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The Ghosts of the British Isles: A Collection of Ghost Stories and Other Supernatural Tales from Britain and Ireland
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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The United Kingdom is an ancient land steeped in history and tradition, filled with prehistoric ruins, majestic castles, and a countryside sculpted from millennia of human habitation. Its rolling countryside is dotted with prehistoric burial mounds and stone circles. Medieval churches have elaborate stained glass windows and gruesome carvings, reflecting a mixture of hope and darkness. Every hamlet and village has tales that go back centuries, and folk festivals with roots in pagan times. Thus, it is not surprising that many believe the area is filled with ghosts.
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TERRIBLE NARRATION
- By Charlie on 21-01-20
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The Ghosts of the British Isles: A Collection of Ghost Stories and Other Supernatural Tales from Britain and Ireland
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 11-07-18
- Language: English
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Ukraine
- The History and Legacy of Ukraine from the Middle Ages to Today
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: David Pickering
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
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The history of Ukraine is a fascinating story of how cultures, political systems, religions, and power have met, intersected, morphed, and expanded. The region was relatively sparsely populated for much of ancient history, a wilderness of rivers, forests, and steppes, but that does not detract from the rich historical development of the region. This geographical formation has influenced some of the country’s key historical developments, as well as the location of its major settlements.
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A very useful introduction
- By David on 19-03-22
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Ukraine
- The History and Legacy of Ukraine from the Middle Ages to Today
- Narrated by: David Pickering
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 04-05-20
- Language: English
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The British Army: The History and Legacy of the Army That Helped Establish the World’s Largest Empire
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
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The British Army: The History and Legacy of the Army That Helped Establish the World’s Largest Empire examines the various battles and events that the army played such crucial roles in over the centuries. You will learn about the British Army like never before.
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Great overview, name / place pronunciation is odd
- By Rosie James on 22-02-22
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The British Army: The History and Legacy of the Army That Helped Establish the World’s Largest Empire
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 23-10-18
- Language: English
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The Russian Revolution of 1917
- The History of the Russian Empire’s Collapse and the Establishment of the Soviet Union
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 55 mins
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The 17th century was marked by multiple pro-democratic revolutions exploding in both hemispheres. In Europe and its neighbors to the east, border-changing wars were fought incessantly. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the underlying premises of political, governmental and social structures within several European and Asian states were shaken to the core after centuries of royalty and one-family rule. By the onset of World War I, royal families began to experience a long, slow decline, with some quietly fading into the status of national symbols and others experiencing political overthrow. Some were horrified by the suddenness of a changing public, while others barely noticed.
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The Russian Revolution of 1917
- The History of the Russian Empire’s Collapse and the Establishment of the Soviet Union
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 55 mins
- Release date: 04-01-18
- Language: English
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The History of the Civil War
- The Causes, Battles, and Generals of the War Between the States
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Chris Abell
- Length: 24 hrs and 41 mins
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The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history, and had the two sides realized it would last four years and inflict over a million casualties, it might not have been fought. Since it was, however, historians and history buffs alike have been studying and analyzing the biggest battles ever since. Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers.
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- By james on 20-10-18
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The History of the Civil War
- The Causes, Battles, and Generals of the War Between the States
- Narrated by: Chris Abell
- Length: 24 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 29-05-15
- Language: English
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The Partition of Ireland and the Troubles: The History of Northern Ireland from the Irish Civil War to the Good Friday Agreement
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
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The Partition of Ireland and the Troubles: The History of Northern Ireland from the Irish Civil War to the Good Friday Agreement analyzes the tumultuous events that marked the creation of Northern Ireland, and the conflicts fueled by the partition. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Northern Ireland like never before.
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It's OK to start but also not completely true
- By Sam on 19-01-20
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The Partition of Ireland and the Troubles: The History of Northern Ireland from the Irish Civil War to the Good Friday Agreement
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
- Release date: 31-12-18
- Language: English
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The Jacobites
- The History and Legacy of the Movement to Restore the Stuart Dynasty to the British Throne
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
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The Jacobites conjure up many images to 21st-century Britons, but Jacobitism was a cause that had far-reaching consequences across 18th century Europe. The Jacobites were not only supporters of the exiled Stuart monarchy, but also against the political and religious settlements agreed to across the British Isles. The specter of the Jacobite threat was present for the British government and monarchy throughout the 18th century. It’s no surprise the Jacobites continue to interest so many people, as do the plot twists, near misses, and “what-ifs” involved.
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The Jacobites
- The History and Legacy of the Movement to Restore the Stuart Dynasty to the British Throne
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Release date: 03-05-22
- Language: English
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The Kushan Empire
- The History and Legacy of the Powerful Ancient Kingdom in South Asia
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
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The Kushans began as nomadic steppe warriors who eventually grew tired of constantly migrating and subsequently put their skills and experience to use by conquering Bactria and creating a kingdom that was stronger economically than it was militarily. Taking advantage of their location on the Silk Road trade routes, the Kushan kings charged fees and tolls for goods passing through. But silk, textiles, gold, silver, and other commodities were not the only things that entered the Kushan Empire from the East and West; it was a focal point for the spread of ideas, diplomats, and diseases.
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The Kushan Empire
- The History and Legacy of the Powerful Ancient Kingdom in South Asia
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Release date: 16-05-22
- Language: English
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The Kingdom of Hawai’i: The History of the Hawaiian State Before It Was Annexed by America
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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The Hawaiian kingdom existed for about a century, from the early 1790s to 1893, starting when King Kamehameha finally united the islands and lasting until American planters and businessmen staged a coup and forced Queen Lili’uokulani to abdicate. During the century of its existence, the kingdom offered its native peoples considerable protection. For example, in the later 1800s, several thousands of Pacific islanders were, in effect, kidnapped and forced to serve as indentured laborers in places like the Guano Islands in Peru and plantations in Queensland.
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The Kingdom of Hawai’i: The History of the Hawaiian State Before It Was Annexed by America
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Release date: 27-01-22
- Language: English
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The Battle of Hürtgen Forest
- The History of the Longest Battle Fought in Germany During World War II
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
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After the successful amphibious invasion on D-Day in June 1944, the Allies began racing east toward Germany and liberating France along the way. The Allies had landed along a 50 mile stretch of French coast, and despite suffering 8,000 casualties on D-Day, over 100,000 still began the march across the western portion of the continent. By the end of August 1944, the German army in France was shattered, with 200,000 killed or wounded and a further 200,000 captured.
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The Battle of Hürtgen Forest
- The History of the Longest Battle Fought in Germany During World War II
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
- Release date: 27-10-21
- Language: English
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The Ghosts of Scotland: A Collection of Ghost Stories Across the Scottish Nation
- By: Sean Mcloughlin, Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
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Scotland is a fascinating and ancient land filled with history. Not everything in Scotland is as it appears, however. Some Scots say this is a land haunted by spirits, a place of strange disappearances and unexplained phenomena. The Ghosts of Scotland: A Collection of Ghost Stories Across the Scottish Nation is a collection of such tales, just a few among the thousands of local legends and modern sightings that make Scotland one of the most haunted countries in the world.
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Narrated by a robot?
- By S. M. Mackay on 04-10-20
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The Ghosts of Scotland: A Collection of Ghost Stories Across the Scottish Nation
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
- Release date: 23-03-18
- Language: English
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The Battle of Anzio
- The History of the Allies’ Controversial Amphibious Landing During the Italian Campaign of World War II
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
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Germany's North African defeat opened up the possibility of taking the war in the West to the European continent for the first time since France's lightning conquest by the Wehrmacht in 1940. The British and Americans debated the merits of landing in France directly in 1943, but they ultimately opted against it. The Soviets railed at the Westerners as “bastards of allies”; but a 1943 “D-Day”-style landing in France might have proven a strategic and logistical impossibility.
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The Battle of Anzio
- The History of the Allies’ Controversial Amphibious Landing During the Italian Campaign of World War II
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
- Release date: 28-12-21
- Language: English
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Lord Haw-Haw: The Life and Legacy of the Notorious Nazi Propaganda Broadcaster During World War II
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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In Britain, state broadcasting began at 18:00 on November 22, 1922 when Arthur Burrows, the Director of Programmes at the newly formed British Broadcasting Company, announced, “This is 2LO, Marconi House, London calling”. “London calling” became a key phrase used in broadcasts by the BBC. When the service began, most listeners were hobbyists who had their own radio receivers. In 1922, around 30,000 people in the UK had radio receiver licenses.
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Lord Haw-Haw: The Life and Legacy of the Notorious Nazi Propaganda Broadcaster During World War II
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Release date: 30-03-22
- Language: English
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The Battle of Blair Mountain
- The History of America’s Largest Labor Uprising
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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As labor unions and movements began to form and coalesce in the 19th century, the tensions between workers and companies led to demonstrations, encounters, and even conflicts that descended into violence. Among those, none were larger than the colloquially known Battle of Blair Mountain, which pitted West Virginian miners against authorities in 1921. It represented the largest labor uprising in American history and the largest armed uprising in the country since the Civil War, and it would have lasting ramifications on unions and labor moving forward.
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The Battle of Blair Mountain
- The History of America’s Largest Labor Uprising
- Narrated by: Jim Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Release date: 17-12-21
- Language: English
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The Slavs and the Slave Trade
- The History of Enslaved Slavs Across Eastern Europe and the Islamic World
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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Whereas for much of human history slavery was somewhat arbitrary, in its later forms, it often had a discriminatory component, typically based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. This distinction shows how the practitioners of slavery justified the practice in terms of ideology, and Slavic people were discriminated against within the Ottoman Empire. Slavs had lived in the lands of today’s Eastern European region for centuries.
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The Slavs and the Slave Trade
- The History of Enslaved Slavs Across Eastern Europe and the Islamic World
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Release date: 01-12-21
- Language: English
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The Investiture Controversy
- The History of the Medieval Conflict Between the Church and Holy Roman Empire that Led to Civil War in Germany
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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It has been famously pointed out that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, but it was also not an empire in the sense people expect when hearing the term. In theory, the emperor was the highest prince in Christendom, and his dominion extended the length and breadth of Western Europe. The empire had been created by the papacy in 801 when Pope Leo III famously crowned the supposedly unwitting Charlemagne in Saint Peter’s Basilica, intending to recreate the Western Roman Empire. In truth, the imperial power did not extend beyond central Europe.
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The Investiture Controversy
- The History of the Medieval Conflict Between the Church and Holy Roman Empire that Led to Civil War in Germany
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
- Release date: 05-04-22
- Language: English
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The Battle of Flodden
- The History of the Most Famous Battle Between England and Scotland
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
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The relationship between Scotland and England has always been rocky. For most of their history, they have been at loggerheads and frequently at war, and, even after the Act of Union of 1707 which united the two nations, there were at least four Scottish uprisings. Today, the Scottish threat to separate from the post-Brexit UK is well-known. England has historically viewed the northern nation as a threat, and Scotland for its part has feared, with justification, its richer and more powerful neighbor.
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The Battle of Flodden
- The History of the Most Famous Battle Between England and Scotland
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Release date: 14-12-21
- Language: English
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Scipio Africanus
- The Life and Legacy of the Roman General Who Defeated Hannibal During the Second Punic War
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
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Scipio Africanus: The Life and Legacy of the Roman General Who Defeated Hannibal During the Second Punic War chronicles how Scipio rose to prominence, his legendary victory at Zama, and the legacy he had on antiquity.
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Scipio Africanus
- The Life and Legacy of the Roman General Who Defeated Hannibal During the Second Punic War
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 12-04-22
- Language: English
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The Irish Confederate Wars
- The History and Legacy of Ireland’s Deadliest Conflict
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
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During the 12th century, the people of Ireland came under the sway of the English, who had extended into their domain. With every subsequent century, English dominion in the land gradually expanded, leading to the exceedingly harsh treatment of native Irish populations at the hands of English settlers. The Tudor period was especially tumultuous, with Elizabeth I waging a notoriously expensive conquest against the Irish in the waning years of her reign.
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The Irish Confederate Wars
- The History and Legacy of Ireland’s Deadliest Conflict
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 14-12-21
- Language: English
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Mesoamerican Warfare: The History of War in the Region from the Olmec to the Aztec
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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Throughout history, warfare has played an important role in the development of many cultures around the world, and Mesoamerica is no exception. As J.M. Francis and T.M. Leonard noted, “The history of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica was one of violence, though no more so than that of any other region of the ancient world. It was a universe of shifting alliances and mutual antagonisms, in which increasingly strong political entities forged themselves and then broke apart". In fact, warfare played an essential role in the formation of Mesoamerica as a cultural area.
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Mesoamerican Warfare: The History of War in the Region from the Olmec to the Aztec
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
- Release date: 01-03-22
- Language: English
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