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The History of the Renaissance World
- From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins
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A lively and fascinating narrative history about the birth of the modern world....
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The 2nd Half of the Medieval World
- By Troy on 05-20-15
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1. The History of the Renaissance World
- From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Series: The Story of the World
- Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 10-08-13
- Language: English
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The Rival Queens
- Catherine de' Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom
- By: Nancy Goldstone
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Catherine de' Medici was a ruthless pragmatist and powerbroker who dominated the throne for 30 years....
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Definitely not a dull bio!
- By Nella on 07-04-15
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2. The Rival Queens
- Catherine de' Medici, Her Daughter Marguerite de Valois, and the Betrayal That Ignited a Kingdom
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 06-23-15
- Language: English
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The Feud that Sparked the Renaissance
- How Brunelleschi and Ghiberti Changed the Art World
- By: Paul Robert Walker
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
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Joining the best sellers Longitude and Galileo’s Daughter, a lively and intriguing tale of two artists whose competitive spirit brought to life one of the world’s most magnificent structures and ignited the Renaissance....
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Detailed history of the early Italian Renaissance
- By Roger on 11-30-22
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3. The Feud that Sparked the Renaissance
- How Brunelleschi and Ghiberti Changed the Art World
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 08-04-20
- Language: English
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The Verge
- Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years That Shook the World
- By: Patrick Wyman
- Narrated by: Patrick Wyman
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The creator of the hit podcast series Tides of History and Fall of Rome explores the four explosive decades between 1490 and 1530, bringing to life the dramatic and deeply human story of how the West was reborn....
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Like the Podcast but Better.
- By Michael S. Labrow on 07-21-21
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4. The Verge
- Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years That Shook the World
- Narrated by: Patrick Wyman
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 07-20-21
- Language: English
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Henry VIII: King and Court
- By: Alison Weir
- Narrated by: Phyllida Nash
- Length: 25 hrs and 41 mins
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This magnificent biography of Henry VIII is set against the cultural, social and political background of his court and the splendour of his many sumptuous palaces....
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A concise focus with tremendous detail
- By kwdayboise (Kim Day) on 05-24-17
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5. Henry VIII: King and Court
- Narrated by: Phyllida Nash
- Length: 25 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 05-02-17
- Language: English
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Blood, Fire & Gold
- The Story of Elizabeth I & Catherine de Medici
- By: Estelle Paranque
- Narrated by: Anna Wilson-Jones
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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A brilliant and beautifully written deep dive into the complicated relationship between Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, two of the most powerful women in Renaissance Europe who shaped each other as profoundly as they shaped the course of history....
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16th Century Feminists
- By Tommy on 01-23-23
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6. Blood, Fire & Gold
- The Story of Elizabeth I & Catherine de Medici
- Narrated by: Anna Wilson-Jones
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 12-06-22
- Language: English
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The Borgias
- The Hidden History
- By: G. J. Meyer
- Narrated by: Enn Reitel
- Length: 19 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The startling truth behind one of the most notorious dynasties in history is revealed in a remarkable new account by the acclaimed author of The Tudors and A World Undone....
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Marvelous !
- By Cinders on 08-02-13
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7. The Borgias
- The Hidden History
- Narrated by: Enn Reitel
- Length: 19 hrs and 58 mins
- Release date: 04-02-13
- Language: English
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A Brief History of Italy
- Tracing the Renaissance, Unification, and the Lively Evolution of Art and Culture
- By: Dominic Haynes
- Narrated by: Jeff Bower
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Whether you’re a student of Italian history looking for a refresher or a brand-new learner looking for an introduction, this book is a concise, easy-to-follow overview of the major players, events, and forces in Italian history, from antiquity to today....
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A brief History of Italy
- By Taha on 11-13-23
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8. A Brief History of Italy
- Tracing the Renaissance, Unification, and the Lively Evolution of Art and Culture
- Narrated by: Jeff Bower
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 09-18-23
- Language: English
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Galileo's Daughter
- A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love
- By: Dava Sobel
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
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Galileo Galilei was the foremost scientist of his day. Though he never left Italy, his inventions and discoveries were heralded around the world.....
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Eppur, si muove
- By Jean on 09-30-13
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9. Galileo's Daughter
- A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 03-27-09
- Language: English
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The Habsburg Way
- 7 Rules for Turbulent Times
- By: Eduard Habsburg
- Narrated by: Eduard Habsburg
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
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Eduard Habsburg, a member of the family and archduke of Austria, shares insights about the Seven Principles (maxims) at the root of Habsburg thought, action, politics, and family life....
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Timeless Values To Live By or The Way Of Emperors.
- By David Hasbrouck on 03-05-24
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10. The Habsburg Way
- 7 Rules for Turbulent Times
- Narrated by: Eduard Habsburg
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 06-12-23
- Language: English
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Heretics and Heroes
- How Renaissance Artists and Reformation Priests Created Our World
- By: Thomas Cahill
- Narrated by: Thomas Cahill
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
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From the inimitable bestselling author Thomas Cahill, another popular history - this one focusing on how the innovations of the Renaissance and the Reformation changed the Western world....
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Great story, bad decision to narrate your own book
- By Christopher on 10-21-14
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11. Heretics and Heroes
- How Renaissance Artists and Reformation Priests Created Our World
- Narrated by: Thomas Cahill
- Series: The Hinges of History
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 10-29-13
- Language: English
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Young Queens
- Three Renaissance Women and the Price of Power
- By: Leah Redmond Chang
- Narrated by: Olivia Dowd
- Length: 18 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Following the intertwined stories of Catherine de’ Medici, Elisabeth de Valois, and Mary Queen of Scots from girlhood through young adulthood, Young Queens paints a picture of a world in which a woman could wield power at the highest level yet remain at the mercy of the state....
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Excellent writing, engaging narration
- By WEHOcloset on 09-22-23
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12. Young Queens
- Three Renaissance Women and the Price of Power
- Narrated by: Olivia Dowd
- Length: 18 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 08-15-23
- Language: English
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Tudors
- The History of England From Henry VIII to Elizabeth I: History of England, Book 2
- By: Peter Ackroyd
- Narrated by: Clive Chafer
- Length: 19 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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From Henry VIII's cataclysmic break with Rome to the epic rule of Elizabeth I, the age of the Tudors comes to vivid life in audio....
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Horrible narrator
- By M. Nelson on 03-06-15
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13. Tudors
- The History of England From Henry VIII to Elizabeth I: History of England, Book 2
- Narrated by: Clive Chafer
- Series: The History of England, Book 2
- Length: 19 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 03-05-15
- Language: English
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The Thirty Years' War 1618-1648
- By: Samuel Rawson Gardiner
- Narrated by: Pamula Nagamiam
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
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Samuel Rawson Gardiner remains a respected source on the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), which began as a civil conflict between Protestant princes and the Catholic Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II. Lack of unity on both sides soon drew in outside powers....
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14. The Thirty Years' War 1618-1648
- Narrated by: Pamula Nagamiam
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 09-28-23
- Language: English
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Mysteries of the Middle Ages
- The Rise of Feminism, Science and Art from the Cults of Catholic Europe
- By: Thomas Cahill
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
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After the long period of cultural decline known as the Dark Ages, Europe experienced a rebirth of scholarship, art, literature, philosophy, and science....
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the dark ages illuminated
- By Amber on 06-21-07
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15. Mysteries of the Middle Ages
- The Rise of Feminism, Science and Art from the Cults of Catholic Europe
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Series: The Hinges of History
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 10-03-06
- Language: English
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The Voynich Manuscript
- The History of the Mysterious Renaissance Codex That Has Never Been Deciphered
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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A diverse array of ancient and modern cryptographic challenges exists today. Among the most famous is a 600-year-old document that continues to mystify: the Voynich Manuscript....
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Nothing Here You Can't Get From Google Search
- By Amazon Customer on 03-16-19
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16. The Voynich Manuscript
- The History of the Mysterious Renaissance Codex That Has Never Been Deciphered
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Release date: 09-15-17
- Language: English
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Fatal Discord
- Erasmus, Luther, and the Fight for the Western Mind
- By: Michael Massing
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 34 hrs and 52 mins
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This deeply textured dual biography and fascinating intellectual history examines two of the greatest minds of European history - Desiderius Erasmus and Martin Luther - and their heated rivalry....
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Excellent work - up until the discussion of America
- By Michele Esposito on 08-24-19
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17. Fatal Discord
- Erasmus, Luther, and the Fight for the Western Mind
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 34 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 02-27-18
- Language: English
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Mysteries of the Middle Ages
- The Rise of Feminism, Science and Art from the Cults of Catholic Europe
- By: Thomas Cahill
- Narrated by: Thomas Cahill
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
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On visits to the great cities of Europe, Thomas Cahill brilliantly captures the spirit of experimentation, the colorful pageantry, and the passionate pursuit of knowledge that built the foundations for the modern world....
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Thinly veiled Progressive Rant
- By Mountain K9iner on 05-30-17
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18. Mysteries of the Middle Ages
- The Rise of Feminism, Science and Art from the Cults of Catholic Europe
- Narrated by: Thomas Cahill
- Series: The Hinges of History (Abridged), Book 5
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 10-05-06
- Language: English
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The Book of the Courtier
- By: Baldassare Castiglione
- Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
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Set in the court of Urbino in 1507, Castiglione’s The Book of the Courtier presents an invaluable look at court life and culture during the Renaissance. Over four nights of dialogue, the book explores the key question, ‘What should a courtier be like?’ Listen for more....
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19. The Book of the Courtier
- Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 04-05-18
- Language: English
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Machiavelli
- The Art of Teaching People What to Fear
- By: Patrick Boucheron
- Narrated by: Mack Sanderson
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
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In a series of poignant vignettes, a preeminent historian makes a compelling case for Machiavelli as an unjustly maligned figure with valuable political insights that resonate as strongly today as they did in his time....
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Great Tester
- By Iván on 04-09-24
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20. Machiavelli
- The Art of Teaching People What to Fear
- Narrated by: Mack Sanderson
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 12-01-20
- Language: English
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