otro período de tiempo? ¿Qué tal si hubiera sido durante la Edad Media? ¿Habrías corrido con la suerte de vivir como caballero, como señor o señora, o incluso como rey o reina? ¿O habrías sido como la mayoría de los campesinos, con una dura vida y sometido a trabajos forzados? ¿Es que todo el mundo vivía en castillos? ¿Qué hacía la gente para trabajar? ¿Y para divertirse? Descubrirás las respuestas a estas preguntas y mucho más en este increíble libro sobre la Europa medieval.

Two manuscripts in one audiobook: History of Austria and The Habsburg Empire. When Austrian President Franz Jonas visited the Vatican in 1971, Pope Paul VI named Austria “The Island of the Blessed". He did so to emphasize Austria’s steep recovery. Only 25 years had passed since the end of the Second World War, and Austria was already one of the most prosperous European countries.

The tale of William the Conqueror is written down by numerous contemporaries with various perspectives. It's a tale that would inspire some, while fascinate and even terrify others. It’s a tale of a man from a seemingly small land rising to rule one of the most powerful, stable kingdoms in all of Europe at the time - a kingdom that would sow the seeds of an empire that would sprout many centuries later.

Explore the captivating history of the Titanic. When thinking about the worst known maritime disaster in history, it is impossible not to think about all of the lives lost in a single night. One of the wealthiest men alive (and the wealthiest passenger aboard the ship) died in the same accident that took the life of a baby younger than five months old in steerage. More than 100 years after the disaster, the survivors have passed on, but they left behind harrowing stories that remind us that every day is something to appreciate.

Der Beginn des modernen Europas war eine Zeit der Verwirrung, der Aufregung, der Verdächtigungen, der Hoffnung, der Verzweiflung und der Ideen. In wenigen hundert Jahren gab es tiefgreifende Veränderungen und das Ergebnis war eine Welt, die vollständig anders war als zuvor. Dieses Buch beschreibt Details des Übergangs vom Mittelalter zur frühen Neuzeit, in dem sich ganz Europa in verschiedenen Phasen bedeutenden Veränderungen gegenübersah.

Few historical events are as greatly revered and entirely misunderstood as the French Revolution that began in 1789. The memory of this complicated and lengthy political, violent uprising has been generally painted in broad - and oversimplified - strokes. While the French Revolution was certainly centered around two lavish monarchs and an enlightened common class, there was so much more going on behind the scenes.

Descubra la apasionante historia del cristianismo medieval. Tres textos en un solo libro: El cristianismo medieval: Una guía fascinante de la historia cristiana, desde la caída del Imperio romano de Occidente hasta la Reforma, pasando por el gran cisma y las cruzadas. Caballeros medievales: Una guía fascinante sobre los caballeros del santo sepulcro, los caballeros hospitalarios, la orden de San Lázaro, los caballeros templarios y los caballeros teutónicos. La Inquisición: Una guía fascinante de la Inquisición medieval, española, portuguesa y romana.

The history of the Caribbean is an exciting ride, but few outside of the region know much about it in depth beyond Columbus’s discovery. This audiobook will lead you through the history of the region, which witnessed some of the world’s most important events. We will begin with Christopher Columbus’s accidental discovery and the race for control over the islands of the Caribbean.

Viaje cientos de miles de años atrás, a cuando los hombres de las cavernas vagaban por la Tierra. Descubra cómo era la vida de los primeros europeos de la Edad de Piedra. A continuación, avance rápidamente hasta las Edades de Bronce y de Hierro, cuando surgieron en Europa las primeras civilizaciones avanzadas. Descubrirá también cosas sobre las antiguas civilizaciones de Grecia, Roma y los bárbaros del norte de Europa.

Travel back in time to meet some of England’s boldest kings and queens! Curious about the fierce kings and queens who ruled England? Then download this audiobook to start your journey into the past today!

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El principio de la Edad Moderna europea fue un tiempo de confusión, agitación, sospecha, esperanza, desesperación e ideas nuevas. Fue un momento en el que se produjeron grandes cambios durante apenas unos pocos siglos formando un mundo completamente diferente al periodo anterior. Este libro incluye información detallada de la transición entre la Edad Media a la temprana Edad Moderna, donde Europa sufrió cambios importantes a lo largo de todo el continente.

Casa de Médici: Una guía fascinante de la historia de la familia y la dinastía de los Médici. Casa de Borja: Una fascinante guía sobre los Borja y sus enemistades con la familia Médicis, la dinastía Sforza y Girolamo Savonarola.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Scientific Revolution, then pay attention...Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: The Scientific Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Emergence of Modern Science During the Early Modern Period, Including Stories of Thinkers Such as Isaac Newton and René Descartes and Galileo Galilei: A Captivating Guide to an Italian Astronomer, Physicist, and Engineer and His Impact on the History of Science. So if you want to learn more about the Scientific Revolution and Galileo Galilei listen to this audiobook now!