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Dive into the fascinating life of Philip Augustus, also known as Philip II of France (1165-1223), the grandfather of Saint Louis and one of Frances most formidable kings. As Englands Henry II grappled with his rebellious sons, Philip and his devoted son, Louis, skillfully unified their small yet powerful kingdom. In this engaging and concise history, we encounter King Philip as he rides alongside his estranged wife, Ingeborgis, at the behest of the commanding Pope Innocent III, charging boldly into the fray at the Battle of Bouvines. In his later years, he adeptly navigated conflicts and ...

Dive into the fascinating life and achievements of Augustus Caesar, whose success and monumental contributions to the establishment of the Roman Empire are surprisingly under-explored. This volume attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding this enigmatic character, offering a compelling look at the man behind the historical figure, as revealed through his actions. Adapted from the preface, this podcast will leave you with a richer understanding of one of antiquitys most influential figures.

Augustus adopted Tiberius as his heir after noting his success in military campaigns across Germany. Tiberius was reluctant to take rule, however, and gained a reputation as “the exile” after he sent himself on an eight-year, self-imposed exile to Rhodes. Eventually he did take control of the empire, but he gained a reputation for cruelty which led Rome to rejoice at his eventual death. In this excerpt from The Twelve Caesars, Roman biographer Suetonius digs deep into both the conquests and character of Tiberius.

Hi, I'm Augustus J. Martin. I am a high school student in Portland, Oregon. I am very much a liberal, and many Progressive causes are near and dear to my heart. However, I have concerns about the stubborn dogma adhered to by other liberal Progressives. Each episode of this podcast consists of me taking on a movement, organization, or belief within the American Left, explaining why the cause is important, but also why the effort is problematic.

Hi, I'm Augustus J. Martin. I am a high school student in Portland, Oregon. I am very much a liberal, and many Progressive causes are near and dear to my heart. However, I have concerns about the stubborn dogma adhered to by other liberal Progressives. Each episode of this podcast consists of me taking on a movement, organization, or belief within the American Left, explaining why the cause is important, but also why the effort is problematic.

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: Kaiser Augustus, Dschinghis Khan, Jeanne d'Arc, Götz von Berlichingen, Königin Elisabeth I. von England, Maria Stuart, Zarin Katharina die Große, Otto von Bismarck, Königin Victoria von England, Wladimir Lenin.