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King Alfred of England

King Alfred of England

Embark on a journey through the remarkable reign of a king who shaped the very foundations of England, as implied by the title. This podcast delves into themes of resilience, leadership, and cultural renaissance during a pivotal time in British history, highlighting the legacy of King Alfred the Great. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that transports listeners to the heart of the conflicts and triumphs that defined an era marked by Viking invasions and the quest for unity. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the complexities of governance, warfare, and societal progress. With every episode, listeners are invited to discover a new book that sheds light on the intricacies of Alfred's impact and the broader historical context. Join us as we uncover the tales that reveal how one monarch’s vision paved the way for a nation’s future.

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Henry II-Louis Francis Salzman 6 hr 36 min 23 sec
Chronicles of Canada Volume 02 - Mariner of St. Malo A Chronicle of the Voyages of Jacques Cartier-Stephen Leacock 2 hr 34 min 31 sec
Nero-Jacob Abbott 7 hr 33 min 3 sec
Who Was Who 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be-Irwin Leslie Gordon 3 hr 2 min 18 sec
History of the Middle Ages-Dana Carleton Munro 6 hr 41 min 36 sec
William the Conqueror-Jacob Abbott 6 hr 7 min 18 sec
Gertrude Bell-Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 8 hr 9 min 3 sec
Vikings-Allen Mawer 4 hr 45 sec
Hannibal-Jacob Abbott 6 hr 11 min 40 sec
Short History of Scotland-Andrew Lang 8 hr 25 min 18 sec
Life of Kit Carson-Edward S. Ellis 6 hr 19 min 54 sec
Chronicles of America Volume 15 - Jefferson and his Colleagues-Allen Johnson 6 hr 25 min 42 sec
Constantine the Great The Reorganization of the Empire and the Triumph of the Church-John Benjamin Firth 9 hr 47 min 13 sec
Edward the First-Thomas Frederick Tout 8 hr 6 min 6 sec
Abraham Lincoln The Practical Mystic-Francis Grierson 1 hr 46 min 33 sec
Elizabethan Demonology-Thomas Alfred Spalding 4 hr 15 min 59 sec
Florence Nightingale the Angel of the Crimea-Laura E. Howe Richards 3 hr 23 min 40 sec
Philosophy and Civilization in the Middle Ages-Maurice de Wulf 8 hr 18 min 41 sec
14 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 34 min
13 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 19 min 4 sec
12 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 23 min
11 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 21 min 58 sec
10 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 21 min 19 sec
09 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 17 min 29 sec
08 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 24 min 48 sec
07 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 21 min 23 sec
06 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 23 min 6 sec
05 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 22 min 20 sec
04 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 20 min 57 sec
03 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 27 min
02 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 23 min 37 sec
01 - King Alfred of England by Jacob Abbott 1 min 36 sec

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