History

Early Kings of Norway

by Thomas Carlyle Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
"The Icelanders, in their long winter, had a great habit of writing; and were, and still are, excellent in penmanship. It is to this fa…

The Life Of Charlotte Brontë

by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
The Life of Charlotte Brontë offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of literature's most revered figures. Written by her close…

Bible Defence of Slavery

by Josiah Priest Read by JoeD 4.3
The full title of this book is Bible Defense of Slavery; and Origin, Fortunes, and History of the Negro Race, by Rev. Josiah Priest, A. M. 5…

The Religion of Ancient Egypt

by William Matthew Flinders Petrie Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
In The Religion of Ancient Egypt, William Matthew Flinders Petrie, a pioneering figure in Egyptian archaeology, delves into the intricate be…

The Journal of Submarine Commander Von Forstner

by George-Günther Von Forstner Read by Sue Anderson 4.3
The Journal of Submarine Commander Von Forstner is a graphic account of WWI submarine warfare. Forstner was the commander of German U-boat U…

Revolution and Counter-Revolution

by Friedrich Engels Read by Cate Barratt 4.4
Revolution and Counter-Revolution is an account of what happened in Prussia, Austria and other German states during 1848, describing the imp…

The Story of the Romans

by H. A. Guerber Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.6
The Story of the Romans by H. A. Guerber invites young listeners to explore the rich tapestry of Roman history through engaging narratives. …

Charles I

by Jacob Abbott Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Charles I by Jacob Abbott offers a concise yet insightful exploration of the life and legacy of one of England's most controversial monarchs…

1 Maccabees

by Douay-Rheims Version Read by Sam Stinson 4.1
1 Maccabees is an apocryphal/deuterocanonical book written by a Jewish author after the restoration of an independent Jewish kingdom, probab…

Letters of Mrs. Adams, the Wife of John Adams

by Abigail Adams Read by Sue Anderson 4.4
Abigail Adams lived the American Revolution as the wife of one of its central figures--John Adams. Her family correspondence, published alon…

The Vikings

by Allen Mawer Read by Kevin Johnson 4.2
This is a concise history of the Vikings by Allen Mawer, MA, Professor of English Language and Literature in Armstrong College, University o…

The Philippics

by Marcus Tullius Cicero Read by ontheroad 4.4
A philippic is a fiery, damning speech delivered to condemn a particular political actor. The term originates with Demosthenes, who delivere…

Ruth

by King James Version Read by TriciaG 4.6
Ruth is a poignant narrative from the Old Testament that explores themes of loyalty, love, and redemption. Set in the time of the judges, it…

History Of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria

by Gaston Maspero Read by Sibella Denton 4.7
History Of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria is the masterwork of one of the fathers of modern Egyptology. This work, in t…

Southern Horrors

by Ida B. Wells-Barnett Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
Thoroughly appalled and sickened by the rising numbers of white-on-black murders in the South since the beginning of Reconstruction, and by …

Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

by Thomas Jefferson Read by Jim Cadwell 4.5
Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a foundational document that marked a pivotal moment in history. Authored by …

How the Other Half Lives

by Jacob A. Riis Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York (1890) was a pioneering work of photojournalism by Jacob Riis, documenting…

The Story of the Greeks

by H. A. Guerber Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.9
The Story of the Greeks by H. A. Guerber invites listeners into the rich tapestry of Ancient Greek culture through a collection of captivati…

The Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate

by Eliza P. Donner Houghton Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
The Donner Party was a group of California-bound American settlers caught up in the "westering fever" of the 1840s. After becoming…

Richard II

by William Shakespeare Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
Richard II is a historical tragedy by William Shakespeare that delves into the complexities of power, kingship, and the nature of authority.…

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