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James Clerk Maxwell: A Life from Beginning to End: Scottish History, Book 4 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 55min

Discover the remarkable life of James Clerk Maxwell in just an hour....James Clerk Maxwell was a brilliant mathematician and scientist, but his impact on this world goes even deeper than that. Maxwell singlehandedly overturned what was believed to be fact with a whole new outlook on fundamental aspects of the universe. Maxwell is often credited as one of the first pioneers of quantum physics and rightly so because it was Maxwell who envisioned particles such as electrons spinning inside an electric current before anyone else had so much as guessed that such a thing might be possible. The rarefied scientific mind of James Clerk Maxwell has left us with a lasting legacy of incredible innovations in thought that still affect us to this very day. Listen to this book in order to get a full grasp of just what kind of enlightening fire this 19th-century Prometheus has gifted all of humanity with.Discover a plethora of topics such as: Early life and lossThe world’s first color photographMaxwell’s equationsThe Cavendish LaboratoryIllness and deathAnd much more!So if you want a straightforward book on James Clerk Maxwell, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/169760/bk_acx0_169760_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Sojourner Truth: A Life from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 63min

Discover the remarkable life of Sojourner Truth.... Sojourner Truth was born a slave in 1797. One day, she decided she didn’t want to be a slave anymore and simply walked away from her master. Truth spent the rest of her life preaching and lecturing against slavery and for freedom and equality. While helping former slaves integrate into a free society, she lectured fervently against the discriminations against women, and especially African American women. Her speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” is considered one of the most riveting women’s rights speeches ever given.Sojourner Truth demanded that African Americans should have equal rights to support themselves and live independently of the dictates of a master or the government. She didn’t just demand her rights, she seized hold of them - such as when she rode the white section of a trolley car. During her lifetime, Sojourner Truth became famous throughout the country, and her funeral in Battle Creek, Michigan, was the largest the town had ever seen. Discover a plethora of topics such as:Born a SlaveBecoming Sojourner TruthSpiritualism in AmericaMeeting with Abraham LincolnAin’t I a Woman?Late Life and DeathAnd much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on Sojourner Truth, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jason Zenobia. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/235166/bk_acx0_235166_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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James Madison: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Served as the Fourth President of the United States of America , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 223min

Explore the captivating life of James Madison.James Madison earned the title “Father of the Constitution”. How did this man who was diminutive of stature with a weak constitution produce such an energetic document? Through more than 200 years, it stands like a silent sentinel to protect the freedom and independence of the American people. It was a time when the Americans were weary from the tumult of the Revolution, but Madison’s job had barely begun. He realized it was up to him now to help fashion the future of a country that would outlive him. Although characterized as introverted and pensive, Madison had a ferocious absorption to persevere until he could effectively shepherd the Constitution through all the logistical stages necessary to make it real. In this Captivating History audiobook, you'll discover the story of his remarkable life from beginning to end. This audiobook covers topics such as: Early life and educationJames Madison: prankster and protester!Spirit of the RevolutionThe governor’s council - the Second Continental Congress and its aftermathJames Madison: father of the ConstitutionCongress or not: That is the questionDelicate Dolley - manipulative Hamilton – wild LyonSecretary of state and fourth presidentPartial retirement and deathAnd much more!Listen to this audiobook now to learn more about James Madison! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Desmond Manny. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/127479/bk_acx0_127479_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Ada Lovelace: A Life from Beginning to End: Biographies of Women in History, Book 12 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 53min

Discover the remarkable life of Ada Lovelace...As the sole legitimate child of Lord Byron, Ada Lovelace was the progeny of literary royalty. Many might have naturally expected her to go into the field of her father, but instead of delving into poetry, she delved into the hard sciences of mathematics and analytic thinking. Even so, Ada still had the imagination of a lyricist when writing scientific treatises, at times referring to her own work as nothing short of “poetical science”. Everything she did, she did with passion and dogged determination. It was this drive that led Ada to look farther and search deeper than her contemporaries. Her unique vision led her to become one of the pioneers of the modern computer and one of the world’s first computer programmers. But what exactly do we know about Ada Lovelace, and how can it be quantified? Listen to this book to find out more about the 19th-century mathematician and writer Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace. Discover a plethora of chapters, such as:The Daughter of Lord and Lady ByronEarly Years of ParalysisThe World’s First Computer ProgrammerRumors and Laudanum AddictionA Grim PrognosisLast Days and DeathAnd much more!So, if you want a concise and informative audiobook on Ada Lovelace, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/183148/bk_acx0_183148_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Voltaire: A Life from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 65min

Discover the remarkable life of Voltaire in less than an hour....Free bonus inside!Voltaire, born François-Marie Arouet in Paris, France, was a writer and leading figure of the Enlightenment. His insistence that all authority could and must be questioned was so radical, he ended up in prison several times and was ultimately exiled.Voltaire’s writings were instrumental in influencing the American and French revolutions. Man as a being with natural rights was a radical concept at the time, but one which the American founding fathers embraced. Voltaire’s anger was specifically directed at the arbitrary powers of the state and the church. The French legal system treated aristocrats differently than ordinary citizens. The Catholic church, too, wielded its dictatorial power. Voltaire incurred the wrath of both kings and bishops with his unrelenting attacks on such abuses of freedom. Unwilling to be silenced, Voltaire continued his demand for individual freedom throughout the span of his entire life. Only after his death was he officially welcomed back to Paris, and Voltaire’s remains now rest in the Parisian Panthéon, the burial place for the country’s national heroes.Discover a plethora of topics such asLiterary success and financial failureÉmilie: the love of his lifeYears in exileCandide and moralityVoltaire’s final year and deathAnd much more!So, if you want a quick and easy audiobook on Voltaire, listen now! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/167976/bk_acx0_167976_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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King Philip II: A Life from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 69min

Discover the remarkable life of King Philip II of Spain.... As the heir to the Spanish Empire of his father Charles V, Philip II came into this world with some rather big shoes to fill. Eventually, Philip would prove himself in his own right even though he turned out to be a much different ruler than his father. He won a life or death struggle against a resurgent Ottoman Empire, he consolidated Spanish dominion in the Americas, and he fought to maintain Spanish holdings in Europe. He also used a ruthless Spanish Inquisition in order to keep his subjects in line with his own version of the Catholic faith. Even now, the legacy of this powerful ruler is being sorted out. As such, some are beginning to change their long hardened views of the monarch, and new aspects of his dynamic and complicated life are starting to come forth. Hear for yourself the life, the legacy, and the unbridled achievement of this colossal potentate — King Philip II of Spain. Discover a plethora of topics such as Groomed for the throneThe death of his wifeHis son’s madnessThe Dutch RevoltTaking on the EnglishLate life and deathAnd much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on King Philip II of Spain, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jason Zenobia. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/216562/bk_acx0_216562_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Robert the Bruce: A Life from Beginning to End (Scottish History, Book 4) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 66min

Discover the remarkable life of Robert the Bruce...Robert the Bruce is one of the most iconic figures of Scottish history. Born in Scotland’s desperate hour of need, Robert stepped forward to answer the call. In the early 1300s, the situation looked bleak for the Scottish with the might of England and its eager monarch King Edward I threatening to crush any resistance to his rule.In 1305, the former freedom fighter William Wallace had already been captured and cruelly executed. Robert the Bruce and his family initially tried to stay out of the fray, but the sudden onslaught of a series of circumstances would soon dictate Robert’s ultimate destiny. He would be made a king without a kingdom, forced to claw his way to the throne that was rightfully his.It was on the shoulders of Robert the Bruce to right the wrongs of the past - would he be up for the challenge? Listen to his trials and tribulations in this book to see just how this dynamic piece of Scottish history played out. Discover a plethora of topics such as:Early LifeA Guardian of ScotlandThe Murder of John ComynThe Rise of Robert IThe Fight for IndependenceLate Life and DeathAnd much more!So, if you want a concise and informative book on Robert the Bruce, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jason Zenobia. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/221494/bk_acx0_221494_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Elvis Presley: A Life from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 58min

Elvis Presley was much more than a cultural icon; he was a reliable barometer of the world in which he grew up. Long before the cultural revolutions of the '60s and '70s, Elvis was sparking a dynastic change of hands in American society. By his own admission, much of it was by accident. Whenever his performances caused a stir, Elvis was always the first to ask what all the fuss was about. When questioned if he was trying to provoke a response from his audience, Elvis innocently replied he was just doing what came naturally. You will learn about:Elvis and his twinThat’s all rightPresley’s controversial riseElvis joins the armyComeback in Las VegasLast years and deathAnd much more!According to Elvis, as much as James Dean was a “rebel without a cause”, he was a rebel completely by accident. If we believe him, everything he did that led to his rise to stardom was just some sort of cosmic alignment of happenstance. Elvis claimed when he went into Sun Records to record his first song, he wasn’t looking to become famous; he maintained he just wanted to record a song for his mom’s birthday. This audiobook will let you decide for yourself as you learn about the life, the legend, and the unmistakable icon - Elvis Presley. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Marc Zeale. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/120056/bk_acx0_120056_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Robert E. Lee (A Life From Beginning to End): American Civil War, Book 4 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 59min

Discover the remarkable life of Robert E. Lee....Free bonus Inside!Robert E. Lee was a hero to some and a villain to others. For one side, he embodied the rebellion of the slave-holding South which had seceded from the Union; for the other side, he was a champion of the little guy, willing to marshal the forces of liberty to stand up against the federal government. How in the world do we get such divergent views on one single man?It seems that such diversity of opinion is simply a symptom of the American experience, and at certain points in history, these sentiments become embodied on individual people. In many ways, Robert E. Lee was just an average man of his time that was foisted into a role that he never wanted nor asked for. This book presents an objective analysis of what Robert E. Lee’s life was really like. Avoiding the bramble bushes of historical bias, this book takes us through the long, winding, and treacherous path that was trodden by Confederate General Robert E. Lee.Discover a plethora of topics such as:Growing up in VirginiaLee in the Mexican-American WarThe American Civil War: Choosing SidesGranny Lee and the Seven Days BattleFrom Gettysburg to the TrenchesLast Years and DeathAnd much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on Robert E. Lee, then buy now! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/183154/bk_acx0_183154_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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John Quincy Adams: A Life from Beginning to End : Biographies of US Presidents, Book 6 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 65min

Discover the remarkable life of John Quincy Adams...The son of the second president of the United States, John Quincy Adams was prepped and primed from his youth to be the quintessential statesmen. At just 14 years of age, he was given a diplomatic post in St. Petersburg, Russia. This was the beginning of a political career that would last until his last breath. Adams became a one-term president thanks to the populism of his archrival Andrew Jackson, but even after being ousted from the White House, the unsinkable John Quincy Adams came right back to the fore, getting himself elected as a Congressman in the House of Representatives. Here John Quincy Adams would be a force to be reckoned with, entering into endless debates with his colleagues. It was, in fact, in the middle of this congressional wrangling that John Quincy Adams would suffer a stroke and collapse on the House floor. His life was truly one of service, and he had lived it well. In this book, we explore the life of John Quincy Adams in full. Discover a plethora of topics such as:A child of the American RevolutionAdams’ mission in Europe and RussiaSpeaking out against Thomas PaineRise to the topAdams as presidentLate life and deathAnd much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on John Quincy Adams, simply scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button for instant access! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mike Nelson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/196508/bk_acx0_196508_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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