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This Land is Your Land

A Road Trip Through U.S. History

door Beverly Gage ...

Verteld door Gabra Zackman ...

Niet ingekort

8 uur 43 min

A Barack Obama Summer Reading List SelectionPulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past.Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our ... Meer lezen

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A Barack Obama Summer Reading List SelectionPulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past.Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our
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Brief History of Nebraska, A

door KJ Smith ...

Verteld door Digital Voice Madison G ...

Serie Luisterboek 27 - A Brief History of - US State History
Niet ingekort

1 uur 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of NebraskaNebraska, the Cornhusker State, is a land of vast prairies, pioneering spirit, and deep-rooted history. A Brief History of Nebraska explores the fascinating journey of this Midwestern state, from its earliest Native American tribes to its central role in America’s westward expansion.Discover Nebraska’s history as part of the ... Meer lezen

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of NebraskaNebraska, the Cornhusker State, is a land of vast prairies, pioneering spirit, and deep-rooted history. A Brief History of Nebraska explores the fascinating journey of this Midwestern state, from its earliest Native American tribes to its central role in America’s westward expansion.Discover Nebraska’s history as part of the
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Black Death at the Golden Gate

The Race to Save America from the Bubonic Plague

door David K. Randall ...

Verteld door Charles Constant ...

Niet ingekort

7 uur 50 min

A spine-chilling saga of virulent racism, human folly, and the ultimate triumph of scientific progress.For Chinese immigrant Wong Chut King, surviving in San Francisco meant a life in the shadows. His passing on March 6, 1900, would have been unremarkable if a city health officer hadn't noticed a swollen black lymph node on his groin—a sign of bubonic plague. Empowered by racist pseudoscience, ... Meer lezen

18,19 €

A spine-chilling saga of virulent racism, human folly, and the ultimate triumph of scientific progress.For Chinese immigrant Wong Chut King, surviving in San Francisco meant a life in the shadows. His passing on March 6, 1900, would have been unremarkable if a city health officer hadn't noticed a swollen black lymph node on his groin—a sign of bubonic plague. Empowered by racist pseudoscience,
... Meer lezen
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Operation Greylord

The True Story of an Untrained Undercover Agent and America's Biggest Corruption Bust

door Terrence Hake, Wayne Klatt ...

Verteld door Charles Constant ...

Niet ingekort

10 uur 14 min

Operation Greylord was the longest and most successful undercover investigation in FBI history, and the largest corruption bust ever in the U.S. It resulted in bribery and tax charges against 103 judges, lawyers, and other court personnel, and, eventually, more than seventy indictments.And it was led by Terrence Hake, a young assistant prosecutor in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in ... Meer lezen

15,46 €

Operation Greylord was the longest and most successful undercover investigation in FBI history, and the largest corruption bust ever in the U.S. It resulted in bribery and tax charges against 103 judges, lawyers, and other court personnel, and, eventually, more than seventy indictments.And it was led by Terrence Hake, a young assistant prosecutor in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in
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Stockholms hemligheter - Gamla stan

door Martin Stugart, Martin Stugart ...

Verteld door Martin Stugart ...

Serie Luisterboek 1 - Stockholms hemligheter
Niet ingekort

1 uur 13 min

Stockholmiana! Följ med på en lärorik promenad genom Gamla stan tillsammans med Stockholmskännaren och journalisten Martin Stugart. Genom en blandning av fakta och medryckande anekdoter får Stugart oss upptäcka, känna och nästan smaka på Gamla stans vibrerande historia. Från Stortorgets pulserande atmosfär till de urgamla kullerstensgrändernas tysta berättelser, får vi ta del av händelser som ... Meer lezen

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Stockholmiana! Följ med på en lärorik promenad genom Gamla stan tillsammans med Stockholmskännaren och journalisten Martin Stugart. Genom en blandning av fakta och medryckande anekdoter får Stugart oss upptäcka, känna och nästan smaka på Gamla stans vibrerande historia. Från Stortorgets pulserande atmosfär till de urgamla kullerstensgrändernas tysta berättelser, får vi ta del av händelser som
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Riding with Cochise

The Apache Story of America's Longest War

door Steve Price ...

Verteld door Kaipo Schwab ...

Niet ingekort

6 uur 19 min

Riding With Cochise brings the violent drama of the American Southwest to life through the eyes of the legendary Apache chieftain Cochise and three other tribal leaders. Relying largely on the oral histories told by relatives of these great warriors as well as personal diaries of others who were involved, veteran author Steve Price takes listeners deep into the Cochise Stronghold, through Massacre ... Meer lezen

14,55 €

Riding With Cochise brings the violent drama of the American Southwest to life through the eyes of the legendary Apache chieftain Cochise and three other tribal leaders. Relying largely on the oral histories told by relatives of these great warriors as well as personal diaries of others who were involved, veteran author Steve Price takes listeners deep into the Cochise Stronghold, through Massacre
... Meer lezen
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Hole in My Heart

Love and Loss in the Fault Lines of Adoption

door Lorraine Dusky ...

Verteld door Lorraine Dusky ...

Niet ingekort

16 uur 45 min

FINALIST: MEMOIR, STORY CIRCLE AWARDS, 2024FINALIST: NARRATIVE NONFICTION, INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS OF NEW ENGLAND AWARDS, 2024In the days before Roe v. Wade, an ambitious young journalist, abandoned by her beau, leaves Michigan for a dream job on the city desk of a Rochester, NY newspaper. Burned once, she's eager for love, but as the only "girl" in the newsroom, she's more concerned about finding ... Meer lezen

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FINALIST: MEMOIR, STORY CIRCLE AWARDS, 2024FINALIST: NARRATIVE NONFICTION, INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS OF NEW ENGLAND AWARDS, 2024In the days before Roe v. Wade, an ambitious young journalist, abandoned by her beau, leaves Michigan for a dream job on the city desk of a Rochester, NY newspaper. Burned once, she's eager for love, but as the only "girl" in the newsroom, she's more concerned about finding
... Meer lezen
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Brief History of California, A

door KJ Smith ...

Verteld door Digital Voice Madison G ...

Serie Luisterboek 5 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
Niet ingekort

2 uur 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of CaliforniaCalifornia, the Golden State, has long been a land of opportunity, transformation, and innovation. A Brief History of California offers a concise yet compelling look at the events, people, and cultures that have defined this remarkable state.From the Native American tribes who first inhabited its diverse landscapes, to the ... Meer lezen

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of CaliforniaCalifornia, the Golden State, has long been a land of opportunity, transformation, and innovation. A Brief History of California offers a concise yet compelling look at the events, people, and cultures that have defined this remarkable state.From the Native American tribes who first inhabited its diverse landscapes, to the
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Brief History of Virginia, A

door KJ Smith ...

Verteld door Digital Voice Madison G ...

Serie Luisterboek 46 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
Niet ingekort

1 uur 30 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of VirginiaVirginia, the birthplace of American history, has long been at the heart of the nation's story. A Brief History of Virginiatakes readers on a fascinating journey through the events, people, and places that have shaped this historically significant state.From the first English settlement at Jamestown to its role in the ... Meer lezen

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of VirginiaVirginia, the birthplace of American history, has long been at the heart of the nation's story. A Brief History of Virginiatakes readers on a fascinating journey through the events, people, and places that have shaped this historically significant state.From the first English settlement at Jamestown to its role in the
... Meer lezen
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Thunder in the Mountains

Chief Joseph, Oliver Otis Howard, and the Nez Perce War

door Daniel Sharfstein ...

Verteld door Joe Barrett ...

Niet ingekort

18 uur 3 min

Oliver Otis Howard thought he was a man of destiny. Chosen to lead the Freedmen's Bureau after the Civil War, the Union Army general was entrusted with the era's most crucial task: helping millions of former slaves claim the rights of citizens. He was energized by the belief that abolition and Reconstruction, the country's great struggles for liberty and equality, were God's plan for himself and ... Meer lezen

21,37 €

Oliver Otis Howard thought he was a man of destiny. Chosen to lead the Freedmen's Bureau after the Civil War, the Union Army general was entrusted with the era's most crucial task: helping millions of former slaves claim the rights of citizens. He was energized by the belief that abolition and Reconstruction, the country's great struggles for liberty and equality, were God's plan for himself and
... Meer lezen
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The Jew Store

A Family Memoir

door Stella Suberman ...

Verteld door Donna Postel ...

Niet ingekort

10 uur 52 min

In 1920, in small-town America, the ubiquitous dry goods store was usually owned by Jews and often referred to as "the Jew store." That's how Stella Suberman's father's store, Bronson's Low-Priced Store, in Concordia, Tennessee, was known locally. The Bronsons were the first Jews to ever live in that tiny town of one main street, one bank, one drugstore, one picture show, one feed and seed, one ... Meer lezen

15,46 €

In 1920, in small-town America, the ubiquitous dry goods store was usually owned by Jews and often referred to as "the Jew store." That's how Stella Suberman's father's store, Bronson's Low-Priced Store, in Concordia, Tennessee, was known locally. The Bronsons were the first Jews to ever live in that tiny town of one main street, one bank, one drugstore, one picture show, one feed and seed, one
... Meer lezen
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Brief History of Nevada, A

door KJ Smith ...

Verteld door Digital Voice Madison G ...

Serie Luisterboek 28 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
Niet ingekort

1 uur 29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of NevadaNevada, the Silver State, is a land of stark beauty, diverse cultures, and an extraordinary history that has shaped the American West. A Brief History of Nevada offers a concise and captivating look at the people, events, and transformations that have made this state a unique and essential part of the United States.From its ... Meer lezen

7,27 € of Gratis met Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of NevadaNevada, the Silver State, is a land of stark beauty, diverse cultures, and an extraordinary history that has shaped the American West. A Brief History of Nevada offers a concise and captivating look at the people, events, and transformations that have made this state a unique and essential part of the United States.From its
... Meer lezen
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The Black Hand

The Bloody Rise and Redemption of ""Boxer"" Enriquez, a Mexican Mob Killer

door Chris Blatchford ...

Niet ingekort

12 uur

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24,37 €

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William Penn

Liberty and Justice for All

door Janet Benge, Geoff Benge ...

Verteld door Tim Gregory ...

Serie series Heroes of History
Niet ingekort

4 uur 50 min

"You fool of a boy!" William's father screamed. "You had the world ahead of you, and you threw it away for some religious meeting. Why, Parliament has ordered the heads of a dozen Puritans to be stuck on poles around the city as a warning against disobeying the law. Have you thought of that? Have you thought of anything?"With the favor William's father enjoyed in Britain's royal court, all William ... Meer lezen

18,15 € of Gratis met Kobo Plus

"You fool of a boy!" William's father screamed. "You had the world ahead of you, and you threw it away for some religious meeting. Why, Parliament has ordered the heads of a dozen Puritans to be stuck on poles around the city as a warning against disobeying the law. Have you thought of that? Have you thought of anything?"With the favor William's father enjoyed in Britain's royal court, all William
... Meer lezen
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Brief History of New Orleans, A: How a Swamp Became America's Most Unique City

door Nicholas Dupont ...

Verteld door Nicholas Dupont ...

Niet ingekort

1 uur 52 min

Experience the turbulent American history of a flood-prone swamp that defied nature to forge true cultural resilience. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transports listeners straight to the muddy banks of the Mississippi River. Witness how indigenous communities, captive Africans, and European colonizers collided to build a defiant, vibrant metropolis.Whether you are relaxing ... Meer lezen

9,09 € of Gratis met Kobo Plus

Experience the turbulent American history of a flood-prone swamp that defied nature to forge true cultural resilience. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transports listeners straight to the muddy banks of the Mississippi River. Witness how indigenous communities, captive Africans, and European colonizers collided to build a defiant, vibrant metropolis.Whether you are relaxing
... Meer lezen
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History of New Orleans: The City Three Nations Fought to Own

door Daniel Mercer ...

Verteld door Daniel Mercer ...

Niet ingekort

1 uur 57 min

Step into the turbulent geopolitical history of a vulnerable swamp settlement that ignited fierce imperial warfare. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or armchair travel adventure, this atmospheric narrative transports listeners directly to muddy colonial streets and bustling riverfront markets.As empires rise and fall, witness the resilient cultural hybridization of a Creole society forged ... Meer lezen

9,09 € of Gratis met Kobo Plus

Step into the turbulent geopolitical history of a vulnerable swamp settlement that ignited fierce imperial warfare. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or armchair travel adventure, this atmospheric narrative transports listeners directly to muddy colonial streets and bustling riverfront markets.As empires rise and fall, witness the resilient cultural hybridization of a Creole society forged
... Meer lezen
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Defiance of the Patriots

The Boston Tea Party and the Making of America

door Benjamin L. Carp ...

Verteld door Joe Barrett ...

Niet ingekort

9 uur 31 min

On the evening of December 16, 1773, a group of disguised Bostonians boarded three merchant ships and dumped more than forty-six tons of tea into Boston Harbor. The Boston Tea Party, as it later came to be known, was an audacious and revolutionary act. It set the stage for war and cemented certain values in the American psyche that many still cherish today. But why did the Tea Party happen? Whom ... Meer lezen

22,74 €

On the evening of December 16, 1773, a group of disguised Bostonians boarded three merchant ships and dumped more than forty-six tons of tea into Boston Harbor. The Boston Tea Party, as it later came to be known, was an audacious and revolutionary act. It set the stage for war and cemented certain values in the American psyche that many still cherish today. But why did the Tea Party happen? Whom
... Meer lezen
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Hattiesburg

An American City In Black And White

door William Sturkey ...

Verteld door Bill Andrew Quinn ...

Niet ingekort

13 uur 34 min

If you really want to understand Jim Crow—what it was and how African Americans rose up to defeat it—you should start by visiting Mobile Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the heart of the historic black downtown. William Sturkey introduces us to both old-timers and newcomers who arrived in search of economic opportunities promised by the railroads, sawmills, and factories of the New South. He ... Meer lezen

22,74 €

If you really want to understand Jim Crow—what it was and how African Americans rose up to defeat it—you should start by visiting Mobile Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the heart of the historic black downtown. William Sturkey introduces us to both old-timers and newcomers who arrived in search of economic opportunities promised by the railroads, sawmills, and factories of the New South. He
... Meer lezen
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Brief History of Utah, A

door KJ Smith ...

Verteld door Digital Voice Madison G ...

Serie Luisterboek 44 - A Brief History of - US States Edition
Niet ingekort

1 uur 7 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Brief History of UtahUtah, a state of stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and pioneering spirit, offers a fascinating history that intertwines indigenous traditions, westward expansion, and the birth of a new religious movement. A Brief History of Utah provides a concise yet compelling look at the events and people that have shaped this ... Meer lezen

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Brief History of UtahUtah, a state of stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and pioneering spirit, offers a fascinating history that intertwines indigenous traditions, westward expansion, and the birth of a new religious movement. A Brief History of Utah provides a concise yet compelling look at the events and people that have shaped this
... Meer lezen
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They Knew They Were Pilgrims

Plymouth Colony and the Contest for American Liberty

door John G. Turner ...

Verteld door Bob Souer ...

Niet ingekort

13 uur 1 min

An ambitious new history of the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, published for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's landing.In 1620, separatists from the Church of England set sail across the Atlantic aboard the Mayflower. Understanding themselves as spiritual pilgrims, they left to preserve their liberty to worship God in accordance with their understanding of the Bible.There exists, however, an ... Meer lezen

27,29 €

An ambitious new history of the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, published for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's landing.In 1620, separatists from the Church of England set sail across the Atlantic aboard the Mayflower. Understanding themselves as spiritual pilgrims, they left to preserve their liberty to worship God in accordance with their understanding of the Bible.There exists, however, an
... Meer lezen
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You Talkin' To Me?

The Unruly History of New York English

door E.J. White ...

Verteld door Jo Anna Perrin ...

Niet ingekort

7 uur 20 min

From paddy wagon to rush hour, New York City has given us a number of our popular words and phrases, along the way fashioning a recognizable dialect all its own. Often imitated and just as often ridiculed, New York English has its own identity, imbued with the rich cultural history of (as New Yorkers tell it) the greatest city in the world. How did this unique language community develop, and how ... Meer lezen

18,19 €

From paddy wagon to rush hour, New York City has given us a number of our popular words and phrases, along the way fashioning a recognizable dialect all its own. Often imitated and just as often ridiculed, New York English has its own identity, imbued with the rich cultural history of (as New Yorkers tell it) the greatest city in the world. How did this unique language community develop, and how
... Meer lezen
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Waterfront Manhattan

From Henry Hudson to the High Line

door Kurt C. Schlichting ...

Verteld door Joel Richards ...

Niet ingekort

7 uur 44 min

For hundreds of years, the shorefront of Manhattan Island served as the country's center of trade, shipping, and commerce. With its maritime links across the oceans, along the Atlantic coast, and inland to the Midwest and New England, Manhattan became a global city and home to the world's busiest port. It was a world of docks, ships, tugboats, and ferries, filled with cargo and freight, a place ... Meer lezen

18,19 €

For hundreds of years, the shorefront of Manhattan Island served as the country's center of trade, shipping, and commerce. With its maritime links across the oceans, along the Atlantic coast, and inland to the Midwest and New England, Manhattan became a global city and home to the world's busiest port. It was a world of docks, ships, tugboats, and ferries, filled with cargo and freight, a place
... Meer lezen
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Lone Star Nation

How a Ragged Army of Courageous Volunteers Won the Battle for Texas Independence

door H. W. Brands ...

Verteld door Chuck Montgomery ...

Ingekort

8 uur 10 min

From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history—the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America.“For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little could stop them. If they ignored national boundaries, if they trampled the rights of indigenous peoples ... Meer lezen

15,42 €

From bestselling historian and long-time Texan H. W. Brands, a richly textured history of one of the most fascinating and colorful eras in U.S. history—the Texas Revolution and the forging of a new America.“For better or for worse, Texas was very much like America. The people ruled, and little could stop them. If they ignored national boundaries, if they trampled the rights of indigenous peoples
... Meer lezen
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Chicago Calamities

Disaster in the Windy City

door Gayle Soucek ...

Verteld door Rebecca Gallagher ...

Niet ingekort

3 uur 52 min

Fire and flood, train wreck and tornado—a look at the many disasters Chicago has endured over the years.The story of Chicago is often likened to that of a phoenix rising out of the ashes of the Great Fire. Yet that infamous event was only part of the destruction that has shaped Chicago's identity.This unique history explores the calamities that have befallen the Windy City, such as the 1954 killer ... Meer lezen

12,73 € of Gratis met Kobo Plus

Fire and flood, train wreck and tornado—a look at the many disasters Chicago has endured over the years.The story of Chicago is often likened to that of a phoenix rising out of the ashes of the Great Fire. Yet that infamous event was only part of the destruction that has shaped Chicago's identity.This unique history explores the calamities that have befallen the Windy City, such as the 1954 killer
... Meer lezen

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Luisterboeken in de categorie Provinciaal & Plaatselijk

This Land is Your Land

Brief History of Nebraska, A

Black Death at the Golden Gate

Operation Greylord

Stockholms hemligheter - Gamla stan

Riding with Cochise

Hole in My Heart

Brief History of California, A

Brief History of Virginia, A

Thunder in the Mountains

The Jew Store

Brief History of Nevada, A

The Black Hand

William Penn

Brief History of New Orleans, A: How a Swamp Became America's Most Unique City

History of New Orleans: The City Three Nations Fought to Own

Defiance of the Patriots

Hattiesburg

Brief History of Utah, A

They Knew They Were Pilgrims

You Talkin' To Me?

Waterfront Manhattan

Lone Star Nation

Chicago Calamities