The History Journals has 3 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 1 narrator. The most-rated is Mary Queen of Scots: The True Story of the Life & Time of Mary Stuart of Scotland.
Winston Churchill: His Finest Hour - The Winning of World War II
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Do you want to learn more about the Winston Churchill, but don’t have time to listen to huge, long biographies. Then let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour of his tenure in World War 2. After five years of steering the nation through the stormy waters of World War II, Winston Churchill was weary and anxious about the future but ready to continue the fight for Britain. What was he thinking? The old warrior was definitely concerned that the British Empire, exhausted and financially drained by such lengthy fighting, would be sidelined as the endgame came into view by its more powerful American and Russian allies. Winston Churchill had undeniably given his all for King and country and an allied victory promised to be his finest hour; but he was wise to be cautious, and quite incredibly his own future as the nation’s Prime Minister was far from assured. You will learn about: Churchill’s concerns about the status posed by Stalin and Russia Post war. The importance of the Okinawa battle to the result of the war in Europe. World is notified of multiple concentration camp horrors. Funeral of FDR and Harry S. Truman steps onto the International stage. The fight and conquest of Berlin. VE day - Winston receives the accolades for his selfless endeavor on behalf of a grateful nation. The History Journals We create enlightening history books for people looking to learn about topics in a quick study guide format. Our audiobooks won’t take you days to read (or listen to) - but can be enjoyed over a cup of coffee and an hour or so of your time. They are the perfect starter to see if you’d like to delve deeper into any specific subject.
©2020 The History Journals | Liam Dale (P)2020 The History Journals | Liam Dale
Princess Diana
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Do you want to learn more about Princess Diana, but don’t have time to read huge, long biographies? Then let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour of her life. In fairy tales, dreams do come true...little girls can grow up to marry handsome princes, and live happily ever after in beautiful palaces, where they have delightful children of their own, and in time become queen, to rule with wisdom and grace. But in real life...even when it appears a fairy tale is being played out in the full glare of our modern media age, things never seem to go quite to plan. Such was the life of Diana Spencer. Diana’s death without doubt marked the closing of an extraordinary chapter in the history of the royal family, but as the years have passed, rather than fading, her memory has lived on to inspire each new generation. You will learn about: The birth, family life, and upbringing of Diana Spencer From quiet country life to Sloane Ranger The birth, family life, and upbringing of Prince Charles, the future king The wedding, the honeymoon, the births of the future princess Divorce, her charities, her tragic death The legacy and memorials to the people’s princess The History Journals We create enlightening history books for people looking to learn about topics in a quick study guide format. Our books won’t take you days to listen to - but can be enjoyed over a cup of coffee and an hour or so of your time. They are the perfect starter to see if you’d like to delve deeper into any specific subject.
©2019 The History Journals, Liam Dale (P)2019 The History Journals, Liam Dale
Mary Queen of Scots: The True Story of the Life & Time of Mary Stuart of Scotland
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Few women in history have stood the test of time, but the true story surrounding the ill-fated Mary Queen of Scots has ensured that her story lives on to intrigue and fascinate. Who was this 16th-century lady and what role did she play in the history of Great Britain? Piece together the Queen of Scots’ turbulent relationship with her cousin Elizabeth I of England, which ultimately proved to be her downfall. In different circumstances the two women might well have been friends, but when the Queen of England signed Mary’s death warrant, the Queen of Scots, dressed in blood red, played out her final act under the executioner’s axe. You will learn about: Her life beginning to the end Background on the royal lines Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth - Her relationship Queen Elizabeth I Mary Queen of Scots and the murder of Lord Darnley The Casket Letters and resulting trial The Babington Plot Her execution for treason
©2018 The History Journals (P)2018 The History Journals