Episodes

  • Romulus-Jacob Abbott

    Romulus-Jacob Abbott
    Nov 14 2026
    Romulus by Jacob Abbott.

    Jacob Abbott wrote many historical books for children. This is the story of Romulus, the founding of Rome and the early years of its history, written in a way both readable and enjoyable for adults and children alike.

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    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

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    6 hrs and 25 mins
  • Hannibal-Jacob Abbott

    Hannibal-Jacob Abbott
    Nov 13 2026
    Hannibal by Jacob Abbott.

    There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history, that he may know, in brief, what it was in their characters or their doings which has given them so widely-extended a fame. Consequently, great historical names alone are selected; and it has been the writer's aim to present the prominent and leading traits in their characters, and all the important events in their lives, in a bold and free manner, and yet in the plain and simple language which is so obviously required in works which aim at permanent and practical usefulness. This volume is dedicated to Hannibal.

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    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

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    6 hrs and 7 mins
  • History of Julius Caesar-Jacob Abbott

    History of Julius Caesar-Jacob Abbott
    Nov 12 2026
    History of Julius Caesar by Jacob Abbott.

    The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome’s Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination.

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    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

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    4 hrs and 44 mins
  • Alexander the Great-Jacob Abbott

    Alexander the Great-Jacob Abbott
    Nov 11 2026
    Alexander the Great by Jacob Abbott.

    Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks. Alexander the Great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother.

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    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

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    5 hrs and 52 mins
  • Cyrus the Great-Jacob Abbott

    Cyrus the Great-Jacob Abbott
    Nov 10 2026
    Cyrus the Great by Jacob Abbott.

    This history is the story of Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, sixth century BC.

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    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

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    7 hrs and 4 mins
  • Queen Elizabeth-Jacob Abbott

    Queen Elizabeth-Jacob Abbott
    Nov 9 2026
    Queen Elizabeth by Jacob Abbott.

    There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history, that he may know, in brief, what it was in their characters or their doings which has given them so widely-extended a fame. Consequently, great historical names alone are selected; and it has been the writer's aim to present the prominent and leading traits in their characters, and all the important events in their lives, in a bold and free manner, and yet in the plain and simple language which is so obviously required in works which aim at permanent and practical usefulness. This volume is dedicated to Queen Elizabeth.

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    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    4 hrs and 50 mins
  • Xerxes, Makers of History-Jacob Abbott

    Xerxes, Makers of History-Jacob Abbott
    Nov 8 2026
    Xerxes, Makers of History by Jacob Abbott.

    This history covers the years of Xerxes' years as ruler of the Persian empire and invasion of Greece.

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    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

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    7 hrs and 16 mins
  • Pyrrhus-Jacob Abbott

    Pyrrhus-Jacob Abbott
    Nov 7 2026
    Pyrrhus by Jacob Abbott.

    This history concerns Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, BC 336-321. Pyrrhus was a world renowned soldier, leader, and conqueror of Macedon and Italy, from whom the term Pyrrhic victory was taken.

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    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

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    7 hrs and 27 mins