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French Legends: The Life and Legacy of Maximilien Robespierre
- Written 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: 2015-06-11
- Language: English
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Decisive Moments in History: The Reign of Terror
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Tim Welch
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
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As one of the seminal social revolutions in human history, the French Revolution holds a unique legacy, especially in the West. 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. But history remembers the French Revolution in a starkly different way, as the same leaders who sought a more democratic system while out of power devolved into establishing an incredibly repressive tyranny of their own.
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Decisive Moments in History: The Reign of Terror
- Narrated by: Tim Welch
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 2015-05-21
- Language: English
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Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs
- The Controversial Trials of the Alleged Soviet Spies at the Height of the Red Scare
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
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Shortly after World War II, Congress' House Committee on Un-American Activities began investigating Americans across the country for suspected ties to communism. Among the people called before the House Committee on Un-American Activities, none are as controversial as Alger Hiss.
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Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs
- The Controversial Trials of the Alleged Soviet Spies at the Height of the Red Scare
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 2017-01-12
- Language: English
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The Election of 1876
- The History of the Controversial Election That Ended Reconstruction
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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It seems that every time a presidential election rolls around in America, voters are told that the nation is at a critical fork in its history, and that the decisions reached and the candidates elected will change the course of history. While this is always true to some extent, there are times when it is true to a critical extent. Such was the case in 1876, when the country, weary of four years of Civil War and more than a decade of Reconstruction, was once again on the brink of splitting.
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The Election of 1876
- The History of the Controversial Election That Ended Reconstruction
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Release date: 2017-04-06
- Language: English
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The Cooper Union Address
- The History of the Speech That Helped Abraham Lincoln Win the Presidency
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Kirk Winkler
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
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After the Lincoln-Douglas debates made Abraham Lincoln a nationally recognized politician, Illinois papers began to mention Lincoln as a Republican candidate for president in 1859. Lincoln was humbled, though a bit dumbfounded. Lacking any administrative experience, Lincoln wasn't sure he would enjoy being president, but even being considered was a great honor, and he quietly thought the idea over. In fact, Lincoln was still not considered a real option for the nomination until he delivered a speech at New York City's Cooper Union in February, 1860.
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The Cooper Union Address
- The History of the Speech That Helped Abraham Lincoln Win the Presidency
- Narrated by: Kirk Winkler
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-05
- Language: English
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth I
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Michael Gilboe
- Length: 57 mins
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Queen Elizabeth I was one of England's most influential rulers. Hers was an age when the arts, commerce, and trade flourished. It was the epoch of gallantry and great, enduring literature. It was also an age of wars and military conflicts. In the end, Queen Elizabeth I helped change the entire structure of female leadership and would go on to improve upon Henry VIII's successes.
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth I
- Narrated by: Michael Gilboe
- Length: 57 mins
- Release date: 2015-05-26
- Language: English
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Father Charles Coughlin
- The Life of the Controversial Catholic Priest Who Revolutionized Radio
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Clergymen rarely make good politicians. There is perhaps no better example of this than Father Charles Coughlin, a Depression-era priest-turned-demagogue who was seen as an angel by some and a devil by others. The same man who cruelly castigated the Jews also spoke eloquently on the needs and rights of the most downtrodden in society. The same orator who said, "Roosevelt or ruin", later cried, "Roosevelt and ruin." In the 1930s, his effective use of the radio revolutionized mass communications, and millions of people listened to his every word.
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Father Charles Coughlin
- The Life of the Controversial Catholic Priest Who Revolutionized Radio
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Release date: 2017-05-26
- Language: English
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The United States Colored Troops
- The History and Legacy of the Black Soldiers Who Fought in the American Civil War
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
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After the Battle of Fort Sumter made clear that there would be war between the North and South, support for both the Union and Confederacy rose. Two days after the surrender of the fort, President Abraham Lincoln issued a call-to-arms asking for 75,000 volunteers, a request that would rely on Northern states to organize and train their men.
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The United States Colored Troops
- The History and Legacy of the Black Soldiers Who Fought in the American Civil War
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 2016-12-30
- Language: English
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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
- The History and Legacy of America's Most Famous Debates
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Matt. Butcher
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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The most famous debates in American history were held over 150 years ago, and despite their fame, no official transcripts were ever taken. Throughout the fall of 1858, US Senate candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas participated in seven three-hour debates throughout Illinois. This unprecedented method of campaigning drew national attention, one that is still often idealized, even today, among those who feel politics is too bitterly partisan.
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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
- The History and Legacy of America's Most Famous Debates
- Narrated by: Matt. Butcher
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-30
- Language: English
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The Western Schism of 1378
- The History and Legacy of the Papal Schism That Split the Catholic Church
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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Nowadays, the pope is synonymous with unparalleled piety, compassion, and benevolence. To many, the pope is the embodiment of godly love in its purest form. This is a far cry from how things were just a few centuries ago. Back in the day, the most notorious of popes were nothing more than power-hungry dictators and cutthroat political experts. Indeed, by the late 14th century, tensions within the Church reached a breaking point, resulting in the infamous split of the Catholic Church, one that saw multiple popes fighting to knock the others off their thrones.
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The Western Schism of 1378
- The History and Legacy of the Papal Schism That Split the Catholic Church
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
- Release date: 2017-05-22
- Language: English
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Mecca: The History of Islam's Holiest City
- Written by: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta
- Narrated by: Doron Alon
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
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Centuries before the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, the leaders of Mecca established that their city was the pre-eminent holy site in western Arabia and established a truce for pilgrims to the city. One effect of this was that Mecca became a center for what might today be described as tourism. Of course, Mecca is now best known for being Islam's holiest city, revered as the birthplace of Muhammad and the site where Allah first revealed the Qu'ran to him. Within Mecca is the Ka'aba, a building housed within the Al-Masjid al-Haram (Great Mosque), considered the holiest site.
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Mecca: The History of Islam's Holiest City
- Narrated by: Doron Alon
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-10
- Language: English
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The Waco Siege
- The History of the Federal Government's Standoff with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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In February 1993, President Bill Clinton had only been in office for a few weeks when one of the most important events of his presidency began to take shape. Ironically, it would involve a group that the vast majority of Americans had never heard of and knew absolutely nothing about. The Branch Davidians were an obscure religious sect located in Texas, but members of the group led by David Koresh in Waco, Texas stockpiled enough weaponry to catch the attention of the federal government.
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The Waco Siege
- The History of the Federal Government's Standoff with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Release date: 2017-04-04
- Language: English
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Bloody Mary: The Life and Legacy of England's Most Notorious Queen
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Patte Shaughnessy
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
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Queen Mary I ruled England and its territories for only five years, from 1553 to 1558, yet she has been remembered for nearly 500 years as Bloody Mary, the Catholic oppressor of a Protestant country. The truth, as usual, is more complicated than the myth. Mary grew up in a era of religious and political turmoil. Mary's life was shaped by her experience of this, and by the twisted family politics of her father, Henry VIII.
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Bloody Mary: The Life and Legacy of England's Most Notorious Queen
- Narrated by: Patte Shaughnessy
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-02
- Language: English
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The History of the Democratic Party: A Political Primer
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Sabrina Z
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
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As the oldest political party in the United States, the Democratic Party has been one of the nation's major political parties for over 150 years, and diverse men and ideas have fallen under its tent since the 19th century. Today the Democrats are generally viewed as proponents of a strong, centralized federal government, and yet the forerunner of the modern party was none other than Thomas Jefferson, the man most associated with states' rights and limited government.
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The History of the Democratic Party: A Political Primer
- Narrated by: Sabrina Z
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 2015-07-10
- Language: English
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Decisive Moments in History: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the Manhunt for John Wilkes Booth
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Neal Arango
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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Until April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth was one of the most famous actors of his time. That night, Booth became one of history's most infamous assassins when he assassinated President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. By the 1860s, Booth was a well-known actor, but he was also a confederate sympathizer who dabbled in espionage. He and his group of conspirators plotted to kill Lincoln and other top officials in a bid to decapitate the federal government and help the South.
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Decisive Moments in History: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the Manhunt for John Wilkes Booth
- Narrated by: Neal Arango
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
- Release date: 2015-05-12
- Language: English
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The Jefferson Memorial: The History of Washington D.C.'s Famous Monument
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Michael Gilboe
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Nobody spent more time in the thick of early American political debates than Thomas Jefferson, one of the most famous and revered Americans. Jefferson was instrumental in all of the aforementioned debates, authoring the Declaration of Independence, laying out the ideological groundwork of the notion of states' rights, leading one of the first political parties, and overseeing the expansion of the United States during his presidency.
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The Jefferson Memorial: The History of Washington D.C.'s Famous Monument
- Narrated by: Michael Gilboe
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Release date: 2015-05-06
- Language: English
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Mahatma Gandhi: The Life and Legacy of the Father of India
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott R. Pollak
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, or Mahatma Gandhi as he is more popularly known, is widely considered the father of India, the preeminent leader of the Indian struggle against British imperialism, and one of the most influential minds of the 20th century, Gandhi emerged to become one of the greatest advocates of peace and nonviolent resistance that the world has known. Gandhi became one of those rare leaders who preached through his own practices, motivating millions of people to follow his principles of freedom and peace.
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Mahatma Gandhi: The Life and Legacy of the Father of India
- Narrated by: Scott R. Pollak
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-10
- Language: English
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Stephen Decatur and Oliver Hazard Perry
- The Lives and Careers of America’s Most Famous Naval Officers during the War of 1812
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Gregory T. Luzitano
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
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Sandwiched between the Revolution and the Civil War, the War of 1812 is one of America’s forgotten conflicts, and the stalemated nature of the war (which resolved virtually none of either side’s war aims) has also ensured that it is often given merely a cursory overview. Under President Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) and James Madison (1809-1817), the United States tried to steer a course that would keep it from being drawn into the European war and defend its neutrality on the high seas.
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Stephen Decatur and Oliver Hazard Perry
- The Lives and Careers of America’s Most Famous Naval Officers during the War of 1812
- Narrated by: Gregory T. Luzitano
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 2019-11-07
- Language: English
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The Potsdam Conference
- The History of the Negotiations Between the Allies Near the End of World War II
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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Standing in history like a milestone marking the boundary between one era and the next, the Potsdam Conference brought together the leaders of the three major Allied powers - the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom - for the last time at the end of World War II and at the threshold of the Cold War. A follow up to the Yalta Conference just five months earlier, Potsdam attempted to work out the contours of the postwar world.
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The Potsdam Conference
- The History of the Negotiations Between the Allies Near the End of World War II
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
- Release date: 2017-01-25
- Language: English
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