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 14 of 22, covering from 1775-1799 AD. - Summary Adapted from the Title Page
Chapters
1
Outline Narrative Read by Nicole Wright 29:41
2
The Battle of Bunker Hill, AD 1775, by John Burgoyne Read by Brian Wilson 3:42
3
The Battle of Bunker Hill, AD 1775, by John Heneage Jesse Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 12:07
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The Battle of Bunker Hill, AD 1775, by Joanes Grahame Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 13:51
5
Canada Remains Loyal to England, AD 1775, by John McMullen Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 22:26
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Signing of the American Declaration of Independence, AD 1776, by Thomas Jefferson Read by Jddykst 20:44
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Signing of the American Declaration of Independence, AD 1776, by John A. Doyle Read by Jddykst 12:19
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The Defeat of Burgoyne at Saratoga, AD 1777, by Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 43:22
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The First Victory of the American Navy, AD 1779, by Alexander Slidell Mackenzie Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 44:17
10
Joseph II Attempts Reform in Hungary, AD 1780, by Arminius Vambry Read by Cbteddy 23:47
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Siege and Surrender of Yorktown, AD 1781, by Henry B. Dawson Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 39:27
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Siege and Surrender of Yorktown, AD 1781, by Lord Cornwallis Read by ABFries 8:40
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British Defense of Gibraltar, AD 1782, by Frederick Sayer, part 1 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 26:55
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British Defense of Gibraltar, AD 1782, by Frederick Sayer, part 2 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 25:59
15
Close of the American Revolution, AD 1782, by The American Peace Commissioners Read by TR Love 10:26
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Close of the American Revolution, AD 1782, by John Ludlow Read by TR Love 44:25
17
Settlement of American Loyalists in Canada, AD 1783, by Sir John G. Bourinot Read by TR Love 19:45
18
The First Balloon Ascension, AD 1783, by Hatton Turnor Read by Owlivia 25:39
19
Framing of the Constitution of the United States, AD 1787, by Andrew W. Young, part 1 Read by ABFries 25:32
20
Framing of the Constitution of the United States, AD 1787, by Andrew W. Young, part 2 Read by Jddykst 27:59
21
Framing of the Constitution of the United States, AD 1787, by Joseph Story Read by Jddykst 13:19
22
Inauguration of Washington, AD 1789-1797, by James K. Paulding and George Washington Read by ABFries 39:24
23
French Revolution: Storming of the Bastille, AD 1789, by William Hazlitt Read by Michael Fassio 43:30
24
Hamilton Establishes the American Bank, AD 1791, by Alexander Hamilton and Lawrence Lewis, Jr Read by Michael Fassio 13:05
25
Negro Revolution in Haiti, AD 1791, by Charles Wyllys Elliot Read by Larry Wilson 39:37
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Republican France Defies Europe, AD 1792, by Alphonse M.L. Lamartine, part 1 Read by MFD32 24:35
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Republican France Defies Europe, AD 1792, by Alphonse M.L. Lamartine, part 2 Read by MFD32 21:26
28
The Invention of the Cotton-gin, AD 1793, by Charles W. Dabney Read by Brian Wilson 7:26
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The Invention of the Cotton-gin, AD 1793, by R.B. Handy Read by Linda Johnson 42:07
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The Invention of the Cotton-gin, AD 1793, by Denison Olmsted Read by Linda Johnson 23:33
31
The Execution of Louis XVI, AD 1793, by Thomas Carlyle Read by Cbteddy 37:21
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The Reign of Terror, AD 1794, by Francois P.G. Guizot, part 1 Read by Cbteddy 20:52
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The Reign of Terror, AD 1794, by Francois P.G. Guizot, part 2 Read by Cbteddy 20:26
34
The Downfall of Poland, AD 1794, by Sir Archibald Alison Read by Piotr Nater 20:29
35
The Rise of Napoleon, AD 1796, by Sir Walter Scott Read by Beeswaxcandle 34:25
36
Overthrow of the Mamelukes, AD 1798, by Charles Knight Read by Cbteddy 22:03
37
Jenner Introduces Vaccination, AD 1798, by Sir Thomas J. Pettigrew Read by Availle 31:31
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