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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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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

$32.39 CAD

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
... Read more
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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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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

$18.42 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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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Hell With the Fire Out: A History of the Modoc War

by Arthur Quinn ...

Narrated by Ed Quinn ...

Unabridged

7 hours 22 min

The final book from esteemed Berkeley historian Arthur Quinn, Hell With the Fire Out is both a complex chronicle of a forgotten chapter in American Indian history and a vivid detailing of human foible, folly, and failure. With a novelistic flair, Quinn outlines the sad inevitability of America's westward expansion in its post-Civil War era. Wrangling all the inherent contradictions - Quaker Peace ... Read more

$24.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The final book from esteemed Berkeley historian Arthur Quinn, Hell With the Fire Out is both a complex chronicle of a forgotten chapter in American Indian history and a vivid detailing of human foible, folly, and failure. With a novelistic flair, Quinn outlines the sad inevitability of America's westward expansion in its post-Civil War era. Wrangling all the inherent contradictions - Quaker Peace
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The Occupied City

How Israel Shapes Palestinian Life

by Davis Truman ...

Narrated by Steffan Rudiger ...

Unabridged

56 min

East Jerusalem is more than a city; it is a battleground of maps, walls, and blueprints. In The Occupied City: How Israel Shapes Palestinian Life, readers are taken inside one of the world’s most contested urban landscapes, where every building permit, zoning law, and planning decision becomes a tool of power.Drawing on years of research and first-hand interviews with Palestinian residents, urban ... Read more

$7.64 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

East Jerusalem is more than a city; it is a battleground of maps, walls, and blueprints. In The Occupied City: How Israel Shapes Palestinian Life, readers are taken inside one of the world’s most contested urban landscapes, where every building permit, zoning law, and planning decision becomes a tool of power.Drawing on years of research and first-hand interviews with Palestinian residents, urban
... Read more
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1066: History in an Hour

by Kaye Jones ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keeble ...

Unabridged

45 min

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.During the year 1066, England had three different kings and fought three huge battles in defence of the realm, including the bloody Battle of Hastings. The result was the Norman Conquest which defined England during the Middle Ages.1066 in an Hour will guide you through the politics and personalities of the Norman invasion. It will help you ... Read more

$12.59 CAD

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.During the year 1066, England had three different kings and fought three huge battles in defence of the realm, including the bloody Battle of Hastings. The result was the Norman Conquest which defined England during the Middle Ages.1066 in an Hour will guide you through the politics and personalities of the Norman invasion. It will help you
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Roman Empire

The history of Rome and its Emperors

by Randy Jackson ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Brown ...

Unabridged

5 hours 46 min

Discover the story of the greatest empire in history. Randy Jackson travels back into the age of Caesar and takes you with him.Listen to stories of war and power that changed forever the future of years to come. From the conquest of the Mediterranean to the destruction of the Roman Empire by barbarian invaders, we will cover every single aspect in the Roman history.Prepare for a time travel. ... Read more

$12.26 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the story of the greatest empire in history. Randy Jackson travels back into the age of Caesar and takes you with him.Listen to stories of war and power that changed forever the future of years to come. From the conquest of the Mediterranean to the destruction of the Roman Empire by barbarian invaders, we will cover every single aspect in the Roman history.Prepare for a time travel.
... Read more
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Gulf War

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

41 min

The Gulf War was war waged on Iraq which comprised of coalition forces that had 35 countries and was led by United Nations. The war was a response to Iraq’s step taken to annex Kuwait. The Gulf War is also known as the Persian Gulf War. Iraq under the leadership of Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990 with a purpose of procuring the large oil reserves of Kuwait to establish their power ... Read more

$4.92 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Gulf War was war waged on Iraq which comprised of coalition forces that had 35 countries and was led by United Nations. The war was a response to Iraq’s step taken to annex Kuwait. The Gulf War is also known as the Persian Gulf War. Iraq under the leadership of Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990 with a purpose of procuring the large oil reserves of Kuwait to establish their power
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The Life and Death of Richard III

by Anthony Cheetham ...

Narrated by Dan Jones, Jonathan Oliver ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

Bloomsbury presents The Life and Death of Richard III by Anthony Cheetham, read by Jonathan Oliver and Dan Jones.With a new introduction and concluding chapter from bestselling medieval author Dan Jones.Richard III is one of the most mysterious figures in English history, and as such is the source of perennial fascination. Comparatively little is known of his early life, his appearance, his ... Read more

$18.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Life and Death of Richard III by Anthony Cheetham, read by Jonathan Oliver and Dan Jones.With a new introduction and concluding chapter from bestselling medieval author Dan Jones.Richard III is one of the most mysterious figures in English history, and as such is the source of perennial fascination. Comparatively little is known of his early life, his appearance, his
... Read more
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China Hand

by L.J. Scott ...

Narrated by AI Voice Lawrence J Scott ...

Unabridged

7 hours 18 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Lawrence Joseph Scott was born in 1910 in Saskatchewan, Canada. His family made their way south and ended up in Alabama. In 1924, having finished 8th grade at the age of 14, L.J. lied about his age and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.Sometime in the 1930s, L.J. was stationed in Peking, China. As a member of the famous China Marines, he ... Read more

$9.98 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Lawrence Joseph Scott was born in 1910 in Saskatchewan, Canada. His family made their way south and ended up in Alabama. In 1924, having finished 8th grade at the age of 14, L.J. lied about his age and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.Sometime in the 1930s, L.J. was stationed in Peking, China. As a member of the famous China Marines, he
... Read more
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The Peloponnesian War

by Donald Kagan ...

Narrated by Bill Wallace ...

Unabridged

19 hours 2 min

For almost three decades at the end of the fifth century BC the ancient world was torn apart in a conflict that was, within its historical context, as dramatic, divisive, and destructive as the great world wars of the twentieth century. The Peloponnesian War pitted Greek against Greek: the Athenians, with their glorious empire, rich legacy of democracy and political rights, and extraordinary ... Read more

$35.24 CAD

For almost three decades at the end of the fifth century BC the ancient world was torn apart in a conflict that was, within its historical context, as dramatic, divisive, and destructive as the great world wars of the twentieth century. The Peloponnesian War pitted Greek against Greek: the Athenians, with their glorious empire, rich legacy of democracy and political rights, and extraordinary
... Read more
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Thirty Years War, The

1618-1648

by History Nerds, Andrew McDermott ...

Narrated by Johnathan Welsh ...

Unabridged

3 hours 3 min

A continent divided. A war that reshaped the world.The Thirty Years War (1618–1648) began as a bitter religious conflict within the fractured Holy Roman Empire—but it would erupt into one of the most devastating and transformative wars in European history. What started as a clash between Protestant and Catholic states soon spiralled into a brutal struggle for power, drawing in the great kingdoms ... Read more

$14.77 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A continent divided. A war that reshaped the world.The Thirty Years War (1618–1648) began as a bitter religious conflict within the fractured Holy Roman Empire—but it would erupt into one of the most devastating and transformative wars in European history. What started as a clash between Protestant and Catholic states soon spiralled into a brutal struggle for power, drawing in the great kingdoms
... Read more
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Acadian Driftwood

One Family and the Great Expulsion

by Tyler LeBlanc ...

Narrated by Pierre Simpson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 37 min

Winner, Evelyn Richardson Award for Non-Fiction and Democracy 250 Atlantic Book Award for Historical WritingA Hill Times Top 100 selectionA Canada’s History BestsellerPiecing together his family history through archival documents, Tyler LeBlanc tells the story of his ancestor Joseph LeBlanc and the LeBlanc family during the Great Expulsion. A unique biographical approach to the history of the ... Read more

$22.50 CAD

Winner, Evelyn Richardson Award for Non-Fiction and Democracy 250 Atlantic Book Award for Historical WritingA Hill Times Top 100 selectionA Canada’s History BestsellerPiecing together his family history through archival documents, Tyler LeBlanc tells the story of his ancestor Joseph LeBlanc and the LeBlanc family during the Great Expulsion. A unique biographical approach to the history of the
... Read more
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From Stormy Seas to Plymouth's Shores

by Dr. David K. Ewen ...

Narrated by Dr. David K. Ewen ...

Unabridged

35 min

The topic of the first Thanksgiving is exciting to read about and learn because it offers a captivating and adventurous tale of courage, resilience, and cultural encounters. The daring journey of the Mayflower in 1620 sets the stage for an epic narrative as the Pilgrims face numerous challenges and overcome obstacles in their pursuit of religious freedom. The story of survival and cooperation ... Read more

$5.48 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The topic of the first Thanksgiving is exciting to read about and learn because it offers a captivating and adventurous tale of courage, resilience, and cultural encounters. The daring journey of the Mayflower in 1620 sets the stage for an epic narrative as the Pilgrims face numerous challenges and overcome obstacles in their pursuit of religious freedom. The story of survival and cooperation
... Read more
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G/GESCHICHTE - Der Aufstieg Roms - Vom Dorf zur Supermacht

by G Geschichte, G Geschichte, Karsten Wolf ...

Narrated by Karsten Wolf ...

Series series G Geschichte
Unabridged

2 hours 23 min

Als Gemeinschaft von Ausgestoßenen beschreiben die Römer rückblickend ihren Urzustand. Da ist interessant, wie schnell diese vermeintlichen Outlaws dazu übergingen, Bündnisse zu schmieden. Wie sie aus Bündnispartnern Vasallen machten. Dass andere Stämme ebenfalls nach der Macht griffen, war nur praktisch. So gab es stetig Druck von außen, der Verteidigung erforderte. Das stabilisierte im Inneren, ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Als Gemeinschaft von Ausgestoßenen beschreiben die Römer rückblickend ihren Urzustand. Da ist interessant, wie schnell diese vermeintlichen Outlaws dazu übergingen, Bündnisse zu schmieden. Wie sie aus Bündnispartnern Vasallen machten. Dass andere Stämme ebenfalls nach der Macht griffen, war nur praktisch. So gab es stetig Druck von außen, der Verteidigung erforderte. Das stabilisierte im Inneren,
... Read more

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