Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/603429 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Sack of Rome Author: E.R. Chamberlin Narrator: Tim Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 56 minutes Release date: February 7, 2023 Genres: Europe Publisher's Summary: 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. This uncontrollable force of German landsknechts, Spanish soldiers, and Italian mercenaries showed no mercy as they plundered, raped, and slayed their way through the holy city. Why was this monumental army camped outside the walls of Rome? Did the Protestant beliefs of many landsknechts cause them to act more mercilessly towards the Pope's subjects? And how were some of the most powerful men in history powerless to stop this atrocious event? The Sack of Rome traces the origins of these tragic events and uncovers the personalities behind it, from Charles de Bourbon, the leader of the army who was killed at the moment of assault, to King François I of France and Emperor Charles V, whose rivalry had laid waste Italian lands, and of course, Pope Clement VII, who had retreated to the safety of Castel Sant' Angelo while his Swiss Guard were slaughtered behind him. Drawing upon numerous contemporary sources, E. R. Chamberlin has created an engrossing account, contrasting the glory of Renaissance Rome before the Imperial army arrived with the squalor that was left in its wake.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/599579 to listen full audiobooks. Title: J. R. R. Tolkien: The Mind Behind the Rings Author: Mark Horne Narrator: Christopher Ashman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 43 minutes Release date: October 4, 2022 Genres: Europe Publisher's Summary: J. R. R. Tolkien: The Mind Behind the Rings, you'll get a never-before-seen look at the man, the artist, and the believer behind some of the world's most beloved stories. Join bestselling author Mark Horne as he explores lasting impact of the kind of creative freedom that can only come from faith and struggle. Raised in South Africa and Great Britain, young Tolkien led a life filled with uncertainty, instability, and loss. As he grew older, however, the faith that his mother instilled in him continued as an intrinsic contribution to his creative imagination and his everyday life. J. R. R. Tolkien explores: - The literary giant's childhood, coming-of-age stories, and the countless hurdles he faced - What inspired and influenced The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit - Tolkien's service in the war - The ways that Tolkien's faith influenced his work Previously published as a volume in the Christian Encounters series, this renewed edition of J. R. R. Tolkien now includes updated information about TV series and films inspired by Tolkien's literary creations as well as a discussion guide designed to keep the conversation going.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/579755 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - G/GESCHICHTE - August der Starke Author: G Geschichte Narrator: Clemens Benke Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 15 minutes Release date: December 20, 2021 Genres: Europe Publisher's Summary: Für uns ist er August. Sachsens großer Kurfürst und Polens Wahlkönig hat verschiedene Namen getragen – je nach der Rolle, die er ausfüllte: Friedrich August I., August II., und nach seinem Tod kam »der Starke« hinzu. Allzu oft gilt der Sachse heute als platter Feier-August. Er ist ein wenig zur Marke geworden, mit der sich werben lässt. Da galt es in dieser Ausgabe von G/Geschichte, tiefer zu graben. Und so wurde der Mann gefunden, der das Glück hatte, mit seinen kulturellen Vorlieben seinem Land den Stempel aufzudrücken. Der verschwenderisch mit seiner Kraft umging, solange er sie besaß, auch mit seiner Liebeskraft. Der ehrgeizig war bis zur Ruhmsucht und ein fürsorglicher Vater auch seiner nicht ehelichen Kinder. Prinzipien hatte er, solange sie ihm nützlich waren. Rechnen konnte er auch: Wenn er, was er nur zu gern tat, Geld ausgab, dann wohlüberlegt. Und das Militärische? Nun ja ... -