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The Anarchy
- The Relentless Rise of the East India Company
- By: William Dalrymple
- Narrated by: Sid Sagar
- Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins
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The Anarchy tells the remarkable story of how one of the world’s most magnificent empires disintegrated and came to be replaced by a dangerously unregulated private company....
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Interesting story spoilt by poor narration
- By Gillian on 09-11-19
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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
- By: Jack Weatherford
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Jack Weatherford
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400....
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An enjoyable hagiography(?)
- By Nik Jewell on 16-05-18
By: Jack Weatherford
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47 Ronin
- By: John Allyn, Stephen Turnbull - foreword
- Narrated by: David Shih
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the definitive, fascinating account of this unforgettable tale of a band of samurai who defied the Emperor to avenge the disgrace and death of their master....
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A great story
- By Taarente on 08-08-23
By: John Allyn, and others
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Shogun
- The Life and Times of Tokugawa Ieyasu: Japan's Greatest Ruler
- By: A.L. Sadler, Stephen Turnbull - foreword, Alexander Bennett - foreword
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Uncover the true story of the man who unified medieval Japan....
By: A.L. Sadler, and others
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The Vietnam War
- An Intimate History
- By: Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders, Ken Burns, Brian Corrigan
- Length: 31 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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A vivid, uniquely powerful history of the conflict that tore America apart....
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Long boring US hagiography
- By Al Campos on 03-10-17
By: Geoffrey C. Ward, and others
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Orientalism
- By: Edward Said
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
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This landmark book, first published in 1978, remains one of the most influential books in the Social Sciences, particularly Ethnic Studies and Postcolonialism....
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One Of The Canons Of Cultural Studies
- By Stephen Gott on 30-06-18
By: Edward Said
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The Anarchy
- The Relentless Rise of the East India Company
- By: William Dalrymple
- Narrated by: Sid Sagar
- Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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The Anarchy tells the remarkable story of how one of the world’s most magnificent empires disintegrated and came to be replaced by a dangerously unregulated private company....
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Interesting story spoilt by poor narration
- By Gillian on 09-11-19
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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
- By: Jack Weatherford
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Jack Weatherford
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400....
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An enjoyable hagiography(?)
- By Nik Jewell on 16-05-18
By: Jack Weatherford
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47 Ronin
- By: John Allyn, Stephen Turnbull - foreword
- Narrated by: David Shih
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the definitive, fascinating account of this unforgettable tale of a band of samurai who defied the Emperor to avenge the disgrace and death of their master....
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A great story
- By Taarente on 08-08-23
By: John Allyn, and others
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Shogun
- The Life and Times of Tokugawa Ieyasu: Japan's Greatest Ruler
- By: A.L. Sadler, Stephen Turnbull - foreword, Alexander Bennett - foreword
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Uncover the true story of the man who unified medieval Japan....
By: A.L. Sadler, and others
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The Vietnam War
- An Intimate History
- By: Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders, Ken Burns, Brian Corrigan
- Length: 31 hrs and 15 mins
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A vivid, uniquely powerful history of the conflict that tore America apart....
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Long boring US hagiography
- By Al Campos on 03-10-17
By: Geoffrey C. Ward, and others
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Orientalism
- By: Edward Said
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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This landmark book, first published in 1978, remains one of the most influential books in the Social Sciences, particularly Ethnic Studies and Postcolonialism....
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One Of The Canons Of Cultural Studies
- By Stephen Gott on 30-06-18
By: Edward Said
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Ghost Wars
- The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
- By: Steve Coll
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 26 hrs and 48 mins
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The explosive first-hand account of America's secret history in Afghanistan....
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Fantastic story, brilliant narration but a terrible recording
- By carrosvoss on 24-05-20
By: Steve Coll
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The Jakarta Method
- Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program That Shaped Our World
- By: Vincent Bevins
- Narrated by: Tim Paige
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
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In 1965, the US government helped the Indonesian military kill approximately one million innocent civilians. This was one of the most important turning points of the 20th century, eliminating the largest communist party outside China and the USSR and inspiring copycat terror programs....
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Eye-opening!
- By Elyas on 15-03-21
By: Vincent Bevins
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China After Mao
- The Rise of a Superpower
- By: Frank Dikötter
- Narrated by: Daniel York Loh
- Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins
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From the Samuel Johnson Prize-winning author of Mao's Great Famine comes a timely and compelling account of China in the wake of Chairman Mao....
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Animal Farm but for real
- By Mark Cousins on 25-11-23
By: Frank Dikötter
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A Brief History of the Samurai
- Brief Histories
- By: Jonathan Clements
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
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From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior....
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Anecdotes bring life to samurai history
- By Tweetingcheetah on 27-07-14
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Koh-i-Noor
- The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond
- By: Anita Anand, William Dalrymple
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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The first comprehensive and authoritative history of the Koh-i-Noor, arguably the most celebrated and mythologised jewel in the world....
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excellent book, pronunciations a bit iffy
- By John Smith on 26-10-17
By: Anita Anand, and others
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A Book of Five Rings
- The Strategy of Musashi
- By: Miyamoto Musashi
- Narrated by: Alec Sand
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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Legendary 17th century swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s exposition of sword fighting, strategy and zen philosophy....
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horrible
- By Anonymous User on 20-07-20
By: Miyamoto Musashi
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Unforgiving Destiny: The Relentless Pursuit of a Black-Marketeer
- By: David McMillan
- Narrated by: David McMillan
- Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
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Unforgiving Destiny follows the true story of the 37-year pursuit by authorities on five continents to imprison and execute David McMillan as he travelled as an independent smuggler. Dogged by an obsessed DEA agent, he evades the death penalty in Thailand by escaping prison....
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Magnificent listen
- By PremiumLeather on 13-07-21
By: David McMillan
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Lost Enlightenment
- Central Asia's Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane
- By: S. Frederick Starr
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 25 hrs and 16 mins
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Lost Enlightenment chronicles this forgotten age of achievement, seeks to explain its rise, and explores the competing theories about the cause of its eventual demise....
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Fascinating, surprising and beautifully written
- By Jim on 23-11-13
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The Disappearing Act
- The Impossible Case of MH370
- By: Florence de Changy
- Narrated by: Laurence Bouvard
- Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins
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A remarkable piece of investigative journalism into one of the most pervasive and troubling mysteries of recent memory....
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A disappointment
- By Allister on 14-04-21
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Against the Grain
- A Deep History of the Earliest States
- By: James C. Scott
- Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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Why did humans abandon hunting and gathering for sedentary communities dependent on livestock and cereal grains and governed by precursors of today's states? Find out....
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Very thought-provoking
- By Caroline on 06-02-21
By: James C. Scott
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Hindu Mythology: Classic Stories of Hindu Myths, Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Monsters
- Classical Mythology, Book 5
- By: Scott Lewis
- Narrated by: Oliver Hunt
- Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Hindu mythology is rich in detail yet, at times, features many contradictions. In this audiobook, we are going to recount many favorite and classic stories of Hindu myths, gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters....
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Creation, self control and morality.
- By Norma Miles on 22-10-18
By: Scott Lewis
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The Jewish War
- By: Flavius Josephus
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 23 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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In AD 66, nationalist and religious revolutionaries in Judaea led a ferocious revolt of the Jewish people against the authority of mighty Rome....
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Great work; ruined by irritating narrator
- By Silvine on 01-05-15
By: Flavius Josephus
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The Book of Ninja: The Bansenshukai
- Japan's Premier Ninja Manual
- By: Antony Cummins, Yoshie Minami
- Narrated by: John Chancer
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
- Abridged
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In 1676, a ninja named Fujibayashi collected and combined information from the ninja clans of Iga—regarded to be the homeland of the ninja—and compiled it into an authoritative book....
By: Antony Cummins, and others
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Three Tigers, One Mountain
- A Journey Through the Bitter History and Current Conflicts of China, Korea, and Japan
- By: Michael Booth
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, "Two tigers cannot share the same mountain." However, in East Asia, there are three tigers on that mountain: China, Japan, and Korea, and they have a long history of turmoil and tension with each other....
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Hugely informative
- By Tim Gauntlett on 21-10-20
By: Michael Booth
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A War of Empires
- Japan, India, Burma & Britain: 1941-45
- By: Robert Lyman
- Narrated by: Roger May
- Length: 25 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1941 and 1942, the British and Indian armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its newly conquered territories throughout Asia. But change was coming....
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Excellent military history
- By Amazon Customer on 30-01-22
By: Robert Lyman
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History of Bali
- A Captivating Guide to Balinese History and the Impact This Island Has Had on the History of Indonesia and Southeast Asia
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the magic of the Indonesian island of Bali in this captivating book on its history, from the origins of Bali’s geological formation until modern times. Bali is known as “the Island of the Gods”, with its tens of thousands of temples and shrines....
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Recent history.
- By David McGregor on 03-04-24
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Man-Eaters of Kumaon
- By: Jim Corbett
- Narrated by: Clay Lomakayu
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Her tracks now–as she carried away the girl–led into the wilderness of rocks, some acres in extent, where the going was both difficult and dangerous....
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Great subject matter. Pity about the narration.
- By Raihan Ahmed on 05-12-23
By: Jim Corbett
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Uncovering Japanese Mythology
- Exploring the Ancient Stories, Legends, and Folktales of the Land of the Rising Sun (Mythology Collection, Book 6)
- By: Lucas Russo
- Narrated by: Robin LaRose
- Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
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Don't miss this opportunity to embrace a deeper understanding of life under the rising sun. Uncovering Japanese Mythology is your passport to a world that has thrived for over 2,000 years....
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Recommanded!!
- By Anonymous User on 28-09-23
By: Lucas Russo
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Bloody Okinawa
- The Last Great Battle of World War II
- By: Joseph Wheelan
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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A stirring narrative of World War II's final major battle—the Pacific war's largest, bloodiest, most savagely fought campaign—the last of its kind....
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Superbly Detailed
- By S. Morris on 19-11-21
By: Joseph Wheelan
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Japanese Mythology Collection 2
- Myths and Legends of Japan, Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan and Kwaidan
- By: Lafcadio Hearn, F. Hadland Davis, Richard Gordon Smith
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
- Length: 24 hrs and 13 mins
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Together, these three volumes form an essential collection for anyone fascinated by mythology, folklore, and the cultural heritage of Japan. Each story in this anthology is not just a tale. It's a window into the ancient soul of Japan, its people, and its enduring legacy.
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Enjoyable Tales for quiet time
- By Caroline Hannam on 08-04-24
By: Lafcadio Hearn, and others
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The Japanese
- A History in Twenty Lives
- By: Christopher Harding
- Narrated by: Christopher Harding
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
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Chris Harding's enormously enjoyable new book distils Japan's long, complex and fascinating history into the stories of 20 remarkable individuals....
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Superb story-telling
- By andrew thomas on 07-09-21
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No Surrender
- My Thirty-Year War
- By: Hiroo Onoda
- Narrated by: Lane Nishikawa
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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In the Spring of 1974, 2nd Lt. Hiroo Onoda of the Japanese army made world headlines when he emerged from the Philippine jungle after a thirty-year ordeal....
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Brilliant story and thoroughly fascinating
- By Billy edmundson on 16-01-23
By: Hiroo Onoda
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Hong Kong
- The History and Legacy of Asia’s Leading Financial Center
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
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Hong Kong: The History and Legacy of Asia’s Leading Financial Center chronicles the turbulent history of Hong Kong, and how it became one of the wealthiest places in the world despite its challenging political environment....
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Shadow of the Silk Road
- By: Colin Thubron
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
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Colin Thubron undertakes a journey along the greatest land route on earth: the Silk Road....
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Another world
- By Peter on 14-10-07
By: Colin Thubron
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Massacre in the Clouds
- An American Atrocity and the Erasure of History
- By: Kim A. Wagner
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In March 1906, American soldiers on the island of Jolo in the southern Philippines surrounded and killed 1000 local men, women, and children, known as Moros, on top of an extinct volcano. The so-called ‘Battle of Bud Dajo’ was hailed as a triumph over an implacable band of dangerous savages, a “brilliant feat of arms” according to President Theodore Roosevelt. Some contemporaries, including W.E.B. Du Bois and Mark Twain, saw the massacre for what it was, but they were the exception and the U.S. military authorities successfully managed to bury the story.
By: Kim A. Wagner
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Japan Travel Guide
- Discover the Essence of the Land of the Rising Sun with Expert Tips for Experiencing Japan's Top Sites, Hidden Spots, and Culinary Delights
- By: Clementine Thorne
- Narrated by: Cliff Weldon
- Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Born and raised amid Japan's cherry blossom-strewn paths and misty mountains, I've felt the pulse of the country in every serene garden and bustling city street. With profound admiration and joy, I present "Japan Travel Guide", a heartfelt tribute to the boundless beauty and spirit of the Land of the Rising Sun.
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Punjab
- A Tale of State Terrorism, Persecution, Econocide, and Genocide
- By: Bakhshish Singh Sandhu MD
- Narrated by: Ray Jericho
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever since the partition of the Indian subcontinent on August 15, 1947, into India and Pakistan, the erstwhile country of Punjab (the Indian-Punjab) has been occupied and colonized by India. A process of alien subjugation, domination, and exploitation of the Sikh state that began with the British colonization continues under the Republic of India. India is not only using Punjab's land and resources for itself but has also proceeded to destroy Sikh national, religious, linguistic, and cultural identity.
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Spoil
- Spoil - A Word Used by Lord Elgin to Describe the Treasures Looted from the Emperor of China's Summer Palace by British and French Troops in 1860
- By: Andrew Shaw
- Narrated by: Andrew Shaw
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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The West looted millions of priceless relics from China during the colonial era. It's time to give them back. This book tells the story of when they were stolen, who stole them and where they are now. It also offers a way to give China back its treasures which should be acceptable to everyone.
By: Andrew Shaw
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Be More Japan
- The Art of Japanese Living
- By: DK Eyewitness
- Narrated by: Hanako Footman
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Revised and updated, and with each page alive with facts, history and inspiration, Be More Japan unlocks the secrets behind modern Japanese living - whether you're eating sushi in London or enjoying the cherry blossoms in San Francisco. And if you're dreaming of a future trip to Japan, this book will get you closer to your destination before you've even departed.
By: DK Eyewitness
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Afgantsy
- The Russians in Afghanistan 1979-89
- By: Rodric Braithwaite
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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In this brilliant, myth-busting account, Rodric Braithwaite, the former British ambassador to Moscow, challenges much of what we know about the Soviets in Afghanistan. He provides an inside look at this little-understood episode, using first-hand accounts and piercing analysis to show the war as it was fought and experienced by the Russians.
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Massacre in the Clouds
- An American Atrocity and the Erasure of History
- By: Kim A. Wagner
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In March 1906, American soldiers on the island of Jolo in the southern Philippines surrounded and killed 1000 local men, women, and children, known as Moros, on top of an extinct volcano. The so-called ‘Battle of Bud Dajo’ was hailed as a triumph over an implacable band of dangerous savages, a “brilliant feat of arms” according to President Theodore Roosevelt. Some contemporaries, including W.E.B. Du Bois and Mark Twain, saw the massacre for what it was, but they were the exception and the U.S. military authorities successfully managed to bury the story.
By: Kim A. Wagner
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Japan Travel Guide
- Discover the Essence of the Land of the Rising Sun with Expert Tips for Experiencing Japan's Top Sites, Hidden Spots, and Culinary Delights
- By: Clementine Thorne
- Narrated by: Cliff Weldon
- Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Born and raised amid Japan's cherry blossom-strewn paths and misty mountains, I've felt the pulse of the country in every serene garden and bustling city street. With profound admiration and joy, I present "Japan Travel Guide", a heartfelt tribute to the boundless beauty and spirit of the Land of the Rising Sun.
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Punjab
- A Tale of State Terrorism, Persecution, Econocide, and Genocide
- By: Bakhshish Singh Sandhu MD
- Narrated by: Ray Jericho
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever since the partition of the Indian subcontinent on August 15, 1947, into India and Pakistan, the erstwhile country of Punjab (the Indian-Punjab) has been occupied and colonized by India. A process of alien subjugation, domination, and exploitation of the Sikh state that began with the British colonization continues under the Republic of India. India is not only using Punjab's land and resources for itself but has also proceeded to destroy Sikh national, religious, linguistic, and cultural identity.
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Spoil
- Spoil - A Word Used by Lord Elgin to Describe the Treasures Looted from the Emperor of China's Summer Palace by British and French Troops in 1860
- By: Andrew Shaw
- Narrated by: Andrew Shaw
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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The West looted millions of priceless relics from China during the colonial era. It's time to give them back. This book tells the story of when they were stolen, who stole them and where they are now. It also offers a way to give China back its treasures which should be acceptable to everyone.
By: Andrew Shaw
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Be More Japan
- The Art of Japanese Living
- By: DK Eyewitness
- Narrated by: Hanako Footman
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Revised and updated, and with each page alive with facts, history and inspiration, Be More Japan unlocks the secrets behind modern Japanese living - whether you're eating sushi in London or enjoying the cherry blossoms in San Francisco. And if you're dreaming of a future trip to Japan, this book will get you closer to your destination before you've even departed.
By: DK Eyewitness
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Afgantsy
- The Russians in Afghanistan 1979-89
- By: Rodric Braithwaite
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins
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In this brilliant, myth-busting account, Rodric Braithwaite, the former British ambassador to Moscow, challenges much of what we know about the Soviets in Afghanistan. He provides an inside look at this little-understood episode, using first-hand accounts and piercing analysis to show the war as it was fought and experienced by the Russians.
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A Tiger Rules the Mountain
- Cambodia’s Pursuit of Democracy
- By: Gordon Conochie
- Narrated by: Gordon Conochie, Ou Ritthy
- Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Learn about how the dichotomous twins of idealism and pragmatism, of freedom and power, and of hope and fear are pitched against each other, wrestling for the future of Cambodia. This is Cambodia through the lens of human stories in what journalists and politicians have called 'gripping', 'a tour de force' and 'a must read'.
By: Gordon Conochie
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Some People Need Killing
- By: Patricia Evangelista
- Narrated by: Patricia Evangelista
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Journalist Patricia Evangelista came of age in the aftermath of a street revolution that forged a new future for the Philippines. Three decades later, in the face of mounting inequality, the nation discovered the fragility of its democratic institutions under the regime of strongman Rodrigo Duterte.
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A book all Filipinos should read
- By TB- UK on 12-04-24
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Blood of the Samurai
- The Legendary Battles
- By: John White
- Narrated by: Ava Hadley
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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The samurai way of life is guided by three core values - loyalty, honor, and respect. These principles are more than just words; they are the basis of a strict code of conduct that governs every aspect of a samurai's life. Loyalty is the foundation of the samurai's relationship with their lord. It is not just blind obedience but an unwavering sense of duty and honor that compels them to protect their lord at all costs.
By: John White
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Ashoka
- Portrait of a Philosopher King
- By: Patrick Olivelle
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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In this deeply researched book, Patrick Olivelle draws on Ashoka's inscriptions and on the art and architecture he pioneered to craft a detailed picture of Ashoka as a ruler, a Buddhist, a moral philosopher, and an ecumenist who governed a vast multiethnic, multi-linguistic, and multi-religious empire.
By: Patrick Olivelle
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The Luzon Campaign 1945
- MacArthur Returns
- By: Nathan N. Prefer
- Narrated by: David Stifel
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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The Luzon campaign of 1945 was the longest island campaign of the Pacific War, lasting from January 1945 to September 1945, and only ended with the surrender of Imperial Japan. It is often overlooked or mentioned in passing by most histories of that war, yet hundreds of thousands of Americans and Japanese fought in some of the worst conditions imaginable for eight months to clear Luzon of the invaders.
By: Nathan N. Prefer
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The Classic of Filial Piety
- By: Kenneth Wolfe
- Narrated by: Kenneth B. Wolfe
- Length: 23 mins
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This is a new translation of the ancient Confucian classic, the Xiào Jīng ("Classic of Filial Piety").
By: Kenneth Wolfe
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A Letter to a Hindu
- By: Leo Tolstoy
- Narrated by: Michael Goodrick
- Length: 40 mins
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A Letter to a Hindu (also known as "A Letter to a Hindoo") was a letter written by Leo Tolstoy to Tarak Nath Das on 14 December 1908. The letter was written in response to two letters sent by Das, seeking support from the Russian author and thinker for India's independence from colonial rule. In A Letter to a Hindu, Tolstoy argued that only through the principle of love could the Indian people gain independence from colonial rule.
By: Leo Tolstoy
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The Book of Bushido
- The Complete Guide to Real Samurai Chivalry
- By: Antony Cummins
- Narrated by: John Chancer
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
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Dive into Japanese history—and discover who the samurai really were—in this fascinating study that reveals the flawed human warriors behind the idealistic myths.
By: Antony Cummins
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The Modern Art of War
- Sun Tzu's Hidden Path to Peace and Wholeness
- By: Hunter Liguore
- Narrated by: Kate Handford
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
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Sun Tzu’s Art of War has been read mostly as a book of war strategies that teaches us how to beat our opponents on the battlefield. The Modern Art of War presents a new interpretation: it isn't about conquering your enemies, devising strategies to overtake armies or getting ahead against your competitors. Instead, the real art of war is the fight to control your mind and the thoughts that rule it.
By: Hunter Liguore
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Revolusi
- Indonesia and the Birth of the Modern World
- By: David Van Reybrouck
- Narrated by: Neil Gardner
- Length: 22 hrs and 6 mins
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In August 1945, a handful of people raised a homemade cotton flag and announced the birth of a new nation. With the fourth largest population in the world, inhabiting islands that span an eighth of the globe, Indonesia became the first country to rid itself of colonial rule after WWII.
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Shri Ram Mandir
- Unveiled: Faith, Politics, and Culture
- By: Om Chaitanya
- Narrated by: Tim Freeberg-Renwick
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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In "Shri Ram Mandir Unveiled: Faith, Politics, and Culture," delve into the heart of one of India's most significant cultural and religious landmarks—the Ram Mandir. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical, political, and cultural dimensions surrounding the construction of the Ram Mandir, providing listeners with a nuanced understanding of its profound impact on Indian society.
By: Om Chaitanya
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Making Moros
- Imperial Historicism and American Military Rule in the Philippines' Muslim South
- By: Michael C. Hawkins
- Narrated by: Michael C. Hawkins
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
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Making Moros offers a unique look at the colonization of Muslim subjects during the early years of American rule in the southern Philippines. Hawkins argues that the ethnological discovery, organization, and subsequent colonial engineering of Moros was highly contingent on developing notions of time, history, and evolution, which ultimately superseded simplistic notions about race. He also argues that this process was highly collaborative, with Moros participating, informing, guiding, and even investing in their configuration as modern subjects.