The Europe category has 561 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.3★ across 1,762 ratings. The most-rated is Clanlands.
Royal Sisters
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In Royal Sisters, Anne Edwards, author of the best-selling Vivien Leigh: A Biography and Matriarch: Queen Mary and the House of Windsor, has written the first dual biography of Elizabeth, the princess who was to become Queen, and her younger sister, Margaret, who was to be her subject. From birth to maturity, they were the stuff of which dreams are made. "I'm three and you're four," the future Queen, then a child, imperiously informed her sister. The younger girl, not understanding this reference to their position in the succession, proudly countered, "No, you're not. I'm three, you're seven." The royal sisters had no choice in their historic positions, but behind the palace gates and within the all-too-human confines of their personalities, they displayed tremendous individuality and suffered the usual symptoms of sibling rivalry. Royal Sisters provides an unprecedented and intimate portrait of these most famous siblings during their formative and dramatic youthful years. It is also one of the 20th century's most fascinating stories of sisterly loyalty.
©1990 Anne Edwards (P)2017 Tantor
Serving Victoria
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During her 63-year reign, Queen Victoria gathered around herself a household dedicated to her service. For some, royal employment was the defining experience of their lives; for others it came as an unwelcome duty or as a prelude to greater things. Serving Victoria follows the lives of six members of her household, from the governess to the royal children, from her maid of honor to her chaplain and her personal physician. Drawing on their letters and diaries - many hitherto unpublished - Serving Victoria offers a unique insight into the Victorian court, with all its frustrations and absurdities, as well as the queen herself, sitting squarely at its center. Seen through the eyes of her household as she traveled among Windsor, Osborne, and Balmoral, and to the French and Belgian courts, Victoria emerges as more vulnerable, more emotional, more selfish, more comical, than the austere figure depicted in her famous portraits. We see a woman who was prone to fits of giggles, who wept easily and often, who gobbled her food and shrank from confrontation but insisted on controlling the lives of those around her. We witness her extraordinary and debilitating grief at the death of her husband, Albert, and her sympathy toward the tragedies that afflicted her household.
©2012 Kate Hubbard (P)2020 Tantor
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Memoria del comunismo [Memory of Communism]
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¿Por qué se creían los bolcheviques con derecho a imponer a todos su idea de sociedad y a asesinar a los que la rechazaban y incluso a los que no llegaban a hacerlo? Esta es la gran cuestión del siglo que el mundo lleva a cuestas desde que Lenin tomó el poder: ¿por qué los comunistas se creen legitimados para robar y matar en nombre de una utopía que apenas esconde su afán de poder ilimitado?Lo peor del sistema de Lenin no es que se crea con derecho a imponer su dictadura y a matar a sus opositores, sino que las sociedades democráticas acepten ese derecho a robar y matar de los comunistas. Esta Memoria del comunismo recuerda por qué sucede. Y cómo, conociendo su historia y la de España, cabe evitarlo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.
©2018 Federico Jiménez Losantos; La Esfera de los Libros, S.L. (P)2018 Audible, Inc.
Lisbon: The Best of Lisbon for Short-Stay Travel
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Learn everything you need to know for your short stay in Lisbon! You're about to discover the best Lisbon has to offer in this unique guide. If you are looking for a long academic text describing everything in Lisbon, then don't get this audiobook. This is for the short-stay traveler looking for the best in Lisbon. Lisbon is one of the best-kept secrets in Europe. Most people tend to go to Madrid or Rome. Most people ignore this fantastic city. Lisbon is arguably the city in Europe with the best atmosphere, food, nightlife, art, and culture. Here is a preview of what you'll learn.... Background and history of Lisbon How to get around Lisbon The best museums and art galleries Where to find the best restaurants Special things you can only do in Lisbon Best coffee shops The best bars and clubs Your three-day itinerary Much, much more!
©2016 Gary Jones (P)2017 Gary Jones
King James I: A Life from Beginning to End
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James I of England and VI of Scotland was the first king to rule both countries. He was faced with division between his realms and caught between the religious wars of the Reformation. Spending most of his reign at odds with the religious and parliamentary powers around him, James did little to unite his people. Unable to take a firm stand on critical issues, he spent his life avoiding them. Inside, you will listen about.... James’ Bride and the Witch Hunt The Mystery of the Gowrie Plot Taking over Elizabethan England King James Bible The Gunpowder Plot The King’s Favorite Men And Much More! Still, James was not a bad king. He is best remembered for the translation of the Bible into English, making it accessible to all. During the start of the bloody Thirty Years’ War that would engulf Europe, James did his best to keep England out of the turmoil. His descendants, however, brought about a bloody civil war that was to last for several generations. James I and VI continues to have a reputation as a lazy king who gave too much power to his male favorites.
©2019 Hourly History (P)2019 Hourly History
British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Margaret Thatcher
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A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' British Legends series, listeners can get caught up to speed on the lives of Great Britain's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Sir Winston Churchill is often cited as Britain's greatest prime minister for leading the United Kingdom against Hitler's Nazi war machine during World War II, and indeed he was the idol of the one person who many think might have surpassed him: Margaret Thatcher. Thatcher not only became Britain's first female prime minister; she also became its longest serving prime minister. The political precedents Thatcher set as a woman would be enough of a legacy in their own right, but Thatcher effectively wielded her power in a way that made a lasting contribution to both geopolitics and the perception of female politicians in general. Thatcher is widely credited, along with Ronald Reagan, as one of the principal Cold Warriors who brought about the demise of the Soviet Union, whose leaders gave her the famous nickname "Iron Lady". And, of course, Thatcher was recently in the spotlight again with the release of the critically acclaimed movie The Iron Lady, starring Meryl Streep. With the success of that movie, Thatcher has undergone a cultural revival and reiconization in many quarters for her political stances and political achievements. At the same time, however, the role she played as a woman is now often overlooked out of the expedience of political correctness, and it is considered uncivil to analyze Thatcher's political rise through the prism of sex. In fact at times the former prime minister claimed to understand an issue better due to her sex and sometimes used her sex more subliminally. British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Margaret Thatcher details the Iron Lady's life and career, but it also humanizes her and explores the role gender played in her rise to power and ultimately her legacy.
©2012 Charles River Editors (P)2015 Charles River Editors
Viking Mythology: 2 Books in 1
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Have you ever wondered about the legendary Vikings that have been documented and portrayed across different channels of media? Do you know what history says about them and who they were, really? The mysterious and widely misunderstood Vikings have been explained clearly and completely in this audiobook. For the lovers of ancient mythology, the audiobook brings valuable insights into Norse and Celtic mythology - what they said about the Vikings, their culture, their polytheistic religion, and much more. In contrast to the common misconception about the Vikings that they were ruthless agnostics and brutes and not much more than that, the audiobook provides valuable insight into the polytheistic religion of the Vikings and gives an in-depth knowledge about their culture - whether they had a culture at all and whether they were the brutes that most accounts of their existence and activities say they were. A mesmerizing tale revolving around the mysterious and profound Norse folklore and the beguiling lifestyle of the legendary Vikings. This audiobook has connected all the pieces of the puzzle and presents a unique tapestry interwoven with multiple threads from the different sides of Norse mythology that contains all the answers about the legendary Vikings and their beliefs. To make a long story short, this audiobook holds in it a beguiling and thrilling tale of the beliefs of an enchanting and historic population written in a piquing manner. Viking Mythology provides: A detailed account of the Vikings - origin, culture, religion, and activities An insight into the polytheistic religion and culture of the Norse people - the deities and the folklore A detailed account of all the Norse mythological and religious beliefs - from the conception of the world to the concept of nine alternate universes Fanciful tales about all the Norse mythological creatures and deities
©2020 Josh Drake (P)2020 Josh Drake
The Crown: Royal Scandals
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The Windsor family has ruled over Britain and the Commonwealth for over 100 years. They have shown an incredible determination to ensure the survival of their dynasty. To this day, they are still deeply respected within the United Kingdom and across the world. Like all families, they have experienced many hardships, often with intense public scrutiny observing their every move and decision. From the reign of Edward VIII in 1936 until now, the Windsor family has endured many public scandals, often being hounded by the media. Their lives are seen as juicy gossip, splashed across the front pages of the mainstream media, with the paparazzi unscrupulously snapping away at every opportunity. Even in death, they get no respite. Yet, despite the many rumors and photographs that have circulated - some positive, some very negative - the royal family remains respected and loved. How have they achieved this? What are their powers of attraction to remain popular after all these years? The audiobook will investigate the Windsor’s royal scandals. We will delve deeper into the scandals of senior members of the royal family and how their actions have caused them disgrace and embarrassment. It is important to note that despite the rumors and photographs that are published in the mainstream media, the majority of these are rumors and speculation only. The validity of royal gossip is rarely addressed by Buckingham Palace, and it is up to the listener's discretion to decide for themselves if they choose to believe it. This book will address and attempt to shed some light on media assumptions and speculation over the years, providing a different perspective on the royal family.
©2019 Matthew Spencer (P)2019 Matthew Spencer
Greater Than a Tourist - Riga, Latvia
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Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Riga, Latvia by Rita Feigina offers the inside scoop on Riga. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. Here, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other small travel books. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination. Inside this travel guide book you will find: Insider tips from a local 50 Things to Know About Packing Light for Travel by best-selling author Manidipa Bhattacharyya Packing and planning list List of travel questions to ask yourself or others while traveling
©2019 CZYK Publishing (P)2019 CZYK Publishing
After the Storm
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Hugo Kendal and his wife, Margaret, finally receive a royal pardon and are permitted at last to return to their beloved homeland. Most of the family warmly welcome the couple and the news that they are soon to become three. However, despite the smiles, Hannah Kendal cannot help but dwell on the threat that Hugo might pose to her husband Simon's position as Master of Heron. She is not alone; Luke, the father of Simon, is acutely aware that Hugo, as his elder brother's son, could declare a more legitimate claim. To complicate matters further, Maria Lessor, a headstrong 12-year-old verging on womanhood, nurtures a secret love for Hugo and seems willing to stop at nothing to claim him as hers.
©1981 Pamela Oldfield (P)2016 Soundings
The First Italian War
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In 1494, there were five sovereign regional powers in Italy: Milan, Venice, Florence, the Papal States, and Naples. In 1536, only one remained - Venice. These decades of conflict precipitated great anxiety among Western thinkers. Italians responded to the fragmentation, forevermore, of Latin Christendom, the end of self-governance for Italians, and the beginning of the early modern era in a myriad of ways. They were always heavily influenced by the lived experience of warfare between large Christian armies on the peninsula. Most historians credit the city-state of Florence as the place that started and developed the Italian Renaissance, a process carried out through the patronage and commission of artists during the late 12th century. If Florence is receiving its due credit, much of it belongs to the Medicis, the family dynasty of Florence that ruled at the height of the Renaissance. The dynasty held such influence that some of its family members were even ordained as pope. Among all of the Medicis, its most famous member ruled during the Golden Age of Florence, at the apex of the Renaissance’s artistic achievements. Lorenzo de Medici, commonly referred to as Lorenzo the Magnificent, was groomed both intellectually and politically to rule, and he took the reins of power at the age of 20. Lorenzo de Medici may have not been a king, prince, or duke, but he nevertheless held significant influence over all of the noble houses of the region, from Milan and Naples to the King of France. Between 1482 and 1484, Lorenzo’s influence prevented a close alliance between King Louis IX of France and the city of Venice, which was at war with Ferrara. Lorenzo’s personal influence helped reduce Venice’s power in the region. During the Baron’s War of 1485 and 1486, while Florence sided with the pope, Lorenzo favored Ferdinando of Aragon, who had close ties with Naples, giving Lorenzo the chance to attempt to negotiate an improvement in relations between the pope and Naples. While the two had once been allied against Florence, their alliance had ended with the war. Lorenzo proposed a new agreement between the two, largely centered around financial obligations, in 1489. It was accepted in 1492, creating an enduring peace for some time. Perhaps fittingly, once Lorenzo the Magnificent died, the tenuous peace would go with him, touching off the Italian Wars. The First Italian War: The History and Legacy of the Italian Wars’ Initial Conflict at the Height of the Renaissance chronicles the various nations and city-states that jousted for power throughout the peninsula during the late 15th century. The audiobook presents places and events that'll help you learn about the First Italian War like never before.
©2019 Charles River Editors (P)2019 Charles River Editors
Statement of Abdication
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The statement of abdication in 1917, of Tsar Nikolai II, Emperor of All the Russias, Tsar of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland. He bequeathed his heritage to the Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich, with a blessing for the future of the Throne of the Russian State.
Public Domain (P)2019 Museum Audiobooks
In Bed with the Tudors
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Illegitimate children, adulterous queens, impotent kings, and a whole dynasty resting on their shoulders. Sex and childbirth were quite literally a matter of life or death for the Tudors.
©2013 Amberley Publishing (P)2013 Amberley Publishing
I volti del potere - La Repubblica di De Gasperi
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La Repubblica italiana ha non uno ma molti padri, ma le decisioni cruciali prese nell'arco di un intero decennio portano tutte impresse il nome di De Gasperi. Nel settembre del 1943, alla nascita del Comitato di liberazione nazionale, atto fondativo di una Repubblica dei partiti che ancora non c'è, De Gasperi è presente e subito si capisce che avrà un ruolo decisivo, come leader di un partito (la DC) che è al tempo stesso moderato e tendenzialmente di massa. Nel dicembre del '44, da ministro degli Esteri e interlocutore privilegiato degli alleati, pone le basi per la scelta "occidentale" dell'Italia. Nel giugno del '46 è lui in pratica a tenere a battesimo la Repubblica. Un anno più tardi è sempre lui a decidere l'esclusione delle sinistre dal governo, fissando i tratti del sistema politico italiano. Nell'aprile del '52 resiste alle pressioni del Vaticano per una alleanza con le destre e difende la riforma liberal-democratica della Repubblica contro il rischio di scivolamento verso modelli clerical-autoritari. Infine, nel '53, cerca con la legge maggioritaria non solo di stabilizzare la maggioranza centrista ma anche di spostare l'asse del sistema dai partiti all'istituzione-governo, rafforzando la legittimazione popolare. Se per molti aspetti la Repubblica sarà diversa da come De Gasperi l'avrebbe voluta, non c'è dubbio che l'Italia con i suoi limiti e le sue grandezze, debba allo statista democristiano i propri lineamenti.
©2019 Gius. Laterza & Figli S.p.a. (P)Emons 2019. Edizione su licenza di Gius. Laterza & Figli S.p.a.
Big Time Journey of a Small Town Girl
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Leaving behind the lies that spiraled out of control - and unaware of the magic awaiting - Emily leapt into the dark chasm of uncertainty. Knowing fully well there were absolutely no guarantees, Emily boarded the plane to Belgium. Waking up from the daze she was living in, Emily realized her life was a complete lie. Her heart was crushed to find out her boyfriend got engaged the day before he broke up with her. This figurative slap in the face was a clear sign Emily needed to take her life back. She had hit a turn in the road and what lie ahead, would unveil itself in time. Tossing her fears aside, she set out on an adventure. Moving abroad wasn’t easy. Leaving behind the familiarity and security she once called home, she redefined her life, trekking across Europe, realizing her dreams and finding opportunities in the most spectacular places.
©2020 Black Rose Writing (P)2020 Beacon Audiobooks
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Guida di Parigi del Seicento [Guide to Paris of the Seventeenth Century]
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Ci troveremo a passeggiare nella Parigi del Seicento, accompagnati da guide d'eccezione, “persone di mondo” colte ma non dotte, educate a conversare in società con straordinaria naturalezza, garbo e finezza. Leggerle è quasi come ascoltarle, perché sapevano mettere sulla carta il loro parlato senza appannarlo, dentro memorie, lettere, libelli. I tre accompagnatori principali sono Retz, Mademoiselle de Montpensier, e Mazzarino. Ci vorrà un po' di fantasia per intravedere la Parigi di allora in quella di oggi, ma i nostri lettori saranno certamente pronti ad intraprendere una nuova avventura spazio-temporale. Tutte le traduzioni dal francese sono di Serafino Balduzzi. Ecco le dodici tappe, in cui si può ascoltare questa audioguida “spazio-temporale”:1- Place de Greve; 2 - Louvre; 3 - Palais Royal; 4 - Pont Neuf; 5 - Chiostro di Notre Dame; 6 - Passeggiata dal Palais Royal a les Halles; 7 - Bastiglia; 8 - Tuileries; 9 - Palais de Justice; 10 - Vincennes; 11 - Palais du Luxembourg; 12 - Museo Carnavalet. Voci di Silvia Cecchini, Simone Rainero, Enrica Maschio, Ezio Sposato, Sandro Coli, Luca Racca, Ivan Genesio. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.
©2012 Serafino Balduzzi (P)2012 Silvia Cecchini
The Knights Templar: The True and Surprising Story of History's Most Secretive Order
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Arguably one of the most provocative, puzzling, and misunderstood organizations of medieval times, the legendary Knights Templar have always been shrouded in a veil of mystery, while inspiring popular culture from Indiana Jones to Dan Brown. The order of the Knights Templar was founded by Hugh de Payens, a French nobleman from the Champagne region, along with eight of his companions, in Jerusalem around 1119. They originally consisted of a group of knights who protected Christian pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land against attack from brigands and Saracen pirates, after the crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099. The order's full name was the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon. They were given quarters next to the temple and adopted their distinctive uniform - white tunics with an eight-pointed blood-red cross. In 1129 they took monastic vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience and pledged themselves ready to die for their faith. They were gradually transformed into a chivalric order of warrior-monks who fought with distinction in the Crusades.
©2016 Brendan Gallagher (P)2016 Brendan Gallagher
Son of York
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England, 1455 King Henry VI is proving to be an unstable monarch, prone to bouts of mysterious illness and susceptible to manipulation from others. Richard of York, the most powerful magnate in the land, steps in to manage affairs whilst Henry is unwell. Many people prefer York's rule, which does not please the queen. The country begins to divide and plots start to hatch. York himself is directly descended from the royal family line, in fact, a little more directly than Henry, but he puts this fact aside and strives only to serve the king. This, however, becomes increasingly difficult due to the acts of the queen, who, now feeling threatened by York, calls her men to get rid of him. The York family is strong and the two eldest sons, Edward and Edmund are approaching manhood. Edward, bold and eager, is keen to leave his childhood behind and enter the world of men, of politics, combat, and love. Edmund, the younger brother, is more introspective and struggles to project his public image. Both boys look to York as their mentor, a match for any king; and Richard is proud of them both. But with sons comes the question of inheritance. Who will succeed Henry's throne?
©2017 Amy Licence (P)2018 Tantor
Everyman's England
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A selection of travel writing and personal observations of England in the 1930s by the thriller writer, Victor Canning. AUTHOR: Victor Canning is best known as a thriller writer, though he also wrote historical romances and books for children. Over a writing career spanning 50 years, he wrote more than 60 books and over 80 short stories. Many of his books have been filmed. “Everyman’s England” is a collection of travel articles which were published in book form in 1936. ABRIDGER: Michael Bartlett is a writer with many radio, television and stage plays to his credit, though perhaps he is best known for writing “The Archers” for Radio 4 and “Rainbow” for Thames Television. He is also a producer and has directed plays, readings and documentaries for the BBC, commercial radio and for audio publication.READER: Charles Collingwood started his career in repertory theatre. He has toured overseas, performed on the London stage and has appeared in many TV and radio shows. In 1975 he joined the cast of "The Archers" to play the character of Brian Aldridge – the J.R. of Ambridge. Charles has appeared in a number of TV and radio game shows, including "Celebrity Weakest Link" which he won. In 2003 he was the subject of "This Is Your Life" for the BBC. Charles regularly entertains audiences with his one man show "Playing Away". MUSIC: Traditional Music arranged and played by Richard and Elizabeth York, from “Playing for Time” published by Lizards Music, Northampton.
©1936 The Victor Canning Estate (P)2005 Crimson Cats Audio Books
Henri IV
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Cette collection L'Histoire de France vivante nous faire revivre les grandes heures de l'histoire de France. Pour chaque époque, l'illustration sonore est faite avec des musiques de la période concernée. Les grands moments de chaque période sont reconstitués à la façon d'une pièce de théâtre, avec plusieurs comédiens et comédiennes qui interprètent les personnages historiques. Ces tableaux saisissants vous permettent de mieux vous représenter, d'une manière très vivante, les moments clefs de notre histoire, racontés comme une pièce historique. Les faits relatés sont rigoureusement exacts, les dialogues sont imaginaires.
©2017 Compagnie du Savoir (P)2017 Compagnie du Savoir