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Title: Invasion: From the Armada to Hitler (1588-1945)

Author: Frank McLynn

Narrator: Jack Heinritz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-24-16

Publisher: Crux Publishing

Genres: History, European

Publisher's Summary:

Most people know that Britain was invaded by the Romans, by the Vikings, and by the Normans. Many will know about the Spanish Armada, launched by Philip II in 1588 to bring Protestant England to submission. But fewer people know that Philip launched a second armada in 1596 or that invasion plans were drawn up by the French in 1692, 1708, 1743, 1756, 1759, 1796, and 1801, and by the French together with the Spanish in 1779. In 1719, Spanish troops even landed in Scotland. Charles XII and Peter the Great wished to invade Britain and Napoleon himself wrote that in his imagination he could see the tri-colour fluttering over the Tower of London.

New invasion plans were drawn up by the Germans in 1896 and by the French in 1898, and Britain narrowly avoided invasion by Nazi Germany in WW2. Yet despite the almost permanent threat of invasion by the Spanish in the 16th century, by the French from the 17th to the 19th centuries, and by the Germans in the 20th century, Britain has not been successfully invaded since 1066.

Beginning with the first real invasion attempt of the modern era and one of the decisive naval battles in world history, McLynn takes us through the many invasion plans and attempts and shows us how each one failed due a mixture of incompetent management, clash of egos, unreliable weather, and the strength of British sea power. He concludes with Hitler's failed invasion attempt during WW2 showing how despite all the risks, Hitler was lulled into a false sense of security by the ease with which Germany had managed to defeat France in 1940.

McLynn discusses the different strategies involved for invading Britain by sea and the means by which Britain tried to defend itself using diplomacy, economic warfare, espionage, and pre-emptive strikes. Finally, he shows that after having been threatened with invasion for four centuries, England was itself the springboard from which the greatest invasion fleet of all time was launched.

Members Reviews:

Good summary awful narrator

What did you like best about Invasion: From the Armada to Hitler (1588-1945)? What did you like least?

A good summary of the past. Spoiled by the narration, "Yodi"? Really? Does no body edit these things. anyone with a passing knowledge of the History of WW2 will know Hitlers adviser was JODL pronounced yodel. This man should never be let near anything which involves pronouncing anything with a european prper noun. Amateur!

What did you like best about this story?

A concise summary of the topic.

Would you be willing to try another one of Jack Heinritzs performances?

Never in a million years.

Was Invasion: From the Armada to Hitler (1588-1945) worth the listening time?

Not really - ruined by inept performance.

Any additional comments?

Don't put yourself through it - good history ruined by reader

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Title: In Bed with the Medieval Royals

Author: S.J. Kennedy

Narrator: Sierra Kline

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-18-16

Publisher: Burton Crown Limited

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: History, European

Publisher's Summary:

Sex.

It was just another commodity that the medieval royals had on tap. Not content with the wealth, power, and a lifestyle to match, they also seemed to have an unlimited amount of sex available. If anyone in power today were to behave in the manner that some of those that wore the crown did, then there would be a revolution quicker than you could say, "undress, wench".

Certain names immediately leap to mind when it comes to sexual appetites: Edward III, Edward IV, and of course Henry VIII. But it wasn't just the royal men at it; there were a whole list of royal women who enjoyed sexual liberation, before it was even invented.

This fun book highlights some of those that enjoyed lustful liaisons and even managed to cause scandal in their own times.

Members Reviews:

Fascinating look into history

Definitely an interesting read and quite enjoyable. On top of that I actually learned a few things I didn't know before. If you enjoy history and a who was sleeping with whom you will want to read this book. Great addition to your e-library.

Interesting

Nothing much new under the sun. If anyone has read Alison Weir's books on medieval history all would be just a rehash.

I dislike being required to having a required number of words in a review.

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A nice book to read - not really the academic approach ...

A nice book to read - not really the academic approach to the topic, but good for the relaxing evening.

A good read.

Interesting subject. ..

Oddly Organized

This book was oddly organized. I anticipated it would be in chronological order but it wasn't. It hopped from one time period to another. Information was interesting but brief.

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Title: Those Magnificent Men and Their Steam Machines

Author: Michael Stephenson, Go Entertain

Narrator: Mark Norman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-29-16

Publisher: Go Entertainment Group Ltd

Genres: History, European

Publisher's Summary:

Learn how Richard Trevithick's early experiments lit the blue touchpaper of railway development, and how George Stephenson and his son Robert designed and built the world's first trunk railways. Meet Daniel Gooch, the brains behind Brunel's Great Western Railway, and relive the great Race to the North between Francis Webb and Patrick Stirling. Marvel at the designs of Churchward, Collett, Stanier and Bulleid, and be dazzled by the speed, power and beauty of Sir Nigel Gresley's masterpieces.

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Title: Passages on the Crimean War

Subtitle: The Crimean War Diary of Private Richard Barnham, 38th Regiment South Staffordshire

Author: Richard Barnham

Narrator: Phin Hall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-08-16

Publisher: Lundarien Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: History, European

Publisher's Summary:

In 1854, a quarter of a million British soldiers headed east to fight in the Crimean War. Together with their French and Turkish allies, the goal was to free the important port city of Sevastopol from the clutches of Russia, thus keeping them from the seizing control of the Red Sea and thence Mediterranean. This they did, but not without considerable hardship, suffering and loss of life - over 21,000 British men fell to enemy fire, accidents and disease.

Many first-hand accounts of this war were penned by British officers, but there few were written by the common soldiers, as most were illiterate. As such, this account by Private Richard Barnham offers a rare insight into the daily lives of the soldiers serving in the Crimea. The passages he recorded during the war are not always an easy listen, as they detail many of the hardships of campaign life, the devastation of the cholera outbreak (which killed almost twice the number of those who died in battle) and the horrors of the military engagements. But Richard also gives great insight into the richness of the Crimean countryside and its people, together with the camaraderie of the soldiers themselves.

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Título: Mitología griega [Greek Mythology]

Subtitular: Dioses y hombres [Gods and Men]

Autor: Online Studio Productions

Narrador: uncredited

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 2 hrs and 36 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 11-20-15

Editor: Online Studio Productions

Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 4 votos

Categorías: History, European

Resumen del editor:

En una época en la que aún no existía la filosofía en la antigua Grecia, sus habitantes necesitaban una interpretación consistente a su realidad inmediata y, aunque sus respuestas no podían comprobarse, sirvieron para darle sentido a sus vidas, por momentos sumergidas en la ignorancia y el misterio. ¿Quieres conocer los orígenes de esta civilización siempre explicados a través de mitos y leyendas protagonizadas por dioses profundamente humanizados?

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Los capítulos no están en orden

Empieza en el 1, luego 3 y luego el 2. por londemás si está interesante

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Title: The Tudors

Subtitle: Kings and Queens of England's Golden Age

Author: Jane Bingham

Narrator: Gabrielle Glaister

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-15

Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: History, European

Publisher's Summary:

The Tudor dynasty presided over one of the most dynamic periods in English history, an era that witnessed courtly conspiracies and public executions, religious reformation and exploration. Its fearsome monarchs transformed England from a minor medieval kingdom into a major player on the world stage.

The Tudors reveals the complex personalities behind this powerful family, and the passions and jealousies that spurred them on. From the penny-pinching Henry VII to his profligate, wife-hungry son Henry VIII, and from the religious persecutions of Mary I to the golden age of her sister Elizabeth I, this is a gripping, entertaining romp through a fascinating age.

Members Reviews:

Tying the succession together

A detailed history that describes the humanity of Englands royal line . Very interesting and easy to read and follow.

I began it in order to check the accuracy of some other books and videos I was reading and watching. I found it very helpful and enlightening.l

The Tudors

Great book. Learned a lot, even at my age and given I am British by birth. Recommended read for historical fact.

Excellently written!

Easy to read, especially for the task of understanding English monarchy for an American. Thoroughly enjoyable. I would recommend to any seeking an understanding of medieval England.

An easy, informative

It was exactly what I wanted - history with a touch of real-life stuff. An easy, informative, read. KB

Best book on linking all the Monarchs timeline

I very much enjoyed and appreciated the author going through the lineage of the Tudors. Previously I read about each King/Queen separately, but gaps would leave me wondering how it all connected, esp in regard to the three heirs of Henry VIII.

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Title: The Wars of the Roses

Subtitle: The Dynastic Wars and Legacy of the House of Tudor from Henry VI to Elizabeth I

Author: Cameron White

Narrator: Jennifer Howe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-26-15

Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: History, European

Publisher's Summary:

Born from the blood soaked battlefields of the English countryside during the Wars of the Roses, the Tudor Dynasty begins with a sickly boy king and ends with a Virgin Queen. Over 200 years span the lifetime of one of history's most notorious royal families. From political intrigue to religious revolution, the Tudors stamped an indelible imprint on humanity that can be still seen today. Meet Henry VIII and his six wives, Bloody Mary, Good Queen Bess, and explore the fascinating world of the House of Tudor. Excesses and universities, religious and civil disobedience, madness and brilliance, exile and murder were all parts of lives of the members of the Tudor line.

Relive the history changing moments of the Tudor Dynasty beginning with the last king of the Lancastrian line, Henry VI, to the ushering in of the Golden Age under Elizabeth I. Follow the Tudor family as they defied convention time and again, spy on the powerful men and women at Court, and experience the unrest of the nation that embraced and rebuffed the Catholic Church. Escape the subterfuge and plotting of courtiers and explore the intellectual and architectural wonders patronized by the often nefarious family. Royal life may have been pampered, but the crown weighs heavier on some than others. Heartache, tragedy, arranged marriages, double dealings, war, and religious upheaval marked the lives of every member of the Tudor Dynasty. From warring houses to exploring the New World, the House of Tudor changed the world forever.

Members Reviews:

Poorly written, no bibliography or references cited

This Cliff Notes-esque history is in desperate need of an editor. Run on sentences lasting paragraphs in this work are the norm. The author makes statements of fact without reference, and repeats assumptions without attribution of origin.

Any serious non-fiction book includes a bibliography, yet this one does not.

I am amazed at the 5-star reviews. I cannot believe they read the same book.

The author does not explain how the Plantagenets came to power in England, but that is the source both Lancaster and York claims to the throne. Omitting this is like a history of WWII omitting the attack on Pearl Harbor or German surrender in WWI.

This might have made a decent college term paper (if it had included references and footnotes), but it is to definitive history of the War of the Roses and House of Tudor as CSI is to forensic science.

I love history but the usual humdrum presentation usually eats away ...

Spectacular job Cameron White. I love history but the usual humdrum presentation usually eats away at my interest. I eventually give up put down the book, but this book was great! Glue to my hands great. I learned so much about the Dynastic Wars. It explains the details of what happened during these wars and the part each party had to play.

So if history is your cup of tea. Or this is a topic you need to read up on for school.... You should totally get this book. Well get this book anyways...

The writing is no better than I expect from high school students

I returned this for a refund after only two chapters.The writing is no better than I expect from high school students.

One Star

This would rate a D as a freshman term paper.

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Title: A History of England, Volume 2: The Tudors and the Stuarts: 1485 - 1688

Author: Cyril Robinson

Narrator: Charlton Griffin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-02-15

Publisher: Audio Connoisseur

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: History, European

Publisher's Summary:

Cyril Robinson's magnificent history continues with volume two in this four-part series. We now follow the fortunes of two great royal dynasties: Tudor and Stuart. Great names from England's past tumble out one after the other. Henry VIII takes the English out of the Catholic fold. His daughter, Elizabeth, defeats the Spanish Armada of 1588. The arrogance of Charles I leads him to the scaffold. Civil War and Puritanism follow, led by the intrepid Oliver Cromwell. Charles II returns triumphantly in 1661 and leads England into the Restoration period. But the feckless James II manages to get himself chased out of England. The volume ends with the accession of William of Orange and the resurgence of Protestant representative government. Democracy finally gains a permanent foothold in England.

Members Reviews:

Excellent book

Fascinated by the story of the Tudors and the Stuarts and the English accent of this book. Amazed at how the history of England revolves around the Protestant struggle that sprung out of Anna Boleyns church. How lucky were the English. We would all be speaking Spanish today had the Spanish Armada sailed in better weather.

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Title: Dynasty

Author: Tom Holland

Narrator: Mark Meadows

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-03-15

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: History, European

Publisher's Summary:

Dynasty tells the story of Rome's first dynasty of emperors, from its establishment by Augustus Caesar in the last decades of the first century BC to its final, florid extinction less than a century later. The line of autocrats known to historians as the 'Julio-Claudians' remains to this day a byword for depravity.

The brilliance of its allure and the blood-steeped shadows cast by its crimes still haunt the public imagination. When people think of imperial Rome, it is the cities of Tiberius and Caligula, of Claudius and Nero that is most likely to come into their minds.

Critic Reviews:

"A compelling detective story of the highest order, In the Shadow of the Sword is also a dazzlingly colourful journey into the world of late antiquity. Every bit as thrilling a narrative history as Holland's previous works, [it] is also a profoundly important book." (Sunday Times on In the Shadow of the Sword)

"Written with flamboyant elegance and energetic intensity, Holland delivers a brilliant tour de force of revisionist scholarship and thrilling storytelling with a bloodspattered cast of swashbuckling tyrants, nymphomaniacal empresses and visionary prophets.... Unputdownable. " (Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Times, on In the Shadow of the Sword)

Members Reviews:

Brilliant

Fantastic book. Narration excellent, but Tom Holland's understanding and bringing to life of this period is mesmerizing!

Splendid account

If you could sum up Dynasty in three words, what would they be?

A very enjoyable audio book

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dynasty?

I was unaware of the sweep and influence of the roman emperors

What does Mark Meadows bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

A very enjoyable reading

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. I like to listen to audio books as I complete other tasks

Any additional comments?

I recommend this audio book to other listeners who love history

Very Good

Very detailed and well written book. There was a lot in this history that is not generally known because most Roman history covers 900 year, but this covers only the short period of the Julio Claudio dynasty in a lot of depth.

Excellent reading, great book

Loved the book, narrative history at it's finest. really puts you in the time period. narrator was perfect throughout. read or listen to Rubicon first, leads perfectly into this one.

Excellence

Fiction holds no candle to the drama and outlandish nature of legendary reality. Well read too.

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Title: The Strangest Family: The Private Lives of George III, Queen Charlotte and the Hanoverians

Author: Janice Hadlow

Narrator: Adjoa Andoh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 27 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-15

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: History, European

Publisher's Summary:

An intensely moving account of George III's doomed attempt to create a happy, harmonious family, written with astonishing emotional force from a stunning new history writer.

George III came to the throne in 1760 as a man with a mission. He wanted to be a new kind of king, one whose power was rooted in the affection and approval of his people. And he was determined to revolutionise his private life too - to show that a better man would, inevitably, make a better ruler.

Above all he was determined to break with the extraordinarily dysfunctional home lives of his Hanoverian forbears. For his family, things would be different.

And for a long time it seemed as if, against all the odds, his great family experiment was succeeding. His wife, Queen Charlotte, shared his sense of moral purpose, and together they did everything they could to raise their tribe of 13 young sons and daughters in a climate of loving attention. But as the children grew older, and their wishes and desires developed away from those of their father, it became harder to maintain the illusion of domestic harmony.

The king's episodes of madness, in which he frequently expressed his repulsion for the queen, undermined the bedrock of their marriage; his disapproving distance from the bored and purposeless princes alienated them; and his determination to keep the princesses at home, protected from the potential horrors of the continental marriage market, left them lonely, bitter and resentful at their loveless, single state.

At one level The Strangest Family is the story of how the best intentions can produce unhappy consequences. But the lives of the women in George's life - and of the princesses in particular - were shaped by a kind of undaunted emotional resilience that most modern women will recognise.

However flawed George's great family experiment may have been, in the value the princesses placed on the ideals of domestic happiness, they were truly their father's daughters.

Critic Reviews:

"A masterpiece. Beautifully written, impeccably researched, this heartbreaking narrative of family dysfunction and royal sacrifice is an absolute page-turner." (Amanda Foreman, author of Georgiana')

"Enthralling...you know you are in the hands of a master narrator as well as a profoundly perceptive historian. And like all great historical writing, the book transcends its immediate story - gripping and moving though that is - to be a timeless reflection on the human condition." (Simon Schama)

"Colourful and brilliantly narratedexcellent both in her narrative skill and her scholarship.... Hadlow has produced a perceptive, lively and wonderfully enjoyable book." (Sunday Times)

"Fascinating...in this densely detailed yet fast-paced book, as drama follows drama, the interest never flags. Each story is a revelation.... Hadlow has an eye for graphic details and gives generous space to minor characters...she is also adept at the telling phrase and makes splendid use of the period's vivid letters, diaries and memoirs." (Guardian)

"Engrossing....