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The Early Middle Ages, Hörbuch, Digital, 752min

The Early Middle Ages - the years from A.D. 650 to 1000 - were crucial to Europe's future social and political development. These 24 lectures trace a journey from Scandinavia across northern and central Europe to the farthest reaches of the Byzantine and Islamic empires, providing an exciting new look an era often simply called the "Dark Ages." Given the period's dismal reputation and its temporal remoteness from the 21st century, you'll be surprised to learn about some of the most challenging questions historians have ever had to tackle: Why did the Roman Empire fall? Why did the ancient world give way to the medieval world? Why did Christian monotheism become the dominant religion in Europe? You'll meet some of the era's exciting figures, such as St. Augustine and Justinian, and you'll consider the extent to which the historical realities of King Arthur and Charlemagne match up to the legends that have become attached to their names. You'll also look at the era's effect on the Vikings, the rise of the Carolingians, and the golden age of Islamic rule in Spain. Professor Daileader also explores the contrasting historical theories offered by two extremely influential historians: Edward Gibbon, the English author of the monumental The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, whose explanations closely followed those of the Roman moralists of the 4th and 5th centuries; and Henri Pirenne, the Belgian thinker who injected a newfound emphasis on social and especially economic factors into the analysis of history. You'll see why the era belies its reputation as dark and dismal, but you'll come away with a new appreciation for this once-lost era. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Philip Daileader. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tcco/000291/bk_tcco_000291_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Austrian School of Economics: A History of Its Ideas, Ambassadors, & Institutions , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 395min

The Austrian School is in the news as never before. It is discussed on business pages, in academic journals, and in speeches by public figures. At long last, there is a brilliant and engaging guide to the history, ideas, and institutions of the Austrian School of economics. It is written by two Austrian intellectuals who have gone to the sources themselves to provide a completely new look at the tradition and what it means for the future. This is the first such authoritative book that has appeared on this topic. The Austrian School of Economics: A History of Its Ideas, Ambassadors, and Institutions, by Eugen Maria Schulak and Herbert Unterköfler appeared first in German. It has been a sensation: the first and most authoritative source on this hot topic. This new English translation, complete with a vast scholarly apparatus of citations and bibliographies, is academic at its core but also easy to read, entertaining, and fascinating on every page. The authors set the stage with a discussion of the culture of 19th-century Vienna, and the striking innovation that came with Carl Menger's subjective theory of value. They discuss the titanic struggle over method that took place between the Viennese Mengerians and the German Historical School. Next comes a thrilling account of the second generation of Austrians - their politics, their theories, their personal splits, their idiosyncrasies, their debates. The cast of characters here is far larger than most people in the English-speaking world have known. The authors operate as tour guides to a world that is mostly unknown to Americans due to the remoteness of time and the differences in language. If you are like many people, you have been curious about the Austrian School but didn't know where to turn to discover more about it. This book is the one that makes sense of it all! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Paul Strikwerda. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/ludw/000005/bk_ludw_000005_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Crusader Castles: The History of the Medieval Castles Built in the Holy Lands During the Crusades , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 88min

A series of mountain chains frame the Levantine coast, growing in height as they approach modern-day Lebanon. These provided a natural defense along the important coast, and the few passes through these mountain ranges were the focal points of movement and communication. For this reason, these locations were where many crusader castles were erected. Bristling with fortifications, these impressive structures were occupied by orders of knights who came to the Holy Land with the Pope's blessing, and who have gained a most romantic status in history. These Crusaders were called al Faranj ("Franks") by the Arabs in the Holy Land, reflecting the French origins of many of the knights, even though the knights, soldiers, and pilgrims came to the Holy Land from all over Europe, and in particular from southern Italy, Germany, and England. For the men who built and manned these castles, they were much more than buildings surrounded by stone walls or wooden palisades. They were also more than a headquarters for knights and their armies during battle, or a storehouse for goods in the remoteness of the Levant. These castles were the central focal point for those who held them and those trying to conquer them, and it would not be an exaggeration to claim that castles were the nexus for much activity and conflict within the Holy Lands. At the same time, the castles were filled with the hustle and bustle of activity caused by a wide range of actors even in times of relative peace and stability. Men-at-arms were the soldiers who manned the castle, protected the borders of the Crusader states, and followed the orders of their noble knight lords, but the castles also served as a gathering place for skilled craftsmen such as blacksmiths, potters, stone masons, bakers, carpenters, and the like. Many served as religious centers in their own right, containing at least one chapel of either Christian or Muslim faith. The Muslim efforts to reclaim and rule the Lev ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jim D. Johnston. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/071272/bk_acx0_071272_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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DIY RV Solar Power : How to Install Your Own Solar Power System for Your RV, Camper, or Boat , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 84min

Do you have an RV, camper, or even a boat, and are looking for a simple and easy to install solar system? Or even one you can do yourself? Well, you’ve started at the right place.This book is about using solar in your RV, boat, van, or something along those lines. Mobility, remoteness, and high power requirements are the three elements they have in common. It turns out these elements make a significant difference when it comes to the things you have to consider, how you go about installation, the equipment that is needed, and the way you use and maintain it.Most people think of solar and instantly visualize the panels that go on top. Well, yes, that’s part of the story. There are so many other things that go into making sure that when you go to turn on a switch in your RV in the dead of night in winter or in the middle of nowhere, your heater comes on from the collectors up top to the wires and junction boxes, batteries, and other equipment. In this book, we discuss a variety of topics, such as:How kids relate to electricityA workout on the theoretical terms and conceptual frameworks of solar powerThe reality of solar power and the super easy practical aspects of getting it designed and installed, including a questionnaire to help you gauge exactly what you need“Critical mission parameters” - or the two main concerns about solar powerA simplified strategy to increase your amp-hours when hooking up your batteriesWhat came first: the chicken or the egg? Actually there is no chick or egg, just appliances versus solar powerDo you want a quantitative or qualitative approach in choosing your solar panelsPutting it all together: General step-by-step instructions to do-it-yourselfRVing with solar power is a great way to untether yourself from the trappings of a stationary world. Getting closer to nature and finding your peace is all tied to how well you ca ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Joshua McLean. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/126857/bk_acx0_126857_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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King John , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 158min

The Life and Death of King John was probably written in the 1590s but not published until the First Folio in 1623. Of Shakespeare's 11 history plays, King John is the one which deals with the story of a monarch most removed from Shakespeare's time. The historical remoteness of this ruler, and also the fact that he had no genealogical links with the Tudor dynasty, enabled Shakespeare to present him in a warts and allà fashion. The narrative of the play mirrors accords closely with the traditional portrait of a cunning, unscrupulous, vacillating, cruel and irascible sovereign, who managed to alienate his own nobles, France and the Roman Church. Philip, king of France, claims that Arthur, John's nephew, is the rightful king of England, and threatens war if John will not abdicate. The hot-tempered John contemptuously dismisses this claim and invades France. Full-scale war is about to break out when Hubert, a leading citizen of Angiers, before which both armies are encamped, suggests an ingenious diplomatic solution to the conflict: Philip's son, Lewis, is to marry Blanch, John's niece. By this arrangement, Philip gains territory and John's hold on the English throne will become more secure. All parties accede to this suggestion, except Blanch's mother Constance, and the wedding goes ahead. However, this happy resolution is destroyed by the arrival of Cardinal Pandulph, the legate of the imperialistic Pope Innocent III, who excommunicates John for appointing a bishop of whom the Pope does not approve. Philip decides that his allegiance to Rome is more important than his pact with John, and war breaks out. Later, Lewis invades England at the instigation of Pandulph, who suggests that Lewis' claim to the English throne is as strong as those of John and Arthur. John eventually reconciles with the church, and while a peace agreement between England and France is being arranged by Pandulph, dies, after being poisoned by a rebellious monk. p ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Craig Franklin, Andy Harrington, Alan Weyman, Russell Gold, Becca Maggie, Steve Gough, P. J. Morgan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/mike/001758/bk_mike_001758_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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