Are you a fan of learning about the past through captivating stories? Look no further than historical non-fiction audiobooks! These immersive audio experiences bring history to life, allowing you to dive deep into different time periods and gain a richer understanding of the world. In this article, we'll explore some of the best historical non-fiction audiobooks that are loved by both history enthusiasts and audiobook lovers alike. 1. "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson: This gripping true story intertwines the tales of two men during the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Architect Daniel H. Burnham struggles to build an impressive fairground, while H.H. Holmes, a serial killer, uses the event as a hunting ground. 2. "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand: Follow the incredible journey of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete turned World War II prisoner of war. This inspiring true story of resilience and survival is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. 3. "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson: Explore the Great Migration, a pivotal period in American history. Wilkerson tells the epic story of three individuals who courageously left their homes in the South and headed North in search of a better life. 4. "Band of Brothers" by Stephen E. Ambrose: Delve into the true story of Easy Company, a unit of paratroopers during World War II. This captivating account follows their journey from training through the major battles of the war, offering a unique perspective on the triumphs and challenges faced by these brave soldiers. 5. "The Radium Girls" by Kate Moore: Discover the shocking and tragic history of female factory workers in the early 20th century who were unknowingly exposed to dangerous levels of radium. This book sheds light on their fight for justice and the lasting impact of their battle. When it comes to finding these historical non-fiction audiobooks, there are various platforms and websites that offer a wide selection. Here are a few popular ones: - Audible: As the largest producer and provider of audiobooks, Audible offers an extensive collection of historical non-fiction titles. With a user-friendly platform and high-quality recordings, it is a go-to for audiobook enthusiasts. - Librivox: If you prefer free audiobooks, Librivox is a fantastic option. This platform offers audiobooks in the public domain, including many historical non-fiction works. Volunteers narrate these books, ensuring a diverse range of voices. - Goodreads: This popular book-lovers' website not only provides recommendations and reviews but also has a vast catalog of audiobooks. You can find historical non-fiction audiobooks recommended by fellow readers, as well as their reviews and ratings. To make the most of your historical non-fiction audiobook experience, consider using a good pair of headphones or investing in a quality speaker system. This will further enhance the immersive nature of the storytelling. Remember, history can be just as captivating as any fictional story. With these gripping and educational historical non-fiction audiobooks, you'll both entertain and enlighten yourself on the fascinating events and people who shaped our world. Happy listening!
If life were not limited to one existence, I would certainly reign over the myriad realms. In the tenth year of the Hongwu reign, Zhu Yuanzhang traveled to the year 1622 using a life simulator, arriving in the late Ming Dynasty. As he opened the history books and saw Zhu Di usurping the throne, he couldn't help but furrow his brow. Seeing the Great Ming War God sacrificing a million soldiers in battle, his expression turned somewhat dark. And when he learned that peasant uprisings were rampant during the reign of Chongzhen, with the Great Ming Empire on the verge of collapse, he could no longer sit idly by. All you unworthy descendants, get out of my way! What "Later Jin," what "King of Yan," Zhu Yuanzhang will make you all understand what
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An Ordinary Man in the Three Kingdoms! In an era filled with fierce warriors, where heroes vied for supremacy! Let us bear witness to how an ordinary person lives differently in this extraordinary age~ Ps: I may be new, but I will give you a different Three Kingdoms! I also hope for more comments and feedback from everyone, as it proves that people are reading my book! Rest assured, there will be no less than a thousand words per update! And of course, if possible, please give me a vote of recommendation!
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The enormous steel warplane shimmered like a shooting star in the vast sky, reincarnating as Lieutenant Andrei in the Soviet Far Eastern Military District. He piloted a supersonic fighter jet, soaring through the air, showcasing his true heroism. While the Eastern Plain country faced threats from powerful Western nations, it pursued technological advancement to strengthen its military, embracing reform for national prosperity. The flags of the sickle and hammer bore witness to the deep-seated animosity from the freedom-loving world towards the Soviet Union.
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The Red Army led by Zhu Mao embarked on the Long March, leaving behind a large number of wounded soldiers and small units that had not had a chance to rejoin the main force, to continue fighting in Jiangxi. With the outbreak of the full-scale Anti-Japanese War, the Shanghai and Nanjing defenses suffered consecutive defeats, and the Japanese troops captured Jiangxi en route to prepare for the Battle of Wuhan. Due to their outdated equipment, the remaining Red Army soldiers were forced to retreat into the mountains. This work narrates the tragic history of the Jiangxi Red Army's resistance against the Japanese.
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In the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, a young servant under the East Gate Mansion of Qinghe County, carrying the secrets of the mansion, navigates through the streets and alleys of Qinghe County, amidst Mo, Baishui, and Black Mountain, entangled in a struggle between the Wude Department, the Chai family, Lady Huarui... facing life and death choices.
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Baby is always enticing, and there is a wide variety of treasures in the world. But when it comes to the Imperial Seal, it becomes somewhat special. Ancient idioms such as "priceless" and "the missing piece returned to Zhao" all come from this national treasure. Every emperor in the history of China has regarded it as a precious treasure. Without it, it seems that even the emperor lacks confidence. However, this treasure has disappeared suddenly and reappeared intermittently, wandering through the years, and its whereabouts remain unknown. However, history always moves forward and will not stagnate or change because of the rise and fall of a treasure. Later generations include treasure seekers, counterfeiters, those who deceive others with fake treasures, those who lose themselves in the pursuit of treasure, those blinded by greed, those who seize by cunning, and the true nature of humanity is often revealed in front of it. The pursuit of treasures often reflects the essence of individuals and the society. The experiences of treasure seekers are often extraordinary. However, what is the true national treasure? Is it just a seal, or is it the destiny of a nation itself? This article tells the interesting stories of different people who are indirectly connected through the pursuit of treasures. But the search is not limited to just a seal. In these extraordinary journeys, the loss, discovery, awakening, and rational enlightenment gained through the baptism of hidden treasures are what truly matter.
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I asked, don't discharged soldiers get resettlement fees? It would be nice to start a small business. He carefully wiped the corners of his mouth with a piece of tissue. His child needed to go to school and tuition was expensive. The resettlement fee was not much. He could have transferred to another job at the time, but he had no connections and could only go home. Later, his wife got sick and they had already spent all the resettlement fee. He didn't have much education when he joined the army, and he didn't have many opportunities after leaving. Without education, he could only do manual labor. That's what he said. However, his child was doing well in school, which saved him a lot of worries. He worked hard outside and earned more money, hoping to send his child to a good university. Suddenly, I blurted out, "Have you tried to ask the government for other subsidies?" He just looked at me and then stood up, carefully straightening his clothes. He said, "I am a physically and mentally capable discharged soldier."
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The 'Golden Chamber Alliance' left by Zhao Kuangyin sparked a power struggle in the Song court. Liu E, a lonely girl from Shu, fell in love with the third prince Zhao Heng during the war. They went through the rebellion of the Prince of Qin, the struggle for succession among the three princes, and the Battle of Chanyuan. Liu E's exceptional talent and careful handling of political affairs earned her the trust and reliance of Zhao Heng. With several princes lost, the succession to the throne became imminent, and the imperial court faced unprecedented crisis as ministers and influential families fought for their own interests or formed secret alliances. After Zhao Heng's demise, Emperor Ren was young and weak. In order to fulfill her late husband's wishes, Liu E took charge of the court and resolved party disputes, promoted water conservation, established welfare programs, and successfully addressed conflicts and unrest among various ethnic groups. She also boldly recruited new talents such as Fan Zhongyan, Yan Shu, and Su Xun, laying a solid foundation for Emperor Ren's prosperous rule for over 40 years.
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Lin Mu traversed into the world of special forces and obtained a lottery system. Lottery: Obtained the perfect stealth skill. Lottery: Obtained the danger perception skill. Lottery: Obtained the hundred-percent accuracy skill. With the assistance of the system, Lin Mu gradually became an all-around soldier king.
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As they faced imminent defeat, a public love letter opened the curtain to the life-and-death choices of four comrades at the Nationalist Army Medical School. Underground party member Xiao Zhuoran struck first, betraying his classmates and becoming a rising star of the new regime. Cheng Xianjue, persuaded by Wang Yishi, took the first step and joined the uprising at Fengyu Bridge. Wang Yishi, coerced by secret agents, persuaded Zheng Huoshan to join the uprising with guns in hand, but they were both captured by an unfortunate
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The homebody geek played CF all night at home and inexplicably found himself on the battlefield of the anti-Japanese war.
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The center of world power, the most mysterious island, is the supreme hall of honor for soldiers, and also known as a purgatory-like existence. Dragon Soul Island transforms an ordinary person into a towering figure, unlocking their last drop of potential, surpassing the nation, and becoming the battleground for global power struggles. Li Dou, a young lad from Xiahe Village, becomes a soldier and grows into a national-level king of soldiers. However, his struggle has just begun, as Dragon Soul Island stretches out its colossal hand towards him.
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pS; Male fans welfare group!! Cao Dingjiao accidentally traveled to the late Ming Dynasty. In order to blend into the officials, Cao Dog Official single-handedly confronted an army of 200,000 bandits. Have you ever seen a civil official wielding a 100-pound wolf tooth club and wearing three layers of heavy armor? Lu Xiangsheng can only be my little brother following behind Cao Dog Official. My brother is also quite awesome, his name is Cao Bianjiao, and my uncle is named Cao Wenzhao. I am a cultured military general, also known as a Confucian general! I am a scholar with a fist, also known as a gentleman. With my writing, I can bring peace to the world, and with my martial arts, I can determine the fates of all. I can face Mongol invaders alone and suppress rebellions like a superhuman. ps
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"The Sui and Tang Dynasties: The Tale of Chu Renhuo" (Qing Dynasty)
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Emperor Han Cheng, Liu Ao: "You ask Us... uh, you ask who I am? Hmm, I am merely a slave of the Fuping Marquis's family!" Zhao Feiyan, the most beautiful woman in the Han palace: "I would rather be the lord's concubine than the empress." Zhao Hede, the greatest beauty in the Two Hans era: "To fulfill my desires, I would not hesitate to die. I envy only mandarin ducks, not immortals." Ban Jieyu, the most talented female scholar of the Western Han: "Gazing at the bright moon, I embrace my heart, thinking of my love in the autumn wind." Wang Zhao
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Ai Qiaoqiao grew up by her father's side, learning excellent culinary skills, but she never expected her family to undergo a tremendous change. Her father suffered a severe injury and passed away, leaving her with only a half-page stained with blood recipe and a mentally unstable mother. Accompanying her mother, they carried her father's remains back to their hometown, but on the way, they were forcibly poisoned and left for dead on the side of the road. In the Yan Kingdom, there was a legendary divine physician who was said to save lives with three needles. By chance, Qiaoqiao obtained one of these needles. From then on...cabbage, salted rice, and coarse tea in a clay pot. Midnight, intoxicated by wine, under the moon, the beautiful woman roasts a fish head with delicate
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He arrived in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, but instead of falling into the concentration camps of beautiful women in Chang'an and Luoyang, he was casually thrown into the ancient land of the Han and Tang dynasties, the Western Regions, which is now the Central Asian region. He fears no harsh living environment, brandishes his sword high, snatches Turanian people's cattle and sheep, captures Qizu people's castles, and takes the wife of the Great Kara Khan; he builds the city of Jiningyuan, opens up the Silk Road, saves princesses, and wins the hearts of rare beauties in a millennium. He is the thorn in the eyes of the various nomadic tribes, the nightmare of the Anshi rebels, and the enemy of the treacherous officials and rebels of the Great Tang Dynasty. With plots and schemes, and the ferocity of powerful nomadic soldiers, he scorns them, slashing through with his sword, dispersing the smoke and clouds, and then he looks again, the emperor's throne seems within reach...
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In the late decade of the last century, Li Ping, a female worker at the Baoding Tobacco Factory, harboring dreams of marriage, slipped a tiny note into a cigarette box. This note would pave the way for her marriage to Officer Wu Tianliang, but her married life was far from happy. Gradually, she became close friends with Wang Xiaomao, a subordinate of her husband. Shortly after, Wu Tianliang's unit was transformed, becoming the North China Engineering Bureau, and he continued his involvement in the construction of the National Defense Line Nine...
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Li Yibai was reborn in the Northern Song Dynasty with a time and space transportation system. He transported ancient calligraphy, paintings, and ceramics to the modern society and sold them. He brought back silver, mobile phones, computers, cars, sanatoriums, bars, and more from the modern society to the Northern Song Dynasty. He lived a modern life in ancient times and changed the
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When the young are strong, so is the mighty Han! This is an era filled with heroism, exuberance, and unrestrained spirit. With a steed that travels a thousand miles beneath them and a precious golden eagle bow in hand, they ride steeds to conquer the Xiongnu, shooting three arrows to determine the fate of Tian Shan. Glory is destined to be attained on horseback, as the majestic Han's power spreads across thousands of miles.
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