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E. Nesbit - Royal Children of English History

From the first chapter: «History is a story, a story of things that happened to real live people in our England years ago; and the things that are happening here and now, and that are put in the newspapers, will be...

Cori Samuel 1 hour 12 minutes

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Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales

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Nennius - History of the Britons

One of the earliest recorded histories of Britain; Nennius wrote the book around 796BC. These days Nennius is recognised as being a teller, and embellisher, of historic characters and events; but his book is notable...

BUAES and 1 more 1 hour 27 minutes

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Einhard - Life of Charlemagne (Einhard)

Einhard was employed by Charlemagne as a court historian. At the request of Charlemagne's son and successor Louis the Pious, he wrote a biography of Charlemagne, the Vita Karoli Magni or Life of Charlemagne (c....

Sibella Denton and 4 more 1 hour 14 minutes

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Unknown - Magna Carta

The original document is in Latin so this can only be a fairly rough approximation of the actual content. The text used is the first version in the Gutenberg collection. — Magna Carta is the most significant early...

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Constitution of the United States of America, 1787

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United States Government - Constitution of the United States of America, 1787

This 1787 document defines the rights and responsibilities of federal government of the United States of America.

Kristen McQuillin 28 minutes

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History

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Abraham Lincoln - Gettysburg Address (version 2)

The Gettysburg Address is the most famous speech of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in United States history. It was delivered at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in...

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Abraham Lincoln - Gettysburg Address

It was a cloudy November day in 1863 when thousands gathered to hear renowned orator Edward Everett dedicate a national cemetary at the site of a pivotal battle early in July of that year. Also present to deliver «a...

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Patrick Henry - Give Me Liberty

This speech was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having singlehandedly convinced the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution delivering the Virginia...

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Multi-version (Weekly and Fortnightly poetry)

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Joaquin Miller - Columbus

This week, to celebrate Columbus Day, LibriVox volunteers bring you six recordings of Columbus by Joaquin Miller. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of October 8th, 2006.

Andrea L and 5 more 14 minutes

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Amendments to the United States Constitution (version 2)

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United States Government - Amendments to the United States Constitution (version 2)

The Constitution has a total of 27 amendments. The first ten, collectively known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified simultaneously. The following seventeen were ratified separately. (Summary from wikipedia.org)

Jim Cadwell 24 minutes

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Amendments to the United States Constitution

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United States Government - Amendments to the United States Constitution

The Amendments to the Constitution of the USA are a continuously modified document that attempts to secure all basic and other rights for American citizens. The most recent amendment was made in the early 1970's...

Shurtagal 19 minutes

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Stamp Act Congress - Declaration of Rights

On June 8, 1765 James Otis, supported by the Massachusetts Assembly sent a letter to each colony calling for a general meeting of delegates. The meeting was to be held in New York City in October. Representatives...

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Stolen Bacillus and other stories H. G. Wells

Eight Keys to Eden Mark Clifton

Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 2) William Blake

Russian Realities and Problems: Lectures delivered at Cambridge in August 1916

Short Story Collection Vol. 081

Around the World with the Children Frank G. Carpenter

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