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  • Early Hanoverians - Edward Ellis Morris

    Early Hanoverians - Edward Ellis Morris
    2026/09/05
    Edward Ellis Morris's "Early Hanoverians" offers a captivating exploration of the tumultuous reigns of the first two Georges, a period marked by political upheaval and cultural transformation in Britain. As George I ascended the throne at fifty-four, he faced immediate challenges, including the Jacobite uprising led by James Stuart and the financial crisis triggered by the South Sea Company. Morris vividly portrays the complexities of governance during this era, highlighting the emergence of Robert Walpole as the first prime minister and the influence of Queen Caroline on George II. The backdrop of wars, including the War of Jenkins' Ear and the War of the Austrian Succession, alongside cultural milestones like John Wesley's Methodism and Henry Fielding's literary contributions, underscores the dynamic interplay between politics and society. This historical account remains relevant today, reminding us of the enduring struggles for stability, identity, and the impact of leadership on a nation's trajectory.
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    7 時間 34 分
  • Bilihild A Tale of the Irish Missionaries in Germany AD 703 - Religious Tract Society Julie Sutter

    Bilihild A Tale of the Irish Missionaries in Germany AD 703 - Religious Tract Society Julie Sutter
    2026/08/30
    When the God-fearing Herzog of Thuringia dies, the Irish missionary settlements face the wrath of his bitterly heathen wife, Geila, and her son, now Herzog Hedan. But when Hedan falls in love with Bilihild, a young Christian maiden, he offers peace to his Christian subjects if Bilihild will become his wife. As Bilihild strives to love her new husband and protect her people, she faces increasing difficulty and danger, especially from her jealous mother-in-law. As the clouds thicken around her, Bilihild must put her entire reliance on the God whom she honors and loves. (Summary by bookAngel7)
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    2 時間 59 分
  • Breaking the Outer Ring Marine Landings in the Marshall Islands - John C Chapin

    Breaking the Outer Ring Marine Landings in the Marshall Islands - John C Chapin
    2026/08/29
    By the beginning of 1944, United States Marine forces had already made a dramatic start on the conquest of areas overrun by the Japanese early in World War II. Successful American assaults in the Southwest Pacific, beginning with Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands in August 1942, and in the Central Pacific at Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands in November 1943, were crucial campaigns to mark the turn of the Japanese floodtide of conquest. The time had now come to take one more decisive step: assault of the islands held by Japan before 1941. These strategic islands, mandated to the Japanese by the League of Nations after World War I, were a source of mystery and speculation. Outsiders were barred; illegal fortifications were presumed; yet any Central Pacific drive towards Japan’s inner defense ring had to confront these unknowns. The obvious target to begin with was the Marshall Islands. As early as 1921 a Marine planning officer had pinpointed their geographic significance. - Summary by John C. Chapin
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    1 時間 20 分
  • Stupor Mundi The Life and Times of Frederick II Emperor of the Romans King of Sicily and Jerusalem 1194-1250-Lionel Allshorn

    Stupor Mundi The Life and Times of Frederick II Emperor of the Romans King of Sicily and Jerusalem 1194-1250-Lionel Allshorn
    2026/08/24
    Journey back in time with Edward Ellis Morris as he vividly recounts the reigns of the first two Georges. From the moment King George I, at the age of fifty-four, ascended to the throne amidst the Highlanders rebellion in the Fifteen, to the financial turmoil caused by the collapse of the South Sea Company, Morris skillfully brings this tumultuous era to life. Enter the reign of George II, a short-tempered yet proud king, who relied on the wisdom of Queen Caroline. As the Turks besieged Vienna, Britain got entangled in the War of Jenkins Ear and the War of the Austrian Succession, while Bonnie Prince Charlie seized the opportunity to launch the almost successful Jacobite invasion of the Forty-five. Amidst the political turmoil, John Wesleys Methodism sparked religious fervor, Boswell chronicled the life of Samuel Johnson and his companions, and Tom Jones embarked on a remarkable journey that Henry Fielding masterfully used to present English society, in all its glory and flaws. Join us as we explore these fascinating times with Morris expert narration.
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    8 時間 14 分
  • Early Hanoverians - Edward Ellis Morris

    Early Hanoverians - Edward Ellis Morris
    2026/08/23
    Edward Ellis Morris's "Early Hanoverians" offers a captivating exploration of the tumultuous reigns of the first two Georges, a period marked by political upheaval and cultural transformation in Britain. As George I ascended the throne at fifty-four, he faced immediate challenges, including the Jacobite uprising led by James Stuart and the financial crisis triggered by the South Sea Company. Morris vividly portrays the complexities of governance during this era, highlighting the emergence of Robert Walpole as the first prime minister and the influence of Queen Caroline on George II. The backdrop of wars, including the War of Jenkins' Ear and the War of the Austrian Succession, alongside cultural milestones like John Wesley's Methodism and Henry Fielding's literary contributions, underscores the dynamic interplay between politics and society. This historical account remains relevant today, reminding us of the enduring struggles for stability, identity, and the impact of leadership on a nation's trajectory.
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    7 時間 34 分
  • Autobiography of St. Ignatius-St. Ignatius Loyola

    Autobiography of St. Ignatius-St. Ignatius Loyola
    2026/08/23
    Journey back in time with Edward Ellis Morris as he vividly recounts the reigns of the first two Georges. From the moment King George I, at the age of fifty-four, ascended to the throne amidst the Highlanders rebellion in the Fifteen, to the financial turmoil caused by the collapse of the South Sea Company, Morris skillfully brings this tumultuous era to life. Enter the reign of George II, a short-tempered yet proud king, who relied on the wisdom of Queen Caroline. As the Turks besieged Vienna, Britain got entangled in the War of Jenkins Ear and the War of the Austrian Succession, while Bonnie Prince Charlie seized the opportunity to launch the almost successful Jacobite invasion of the Forty-five. Amidst the political turmoil, John Wesleys Methodism sparked religious fervor, Boswell chronicled the life of Samuel Johnson and his companions, and Tom Jones embarked on a remarkable journey that Henry Fielding masterfully used to present English society, in all its glory and flaws. Join us as we explore these fascinating times with Morris expert narration.
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    2 時間 14 分
  • Andreas Vesalius, The Reformer of Anatomy-James Moores Ball

    Andreas Vesalius, The Reformer of Anatomy-James Moores Ball
    2026/08/22
    Journey back in time with Edward Ellis Morris as he vividly recounts the reigns of the first two Georges. From the moment King George I, at the age of fifty-four, ascended to the throne amidst the Highlanders rebellion in the Fifteen, to the financial turmoil caused by the collapse of the South Sea Company, Morris skillfully brings this tumultuous era to life. Enter the reign of George II, a short-tempered yet proud king, who relied on the wisdom of Queen Caroline. As the Turks besieged Vienna, Britain got entangled in the War of Jenkins Ear and the War of the Austrian Succession, while Bonnie Prince Charlie seized the opportunity to launch the almost successful Jacobite invasion of the Forty-five. Amidst the political turmoil, John Wesleys Methodism sparked religious fervor, Boswell chronicled the life of Samuel Johnson and his companions, and Tom Jones embarked on a remarkable journey that Henry Fielding masterfully used to present English society, in all its glory and flaws. Join us as we explore these fascinating times with Morris expert narration.
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    3 時間 23 分
  • Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 5-Giorgio Vasari

    Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 5-Giorgio Vasari
    2026/08/21
    Journey back in time with Edward Ellis Morris as he vividly recounts the reigns of the first two Georges. From the moment King George I, at the age of fifty-four, ascended to the throne amidst the Highlanders rebellion in the Fifteen, to the financial turmoil caused by the collapse of the South Sea Company, Morris skillfully brings this tumultuous era to life. Enter the reign of George II, a short-tempered yet proud king, who relied on the wisdom of Queen Caroline. As the Turks besieged Vienna, Britain got entangled in the War of Jenkins Ear and the War of the Austrian Succession, while Bonnie Prince Charlie seized the opportunity to launch the almost successful Jacobite invasion of the Forty-five. Amidst the political turmoil, John Wesleys Methodism sparked religious fervor, Boswell chronicled the life of Samuel Johnson and his companions, and Tom Jones embarked on a remarkable journey that Henry Fielding masterfully used to present English society, in all its glory and flaws. Join us as we explore these fascinating times with Morris expert narration.
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    8 時間 36 分