The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06


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A comprehensive and readable account of the world's history, emphasizing the more important events, and presenting these as complete narratives in the master-words of the most eminent historians. This is volume 6 of 22, covering from 1162-1300 AD. - Summary Adapted from the Title Page (16 hr 13 min)

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An Outline Narrative 35:50 Read by realisticspeakers
Archiepiscopate of Thomas Becket AD 1162-1170, by John Lingard, part 1 27:51 Read by Owlivia
Archiepiscopate of Thomas Becket AD 1162-1170, by John Lingard, part 2 30:23 Read by Owlivia
The Peace of Constance Secures the Liberties of the Lombard Cities AD 1183, by … 31:08 Read by Tom Haire
Saladin Takes Jerusalem from the Christians AD 1187, by Sir George W. Cox 32:26 Read by Colleen McMahon
The Third Crusade AD 1189-1194, by Henry von Sybel 35:35 Read by Colleen McMahon
The Teutonic Knights AD 1190-1809, by F.C. Woodhouse, part 1 19:30 Read by Piotr Nater
The Teutonic Knights AD 1190-1809, by F.C. Woodhouse, part 2 22:16 Read by Piotr Nater
Philip of France Wins the French Dominions of the English Kings AD 1202-1204, b… 18:47 Read by Ryan Fahey
Philip of France Wins the French Dominions of the English Kings AD 202-1204, by… 20:42 Read by Ryan Fahey
Founding of the Mongol Empire by Genghis Khan AD 1203, by Henry H. Howorth, par… 27:24 Read by Availle
Founding of the Mongol Empire by Genghis Khan AD 1203, by Henry H. Howorth, par… 21:11 Read by Availle
Venetians and Crusaders Take Constantinople AD 1204-1261, by Edwin Pears, part 1 23:19 Read by Piotr Nater
Venetians and Crusaders Take Constantinople AD 1204-1261, by Edwin Pears, part 2 19:26 Read by Piotr Nater
Latin Empire of the East, by W.J. Brodribb and Sir Walter Besant, part 1 18:12 Read by Piotr Nater
Latin Empire of the East, by W.J. Brodribb and Sir Walter Besant, part 2 20:23 Read by Piotr Nater
Innocent III Exalts the Papal Power AD 1208, by T.F. Tout, part 1 32:27 Read by harleyholland123
Innocent III Exalts the Papal Power AD 1208, by T.F. Tout, part 2 20:09 Read by harleyholland123
Signing of Magna Charta AD 1215, By David Hume, part 1 19:47 Read by Marya James
Signing of Magna Charta AD 1215, By David Hume, part 2 23:10 Read by Marya James
The Golden Bull, "Hungary's Magna Charta" Signed AD 1222, by E.O.S. 12:02 Read by Marya James
Russia Conquered by the Tartar Hordes AD 1224-1262, by Alfred Rambaud 28:15 Read by Ryan Fahey
The Sixth Crusade AD 1228, by Sir George W. Cox 14:15 Read by Rowan Puttergill
The Rise of the Hanseatic League AD 1241, by H. Denicke, part 1 31:39 Read by Piotr Nater
The Rise of the Hanseatic League AD 1241, by H. Denicke, part 2 31:38 Read by Piotr Nater
Mamelukes Usurp Power in Egypt AD 1250, by Sir William Muir 13:57 Read by raghavdhandi8
The "Mad Parliament" AD 1258, by John Lingard, part 1 27:48 Read by Louis Hehman
The "Mad Parliament" AD 1258, by John Lingard, part 2 20:21 Read by Ryan Fahey
The "Mad Parliament" AD 1258, by John Lingard, part 3 24:35 Read by jenno
Louis XI Leads the Last Crusade AD 1270, by Joseph Francois Michaud 28:06 Read by Ryan Fahey
Height of Mongol Power in China AD 1271, by Marco Polo 23:56 Read by Ryan Fahey
Founding of the House of Hapsburg AD 1273, by William Coxe, part 1 25:53 Read by Availle
Founding of the House of Hapsburg AD 1273, by William Coxe, part 2 24:48 Read by Availle
Edward I Conquers Wales AD 1277, by Charles H. Pearson 22:22 Read by saward
Japanese Repels the Tartars AD 1281, by Edward H. Parker 25:00 Read by realisticspeakers
Japanese Repels the Tartars AD 1281, by Marco Polo 6:18 Read by Alan Mapstone
The Sicilian Vespers AD 1282, by Michele Amari 41:04 Read by Colleen McMahon
Expulsion of the Jews from England AD 1290, by Henry Hart Milman 34:15 Read by jenno
Exploits and Death of William Wallace AD 1297-1305, by Sir Walter Scott 22:41 Read by Rowan Puttergill
Great First Jubilee of the Roman Catholic Church, AD 1300, by Ferdinand Gregoro… 14:06 Read by KevinS