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On the Continent, the Turks besieged Vienna, Britain got embroiled first in the War of Jenkins' Ear and then in the War of the Austrian Succession, while Bonnie Prince Charlie took advantage of these distractions to mount the nearly successful Jacobite invasion of the "Forty-five." 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On the Continent, the Turks besieged Vienna, Britain got embroiled first in the War of Jenkins' Ear and then in the War of the Austrian Succession, while Bonnie Prince Charlie took advantage of these distractions to mount the nearly successful Jacobite invasion of the "Forty-five." Meanwhile, John Wesley's Methodism revived religious enthusiasm, Boswell immortalized Samuel Johnson and his friends, and Tom Jones embarked on an epic road trip in which Henry Fielding brought English society to life, warts and all. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>2a29bb51-8764-54da-89d1-1cd85f306229</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Bible (KJV) ApocryphaDeuterocanon 2 Maccabees-King James Version (KJV)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bible-kjv-apocryphadeuterocanon-2-maccabees-king-james-version-kjv--74358492</link><description><![CDATA[In this short book Edward Ellis Morris writes a vivid account of the reigns of the first two Georges. 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Meanwhile, John Wesley's Methodism revived religious enthusiasm, Boswell immortalized Samuel Johnson and his friends, and Tom Jones embarked on an epic road trip in which Henry Fielding brought English society to life, warts and all. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74358492</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:03:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74358492/bible_kjv_apocryphadeuterocanon_2_maccabees_king_james_version_kjv.mp3" length="48864604" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edward Ellis Morris</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this short book Edward Ellis Morris writes a vivid account of the reigns of the first two Georges. Scarcely had the fifty-four-year-old king assumed the throne when James Stuart roused the Highlanders in the "Fifteen." 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Meanwhile, John Wesley's Methodism revived religious enthusiasm, Boswell immortalized Samuel Johnson and his friends, and Tom Jones embarked on an epic road trip in which Henry Fielding brought English society to life, warts and all. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6102</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9a436e5047b2071ba0c1983ca414686.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Frederic the Great-Thomas Babington Macaulay</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/frederic-the-great-thomas-babington-macaulay--74213664</link><description><![CDATA[In this short book Edward Ellis Morris writes a vivid account of the reigns of the first two Georges. Scarcely had the fifty-four-year-old king assumed the throne when James Stuart roused the Highlanders in the "Fifteen." Five years later the collapse of the South Sea Company convulsed Britain and her first prime minister, Robert Walpole, emerged to stabilize the country's finances. George II succeeded his father in 1727 and Morris writes that "the new King was in person short, and like many short men, proud and touchy." Fortunately, he was guided by the wise Queen Caroline. On the Continent, the Turks besieged Vienna, Britain got embroiled first in the War of Jenkins' Ear and then in the War of the Austrian Succession, while Bonnie Prince Charlie took advantage of these distractions to mount the nearly successful Jacobite invasion of the "Forty-five." 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Meanwhile, John Wesley's Methodism revived religious enthusiasm, Boswell immortalized Samuel Johnson and his friends, and Tom Jones embarked on an epic road trip in which Henry Fielding brought English society to life, warts and all. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11780</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9a436e5047b2071ba0c1983ca414686.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field - Tales They Told to a Fellow Correspondent-Henry William Fischer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/abroad-with-mark-twain-and-eugene-field-tales-they-told-to-a-fellow-correspondent-henry-william-fischer--74160051</link><description><![CDATA[In this short book Edward Ellis Morris writes a vivid account of the reigns of the first two Georges. 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Meanwhile, John Wesley's Methodism revived religious enthusiasm, Boswell immortalized Samuel Johnson and his friends, and Tom Jones embarked on an epic road trip in which Henry Fielding brought English society to life, warts and all. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22626</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9a436e5047b2071ba0c1983ca414686.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Texas Cowboy; Or Fifteen Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony-Charles A. Siringo</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-cowboy-or-fifteen-years-on-the-hurricane-deck-of-a-spanish-pony-charles-a-siringo--74111821</link><description><![CDATA[In this short book Edward Ellis Morris writes a vivid account of the reigns of the first two Georges. 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Meanwhile, John Wesley's Methodism revived religious enthusiasm, Boswell immortalized Samuel Johnson and his friends, and Tom Jones embarked on an epic road trip in which Henry Fielding brought English society to life, warts and all. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22096</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9a436e5047b2071ba0c1983ca414686.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol. 7-Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/parallel-lives-of-the-noble-greeks-and-romans-vol-7-lucius-mestrius-plutarchus--74076805</link><description><![CDATA[In this short book Edward Ellis Morris writes a vivid account of the reigns of the first two Georges. 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Meanwhile, John Wesley's Methodism revived religious enthusiasm, Boswell immortalized Samuel Johnson and his friends, and Tom Jones embarked on an epic road trip in which Henry Fielding brought English society to life, warts and all. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74076805</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74076805/parallel_lives_of_the_noble_greeks_and_romans_vol_7_lucius_mestrius_plutarchus.mp3" length="258725228" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edward Ellis Morris</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this short book Edward Ellis Morris writes a vivid account of the reigns of the first two Georges. Scarcely had the fifty-four-year-old king assumed the throne when James Stuart roused the Highlanders in the "Fifteen." 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Meanwhile, John Wesley's Methodism revived religious enthusiasm, Boswell immortalized Samuel Johnson and his friends, and Tom Jones embarked on an epic road trip in which Henry Fielding brought English society to life, warts and all. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32308</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9a436e5047b2071ba0c1983ca414686.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sherman’s Recollections of California, 1846-1848, 1855-1857, from his Memoirs-William Tecumseh Sherman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherman-s-recollections-of-california-1846-1848-1855-1857-from-his-memoirs-william-tecumseh-sherman--74038724</link><description><![CDATA[In this short book Edward Ellis Morris writes a vivid account of the reigns of the first two Georges. 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His adventures and insights into the complexities of slavery continue to inspire and educate, making this work an enduring testament to the strength of the human will.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73685003</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:16:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73685003/narrative_of_the_life_and_adventures_of_henry_bibb_an_american_slave_henry_bibb.mp3" length="153482560" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edward Ellis Morris</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave" is a powerful firsthand account of the life of Henry Bibb, who escaped the bonds of slavery to share his experiences and struggles. 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This segment delves into the historical forces that shaped international relations, revealing how the legacies of imperialism continue to influence contemporary geopolitical landscapes. As listeners engage with Moon's insights, they will find enduring themes of power, conflict, and the quest for dominance that resonate in today's world. The exploration of these complex interactions offers a valuable perspective on the ongoing challenges faced by nations, making this audiobook a compelling listen for anyone interested in understanding the roots of modern political tensions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73301518</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73301518/20957_imperialism_and_world_politics_part_3_of_4_parker_thomas_moon.mp3" length="191104690" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edward Ellis Morris</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon explores the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its profound impact on global politics. This segment delves into the historical forces that shaped international relations,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon explores the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its profound impact on global politics. This segment delves into the historical forces that shaped international relations, revealing how the legacies of imperialism continue to influence contemporary geopolitical landscapes. As listeners engage with Moon's insights, they will find enduring themes of power, conflict, and the quest for dominance that resonate in today's world. The exploration of these complex interactions offers a valuable perspective on the ongoing challenges faced by nations, making this audiobook a compelling listen for anyone interested in understanding the roots of modern political tensions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23862</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9a436e5047b2071ba0c1983ca414686.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Early Hanoverians - Edward Ellis Morris</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-hanoverians-edward-ellis-morris--72086875</link><description><![CDATA[In this short book Edward Ellis Morris writes a vivid account of the reigns of the first two Georges. Scarcely had the fifty-four-year-old king assumed the throne when James Stuart roused the Highlanders in the "Fifteen." Five years later the collapse of the South Sea Company convulsed Britain and her first prime minister, Robert Walpole, emerged to stabilize the country's finances. George II succeeded his father in 1727 and Morris writes that "the new King was in person short, and like many short men, proud and touchy." Fortunately, he was guided by the wise Queen Caroline. On the Continent, the Turks besieged Vienna, Britain got embroiled first in the War of Jenkins' Ear and then in the War of the Austrian Succession, while Bonnie Prince Charlie took advantage of these distractions to mount the nearly successful Jacobite invasion of the "Forty-five." Meanwhile, John Wesley's Methodism revived religious enthusiasm, Boswell immortalized Samuel Johnson and his friends, and Tom Jones embarked on an epic road trip in which Henry Fielding brought English society to life, warts and all. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72086875</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:39:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72086875/early_hanoverians_edward_ellis_morris.mp3" length="217924986" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edward Ellis Morris</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this short book Edward Ellis Morris writes a vivid account of the reigns of the first two Georges. Scarcely had the fifty-four-year-old king assumed the throne when James Stuart roused the Highlanders in the "Fifteen." 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Meanwhile, John Wesley's Methodism revived religious enthusiasm, Boswell immortalized Samuel Johnson and his friends, and Tom Jones embarked on an epic road trip in which Henry Fielding brought English society to life, warts and all. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27241</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britain,convulsed,distractions,early,hanoverians,modern,morris,stabilize,touchy,writes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9a436e5047b2071ba0c1983ca414686.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
