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Concorde

The thrilling account of history’s most extraordinary airliner

by Mike Bannister ...

Narrated by Mike Bannister ...

Unabridged

12 hours 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 ... Read more

$21.16 CAD

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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The Next World War: The new age of global conflict and the fight to stop it

by Peter Apps ...

Narrated by Peter Apps ...

Unabridged

12 hours 52 min

'Incredibly well sourced . . . One of the most plugged-in voices in modern warfare'TELEGRAPH'Blends vivid reporting with shrewd analysis'ECONOMIST'Truly excellent . . . a gripping tour de force. Every politician and military expert needs to read this book'IAIN DALE'Reads like a real-life geopolitical thriller . . . The fact it doesn't feel like scaremongering says a lot about t... ... Read more

$39.59 CAD

'Incredibly well sourced . . . One of the most plugged-in voices in modern warfare'TELEGRAPH'Blends vivid reporting with shrewd analysis'ECONOMIST'Truly excellent . . . a gripping tour de force. Every politician and military expert needs to read this book'IAIN DALE'Reads like a real-life geopolitical thriller . . . The fact it doesn't feel like scaremongering says a lot about t...
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The English Civil Wars

1640-1660

by Blair Worden ...

Narrated by Leighton Pugh ...

Unabridged

5 hours 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 ... Read more

$19.70 CAD

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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Pax

War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age

by Tom Holland ...

Narrated by Tom Holland ...

Unabridged

14 hours 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 ... Read more

$37.79 CAD

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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Rome and Persia

The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry

by Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

20 hours 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 ... Read more

$53.09 CAD

**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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The Knight's Pledge

Will Bowman, Book 2

by Scott Mariani ...

Narrated by David Blair ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Will Bowman Series
Unabridged

11 hours 37 min

**Buy Die for a King, the latest thrilling novel in the Will Bowman series, out now!**READERS LOVE SCOTT MARIANI's Will Bowman series'Could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Can't wait for the next one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Historical fiction at its best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Totally hooked . . . Scott Mariani never fails' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐1191.Will Bowman, now fully entangled in Richard Lionheart's crusade, has reached the Holy La... ... Read more

$39.59 CAD

**Buy Die for a King, the latest thrilling novel in the Will Bowman series, out now!**READERS LOVE SCOTT MARIANI's Will Bowman series'Could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Can't wait for the next one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Historical fiction at its best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Totally hooked . . . Scott Mariani never fails' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐1191.Will Bowman, now fully entangled in Richard Lionheart's crusade, has reached the Holy La...
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The Storm Before the Storm

The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic

by Mike Duncan ...

Narrated by Mike Duncan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 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 ... Read more

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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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Overreach

The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine

by Owen Matthews ...

Narrated by Saul Reichlin ...

Unabridged

15 hours 23 min

Winner of the Pushkin House Book Prize 2023*A Telegraph Book of the Year*A Times Best Book of Summer 2023*Shortlisted for the Parliamentary Book Awards*An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war – from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol.The Russo-Ukrainian War is the most serious geopolitical crisis ... ... Read more

$35.09 CAD

Winner of the Pushkin House Book Prize 2023*A Telegraph Book of the Year*A Times Best Book of Summer 2023*Shortlisted for the Parliamentary Book Awards*An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war – from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol.The Russo-Ukrainian War is the most serious geopolitical crisis ...
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The Napoleonic Wars

by Alexander Mikaberidze ...

Narrated by Steven Crossley ...

Unabridged

35 hours 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 ... Read more

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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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In Search of the Dark Ages

by Michael Wood ...

Narrated by Marston York ...

Unabridged

14 hours 28 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In Search of the Dark Ages is an unrivalled exploration of the origins of English identity, and the bestselling book that established Michael Wood as one of Britain's leading historians. Now, on the book's 40th anniversary, this fully revised and expanded edition illuminates further the fascinating and mysterious centuries between the Romans and the Norman Conquest ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.In Search of the Dark Ages is an unrivalled exploration of the origins of English identity, and the bestselling book that established Michael Wood as one of Britain's leading historians. Now, on the book's 40th anniversary, this fully revised and expanded edition illuminates further the fascinating and mysterious centuries between the Romans and the Norman Conquest
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The Pilgrim's Revenge

An epic historical adventure thriller from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author of the Ben Hope series

by Scott Mariani ...

Narrated by David Blair ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Will Bowman Series
Unabridged

10 hours 42 min

**Buy Die for a King**,** the third book in the Will Bowman series, out now!**READERS LOVE SCOTT MARIANI'S EPIC STORYTELLING'Another fantastic Scott Mariani hero to follow' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An exceptional author' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another winner up there with Ben Hope' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was hooked from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fantastic story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐1190 - Humble layman Will Bowman lives in the co... ... Read more

$39.59 CAD

**Buy Die for a King**,** the third book in the Will Bowman series, out now!**READERS LOVE SCOTT MARIANI'S EPIC STORYTELLING'Another fantastic Scott Mariani hero to follow' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An exceptional author' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another winner up there with Ben Hope' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was hooked from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fantastic story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐1190 - Humble layman Will Bowman lives in the co...
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King John, Henry III and England’s Lost Civil War

by John Paul Davis ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

11 hours 30 min

This sweeping history of thirteenth century England examines how the successive reigns of two very different kings established the English way of life.In 1204, the great Angevin Empire was fragmenting under King John's rule. Unable to withstand France's invasion of Normandy, John also faced difficult relations with the papacy, and rising dissent among his barons. By the time John died in 1216, the ... Read more

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This sweeping history of thirteenth century England examines how the successive reigns of two very different kings established the English way of life.In 1204, the great Angevin Empire was fragmenting under King John's rule. Unable to withstand France's invasion of Normandy, John also faced difficult relations with the papacy, and rising dissent among his barons. By the time John died in 1216, the
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Zelensky

The Unlikely Ukrainian Hero Who Defied Putin and United the World

by Andrew L. Urban, Chris McLeod ...

Narrated by Keith Szarabajka ...

Unabridged

4 hours 24 min

The first major profile of Ukraine’s courageous President Volodymyr ZelenskyUkraine’s most popular comedic actor was an unlikely president of his country. And now, even more improbably, Volodymyr Zelensky has become the world’s most celebrated statesman. Who is he? How did he become the international hero of our time?Zelensky: The Unlikely Ukrainian Hero Who Defied Putin and United the World is a ... Read more

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The first major profile of Ukraine’s courageous President Volodymyr ZelenskyUkraine’s most popular comedic actor was an unlikely president of his country. And now, even more improbably, Volodymyr Zelensky has become the world’s most celebrated statesman. Who is he? How did he become the international hero of our time?Zelensky: The Unlikely Ukrainian Hero Who Defied Putin and United the World is a
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История Древнего мира

by Сергей Нечаев ...

Narrated by Евгений Лебедев ...

Series series Полная история эпох
Unabridged

7 hours 49 min

Многочисленные научные труды и музейные выставки убеждают нас, что об истории человечества известно почти все, и практически на любой вопрос у историков есть ответ. Однако если мы всмотримся в далекое прошлое более пристально, то обнаружим там множество противоречий и нестыковок. Почему, например, живописцы Средневековья изображали античных персонажей как своих современников в соответствующей ... Read more

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Многочисленные научные труды и музейные выставки убеждают нас, что об истории человечества известно почти все, и практически на любой вопрос у историков есть ответ. Однако если мы всмотримся в далекое прошлое более пристально, то обнаружим там множество противоречий и нестыковок. Почему, например, живописцы Средневековья изображали античных персонажей как своих современников в соответствующей
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Cumans, The: The History of the Medieval Turkic Nomads Who Fought the Mongols and Rus’ in Eastern Europe

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Colin Fluxman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

“Let us begin this narration, brethren,from the old times of Vladimir to this present time of Igor,who strengthened his mind with courage,who quickened his heart with valorand, thus imbued with martial spirit,led his valiant regimentsagainst the Kuman landin defense of the Russian land.” – The Tale of Igor’s CampaignBefore the Mongols rode across the steppes of Asia and Eastern Europe, the Cumans ... Read more

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“Let us begin this narration, brethren,from the old times of Vladimir to this present time of Igor,who strengthened his mind with courage,who quickened his heart with valorand, thus imbued with martial spirit,led his valiant regimentsagainst the Kuman landin defense of the Russian land.” – The Tale of Igor’s CampaignBefore the Mongols rode across the steppes of Asia and Eastern Europe, the Cumans
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Crécy and Agincourt: The History of the Hundred Years’ War’s Most Famous Battles

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Victoria Woodson ...

Unabridged

2 hours 40 min

Although it ended over 550 years ago, the Hundred Years’ War still looms large in the historical consciousness of England and France, even if the name of the famous war is a misnomer. The war was more of a series of separate conflicts between the English and French monarchies, interspersed with periods of peace, and its reputation remains an odd one, in part because its origins were based on royal ... Read more

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Although it ended over 550 years ago, the Hundred Years’ War still looms large in the historical consciousness of England and France, even if the name of the famous war is a misnomer. The war was more of a series of separate conflicts between the English and French monarchies, interspersed with periods of peace, and its reputation remains an odd one, in part because its origins were based on royal
... Read more
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Western Han Dynasty, The: A History of China

by Hui Wang ...

Narrated by Alex Morgan ...

Series Audiobook 5 - A History of China
Unabridged

7 hours 45 min

The Western Han Dynasty: A History of China, PART ONE takes you on a captivating journey through one of China's most remarkable dynasties, where ambition, strategy, and power struggles shaped an empire that lasted for centuries. This book doesn't just recount historical events—it immerses you in the dramatic stories of emperors, generals, and advisors who made crucial decisions that altered the ... Read more

$12.62 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Western Han Dynasty: A History of China, PART ONE takes you on a captivating journey through one of China's most remarkable dynasties, where ambition, strategy, and power struggles shaped an empire that lasted for centuries. This book doesn't just recount historical events—it immerses you in the dramatic stories of emperors, generals, and advisors who made crucial decisions that altered the
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No Ocean Wide Enough

A beautiful, heartbreaking and unforgettable World War 2 historical fiction

by Living History ...

Narrated by Ronnie Rowlands ...

Unabridged

3 hours 9 min

“I believe in you,” Amélie says. She peers up at me, her eyes alight with passion and pain. “Even the ocean wasn’t wide enough to keep us apart.”June 6, 1944. Gazing over the ocean, Eddie sits on the edge of a stone wall overlooking the beach. The tide that had swept in now slowly ebbs, leaving behind it a beach full of dead. There is so much work to be done.The thought depresses me, but I know ... Read more

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“I believe in you,” Amélie says. She peers up at me, her eyes alight with passion and pain. “Even the ocean wasn’t wide enough to keep us apart.”June 6, 1944. Gazing over the ocean, Eddie sits on the edge of a stone wall overlooking the beach. The tide that had swept in now slowly ebbs, leaving behind it a beach full of dead. There is so much work to be done.The thought depresses me, but I know
... Read more
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Cossack Hetmanate, The: The History and Legacy of the Cossacks and Their Autonomous Republic in the Ukraine

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by David Pickering ...

Unabridged

52 min

“Had I just 10,000 Cossacks, I would have conquered the whole world.” – Napoleon BonaparteThe history of Ukraine is a fascinating story of how cultures, political systems, religions, and power have met, intersected, morphed, and expanded. The region was relatively sparsely populated for much of ancient history, a wilderness of rivers, forests, and steppes, but that does not detract from the rich ... Read more

$8.78 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Had I just 10,000 Cossacks, I would have conquered the whole world.” – Napoleon BonaparteThe history of Ukraine is a fascinating story of how cultures, political systems, religions, and power have met, intersected, morphed, and expanded. The region was relatively sparsely populated for much of ancient history, a wilderness of rivers, forests, and steppes, but that does not detract from the rich
... Read more
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Ottoman Empire, The: An Enthralling Guide to One of the Mightiest and Longest-Lasting Dynasties in World History

by Billy Wellman ...

Narrated by Jay Herbert ...

Unabridged

3 hours 59 min

From a small Turkish principality to a global superpower, the Ottoman Empire’s role in world history is certainly undeniable.For over six centuries, the empire was arguably the world’s strongest Muslim empire, dominating its rivals in Europe and Asia for many years.Spanning three continents and controlling lands in the Balkans, the Caucasus, Crimea, Anatolia, the Middle East, the Levant, Egypt, ... Read more

$18.88 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

From a small Turkish principality to a global superpower, the Ottoman Empire’s role in world history is certainly undeniable.For over six centuries, the empire was arguably the world’s strongest Muslim empire, dominating its rivals in Europe and Asia for many years.Spanning three continents and controlling lands in the Balkans, the Caucasus, Crimea, Anatolia, the Middle East, the Levant, Egypt,
... Read more
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Janissaries and Sipahi, The: The History of the Elite Infantry and Cavalry that Fueled the Ottoman Empire’s Expansion

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by KC Wayman ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity’s greatest empire. Constantinople would ... Read more

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In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity’s greatest empire. Constantinople would
... Read more
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History of Cold War

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

38 min

World War II has been that topic of discussion for long time of period and almost everyone is already aware of that. This was the global war which lasted for seven long years from the date of 1939 to 1945, the conflicts related to which were already in action. Though, this war ended in 1945, there were still some things which could be seen as the result of this conflict, among which the one name ... Read more

$5.04 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

World War II has been that topic of discussion for long time of period and almost everyone is already aware of that. This was the global war which lasted for seven long years from the date of 1939 to 1945, the conflicts related to which were already in action. Though, this war ended in 1945, there were still some things which could be seen as the result of this conflict, among which the one name
... Read more
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Empire of Everything

by Santiago Machain, Santiago Machain ...

Narrated by Santiago Machain ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Alexander’s What-Ifs
Unabridged

1 hour 21 min

What if Alexander the Great didn't die at thirty-two? Empire of Everything continues the alternate history saga where the most legendary conqueror of all time survives his fever in Babylon—and reinvents the world. As his armies press deeper into Asia, a new challenge emerges: not how to conquer the world, but how to hold it together. From philosophical revolutions and diplomatic crises to ... Read more

$5.05 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if Alexander the Great didn't die at thirty-two? Empire of Everything continues the alternate history saga where the most legendary conqueror of all time survives his fever in Babylon—and reinvents the world. As his armies press deeper into Asia, a new challenge emerges: not how to conquer the world, but how to hold it together. From philosophical revolutions and diplomatic crises to
... Read more
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Unforgettable Vietnam War: The American War in Vietnam - War in the Jungle

by Scott S. F. Meaker ...

Narrated by Derrick E.Hardin ...

Unabridged

38 min

Note: ***** This is a short Vietnam war book *****The Vietnam War was fought like a war and it ended with both sides believing that they won. But it was not a war that started with a formal declaration of war.The number of struggles for power that are part of the fabric of Vietnam is almost overwhelming.The battles were short and intense and fought in the jungles and rice paddies. Much of the war ... Read more

$2.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Note: ***** This is a short Vietnam war book *****The Vietnam War was fought like a war and it ended with both sides believing that they won. But it was not a war that started with a formal declaration of war.The number of struggles for power that are part of the fabric of Vietnam is almost overwhelming.The battles were short and intense and fought in the jungles and rice paddies. Much of the war
... Read more

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