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Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty

de Stephen Brumwell ...

A historian examines how a once-ardent hero of the American Revolutionary cause became its most dishonored traitor.General Benedict Arnold's failed attempt to betray the fortress of West Point to the British in 1780 stands as one of the most infamous episodes in American history. In the light of a shining record of bravery and unquestioned commitment to the Revolution, Arnold's defection came as ... Leer más

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A historian examines how a once-ardent hero of the American Revolutionary cause became its most dishonored traitor.General Benedict Arnold's failed attempt to betray the fortress of West Point to the British in 1780 stands as one of the most infamous episodes in American history. In the light of a shining record of bravery and unquestioned commitment to the Revolution, Arnold's defection came as
... Leer más

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George Washington: Gentleman Warrior

de Stephen Brumwell ...

WINNER OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BOOK PRIZE 2013.'I am a warrior'. These were the uncompromising words that George Washington chose to describe himself in May 1779, at the height of the Revolutionary War against Britain. It's an image very different to the one that he's been assigned by posterity - the patriotic plantation owner who would become the dignified political leader of his country.Stephen ... Leer más

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WINNER OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BOOK PRIZE 2013.'I am a warrior'. These were the uncompromising words that George Washington chose to describe himself in May 1779, at the height of the Revolutionary War against Britain. It's an image very different to the one that he's been assigned by posterity - the patriotic plantation owner who would become the dignified political leader of his country.Stephen
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White Devil

A True Story of War, Savagery, and Vengeance in Colonial America

de Stephen Brumwell ...

This account of the St. Francis Raid during the French and Indian war is "a fast-moving tale of courage, cruelty, hardship, and savagery" ( Pittsburgh Post-Gazette).In North America's first major conflict, known today as the French and Indian War, France and England—both in alliance with Native American tribes—fought each other in a series of bloody battles and terrifying raids. No confrontation ... Leer más

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This account of the St. Francis Raid during the French and Indian war is "a fast-moving tale of courage, cruelty, hardship, and savagery" ( Pittsburgh Post-Gazette).In North America's first major conflict, known today as the French and Indian War, France and England—both in alliance with Native American tribes—fought each other in a series of bloody battles and terrifying raids. No confrontation
... Leer más
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Turncoat

Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty

de Stephen Brumwell ...

Narrado por Andrew Sellon ...

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17 hora 10 minutos

General Benedict Arnold's failed attempt to betray the fortress of West Point to the British in 1780 stands as one of the most infamous episodes in American history. In the light of a shining record of bravery and unquestioned commitment to the Revolution, Arnold's defection came as an appalling shock. Contemporaries believed he had been corrupted by greed; historians have theorized that he had ... Leer más

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General Benedict Arnold's failed attempt to betray the fortress of West Point to the British in 1780 stands as one of the most infamous episodes in American history. In the light of a shining record of bravery and unquestioned commitment to the Revolution, Arnold's defection came as an appalling shock. Contemporaries believed he had been corrupted by greed; historians have theorized that he had
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Einstein on the Run

How Britain Saved the World’s Greatest Scientist

de Andrew Robinson ...

Narrado por Antony Ferguson ...

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9 hora 24 minutos

The first account of the role Britain played in Einstein’s life—first by inspiring his teenage passion for physics, then by providing refuge from the NazisIn autumn 1933, Albert Einstein found himself living alone in an isolated holiday hut in rural England. There, he toiled peacefully at mathematics while occasionally stepping out for walks or to play his violin. But how had Einstein come to ... Leer más

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The first account of the role Britain played in Einstein’s life—first by inspiring his teenage passion for physics, then by providing refuge from the NazisIn autumn 1933, Albert Einstein found himself living alone in an isolated holiday hut in rural England. There, he toiled peacefully at mathematics while occasionally stepping out for walks or to play his violin. But how had Einstein come to
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December 1941

Twelve Days that Began a World War

de Evan Mawdsley ...

Narrado por Jonathan Cowley ...

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14 hora 23 minutos

An account of the dramatic turning point in World War II that marked "the dawn of American might and the struggle for supremacy in Southeast Asia" (Times Higher Education).In far-flung locations around the globe, an unparalleled sequence of international events took place between December 1 and December 12, 1941. In this riveting book, historian Evan Mawdsley explores how the story unfolded . . ... Leer más

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An account of the dramatic turning point in World War II that marked "the dawn of American might and the struggle for supremacy in Southeast Asia" (Times Higher Education).In far-flung locations around the globe, an unparalleled sequence of international events took place between December 1 and December 12, 1941. In this riveting book, historian Evan Mawdsley explores how the story unfolded . .
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The Domestic Revolution

How the Introduction of Coal into Victorian Homes Changed Everything

de Ruth Goodman ...

Narrado por Jennifer M. Dixon ...

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11 hora 17 minutos

"The queen of living history" (Lucy Worsley) returns with an immersive account of how English women sparked a worldwide revolution—from their own kitchens.No single invention epitomizes the Victorian era more than the black cast-iron range. Aware that the twenty-first-century has reduced it to a quaint relic, Ruth Goodman was determined to prove that the hot coal stove provided so much more than ... Leer más

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"The queen of living history" (Lucy Worsley) returns with an immersive account of how English women sparked a worldwide revolution—from their own kitchens.No single invention epitomizes the Victorian era more than the black cast-iron range. Aware that the twenty-first-century has reduced it to a quaint relic, Ruth Goodman was determined to prove that the hot coal stove provided so much more than
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The Howe Dynasty

The Untold Story of a Military Family and the Women Behind Britain's Wars for America

de Julie Flavell ...

Narrado por Polly Lee ...

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17 hora 21 minutos

**Finalist • George Washington Book PrizeNew York Times Book Review • Editors’ ChoiceFinally revealing the family’s indefatigable women among its legendary military figures, The Howe Dynasty recasts the British side of the American Revolution.**In December 1774, Benjamin Franklin met Caroline Howe, the sister of British General Sir William Howe and Richard Admiral Lord Howe, in a London drawing ... Leer más

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**Finalist • George Washington Book PrizeNew York Times Book Review • Editors’ ChoiceFinally revealing the family’s indefatigable women among its legendary military figures, The Howe Dynasty recasts the British side of the American Revolution.**In December 1774, Benjamin Franklin met Caroline Howe, the sister of British General Sir William Howe and Richard Admiral Lord Howe, in a London drawing
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Lincoln in Private

What His Most Personal Reflections Tell Us About Our Greatest President

de Ronald C. White ...

Narrado por Ronald C. White ...

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4 hora 56 minutos

**“A fascinating tour inside the mind—and the heart—of Abraham Lincoln . . . An important and timeless work.”—Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of His Truth Is Marching OnFrom the New York Times bestselling author of A. Lincoln and American Ulysses, a revelatory glimpse into the intellectual journey of our sixteenth president through his private notes to himself, explored together here ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

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**“A fascinating tour inside the mind—and the heart—of Abraham Lincoln . . . An important and timeless work.”—Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of His Truth Is Marching OnFrom the New York Times bestselling author of A. Lincoln and American Ulysses, a revelatory glimpse into the intellectual journey of our sixteenth president through his private notes to himself, explored together here
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The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation

How to Succeed in a Society That Blames You for Everything Gone Wrong

de Caitlin Fisher ...

Narrado por Erica Sullivan ...

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5 hora 4 minutos

Millennials vs. all other generationsEveryone reads the headlines. Millennials aren’t buying diamonds or saving for retirement. Millennials want cushy jobs handed to them by organizations with futuristic nap pods. Millennials are killing the housing market because they eat too many avocados.The truth is, millennials were raised being told they could do anything if they worked hard, and then they ... Leer más

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Millennials vs. all other generationsEveryone reads the headlines. Millennials aren’t buying diamonds or saving for retirement. Millennials want cushy jobs handed to them by organizations with futuristic nap pods. Millennials are killing the housing market because they eat too many avocados.The truth is, millennials were raised being told they could do anything if they worked hard, and then they
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The End of Empire

Attila the Hun & the Fall of Rome

de Christopher Kelly ...

Narrado por Michael Page ...

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9 hora 19 minutos

History remembers Attila, the leader of the Huns, as the Romans perceived him: a savage barbarian brutally inflicting terror on whoever crossed his path. Following Attila and the Huns from the steppes of Kazakhstan to the court of Constantinople, Christopher Kelly portrays Attila in a compelling new light, uncovering an unlikely marriage proposal, a long-standing relationship with a treacherous ... Leer más

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History remembers Attila, the leader of the Huns, as the Romans perceived him: a savage barbarian brutally inflicting terror on whoever crossed his path. Following Attila and the Huns from the steppes of Kazakhstan to the court of Constantinople, Christopher Kelly portrays Attila in a compelling new light, uncovering an unlikely marriage proposal, a long-standing relationship with a treacherous
... Leer más

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The True History of Merlin the Magician

de Anne Lawrence-Mathers ...

Narrado por Jennifer M. Dixon ...

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8 hora 41 minutos

A medieval historian examines what we really know about the man who was "Merlin the Magician" and his impact on Britain.The historical Merlin was no rough magician: he was a learned figure from the cutting edge of medieval science and adept in astrology, cosmology, prophecy, and natural magic, as well as being a seer and a proto-alchemist. His powers were convincingly real—and useful, for they ... Leer más

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A medieval historian examines what we really know about the man who was "Merlin the Magician" and his impact on Britain.The historical Merlin was no rough magician: he was a learned figure from the cutting edge of medieval science and adept in astrology, cosmology, prophecy, and natural magic, as well as being a seer and a proto-alchemist. His powers were convincingly real—and useful, for they
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