The Shortest History of Germany
From Julius Caesar to Angela Merkel: A Retelling for Our Times
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Matthew Lloyd Davies
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James Hawes
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2,000 years of history in one riveting afternoon
A country both admired and feared, Germany has been the epicenter of world events time and again: the Reformation, both World Wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall. It did not emerge as a modern nation until 1871 - yet today, Germany is the world's fourth-largest economy and a standard-bearer of liberal democracy.
"There's no point studying the past unless it sheds some light on the present", writes James Hawes in this brilliantly concise history that has already captivated hundreds of thousands of readers and listeners. "It is time, now more than ever, for us all to understand the real history of Germany."
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From kung-fu to tofu, tea to trade routes, sages to silk, China has influenced cuisine, commerce, military strategy, aesthetics, and philosophy across the world for thousands of years. Chinese history is nothing if not messy. Heroes are also villains; prosperity mingles with violence; cultural vibrancy coexists with censorship and repression. Modern China is seen variously as an economic powerhouse, an icon of urbanization, a propaganda state, and an aggressive superpower seeking world domination.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- De Emma en 10-23-24
De: Linda Jaivin
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The Shortest History of England
- Empire and Division from the Anglo-Saxons to Brexit—A Retelling for Our Times
- De: James Hawes
- Narrado por: Jonathan Cowley
- Duración: 7 h y 5 m
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England—begetter of parliaments and globe-spanning empires, star of beloved period dramas, and home of the House of Windsor—is not quite the stalwart island fortress that many of us imagine. Riven by an ancient fault line that predates even the Romans, its fate has ever been bound up with that of its neighbors, and for the past millennia, it has harbored a class system like nowhere else. This bracing tour of the most powerful country in the United Kingdom reveals an England repeatedly invaded and constantly reinvented—yet always fractured by its very own Mason-Dixon Line.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Mildly entertaining, simplistic, only filler
- De Buretto en 09-16-22
De: James Hawes
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The Rhine
- Following Europe's Greatest River from Amsterdam to the Alps
- De: Ben Coates
- Narrado por: Ciaran Saward
- Duración: 11 h y 36 m
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The Rhine is one of the world's greatest rivers. Once forming the outer frontier of the Roman Empire, it flows 800 miles from the social democratic playground of the Netherlands, through the industrial and political powerhouses of Germany and France, to the wealthy mountain fortresses of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Picky listener loved this book.
- De William en 03-08-22
De: Ben Coates
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A Concise History of Germany
- De: Mary Fulbrook
- Narrado por: Nick McArdle
- Duración: 11 h y 15 m
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This audiobook provides a clear and informative guide to the twists and turns of German history from the early Middle Ages to the present day. The multifaceted, problematic history of the German lands has furnished a wide range of debates and differences of interpretation. Mary Fulbrook provides a crisp synthesis of a vast array of historical material and explores the interrelationships between social, political, and cultural factors in the light of scholarly controversies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thoughtful, very informative, excellent narration
- De Joanna S. en 07-21-19
De: Mary Fulbrook
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A Brief History of China
- Dynasty, Revolution and Transformation: From the Middle Kingdom to the People's Republic
- De: Jonathan Clements
- Narrado por: Julian Elfer
- Duración: 11 h y 23 m
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In his retelling of a Chinese history stretching back 5,000 years, author and China-expert Jonathan Clements focuses on the human stories which led to the powerful transformations in Chinese society - from the unification of China under its first emperor, Qinshi Huangdi, to the Mongol invasion under Genghis Khan and the consolidation of Communist rule under Mao Zedong. Clements even brings listeners through to the present day, outlining China's economic renaissance under Deng Xiaoping and Xi Jinping.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Succinct and detailed overview of a huge topic
- De Stephen Sheafer en 08-19-20
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Germany
- A History
- De: Francis Russell
- Narrado por: A. T. Chandler
- Duración: 7 h y 41 m
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Here, from New York Times best-selling historian Francis Russell, is the dramatic story of Germany - from the rise of Charlemagne to the age of Martin Luther, from the 30 Years' War to the iron rule of Otto von Bismarck, and from the formation of the Weimar Republic to the fighting of two world wars.
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3 out of 5 stars
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good introduction to German history.
- De A. Johnston en 11-02-17
De: Francis Russell
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The Shortest History of Democracy
- 4,000 Years of Self-Government-A Retelling for Our Times
- De: John Keane
- Narrado por: Grant Cartwright
- Duración: 5 h y 15 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 5
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This tumultuous global story begins with democracy's radical core idea: We can collaborate, as equals, to determine our own lives and futures. John Keane traces how this concept emerged and evolved, from the earliest "assembly democracies" to European-style electoral democracy to our present system of "monitory democracy." Keane calls this media- and communication-driven system "the most complex and vibrant form of democracy yet"—but it is not invulnerable. At this urgent moment, Keane's book mounts a new defense of a precious global ideal.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Too Ideological
- De Anonymous User en 10-31-23
De: John Keane
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The Shortest History of Europe
- De: John Hirst
- Narrado por: Julian Elfer
- Duración: 5 h y 30 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Celebrated historian John Hirst offers a fascinating exploration of the qualities that made Europe a world-changing civilization. The Shortest History of Europe begins with a rapid overview of European civilization, describing its birth from an unlikely mixture of classical learning and Christianity and German warrior culture. Over the centuries, this unstable blend produced highly distinctive characters - pious knights and belligerent popes, and beyond - and its coming apart provided the dynamic of European history in modern times.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Political Cheap Shots Instead of History
- De Anonymous User en 08-25-24
De: John Hirst
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Germany: Memories of a Nation
- De: Neil MacGregor
- Narrado por: Neil MacGregor
- Duración: 6 h y 51 m
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For the past 140 years, Germany has been the central power in continental Europe. Thirty years ago, a new German state came into being. How much do we really understand this new Germany, and how do its people now understand themselves? Neil MacGregor argues that uniquely for any European country, no coherent, over-arching narrative of Germany's history can be constructed, for in Germany, both geography and history have always been unstable.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Engaging and Informative
- De William en 06-15-24
De: Neil MacGregor
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Germany in the World
- A Global History, 1500-2000
- De: David Blackbourn
- Narrado por: Peter Noble
- Duración: 36 h y 48 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 3
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With Germany in the World, award-winning historian David Blackbourn radically revises conventional narratives of German history, demonstrating the existence of a distinctly German presence in the world centuries before its unification—and revealing a national identity far more complicated than previously imagined.
De: David Blackbourn
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Seven Ages of Paris
- De: Alistair Horne
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins
- Duración: 20 h y 49 m
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With a keen eye for the telling anecdote and pivotal moment, he portrays an array of vivid incidents to show us how Paris endures through each age, is altered but always emerges more brilliant and beautiful than ever. The Seven Ages of Paris is a great historian's tribute to a city he loves and has spent a lifetime learning to know.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Very well researched, but difficult to follow
- De Aw en 05-23-19
De: Alistair Horne
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The Shortest History of Greece
- The Odyssey of a Nation from Myth to Modernity
- De: James Heneage
- Narrado por: Gareth Richards
- Duración: 6 h y 35 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 5
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Philosophy, art, democracy, language, even computers—the glories of Greek civilization have shaped our world even more profoundly than we realize. Pericles and the Parthenon may be familiar, but what of Epaminondas, the Theban general who saved the Greek world from Spartan tyranny? Alexander the Great's fame has rolled down the centuries, but the golden Hellenistic Age that followed is largely forgotten. "Byzantine" conjures decadence and deadly intrigue, yet the thousand-year empire that ruled from Constantinople and saved Europe twice from invasion was, in fact, Greek.
De: James Heneage
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A History of France
- De: John Julius Norwich
- Narrado por: John Julius Norwich
- Duración: 15 h y 11 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 398
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John Julius Norwich - called a "true master of narrative history" by Simon Sebag Montefiore - returns with the book he has spent his distinguished career wanting to write, A History of France, a portrait of the past two centuries of the country he loves best. Beginning with Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul in the first century BC, this study of French history comprises a cast of legendary characters - Charlemagne, Louis XIV, Napoleon, Joan of Arc, and Marie Antionette, to name a few - as Norwich chronicles France's often violent, always fascinating history.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Kings and Wars
- De Awake Tex en 08-22-19
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Iron Kingdom
- The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947
- De: Christopher Clark
- Narrado por: Shaun Grindell
- Duración: 28 h y 24 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 977
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In the aftermath of World War II, Prussia - a centuries-old state pivotal to Europe's development - ceased to exist. In their eagerness to erase all traces of the Third Reich from the earth, the Allies believed that Prussia, the very embodiment of German militarism, had to be abolished. But as Christopher Clark reveals in this pioneering history, Prussia's legacy is far more complex.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Let me make it easier for you.
- De alexyakkavoo en 06-03-20
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The Habsburg Empire
- A New History
- De: Pieter M. Judson
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 18 h y 9 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 376
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Rejecting fragmented histories of nations in the making, this bold revision surveys the shared institutions that bridged difference and distance to bring stability and meaning to the far-flung empire. By supporting new schools, law courts, and railroads along with scientific and artistic advances, the Habsburg monarchs sought to anchor their authority in the cultures and economies of Central Europe. A rising standard of living throughout the empire deepened the legitimacy of Habsburg rule.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ideal for students of empires, nationalism, minorities and ethnic groups
- De Uther en 02-11-17
De: Pieter M. Judson
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The Pursuit of Italy
- A History of a Land, Its Regions, and Their Peoples
- De: David Gilmour
- Narrado por: Napoleon Ryan
- Duración: 19 h y 25 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 131
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Did Garibaldi do Italy a disservice when he helped its disparate parts achieve unity? Was the goal of political unification a mistake? These questions are asked and answered in a number of ways in this engaging, original consideration of the many histories that contribute to the brilliance - and weakness - of Italy today. David Gilmour's exploration of Italian life over the centuries is filled with provocative anecdotes as well as personal observations.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good history: Tough Narration
- De C.S. en 11-12-18
De: David Gilmour
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Empires of Trust
- How Rome Built - and America Is Building - a New World
- De: Thomas F. Madden
- Narrado por: Richard Poe
- Duración: 12 h y 25 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 193
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In Empires of Trust, Professor Thomas F. Madden explores surprising parallels between the Roman and American republics. By making friends of enemies and demonstrating a commitment to fairness, the two republics - both "reluctant" yet unquestioned super-powers - built empires based on trust. Madden also includes vital lessons from the Roman Republic's 100-year struggle with "terrorism."
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1 out of 5 stars
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Bork, Reagan, and Honest of Rome
- De Nelson Alexander en 12-20-08
De: Thomas F. Madden
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- SiggyFay
- 05-30-23
A very interesting History that seems to repeat itself
A great performance and very interesting history about Germany and how it became such a significant country in Europe.
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- A Reader
- 01-05-25
Lively and insightful
This is the long view of German history, tracing continuities from Roman times to 2019. Note: as of 1/25, Audible’s chapter listing is comically wrong. The 2019 postscript is closer to 3 minutes than the indicated 3 hours.
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- MGA
- 05-12-24
interesting
interesting view on Germany sub regional politics. a nice short overview of German history
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- Kelly Gordon
- 01-02-23
Best Perspective on German History
This book puts forth historical comparisons of east vs west German with American north vs south that I have never previously considered. An excellent book.
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- Vauras Ilmari
- 03-22-19
The narrator can’t pronounce German
I am happy with the content of the book, but unfortunately the narrator can’t pronounce German names and words, which makes listening painful to me.
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esto le resultó útil a 4 personas
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- John H
- 11-14-19
Difficult to hear the narración. Very interestin
Very helpful history. Many surprising observations. unfortunately the narrador softens his vice at importante points.
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- ABQMIMI
- 02-03-20
much needed summary in English!
I would like another on the same subject for comparison and contrast since I'm ba
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- William Terry
- 05-09-23
Great book
Terrific depiction of an important and complex people. The narration was entertaining and projected sincerity.
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- Carl in Bethesda
- 12-13-23
Narrator is so frustrating
Narrator drops his voice at the end of most sentences. If you are driving or walking and any other ambient noise is present, he is unintelligible. I was constantly rewinding to try to understand this very interesting story.
Author seemed to be unbiased until the last third of the book, when all troubles of Germany are said to be based upon Prussians and their influence. I currently lack the background to appreciate whether this is accurate, but it was a very interesting story--if I heard it properly.
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- Jack Jennaway
- 01-06-20
I learned a great deal.
My German history was lacking. I now have a context for German & European news.
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