Bestselling History Audiobooks

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu....

Legendary 17th century swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s exposition of sword fighting, strategy and zen philosophy....

From Morse Code to Wi-Fi is a clear, captivating journey through the ten biggest breakthroughs that transformed human connection forever.

Germany’s Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) is one of the most elite, secretive, and highly skilled special operations forces in the world—yet few outside military circles truly understand its origins, its purpose, or its extraordinary capabilities.

In the first light of dawn, as the Abu Dhabi desert shimmers in gold, a column of armored vehicles cuts through the sand with precision and purpose. Their movement is silent but deliberate—a reflection of the men and women who command them.

Discover all the foul facts about the Vile Victorians, including the murderers who wouldn't hang, when the first public loo was flushed and about stag hunting in Paddington Station....

From Soldier to Statesman: The Relentless Rise of Ulysses S. Grant by Jasmine Dyggan is a sweeping, deeply human portrait of one of America’s most misunderstood heroes — a man whose quiet strength, humility, and perseverance reshaped a nation.

Delta Force: The Missions is a gripping and unflinching chronicle of America’s most secretive and elite special operations unit.

The Great Train Robbery of 1963 is one of those rare events that never truly leaves the public imagination. It wasn’t only the money, though the amount was staggering. It wasn’t only the audacity, though the plan was bold enough to feel unreal.

During the mid-1980s, Howard Marks had 43 aliases, 89 phone lines, and owned 25 companies throughout the world. Whether bars, recording studios, or offshore banks, all were money-laundering vehicles serving his core activity: dope dealing. Marks began to deal small amounts of hashish while doing...

The SS City of Benares was born in the optimism of the interwar years. Launched in 1936 for the Ellerman Line, she embodied reliability, elegance, and the promise of safe passage between Britain and its empire.

World War II is remembered as the war of machines: tanks breaking through the Ardennes, bombers darkening European skies, and convoys of trucks pushing supplies to the front.

In the blood-soaked trenches of World War I, where courage was tested and humanity often lost, one regiment rewrote the meaning of heroism.

Brought to you by Penguin. Brimming with wry humour and fascinating insights, this is a vivid and varied portrait of a complex country. With his eightieth birthday looming, it crossed Michael Palin’s mind that now might be the time to hang up his boots, to lounge about at home, to take things...

Brought to you by Penguin. The wonderful new book from Britain's best-loved travel writer. In February 2025, Michael Palin travelled to Venezuela to get a sense of what life is like in one of South America's most culturally rich, vibrant but also troubled nations. In the journal he kept during...

Pocket History: The Troubles chronicles the 30 year long Irish Troubles. It begins right at the start with the first English invasion of Ireland and continues right up until present day....

Setting down his thoughts on swordplay, on winning, and on spirituality, legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi intended this modest work as a guide for his immediate disciples and future generations of samurai. He had little idea he was penning a masterpiece that would be eagerly devoured by...

In the evolving landscape of modern warfare, where the enemy may not wear a uniform and the battlefield may be a city street, surveillance has become not just important, but indispensable.

In the quiet Cambridgeshire countryside, between the villages of Coton and Madingley, lies a place where history and memory meet.

Listeners can discover all the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War on audio....