Jason Zenobia has narrated 119 audiobooks on Listento.it by 21 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 24 ratings. The most-rated is History of Armenia.
The Underground Railroad
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Underground Railroad, then pay attention... The Underground Railroad wasn’t underground. Nor was it a railroad. It was, however, an awe-inspiring piece of history, and one that speaks of hope even today. Two hundred years ago, slavery had the Southern United States firmly in its evil grip. Around four million African Americans languished in the most appalling of living conditions, their lives controlled by people who saw them as objects. They were starved, whipped, and put to work despite being pregnant, sick, or so young that they could barely walk. They were despised, downtrodden, and degraded in every way. They longed for freedom, yet to reach the free land of Canada, they would have to cross thousands of miles filled with the threat of slave catchers, men who had made it their business to snatch desperate people who were on the very brink of liberty. It was a hopeless time, but it was also a time of heroes. The only hope that these enslaved people had of escaping their brutal fates was the Underground Railroad. This fabled network of people and places delivered tens of thousands of escaped slaves all the way across the northern United States and into Canada. And while many of the people who made these escapes possible have melted away into history as faceless heroes, we know the names and stories of many. Their stories are some of the most inspiring that we will ever hear. In this audiobook, you will discover topics such as: Slavery through the ages Abolition around the World Abolition in the United States Heroes of the Underground Railroad And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the history of the Underground Railroad, buy this audiobook now!
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101 Amazing Facts About the Tudors
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Do you know the main difference between the diet of a Tudor nobleman and that of a peasant? What was it that changed Henry VIII from an active and pleasant young man into a vastly overweight tyrant? What did a gong farmer do? And what was the purpose of a whipping boy? In this excellent audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the Tudors. If you're interested in one of the most fascinating periods in English history, this is perfect for you!
©2017 Jack Goldstein Books (P)2017 Jack Goldstein Books
The Mexican Revolution
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Mexican Revolution, then keep reading... The Mexican Revolution was a defining moment of the 20th century. The Mexican fight for democracy, equality, and justice sent shockwaves around the world. No other episode in its history has left a deeper mark. It is a three-act drama full of politics, persecution, and war, not to mention earthquakes, signs in the sky, and even spiritualist sessions, while being populated by larger-than-life villains, international spies, and the universally known figures of Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. In fact, our modern idea of “revolution” owes much to what happened in this country between 1910 and 1920. In The Mexican Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Mexican Civil War and How Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata Impacted Mexico, you will discover topics such as: The Comet The strong man of the Americas Francisco and the spirits Victory comes too soon The Wicked Ambassador Victoriano Huerta Two Hurricanes The Convention of Aguascalientes The Presidential Chair Huerta Strikes Back The Horsemen of the Apocalypse The Centaur and the General: Pershing’s Punitive Expedition The Zimmermann Telegram Aftermath And much, much more... So if you want to learn more about the Mexican Revolution, scroll up and click the "Buy Now" 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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Mau Mau Rebellion
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Discover the remarkable history of the Mau Mau Rebellion.... The Mau Mau Rebellion took place in Kenya, beginning in 1952. A group of native Kenyan peoples, mostly from the Kikuyu tribe, rose up against their British colonizers, who had held the region since 1895. With a complicated story, it can be difficult to place the Mau Mau Uprising within the larger history of Kenyan nationalism and nationhood. Regardless of nuance, though, its importance in the history of Kenya, Africa, and British colonialism cannot be understated. This is the complete history of the Mau Mau Rebellion. Discover a plethora of topics, such as: Background and Causes The Desire for Freedom The British Respond: Operation Anvil Brutality and War Crimes The End of the Rebellion Legacy And much more! So, if you want a concise and informative book on the Mau Mau Rebellion, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access!
©2020 Hourly History (P)2020 Hourly History
Napoleonic Wars: A History from Beginning to End
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Discover the remarkable history of the Napoleonic Wars. The Napoleonic Wars were a series of conflicts fought between France and various coalitions in Europe between 1803 and 1815 (though some put the start date at 1799). The prelude to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Napoleonic Wars is the French Revolution, and the conflicts that continued after Napoleon seized power would radically affect Europe and indeed political philosophies not confined by artificial boundaries. When Napoleon rose to power, he had first to get his country on stable financial ground. After he did so, he created a professional, well-trained army that would go on to dominate Europe for years to come. And, it wasn’t only his army that changed the continent; it was also the liberal ideals - including democracy, the abolition of serfdom, and the reduction in power of the church - that would change the course of history and leave an enduring legacy. Discover a plethora of topics such as: Prelude to Revolution The Third Coalition: War Breaks Out The Invasion of Russia The Battle of Waterloo Military Legacy Napoleonic Innovations And much more! So if you want a concise and informative audiobook on the Napoleonic Wars, simply buy this audiobook now to begin listening!
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Glorious Revolution
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Discover the remarkable history of the glorious revolution! On August 28, 2019, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked Queen Elizabeth II to prorogue Parliament. She approved the request. The elaborate ritual of the queen granting the prime minister permission to do what he intended to do anyway demonstrates how the legacy of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 made the British Parliament, not the monarch, the ultimate source of power in government. But it was not always so. Under the Stuart kings, battles between the Parliament and the throne were far from unusual, with no ceremonial rituals to preserve popular fictions regarding who was in power. King Charles I believed ardently in the divine right of kings and went to his execution firmly convinced that he was God’s anointed. His second son James II believed the same. However, James II was a Catholic, and his succession to the English throne following the death of his brother Charles II set in motion a series of cataclysmic events which culminated in a largely bloodless revolution to bring James’s daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange to the throne as Protestant sovereigns. Under the 11-year Interregnum following the execution of King Charles I, the Parliament got a taste of power, and ordinary men perceived that God might choose rulers from among their own class. The path to parliamentary supremacy over pedigreed royalty, although ultimately achieved without bloodshed, was strewn with religious intolerance, petty rivalries, titanic clashes of ideology, and a belief in the rights of Parliament to govern without royal interference. The evolution of parliamentary supremacy over royal birthright redefined human social evolution, laying the groundwork for a bold new experiment in government that would make democracy the crowning achievement of the modern age. Discover a plethora of topics, such as: The Roundheads Behead a King The Return of the Monarchy: Charles II James, the Catholic King The Dutch Invasion of England Mary and William: Joint Sovereigns, One Ruler And much more! So, if you want a concise and informative book on the Glorious Revolution, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access!
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Alcohol and You: How to Control and Stop Drinking
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Alcohol and You includes everything you need to self-diagnose alcohol problems and find the solution that is right for you. The author is a therapist working in public health, helping drinkers from all backgrounds. His research with hundreds of clients showed the best ways to overcome alcohol issues. In this landmark book, he passes on that knowledge to you. Alcohol and You does not judge you or preach at you. Instead, it treats you as the unique human being that you are, calmly explaining the options that are open to you. You can then choose the way forward that feels right for you, which will produce the results you want. Written in an uplifting and easy-to-follow format, "Alcohol and You" clearly explains: The best, scientifically-proven ways to reduce or quit drinking How to self-diagnose alcohol dependence in minutes How to motivate yourself to change and enjoy the process How to decide whether cutting down or quitting is right for you Medications and strategies to help deal with cravings The best, free support to help maintain your progress over time Alcohol and You will leave you feeling inspired, fully-informed, and excited about your future. Download this book today and say good-bye to alcohol problems.
©2017 Lewis Bayes Brown (P)2020 WinsPress.com
The Armenian Genocide
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Armenian Genocide, then pay attention.... During 1915 to 1923, one and a half million Armenian people were deported and killed in the most appalling ways comprehensible. They were ripped from their homes (in a land where they had lived for longer than history can tell, a land so old that many speculate it was the site of the biblical Garden of Eden) and sent off on death marches across the blistering Syrian Desert. They were shot on the thresholds of the houses where they were raising their children. They were butchered with swords in gruesome ways in order to dishearten those left alive. They were starved in concentration camps, they were burned and drowned and beaten to death by the thousands, and then their corpses were stripped naked and left to rot in the open air. They were overdosed with morphine. They were injected with infected blood. They were cast overboard into the frigid Black Sea. They were gassed. They were raped. They were abducted and sold as slaves. In short, the Ottoman Empire under the Three Pashas made every possible attempt to exterminate the Armenian race with such fervor that their actions would inspire the creation of the very word that now defines the greatest crime that can be perpetrated against a civilization: genocide. Yet today, the Armenian Genocide is an event that has melted out of the collective consciousness. It is an event that has repercussions extending to the modern day and is an event that should never be forgotten. So if you want to learn more about the Armenian Genocide, scroll up and click the "Buy" button!
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The Holy Roman Empire
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Holy Roman Empire, then pay attention.... Beginning with Charlemagne, the great and educated king who would serve as an inspiration for world leaders from Frederick II to Adolf Hitler, the Holy Roman Empire’s intricate ties with the Roman Catholic Church would provide for plenty of excitement and drama in its early years. However, as the empire staggered through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, it would eventually be forced to declare its allegiance with a new way of thinking: Protestantism. Throughout the story of the Holy Roman Empire, a wealth of fascinating tales from interesting people proliferates. Monks and emperors will clash, poets sing the praises of kings, and the pope rides blind and bareback on a frightened donkey through the streets of Rome. The mightiest monarch in all of the world walks barefoot in the snow in repentance for his angry deeds, and two rival families stand toe-to-toe for the monarchy. Crusades are lost in war and won in diplomacy, while kings are held ransom, revolts are suppressed, and antipopes crowned. And this incredible tale spanning a full millennium is ready and waiting for you to be listened to. In The Holy Roman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Union of Smaller Kingdoms That Started During the Early Middle Ages and Dissolved During the Napoleonic Wars, you will discover topics such as: The First Roman Empire The Carolingians A formal emperor The Caligula of Christianity Antipope The walk to Canossa The Hohenstaufen Dynasty begins The Red-Bearded Warrior King Captor of the Lionheart Stupor Mundi The dissolution And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the history of the Holy Roman Empire, buy this book now!
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Annie Oakley
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If you want to discover the captivating life of Annie Oakley, then pay attention... How could Annie Oakley, a woman of barely 110 pounds with a childlike beauty, beat so many of the greatest sharpshooters with her skill and talent? The name is probably familiar to most people, but not many know about her early life or her great love for her husband, who was also a sharpshooter. We are taking you back more than a century to meet one of the greatest American folklore heroines who ever existed. Annie Oakley dazzled and awed millions of people during her career and met some of the most memorable people of her time including Thomas Edison, Sitting Bull, Prince Edward, and the Queen of England herself. Annie Oakley is just one of the many impressive legends of the Wild West, and her journey took her from the small town of Greenville in Darke County, Ohio, to some of the biggest stages in America and Europe. Embark on that journey with Annie Oakley, from her humble beginnings to the glory and fame she achieved as one of the greatest sharpshooters of the Wild West, where legends of cowboys and sharpshooters abounded as one of the greatest nations of today was being forged. In Annie Oakley: A Captivating Guide to an American Sharpshooter Who Later Became a Wild West Folk Hero, you will discover topics such as: Phoebe Ann Moses: Early Life of Miss Sharpshooter The Huntress of the North Star Annie and the Star Shooters of the West The Birth of Annie Oakley Miss “Little Sure Shot” and Chief Sitting Bull A Faithful Trip to New Orleans: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show “The Greatest Entertainment Show in American History” Annie Oakley as the Heart of the Wild West Show Rivalry, Royals, and Rifles And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about Annie Oakley, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!
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History of Spain: A Captivating Guide to Spanish History, Starting from Roman Hispania Through the Visigoths, the Spanish Empire, the Bourbons, and the War of Spanish Independence to the Present
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Spain, then pay attention.... Throughout the centuries, Spain has been subject to the lordship of other countries. It was occupied by the ancient Greeks and Romans, the Visigoths, the French, and the Muslims. It has been the playground of both the respectful and the ruthless. The Spanish coasts have been occupied by the trading empires of Carthage and Rome. All that time, Spain was told by others how to run their country, how to fight, whom to fight, and where to fight. They had one of the largest empires in the world - something history barely mentions - as they had acres of land in both North and South America, the Caribbean, Mesoamerica, and some islands in the Mediterranean. Evidence of Spanish architecture dots the world. Yet Spain was also a battlefield for countries fighting for other causes. They were sucked into wars fought by the Carthaginians, Romans, Moors, Visigoths, British, French, Portuguese, Dutch, and Austrians, just to name a few. Some of the most famous men in history traversed Spanish soil, including Hannibal Barca, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Pompey, Hadrian, Vespasian, Trajan, Marcus Aurelius, and Napoleon. Four Roman emperors were born there, and Augustus Caesar spent his vacations there. Pablo Picasso was born in Spain, while El Greco moved there. In History of Spain: A Captivating Guide to Spanish History, Starting from Roman Hispania Through the Visigoths, the Spanish Empire, the Bourbons, and the War of Spanish Independence to the Present, you will discover topics such as: Prehistory The first and second Punic Wars Rome entrenching Roman Hispania Enter the Germanic tribes and the Muslims The transformation of Spain The struggling Spanish empire Rocky road to freedom And much, much more! Listen to this audiobook now to learn more about the history of Spain!
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Operation Barbarossa
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Operation Barbarossa, then pay attention.... On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. In the time since the end of the war, the world has become familiar with the number of deaths sustained by the Soviet Union (also known as the USSR) during the conflict - 20 million. And that’s likely low, given the size of the country, census-taking at the time, and the damage done to the bureaucracy of the country. Adolf Hitler invaded the Soviet Union with more than three million men. The Soviets had just under that number in the western section of their country to meet them, as well as millions more elsewhere, which was something Hitler did not count on and grossly underestimated. The struggle between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany was one of the largest and deadliest conflicts of all time - a war of elimination between totalitarian nations led by two of the most ruthless leaders in the history of the world. In Operation Barbarossa: A Captivating Guide to the Opening Months of the War Between Hitler and the Soviet Union in 1941-45, you will discover chapters, such as: Nazis and Communists Invasion All seems lost And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about the history of Operation Barbarossa, scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button!
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The Opium Wars
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Opium Wars, then pay attention... When diplomatic efforts to introduce opium to the Chinese market failed, the British Parliament approved an alternative: war. There were two wars: one from 1839 to 1842, and another from 1856 to 1860. They are collectively known as the Opium Wars. The British, who were joined by French and supported by the Americans and Russians, clashed with Imperial China, which was ruled by the Qing dynasty. These conflicts are largely forgotten in the Western world, perhaps out of a sense of collective shame. But in China, the Opium Wars are still symbols of national humiliation at the hands of the Western powers. In The Opium Wars: A Captivating Guide to the First and Second Opium War and Their Impact on the History of the United Kingdom and China, you will discover topics such as: Prelude - The Red Barbarians No Tolerance The First Conflicts Steamships and Guns The End of the First Opium War The Interwar Period Conflict on the Horizon The Conflict Resumes The Advance Burning the Palace and Diplomacy And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about the Opium Wars, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!
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Mary Todd Lincoln
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Discover the remarkable life of Mary Todd Lincoln! It is no secret that Mary Todd Lincoln is one of the least popular first ladies in American history. She was considered a shrew, a spendthrift, and her own son had her declared insane. The truth behind Mary Todd Lincoln lies in the fact that she was unable to conform to the feminine expectations of her times. Well-educated and filled with opinions, she defied conventions and incurred the wrath of the public who hated her for it. Mary Todd Lincoln’s life ran the gamut from Southern aristocrat, first lady, to a lonely old woman who was shunned by those who knew her. Not for one moment, however, was it a dull life. Discover a plethora of topics such as: Early Life at the Western Frontier America’s First Lady The Assassination of Her Husband Exile in Europe Mary Todd Lincoln: Eccentric or Lunatic? Final Years and Death And much more! So, if you want a concise and informative book on Mary Todd Lincoln, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access!
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Armenian History
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Armenian history, then pay attention... Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: History of Armenia: A Captivating Guide to Armenian History, Starting from Ancient Armenia to Its Declaration of Sovereignty from the Soviet Union The Armenian Genocide: A Captivating Guide to the Massacre of the Armenians by the Turks of the Ottoman Empire Their story is tragic, but their survival is incredible. And that is what makes their tale so inspiring. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this audiobook include: The home of Eden The rise and fall of Urartu A conquered Armenia An empire in its own right Caught in the crossfire Illumination Immortals and war elephants An Armenian emperor Crusader state Conquered The first deportation Genocide Freedom at last A Study in velvet And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this audiobook include: The Armenian problem The Ottoman Empire The first massacres The Young Turk Revolution The world goes to war Red Sunday Death march One thousand orphans The Black Sea runs red Stolen children Justice Operation Nemesis Denial Fighting for freedom And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about Armenian history, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!"
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Soviet Union in World War 2
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If you want to learn about the Soviet Union and Eastern Front during World War 2, then pay attention... No nation suffered more losses during the Second World War than the Soviet Union. The figure most historians recognize as roughly accurate is 20 million. The exact figure is impossible to tally for a number of reasons: destroyed records, inexact pre-war records, Soviet politicization of the population figures before and after the war, and much more. No matter what the exact total was, what is known is that the Soviet population only recovered its losses from the war in the late 1950s. For those of you unfamiliar with WWII, the combined losses sustained by the United States and Great Britain were just over 800,000 dead. The Soviets lost that many people during the Siege of Leningrad alone. In Soviet Union in World War 2: A Captivating Guide to Life in the Soviet Union and Some of the Main Events on the Eastern Front Such as the Battle of Stalingrad, Battle of Kursk, and Siege of Leningrad, you will discover topics such as: Before the War Stalinism 1938 and 1939 Interlude Barbarossa War of Extermination The Major Battles And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about the Soviet Union and Eastern Front during World War 2, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!
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The Winter War: A Captivating Guide to the Russo-Finnish War Between Finland and the Soviet Union
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Winter War, then pay attention.... In December 1940, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill made a speech about a conflict that had some leading figures in Britain and France, including Churchill himself, briefly discussing the idea of going to war with the Soviet Union, even though they were already fighting Adolf Hitler. Of course, war makes strange bedfellows, and one year later, Churchill would find himself allied with the Soviet Union against Germany and Finland. It’s an interesting saga, one with roots in imperial Russian history and the desire of the Finns to be free in their northern forests. In The Winter War: A Captivating Guide to the Russo-Finnish War between Finland and the Soviet Union, you will discover topics such as The Grand Duchy of Finland The Finnish Civil War Between a rock and a hard place The Red Menace Negotiations, “refresher training,” and the balance of forces The Greatest Finn of all time Hell in the snow And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Winter War, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
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Ancient African Kingdoms
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If you want to discover the captivating history of ancient Africa and the Kingdom of Kush, then pay attention.... Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: Ancient Africa: A Captivating Guide to Ancient African Civilizations, Such as the Kingdom of Kush, the Land of Punt, Carthage, the Kingdom of Aksum, and the Mali Empire with Its Timbuktu The Kingdom of Kush: A Captivating Guide to an Ancient African Kingdom in Nubia That Once Ruled Egypt Africa is the continent where the first humans were born. They explored the vast land and produced the first tools. And although we migrated from that continent, we never completely abandoned it. From the beginning of time, humans lived and worked in Africa, leaving evidence of their existence in the sands of the Sahara Desert and the valleys of the great rivers such as the Nile and the Niger. Some of the earliest great civilizations were born there, and they give us an insight into the smaller kingdoms of ancient Africa. Some of the topics covered in part one of this audiobook include: The Kingdom of Kush The Land of Punt Carthage The Kingdom of Aksum The Ghana Empire The Mali Empire And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part two of this audiobook include: Nubia and the emergence of the Kingdom of Kush From Alara to the Twenty-Fifth Dynasty The rulers of the Twenty-Fifth Dynasty Relations between Kush and Egypt continue Kush between the sixth and third centuries The Meroitic Dynasty The last centuries of the Kingdom of Kush The society of Kush And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about ancient Africa and the Kingdom of Kush, then get this audiobook now!
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1001 Amazing Facts About Animals
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Did you know that in medieval times dogs were known to have accompanied their masters into battle wearing suits of armour? Or that cows from different regions moo in different accents? Were you aware that the courtship dance of some seahorses can last eight hours? Or that an albatross flies much further in a lifetime than the Apollo astronauts did on their moon missions? In this collection, narrators Jason Zenobia, Charles King and Lawrence Keefe talk us through over 1,000 facts about birds, cats, dogs, fish, horses, insects, lizards, sharks, snakes and spiders. Each of the 10 individual audiobooks in this collection are further split into 10 chapters, with each one having a theme such as ‘record breakers’ or ‘myths’. So, if you want to know what the wagometer was invented for, which fish the Romans used as a recreational drug or what the offspring of a donkey and a zebra is called, then this is the perfect audiobook collection for you!
©2018 Jack Goldstein Books (P)2018 Jack Goldstein Books