History

1931

by Tobias Straumann; read by Nigel Patterson

Germany's financial collapse in the summer of 1931 was one of the biggest economic catastrophes of modern history. It led to a global panic, brought down the international monetary system, and turned a worldwide recession into a prolonged depression. In 1931, Tobias Straumann reveals the story of the fatal crisis, demonstrating how a debt trap contributed to the rapid financial and political collapse of a European country, and to the rise of the Nazi Party. Learn More

1939

by Frederick Taylor; read by Chris MacDonnell

A bestselling historian's chronicle of the dramatic months from the Munich Agreement to Hitler's invasion of Poland and the beginning of World War II. Learn More

38 Nooses

by Scot W. Berg; read by Paul Heitsch

Scott W. Berg recounts an overlooked but seminal moment in American history. Learn More

47 Ronin

John Allyn; foreword by Stephen Turnbull; read by David Shih

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For those looking for the real story behind the fictionalized movie account of the 47 Ronin story, this is the definitive, fascinating account of this unforgettable tale of a band of samurai who defied the Emperor to avenge the disgrace and death of their master, and faced certain death as a result. It led to one of the bloodiest episodes in Japanese history, and in the process, created a new set of heroes in Japan. Learn More

The A to Z of Whisky Place-Names

by Jacob King; read by Mhairi Morrison

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Have you ever wondered about the place-names that appear on Scotch whisky bottles? What language the names come from, what they mean, or if they are even real places? If you feel baffled about where to start looking for such information, then this reliable and informative book is for you. Learn More

The Abolitionist and the Spy

by Ken Lizzio; read by Paul Boehmer

The abolitionist legacies of Orville Brown and his son, Spencer, live on in this historic and daring nineteenth-century account. Learn More

The Abolitionist's Daughter

by Diane C. McPhail; read by Kirsten Potter

In her sweeping debut, Diane C. McPhail offers a powerful, profoundly emotional novel that explores a little-known aspect of Civil War history—Southern Abolitionists—and the timeless struggle to do right even amidst bitter conflict. Learn More

Abuse of Power

by Fred V. Lucas; read by John McLain

Abuse of Power: Inside The Three-Year Campaign to Impeach Donald Trump exposes: how Elizabeth Warren tried to set an impeachment trap for Trump even before the inauguration; why the depths of the Biden family's international conflict of interests are worthy of a federal investigation; why Nancy Pelosi caved to The Squad to remain leadership; and more. Learn More

The Accident of Color

by Daniel Brook; read by David Sadzin

A technicolor history of the first civil rights movement and its collapse into black and white. Learn More

The Accusation

by Edward Berenson; read by Paul Boehmer

A chilling investigation of America's only alleged case of blood libel, and what it reveals about antisemitism in the United States and Europe.
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Adams: An American Dynasty

by Francis Russell; read by Patrick Lawlor

Here is the compelling and impressive story of the Adams dynasty. Learn More

Adventures in the Louvre

by Elaine Sciolino; read by Lynn Bradford

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A former New York Times Paris bureau chief explores the Louvre, offering an intimate journey of discovery and revelation. Learn More

Africa Is Not a Country

by Dipo Faloyin; read by Dipo Faloyin

An exuberant, opinionated, stereotype-busting portrait of contemporary Africa in all its splendid diversity, by one of its leading new writers. Learn More

After Eden

by John Charles Chasteen; read by Petrea Burchard

To solve the problems of the twenty-first century, historian John Charles Chasteen argues that we must first know our shared human story. Learn More

Against the World

by Tara Zahra; read by Natasha Soudek

A brilliant, eye-opening work of history that speaks volumes about today's battles over international trade, immigration, public health, and global inequality. Learn More

Agave Spirits

by Gary Paul Nabhan and David Suro Pinera; read by Adi Cabral

A must-listen for mezcal connoisseurs and amateurs interested in unlocking the past of a delightful distillate, Agave Spirits tells the tale of the most flavorful and memorable spirits humankind has ever sipped and savored. Learn More

The Age of Anxiety

Haynes Johnson; read by Kristoffer Tabori

Pulitzer-Prize winner Haynes Johnson boldly revisits the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era to examine parallels today in this new age of terror and threat with a mix of narrative history, political commentary, and contemporary reporting. Learn More

The Age of Caesar

by Plutarch, translated by Pamela Mensch and James Romm; read by Michael Page

A brilliant new translation of five of history’s greatest lives from Plutarch, the inventor of biography. Learn More

The Age of Choice

by Sophia Rosenfeld; read by Greg Barnett