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Power, Splendor, and Genius: Famous Figures of the Baroque
Great personalities from literature, art, music, philosophy, science, and politicsBy 5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies, George FritscheNarrated by George FritscheLength1h 50m
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Power, Splendor, and Genius – Great Figures of the Baroque Era
Magnificent palaces, groundbreaking discoveries, great art, and powerful rulers—the Baroque was an era of contrasts. In this audiobook, you will encounter 19 extraordinary figures from the worlds of politics, music, art, science, philosophy, and literature who shaped their times and changed the world. Meet the Sun King, Louis XIV; discover the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach and Isaac Newton; admire the masterpieces of Rubens and Rembrandt; and join thinkers like Leibniz and Descartes on their journey toward new insights. An enthralling audio journey through an era defined by splendor, power, creativity, and scientific revolutions.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length1 hr 50 mins
Narrated byGeorge Fritsche
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJul 31, 2026
LanguageGerman
Table of contents
1King Louis XIV.: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
2Tsar Peter the Great: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
3Tsarina Catherine the Great: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
4Queen Elizabeth I of England: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
5Mary Stuart: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
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6Johann Sebastian Bach: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
7Peter Paul Rubens: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
8Rembrandt: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
9René Descartes: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
10Francis Bacon: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
11Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
12Voltaire: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
13Sir Isaac Newton: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
14Galileo Galilei: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
15Dom Perignon: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
16Willem Jansz: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
17Abel Tasman: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
18William Shakespeare: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
19Baltasar Gracián: A short biography (5 Minute Biographies)
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