Teague Dean has narrated 5 audiobooks on Listento.it by 5 authors, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 3 ratings. The most-rated is Ivar the Boneless: Myths Legends & History.
Ivar the Boneless: Myths Legends & History
Summary
This book will explore the life and exploits of one of the most fearsome Vikings who has ever walked the earth - Ivar the Boneless. The records that talk about him are quite conflicting, as they often are with mythical and historical figures. This book will do its best and take a closer look to his origins, family, and notable exploits. We will also catch a glimpse into the possibilities of his demeanor and behavior without moving away from the fact that he is one of the most ruthless men to ever invade England in the ninth century. It is our hope that you'll enjoy this book and learn many new and exciting things about Ivar the Boneless!
©2018 KIV Books (P)2018 KIV Books
Norse Mythology
Summary
Tales are often told marking the Vikings as no more than simple horn-helmeted explorers, infamous abusers who pillaged and plundered all that stood in their way. However, many of us lack to see the parallels aligned with modern culture and the influences our Viking ancestors provided and passed down to our own aspects of modern practices, beliefs, languages, and pastimes. While there are numerous and vast differences to the Viking morality and way of life, we can also uncover many similarities that can be derived within today's culture. Understanding the exciting and influential history of these brave and courageous Norseman will reveal a whole new world of truth. Unveil the Vikings rituals, gods, and beliefs as you travel alongside them to distant lands, partake in monstrous battles with armies, and witness the glory as the greats transcended to Valhalla. From Ginnungagap to Ragnarok, from Lindisfarne to the Battle of Stamford Bridge, from Kiev to Vinland and beyond, the Vikings have helped to shape and influence our modern world. Here is a preview of what is included: Viking origins Famed battles, wars, and sieges The conception of the world - Yggdrasil, creation, and the afterlife Viking deities Magical practices Viking beliefs Viking influence on popular culture today And much more! Get your copy, and start listening today!
©2017 Cascade Publishing (P)2018 Cascade Publishing
Asian History: India, China
Summary
Asia is the largest and most diverse continent in the world. With so many cultures, languages, and religions, it’s difficult not to fall in love with everything Asia has to offer. Furthermore, the history of Asia is packed with interesting events, people, and locations that helped shape the continent into what it is today. So, let’s dive right in and learn more about two of its biggest power nations.
India: History of India - From Prehistoric Settlements to the Modern Republic of India
India is the home of ancient religions and practices. It is a nation whose fascinating history teaches us about tolerance, diversity, and unity. This far-reaching subcontinent has been the place where great empires have developed, the place of monumental battles, the place of foreign invaders, and the place of birth of various cultures and religions.
This audiobook represents a compelling illustration of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, the road it followed to reach the place where it is today, and the primary elements that shaped its culture. It is a narrative that takes you from the ancient beginnings of the nation to modern-day India.
China: History of China - History of an Empire: A Historical Overview of China & East Asia Including Ancient China, Communism, & Capitalism
Dip into Chinese history today and learn about the rulers, foes, politics, and wars that shaped modern thinking and built the foundation of one of the most powerful nations in the world. Discover how China emerged from centuries of isolation and transcended famine and civil war to become the power nation it is today. Learn how and why this once reclusive nation opened up its borders, leaped forward, and grew into a bustling metropolis.
©2017 Lean Stone Publishing (P)2017 Lean Stone Publishing
Alexander the Great: A History from Beginning to End
Summary
Alexander the Great What does it mean to be great? There have been many that have come through the sands of time proclaiming their own greatness. We see it in the news every day - leaders, heroes, tyrants, and even reality star presidential candidates claim that they are great. But what about Alexander the Great? In this book you will hear about... Alexander and the Happiness of Horses Aristotle and the First Day of School Philip’s Family Drama Enemies and Friends The Real Battle Begins Changing Tides Signs and Wonders In Pursuit of Darius Historical Autopsy The young man from Macedonia that took the world by storm creating one of the world’s first major empires He single-handedly changed the course of history within a decade. Listen to figure out just what made Alexander so great.
©2016 Henry Freeman (P)2017 Henry Freeman
The Haunting of Towneley Manor
Summary
It has been 10 years since Tamara walked the dark halls of her family home. Something bad happened to her in the manor when she was 14, but she can't remember any of it. A whole month of her childhood is blank, and nobody will tell her what caused it. Shortly after, her parents sent her to boarding school without any explanation, and she thought she would never go back again.
A decade on, Tamara can't sleep. She has nightmares about the house and the brooding woods. She sees a dark place in her dreams, a place she knows she mustn't go. Something is waiting in the woods of Towneley Manor, and the only thing Tamara can remember is the symbol she sees in her dreams.
An eye surround by a black sun. Watching her. Never letting her go.
The Towneley family keeps dark secrets, and the manor holds the worst of them. Children dying in the walls, servants disappearing. As Tamara unwinds the secrets of her family, she starts to discover what happened to her all those years ago.
When her memory unfolds and she finds out what haunts the halls of Towneley Manor, she soon wishes she had never gone back....
©2016 Jack Lewis (P)2018 Jack Lewis