Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Germans and Europe Author: Peter Millar Narrator: Damian Lynch Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-18 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, European Summary: Based on a lifetime living in and reporting on Germany and Central Europe, award-winning journalist and author Peter Millar tackles the fascinating and complex story of the people at the heart of our continent. Focussing on nine cities (only six of which are in the Germany of today), he takes us on a zigzag ride back through time via the fall of the Berlin Wall through the horrors of two world wars and the patchwork states of the Middle Ages to the splendour of Charlemagne and the fall of Rome, with side swipes at everything on the way, from Henry VIII to the Spanish Empire. Included are mini portraits of aspects of German culture, from sex and money to food and drink. Not just a book about Germany but about Europe as a whole and how we got where we are today - and where we might be tomorrow. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Todo lo que debe saber sobre el Antiguo Egipto [Everything You Need to Know about Ancient Egypt] Autor: Luis González González Narrador: Eduardo Wasveiler Formato: Unabridged Duración: 20 hrs and 9 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-23-18 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen: "Pionera en la arquitectura, la astronomía, la matemática, la medicina, la farmacopea, y con un credo que ha sido copiado por infinidad de religiones, incluyendo el cristianismo; la extraordinaria civilización del Nilo se resiste aún a revelarnos infinidad de secretos. La formación del Antiguo Egipto no estuvo exenta de crueles batallas y ritos salvajes, sin embargo, fue una civilización pionera que al día de hoy sigue fascinando a millones de personas en el mundo. Todo lo que debe saber sobre el Antiguo Egipto nos trae la historia de las XXXI Dinastías, de sus construcciones, de sus ritos, de su evolución política y de sus guerras de un modo accesible a cualquier oyente, ya sea especializado o lego, y en un estilo ágil y vivaz. Pero además nos descubre la epopeya que supuso el descubrimiento de esta civilización y las distintas excavaciones de tumbas desde Belzoni hasta el año 2008. Luis González nos detalla los conflictos entre familias y castas y la pugna por el control del pueblo entre la nobleza y el clero que se suceden en la formación de Egipto. Pero conoceremos también la intensa labor de el rey Menes que dará comienzo a las dinastías, creará el primer sistema teológico de la historia, y unificará los dos reinos de Egipto, el sistema de escritura, la clase administrativa, y el código de leyes; también asistiremos al periodo de esplendor, inigualable, que se vivió en la IV Dinastía de la mano de Djeser Netherijet, el primer gobernante que deja de ser un intermediario entre la divinidad y el pueblo para convertirse él mismo en carne de Dios, y del inmortalizado Imhotep, un titán de la sabiduría; nos deleitaremos con la majestuosidad de las construcciones de Ramsés II que pretende devolver la luz a Egipto tras la fuerte crisis del año 1000 a. C., y por último la decadencia de los llamados Periodos Intermedios, la fuerte crisis económica tras la muerte de Tut-Anj-Amón, la crueldad bajo el dominio de los persas y las intrigas políticas de la saga de los ptolomeos y el suicidio de Cleopatra en el año 30. Razones para comprar la obra: - La obra es un compendio valioso y estructurado de una inmensa bibliografía sobre Egipto, pero además el autor nos la presenta con un lenguaje accesible y cercano al oyente no especializado. - No sólo presenta la historia de todas las dinastías hasta que Egipto se convierte en provincia romana, sino que presenta también la historia de las excavaciones arqueológicas que nos han descubierto ese legado. - Incluye teorías que han sido, por un motivo u otro omitidas de los tratados de egiptología, como la transcripción literal de parte del credo egipcio al credo cristiano. - La obra está plagada de curiosidades y anécdotas que agilizan la narración y hacen que el audio libro vaya más allá de una tediosa enumeración de reyes y batallas. La cultura egipcia está plagada de misterios que se resiste a revelar, como la propia construcción de las pirámides, numerosos expertos consideran que en el S. XXI, con los medios de que se disponen sería imposible construir una pirámide como la de Kéops.

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Breve historia de la Segunda República Española [Brief history of the Second Spanish Republic] Autor: Luis E. Íñigo Fernández Narrador: Jordi Varela Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 46 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-23-18 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, European Resumen: "La lectura y el conocimiento sobre este período de lahistoria de España son imprescindibles para entender nuestro presente." (BBC Historia, Diciembre 2010) "Aunque todos sabemos cómo acaba esta historia de la república española, Luis E. Iñigo Fernández hace que lavivamos con pasión manteniéndonos en vilo continuo como si al acabar escucharla nos fuéramos a llevar una sorpresa. Todo está vendido en el devenir de los republicanos en aquella época pero el autor no hace quela narración caiga en un aburrido ensayo de datos continuos." (www.hislibris.com) El 14 de Abril de 1931, una nación que se había acostado monárquica se despertó republicana: esta es la historia del fracaso de esa ilusión. La historia de la Segunda República española, es una historia de ilusiones frustradas, pero también una historia de esperanza y confianza en la regeneración de España. Un período fundamental para entender cómo y por qué España es hoy como es. En un estilo accesible que, sin embargo, atiende al rigor histórico y al estudio de los procesos en profundidad, Luis E. Íñigo nos presenta en Breve Historia de la Segunda República Española un panorama en el que pretende explicar las causas por las que la primera democracia española fracasó. El libro comienza presentando la situación española a principios del S. XX, necesaria para entender la disgregación inicial de las facciones republicanas y su progresiva unión, una vez puestos en situación nos llevade lleno a las elecciones municipales que provocaron la victoria de los republicanos y la marcha de Alfonso XIII. Tras este primer golpe de optimismo, los gobiernos republicanos tendrán que sobreponerse a no pocos enemigos: la crisis económica que impidió la reforma agraria, la Iglesia que se oponía a la laicidad de algunas leyes, las revueltas en Asturias y en Cataluña que fueron violentamente reprimidas, los intentos de Gil-Robles demodificar la república y convertirla en una autocracia, y, por último, las disputas internas de los propios republicanos, pequeñas fracturas que provocaron el derrumbe del gobierno y llevaron a España a la Guerra Civil. Razones para comprar la obra: La Segunda República no sólo es el primer intento de establecer un sistema democrático, no es sólo la antesala de la guerra fratricida que marcará nuestro S. XX, es una época fascinante de nuestra historia narrada en este caso de un modo sobresaliente. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Contacto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Breve historia de los Tercios de Flandes [Brief history of the Tercios of Flanders] Autor: Antonio José Rodríguez Hernández Narrador: Carles Sianes Formato: Unabridged Duración: 9 hrs and 43 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-23-18 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, European Resumen: "El libro permite descubrir la épica historia de la legendaria Arma Invencible, que mantuvo bajo la soberanía española a los Países Bajos más de ciento cincuenta años. Una visión innovadora y rigurosa de las hazañas, armamento, estrategias y azarosa vida del mítico y glorioso ejército."(Blog La mirada actual) Los Tercios de Flandes son para muchos la mejor infantería que ha producido nuestro país, pero detrás de ese término hay muchas cosas que aún no conocemos: mitos, pero también realidades e historias muy pocas conocidas. Breve historia de los Tercios de Flandes pretende abordarun estudio de los Tercios de Flandes desde una perspectiva poco conocida, la de los propios oficiales y soldados que combatieron allí. Para ello se basa no sólo en las fuentes tradicionales sacadas de los cronistas de la época, sino también en las fuentes administrativas procedentes de los archivos y los propios ecos que nos han dejado estos magníficos combatientes gracias a sus diarios y memoriales de servicio. Su autor, Antonio José Rodríguez Hernández, doctor en Historia Moderna y especialista en Historia Militar, ayudará al oyente a interpretar a través de las numerosas huellas documentales que se encuentran en los archivos, como cartas y documentos administrativos las vivencias de aquellos hombres, sus inquietudes y necesidades, además de reconstruir sus vidas lejos de cualquier ficción o hecho novelesco. Razones para comprar la obra: Un punto de vista novedoso que centra su visión en los verdaderos actores, los soldados españoles que combatieron en Flandes hasta que los Países Bajos dejaron de formar parte de la Monarquía Hispánica. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Contacto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Breve historia de los Borbones españoles [Brief history of the Spanish Bourbons] Autor: Juan Granados Narrador: Ignacio Latorre Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 23 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-23-18 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, European Resumen: La historia de una dinastía que ha sabido, como ninguna otra, adaptarse en cada momento al contexto político que les rodeaba y convertirse en la más poderosa de la historia de Europa. La historia de los Borbones tiene una innegable relevancia actual en la historia de España, es una dinastía que ha sabido mantener sus señas de identidad y perpetuarse con más o menos luces y más o menos sombras hasta la actualidad, renovándose cuando ha sido preciso gracias a su fabulosa capacidad de adaptación y su diplomacia. Campechanos, adúlteros en la mayoría de los casos pero con una enorme cercanía a su pueblo y con gran capacidad de gobierno, la historia de los Borbones es un relato apasionante contado por Juan Granados con el rigor de un tratado sesudo y el ritmo de las mejores novelas.Desde el ascenso de Felipe de Anjou al trono como Felipe V hasta la actualidad, la historia de España ha ido ligada a la dinastía de los Borbones: expulsados del país dos veces para instaurar sendas repúblicas, restituidos de nuevo, con poder absoluto o garantizando el funcionamiento de la democracia constitucional, la ascendencia de Juan Carlos I ha determinado desde el S. XVIII el destino político de España. Nos presenta Juan Granados un audio libro ameno, lleno de anécdotas y curiosidades mezcladas con el estudio histórico de personalidades como Fernando VI que impulsó una auténtica revolución industrial y productiva, o Fernando VII que acabó dos veces con un sistema constitucional o incluso Alfonso XIII que fue destronado como resultado de unas elecciones municipales. Razones para comprar la obra: Una obra fundamental para comprender la compleja relación que el pueblo español tiene con sus monarcas, esencial para descubrir que ciertos rasgos de carácter de los Borbones han llegado a la actualidad como su capacidad política y su cercanía al pueblo. Contacto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Fernando VI [Ferdinand VI] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 30 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-22-18 Editor: Online Studio Productions Categorías: History, European Resumen: "Instrumentos de desgracia son las armas, no son instrumentos para el príncipe; sólo si está obligado las maneja, para él la paz está antes que todo". Sabias palabras que están inmortalizadas en el Gran Libro del Tao, del siglo VI a. C. y parecen haber sido una guía para Fernando VI, el Rey Prudente. Hijo de Felipe V, el Rey Prudente fue un monarca que se distinguió por su vocación pacífica en su política exterior, algo inusual para la época. Se rodeó de hábiles y eficaces colaboradores que llevaron adelante reformas económicas y sociales importantes, entre ellos el marqués de la Ensenada, quien había ocupado varios ministerios durante el reinado de Felipe V y fue uno de los hombres fuertes durante su reinado. Al igual que su padre, también fue afectado por la melancolía y recibió una terapia musical basada en conciertos del músico italiano Farinelli. Su esposa, Bárbara de Braganza, fue una leal y devota compañera, melómana como él, quien supo llenar el vacío que le dejó la muerte de su madre cuando era sólo un bebé. Definitivamente, Fernando VI no es uno de los reyes más populares de la historia de España, pues no se distinguió por su sagacidad política o estrategia militar; sin embargo durante su reinado, España vivió un periodo de crecimiento económico, positiva administración interna y políticas de paz externa, elementos que fortalecieron la monarquía. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Contacto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Cult of the Apis Bull Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Bill Hare Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the worlds first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, its no wonder that todays world has so many Egyptologists. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for the civilizations that followed. To the ancient Egyptians, the gods and goddesses were all around them and could be seen daily in nature. Nearly every animal found in ancient Egypt, both domestic and wild, were associated with a god or goddess, which can be seen in Egyptian art where deities are often depicted with human bodies and animal heads. Or sometimes the deities are portrayed as complete animals. Since deities were associated with certain animals, all animals of a specific species were given divine and protected status. The reverence that ancient Egyptians had for certain animals evolved during the long duration of Pharaonic history until the Late Period animals of specific species were mummified by the thousands as offerings for their associated deities. For instance, ibises were mummified for the god Thoth, while cats were mummified for the goddess Bastet. Modern archaeologists have uncovered most of the Late Period animal mummies in the region near the modern village of Saqqara, which has become known as the Sacred Animal Necropolis. Although most of the animal mummies discovered in the Sacred Animal Necropolis of Saqqara are the thousands of nameless ibises, falcons, crocodiles, and cats, the region was also home to another, more important animal cult. By the time the Greeks took control of Egypt in the late 4th century BCE, the Apis cult was certainly one of the most influential, if not the most influential, of all the many different religious institutions that existed in the country at that time. Through a combination of modern archaeological excavations as well as Egyptian texts and classical historical accounts, the meaning, scope, and importance of the Apis cult can be better understood. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Brandenburg Gate Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, European Summary: "To think what is true, to sense what is beautiful, and to what is good, hereby the spirit finds purpose of a life in reason." (Johann Gottfried Herder, 18th century German philosopher and poet) In 2012, the German capital recorded a staggering 700,000 people at its CSD Parade, with about 500,000 making it all the way to the end of the joyous march, which is said to have been the biggest and most well-attended pride parade of the year. Berlin's mayor, Klaus Wowereit, among the first openly gay politicians in Germany, famous for uttering the now locally iconic phrase, "Ich bin schwul, und das ist auch gut so (I'm gay, and that is a good thing)", inaugurated the splendid march. Elaborately decorated floats carrying both muscular men in flamboyant period costumes and fabulous queens in their best lace-fronts and drag, wield rainbow flags and dance to techno music as they lead the tremendous party from the Kreuzberg District to the Pariser Platz. As the members of the LGBT community, local and from out of town, surrounded by their friends, family, and allies, grooved into the night, the Brandenburg Gate was converted to a colossal rainbow flag. Other than culture and love and equality, the Brandenburg Gate is also where the locals celebrate triumphant victories and honor their modern-day heroes, i.e. their sport stars. In mid-July of 2014, a throng of 400,000 ecstatic Germans flooded the streets (many of whom had camped out at the site overnight), starting a fan mile that originated from the fabled gate. It was here that they welcomed the FIFA World Cup champions with German flags, banners, capes, leis in black, red, and gold, and confetti poppers galore. The black Mercedes truck transporting the players, coaches, and crew members could barely move through the swarm of fans. To the locals today, the Brandenburg Gate, understandably one of the nation's top tourist attractions, is synonymous with spectacle, felicity, and victorious jubilation, but this monument has seen its fair share of dark days over the years. The Brandenburger Tor, which has now watched over the evolution of modern Berlin for well over two centuries, has witnessed as much torment, heartache, and devastation as it has love and success. Some would say this is precisely what makes the renowned gate all the more meaningful, and the city's mission to preserve in its full glory all the more worthwhile. The Brandenburg Gate: The History and Legacy of Berlin's Famous Landmark chronicles the remarkable history of one of Germany's most famous sites. You will learn about the Brandenburg Gate like never before. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Aztec Civilization: A History from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Grant Finley Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-18 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, Ancient Summary: The Aztec Empire did not recoil from the face of an impending doom, it struggled faithfully. Destined to emerge from humble beginnings, it grew into a highly complex devoted civilization refusing to live at the mercy of more neighboring powerful rulers. Its powerful pochteca combed the valley for luxury items while markets dotted their lands. Inside you will find.... Isolated from the Old World until the devastating Spanish conquest, the Aztec mchualtin (commoners) and nobles enhanced their positions while kings and relentless warriors dealt with the political realities of powerful dynasties and rivaling kingdoms. They developed a philosophy, an order, and a society built on loyalty, stoic honor, and sacrifice as they embraced the temporary nature of things. Investigate the era of the Fifth Sun and what defined the Aztecs and their relationship with the divine. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Titolo: Storia di Roma 2 Autore: Theodor Mommsen Narratore: Silvia Cecchini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 9 hrs and 48 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 01-18-18 Editore: Collina d'oro Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo: Il secondo libro tratta dell'epoca d'oro della republica romana, fino al mostrarsi dei primi segni di decadenza. Elenco dei capitoli: © dominio pubblico (P)2017 Silvia Cecchini Contatto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Alexander the Great: A Life from Beginning to End Author: Hourly History Narrator: Jimmy Kieffer Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-18 Publisher: Hourly History Genres: History, Ancient Summary: Alexander the Great. A boy, groomed for greatness from the earliest age, who would put his stamp on the world for generations to come. A man who sought immortality and achieved it in just 10 years. A soldier whose genius for strategy and tactics is still studied in the modern world. A ruler who understood how to win the hearts and minds of his subjects. This is the story of a Titan of the ancient world, a man who rose but, though he died, never truly fell. Inside you will hear about.... Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Summary: Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence Author: Readtrepreneur Publishing Narrator: Mark Ballinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-18 Publisher: Readtrepreneur Publishing Genres: History, European Summary: Disclaimer: This is a summary and not the original book. Take a trip back to the most important era in Americas history. Killing England gives us a crude look of the Revolutionary War. Leaving no details behind, Bill OReilly takes us to the battlefield and also to the royal courts of Europe, leaving nothing to the imagination. Note: This summary is wholly written and published by readtrepreneur.com It is not affiliated with the original author in any way. "Unlike the British, they dont have cannons that can kill and maim dozens with a single blast of a canister shot." - Bill OReilly Killing England has one of the most important factors of a historic book, recreation. The sceneries, the battles, the tense environment - all about the revolutionary war is brilliantly described in the audiobook. The audiobook is definitely a must for someone who wants to increase their knowledge about the nations history. From Bunker Hill to Yorktown, every important detail of this historic event is covered thoroughly by Bill OReilly. P. S. - Killing England is an extremely entertaining audiobook which will teach you a lot about the events that molded todays nation. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Kashmir: The History and Legacy of the Indian Subcontinents Most Disputed Territory Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, European Summary: After the Sepoy Rebellion, India was governed directly from England through a dedicated department: the India Office, headed by the Secretary of State for India. The territory was divided into British India, which came under direct British control, and the Princely States. The latter were the territories and sovereignties of various powerful tradition leaders, remnants of the old system of rule, who were permitted, under various weights of British superintendentship, to maintain their positions and continue their rule. British India ultimately covered some 54 percent of the landmass and 77 percent of the population. By the time the British began to contemplate a withdrawal from India, 565 princely states were officially recognized, in addition to thousands of zamindaris and jagirs, which were in effect feudal estates. The stature of each Princely State was defined by the number of guns fired in salute upon a ceremonial occasion honoring one or other of the princes. These ranged from nine-gun to 21-gun salutes and, in a great many cases, no salute at all. The Princely States were reasonably evenly spread between ancient Muslim and Hindu dynasties, but bearing in mind the minority status of Muslims in India, Muslims were disproportionately represented. This tended to grant Muslims an equally disproportionate share of what power was devolved to local leaderships, and it positioned powerful Muslim leaders to exert a similarly unequal influence on British policy. Kashmir: The History and Legacy of the Indian Subcontinents Most Disputed Territory chronicles the remarkable history of the area and the influence it has had over the centuries. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: World History: World History, Europe Author: Robert Dean Narrator: Todd Weir Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Raymond C Nelson Genres: History, European Summary: Weve come so far since our prehistoric beginnings. The world we know today is unlike anything past generations have witnessed and experienced. And yet, we all share a common history. Hence, it goes without saying that learning the history of the world is something we all owe to ourselves, especially if we want to better understand the society we live in today. World History: History of the World: Ancient History in Mesopotamia to Modern History - The Events, People and Leaders That Shaped Our Planet (Renaissance, ... Alexander the Great, Sumerians Book 1) Follow humankind through the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, Age of Discovery, and the French and American Revolutions. Meet the historical personalities that propelled us forward, including Buddha, Confucius, Genghis Khan, Christopher Columbus, Martin Luther, and Karl Marx. A fascinating tale of human emergence, survival, and growth. Of our colorful past. Of world history. Europe: European History: The Most Important Leaders, Events, & People Through "European History" That Shaped Europe and Eventually Became the: European ... Napoleon, Hitler, Communism, Newton Book 1) Third edition - updated and with added content Discover how disease, disaster, politics, and innovation ensured Europes development into modern times. Dip into European history today and learn about the people, technological advancements, tragedies, and events that shaped modern thinking and the foundation of todays democratic Europe. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Lourdes: The History and Legacy of France's Most Famous Christian Pilgrimage Site Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, European Summary: They say that judgment does not exist in Lourdes. Once one sets foot on this hallowed soil, all barriers of race, social status, background, and religious differences cease to exist. One is no more than a humble soul in search of a renewal of one's connection to God. In a statement released to the French press in mid-August of 2008, Father Jacques Nieuviarts guaranteed the following: "Those who touch the rock at the grotto in Lourdes.... Perhaps they are praying to be imbued with the strength of this rock. Those who drink the water from the fountain feel that their inner thirst is being quenched, that they have been changed, and that the water has purified them.... In lighting the candle, they open themselves up to the clarity that comes from God, and when they depart leaving a burning candle, their prayer continues in union with the prayers of all the other people who have placed their lighted candles at the grotto...." Given these promises of inner peace and spiritual awakenings, not to mention the countless cases - both claimed and "verified" - of miraculous healing this supernatural town is teeming with, it comes as no surprise that this once unassuming town has now become the second most popular tourist destination in France, following Paris. Over the years, this formerly quaint, but rinky-dink, gray-roofed cottage town has more than succeeded in putting itself on the map through its mystical sanctuaries built on miracles, but how exactly did they achieve such a designation? And how much truth, if any at all, is there in these so-called miracles? Lourdes: The History and Legacy of France's Most Famous Christian Pilgrimage Site chronicles the remarkable history of the site and the religious influence it has had over the centuries. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Crusades Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: IntroBooks Genres: History, European Summary: Religion and politics were intertwined with each other in many European empires in the years leading to the Crusades. The Christian Church was going through a power struggle which eventually led to a permanent division which exists till this day. It was known as the East-West Schism. Also called as the Schism of 1054, it marked the division of the church into Roman Catholic churches and Eastern Orthodox churches. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Riviera Set Author: Mary S. Lovell Narrator: Jill Rolls Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Tantor Audio Genres: History, European Summary: The Riviera Set reveals the story of the group of people who lived, partied, bed-hopped, and politicked at the Château de l'Horizon near Cannes, over the course of 40 years from the time when Coco Chanel made southern French tans fashionable in the twenties to the death of the playboy Prince Aly Khan in 1960. At the heart of dynamic group was the amazing Maxine Elliott, the daughter of a fisherman from Connecticut, who built the beautiful art deco Château and brought together the likes of Noel Coward, the Aga Khan, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and two very saucy courtesans, Doris Castlerosse and Daisy Fellowes, who set out to be dangerous distractions to Winston Churchill as he worked on his journalism and biographies during his "wilderness years" in the 30s. After the War the story continued as the Château changed hands and Prince Aly Khan used it to entertain the Hollywood set, as well as launch his seduction of and eventual marriage to Rita Hayworth. Bringing a bygone era back to life, Mary Lovell cements her spot as one of our top social historians in this captivating and evocative new book. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Next Great War? Author: Richard N. Rosecrance - editor, Steven E. Miller - editor Narrator: Darren Stephens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, Military Summary: A century ago, Europe's diplomats mismanaged the crisis triggered by the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and the continent plunged into World War I, which killed millions, toppled dynasties, and destroyed empires. Today, as the 100th anniversary of the Great War prompts renewed debate about the war's causes, scholars and policy experts are also considering the parallels between the present international system and the world of 1914. Are China and the United States fated to follow in the footsteps of previous great power rivals? Will today's alliances drag countries into tomorrow's wars? Can leaders manage power relationships peacefully? Or will East Asia's territorial and maritime disputes trigger a larger conflict, just as rivalries in the Balkans did in 1914? In The Next Great War?, experts reconsider the causes of World War I and explore whether the great powers of the 21st century can avoid the mistakes of Europe's statesmen in 1914 and prevent another catastrophic conflict. They find differences as well as similarities between today's world and the world of 1914 - but conclude that only a deep understanding of those differences and early action to bring great powers together will likely enable the United States and China to avoid a great war. Contributors: Alan Alexandroff, Graham Allison, Richard N. Cooper, Charles S. Maier, Steven E. Miller, Joseph S. Nye Jr., T. G. Otte, David K. Richards, Richard N. Rosecrance, Kevin Rudd, Jack Snyder, Etel Solingen, Arthur A. Stein, Stephen Van Evera Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Título: Thor: Los orígenes, historia y evolución del dios nórdico [Thor: The origins, history and evolution of the Norse god] Autor: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrador: Nicolas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 35 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-05-18 Editor: Charles River Editors Categorías: History, European Resumen: "Al otro lado del puente de arcoiris de Asgard, Donde retumba el rugido de los cielos, En maravillado asombro contemplarán, Al dios del trueno, poderoso Thor!" Tema musical del programa de televisión Mighty Thor (1966) "Sólo Thor luchó allí con furor terrible, Nunca reposa cuando ve estas cosas; Se han roto juramentos, palabras y promesas, Los firmes acuerdos que entre ellos había...." - Völuspá Línea #26 de la Edda Poética (o Edda Mayor) Un martillo que ningún mortal puede levantar. Un flamante dios de la tormenta, con cabello cual llamas. Un héroe-dios-alienígena que defiende a la humanidad. La esvástica. Incluso el nombre Thursday [jueves en inglés] es Thors Day [el día de Thor]. A pesar de la virtual desaparición de la religión autóctona y mitología nórdica siglos atrás, aún se encuentra con regularidad en la sociedad moderna al dios de la tormenta, Thor, quien continúa siendo traído de vuelta a la vida en forma de literatura y más recientemente, como protagonista de películas taquilleras de Hollywood. ¿Qué tiene en particular este dios, entre los cientos (si no miles) de deidades que fueron arrojadas al basurero de la historia por las grandes religiones del mundo, que captura de tal manera la imaginación de las personas hasta el día de hoy? Una mejor comprensión del atractivo de Thor puede hallarse prácticamente en cualquiera de los aspectos de la historia y evolución de esta figura a lo largo de los siglos, incluyendo los orígenes del dios, las imágenes evocativas con las que es descrito, e incluso los paralelismos entre Thor y otros dioses y héroes similares. Todo esto ha sido alimentado por la literatura, como las historias sobre Thor encontradas en la Edda Mayor o poética y la Edda Menor o prosaica, así como la conexión que las sociedades han tenido con Thor por cientos de años, incluso hoy en día. El presente trabajo también examina el declive y desplazamiento de la mitología escandinava/nórdica por parte del Cristianismo, las razones por las que Thor fue a menudo el último dios que adoraron los nórdicos y los vestigios actuales del Thorismo, incluyendo los paralelos con otras fes, su rol en el renacimiento de un Neo-paganismo y su aparición en otros medios como un héroe de historietas y películas. En conjunto con fotografías y bibliografía, aprenderás sobre Thor como nunca antes, y en nada de tiempo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Contacto: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Courtesan and the Gigolo Author: Aaron Freundschuh Narrator: John Burlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: History, European Summary: The intrigue began with a triple homicide in a luxury apartment building just steps from the Champs-Elyseés, in March 1887. A high-class prostitute and two others, one of them a child, had been stabbed to death - the latest in a string of unsolved murders targeting women of the Parisian demimonde. Newspapers eagerly reported the lurid details, and when the police arrested Enrico Pranzini, a charismatic and handsome Egyptian migrant, the story became an international sensation. As the case descended into scandal and papers fanned the flames of anti-immigrant politics, the investigation became thoroughly enmeshed with the crisis-driven political climate of the French Third Republic and the rise of xenophobic right-wing movements. Aaron Freundschuh's account of the "Pranzini Affair" recreates not just the intricacies of the investigation and the raucous courtroom trial, but also the jockeying for status among rival players - reporters, police detectives, doctors, and magistrates - who all stood to gain professional advantage and prestige. Pranzini's case provides a window into a transformational decade for the history of immigration, nationalism, and empire in France. Published by Stanford University Press. "An intriguing tale, told with insight...a good read about the great city in a time of transition." - John Merriman Yale University "This well-reasoned analysis is eminently readable and accessible for those with absolutely no background in the period." - Publishers Weekly "A fascinating history of late nineteenth-century Paris as it was becoming a cosmopolitan seat of a transnational empire. Its parallels with our own time are chilling." - Tyler Stovall, University of California Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com