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

par Peter Apps ...

Lu par Peter Apps ...

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12 heure 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... ... En savoir plus

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'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

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

$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

par Tom Holland ...

Lu 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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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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The Knight's Pledge

Will Bowman, Book 2

par Scott Mariani ...

Lu par David Blair ...

Collections Livre audio : 2 - Will Bowman Series
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11 heure 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... ... En savoir plus

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**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

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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Overreach

The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine

par Owen Matthews ...

Lu par Saul Reichlin ...

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15 heure 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 ... ... En savoir plus

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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

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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In Search of the Dark Ages

par Michael Wood ...

Lu par Marston York ...

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14 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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King John, Henry III and England’s Lost Civil War

par John Paul Davis ...

Lu par Peter Noble ...

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11 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Andrew L. Urban, Chris McLeod ...

Lu par Keith Szarabajka ...

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4 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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The Art of War

par Sunzu ...

Lu par Erick Abraham ...

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1 heures 17 min

The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise written during the 6th century BC by Sunzi. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time.The Art of War is one of the oldest and most famous studies of strategy and has had a huge influence on military planning and beyond. It ... En savoir plus

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The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise written during the 6th century BC by Sunzi. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time.The Art of War is one of the oldest and most famous studies of strategy and has had a huge influence on military planning and beyond. It
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Prepare for that battle

par Gabriel Agbo ...

Lu par Dan Caringer ...

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1 heures 24 min

Are you battle ready? Always be prepared. We must not take anything for granted. Yes, life is war, and as in every war there are always many battles to fight. When you win one, then you prepare or go over to the next. Until you win the entire war. Here you will know why the war and also learn the principles of winning life battles. Solomon became the wisest, richest, most influential and most ... En savoir plus

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Are you battle ready? Always be prepared. We must not take anything for granted. Yes, life is war, and as in every war there are always many battles to fight. When you win one, then you prepare or go over to the next. Until you win the entire war. Here you will know why the war and also learn the principles of winning life battles. Solomon became the wisest, richest, most influential and most
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Seize and Hold

par Bryan Perrett ...

Lu par Roger Davis ...

Collections series W&N Military
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10 heure 31 min

SEIZE AND HOLD vividly demonstrates how military objectives can be seized by clever tactics and ruthless action.From the First World War to Vietnam, this collection gives exciting, atmospheric descriptions of eleven twentieth-century battlefield triumphs.Portraying military skills at their most daring and inventive, SEIZE AND HOLD is full of more drama and excitement than Hollywood could ever ... En savoir plus

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SEIZE AND HOLD vividly demonstrates how military objectives can be seized by clever tactics and ruthless action.From the First World War to Vietnam, this collection gives exciting, atmospheric descriptions of eleven twentieth-century battlefield triumphs.Portraying military skills at their most daring and inventive, SEIZE AND HOLD is full of more drama and excitement than Hollywood could ever
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The Northern Ireland Troubles

1969–2007

par Aaron Edwards ...

Lu par Stephen Armstrong ...

Collections series Essential Histories
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3 heure 11 min

Bloomsbury presents The Northern Ireland Troubles by Aaron Edwards, read by Stephen Armstrong.Acclaimed historian Dr Aaron Edwards provides a concise overview of one of the most difficult and controversial actions in recent history.Spanning 38 years of the ‘Troubles’, the British Army’s deployment in Northern Ireland (codenamed Operation Banner) was one of the most difficult and controversial in ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents The Northern Ireland Troubles by Aaron Edwards, read by Stephen Armstrong.Acclaimed historian Dr Aaron Edwards provides a concise overview of one of the most difficult and controversial actions in recent history.Spanning 38 years of the ‘Troubles’, the British Army’s deployment in Northern Ireland (codenamed Operation Banner) was one of the most difficult and controversial in
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The Jacobite Rebellion

1745–46

par Gregory Fremont-Barnes ...

Lu par Ric Jerrom ...

Collections series Essential Histories
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4 heure 29 min

Bloomsbury presents The Jacobite Rebellion by Gregory Fremont-Barnes, read by Ric Jerrom.This is an accessible, fully updated introduction to one of history’s most heavily romanticized and mythologized campaigns.Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes presents a detailed overview of the Forty-five Rebellion, dispelling the myths that have grown up around battles like Culloden and the figures of the Highlanders. ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents The Jacobite Rebellion by Gregory Fremont-Barnes, read by Ric Jerrom.This is an accessible, fully updated introduction to one of history’s most heavily romanticized and mythologized campaigns.Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes presents a detailed overview of the Forty-five Rebellion, dispelling the myths that have grown up around battles like Culloden and the figures of the Highlanders.
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The International Brigades

Fascism, Freedom and the Spanish Civil War

par Giles Tremlett ...

Lu par Laurence Bouvard ...

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23 heure 49 min

Bloomsbury presents The International Brigades by Giles Tremlett, read by Laurence Bouvard.'Magnificent. Narrative history at its vivid and compelling best' Fergal KeaneThe first major history of the International Brigades: a tale of blood, ideals and tragedy in the fight against fascism.The Spanish Civil War was the first armed battle in the fight against fascism, and a rallying cry for a ... En savoir plus

$24.30 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The International Brigades by Giles Tremlett, read by Laurence Bouvard.'Magnificent. Narrative history at its vivid and compelling best' Fergal KeaneThe first major history of the International Brigades: a tale of blood, ideals and tragedy in the fight against fascism.The Spanish Civil War was the first armed battle in the fight against fascism, and a rallying cry for a
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Aksumite Empire

Ethiopia's Ancient Power and the First Christian Kingdom

par Rolf Hedger ...

Lu par AI Voice Juniper ...

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2 heure 34 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Aksumite Empire was one of the most significant and influential civilizations of ancient Africa. Emerging around the first century AD, it became a powerful and sophisticated state that played a crucial role in connecting diverse cultures and trade networks across continents. Its strategic location, bridging the Red Sea and the interior of the African ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Aksumite Empire was one of the most significant and influential civilizations of ancient Africa. Emerging around the first century AD, it became a powerful and sophisticated state that played a crucial role in connecting diverse cultures and trade networks across continents. Its strategic location, bridging the Red Sea and the interior of the African
... En savoir plus
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England Under the Normans: The Turbulent History of Normandy’s Attempts to Maintain the English Throne

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Michelle Humphries ...

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1 heures 51 min

William the Conqueror’s conquest of Britain arguably made him the most important figure in shaping the course of English history, but modern caricatures of this vitally important medieval figure are largely based on ignorance. William is a fascinating and complex figure, in many ways the quintessential warrior king of this period. Inheriting the Duchy of Normandy while still an infant and forced ... En savoir plus

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William the Conqueror’s conquest of Britain arguably made him the most important figure in shaping the course of English history, but modern caricatures of this vitally important medieval figure are largely based on ignorance. William is a fascinating and complex figure, in many ways the quintessential warrior king of this period. Inheriting the Duchy of Normandy while still an infant and forced
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Reports From The First World War

Articles written while crossing the wastelands of 1919 (Nowadays, Tales of War and Unhappy Far-Off Things)

par Lord Dunsany ...

Lu par Charles Featherstone ...

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4 heure 16 min

Includes the collections Nowadays, Tales of War, & Unhappy Far-Off ThingsThe great fantasy writer Lord Dunsany wrote very little in the way of fantasy after the onset of the First World War. This was partly because he was busy, having volunteered in 1915 and becoming a Captain in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in Derry. However, the reality of the world bore in on our hero at this time, and it ... En savoir plus

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Includes the collections Nowadays, Tales of War, & Unhappy Far-Off ThingsThe great fantasy writer Lord Dunsany wrote very little in the way of fantasy after the onset of the First World War. This was partly because he was busy, having volunteered in 1915 and becoming a Captain in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in Derry. However, the reality of the world bore in on our hero at this time, and it
... En savoir plus
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The Greatest Generation

par Albert Jack ...

Lu par Albert Jack ...

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2 heure 46 min

The Greatest Generation is the first hand account of an English soldier who began his army career with the Long Range Desert Group in 1940, raided with David's Sterling's Special Air Service, volunteered for the 1st Airborne Division and took part in their first ever jump.He then transferred to the 6th Airborne in 1943 and with them he dropped at Pegasus Bridge, battled the Bulge, jumped the Rhine ... En savoir plus

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The Greatest Generation is the first hand account of an English soldier who began his army career with the Long Range Desert Group in 1940, raided with David's Sterling's Special Air Service, volunteered for the 1st Airborne Division and took part in their first ever jump.He then transferred to the 6th Airborne in 1943 and with them he dropped at Pegasus Bridge, battled the Bulge, jumped the Rhine
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First Light

Original Edition

par Geoffrey Wellum ...

Lu par Andrew Brooke ...

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11 heure 29 min

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of First Light by Geoffrey Wellum, read by Andrew Brooke.Two months before the outbreak of the Second World War, eighteen-year-old Geoffrey Wellum becomes a fighter pilot with the RAF...Desperate to get in the air, he makes it through basic training to become the youngest Spitfire pilot in the prestigious 92 Squadron. Thrust into combat almost immediately, ... En savoir plus

$17.91 CAD

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of First Light by Geoffrey Wellum, read by Andrew Brooke.Two months before the outbreak of the Second World War, eighteen-year-old Geoffrey Wellum becomes a fighter pilot with the RAF...Desperate to get in the air, he makes it through basic training to become the youngest Spitfire pilot in the prestigious 92 Squadron. Thrust into combat almost immediately,
... En savoir plus
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Vulcan 607

par Rowland White ...

Lu par Roy McMillan ...

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13 heure 29 min

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Vulcan 607 by Rowland White, read by Roy McMillan.It was to be one of the most ambitious operations since 617 Squadron bounced their revolutionary bombs into the dams of the Ruhr Valley in 1943...When Argentine forces invaded the Falklands in the early hours of 2 April 1982, Britain's military chiefs were faced with a real-life Mission Impossible. Its ... En savoir plus

$20.30 CAD

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Vulcan 607 by Rowland White, read by Roy McMillan.It was to be one of the most ambitious operations since 617 Squadron bounced their revolutionary bombs into the dams of the Ruhr Valley in 1943...When Argentine forces invaded the Falklands in the early hours of 2 April 1982, Britain's military chiefs were faced with a real-life Mission Impossible. Its
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