https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stupor-mundi--7014659enBooksCopyright Autobiographies Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a86e34bd840b607bef3b7b1a031a8c6a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stupor-mundi--7014659Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:25:22 +0000Lionel AllshornAutobiographies Genrespreaker41@podcastlibrary.orgFrederick II (1194-1250), under whose reign the Holy Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent, was called by his contemporaries "Stupor Mundi," the "astonishment of the world." 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This era is marked by relative peace and prosperity,...25969falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tudor-and-stuart-love-songs-john-potter-briscoe--74330337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74330337Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:20 +0000Lionel Allshorn"Tudor and Stuart Love Songs" by John Potter Briscoe delves into the rich tapestry of romantic expression during the Tudor and Stuart periods, showcasing the lyrical beauty and emotional depth of love songs from this era. This collection captures the...8422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roman-triumvirates-charles-merivale--74277025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74277025Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:36 +0000Lionel Allshorn"Roman Triumvirates" by Charles Merivale delves into the intricate power dynamics and political alliances that defined ancient Rome during the era of its triumvirates. 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Wyatt's work, rooted in the Renaissance, explores themes of desire and betrayal that resonate...2505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucinda-friedrich-von-schlegel--74050962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74050962Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:32 +0000Lionel Allshorn"Lucinda-Friedrich von Schlegel" invites listeners into a world rich with introspection and emotional depth, exploring the complexities of identity and existence. This work resonates with timeless themes of self-discovery and the human experience,...9044falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-years-of-my-life-1894-1899-alfred-dreyfus--73997532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73997532Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:28 +0000Lionel Allshorn"Five Years of My Life 1894-1899" by Alfred Dreyfus is a poignant memoir that recounts the harrowing experiences of Dreyfus during a tumultuous period in French history marked by injustice and anti-Semitism. This powerful narrative offers a firsthand...22469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-of-polar-exploration-g-firth-scott--73942428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73942428Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:04 +0000Lionel Allshorn"Romance of Polar Exploration" by G. Firth Scott invites listeners into the captivating world of Arctic and Antarctic adventures, where the allure of the unknown meets the human spirit's quest for discovery. This audiobook delves into the profound...31032falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/renaissance-and-the-reformation-a-textbook-of-european-history-1494-1610-emmeline-tanner--73881966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73881966Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:09 +0000Lionel Allshorn"Renaissance and the Reformation: A Textbook of European History 1494-1610" by Emmeline Tanner provides a comprehensive exploration of a pivotal era in European history that shaped modern thought and culture. 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The play delves into themes of love, class, and the clash of ideals, prompting audiences to reflect on the...11130falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/by-desert-ways-to-baghdad-louisa-jebb-wilkins--73283869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73283869Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:19:26 +0000Lionel Allshorn"By Desert Ways to Baghdad" by Louisa Jebb Wilkins invites listeners on a captivating journey through the landscapes and experiences that shape the path to Baghdad. This audiobook captures the essence of exploration and the human spirit's resilience,...25586falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stupor-mundi-the-life-and-times-of-frederick-ii-emperor-of-the-romans-king-of-sicily-and-jerusalem-1194-1250-lionel-allshorn--71895963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71895963Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:13 +0000Lionel AllshornFrederick II (1194-1250), under whose reign the Holy Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent, was called by his contemporaries "Stupor Mundi," the "astonishment of the world." Frequently at war with the papacy, which was hemmed in between...29620allshorn,emperor,frederick,jerusalem,king,mundi,romans,sicily,stupor,timesfalsefull