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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

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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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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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The Pilgrim's Revenge

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

par Scott Mariani ...

Lu par David Blair ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Will Bowman Series
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10 heure 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... ... En savoir plus

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**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

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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A Gathering of Soldiers

par Martin Hicks ...

Lu par Steven Miller ...

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14 heure 9 min

A Gathering of Soldiers relates the story of Daniel Ryan, an Irish immigrant who has begun a new life in Georgia just as the events leading up to the momentous civil war in America have begun to unfold. The book describes his experiences upon enlisting with a group of his peers, in a north Georgia militia company, following Abraham Lincoln's first summons for troops to invade the southern states ... En savoir plus

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A Gathering of Soldiers relates the story of Daniel Ryan, an Irish immigrant who has begun a new life in Georgia just as the events leading up to the momentous civil war in America have begun to unfold. The book describes his experiences upon enlisting with a group of his peers, in a north Georgia militia company, following Abraham Lincoln's first summons for troops to invade the southern states
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Another Bloody Century

Future Warfare

par Colin S. Gray ...

Lu par David Shaw Parker ...

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19 heure 3 min

How the wars of the near future will be fought and who will win themMany nations, peoples and special interest groups believe that violence will advance their cause. Warfare has changed greatly since the Second World War; it continued to change during the late 20th century and this process is still accelerating. Political, technological, social and religious forces are shaping the future of ... En savoir plus

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How the wars of the near future will be fought and who will win themMany nations, peoples and special interest groups believe that violence will advance their cause. Warfare has changed greatly since the Second World War; it continued to change during the late 20th century and this process is still accelerating. Political, technological, social and religious forces are shaping the future of
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Winkle

The Extraordinary Life of Britain’s Greatest Pilot

par Paul Beaver ...

Lu par Paul Beaver, Steve John Shepherd ...

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11 heure

Brought to you by Penguin.The daring life story and astonishing adventures of Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown - Britain's greatest-ever pilot.Small in stature but immense in reputation and talent, there was more to Eric 'Winkle' Brown than met the eye.The pilot who set the standard for Britain's golden age of aviation, Winkle cemented his worldwide fame with incredible skill, extraordinary daring - ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.The daring life story and astonishing adventures of Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown - Britain's greatest-ever pilot.Small in stature but immense in reputation and talent, there was more to Eric 'Winkle' Brown than met the eye.The pilot who set the standard for Britain's golden age of aviation, Winkle cemented his worldwide fame with incredible skill, extraordinary daring -
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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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Uncommon Wrath

How Caesar and Cato's Deadly Rivalry Destroyed the Roman Republic

par Josiah Osgood ...

Lu par Ana Clements ...

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10 heure 12 min

A dual biography of Julius Caesar and Cato the Younger that offers a dire warning: republics collapse when partisanship overrides the common good.In Uncommon Wrath, historian Josiah Osgood tells the story of how the political rivalry between Julius Caesar and Marcus Cato precipitated the end of the Roman Republic. As the champions of two dominant but distinct visions for Rome, Caesar and Cato each ... En savoir plus

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A dual biography of Julius Caesar and Cato the Younger that offers a dire warning: republics collapse when partisanship overrides the common good.In Uncommon Wrath, historian Josiah Osgood tells the story of how the political rivalry between Julius Caesar and Marcus Cato precipitated the end of the Roman Republic. As the champions of two dominant but distinct visions for Rome, Caesar and Cato each
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War and Power

Who Wins Wars—and Why

par Phillips Payson O'Brien ...

Lu par Theo Solomon ...

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12 heure 9 min

A bold, revisionist study of modern warfare, showing that military victory is rooted not in large armies and decisive battles, but in the full spectrum of economic, political, and social power—"vital reading for anyone grappling with America’s uncertain place in today’s global order” (Alexander Vindman, New York Times–bestselling author of The Folly of Realism)For nearly two centuries, ... En savoir plus

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A bold, revisionist study of modern warfare, showing that military victory is rooted not in large armies and decisive battles, but in the full spectrum of economic, political, and social power—"vital reading for anyone grappling with America’s uncertain place in today’s global order” (Alexander Vindman, New York Times–bestselling author of The Folly of Realism)For nearly two centuries,
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Early History of Montenegro, The: The History of the Region from Antiquity to Autonomy

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par KC Wayman ...

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1 heures 8 min

Much has been written about Western intervention during the breakup of Yugoslavia, and whether it made matters worse, prevented worse atrocities, or was simply ineffective. In early 1992, however, what was clear was that Europe was hopelessly divided over the best course of action to take towards Yugoslavia, and after several years of fighting, the Bosnian War was one of the most violent ... En savoir plus

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Much has been written about Western intervention during the breakup of Yugoslavia, and whether it made matters worse, prevented worse atrocities, or was simply ineffective. In early 1992, however, what was clear was that Europe was hopelessly divided over the best course of action to take towards Yugoslavia, and after several years of fighting, the Bosnian War was one of the most violent
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1922 Irish Civil War

par Legends of War ...

Lu par Daniel Griffin ...

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46 min

In late June 1922, growing animosity between Pro and Anti-Treaty factions erupted into armed conflict in the center of Dublin. For the next ten months, the Irish Free State was wracked by a bitter, bloody, and brutal civil war between those who sought to protect the new government and those who wished to destroy it. This is the story of the Irish Civil War, its origins, and its consequences. ... En savoir plus

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In late June 1922, growing animosity between Pro and Anti-Treaty factions erupted into armed conflict in the center of Dublin. For the next ten months, the Irish Free State was wracked by a bitter, bloody, and brutal civil war between those who sought to protect the new government and those who wished to destroy it. This is the story of the Irish Civil War, its origins, and its consequences.
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People Offended? So What?!

par Dre Baldwin ...

Lu par Dre Baldwin ...

Collections Livre audio : 1354 - Dre Baldwin's Work On Your Game MasterClass
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32 min

Being offended has now become a sport nowadays. If people are offended by something that you said or did, so what?In this class, we’re going to talk about why you not being so antsy about the fact that people disagree with you yet you don’t even know why they’re offended by it. ... En savoir plus

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Being offended has now become a sport nowadays. If people are offended by something that you said or did, so what?In this class, we’re going to talk about why you not being so antsy about the fact that people disagree with you yet you don’t even know why they’re offended by it.
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Splendid Liberators

Heroism, Betrayal, Resistance, and the Birth of American Empire

par Joe Jackson ...

Lu par Jonathan Davis ...

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31 heure 39 min

This immersive epic reveals the origins of the American empire and the lives of those who promoted it and those who resisted it.In 1898, the United States won an empire, and—many allege—lost its soul. In Splendid Liberators, Joe Jackson offers an epic narrative of the Spanish-American War, the world-spanning conflict during which the United States freed Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines from ... En savoir plus

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This immersive epic reveals the origins of the American empire and the lives of those who promoted it and those who resisted it.In 1898, the United States won an empire, and—many allege—lost its soul. In Splendid Liberators, Joe Jackson offers an epic narrative of the Spanish-American War, the world-spanning conflict during which the United States freed Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines from
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Do This for Love

Free Burma Rangers in the Battle of Mosul

par David Eubank, Hosannah Valentine ...

Lu par David Cochran Heath ...

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12 heure 29 min

The fiercest urban battle in recent history, to retake the city of Mosul from ISIS, lasted nine months. Thousands were killed, millions displaced. How to help in such a massive and desperate situation? This is the story of how one small organization from Burma answered that question: go. Give up your own way, help the people, share love.As coalition forces, led by brave Iraqi soldiers on the ... En savoir plus

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The fiercest urban battle in recent history, to retake the city of Mosul from ISIS, lasted nine months. Thousands were killed, millions displaced. How to help in such a massive and desperate situation? This is the story of how one small organization from Burma answered that question: go. Give up your own way, help the people, share love.As coalition forces, led by brave Iraqi soldiers on the
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