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The Siege of Leningrad
- The Greatest Battles in History
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Tom McElroy
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
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When the Soviet-Nazi nonaggression pact of 1939 was broken by a German offensive against Russia, the surprised Red Army was quickly driven eastward away from the border with Poland, and Russian forces found themselves in a desperate attempt to defend major Russian cities from the Germany invaders. Leningrad, which had a population of roughly three million on the eve of the German attack, was one of the victims of the Russian unpreparedness, but once the siege began in the fall of 1941, the Soviets knew they were in a desperate struggle to the death.
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The Siege of Leningrad
- The Greatest Battles in History
- Narrated by: Tom McElroy
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
- Release date: 10-07-15
- Language: English
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The Pleistocene Era
- The History of the Ice Age and the Dawn of Modern Humans
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
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The Pleistocene spans a period from around 2.5 million years ago (mya) to just over 12,000 years ago, and it was an epoch of enormous change on Earth, mainly characterized by climate changes involving fluctuations between periods of extreme heat and long periods of glaciation. This period is commonly known as the Ice Age, despite the fact there were actually a number of separate periods of cold. The Pleistocene Era: The History of the Ice Age and the Dawn of Modern Humans looks at the development of the era, what life on Earth was like, and the origins of archaic humans.
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The Pleistocene Era
- The History of the Ice Age and the Dawn of Modern Humans
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 21-01-21
- Language: English
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The Planet X Hypothesis
- The History and Legacy of the Theory That the Solar System Has a Hidden Planet
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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The question of man’s place in the extended universe has been pondered by every known culture since the beginning of recorded history. Lacking the means to prove otherwise, discussions of an alternative to Earth’s solitary existence have remained conceptual. The ongoing debate is spurred by the appearance of unexplainable phenomena through the centuries in the atmosphere and the space beyond, so much so that contact with alien civilizations has been depicted in some of the most ancient examples of representational art.
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The Planet X Hypothesis
- The History and Legacy of the Theory That the Solar System Has a Hidden Planet
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
- Release date: 11-08-23
- Language: English
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The Roman Province of Judea
- The Turbulent History and Legacy of Rome’s Rule in Ancient Israel and Judah
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
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The history of Judea is, of course, inextricably linked to the history of the Jewish people, their dispersal throughout the Mediterranean world, and their reestablishment of the modern state of Israel in the wake of the Holocaust. And among all the tumultuous events associated with Jewish history, few can rival the period of Roman rule during the first century CE. The Roman Province of Judea examines one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of the Roman Empire.
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The Roman Province of Judea
- The Turbulent History and Legacy of Rome’s Rule in Ancient Israel and Judah
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Release date: 28-12-17
- Language: English
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The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich: The Czech Resistance's Killing of the Top Nazi Official During World War II
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Todd Van Linda
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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Cloak and dagger adventure, with daring commandos parachuted deep behind enemy lines to kill a sinister mastermind, belongs chiefly to the realm of thriller novels or films.
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Awful book, not really a book at all
- By TJ on 14-09-23
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The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich: The Czech Resistance's Killing of the Top Nazi Official During World War II
- Narrated by: Todd Van Linda
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
- Release date: 02-06-15
- Language: English
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The Maccabean Revolt
- The History and Legacy of the Jewish Uprising against the Seleucid Empire that Restored Judea’s Religious Freedom
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
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In 722 BCE, the Neo-Assyrian Empire destroyed the kingdom of Israel, and after a siege of three years, the city of Samaria fell to the troops of Sargon II. As was a common practice in the ancient world, the victor uprooted the inhabitants and forced them into exile, scattering the refugees throughout Asia Minor and possibly Africa to destroy them as a cohesive group and prevent them from possibly revolting. That exile brought about the end of the 10 lost tribes of Israel. Only the much smaller and less important kingdom of Judah, nestled in the arid lands of the south, survived....
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The Maccabean Revolt
- The History and Legacy of the Jewish Uprising against the Seleucid Empire that Restored Judea’s Religious Freedom
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Release date: 14-04-20
- Language: English
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African Mythology and Folklore
- The Origins and History of Legends and Myths Across Africa
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
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The modern history of Africa was, until very recently, written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man, who had forcefully entered the continent during a particularly hubristic and dynamic phase of European history. The embrace of Christianity and Islam, even today, is not necessarily to the exclusion of ancestral spirits, nor the essentials of witchcraft and sorcery. The precarious security of albino people in east and central Africa, whose body parts are sought after in traditional “medicine,” is testimony to the fact that these superstitions are alive and well.
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African Mythology and Folklore
- The Origins and History of Legends and Myths Across Africa
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 08-05-20
- Language: English
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The Dissolution of Yugoslavia: The History of the Yugoslav Wars and the Political Problems That Led to Yugoslavia’s Demise
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
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The Dissolution of Yugoslavia: The History of the Yugoslav Wars and the Political Problems that Led to Yugoslavia’s Demise examines how the multicultural nation broke apart in the 1980s and 1990s...you will learn about the Yugoslave Wars like never before.
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The Dissolution of Yugoslavia: The History of the Yugoslav Wars and the Political Problems That Led to Yugoslavia’s Demise
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 31-12-18
- Language: English
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The Kim Dynasty of North Korea
- The Notorious History of the Hermit Kingdom's Supreme Leaders
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
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To say that the so-called Supreme Commanders of North Korea have been sticklers for submission would trivialize the more-than-troubling state of affairs that has plagued this precarious place for decades. The fearsome Kim regime, though relatively fresh in comparison to powerful dynasties that lasted for centuries, has become one of history's most controversial bloodlines, and not without cause.
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good insight.
- By Kindle Customer on 07-03-20
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The Kim Dynasty of North Korea
- The Notorious History of the Hermit Kingdom's Supreme Leaders
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 20-12-17
- Language: English
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Legends of Hollywood: The Life and Legacy of Greta Garbo
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Deborah Fennelly
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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Of all the great movie stars, there may be none more enigmatic than Greta Garbo, who remains internationally famous despite the fact her life and career raise more questions than answers. How did a Swedish actress with very little film acting experience in her native land arrive in the United States and achieve instant stardom? Most actresses had to wait years before they were offered starring roles in major films, yet Garbo was ushered to the front of the line and perched atop the MGM pantheon.
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Legends of Hollywood: The Life and Legacy of Greta Garbo
- Narrated by: Deborah Fennelly
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
- Release date: 25-06-15
- Language: English
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American Legends: The Life of Johnny Carson
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Stacy Hinkle
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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Among America's comedians, few - if any - have had the kind of influence on pop culture and society like Johnny Carson, the iconic host of The Tonight Show from 1962-1992. In addition to winning too many awards to count, Carson is proof that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as admitted by subsequent comedy show hosts like Jay Leno and David Letterman, who not only vied to replace Carson but also used his format for their own shows (and still continue to do so).
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American Legends: The Life of Johnny Carson
- Narrated by: Stacy Hinkle
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Release date: 18-06-15
- Language: English
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British Folk Magic
- The History of Magical Practices Across Great Britain
- By: Charles River Editors, Sean McLachlan
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
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Great Britain is an ancient land steeped in history and tradition. Its rolling countryside is dotted with prehistoric burial mounds and stone circles. Brooding castles hold tales of bloodshed and honor. Medieval churches have elaborate stained glass windows and gruesome carvings, reflecting a mixture of hope and darkness.
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Wonderful little book
- By Alexander on 10-02-23
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British Folk Magic
- The History of Magical Practices Across Great Britain
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Release date: 20-09-16
- Language: English
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The Slavs and the Slave Trade
- The History of Enslaved Slavs Across Eastern Europe and the Islamic World
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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Whereas for much of human history slavery was somewhat arbitrary, in its later forms, it often had a discriminatory component, typically based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. This distinction shows how the practitioners of slavery justified the practice in terms of ideology, and Slavic people were discriminated against within the Ottoman Empire. Slavs had lived in the lands of today’s Eastern European region for centuries.
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The Slavs and the Slave Trade
- The History of Enslaved Slavs Across Eastern Europe and the Islamic World
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Release date: 01-12-21
- Language: English
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Artemis: The Origins and History of the Greek Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt
- By: Charles River Editors, Andrew Scott
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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Artemis had one of the most widespread cults in the Greek world, perhaps due to her connection to nature, which can be a ubiquitous antagonist or boon-giver. Her association with nature may also explain why she was one of the oldest deities in the Greek pantheon, although her appearance in the Mycenaean Linear B script (the earliest form of Greek that has been deciphered, dating to as early as 1450 BCE) is still contested.
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short yet packed
- By Gordo on 27-10-22
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Artemis: The Origins and History of the Greek Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
- Release date: 02-10-17
- Language: English
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The Twin Towers
- The History of New York City's Original World Trade Center
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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Before its destruction in the attacks on September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center in New York consisted of two of the world's most recognizable buildings, representing the strength and wealth of New York City in particular and the United States in general. That was the goal all along for philanthropist David Rockefeller, who had largely self-financed the development of One Chase Manhattan Plaza in the late 1950s in the hopes that the 70 story skyscraper would help spur further development nearby.
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The Twin Towers
- The History of New York City's Original World Trade Center
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Release date: 01-03-17
- Language: English
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Hattusa
- The History and Legacy of the Ancient Hittites' Capital City
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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In 1595 BCE, a mysterious new army struck Babylon without warning, spreading terror throughout the city. These warriors would cross the ancient Near East, destroying anything in their way with ruthless efficiency. In a time of war and conquest, they were the mightiest military power of their age. They were the Hittites, a warlike civilization that rose in central Anatolia from the capital city of Hattusa.
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Hattusa
- The History and Legacy of the Ancient Hittites' Capital City
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Release date: 18-11-16
- Language: English
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Marshal Tito and Nicolae Ceaușescu: The Lives and Legacies of the Eastern Bloc’s Most Notorious Non-Soviet Leaders
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
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The World War II era produced many leaders of titanic determination, men whose strengths and weaknesses left an extraordinary imprint on historical affairs. The struggle between massively divergent ideologies, exacerbated by huge social changes affected by the world’s technological metamorphosis into the machine age, catapulted some individuals unexpectedly onto the world stage. This audiobook details the lives of two such men: Josip Broz Tito, better known to history as Marshal Tito, and Nicolae Ceaușescu, one of the 20th century’s most notorious dictators.
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Marshal Tito and Nicolae Ceaușescu: The Lives and Legacies of the Eastern Bloc’s Most Notorious Non-Soviet Leaders
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 09-01-19
- Language: English
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Hollow Earth
- A History of Strange Tales, Bizarre Beliefs, and Conspiracy Theories about the Earth's Core
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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The world is filled with mysteries, and even in the modern age, much of the planet remains unexplored. The depths of the oceans and the intricate and extensive cave systems that honeycomb some parts of the Earth are still largely unknown. Thus, it should come as no surprise that when it comes to this terra incognita, people have projected all sorts of ideas.
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very interesting
- By a3helmich on 15-08-18
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Hollow Earth
- A History of Strange Tales, Bizarre Beliefs, and Conspiracy Theories about the Earth's Core
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 29-09-17
- Language: English
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The Roman Army
- The History and Legacy of the Military That Revolutionized Ancient Warfare and Made Rome a Global Empire
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
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The Roman army is one of the most famous fighting forces in history. Through its power and prowess, a once obscure Italian city forged an empire that encircled the Mediterranean and covered half of Europe. The physical remains of its presence can be traced from the mountainous borders of Scotland to the arid deserts of Egypt, but its legacy is far greater and more enduring, as Rome's influence continues to shape the political, legal, and cultural landscape of Europe to this very day.
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Dreadful voice
- By Chris Bates on 29-12-17
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The Roman Army
- The History and Legacy of the Military That Revolutionized Ancient Warfare and Made Rome a Global Empire
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Release date: 20-12-17
- Language: English
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Bing Crosby and Bob Hope: The Golden Era of Hollywood's Most Popular Show Business Stars
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Steve Marvel
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
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In 1948 American polls rated Bing Crosby "the most admired man alive", and it's no surprise given how popular he was across every major form of entertainment during the decade. With a string of major hits, Crosby was the most popular singer in the country during that era. Of all the show business icons in American history, one of the most beloved was Bob Hope, whose career spanned over six decades across film, television, vaudeville, comedy, and touring and earned him uncountable accolades.
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Bing Crosby and Bob Hope: The Golden Era of Hollywood's Most Popular Show Business Stars
- Narrated by: Steve Marvel
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 09-06-15
- Language: English
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