Showing titles in 17th Century

Scotland, 1618. The Triquetra Coven stands at the height of its power—respected, feared, and hidden in plain sight along the windswept coast of Irvine. At its helm, Margaret Barclay, a fierce and visionary leader, pushes her members to master their gifts and protect their legacy. But when she is slighted by her husband’s family, Margaret’s thirst for justice awakens a storm that could destroy everything she has built.

Untamed Waters: The Golden Age of Piracy is a captivating and thoroughly researched exploration of history's most notorious era, delving into the thrilling world of pirates and their daring exploits on the high seas. From the sun-kissed shores of the Caribbean to the treacherous waters of the Indian Ocean, this book unravels the motivations behind piracy and its impact on global trade and politics. With meticulous citations, it serves as both an engaging listen for history enthusiasts and a valuable academic resource.

It’s the year 1675. Eighteen-year-old Lukas Pietersen is about to consume the ceremonial substance, known as Moon Flower. The potent seeds from this nighttime blooming plant, as prepared and administered by a shaman, will cause Lukas to lose his memory and begin his quest to become a warrior of the Pequawket tribe. This epic tale follows Lukas, a young boy in the Dutch controlled territory of New Amsterdam, as he meets chiefs, shamans, warriors, and the English army on his quest to seek a connection with the Great Spirit.

Step into a tense era of British history where a bloodless political coup birthed the modern constitutional monarchy. Amidst the lingering trauma of past civil wars, a fragile nation faced the terrifying prospect of renewed royal tyranny and religious persecution. Witness the ultimate...

Bloomsbury presents The Man Who Invented Fiction by William Egginton, read by Matt Fletcher-Macdonald. ‘In 1605 a crippled, greying, almost toothless veteran of Spain’s wars against the Ottoman Empire published a book. That book, Don Quixote, went on to sell more copies than any other book...

The story of the Mayflower is one of adventure, courage, and destiny. Leaving England in September of 1620, the ship carried 102 English Separatists to a new life, one that came with the freedom to practice their religious beliefs as they saw fit. These Pilgrims had the courage of their convictions. They had already potentially faced execution for practicing their beliefs, and now they were willing to uproot their lives, their families, and their homes, to sign contracts of indentured servitude - all to find what they called freedom in a foreign land.

أزمة سياسية عاصفة وتمرد تاريخي قادا أمة عريقة إلى لحظة درامية غيرت مسار التاريخ الأوروبي: محاكمة وإعدام ملك متوج. وسط أجواء مشحونة بالتوتر الديني والصراع على...

تتبع السرد التاريخي المظلم لجنون الارتياب الجماعي الذي حوّل الشكوك اليومية إلى آلة إعدام لا ترحم في أوروبا. يضعك هذا العمل المفعم بالتوتر في قلب المحاكمات...

تتبع قصة الإمبراطورية المغولية والحب الخالد الذي أثمر بناء أعظم ضريح معماري في التاريخ، بعيدًا عن الأساطير الشائعة. تغوص هذه الرحلة التاريخية المهيبة في أعماق...

Mergulhe na história onde o luto de um imperador e a ambição política ergueram o mausoléu mais icônico do mundo. Esta narrativa épica é a companhia perfeita para enriquecer seu trajeto diário ou sua rotina de foco com uma verdadeira viagem no tempo até a Índia do século XVII. Sinta a...

Acompanhe a ascensão épica e a queda inevitável de uma potência militar que dominou as águas e os reinos da Europa. Perfeito para transformar seu trajeto diário em uma jornada imersiva, este relato transporta você diretamente para os campos de batalha e cortes reais do Mar Báltico...

Il brutale scontro tra Parlamento e Corona innesca una guerra civile spietata, culminando nel primo regicidio d'Europa. Un saggio storico teso e avvincente che ti trasporta nell'Inghilterra del Seicento, ideale per trasformare il tuo tragitto quotidiano in un'immersione totale negli intrighi di...

宗教対立という小さな火種が、いかにしてヨーロッパ全体を巻き込む巨大な国際戦争へと拡大していったのか、その混沌とした歴史のうねりを一本の物語として鮮やかに描き出します。静かな夜のひとときや毎日の通勤の...

王と民衆、そして国家と教会の複雑な権力闘争が、絶対君主の公開処刑という血塗られた結末へと転がり落ちていく、スリリングなヨーロッパ史の転換点。静かな夜のひとときや毎日の通勤電車の中でイヤホンを耳にすれ...

絶対王政の冷酷な情報統制と、顔を奪われた孤独な囚人の謎が交差する歴史ミステリーは、静かな夜の知的探求にふさわしい深い没入感をもたらします。強大な国家権力はなぜ、ひとりの人間の存在をこれほどまでに徹底...

Adéntrate en la devastadora guerra religiosa y política que fracturó Europa Central y forjó la diplomacia moderna. Ideal para acompañar tus trayectos diarios o enriquecer tus horas de enfoque, este inmersivo relato cronológico te sumerge de lleno en las tensiones de la Edad Moderna...

Erlebe packende Wissenschaftsgeschichte und den riskanten Konflikt zwischen alter Tradition und modernem Zweifel. Ideal für den Arbeitsweg oder abendliche Hörstunden, zieht dich diese atmosphärische Erzählung direkt in eine Epoche voller Unsicherheit und Entdeckergeist. Verstehe völlig ohne...

Ce captif sans visage incarne le secret d'État le plus sombre de Louis XIV, une véritable énigme historique. Idéale pour transformer vos trajets quotidiens en une écoute haletante, cette enquête minutieuse sépare enfin les faits authentiques des rumeurs tenaces. Laissez-vous absorber par...

Plongez dans l'histoire maritime d'un village marécageux devenu l'épicentre absolu du commerce mondial. Idéal pour enrichir votre trajet quotidien, ce récit historique immersif retrace l'ascension d'une métropole forgée par les eaux de la mer du Nord et l'audace humaine. Vivez une épopée...

Plongez dans l'histoire militaire tragique où guerres de religion et ambitions dynastiques ont fracturé l'Europe. Ce récit immersif transforme de complexes manœuvres diplomatiques en une épopée géopolitique fascinante. Écoutez comment une simple étincelle locale en Bohême a fini par...