Christopher Boozell has narrated 8 audiobooks on Listento.it by 4 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.3★ across 3 ratings. The most-rated is World War 2 Japan.
Suleiman the Magnificent: A Life from Beginning to End
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Suleiman the Magnificent, the 10th sultan of the Ottoman Empire, may be an unfamiliar figure to many today. But in the 16th century, his military campaigns played a huge role in the shifting face of European politics. He was a man in search of power. His quest carried him not only to daring military exploits in Europe and Asia, but also through the intricate web of the Ottoman court, where deceit, scheming, and treachery abounded. From this audiobook, you'll learn about: The makings of a sultan A rising power The besieged island Court life, consorts, and counsellors King Ferdinand and Vienna To the edges of the map The end of an Era And much more This audiobook describes his life, from his rivalry with the Hapsburg brothers, Charles and Ferdinand, to his doomed friendship with his grand vizier, Ibrahim, and his relationship with the indomitable Roxelana. Here you will find accounts of the battles he fought, the heroics and blunders of his enemies, and his relentless progress toward his colossal ambitions.
©2017 Hourly History (P)2018 Hourly History
Sumerians: A History from Beginning to End
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The Sumerians A legendary civilization vanished under the Fertile Crescent and escaped a fate worse than death until Sumerologists questioned widely accepted truths. The Sumerians reemerged onto the extraordinary timeline of human history. Their tales of kings and gods, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, and their fearless trade in distant lands, during the remarkable Bronze Age, centered in the world’s first city-states that chronicled ancient rivalries and their enduring impact. From this audiobook you will learn about: How we know what we know about Sumerians The Bronze Age - Sumer and its contemporaries How did the Sumerians become civilized How long were they around Primer of impact of Sumerian ancient civilization on our world What did they look like What shaped their worldview And much more Our journey relies on excavated and historical evidence to explore their productive fascinations with order and man’s place in the universe. Their application of impressive knowledge helps us unfold their mysterious civilization.
©2016 Henry Freeman (P)2018 Henry Freeman
World War 2 Japan
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The story of Japanese involvement in WWII is one that includes a number of amazing events between 1939 and 1945. The Japanese went from fighting against the Chinese to attempting to practically take on the entire world at the same time. You will learn about: The attack on Pearl Harbor The war in the Pacific begins The completion of the war plan Attacking Australia and further expansion Battle of the Coral Sea The battle for the Solomon Islands The bomb The Japanese surrender And much more! This is a story of rapid expansion, an attempt at consolidation, and ultimately, retreat and massacre. It is a story of honor, of Allied unity, and eventual surrender. The role of Japan in the war in the Pacific is a part of WWII that cannot be forgotten.
©2016 Stephan Weaver (P)2018 Stephan Weaver
Vincent van Gogh
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Vincent van Gogh is one of the world’s most famous artists, and his paintings are among the world’s most valuable. The archetypal starving artist, Vincent died aged just 37 years by his own hand, poor, isolated, and, in his eyes, a failure. Yet, in Vincent’s life story we can see the evolution of a boy becoming a man becoming a great artist, whether his contemporaries could see it at the time or not. You will learn about: Vincent as a boy Marrying a prostitute Developing his style in Paris The incident with the razor Van Gogh in the asylum After van Gogh’s suicide And much more!
©2018 Hourly History (P)2018 Hourly History
John Jay: A Life from Beginning to End
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John Jay: founding father. First chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. Governor of New York. Negotiator of the treaty to end the American Revolution and the treaty that would stave off a second war with Great Britain for a few vital years until the infant nation was strong enough to take on its former adversary once again. Abolitionist. Father of American counterintelligence. You'll learn about: The forgotten founding father The Jays of New York The father of American counterintelligence Negotiating the Treaty of Paris The unpopular Jay Treaty And much more How is it that so little is known about the Renaissance man of America’s early history, with no image on Mount Rushmore, no face on currency, and certainly no Broadway musical to his posthumous credit? Perhaps it’s because he was not a man who sought renown. Throughout his career, others, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and John Adams, sought his help when the country was in need of his skills. John Jay’s role in the establishment of the United States, a country that was founded upon ideals of freedom and democracy, has almost been forgotten. But that omission is now being remedied as editors at Columbia University plan to release a seven-volume biography of Jay’s life by 2020. In the meantime, discover for yourself the remarkable story of one of the architects of the American nation, John Jay.
©2018 Hourly History (P)2018 Hourly History
Pirates: The Golden Age of Piracy: A History from Beginning to End
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Pirates dominate movie box-office profits, they are theme park entertainment, and they occupy a place in popular culture that has outlasted the era when they originally ruled the seas. Contemporary audiences who are safe from the pistols and cutlasses of the men who sailed the Caribbean, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans to prey upon ships and claim their cargo may find it hard to reconcile the perceived glamour of Captain Jack Sparrow with the authentic bloodlust and greed of the real pirates who killed without conscience, kidnapped innocent victims for ransom, and ravaged, bribed, and robbed their way into legend. Tragut Rais, Grace O’Malley, William Kidd, Blackbeard, and their colleagues were dangerous adventurers who lived at a time when piracy was an economic enterprise that yielded both wealth and a hangman’s noose. This audiobook will teach you about: When pirates owned the seas The roots of piracy The original pirates of the Caribbean The pirate round Piracy after the Spanish War of Succession The pirates of the Barbary Coast The modern-day pirates Most pirates had a short life before they were captured and executed. A few lucky ones did die of natural causes, but they were rare. Nonetheless, those tales of swashbuckling adventure under the Jolly Roger continue to mesmerize us. Listen to more about the reality of the golden age of piracy to find out whether or not Hollywood’s version can possibly compare with the truth.
©2016 Hourly History (P)2018 Hourly History
Wicca: Wicca Starter Kit
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Are you looking for direction? Do you prefer nature over the modern world? Are you interested in learning and practicing Wicca? Then this Wicca starter bundle can help you to get started. Wicca is a complicated religion, and the first step to starting as a Wiccan is to find out if Wicca is for you. There are indications that you may be right for Wicca, and some of them include an attraction to nature, stones, and meditation. From learning about Wiccan holidays to learning about the moon cycles, here you’ll have all the information you need to get started with celebrating and practicing Wicca. You will learn about: Wiccan holidays Beginner spells and rituals Wiccan gods and goddesses The five elements The Wiccan altar The Book of Shadows There’s no need to leave love, money, or success up in the air when you can find guidance in love spells, moonlight meditation, and rituals that will help you to gain the energy you need to direct your magical essence. You’ll learn all about the elements and how to represent them, perform beginner spells, and make sure that you honor the god and the goddess.
©2015 Sophia Silvervine (P)2018 Sophia Silvervine
Cleopatra
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The last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the last Pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra reigned over the end of an era. Cleopatra has been defined by her relationships with powerful Roman statesmen Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, both of whom fathered her children, but there is much more to Cleopatra’s story than romantic intrigue. Discover: The Ptolemaic Dynasty Cleopatra as queen Cleopatra and Julius Caesar Mark Antony and Cleopatra Propaganda wars The last Pharaoh of Egypt: Cleopatra's suicide And much more! One of the first independent female rulers of an ancient kingdom, Cleopatra was a gifted diplomat, efficient administrator, and accomplished linguist who ruled her kingdom with more courage than the majority of her male predecessors. Cleopatra’s death ended an era, but her life promised the dawn of a new age, one where women might dare to rule the world.
©2017 Hourly History (P)2018 Hourly History