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The Secret History of Christmas
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,304
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,099
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,098
Christmas is the single biggest annual event on the planet, a time for merry-making, over-indulgence, peace, goodwill, and the occasional family row. It’s as comfortable and familiar as a pair of old shoes and yet still glittery and exciting. But what do you really know about it....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting Facts
- By TeeJay62 on 11-12-22
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1. The Secret History of Christmas
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 22-11-22
- Language: English
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The Art of War
- By: Sun Tzu
- Narrated by: Aidan Gillen
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,926
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,930
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,877
The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu....
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4 out of 5 stars
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The narrator had a train to catch.
- By Scot on 03-03-18
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2. The Art of War
- Narrated by: Aidan Gillen
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Release date: 31-03-15
- Language: English
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The Sign and the Seal
- The Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant
- By: Graham Hancock
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 21 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 213
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 198
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 196
Part scholarship and part yarn, tying together some of the most intriguing tales of all time - from the Knights Templar and Prester John to Parsival and the Holy Grail - this book will appeal to anyone fascinated by the revelation of hidden truths and the discovery of secret mysteries....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Sneering narrator
- By Oli on 20-05-19
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3. The Sign and the Seal
- The Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 21 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 28-12-18
- Language: English
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Henry VIII: King and Court
- By: Alison Weir
- Narrated by: Phyllida Nash
- Length: 25 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 815
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 736
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 729
This magnificent biography of Henry VIII is set against the cultural, social and political background of his court and the splendour of his many sumptuous palaces....
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5 out of 5 stars
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“England’s Nero”
- By Mary Carnegie on 10-09-18
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4. Henry VIII: King and Court
- Narrated by: Phyllida Nash
- Length: 25 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 02-05-17
- Language: English
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The History of Ancient Egypt
- By: Bob Brier, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,439
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,299
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,282
Even after deciphering its hieroglyphs, and marveling at its scarabs, mummies, obelisks, and sphinxes, Egyptian civilization remains one of history's most mysterious....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Compelling, Fascinating, Educational
- By Jonathan on 01-10-14
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5. The History of Ancient Egypt
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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Lancaster and York
- The Wars of the Roses
- By: Alison Weir
- Narrated by: Maggie Mash
- Length: 22 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 737
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 627
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 624
Lancater and York is a riveting account of the Wars of the Roses, from the beloved and best-selling historian Alison Weir....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Incredible Events - Oddly Dull in Presentation
- By Alison on 04-11-14
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6. Lancaster and York
- The Wars of the Roses
- Narrated by: Maggie Mash
- Length: 22 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 01-06-12
- Language: English
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The Beginning of Infinity
- Explanations That Transform the World
- By: David Deutsch
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 20 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 265
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 218
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 211
A bold and all-embracing exploration of the nature and progress of knowledge from one of today's great thinkers....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting, complex and sometimes flawed!
- By Jim Vaughan on 11-10-12
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7. The Beginning of Infinity
- Explanations That Transform the World
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 20 hrs
- Release date: 18-08-11
- Language: English
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The First World War
- A Complete History
- By: Martin Gilbert
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 33 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 138
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 127
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Story5 out of 5 stars 128
It was to be the war to end all wars, and it began at 11:15 on the morning of June 28, 1914, in an outpost of the Austro-Hungarian Empire called Sarajevo. It would officially end nearly five years later. Unofficially, however, it has never ended...
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4 out of 5 stars
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Awful narrator
- By Pimco PC on 19-05-20
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8. The First World War
- A Complete History
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 33 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 12-05-20
- Language: English
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A Brief History of Japan
- Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun
- By: Jonathan Clements
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 146
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 127
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 127
This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion....
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5 out of 5 stars
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excellent overview
- By muttley the dog on 31-01-20
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9. A Brief History of Japan
- Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 22-10-19
- Language: English
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The Real Life of a Roman Gladiator
- By: Alexander Mariotti, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Alexander Mariotti
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Across six lectures, historian and consultant Alexander Marriotti traces the history of gladiators, from their earliest origins in Greek and Etruscan culture to their rise as celebrity athletes to their eventual decline as Rome’s imperial power faded.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic Lecture Series
- By Mr L Barden on 22-11-24
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10. The Real Life of a Roman Gladiator
- Narrated by: Alexander Mariotti
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 21-11-24
- Language: English
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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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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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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5 out of 5 stars
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A Great Story
- By JOD on 27-05-24
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11. 47 Ronin
- Narrated by: David Shih
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 22-11-13
- Language: English
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Greek Mythology Explained
- A Deeper Look at Classical Greek Lore and Myth
- By: Marios Christou, David Ramenah
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 47
A fascinating take on classical Greek stories: Discover six classic Greek myths in this exciting retelling that paints both famous and lesser known characters in a whole new light....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Obsessed
- By Gina on 16-11-22
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12. Greek Mythology Explained
- A Deeper Look at Classical Greek Lore and Myth
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 18-06-19
- Language: English
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The Making of Oliver Cromwell
- By: Ronald Hutton
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 97
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 90
In this first volume in a pioneering account of Oliver Cromwell, Ronald Hutton provides a major new interpretation of one of the greatest figures in history....
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5 out of 5 stars
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With God in his side
- By Rachel Redford on 20-09-21
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13. The Making of Oliver Cromwell
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
- Release date: 07-09-21
- Language: English
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Children of Ash and Elm
- A History of the Vikings
- By: Neil Price
- Narrated by: Samuel Roukin
- Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 251
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 218
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 217
The Viking Age - from 750 to 1050 saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the wider world. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they ranged from eastern North America to the Asian steppe....
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5 out of 5 stars
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As a Child of Ash and Elm
- By Stuart Bailey on 02-10-20
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14. Children of Ash and Elm
- A History of the Vikings
- Narrated by: Samuel Roukin
- Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 25-08-20
- Language: English
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The Search for the Green River Killer
- The True Story of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer
- By: Carlton Smith, Tomas Guillen
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 226
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 205
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 205
This is the ultimate authoritative account of the Pacific Northwest killing spree that held a nation spellbound - and continues to horrify and fascinate, spawning dramatizations and documentaries of a demented killer who seemed unstoppable for decades....
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1 out of 5 stars
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disappointing
- By Anonymous User on 25-08-19
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15. The Search for the Green River Killer
- The True Story of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 09-04-19
- Language: English
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Winter King
- The Dawn of Tudor England
- By: Thomas Penn
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 278
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 216
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 214
A fresh look at the endlessly fascinating Tudors - the dramatic and overlooked story of Henry VII and his founding of the Tudor Dynasty....
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Lesser-Known But Fascinating King
- By Olivier on 23-09-12
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16. Winter King
- The Dawn of Tudor England
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 06-03-12
- Language: English
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English History Made Brief, Irreverent, and Pleasurable
- By: Lacey Baldwin Smith
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 288
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 252
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Story4 out of 5 stars 251
Here at last is a history of England that is designed to entertain as well as inform and that will delight the armchair traveler, the tourist, or just about anyone interested in history....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Inaccurate
- By Omar Dawod on 22-10-21
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17. English History Made Brief, Irreverent, and Pleasurable
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 21-02-17
- Language: English
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The Best New True Crime Stories
- Serial Killers
- By: Mitzi Szereto
- Narrated by: Kate Mulligan, Traber Burns
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 169
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 150
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Story4 out of 5 stars 149
Serial killers: Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer are often the first names that spring to mind. Many people assume serial killers are primarily an American phenomenon that came about in the latter part of the 20th century..
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2 out of 5 stars
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full of inaccuracies
- By Buyer on 02-03-22
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18. The Best New True Crime Stories
- Serial Killers
- Narrated by: Kate Mulligan, Traber Burns
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 15-11-19
- Language: English
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We Few
- US Special Forces in Vietnam
- By: Nick Brokhausen
- Narrated by: George Spelvin
- Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 258
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 237
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Story5 out of 5 stars 238
A Green Beret's gripping memoir of American Special Forces in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War....
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5 out of 5 stars
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The most entertaining Vietnam macvsog recall
- By Paul Tobin on 18-07-19
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19. We Few
- US Special Forces in Vietnam
- Narrated by: George Spelvin
- Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 30-10-18
- Language: English
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The Guns of August
- By: Barbara W. Tuchman
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 19 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 264
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 209
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 207
In this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, historian Barbara Tuchman brings to life the people and events that led up to World War I....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not a good choice for an audio version
- By Kirstine on 22-05-14
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20. The Guns of August
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 19 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 28-04-08
- Language: English
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