History audiobooks
History of the World War
by Francis Andrew MarchThis is a popular narrative history of the world's greatest war. Written frankly from the viewpoint of the United States and the Allies, it visualizes the bloodiest and most destructive conflict of all the ages from its remote causes to its glorious conclusion and beneficent results. Two ideals have been before us in the preparation of this necessa..
The Story of Mankind
by Hendrik Willem Van LoonWritten and illustrated by Dutch-American historian Hendrik Willem van Loon, this reference book The Story of Mankind details the transformation of civilization from stone age to the modern states. If you want to learn how human race evolved to what we are today through contribution in arts, culture, religion, inventions, philosophy and technology...
Manners, Customs and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period
by Paul LacroixPaul Lacroix's historical work Manners, Customs and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period is a comprehensive and detailed account of medieval life and culture in France, with reference to other parts of Europe, including chapters on private life, food, hunting, games and pastimes, costume, privileges and rights, justice, co..
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America
by Thomas JeffersonLiberation of Thirteen American Colonies from the British Colonial Rule to form United States of America is one of the most important events in the world history. One may be eager to listen to the exact text of the statement adapted by Continental Congress. Though John Adams was the key leader behind pushing for independence, the document "Declarat..
Considerations on Representative Government
by John Stuart MillConsiderations on Representative Government is a book by John Stuart Mill published in 1861. Mill argues for representative government, the ideal form of government in his opinion. One of the more notable ideas Mill puts forth in the book is that the business of government representatives is not to make legislation. Instead Mill suggests that repre..
Auguste Comte and Positivism
by John Stuart MillA fascinating work in which Mill reviews the rational "religion" of French philospher Auguste Comte, discussing Comte's great work on human behavior. One of the foremost figures of Western intellectual thought in the late 19th century, John Stuart Mill offered up examinations of human rights, personal and societal rights and responsibilities, and t..