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Castles of Steel

Britain, Germany, and the Winning of the Great War at Sea

by Robert K. Massie ...

Narrated by Richard Matthews ...

Unabridged

40 hours 32 min

In a work of extraordinary narrative power, filled with brilliant personalities and vivid scenes of dramatic action, Robert K. Massie, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and Dreadnought, elevates to its proper historical importance the role of sea power in the winning of the Great War.The predominant image of this first world war is of mud and trenches, ... Read more

$60.00 CAD

In a work of extraordinary narrative power, filled with brilliant personalities and vivid scenes of dramatic action, Robert K. Massie, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and Dreadnought, elevates to its proper historical importance the role of sea power in the winning of the Great War.The predominant image of this first world war is of mud and trenches,
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The Wager

A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

by David Grann ...

Narrated by David Grann, Dion Graham ...

Unabridged

8 hours 28 min

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.A Best Book of the ... Read more

$29.50 CAD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.A Best Book of the
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SPQR

A History of Ancient Rome

by Mary Beard ...

Narrated by Phyllida Nash ...

Unabridged

18 hours 29 min

A sweeping, revisionist history of the Roman Empire from one of our foremost classicists. Ancient Rome was an imposing city even by modern standards, a sprawling imperial metropolis of more than a million inhabitants, a "mixture of luxury and filth, liberty and exploitation, civic pride and murderous civil war" that served as the seat of power for an empire that spanned from Spain to Syria. Yet ... Read more

$42.06 CAD

A sweeping, revisionist history of the Roman Empire from one of our foremost classicists. Ancient Rome was an imposing city even by modern standards, a sprawling imperial metropolis of more than a million inhabitants, a "mixture of luxury and filth, liberty and exploitation, civic pride and murderous civil war" that served as the seat of power for an empire that spanned from Spain to Syria. Yet
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Fighting the Great War at Sea

Strategy, Tactics and Technology

by Norman Friedman ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

30 hours 57 min

While the overriding image of World War I is of the bloody stalemate on the Western Front, the overall shape of the war arose out of its maritime character. It was essentially a struggle about access to worldwide resources, most clearly seen in Germany's desperate attempts to counter the American industrial threat, which ultimately drew the United States into the war.This radical new book ... Read more

$47.49 CAD

While the overriding image of World War I is of the bloody stalemate on the Western Front, the overall shape of the war arose out of its maritime character. It was essentially a struggle about access to worldwide resources, most clearly seen in Germany's desperate attempts to counter the American industrial threat, which ultimately drew the United States into the war.This radical new book
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Dead Wake

The Last Crossing of the Lusitania

by Erik Larson ...

Narrated by Scott Brick ...

Unabridged

13 hours 4 min

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author and master of narrative nonfiction comes the enthralling story of the sinking of the Lusitania“Both terrifying and enthralling.”—Entertainment Weekly“Thrilling, dramatic and powerful.”—NPR“Thoroughly engrossing.”—George R.R. MartinOn May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English ... Read more

$26.50 CAD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author and master of narrative nonfiction comes the enthralling story of the sinking of the Lusitania“Both terrifying and enthralling.”—Entertainment Weekly“Thrilling, dramatic and powerful.”—NPR“Thoroughly engrossing.”—George R.R. MartinOn May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English
... Read more
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The Wide Wide Sea

Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook

by Hampton Sides ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

15 hours 41 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling and superbly crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day.One of *The New York Times Book Review’*s 10 Best Books of the YearA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES, TIME, ... Read more

$34.00 CAD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling and superbly crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day.One of *The New York Times Book Review’*s 10 Best Books of the YearA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES, TIME,
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The Boundless Sea

A Human History of the Oceans

by David Abulafia ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keeble ...

Unabridged

41 hours 2 min

Brought to you by Penguin.WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2020From the award-winning author of The Great Sea, a magnificent new global history of the oceans and of humankind's relationship with the seaFor most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance trade and communication between peoples - for the spread of ideas and religion as well as commerce. This ... Read more

$29.64 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2020From the award-winning author of The Great Sea, a magnificent new global history of the oceans and of humankind's relationship with the seaFor most of human history, the seas and oceans have been the main means of long-distance trade and communication between peoples - for the spread of ideas and religion as well as commerce. This
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In the Heart of the Sea

The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex (National Book Award Winner)

by Nathaniel Philbrick ...

Narrated by Scott Brick ...

Unabridged

10 hours 13 min

From the author of In the Hurricane's Eye and Valiant Ambition, the riveting and critically acclaimed bestseller and a major motion picture starring Chris Hemsworth, directed by Ron Howard.Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Ben Whishaw, and Brendan Gleeson star in a film based on this National Book Award–winning account of the true events behind Moby Dick.In 1820, the whaleship Essex was rammed and ... Read more

$26.00 CAD

From the author of In the Hurricane's Eye and Valiant Ambition, the riveting and critically acclaimed bestseller and a major motion picture starring Chris Hemsworth, directed by Ron Howard.Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Ben Whishaw, and Brendan Gleeson star in a film based on this National Book Award–winning account of the true events behind Moby Dick.In 1820, the whaleship Essex was rammed and
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Born to Be Hanged

The Epic Story of the Gentlemen Pirates Who Raided the South Seas, Rescued a Princess, and Stole a Fortune

by Keith Thomson ...

Narrated by Feodor Chin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 42 min

Discover the thrilling account of the roguish acts of the first pirates to raid the Pacific in a crusade that ended in a sensational trial back in England. Perfect for readers of Nathaniel Philbrick and David McCullough.“Fascinating and outrageously readable.” —Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey GodThe year is 1680, in the ... ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Discover the thrilling account of the roguish acts of the first pirates to raid the Pacific in a crusade that ended in a sensational trial back in England. Perfect for readers of Nathaniel Philbrick and David McCullough.“Fascinating and outrageously readable.” —Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey GodThe year is 1680, in the ...
... Read more
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Convoy Escort Commander

A Memoir of the Battle of the Atlantic

by Sir Peter Gretton ...

Narrated by James Cameron Stewart ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

Vice Admiral Sir Peter Gretton's book is a brilliant account of his career in the navy through World War Two: fighting in the Second Battle of the Narvik and guarding convoys in the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic, before being placed in charge of Escort Group B7, which he described as "the finest job in the Navy for a new commander." It was in this role that Gretton, and the seven warships ... Read more

$27.13 CAD

Vice Admiral Sir Peter Gretton's book is a brilliant account of his career in the navy through World War Two: fighting in the Second Battle of the Narvik and guarding convoys in the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic, before being placed in charge of Escort Group B7, which he described as "the finest job in the Navy for a new commander." It was in this role that Gretton, and the seven warships
... Read more
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A Game of Birds and Wolves

The Ingenious Young Women Whose Secret Board Game Helped Win World War II

by Simon Parkin ...

Narrated by Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

Unabridged

10 hours 5 min

As heard on the New Yorker Radio Hour: The triumphant and "engaging history" (The New Yorker) of the young women who devised a winning strategy that defeated Nazi U-boats and delivered a decisive victory in the Battle of the Atlantic.By 1941, Winston Churchill had come to believe that the outcome of World War II rested on the battle for the Atlantic. A grand strategy game was devised by Captain ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

As heard on the New Yorker Radio Hour: The triumphant and "engaging history" (The New Yorker) of the young women who devised a winning strategy that defeated Nazi U-boats and delivered a decisive victory in the Battle of the Atlantic.By 1941, Winston Churchill had come to believe that the outcome of World War II rested on the battle for the Atlantic. A grand strategy game was devised by Captain
... Read more
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Titanic Conspiracy

by Geoffrey Giuliano ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

In Titanic Conspiracy, Emmy-nominated actor and internationally bestselling author Geoffrey Giuliano dives deep beneath the surface of one of the most iconic maritime disasters in history. With the skill of a seasoned storyteller and the intensity of a man driven by truth, Giuliano offers listeners more than a retelling of the doomed voyage of the RMS Titanic—he delivers a gripping, unnerving ... Read more

Was $328.99 CAD Now $33.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Titanic Conspiracy, Emmy-nominated actor and internationally bestselling author Geoffrey Giuliano dives deep beneath the surface of one of the most iconic maritime disasters in history. With the skill of a seasoned storyteller and the intensity of a man driven by truth, Giuliano offers listeners more than a retelling of the doomed voyage of the RMS Titanic—he delivers a gripping, unnerving
... Read more
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A Rage for Glory

The Life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN

by James Tertius De Kay ...

Narrated by John McDonough ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

Acclaimed author James Tertius de Kay recounts the life of Commodore Stephen Decatur in the first new biography of the great naval hero in almost 70 years. De Kay draws on material unavailable to previous biographers to explore Decatur's extraordinary life. From his burning of the Philadelphia to his capture of the HMS Macedonian, Decatur demonstrated his legendary bravery at every turn. ... Read more

$27.13 CAD

Acclaimed author James Tertius de Kay recounts the life of Commodore Stephen Decatur in the first new biography of the great naval hero in almost 70 years. De Kay draws on material unavailable to previous biographers to explore Decatur's extraordinary life. From his burning of the Philadelphia to his capture of the HMS Macedonian, Decatur demonstrated his legendary bravery at every turn.
... Read more
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The Twilight Warriors

The Deadliest Naval Battle of World War II and the Men Who Fought It

by Robert Gandt ...

Narrated by John Pruden ...

Unabridged

11 hours 54 min

April 1945. The end of World War II finally appears to be nearing. The Nazis are collapsing in Europe, and the Americans are vastly overpowering the Japanese in the Pacific. For a group of pilots in their early twenties who were trained during the twilight of the war, the biggest concern is that they'll never actually see real action and will go home without having a chance to face the enemy. They ... Read more

$27.81 CAD

April 1945. The end of World War II finally appears to be nearing. The Nazis are collapsing in Europe, and the Americans are vastly overpowering the Japanese in the Pacific. For a group of pilots in their early twenties who were trained during the twilight of the war, the biggest concern is that they'll never actually see real action and will go home without having a chance to face the enemy. They
... Read more
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Danger's Hour

The Story of the USS Bunker Hill and the Kamikaze Pilot Who Crippled Her

by Maxwell Taylor Kennedy ...

Narrated by Michael Prichard ...

Unabridged

17 hours 18 min

Based on extensive interviews with Japanese and American survivors, letters, diaries, and other primary sources, Danger's Hour explores the May 11, 1945, attack on the USS Bunker Hill, one of the deadliest kamikaze attacks of World War II. The book details the story of the ship herself (a technological marvel), her crew, and her kamikaze adversaries. Maxwell Taylor Kennedy shows how crucial this ... Read more

$31.88 CAD

Based on extensive interviews with Japanese and American survivors, letters, diaries, and other primary sources, Danger's Hour explores the May 11, 1945, attack on the USS Bunker Hill, one of the deadliest kamikaze attacks of World War II. The book details the story of the ship herself (a technological marvel), her crew, and her kamikaze adversaries. Maxwell Taylor Kennedy shows how crucial this
... Read more
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Decision at Sea

Five Naval Battles that Shaped American History

by Craig L. Symonds ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

13 hours 11 min

From thunderous broadsides traded between wooden sailing ships on Lake Erie, to the carrier battles of World War II, to the devastating high-tech action in the Persian Gulf, here is a gripping history of five key battles that defined the evolution of naval warfare—and the course of the American nation.Acclaimed military historian Craig Symonds offers spellbinding narratives of crucial engagements, ... Read more

$33.92 CAD

From thunderous broadsides traded between wooden sailing ships on Lake Erie, to the carrier battles of World War II, to the devastating high-tech action in the Persian Gulf, here is a gripping history of five key battles that defined the evolution of naval warfare—and the course of the American nation.Acclaimed military historian Craig Symonds offers spellbinding narratives of crucial engagements,
... Read more
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Project 971 Akula Sub Brief

by Aaron Amick ...

Narrated by Aaron Amick ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

A detailed briefing on the Development, Construction and Employment of the Akula SSN.This historical briefing begins in 1976 when Project 971 was created from another Soviet Era nuclear submarine program and outlines the major events, comical and tragic, that occurred during its life. ... Read more

$7.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A detailed briefing on the Development, Construction and Employment of the Akula SSN.This historical briefing begins in 1976 when Project 971 was created from another Soviet Era nuclear submarine program and outlines the major events, comical and tragic, that occurred during its life.
... Read more
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Titanic Inquiry, The

The Battle for Truth After the Disaster

by John Levesley ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

8 hours 50 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Titanic Inquiry: The Battle for Truth After the Disaster delves into the intense investigations that followed the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. This gripping account chronicles the legal battles, testimonies, and search for answers that captivated the world. From the harrowing witness statements of survivors to the heated cross-examinations ... Read more

$12.20 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Titanic Inquiry: The Battle for Truth After the Disaster delves into the intense investigations that followed the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. This gripping account chronicles the legal battles, testimonies, and search for answers that captivated the world. From the harrowing witness statements of survivors to the heated cross-examinations
... Read more
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Dykkeren og kokken

En sand historie om at overleve

by Lasse Spang Olsen ...

Narrated by Lasse Spang Olsen ...

Unabridged

3 hours 58 min

Dette er den sande historie om to mænds heroiske, men tilsyneladende umulige kamp for at overleve. En skibskok er strandet i en luftlomme i vraget af et sunket skib 34 meter under havets overflade. Med næsten ingen ilt og uden at nogen aner, at han er i live. Men nogen kommer ham alligevel til undsætning.Tre dage senere ankommer et redningsskib for at bjærge de døde. En nyuddannet dykker bliver ... Read more

$25.90 CAD

Dette er den sande historie om to mænds heroiske, men tilsyneladende umulige kamp for at overleve. En skibskok er strandet i en luftlomme i vraget af et sunket skib 34 meter under havets overflade. Med næsten ingen ilt og uden at nogen aner, at han er i live. Men nogen kommer ham alligevel til undsætning.Tre dage senere ankommer et redningsskib for at bjærge de døde. En nyuddannet dykker bliver
... Read more
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Viking Trade Routes

From the North to the South

by Simo Kyllikki ...

Narrated by AI Voice Eric ...

Unabridged

42 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The story of Viking trade routes begins not with a single moment of discovery, but with the gradual awakening of a seafaring culture that would reshape the medieval world. In the fjords and coastal settlements of eighth-century Scandinavia, a perfect storm of circumstances was brewing that would propel Norse merchants and warriors across oceans and ... Read more

$4.13 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The story of Viking trade routes begins not with a single moment of discovery, but with the gradual awakening of a seafaring culture that would reshape the medieval world. In the fjords and coastal settlements of eighth-century Scandinavia, a perfect storm of circumstances was brewing that would propel Norse merchants and warriors across oceans and
... Read more
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The Warrior Elite

The Forging of SEAL Class 228

by Dick Couch ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

12 hours 54 min

With a postscript describing SEAL efforts in Afghanistan, The Warrior Elite takes you into the toughest, longest, and most relentless military training in the world.What does it take to become a Navy SEAL? What makes talented, intelligent young men volunteer for physical punishment, cold water, and days without sleep? In The Warrior Elite, former Navy SEAL Dick Couch documents the process that ... Read more

$27.81 CAD

With a postscript describing SEAL efforts in Afghanistan, The Warrior Elite takes you into the toughest, longest, and most relentless military training in the world.What does it take to become a Navy SEAL? What makes talented, intelligent young men volunteer for physical punishment, cold water, and days without sleep? In The Warrior Elite, former Navy SEAL Dick Couch documents the process that
... Read more
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A Rage to Conquer

Twelve Battles That Changed the Course of Western History

by Michael Walsh ...

Narrated by Michael Walsh ...

Unabridged

16 hours 46 min

**This program is read by the author."[A] very listenable history..." —AudioFile on The King's Bed (an Earphones Award winner)Award-winning author Michael Walsh looks at twelve momentous battles that changed the course of Western history.**A sequel to Michael Walsh’s Last Stands, his new book A Rage to Conquer is a journey through the twelve of the most important battles in Western history. As ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

**This program is read by the author."[A] very listenable history..." —AudioFile on The King's Bed (an Earphones Award winner)Award-winning author Michael Walsh looks at twelve momentous battles that changed the course of Western history.**A sequel to Michael Walsh’s Last Stands, his new book A Rage to Conquer is a journey through the twelve of the most important battles in Western history. As
... Read more
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Blackbeard

by History Nerds ...

Narrated by Andrew McDermott ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Pirate Chronicles
Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

"Set sail on a thrilling voyage into the mysterious and treacherous world of the notorious pirate, Blackbeard, in this riveting biography that unveils the man behind the legend. In 'Blackbeard,' the high seas come alive as we chart the tumultuous life of Edward Teach, the infamous pirate who struck fear into the hearts of sailors and coastal communities alike.Journey back to the early 18th century ... Read more

$5.42 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Set sail on a thrilling voyage into the mysterious and treacherous world of the notorious pirate, Blackbeard, in this riveting biography that unveils the man behind the legend. In 'Blackbeard,' the high seas come alive as we chart the tumultuous life of Edward Teach, the infamous pirate who struck fear into the hearts of sailors and coastal communities alike.Journey back to the early 18th century
... Read more
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The Black Joke

One Ship's Battle Against the Slave Trade

by A.E. Rooks ...

Narrated by Leon Nixon ...

Unabridged

9 hours 55 min

A groundbreaking history of the Black Joke, the most famous member of the British Royal Navy’s anti-slavery squadron, and the long fight to end the transatlantic slave trade.The most feared ship in Britain’s West Africa Squadron, His Majesty’s brig Black Joke was one of a handful of ships tasked with patrolling the western coast of Africa in an effort to end hundreds of years of global slave ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

A groundbreaking history of the Black Joke, the most famous member of the British Royal Navy’s anti-slavery squadron, and the long fight to end the transatlantic slave trade.The most feared ship in Britain’s West Africa Squadron, His Majesty’s brig Black Joke was one of a handful of ships tasked with patrolling the western coast of Africa in an effort to end hundreds of years of global slave
... Read more

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