Desmond Manny has narrated 28 audiobooks on Listento.it by 4 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.2★ across 16 ratings. The most-rated is Sasanian Empire.
The First World War: A Captivating Guide to World War 1, the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of Somme
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If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of World War 1, then pay attention... Three captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: World War 1: A Captivating Guide to the First World War, Including Battle Stories from the Eastern and Western Front and How the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 Impacted the Rise of Nazi Germany The Battle of Verdun: A Captivating Guide to The Longest and Largest Battle of World War 1 That Took Place on The Western Front Between Germany and France The Battle of the Somme: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Devastating Events of the First World War That Took Place on the Western Front Some of the topics covered in part one of this audiobook include: The fatal shots that set the stage for war The Western Front and the First Battle of Marne War in the Trenches The Eastern Front and the Battle of Tannenberg The Battle of Ypres and the Christmas Truce Second Battle of Ypres and the introduction of chemical warfare World leaders who played a pivotal role in the first world war And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this audiobook include: The Road to Verdun The Battle of Verdun Gets Bogged Down in the Trenches A Summer in Hell And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this audiobook include: The road to the Somme The significance of Verdun The Battle of the Somme Begins Z Day The Battles of the Somme And much, much more... So if you want to learn more about the First World War, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button!
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American History
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the United States of America, then pay attention.... Eight captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: The History of the United States: A Captivating Guide to American History, Including Events Such as the American Revolution, French and Indian War, Boston Tea Party, Pearl Harbor, and the Gulf War The American Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the American Revolutionary War and the United States of America's Struggle for Independence from Great Britain The Civil War: A Captivating Guide to the American Civil War and Its Impact on the History of the United States History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City’s History The Roaring Twenties: A Captivating Guide to a Period of Dramatic Social and Political Change, a False Sense of Prosperity, and Its Impact on the Great Depression The Great Depression: A Captivating Guide to the Worldwide Economic Depression that Began in the United States, Including the Wall Street Crash, FDR's New deal, Hitler’s Rise and More Pearl Harbor: A Captivating Guide to the Surprise Military Strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service that Caused the United States of America's Formal Entry into World War II The Gulf War: A Captivating Guide to the United States-Led Persian Gulf War Against Iraq for Their Invasion and Annexation of Kuwait So if you want to learn more about the captivating history of the United States of America, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button!
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Vikings: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Vikings, Erik the Red and Leif Erikson
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Vikings, Erik the Red, and Leif Erikson, then pay attention. Three captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: History of the Vikings: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Age and Feared Norse Seafarers Such as Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Egil Skallagrimsson, and More Erik the Red: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Who Founded the First Norse Settlement in Greenland Leif Erikson: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Explorer Who Beat Columbus to America and Established a Norse Settlement at Vinland In this captivating history audiobook, you'll not only learn about heroic warriors in battle but you'll also discover the remarkable achievements made by the Vikings. In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover topics, such as: The rise of the mighty Vikings and the Viking Age Significant Viking raids and battles Ragnar Lothbrok - man or myth The Viking Age of exploration The significance of the settlement of Iceland, Greenland, and Vinland Viking society and everyday life And much, much more In part two of this audiobook, you will discover: Erik the Red’s early life in Norway Erik the Pagan and Christianity in Greenland The decline of the Greenland colony Modern Greenland And much, much more Some of the topics covered in part three of this audiobook include: The making of the man, Leif Erikson’s formative years The settlement of Greenland Life in Greenland Leif’s first voyage Mysterious lands to the west of Greenland The end of the Vinland settlement Leif Erikson’s place in history And much, much more So if you want to learn more about the Vikings, get this audiobook now!
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Ancient China
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If you want to discover the captivating history of ancient China, then pay attention.... In this audiobook, you will be led on a journey through almost 2,000 years of Chinese history, showing you all the ups and downs of those ancient times, the sufferings and joys of the Chinese people, along with their greatest achievements and failures. Dynasties will change, people will be killed and born, art made and destroyed, but the Chinese civilization will prevail, rising from humble beginnings to an empire that at some points outshined any other in the world at that time. And yet it won’t be only a tale of kings and queens, emperors and rulers. Of palaces and forts, of swords and shields. It will also tell a story of farmers and merchants, artisans and artists, philosophers and scientists. And hopefully by the end of this introductory guide, you will gain a sense of what, who, and how the Chinese civilization was made as great as it was and still is. From that, a better understanding of this amazing Far Eastern culture and its history should arise as well as a greater appreciation of its achievements and contributions to the world. And with a better knowledge of history, a clearer understanding of the world will come as well. In Ancient China: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient History of China and the Chinese Civilization Starting from the Shang Dynasty to the Fall of the Han Dynasty, you will discover topics such as Chinese lands and birth of China Shang and Zhou Dynasties and the rise of royal power Disintegration of royal power Birth of Imperial China Rise and fall of the Han Dynasty Society of ancient China The ancient Chinese culture Inventions and innovations of the ancient Chinese And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about Ancient China, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
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Founding Fathers
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Explore the captivating lives of the Founding Fathers. Eight captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: Benjamin Franklin: A Captivating Guide to an American Polymath and a Founding Father of the United States of America George Washington: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Served as the First President of the United States of America John Adams: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Served as the Second President of the United States of America Thomas Jefferson: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Was the Principal Author of the Declaration of Independence and the Third President of the United States John Jay: A Captivating Guide to an American Statesman, Patriot, Diplomat, Governor of New York, the First Chief Justice, and One of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America James Madison: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Served as the Fourth President of the United States of America Alexander Hamilton: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Wrote the Majority of The Federalist Papers James Monroe: A Captivating Guide to the Founding Father Who Served as the Fifth President of the United States So if you want to learn more about the life of Founding Fathers, get this audiobook now!
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History of the Vikings: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Age and Feared Norse Seafarers Such as Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Egil Skallagrimsson, and More
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Explore the captivating history of the vikings Men like Ragnar Lothbrok, Eric Bloodaxe, Ivar the Boneless, and Bjorn Ironside are portrayed as preying on unsuspecting communities and spreading fear across Europe as they laid waste to all that lay before them, taking what they wanted at the point of a sword. It is true that the Vikings were, without a doubt, brutal men living in a brutal age. They did use their skills as warriors to relentlessly attack Europe and the British Isles to increase their wealth and territory, but that is not all the Vikings were, and their contribution to world history is far more than warmongering. In this captivating history audiobook, you'll not only learn about heroic warriors in battle but you'll also discover the remarkable achievements made by the Vikings. In History of the Vikings: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Age and Feared Norse Seafarers Such as Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Egil Skallagrimsson, and More, you will discover topics such as The Rise of the Mighty Vikings and the Viking Age Significant Viking Raids and Battles Ragnar Lothbrok - Man or Myth Ivar the Boneless - Ruthless Warrior, Leader of the Great Heathen Army, and Conqueror of England Bjorn Ironside - Raider of the Mediterranean Harald Fairhair - First King of Norway Eric Bloodaxe - Terrifying Family Killer Egil Skallagrimsson - Warrior Poet Sweyn Forkbeard - The Forgotten King of England King Olaf Tryggvason and the Rise of Christianity in Norway Harald Hardrada - The Last Great Viking Ruler The Viking Age of Exploration The Significance of the Settlement of Iceland, Greenland, and Vinland Viking Society and Everyday Life And much, much more So listen to this audiobook now if you want to learn more about the history of the Vikings!
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Ottoman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire, the Fall of Constantinople, and the Life of Suleiman the Magnificent
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If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of the Ottoman Empire then pay attention... Three captivating manuscripts in one book: The Ottoman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Turkish Empire and Its Control over Much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa The Fall of Constantinople: A Captivating Guide to the Conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks That Marked the end of the Byzantine Empire Suleiman the Magnificent: A Captivating Guide to the Longest-Reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Incredible facts about this empire still surprise anyone who starts discovering those stories. You’ll find out that, for quite a while, this Islamic state was effectively ruled by women, and that’s just the beginning. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this audiobook include: The First Sultan The Conqueror The Just and the Resolute The Magnificent The Supreme Valide Husbands and Sons Grandest of the Grand The End of the Ottoman Empire Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this audiobook include: The Gateway to the West God Wills It: Knights of the First Crusade Broken Promises: The Fourth Crusade Schisms in the Church Preparation: The Big Guns Constantinople: The Final Stand The aftermath Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this audiobook include: The World Before Suleiman I Succession Lover, Poet, & Patron of the Arts Father Friend Campaigner Statesman And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Ottoman Empire, click the "add to cart" button!
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George Patton
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Explore the captivating life of George Patton. General George S. Patton remains a household name to this day even though he died decades ago. Not only was he a brilliant military commander, he was also a forceful personality and a flamboyant human being whose strong character led him through many difficulties. This biography aims to tell Patton's story in a captivating manner that will bring him to life for the education and enjoyment of young and old. It will explore his many adventures, but above all, it will investigate who Patton was as a person. This captivating history audiobook covers topics such as: The boy who couldn't read Always a warrior Ane soft spot Fencing, sword design, and the 1912 olympics An ivory-handled revolver American tanks Do not surrender A Purple Heart for George A taste of action Lions tremble at his approach Dead mules in Messina Normandy and oOeration Fortitude Play ball And much more! So listen to this audiobook now if you want to learn more about the remarkable life of George Patton!
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