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A Song for the Dark Times

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS

par Ian Rankin ...

Lu par James Macpherson ...

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11 heure 1 min

From the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin, comes one of the must-read books of the year: A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES'Genius ... Only great novels capture the spirit of the age. This is one of them.'THE TIMES* * * * *'He's gone...'When his daughter Samantha calls in the dead of night, John Rebus knows it's not good news. Her husband has been missing for two day... ... En savoir plus

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From the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin, comes one of the must-read books of the year: A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES'Genius ... Only great novels capture the spirit of the age. This is one of them.'THE TIMES* * * * *'He's gone...'When his daughter Samantha calls in the dead of night, John Rebus knows it's not good news. Her husband has been missing for two day...
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Into the Silence

The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest

par Wade Davis ...

Lu par Enn Reitel ...

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28 heure 53 min

On June 6, 1924, two men set out from a camp perched at 23,000 feet on an ice ledge just below the lip of Mount Everest’s North Col. George Mallory, thirty-seven, was Britain’s finest climber. Sandy Irvine was a young Oxford scholar of twenty-two with little previous mountaineering experience. Neither of them returned.In this magisterial work of history and adventure, based on more than a decade ... En savoir plus

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On June 6, 1924, two men set out from a camp perched at 23,000 feet on an ice ledge just below the lip of Mount Everest’s North Col. George Mallory, thirty-seven, was Britain’s finest climber. Sandy Irvine was a young Oxford scholar of twenty-two with little previous mountaineering experience. Neither of them returned.In this magisterial work of history and adventure, based on more than a decade
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Lady in Waiting

My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown

par Anne Glenconner ...

Lu par Anne Glenconner ...

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9 heure 9 min

Discover untold secrets with this extraordinary memoir of drama and tragedy by Anne Glenconner—a close member of the royal circle and lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret.Anne Glenconner has been at the center of the royal circle from childhood, when she met and befriended the future Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, the Princess Margaret. Though the firstborn child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, ... En savoir plus

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Discover untold secrets with this extraordinary memoir of drama and tragedy by Anne Glenconner—a close member of the royal circle and lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret.Anne Glenconner has been at the center of the royal circle from childhood, when she met and befriended the future Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, the Princess Margaret. Though the firstborn child of the 5th Earl of Leicester,
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Swan Song

Diana, my sister

par Charles Spencer ...

Lu par Charles Spencer ...

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9 heure 46 min

**The #1 New York Times bestsellerBeautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles.****“A brotherly tribute to the People’s Princess, no holds barred . . . Full of love and vengeance.” —The New York Times“Charles Spencer was there for all this history, indelibly present in one of the most iconic tableaux of the late 20th century . . . After ... En savoir plus

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**The #1 New York Times bestsellerBeautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles.****“A brotherly tribute to the People’s Princess, no holds barred . . . Full of love and vengeance.” —The New York Times“Charles Spencer was there for all this history, indelibly present in one of the most iconic tableaux of the late 20th century . . . After
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The King's Grave

The Discovery of Richard III's Lost Burial Place and the Clues It Holds

par Michael Jones, Philippa Langley ...

Lu par Corrie James ...

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9 heure 28 min

On 22 August 1485, Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor (the future Henry VII), went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Richard's body was displayed in undignified fashion for two days in nearby Leicester and then hurriedly buried in the church of the Greyfriars. Fifty years later, at the time of ... En savoir plus

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On 22 August 1485, Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor (the future Henry VII), went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Richard's body was displayed in undignified fashion for two days in nearby Leicester and then hurriedly buried in the church of the Greyfriars. Fifty years later, at the time of
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The Windsor Legacy

A Royal Dynasty of Secrets, Scandal, and Survival

par Robert Jobson ...

Lu par Charles Armstrong ...

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9 heure 21 min

From Elizabeth II to future King William, The Windsor Legacy offers a riveting exploration of the British monarchy's resilience and influence over the past century, looking at its key players and conflicts, with a forward–looking examination of its future.In an age where resilience is essential, The Windsor Legacy delivers an enthralling narrative of inspiration and royal intrigue. Penned by ... En savoir plus

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From Elizabeth II to future King William, The Windsor Legacy offers a riveting exploration of the British monarchy's resilience and influence over the past century, looking at its key players and conflicts, with a forward–looking examination of its future.In an age where resilience is essential, The Windsor Legacy delivers an enthralling narrative of inspiration and royal intrigue. Penned by
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Rogue Heroes

The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War

par Ben Macintyre ...

Lu par Ben Macintyre ...

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13 heure 1 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The incredible untold story of World War II’s greatest secret fighting force, as told by the modern master of wartime intrigue—now an original series on MGM+!“Reads like a mashup of The Dirty Dozen and The Great Escape, with a sprinkling of Ocean’s 11 thrown in for good measure.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York TimesONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • “Rog... ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The incredible untold story of World War II’s greatest secret fighting force, as told by the modern master of wartime intrigue—now an original series on MGM+!“Reads like a mashup of The Dirty Dozen and The Great Escape, with a sprinkling of Ocean’s 11 thrown in for good measure.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York TimesONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • “Rog...
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The Palace Papers

Inside the House of Windsor--the Truth and the Turmoil

par Tina Brown ...

Lu par Tina Brown ...

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18 heure 11 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “addictively readable” (The Washington Post) inside story of the British royal family’s battle to overcome the dramas of the Diana years—only to confront new, twenty-first-century crises“Frothy and forthright, a kind of Keeping Up with the Windsors with sprinkles of Keats.”—The New York Times (Notable Book of the Year)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The ... En savoir plus

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “addictively readable” (The Washington Post) inside story of the British royal family’s battle to overcome the dramas of the Diana years—only to confront new, twenty-first-century crises“Frothy and forthright, a kind of Keeping Up with the Windsors with sprinkles of Keats.”—The New York Times (Notable Book of the Year)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The
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Unruly

The Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens

par David Mitchell ...

Lu par David Mitchell ...

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11 heure 39 min

INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER • A rollicking history of England’s kings and queens from Arthur to Elizabeth I, a tale of power, glory, and excessive beheadings by award-winning British actor and comedian David Mitchell“Clever, amusing, gloriously bizarre and razor sharp. Mitchell [is] a funny man and a skilled historian.”―The TimesThink you know the kings and queens of England? Think again.In ... En savoir plus

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INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER • A rollicking history of England’s kings and queens from Arthur to Elizabeth I, a tale of power, glory, and excessive beheadings by award-winning British actor and comedian David Mitchell“Clever, amusing, gloriously bizarre and razor sharp. Mitchell [is] a funny man and a skilled historian.”―The TimesThink you know the kings and queens of England? Think again.In
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Entitled

The Rise and Fall of the House of York

par Andrew Lownie ...

Lu par Andrew Lownie ...

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13 heure 32 min

Entitled is the first joint biography of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson by renowned royal biographer and literary agent, Andrew Lownie.Packed full of extraordinary revelations, Entitled reveals the extent to which Andrew and Fergie’s lives are still deeply entwined. Drawing on four years of research, numerous FOI requests, and interviews with over a hundred people who have never ... En savoir plus

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Entitled is the first joint biography of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson by renowned royal biographer and literary agent, Andrew Lownie.Packed full of extraordinary revelations, Entitled reveals the extent to which Andrew and Fergie’s lives are still deeply entwined. Drawing on four years of research, numerous FOI requests, and interviews with over a hundred people who have never
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Brit(ish)

On Race, Identity and Belonging

par Afua Hirsch ...

Lu par Afua Hirsch ...

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11 heure 27 min

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Brit(ish): Why We Need to Talk About Race written and read by Afua Hirsch.Afua Hirsch is British. Her parents are British. She was raised, educated and socialised in Britain. Her partner, daughter, sister and the vast majority of her friends are British. So why is her identity and sense of belonging a subject of debate? The reason is simply because of ... En savoir plus

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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Brit(ish): Why We Need to Talk About Race written and read by Afua Hirsch.Afua Hirsch is British. Her parents are British. She was raised, educated and socialised in Britain. Her partner, daughter, sister and the vast majority of her friends are British. So why is her identity and sense of belonging a subject of debate? The reason is simply because of
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Princes at War

The Bitter Battle Inside Britain's Royal Family in the Darkest Days of WWII

par Deborah Cadbury ...

Lu par Veida Dehmlow ...

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15 heure 22 min

The personal lives of the British Royals were successfully kept out of the public eye by mutual agreement of the press and royal family, but this all changed in 1936 when King Edward VIII abdicated the throne and spurned his responsibility for the sake of the glamorous American socialite and divorcee, Wallis Simpson. In Princes at War, Deborah Cadbury reveals evidence that the Duke and Duchess of ... En savoir plus

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The personal lives of the British Royals were successfully kept out of the public eye by mutual agreement of the press and royal family, but this all changed in 1936 when King Edward VIII abdicated the throne and spurned his responsibility for the sake of the glamorous American socialite and divorcee, Wallis Simpson. In Princes at War, Deborah Cadbury reveals evidence that the Duke and Duchess of
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How to Kill a Witch

The Patriarchy's Guide to Silencing Women

par Zoe Venditozzi, Claire Mitchell ...

Lu par Zoe Venditozzi, Claire Mitchell ...

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8 heure 17 min

Scotland, 1563: Crops failed. People starved. And the Devil's influence was stronger than ever―at least, that's what everyone believed. If you were a woman living in Scotland during this turbulent time, there was a very good chance that you, or someone you knew, would be tried as a witch.During the chaos of the Reformation, violence against women was codified for the first time in the Witchcraft ... En savoir plus

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Scotland, 1563: Crops failed. People starved. And the Devil's influence was stronger than ever―at least, that's what everyone believed. If you were a woman living in Scotland during this turbulent time, there was a very good chance that you, or someone you knew, would be tried as a witch.During the chaos of the Reformation, violence against women was codified for the first time in the Witchcraft
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The Princes in the Tower

Solving History's Greatest Cold Case

par Philippa Langley ...

Lu par Philippa Langley ...

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16 heure 43 min

Philippa Langley took the world by storm when, against all the odds and a seven-year investigation, she discovered the grave of King Richard III (1452-1485) in a Leicester car park. A king finally laid to rest, the rediscovery and reburial of Richard III was watched by an estimated global audience of over 366 million.Now, Langley reveals the findings of a remarkable new research initiative: ‘The ... En savoir plus

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Philippa Langley took the world by storm when, against all the odds and a seven-year investigation, she discovered the grave of King Richard III (1452-1485) in a Leicester car park. A king finally laid to rest, the rediscovery and reburial of Richard III was watched by an estimated global audience of over 366 million.Now, Langley reveals the findings of a remarkable new research initiative: ‘The
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The Phoenix

St. Paul's Cathedral And The Men Who Made Modern London

par Leo Hollis ...

Lu par John Hopkins ...

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14 heure 55 min

'A tour de force of biography, history, politics, philosophy and experimental science' ECONOMISTThe remarkable and inspiring story of how London was transformed after the Great Fire of 1666 into the most powerful city in the world, and the men who were responsible for that achievement.'Wonderfully rich and informative ... a rare achievement' Tom Holland'Fascinating' Lucy Moore'An ingenious and ... En savoir plus

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'A tour de force of biography, history, politics, philosophy and experimental science' ECONOMISTThe remarkable and inspiring story of how London was transformed after the Great Fire of 1666 into the most powerful city in the world, and the men who were responsible for that achievement.'Wonderfully rich and informative ... a rare achievement' Tom Holland'Fascinating' Lucy Moore'An ingenious and
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African and Caribbean People in Britain

A History

par Hakim Adi ...

Lu par Brenda Iyalla ...

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22 heure 43 min

Brought to you by Penguin.A major new history of Britain that will transform our understanding of this country's pastDespite the best efforts of researchers and campaigners, there remains today a steadfast tendency to reduce the history of African and Caribbean people in Britain to a simple story: it is one that begins in 1948 with the arrival of a single ship, the Empire Windrush, and continues ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.A major new history of Britain that will transform our understanding of this country's pastDespite the best efforts of researchers and campaigners, there remains today a steadfast tendency to reduce the history of African and Caribbean people in Britain to a simple story: it is one that begins in 1948 with the arrival of a single ship, the Empire Windrush, and continues
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SHOT DOWN

The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth

par Steve Snyder ...

Lu par Richard Rieman ...

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8 heure 41 min

Belgium - February 8, 1944 - Shot Down and AliveFor the first time, the full and complete story of the B-17 Flying Fortress Susan Ruth is shared in unbelievable detail. Author Steve Snyder’s story of his father, Lieutenant Howard Snyder, and the Susan Ruth crew, provides in-depth details about many aspects of World War II few understand or know about including the:• separation for young families ... En savoir plus

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Belgium - February 8, 1944 - Shot Down and AliveFor the first time, the full and complete story of the B-17 Flying Fortress Susan Ruth is shared in unbelievable detail. Author Steve Snyder’s story of his father, Lieutenant Howard Snyder, and the Susan Ruth crew, provides in-depth details about many aspects of World War II few understand or know about including the:• separation for young families
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Normal Women

Nine Hundred Years of Making History

par Philippa Gregory ...

Lu par Philippa Gregory, Clare Corbett, Tania Rodrigues, Nneka Okoye, James Goode, Joe Jameson ...

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27 heure 15 min

The #1 New York Times bestselling historical novelist delivers her magnum opus—a landmark work of feminist nonfiction that radically redefines our understanding of the extraordinary roles ordinary women played throughout British history and “should be included in every history lesson” (Glamour UK)“As author and lead narrator, Gregory’s passion for this topic is evidence in her confident narration. ... En savoir plus

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The #1 New York Times bestselling historical novelist delivers her magnum opus—a landmark work of feminist nonfiction that radically redefines our understanding of the extraordinary roles ordinary women played throughout British history and “should be included in every history lesson” (Glamour UK)“As author and lead narrator, Gregory’s passion for this topic is evidence in her confident narration.
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The Sleepwalkers

How Europe Went to War in 1914

par Christopher Clark ...

Lu par Derek Perkins ...

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23 heure 57 min

“A monumental new volume. . . . Revelatory, even revolutionary. . . . Clark has done a masterful job explaining the inexplicable.” — The Boston GlobeOne of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History)Historian Christopher Clark’s riveting account of the explosive beginnings of World War I.Drawing on new s... ... En savoir plus

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“A monumental new volume. . . . Revelatory, even revolutionary. . . . Clark has done a masterful job explaining the inexplicable.” — The Boston GlobeOne of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History)Historian Christopher Clark’s riveting account of the explosive beginnings of World War I.Drawing on new s...
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Scotland

A History from Earliest Times

par Alistair Moffat ...

Lu par Ruth Urquhart ...

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23 heure 4 min

Five hundred million years of Scottish history from the author of Arthur and the Lost Kingdoms: "Deserves a prominent place in the history canon" (Scots Magazine).Covering the Ice Age to the recent Scottish Referendum, the acclaimed historian and author explores the history of the Scottish nation. Focusing on key moments such as the Battle of Bannockburn and the Jacobite risings, Moffat also ... En savoir plus

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Five hundred million years of Scottish history from the author of Arthur and the Lost Kingdoms: "Deserves a prominent place in the history canon" (Scots Magazine).Covering the Ice Age to the recent Scottish Referendum, the acclaimed historian and author explores the history of the Scottish nation. Focusing on key moments such as the Battle of Bannockburn and the Jacobite risings, Moffat also
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The Clanlands Almanac

Seasonal Stories from Scotland

par Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish ...

Lu par Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish ...

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10 heure 27 min

The follow up to the quarter of a million-copy selling, Sunday Times and New York Times #1 bestselling, Clanlands. Sam & Graham turn tour guides once again to bring listeners more epic tales from Scotland.A seasonal meander through the wilds of Scotland.'If Clanlands was a gentle road trip through Scotland, this Almanac is a top down, pedal to the metal up and down odyssey through the many byways ... En savoir plus

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The follow up to the quarter of a million-copy selling, Sunday Times and New York Times #1 bestselling, Clanlands. Sam & Graham turn tour guides once again to bring listeners more epic tales from Scotland.A seasonal meander through the wilds of Scotland.'If Clanlands was a gentle road trip through Scotland, this Almanac is a top down, pedal to the metal up and down odyssey through the many byways
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The First King of England

Æthelstan and the Birth of a Kingdom

par David Woodman ...

Lu par Julian Elfer ...

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8 heure 11 min

The First King of England is a foundational biography of Æthelstan (d. 939), the early medieval king whose territorial conquests and shrewd statesmanship united the peoples, languages, and cultures that would come to be known as the “kingdom of the English.”Set against the backdrop of warring powers in early medieval Europe, The First King of England sheds new light on Æthelstan’s early life, his ... En savoir plus

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The First King of England is a foundational biography of Æthelstan (d. 939), the early medieval king whose territorial conquests and shrewd statesmanship united the peoples, languages, and cultures that would come to be known as the “kingdom of the English.”Set against the backdrop of warring powers in early medieval Europe, The First King of England sheds new light on Æthelstan’s early life, his
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Spare

par Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex ...

Lu par Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex ...

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15 heure 39 min

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the global phenomenon that tells an unforgettable story of love, loss, courage, and healing.“Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.”—The New Yorker (Best Books of the Year)**It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. ... En savoir plus

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the global phenomenon that tells an unforgettable story of love, loss, courage, and healing.“Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.”—The New Yorker (Best Books of the Year)**It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror.
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Clanlands

Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other

par Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish ...

Lu par Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish, Diana Gabaldon ...

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10 heure 22 min

Winner of the Audie Award 2022 for Best History/Biography Audiobook. Earphones Award Winner 2021.A road trip book with a difference. Stars of Outlander - Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish - explore Scotland, a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history, and warfare.Narrated by Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish, with a foreword written and read by Diana Gabaldon.From their faithful camper van to ... En savoir plus

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Winner of the Audie Award 2022 for Best History/Biography Audiobook. Earphones Award Winner 2021.A road trip book with a difference. Stars of Outlander - Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish - explore Scotland, a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history, and warfare.Narrated by Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish, with a foreword written and read by Diana Gabaldon.From their faithful camper van to
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