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Born to Be Hanged

The Epic Story of the Gentlemen Pirates Who Raided the South Seas, Rescued a Princess, and Stole a Fortune

par Keith Thomson ...

Lu par Feodor Chin ...

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9 heure 42 min

Discover the thrilling account of the roguish acts of the first pirates to raid the Pacific in a crusade that ended in a sensational trial back in England. Perfect for readers of Nathaniel Philbrick and David McCullough.“Fascinating and outrageously readable.” —Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey GodThe year is 1680, in the ... ... En savoir plus

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Discover the thrilling account of the roguish acts of the first pirates to raid the Pacific in a crusade that ended in a sensational trial back in England. Perfect for readers of Nathaniel Philbrick and David McCullough.“Fascinating and outrageously readable.” —Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey GodThe year is 1680, in the ...
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Endeavour

The Ship That Changed the World

par Peter Moore ...

Lu par Ric Jerrom ...

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19 heure 38 min

Endeavour is the story of a ship, an idea, and a way of looking at the world. It is grounded in the Enlightenment, an age of endeavors, with Britain consumed by the impulse for grand projects undertaken at speed. Endeavour was also the name given to a collier—a commonplace coal-carrying vessel—made of oak, bought by the Royal Navy in 1768. No one could have guessed it would go on to become the ... En savoir plus

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Endeavour is the story of a ship, an idea, and a way of looking at the world. It is grounded in the Enlightenment, an age of endeavors, with Britain consumed by the impulse for grand projects undertaken at speed. Endeavour was also the name given to a collier—a commonplace coal-carrying vessel—made of oak, bought by the Royal Navy in 1768. No one could have guessed it would go on to become the
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The Wide Wide Sea

Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook

par Hampton Sides ...

Lu par Peter Noble ...

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15 heure 41 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling and superbly crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day.One of *The New York Times Book Review’*s 10 Best Books of the YearA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES, TIME, ... En savoir plus

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling and superbly crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day.One of *The New York Times Book Review’*s 10 Best Books of the YearA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES, TIME,
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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors

The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour

par James D. Hornfischer ...

Lu par Barrett Whitener ...

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16 heure 35 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The exhilarating true story of the U.S. Navy’s improbable victory at the Battle of Samar—“a dire survival-at-sea saga” (Denver Post) from the acclaimed author of Neptune’s Inferno“A critically acclaimed, blow-by-blow look at a small American force counterattacking into the teeth of hopeless odds.”—Miami Herald“The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors will take its... ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The exhilarating true story of the U.S. Navy’s improbable victory at the Battle of Samar—“a dire survival-at-sea saga” (Denver Post) from the acclaimed author of Neptune’s Inferno“A critically acclaimed, blow-by-blow look at a small American force counterattacking into the teeth of hopeless odds.”—Miami Herald“The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors will take its...
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Trafalgar

The Biography of a Battle

par Roy Adkins ...

Lu par John Telfer ...

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13 heure 6 min

A superbly researched, gripping account of the most important naval battle in British history, which thwarted Napoleon at sea and created a national hero in Nelson21 October 1805: Britain, under Nelson, mastered the sea for six hours, annihilating her French and Spanish opponents. In Trafalgar: The Biography of a Battle, Roy Adkins embraces the battle, its prelude and its aftermath, in a narrative ... En savoir plus

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A superbly researched, gripping account of the most important naval battle in British history, which thwarted Napoleon at sea and created a national hero in Nelson21 October 1805: Britain, under Nelson, mastered the sea for six hours, annihilating her French and Spanish opponents. In Trafalgar: The Biography of a Battle, Roy Adkins embraces the battle, its prelude and its aftermath, in a narrative
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The Wager

A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

par David Grann ...

Lu par David Grann, Dion Graham ...

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8 heure 28 min

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.A Best Book of the ... En savoir plus

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.A Best Book of the
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SPQR

A History of Ancient Rome

par Mary Beard ...

Lu par Phyllida Nash ...

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18 heure 29 min

A sweeping, revisionist history of the Roman Empire from one of our foremost classicists. Ancient Rome was an imposing city even by modern standards, a sprawling imperial metropolis of more than a million inhabitants, a "mixture of luxury and filth, liberty and exploitation, civic pride and murderous civil war" that served as the seat of power for an empire that spanned from Spain to Syria. Yet ... En savoir plus

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A sweeping, revisionist history of the Roman Empire from one of our foremost classicists. Ancient Rome was an imposing city even by modern standards, a sprawling imperial metropolis of more than a million inhabitants, a "mixture of luxury and filth, liberty and exploitation, civic pride and murderous civil war" that served as the seat of power for an empire that spanned from Spain to Syria. Yet
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The Boundless Sea

A Human History of the Oceans

par David Abulafia ...

Lu par Jonathan Keeble ...

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41 heure 2 min

Brought to you by Penguin.WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2020From the award-winning author of The Great Sea, a magnificent new global history of the oceans and of humankind's relationship with the seaFor most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance trade and communication between peoples - for the spread of ideas and religion as well as commerce. This ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2020From the award-winning author of The Great Sea, a magnificent new global history of the oceans and of humankind's relationship with the seaFor most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance trade and communication between peoples - for the spread of ideas and religion as well as commerce. This
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Enemy of All Mankind

A True Story of Piracy, Power, and History's First Global Manhunt

par Steven Johnson ...

Lu par Jason Culp ...

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8 heure 14 min

“Thoroughly engrossing . . . a spirited, suspenseful, economically told tale whose significance is manifest and whose pace never flags.” —The Wall Street JournalFrom The New York Times–bestselling author of The Ghost Map and Extra Life, the story of a pirate who changed the worldHenry Every was the seventeenth century’s most notorious pirate. The press published wildly popular—and wildly ... En savoir plus

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“Thoroughly engrossing . . . a spirited, suspenseful, economically told tale whose significance is manifest and whose pace never flags.” —The Wall Street JournalFrom The New York Times–bestselling author of The Ghost Map and Extra Life, the story of a pirate who changed the worldHenry Every was the seventeenth century’s most notorious pirate. The press published wildly popular—and wildly
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Black Flags, Blue Waters

The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates

par Eric Jay Dolin ...

Lu par Paul Brion ...

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10 heure 29 min

Set against the backdrop of the Age of Exploration, Black Flags, Blue Waters reveals the dramatic and surprising history of American piracy's "Golden Age"—spanning the late 1600s through the early 1700s—when lawless pirates plied the coastal waters of North America and beyond. Bestselling author Eric Jay Dolin illustrates how American colonists at first supported these outrageous pirates in an ... En savoir plus

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Set against the backdrop of the Age of Exploration, Black Flags, Blue Waters reveals the dramatic and surprising history of American piracy's "Golden Age"—spanning the late 1600s through the early 1700s—when lawless pirates plied the coastal waters of North America and beyond. Bestselling author Eric Jay Dolin illustrates how American colonists at first supported these outrageous pirates in an
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Blind Man's Bluff

The Untold Story of American Submarine Espionage

par Sherry Sontag, Christopher Drew ...

Lu par George Wilson ...

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15 heure 47 min

No espionage missions have been kept more secret than those involving American submarines. Now, Blind Man's Bluff shows for the first time how the Navy sent submarines wired with self-destruct charges into the heart of Soviet seas to tap crucial underwater telephone cables. It unveils how the Navy's own negligence might have been responsible for the loss of the USS Scorpion, a submarine that ... En savoir plus

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No espionage missions have been kept more secret than those involving American submarines. Now, Blind Man's Bluff shows for the first time how the Navy sent submarines wired with self-destruct charges into the heart of Soviet seas to tap crucial underwater telephone cables. It unveils how the Navy's own negligence might have been responsible for the loss of the USS Scorpion, a submarine that
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Empires of the Sea

The Siege of Malta, the Battle of Lepanto, and the Contest for the Center of the World

par Roger Crowley ...

Lu par John Lee ...

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11 heure 18 min

Empires of the Sea tells the story of the fifty-year world war between Islam and Christianity for the Mediterranean: one of the fiercest and most influential contests in European history. It traces events from the appearance on the world stage of Suleiman the Magnificent—the legendary ruler of the Ottoman Empire—through "the years of devastation" when it seemed possible that Islam might master the ... En savoir plus

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Empires of the Sea tells the story of the fifty-year world war between Islam and Christianity for the Mediterranean: one of the fiercest and most influential contests in European history. It traces events from the appearance on the world stage of Suleiman the Magnificent—the legendary ruler of the Ottoman Empire—through "the years of devastation" when it seemed possible that Islam might master the
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Mutiny on the Bounty

A saga of sex, sedition, mayhem and mutiny, and survival against extraordinary odds

par Peter FitzSimons ...

Lu par Michael Carman ...

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22 heure 32 min

The mutiny on HMS Bounty, in the South Pacific on 28 April 1789, is one of history's truly great stories - a tale of human drama, intrigue and adventure of the highest order - and in the hands of Peter FitzSimons it comes to life as never before.Commissioned by the Royal Navy to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti and take them to the West Indies, the Bounty's crew found themselves in a tropical ... En savoir plus

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The mutiny on HMS Bounty, in the South Pacific on 28 April 1789, is one of history's truly great stories - a tale of human drama, intrigue and adventure of the highest order - and in the hands of Peter FitzSimons it comes to life as never before.Commissioned by the Royal Navy to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti and take them to the West Indies, the Bounty's crew found themselves in a tropical
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Red November

Inside the Secret U.S.-Soviet Submarine War

par W. Craig Reed ...

Lu par Tom Weiner ...

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12 heure 40 min

Few know how close the world has come to annihilation better than the warriors who served America during the tense, forty-five-year struggle known as the Cold War. Yet for decades, their work has remained shrouded in secrecy. Now, in this riveting history, W. Craig Reed, a former navy diver and fast-attack submariner, provides an eye-opening, pulse-pounding narrative of the underwater struggles ... En savoir plus

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Few know how close the world has come to annihilation better than the warriors who served America during the tense, forty-five-year struggle known as the Cold War. Yet for decades, their work has remained shrouded in secrecy. Now, in this riveting history, W. Craig Reed, a former navy diver and fast-attack submariner, provides an eye-opening, pulse-pounding narrative of the underwater struggles
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Concorde

The thrilling account of history’s most extraordinary airliner

par Mike Bannister ...

Lu par Mike Bannister ...

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12 heure 44 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Preorder the definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.The awe-inspiring story of the world's greatest aeroplane - from inside the cockpit.© Mike Bannister 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022 ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.Preorder the definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.The awe-inspiring story of the world's greatest aeroplane - from inside the cockpit.© Mike Bannister 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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How Do We Look

The Body, the Divine, and the Question of Civilization

par Mary Beard ...

Lu par Mary Beard ...

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2 heure 51 min

From prehistoric Mexico to modern Istanbul, Mary Beard looks beyond the familiar canon of Western imagery to explore the history of art, religion, and humanity.Conceived as an accompaniment to “How Do We Look” and “The Eye of Faith,” the famed Civilisations shows on PBS, renowned classicist Mary Beard has created this elegant volume on how we have looked at art. Focusing in Part I on the Olmec ... En savoir plus

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From prehistoric Mexico to modern Istanbul, Mary Beard looks beyond the familiar canon of Western imagery to explore the history of art, religion, and humanity.Conceived as an accompaniment to “How Do We Look” and “The Eye of Faith,” the famed Civilisations shows on PBS, renowned classicist Mary Beard has created this elegant volume on how we have looked at art. Focusing in Part I on the Olmec
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The Sea Hunters II

par Clive Cussler, Craig Dirgo ...

Lu par Edward Herrmann ...

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5 heure 59 min

From the authors of the #1 bestselling The Sea Hunters come more unforgettable true adventures with famous shipwrecks.Abridged, five CDs, 6 hours ... En savoir plus

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From the authors of the #1 bestselling The Sea Hunters come more unforgettable true adventures with famous shipwrecks.Abridged, five CDs, 6 hours
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Dead Reckoning

The Story of How Johnny Mitchell and His Fighter Pilots Took on Admiral Yamamoto and Avenged Pearl Harbor

par Dick Lehr ...

Lu par Will Damron ...

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12 heure 55 min

The definitive and dramatic account of what became known as ""Operation Vengeance"" -- the targeted kill by U.S. fighter pilots of Japan's larger-than-life military icon, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the naval genius who had devised the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor.“AIR RAID, PEARL HARBOR. THIS IS NO DRILL.” At 7:58 a.m. on December 7, 1941, an officer at the Ford Island Command Center typed ... En savoir plus

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The definitive and dramatic account of what became known as ""Operation Vengeance"" -- the targeted kill by U.S. fighter pilots of Japan's larger-than-life military icon, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the naval genius who had devised the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor.“AIR RAID, PEARL HARBOR. THIS IS NO DRILL.” At 7:58 a.m. on December 7, 1941, an officer at the Ford Island Command Center typed
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The Lost Fleet

The Discovery of a Sunken Armada from the Golden Age of Piracy

par Barry Clifford ...

Lu par Lyle Blaker ...

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8 heure 18 min

On January 2, 1678, a fleet of French ships sank off the Venezuelan coast. This proved disastrous for French naval power in the region, and sparked the rise of a golden age of piracy.Tracing the lives of fabled pirates like the Chevalier de Grammont, Nikolaas Van Hoorn, Thomas Paine, and Jean Comte d'Estrées, The Lost Fleet portrays a dark age, when the outcasts of European society formed a ... En savoir plus

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On January 2, 1678, a fleet of French ships sank off the Venezuelan coast. This proved disastrous for French naval power in the region, and sparked the rise of a golden age of piracy.Tracing the lives of fabled pirates like the Chevalier de Grammont, Nikolaas Van Hoorn, Thomas Paine, and Jean Comte d'Estrées, The Lost Fleet portrays a dark age, when the outcasts of European society formed a
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Titanic Conspiracy

par Geoffrey Giuliano ...

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1 heures 3 min

In Titanic Conspiracy, Emmy-nominated actor and internationally bestselling author Geoffrey Giuliano dives deep beneath the surface of one of the most iconic maritime disasters in history. With the skill of a seasoned storyteller and the intensity of a man driven by truth, Giuliano offers listeners more than a retelling of the doomed voyage of the RMS Titanic—he delivers a gripping, unnerving ... En savoir plus

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In Titanic Conspiracy, Emmy-nominated actor and internationally bestselling author Geoffrey Giuliano dives deep beneath the surface of one of the most iconic maritime disasters in history. With the skill of a seasoned storyteller and the intensity of a man driven by truth, Giuliano offers listeners more than a retelling of the doomed voyage of the RMS Titanic—he delivers a gripping, unnerving
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Adventurers

The Improbable Rise of the East India Company: 1550-1650

par David Howarth ...

Lu par Michael Page ...

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17 heure 8 min

The unlikely beginnings of the East India Company—from Tudor origins and rivalry with the superior Dutch—to laying the groundwork for future British expansionThe East India Company was the largest commercial enterprise in British history, yet its roots in Tudor England are often overlooked. The Tudor revolution in commerce led ambitious merchants to search for new forms of investment, not least in ... En savoir plus

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The unlikely beginnings of the East India Company—from Tudor origins and rivalry with the superior Dutch—to laying the groundwork for future British expansionThe East India Company was the largest commercial enterprise in British history, yet its roots in Tudor England are often overlooked. The Tudor revolution in commerce led ambitious merchants to search for new forms of investment, not least in
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Brief History of Circumnavigation, A: The Quest to Sail Around the World

par Edward Falkner ...

Lu par Edward Falkner ...

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1 heures 49 min

Embark on a gripping maritime history adventure where daring sailors risk everything to conquer a relentless ocean. Perfect for an immersive daily commute or focused learning, this awe-inspiring narrative transforms the abstract concept of a spherical earth into a brutal, lived reality. Feel the salt spray and isolation as ancient ocean rovers and modern solo racers battle the elements.Trace the ... En savoir plus

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Embark on a gripping maritime history adventure where daring sailors risk everything to conquer a relentless ocean. Perfect for an immersive daily commute or focused learning, this awe-inspiring narrative transforms the abstract concept of a spherical earth into a brutal, lived reality. Feel the salt spray and isolation as ancient ocean rovers and modern solo racers battle the elements.Trace the
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Ocean

A History of the Atlantic Before Columbus

par John Haywood ...

Lu par Ben Eagle ...

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18 heure 4 min

A dazzling and ambitious history of the pre-Columbian Atlantic seas, Ocean is a story that begins with the formation of the mid-Atlantic ridge some 200 million years ago and ends with the Castilian conquest of the Canary Islands in the fifteenth century, providing a template for the methods used by the Spanish in their colonization of the New World.John Haywood argues that the perception of ... En savoir plus

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A dazzling and ambitious history of the pre-Columbian Atlantic seas, Ocean is a story that begins with the formation of the mid-Atlantic ridge some 200 million years ago and ends with the Castilian conquest of the Canary Islands in the fifteenth century, providing a template for the methods used by the Spanish in their colonization of the New World.John Haywood argues that the perception of
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Pirates: Lasting Legacy of History's Greatest Buccaneers (A Fascinating Journey through the Lives, Legends, Battles, and Secrets of History's Most Feared Pirates)

par Bryan Harper ...

Lu par Digital Voice Mason G ...

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1 heures 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Set sail into the thrilling world of pirates, hidden treasures, and daring adventures on the high seas.For centuries, pirates have captured the imagination of people around the world. From legendary captains and ruthless sea battles to secret hideouts and buried treasure, their stories are filled with mystery, danger, and excitement. But what was life ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Set sail into the thrilling world of pirates, hidden treasures, and daring adventures on the high seas.For centuries, pirates have captured the imagination of people around the world. From legendary captains and ruthless sea battles to secret hideouts and buried treasure, their stories are filled with mystery, danger, and excitement. But what was life
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