History

Hitler

by Volker Ullrich, translated by Jefferson Chase; read by Sean Runnette

From the author of Hitler: Ascent, 1889–1939—a riveting account of the dictator's final years, when he got the war he wanted but his leadership led to catastrophe for his nation, the world, and himself. Learn More

The History of Rome in 12 Buildings

by Phillip Barlag; read by Stephen Graybill

The History of Rome in 12 Buildings: A Travel Companion to the Hidden Secrets of The Eternal City is compelling, concise, and fun, and takes you behind the iconic buildings to reveal the hidden stories of the people that forged the Roman Empire. Learn More

A History of Music in Western Civilization

Discussion by 15 Prominent Music Authorities, with Musical Examples

Explores the roots of the most influential music genres of our time, from anonymous 10th century troubadours to world-renowned 20th century composers. Essential listening for students and lovers of great music. Learn More

History Decoded

Brad Meltzer with Keith Ferrell; read by Scott Brick

Brad Meltzer, a born storyteller, counts down the world’s most intriguing unsolved mysteries. Learn More

Himalaya

by Ed Douglas, read by James Cameron Stewart

Shortlisted For The 2020 Duff Cooper Prize

A magisterial history of the Himalaya: an epic story of peoples, cultures, and adventures among the world's highest mountains. Learn More

Hillbilly Nationalists, Urban Race Rebels, and Black Power

by Amy Sonnie and James Tracy; read by Mike Chamberlain

The little-known story of poor and working-class whites, urban ethnic groups, and Black Panthers organizing side by side for social justice in the 1960s and '70s. Learn More

High on God

by Katie E. Corcoran, Kate J. Stockly, & James K. Wellman, Jr.; read by Tom Parks

High on God gives the first robust and plausible explanation for why megachurches have conquered the churchgoing market of America. Learn More

The Hidden Lives of Tudor Women

by Elizabeth Norton, read by Jennifer Dixon

The turbulent Tudor Age never fails to capture the imagination. But what was it truly like to be a woman during this era? Learn More

Hidden in the Heavens

by Jason Steffen; read by Perry Daniels

An insider's account of the NASA mission that changed our understanding of planets, planetary systems, and the stars they orbit. Learn More

The Hidden History of the American Dream

by Thom Hartmann; read by Sean Pratt

America's most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author explores the fall of the American Dream and the steps we can take to bring it back. Learn More

The Hidden History of Burma

by Thant Myint-U; read by Assaf Cohen

How did one of the world's "buzzy hotspots" (Fodor's 2013) become one of the top ten places to avoid (Fodor's 2018)? Learn More

The Hero's Way

by Tim Parks; read by Roger May

The acclaimed author of Italian Ways returns with an exploration into Italy's past and present—following in the footsteps of Garibaldi's famed 250-mile journey across the Apennines. Learn More

Here Comes the Sun

by Bill McKibben; read by Patrick Lawlor

NEW! Now Available

From the acclaimed environmentalist, a call to harness solar power and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. Learn More

Help!

by Thomas Brothers; read by Keith Sellon-Wright

The fascinating story of how creative cooperation inspired two of the world's most celebrated musical acts. Learn More

Heiresses

by Miranda Kaufmann; read by Jennifer M. Dixon and Miranda Kaufman

F O R T H C O M I N G ! Available September

Heiresses provides a compelling and often shocking account of how Britain profited and continues to profit from enslavement. In the vein of landmark books such as Empireland, Natives, They Were Her Property, and White Debt, Heiresses promises to expand and challenge our understanding of history. Learn More

Heiresses

by Miranda Kaufmann; read by Jennifer M. Dixon and Miranda Kaufman

F O R T H C O M I N G ! Available October

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Heavyweight

by Jordana Moore Saggese; read by L. Malaika Cooper

The latest book from the author of Reading Basquiat. Learn More

Heat, a History

by On Barak; read by Tim Lounibos

F O R T H C O M I N G ! Available October

Despite the flames of record-breaking temperatures licking at our feet, most people fail to fully grasp the gravity of environmental overheating. What acquired habits and conveniences allow us to turn a blind eye with an air of detachment? Using examples from the hottest places on earth, Heat, a History shows how scientific methods of accounting for heat and modern forms of acclimatization have desensitized us to climate change. Learn More

Heart of American Darkness

by Robert G. Parkinson; read by Shawn Compton

An acclaimed historian captures the true nature of imperialism in early America, demonstrating how the frontier shaped the nation. Learn More

Healing Wounds

by Diane Carlson Evans with Bob Welch; foreword by Joseph Galloway; read by Janet Metzger

What is the price of honor? It took ten years for Vietnam War nurse Diane Carlson Evans to answer that question—and the answer was a heavy one. Learn More

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Hidden in the Heavens

The Hidden History of the American Dream

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Here Comes the Sun

Help!

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Heiresses

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