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Rome and Persia

The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry

par Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Lu par Mark Elstob ...

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20 heure 25 min

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires ... En savoir plus

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**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires
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Athens and Sparta

The Rivalry That Shaped Ancient Greece

par Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Lu par Mark Elstob ...

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20 heure 15 min

From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities.No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the Persians, the only superpower of that age. Yet later, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the ... En savoir plus

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From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities.No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the Persians, the only superpower of that age. Yet later, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the
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The Storm Before the Storm

The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic

par Mike Duncan ...

Lu par Mike Duncan ...

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10 heure 13 min

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.**"Remarkably engaging." —**Washington PostThe Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city ... En savoir plus

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From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.**"Remarkably engaging." —**Washington PostThe Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city
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War: How Conflict Shaped Us

par Margaret MacMillan ...

Lu par Deepti Gupta ...

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10 heure 41 min

**Is peace an aberration? The New York Times bestselling author of Paris 1919 offers a provocative view of war as an essential component of humanity.NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW“Margaret MacMillan has produced another seminal work. . . . She is right that we must, more than ever, think about war. And she has shown us how in this brilliant, elegantly ... En savoir plus

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**Is peace an aberration? The New York Times bestselling author of Paris 1919 offers a provocative view of war as an essential component of humanity.NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW“Margaret MacMillan has produced another seminal work. . . . She is right that we must, more than ever, think about war. And she has shown us how in this brilliant, elegantly
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Fortress of Spears: Empire III

The iconic historical adventure series from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Anthony Riches

par Anthony Riches ...

Lu par Saul Reichlin ...

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13 heure 45 min

'Impressive to an astounding extent' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A fascinating story: authentic, action-packed and full of humour' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The bone crunching, blood letting and all our fury of ancient warfare is brought vividly to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Totally enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A damn fine read' B... ... En savoir plus

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'Impressive to an astounding extent' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A fascinating story: authentic, action-packed and full of humour' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The bone crunching, blood letting and all our fury of ancient warfare is brought vividly to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Totally enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A damn fine read' B...
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Pax

War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age

par Tom Holland ...

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14 heure 53 min

From an award-winning historian, the definitive account of the golden age of Rome—an ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness.**“Rarely has the distant past seemed so vividly alive.” —**Financial TimesThe Pax Romana has long been shorthand for the empire’s golden age. Stretching from Caledonia to Arabia, Rome ruled over a quarter of the world’s population. It was the wealthiest and ... En savoir plus

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From an award-winning historian, the definitive account of the golden age of Rome—an ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness.**“Rarely has the distant past seemed so vividly alive.” —**Financial TimesThe Pax Romana has long been shorthand for the empire’s golden age. Stretching from Caledonia to Arabia, Rome ruled over a quarter of the world’s population. It was the wealthiest and
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If We Burn

The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution

par Vincent Bevins ...

Lu par Timothy Andrés Pabon ...

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12 heure 54 min

The fascinating history of a decade aflame—and what we can learn from its embers.**"Disturbing and exhilarating." —**New YorkerFrom 2010 to 2020, more people participated in protests than at any other point in human history. Yet we are not living in more just and democratic societies as a result. Acclaimed journalist Vincent Bevins carried out hundreds of interviews around the world, guided by a ... En savoir plus

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The fascinating history of a decade aflame—and what we can learn from its embers.**"Disturbing and exhilarating." —**New YorkerFrom 2010 to 2020, more people participated in protests than at any other point in human history. Yet we are not living in more just and democratic societies as a result. Acclaimed journalist Vincent Bevins carried out hundreds of interviews around the world, guided by a
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The Red Prince

The Life of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster

par Helen Carr ...

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9 heure 34 min

Medieval history from a rising star in the field, this is a biography of one of the most important figures of the age, John of Gaunt.John Gaunt was the son of Edward III, brother to the Black Prince, father to Henry IV, and the sire of all those Tudors. He has had pretty bad press: supposed usurper of Richard II’s crown and the focus of hatred in the Peasants’ Revolt, as they torched his home, the ... En savoir plus

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Medieval history from a rising star in the field, this is a biography of one of the most important figures of the age, John of Gaunt.John Gaunt was the son of Edward III, brother to the Black Prince, father to Henry IV, and the sire of all those Tudors. He has had pretty bad press: supposed usurper of Richard II’s crown and the focus of hatred in the Peasants’ Revolt, as they torched his home, the
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The Napoleonic Wars

par Alexander Mikaberidze ...

Lu par Steven Crossley ...

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35 heure 10 min

In this compelling, hugely ambitious, and comprehensive work, Alexander Mikaberidze offers a full accounting of the wars that began during theRevolutionary Period in France and lasted at least until Napoleon’s defeat in 1815. Initially defensive, under Napoleon these wars became a means of empirebuilding on a global scale.Against the backdrop of war in Europe, European powers sought hegemony in ... En savoir plus

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In this compelling, hugely ambitious, and comprehensive work, Alexander Mikaberidze offers a full accounting of the wars that began during theRevolutionary Period in France and lasted at least until Napoleon’s defeat in 1815. Initially defensive, under Napoleon these wars became a means of empirebuilding on a global scale.Against the backdrop of war in Europe, European powers sought hegemony in
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A Handful of Hard Men

The SAS and the Battle for Rhodesia

par Hannes Wessels ...

Lu par Jack Chekijian ...

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12 heure 17 min

It is difficult to find another soldier's story to equal Captain Darrell Watt's in terms of time spent on the field of battle and challenges faced. Even by the lofty standards of the SAS and Special Forces, one has to look far to find anyone who can match his record of resilience and valor in the face of such daunting odds and with resources so paltry.In the fight he showed himself to be a ... En savoir plus

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It is difficult to find another soldier's story to equal Captain Darrell Watt's in terms of time spent on the field of battle and challenges faced. Even by the lofty standards of the SAS and Special Forces, one has to look far to find anyone who can match his record of resilience and valor in the face of such daunting odds and with resources so paltry.In the fight he showed himself to be a
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The English Civil Wars

1640-1660

par Blair Worden ...

Lu par Leighton Pugh ...

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5 heure 29 min

A brilliant appraisal of the Civil War and its long-term consequences, by an acclaimed historian.The political upheaval of the mid-seventeenth century has no parallel in English history. Other events have changed the occupancy and the powers of the throne, but the conflict of 1640-60 was more dramatic: the monarchy and the House of Lords were abolished, to be replaced by a republic and military ... En savoir plus

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A brilliant appraisal of the Civil War and its long-term consequences, by an acclaimed historian.The political upheaval of the mid-seventeenth century has no parallel in English history. Other events have changed the occupancy and the powers of the throne, but the conflict of 1640-60 was more dramatic: the monarchy and the House of Lords were abolished, to be replaced by a republic and military
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Die For A King

The gripping historical adventure from the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of the Ben Hope series

par Scott Mariani ...

Lu par David Blair ...

Collections Livre audio : 3 - Will Bowman Series
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12 heure 19 min

'G****ritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers.' SIMON SCARROW, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFor Will Bowman, newly restored to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', the war against Saladin in the Holy Land now reaches its bloody climax.HERONo soonder is it over than the ... En savoir plus

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'G****ritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers.' SIMON SCARROW, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFor Will Bowman, newly restored to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', the war against Saladin in the Holy Land now reaches its bloody climax.HERONo soonder is it over than the
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A War Like No Other

How the Athenians and Spartans Fought the Peloponnesian War

par Victor Davis Hanson ...

Lu par Bob Souer ...

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13 heure 58 min

Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Hanson compellingly portrays the ways Athens and Sparta fought on land and sea, in city and countryside, ... En savoir plus

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Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Hanson compellingly portrays the ways Athens and Sparta fought on land and sea, in city and countryside,
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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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Templars

The Knights Who Made Britain

par Steve Tibble ...

Lu par Michael Page ...

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10 heure 53 min

A gripping account of the Knights Templar, challenging received wisdom to show how these devout medieval knights played a profound role in making modern BritainThe Knights Templar have an enduring reputation—but not one they would recognize. Originally established in the twelfth century to protect pilgrims, the Order is remembered today for heresy, fanaticism, and even satanism.In this bold new ... En savoir plus

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A gripping account of the Knights Templar, challenging received wisdom to show how these devout medieval knights played a profound role in making modern BritainThe Knights Templar have an enduring reputation—but not one they would recognize. Originally established in the twelfth century to protect pilgrims, the Order is remembered today for heresy, fanaticism, and even satanism.In this bold new
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Why War?

par Richard Overy ...

Lu par Dennis Kleinman ...

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10 heure 2 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Why has warfare always been part of the human story?From biology to belief, what explains the persistence of violent conflict?What light can this shed on humanity’s past – and its future?There can be few more important but also more contentious issues than attempting to understand the human propensity for conflict. Our history is inextricably tangled in wave after wave of ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.Why has warfare always been part of the human story?From biology to belief, what explains the persistence of violent conflict?What light can this shed on humanity’s past – and its future?There can be few more important but also more contentious issues than attempting to understand the human propensity for conflict. Our history is inextricably tangled in wave after wave of
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Cold War, The

A Clear and Engaging Introduction to the Conflict, Politics, and Legacy

par EB Publishing ...

Lu par Digital Voice Daniel E ...

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1 heures 22 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into one of the most tense and transformative periods of modern history. This audiobook explores the Cold War, the decades-long geopolitical rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union that shaped global politics from the end of World War II to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.Discover how ideological conflict between capitalism ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into one of the most tense and transformative periods of modern history. This audiobook explores the Cold War, the decades-long geopolitical rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union that shaped global politics from the end of World War II to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.Discover how ideological conflict between capitalism
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Thucydides

A Very Short Introduction

par Jennifer T. Roberts ...

Lu par Dina Pearlman ...

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4 heure 8 min

In 432 BCE the powerful city-state of Sparta on the peninsula of the Peloponnesus in southwestern Greece declared war on Athens, head of a mighty naval coalition. The war would last until Sparta finally brought Athens to its knees in 404. The Athenian aristocrat Thucydides, suspecting the magnitude of the conflict that was unfolding before his eyes, at once undertook to record its history, ... En savoir plus

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In 432 BCE the powerful city-state of Sparta on the peninsula of the Peloponnesus in southwestern Greece declared war on Athens, head of a mighty naval coalition. The war would last until Sparta finally brought Athens to its knees in 404. The Athenian aristocrat Thucydides, suspecting the magnitude of the conflict that was unfolding before his eyes, at once undertook to record its history,
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History of the Gallic Wars: Caesar, Vercingetorix, and the Fall of Gaul

par Marcus Ellwood ...

Lu par Marcus Ellwood ...

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1 heures 56 min

Witness a brutal clash of ancient military history as Roman ambition shatters the independence of Iron Age Celtic tribes. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this dramatic narrative transports you straight to the bloody forests and rivers of antiquity. The fraught politics of a crumbling republic ignite a total war for European dominance.Beyond the march of legions, this gripping historical ... En savoir plus

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Witness a brutal clash of ancient military history as Roman ambition shatters the independence of Iron Age Celtic tribes. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this dramatic narrative transports you straight to the bloody forests and rivers of antiquity. The fraught politics of a crumbling republic ignite a total war for European dominance.Beyond the march of legions, this gripping historical
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Three Tooth Confederate

Heritage Matters Part 2

par Cameron ...

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2 heure 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A War Divided A Nation. One Boy’s Journey Would Divide His Soul.Seventeen-year-old Horace Lanham never wanted to fight. But when the winds of the American Civil War sweep across his Carolina home, choice becomes a luxury he no longer has. Torn from the quiet tobacco fields of his youth and thrust onto the blood-soaked battlefields of Western Virginia ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A War Divided A Nation. One Boy’s Journey Would Divide His Soul.Seventeen-year-old Horace Lanham never wanted to fight. But when the winds of the American Civil War sweep across his Carolina home, choice becomes a luxury he no longer has. Torn from the quiet tobacco fields of his youth and thrust onto the blood-soaked battlefields of Western Virginia
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Rus’, The: The History and Legacy of the Group that Established a Russian State in the Middle Ages

par Charles River Editors ...

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1 heures 56 min

For many, the Rus might be synonyms for Russia or Russians, perhaps an early form of the civilization that later became Russia. This is partly true. Modern-day Russia lays claim as a successor to the Rus, particularly the Kievan Rus empire that dominated, with oscillating borders, the area around today’s Kiev and Ukraine between the 8th and 11th centuries. Crucially, the Rus had roots in the ... En savoir plus

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For many, the Rus might be synonyms for Russia or Russians, perhaps an early form of the civilization that later became Russia. This is partly true. Modern-day Russia lays claim as a successor to the Rus, particularly the Kievan Rus empire that dominated, with oscillating borders, the area around today’s Kiev and Ukraine between the 8th and 11th centuries. Crucially, the Rus had roots in the
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Ghost on the Throne

The Death of Alexander the Great and the Bloody Fight for His Empire

par James S. Romm ...

Lu par Michael Page ...

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10 heure 56 min

When Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-two, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea in the west all the way to modern-day India in the east. In an unusual compromise, his two heirs—a mentally damaged half brother, Philip III, and an infant son, Alexander IV, born after his death—were jointly granted the kingship. But six of Alexander's Macedonian generals, spurred by their own ... En savoir plus

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When Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-two, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea in the west all the way to modern-day India in the east. In an unusual compromise, his two heirs—a mentally damaged half brother, Philip III, and an infant son, Alexander IV, born after his death—were jointly granted the kingship. But six of Alexander's Macedonian generals, spurred by their own
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History of the Opium Wars: The Wars That Opened a Closed Empire

par Thomas Ellwood ...

Lu par Thomas Ellwood ...

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1 heures 55 min

Witness a gripping clash of civilizations as British imperialism shatters the isolated majesty of the Qing empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep dive reveals how a single narcotic transformed global trade forever. Listeners seeking to understand modern geopolitics will be captivated by this tense saga of technological asymmetry and broken sovereignty.Step inside ... En savoir plus

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Witness a gripping clash of civilizations as British imperialism shatters the isolated majesty of the Qing empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep dive reveals how a single narcotic transformed global trade forever. Listeners seeking to understand modern geopolitics will be captivated by this tense saga of technological asymmetry and broken sovereignty.Step inside
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History of the Jin Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of a Lost Dynasty

par Adrian Lockwood ...

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1 heures 58 min

Uncover the epic military history of a forgotten frontier empire that rose from obscurity to conquer northern China. Transform your daily commute into an immersive journey through twelfth-century East Asia, where shifting alliances and ruthless steppe politics forged an unexpected superpower. Witness the Jurchen uprising that shattered the established world order and sparked a legendary clash of ... En savoir plus

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Uncover the epic military history of a forgotten frontier empire that rose from obscurity to conquer northern China. Transform your daily commute into an immersive journey through twelfth-century East Asia, where shifting alliances and ruthless steppe politics forged an unexpected superpower. Witness the Jurchen uprising that shattered the established world order and sparked a legendary clash of
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