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Catherine de' Medici
- The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen
- By: Mary Hollingsworth
- Narrated by: Rachel Bavidge, Sophie Hunter
- Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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History is rarely kind to women of power, but few have had their reputations quite so brutally shredded as Catherine de’ Medici, Italian-born queen of France and influential mother of three successive French kings.
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The Borgias
- The Hidden History
- By: G. J. Meyer
- Narrated by: Enn Reitel
- Length: 19 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The startling truth behind one of the most notorious dynasties in history is revealed in a remarkable new account by the acclaimed author of The Tudors and A World Undone....
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Great story... Impossible narration
- By Marc on 01-08-13
By: G. J. Meyer
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Isabella of Castile
- Europe's First Great Queen
- By: Giles Tremlett
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 19 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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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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A fascinating but grim tale, very well read.
- By Philadelphus on 17-01-20
By: Giles Tremlett
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The History of the Renaissance World
- From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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A lively and fascinating narrative history about the birth of the modern world....
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Enjoyable exploration of high middle ages
- By Abigail WD on 08-05-20
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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In Bed with the Tudors
- From Elizabeth of York to Elizabeth I
- By: Amy Licence
- Narrated by: Debra Burton
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Illegitimate children, adulterous queens, impotent kings, and a whole dynasty resting on their shoulders....
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let down by poor reading
- By PFK on 14-03-14
By: Amy Licence
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A World Lit Only by Fire
- The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance Portrait of an Age
- By: William Manchester
- Narrated by: Barrett Whitener
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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From tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages....
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Gets better
- By markw on 02-04-07
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Catherine de' Medici
- The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen
- By: Mary Hollingsworth
- Narrated by: Rachel Bavidge, Sophie Hunter
- Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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History is rarely kind to women of power, but few have had their reputations quite so brutally shredded as Catherine de’ Medici, Italian-born queen of France and influential mother of three successive French kings.
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The Borgias
- The Hidden History
- By: G. J. Meyer
- Narrated by: Enn Reitel
- Length: 19 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The startling truth behind one of the most notorious dynasties in history is revealed in a remarkable new account by the acclaimed author of The Tudors and A World Undone....
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Great story... Impossible narration
- By Marc on 01-08-13
By: G. J. Meyer
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Isabella of Castile
- Europe's First Great Queen
- By: Giles Tremlett
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 19 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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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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A fascinating but grim tale, very well read.
- By Philadelphus on 17-01-20
By: Giles Tremlett
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The History of the Renaissance World
- From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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A lively and fascinating narrative history about the birth of the modern world....
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Enjoyable exploration of high middle ages
- By Abigail WD on 08-05-20
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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In Bed with the Tudors
- From Elizabeth of York to Elizabeth I
- By: Amy Licence
- Narrated by: Debra Burton
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Illegitimate children, adulterous queens, impotent kings, and a whole dynasty resting on their shoulders....
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let down by poor reading
- By PFK on 14-03-14
By: Amy Licence
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A World Lit Only by Fire
- The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance Portrait of an Age
- By: William Manchester
- Narrated by: Barrett Whitener
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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From tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages....
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Gets better
- By markw on 02-04-07
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The Verge
- Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years That Shook the World
- By: Patrick Wyman
- Narrated by: Patrick Wyman
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The creator of the hit podcast series Tides of History and Fall of Rome explores the four explosive decades between 1490 and 1530, bringing to life the dramatic and deeply human story of how the West was reborn....
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Accessible, quality history...
- By Jaki on 23-07-21
By: Patrick Wyman
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Princes of the Renaissance
- By: Mary Hollingsworth
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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A history of the Renaissance told through the lives of its most influential patrons....
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Well written tremendously interesting
- By C. De Vico on 21-04-24
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The Teutonic Knights
- A Military History
- By: William Urban
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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The Teutonic Knights were powerful and ferocious advocates of holy war. William Urban's narrative charts the rise and fall of the Order and, in an accessible and engaging style, throws light on a band of knights whose deeds and motives have long been misunderstood....
By: William Urban
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Elizabeth's London
- Everyday Life in Elizabethan London
- By: Liza Picard
- Narrated by: Liza Picard
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
- Abridged
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Like its popular and acclaimed predecessors, Restoration London and Dr Johnson's London....
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Good Book shame about the Narration
- By Roger on 08-09-11
By: Liza Picard
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A Brief History of Britain 1485-1660
- Brief Histories
- By: Ronald Hutton
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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From the death of Richard III on Bosworth Field in 1485 to the execution of Charles I....
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Excellent history of England
- By Patrick on 19-10-14
By: Ronald Hutton
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The Habsburg Way
- 7 Rules for Turbulent Times
- By: Eduard Habsburg
- Narrated by: Eduard Habsburg
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Eduard Habsburg, a member of the family and archduke of Austria, shares insights about the Seven Principles (maxims) at the root of Habsburg thought, action, politics, and family life....
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Unabashed easy listening excellence
- By MrAJldn on 19-05-24
By: Eduard Habsburg
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2,000 Years of Christ's Power, Vol. 3
- Renaissance and Reformation
- By: Nick Needham
- Narrated by: Peter Matthess
- Length: 20 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Volume Three of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power, in showing the progression of the Reformation era and the daring bravery of its figures, presents a period of history from which there are many lessons to be learnt....
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Captivating
- By John on 28-12-23
By: Nick Needham
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Ladies-in-Waiting
- Women Who Served Anne Boleyn
- By: Sylvia Barbara Soberton
- Narrated by: Naomi Madelin
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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The aspects of Anne Boleyn's life and death are fiercely debated by historians, yet her ladies-in-waiting remain an understudied topic....
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Boring
- By Chrissie Ann on 06-06-24
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1434
- The Year a Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed to Italy and Ignited the Renaissance
- By: Gavin Menzies
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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The brilliance of the Renaissance laid the foundation of the modern world....
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What an interesting concept?
- By Christopher on 12-05-16
By: Gavin Menzies
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Age of Discovery
- Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Our New Renaissance
- By: Ian Goldin, Chris Kutarna
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
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Turning the spotlight on the crises of our time, Age of Discovery shows how we can all define and create a lasting legacy that the world will still celebrate 500 years from now....
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Important and thought-provoking book
- By Amazon Customer on 28-07-16
By: Ian Goldin, and others
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The Reformation
- History in an Hour
- By: Edward A. Gosselin
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour....
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Too much in an hour
- By Ian on 11-10-18
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Henry VIII: The Quest for Fame
- Penguin Monarchs, Book 2
- By: John Guy
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Henry VIII's reign transformed the physical and spiritual landscape of England. In this revealing new account, John Guy explores how Henry himself understood the world and his place in it....
By: John Guy
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Beatrice's Last Smile
- By: Mark Gregory Pegg
- Narrated by: Richard Burnip
- Length: 21 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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A new history of the Middle Ages, Beatrice's Last Smile reveals how Christianity and Islam evolved out of a shared cultural and religious ferment, and how this shaped the development of the West....
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Wonderful canter through a thousand yrars
- By Robin on 30-08-23
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The Book of the Courtier
- By: Baldassare Castiglione
- Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
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Set in the court of Urbino in 1507, Castiglione’s The Book of the Courtier presents an invaluable look at court life and culture during the Renaissance. Over four nights of dialogue, the book explores the key question, ‘What should a courtier be like?’ Listen for more....
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The Thirty Years' War 1618-1648
- By: Samuel Rawson Gardiner
- Narrated by: Pamula Nagamiam
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Samuel Rawson Gardiner remains a respected source on the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), which began as a civil conflict between Protestant princes and the Catholic Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II. Lack of unity on both sides soon drew in outside powers....
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Margaret Beaufort
- Mother of the Tudor Dynasty
- By: Elizabeth Norton
- Narrated by: Debra Burton
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Born in the midst of the Wars of the Roses, Margaret Beaufort became the greatest heiress of her time....
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Amateur production, gave up listening to it.
- By AmySharpe2003 on 22-11-14
By: Elizabeth Norton
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Léonard de Vinci
- By: Walter Isaacson
- Narrated by: François Hatt
- Length: 18 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Léonard de Vinci était enfant illégitime, homosexuel, gaucher, végétarien, distrait et parfois hérétique. Cette inadéquation aux moeurs de l'époque a décuplé sa créativité...
By: Walter Isaacson
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The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy
- By: Jacob Burckhardt
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
- Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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In this landmark study of Italy from the 14th through the early 16th centuries, Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt chronicles the rise of Florence and Venice as powerful city-states....
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The Cultural Life Of The Italian Renaissance
- By Stephen Gott on 21-07-20
By: Jacob Burckhardt
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A Brief History of Italy
- Tracing the Renaissance, Unification, and the Lively Evolution of Art and Culture
- By: Dominic Haynes
- Narrated by: Jeff Bower
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Whether you’re a student of Italian history looking for a refresher or a brand-new learner looking for an introduction, this book is a concise, easy-to-follow overview of the major players, events, and forces in Italian history, from antiquity to today....
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Discover the Essence of Italian Heritage
- By Drake on 10-11-23
By: Dominic Haynes
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The Reputation and Legacy of Henry IV
- Ian Mortimer Keynote Speeches
- By: Ian Mortimer
- Narrated by: Ian Mortimer
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Henry IV is not famous except for the plays that bear his name: He is not even a "much-maligned" king. He is normally overshadowed by his far more famous son, Henry V, despite his many achievements....
By: Ian Mortimer
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Florence: The History and Legacy of the Birthplace of the Renaissance
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Historians credit Florence as the starting place of the Italian Renaissance, a process carried out through patronages and commissions of artists beginning in the 12th century....
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The Tudors: A Captivating Guide to the History of England from Henry VII to Elizabeth I
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Desmond Manny
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Five Tudor monarchs sat on the throne of England and Ireland from 1485 to 1603. The family earned their royal rights through strategic planning and battlefield prowess, and kept them because of intellect, strength, and sheer determination. Listen to learn more about the Tudors....
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Its good to be a kind.
- By Jasmine Norton on 16-10-18
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The Feud that Sparked the Renaissance
- How Brunelleschi and Ghiberti Changed the Art World
- By: Paul Robert Walker
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Joining the best sellers Longitude and Galileo’s Daughter, a lively and intriguing tale of two artists whose competitive spirit brought to life one of the world’s most magnificent structures and ignited the Renaissance....
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Impressive.
- By emrys on 16-04-22
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The Sack of Rome
- By: E.R. Chamberlin
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
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In the early morning of 6 May, 1527, the 20,000 starving, unpaid troops of Emperor Charles V began their assault on the great walls of Rome. After only a few hours they had overcome the barricades; the city into which they streamed was now in their grip....
By: E.R. Chamberlin