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Rome and Persia

The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry

by Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

20 hours 25 min

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires ... Read more

$44.99 USD

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires
... Read more
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Henry V

The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King

by Dan Jones ...

Narrated by Dan Jones ...

Unabridged

14 hours 41 min

**"Ambitious... With meticulous research and in lively style, Jones presents us with the man beyond the Shakespeare character."—The New York Times“The best biography yet of England’s greatest king."—Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs and JerusalemThe New York Times bestselling author returns with a biography examining the dramatic life and unparalleled leadership of England's greatest ... Read more

$25.00 USD

**"Ambitious... With meticulous research and in lively style, Jones presents us with the man beyond the Shakespeare character."—The New York Times“The best biography yet of England’s greatest king."—Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs and JerusalemThe New York Times bestselling author returns with a biography examining the dramatic life and unparalleled leadership of England's greatest
... Read more
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The Shadow War

Inside Russia's and China's Secret Operations to Defeat America

by Jim Sciutto ...

Narrated by Jim Sciutto ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

CNN’s Chief National Security Correspondent reveals the invisible fronts of twenty-first century warfare and identifies the ongoing battles being waged—often without the public’s full knowledge—from disinformation campaigns to advanced satellite weaponry.The United States is currently under attack from multiple adversaries—yet most Americans have no idea of the dangers threatening us. In this eye ... Read more

$28.99 USD

CNN’s Chief National Security Correspondent reveals the invisible fronts of twenty-first century warfare and identifies the ongoing battles being waged—often without the public’s full knowledge—from disinformation campaigns to advanced satellite weaponry.The United States is currently under attack from multiple adversaries—yet most Americans have no idea of the dangers threatening us. In this eye
... Read more
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The Peloponnesian War

by Donald Kagan ...

Narrated by Bill Wallace ...

Unabridged

19 hours 2 min

For almost three decades at the end of the fifth century BC the ancient world was torn apart in a conflict that was, within its historical context, as dramatic, divisive, and destructive as the great world wars of the twentieth century. The Peloponnesian War pitted Greek against Greek: the Athenians, with their glorious empire, rich legacy of democracy and political rights, and extraordinary ... Read more

$27.95 USD

For almost three decades at the end of the fifth century BC the ancient world was torn apart in a conflict that was, within its historical context, as dramatic, divisive, and destructive as the great world wars of the twentieth century. The Peloponnesian War pitted Greek against Greek: the Athenians, with their glorious empire, rich legacy of democracy and political rights, and extraordinary
... Read more
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234 Ancient Rome Facts

Gladiators, Emperors, and Ruthless Power

by Scott Matthews ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Nico Rhodes E ...

Unabridged

6 hours 49 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you fascinated by Ancient Rome but looking for more than just battles? Have you ever wondered how a small village on the Tiber grew into one of history's greatest empires?Welcome to 234 Ancient Rome Facts: Gladiators, Emperors, and Ruthless Power. This audiobook goes beyond dates and names to explore the forces, ideas, and people that shaped a ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you fascinated by Ancient Rome but looking for more than just battles? Have you ever wondered how a small village on the Tiber grew into one of history's greatest empires?Welcome to 234 Ancient Rome Facts: Gladiators, Emperors, and Ruthless Power. This audiobook goes beyond dates and names to explore the forces, ideas, and people that shaped a
... Read more
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The Franco-Prussian War

1870–71

by Dr Stephen Badsey ...

Narrated by Ric Jerrom ...

Series series Essential Histories
Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

Bloomsbury presents The Franco-Prussian War by Stephen Badsey, read by Ric Jerrom.This is an introduction to the Franco-Prussian War, a war that marked the beginning of the creation of modern Europe.The Franco-Prussian War started in 1870 when Otto von Bismarck engineered a war with the French Second Empire under Napoleon III, as part of his plan to unite Prussia with the southern German states as ... Read more

$12.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Franco-Prussian War by Stephen Badsey, read by Ric Jerrom.This is an introduction to the Franco-Prussian War, a war that marked the beginning of the creation of modern Europe.The Franco-Prussian War started in 1870 when Otto von Bismarck engineered a war with the French Second Empire under Napoleon III, as part of his plan to unite Prussia with the southern German states as
... Read more
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Alexander the Great

The True Story of the Life & Time of the Ancient Military Leader

by Liam Dale ...

Narrated by Liam Dale ...

Series series The History Journals
Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Explore Alexander the Great's life through an hourly history tour. Alexander's name remains etched in ancient history, known for his conquests, remarkable horse, and premature death. Delve into this fascinating story, no need for in-depth knowledge of ancient Greece. Alexander's legacy endures, making his tale relevant to the present and future.Discover:- His life from beginning to end- How his ... Read more

$5.45 USD

Explore Alexander the Great's life through an hourly history tour. Alexander's name remains etched in ancient history, known for his conquests, remarkable horse, and premature death. Delve into this fascinating story, no need for in-depth knowledge of ancient Greece. Alexander's legacy endures, making his tale relevant to the present and future.Discover:- His life from beginning to end- How his
... Read more
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Operation Barras

by William Fowler ...

Narrated by Matt Addis ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

The inside story of the most daring SAS rescue mission everIn September 2000 eleven British soldiers were captured by a notorious militia gang in Sierra Leone. The so-called 'West Side Boys' had subjected their part of the country to a long reign of terror, murdering, kidnapping and mutilating anyone who stood in their way.Now British soldiers were at their mercy. Surrounded and hopelessly ... Read more

$27.99 USD

The inside story of the most daring SAS rescue mission everIn September 2000 eleven British soldiers were captured by a notorious militia gang in Sierra Leone. The so-called 'West Side Boys' had subjected their part of the country to a long reign of terror, murdering, kidnapping and mutilating anyone who stood in their way.Now British soldiers were at their mercy. Surrounded and hopelessly
... Read more
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The Greatest Generation

by Albert Jack ...

Narrated by Albert Jack ...

Unabridged

2 hours 46 min

The Greatest Generation is the first hand account of an English soldier who began his army career with the Long Range Desert Group in 1940, raided with David's Sterling's Special Air Service, volunteered for the 1st Airborne Division and took part in their first ever jump.He then transferred to the 6th Airborne in 1943 and with them he dropped at Pegasus Bridge, battled the Bulge, jumped the Rhine ... Read more

$5.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Greatest Generation is the first hand account of an English soldier who began his army career with the Long Range Desert Group in 1940, raided with David's Sterling's Special Air Service, volunteered for the 1st Airborne Division and took part in their first ever jump.He then transferred to the 6th Airborne in 1943 and with them he dropped at Pegasus Bridge, battled the Bulge, jumped the Rhine
... Read more
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Pumpkinflowers

A Soldier's Story of a Forgotten War

by Matti Friedman ...

Narrated by Matti Friedman ...

Unabridged

5 hours 31 min

“A book about young men transformed by war, written by a veteran whose dazzling literary gifts gripped my attention from the first page to the last.” —The Wall Street Journal“Friedman’s sober and striking new memoir . . . [is] on a par with Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried -- its Israeli analog.” —The New York Times Book ReviewIt was just one small hilltop in a small, unnamed... ... Read more

$18.99 USD

“A book about young men transformed by war, written by a veteran whose dazzling literary gifts gripped my attention from the first page to the last.” —The Wall Street Journal“Friedman’s sober and striking new memoir . . . [is] on a par with Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried -- its Israeli analog.” —The New York Times Book ReviewIt was just one small hilltop in a small, unnamed...
... Read more
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England Under the Normans: The Turbulent History of Normandy’s Attempts to Maintain the English Throne

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Michelle Humphries ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

William the Conqueror’s conquest of Britain arguably made him the most important figure in shaping the course of English history, but modern caricatures of this vitally important medieval figure are largely based on ignorance. William is a fascinating and complex figure, in many ways the quintessential warrior king of this period. Inheriting the Duchy of Normandy while still an infant and forced ... Read more

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William the Conqueror’s conquest of Britain arguably made him the most important figure in shaping the course of English history, but modern caricatures of this vitally important medieval figure are largely based on ignorance. William is a fascinating and complex figure, in many ways the quintessential warrior king of this period. Inheriting the Duchy of Normandy while still an infant and forced
... Read more
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Culloden

The History and Archaeology of the Last Clan Battle

Narrated by Derek Perkins ...

Unabridged

6 hours

In battle at Culloden Moor on April 16, 1746, the Jacobite cause was dealt a mortal blow. The power of the Highland clans was broken. And the image of sword-wielding Highlanders charging into a hail of lead delivered by the red-coated battalions of the Hanoverian army has passed into legend. The battle was decisive—it was a turning point in British history. And yet our perception of this critical ... Read more

$24.99 USD

In battle at Culloden Moor on April 16, 1746, the Jacobite cause was dealt a mortal blow. The power of the Highland clans was broken. And the image of sword-wielding Highlanders charging into a hail of lead delivered by the red-coated battalions of the Hanoverian army has passed into legend. The battle was decisive—it was a turning point in British history. And yet our perception of this critical
... Read more
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Steppe Nomads, The: The History of the Different Nomadic Groups and Their Raids into Europe

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Bill Caufield ...

Unabridged

6 hours 42 min

Though history is usually written by the victors, the lack of a particularly strong writing tradition from the Mongols ensured that history was largely written by those who they vanquished. Because of this, their portrayal in the West and the Middle East has been extraordinarily (and in many ways unfairly) negative for centuries, at least until recent revisions to the historical record. The ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Though history is usually written by the victors, the lack of a particularly strong writing tradition from the Mongols ensured that history was largely written by those who they vanquished. Because of this, their portrayal in the West and the Middle East has been extraordinarily (and in many ways unfairly) negative for centuries, at least until recent revisions to the historical record. The
... Read more
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When the Clouds Fell from the Sky

A Daughter's Search for Her Father in the Killing Fields of Cambodia

by Robert Carmichael ...

Narrated by Roger Davis ...

Unabridged

14 hours 42 min

'An outstanding book of astonishing power . . . One finishes it with an ache in the heart'Jon Swain, writer and foreign correspondent, author of River of Time'Like Auschwitz, like Stalin's purges, the mass murders of the Khmer Rouge are one of those extraordinary events that make us wonder about the human capacity for evil. Through a profoundly moving tale that weaves together the connected ... Read more

$24.99 USD

'An outstanding book of astonishing power . . . One finishes it with an ache in the heart'Jon Swain, writer and foreign correspondent, author of River of Time'Like Auschwitz, like Stalin's purges, the mass murders of the Khmer Rouge are one of those extraordinary events that make us wonder about the human capacity for evil. Through a profoundly moving tale that weaves together the connected
... Read more
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Hundred Years’ War, The

History of the War between the French and English in the 14th Century

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Kelly Fraser ...

Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

The Hundred Years' War was a series of prolonged and intense conflicts between the kingdoms of England and France, spanning from 1337 to 1453. At its core, the war was rooted in a bitter dispute over the French throne, which was claimed by both the English royal House of Plantagenet and the French House of Valois. This disagreement over succession became more than a dynastic struggle; it evolved ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Hundred Years' War was a series of prolonged and intense conflicts between the kingdoms of England and France, spanning from 1337 to 1453. At its core, the war was rooted in a bitter dispute over the French throne, which was claimed by both the English royal House of Plantagenet and the French House of Valois. This disagreement over succession became more than a dynastic struggle; it evolved
... Read more
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Words of War

The story of the Second World War revealed in eye-witness letters, speeches and diaries

by Anthony Richards, Imperial War Imperial War Museum ...

Narrated by Daphne Kouma, Homer Todiwala, Matthew Spencer, Peter Kenny ...

Unabridged

6 hours 57 min

The Imperial War Museum open its world-famous archives to celebrate the letters, diaries and spoken words of those who witnessed the key events of the Second World War.During the Second World War, across the frontline as well as on the Home Front, millions of people recorded their thoughts of their experiences - whether in letters, their personal diaries or those prosecuting the war giving ... Read more

$31.99 USD

The Imperial War Museum open its world-famous archives to celebrate the letters, diaries and spoken words of those who witnessed the key events of the Second World War.During the Second World War, across the frontline as well as on the Home Front, millions of people recorded their thoughts of their experiences - whether in letters, their personal diaries or those prosecuting the war giving
... Read more
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LIBAN, État de survie

by Fouad Khoury-Helou ...

Narrated by Isidore Amos ...

Unabridged

4 hours 47 min

Le Liban est souvent décrit comme « un Etat failli le plus réussi du 21ème siècle ». Cette ironie décrit parfaitement la réalité du pays, qui recèle des forces vives, un potentiel économique et culturel remarquable, mais qui subit des violences extrêmes et inextricables. Ce livre, qui se lit comme un thriller, retrace cette histoire mouvementée depuis le 19ème siècle : celle d’un pays condamné à ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Le Liban est souvent décrit comme « un Etat failli le plus réussi du 21ème siècle ». Cette ironie décrit parfaitement la réalité du pays, qui recèle des forces vives, un potentiel économique et culturel remarquable, mais qui subit des violences extrêmes et inextricables. Ce livre, qui se lit comme un thriller, retrace cette histoire mouvementée depuis le 19ème siècle : celle d’un pays condamné à
... Read more
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Forged in War

A military history of Russia from its beginnings to today

by Mark Galeotti ...

Narrated by Simon Shepherd ...

Unabridged

15 hours 31 min

Bloomsbury presents Forged in War: A military history of Russia from its beginnings to today by Mark Galeotti, read by Simon Shepherd.A masterful history of how war and insecurity, both real and perceived, have driven Russia’s destiny for centuries, including the disastrous invasion of Ukraine.Putin retains his stranglehold on his position in Russia despite an almost ruinous invasion of Ukraine. ... Read more

$23.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Forged in War: A military history of Russia from its beginnings to today by Mark Galeotti, read by Simon Shepherd.A masterful history of how war and insecurity, both real and perceived, have driven Russia’s destiny for centuries, including the disastrous invasion of Ukraine.Putin retains his stranglehold on his position in Russia despite an almost ruinous invasion of Ukraine.
... Read more
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In Distant Lands

A Short History of the Crusades

by Lars Brownworth ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

8 hours

In the late fall of 1095, Pope Urban II gave a speech in Clermont, France, and set all of Europe into motion. As many as a hundred and fifty thousand people eventually responded to the call, leaving everything they knew behind to undertake what appeared to be a fool's mission: marching several thousand miles into enemy territory to reconquer Jerusalem for Christendom. Against all odds they ... Read more

$16.99 USD

In the late fall of 1095, Pope Urban II gave a speech in Clermont, France, and set all of Europe into motion. As many as a hundred and fifty thousand people eventually responded to the call, leaving everything they knew behind to undertake what appeared to be a fool's mission: marching several thousand miles into enemy territory to reconquer Jerusalem for Christendom. Against all odds they
... Read more
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Las guerras sijs

Una guía fascinante sobre los orígenes, las batallas y el legado de los conflictos anglosajones y sijs del siglo XIX

by Captivating History ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Luis E ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Descubra la saga del Imperio sij y su última batalla contra el Raj británicoEn las páginas de esta fascinante narración, se despliega la asombrosa crónica del Imperio sij, revelando una historia de valor, resistencia y el feroz choque entre imperios. Este libro es un portal a una época pasada, en la que el ejército sij, aclamado como la fuerza india ... Read more

$14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Descubra la saga del Imperio sij y su última batalla contra el Raj británicoEn las páginas de esta fascinante narración, se despliega la asombrosa crónica del Imperio sij, revelando una historia de valor, resistencia y el feroz choque entre imperios. Este libro es un portal a una época pasada, en la que el ejército sij, aclamado como la fuerza india
... Read more
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The Generals

69 Generals, 69 Authors, 69 Lessons in History

by Iain Dale ...

Narrated by Iain Dale ...

Unabridged

22 hours 1 min

With the world in turmoil there is is considerable global interest in the record of military commanders in various countries throughout the ages. But what made them successful? And why have they become military legends? How much is it to do with their strategic abilities, leadership qualities or force of personality? These are the questions this book seeks to answer. Using the same structure as ... Read more

$31.99 USD

With the world in turmoil there is is considerable global interest in the record of military commanders in various countries throughout the ages. But what made them successful? And why have they become military legends? How much is it to do with their strategic abilities, leadership qualities or force of personality? These are the questions this book seeks to answer. Using the same structure as
... Read more
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Battlefield Journeys: Travel to Historic War Sites

by Jepson V. Watkins ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 16 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a unique journey with Battlefield Journeys: Travel to Historic War Sites, a book that seamlessly blends historical exploration with personal reflection. This compelling read takes you on a global tour of the blood-soaked landscapes where history was shaped and heroes were forged. From the windswept beaches of Normandy to the haunting trenches ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a unique journey with Battlefield Journeys: Travel to Historic War Sites, a book that seamlessly blends historical exploration with personal reflection. This compelling read takes you on a global tour of the blood-soaked landscapes where history was shaped and heroes were forged. From the windswept beaches of Normandy to the haunting trenches
... Read more
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Weird Middle Ages, The: A Collection of Mysterious Stories, Odd Customs, and Strange Superstitions from Medieval Times

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Kelly McGee ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

In the time period between the fall of Rome and the spread of the Renaissance across the European continent, many of today’s European nations were formed, the Catholic Church rose to great prominence, some of history’s most famous wars occurred, and a social class system was instituted that lasted over 1,000 years. A lot of activity took place during a period frequently labeled derogatively as the ... Read more

$6.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the time period between the fall of Rome and the spread of the Renaissance across the European continent, many of today’s European nations were formed, the Catholic Church rose to great prominence, some of history’s most famous wars occurred, and a social class system was instituted that lasted over 1,000 years. A lot of activity took place during a period frequently labeled derogatively as the
... Read more
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The Disgrace of America’s Empire

Loving a Country that Doesn’t Love You

by Michael J. Henderson ...

Narrated by Andrew White ...

Unabridged

1 hour 21 min

Unveiling a searing narrative of sacrifice, betrayal, and resilience, The Disgrace of America’s Empire tells the stories of forgotten patriots—Black, Latino, Asian, and LGBTQ+ soldiers who served the United States with valor, only to face discrimination, deportation, and systemic injustice upon their return.Through the lives of these brave men and women, Michael J. Henderson exposes the hidden ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unveiling a searing narrative of sacrifice, betrayal, and resilience, The Disgrace of America’s Empire tells the stories of forgotten patriots—Black, Latino, Asian, and LGBTQ+ soldiers who served the United States with valor, only to face discrimination, deportation, and systemic injustice upon their return.Through the lives of these brave men and women, Michael J. Henderson exposes the hidden
... Read more

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