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A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI

by Yuval Noah Harari ...

Narrated by Vidish Athavale ...

Unabridged

17 hours 52 min

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.“Strikingly original . . . A historian whose arguments operate on the scale of millennia has managed to capture the zeitgeist perfectly.”—The Economist“This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of ... Read more

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.“Strikingly original . . . A historian whose arguments operate on the scale of millennia has managed to capture the zeitgeist perfectly.”—The Economist“This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of
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American Spirit Bundle - 5 Audiobooks Box Set About US Culture, People, Democracy, History, Constitution, Government and Politics

by My Ebook Publishing House ...

Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

Unabridged

5 hours 21 min

Now, for the first time ever, and only for a limited time, you can get this value-priced, limited edition boxed set.America Spirit Bundle Box Set includes five bestselling audiobooks from My Ebook Publishing House:Audiobook #1The Constitution of the United States of AmericaThe United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America.This is the document which defines the ... Read more

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Now, for the first time ever, and only for a limited time, you can get this value-priced, limited edition boxed set.America Spirit Bundle Box Set includes five bestselling audiobooks from My Ebook Publishing House:Audiobook #1The Constitution of the United States of AmericaThe United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America.This is the document which defines the
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Timeline of Intelligent Life on Earth, The

From Millions of Years Ago To the Present

by Martin K. Ettington ...

Narrated by Martin K. Ettington ...

Unabridged

5 hours 14 min

I’m fascinated with Ancient History because there are continuous new discoveries which push back the dawn of civilization by thousands of years. In the last couple of decades, the discoveries at Gobekli Tepe in eastern Turkey pushed back man-made structures to the time period of 9,000-11,000 B.C. Thousands of years before the next know civilizations existed.This book includes my research on ... Read more

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I’m fascinated with Ancient History because there are continuous new discoveries which push back the dawn of civilization by thousands of years. In the last couple of decades, the discoveries at Gobekli Tepe in eastern Turkey pushed back man-made structures to the time period of 9,000-11,000 B.C. Thousands of years before the next know civilizations existed.This book includes my research on
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Greatest Cities of Ancient Mesopotamia, The

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Victoria Woodson ...

Unabridged

9 hours 35 min

Long before Alexandria was a city and even before Memphis and Babylon had attained greatness, the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur stood foremost among ancient Near Eastern cities. Today, the greatness and cultural influence of Ur has been largely forgotten by most people, partially because its monuments have not stood the test of time the way other ancient culture’s monuments have. For instance, ... Read more

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Long before Alexandria was a city and even before Memphis and Babylon had attained greatness, the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur stood foremost among ancient Near Eastern cities. Today, the greatness and cultural influence of Ur has been largely forgotten by most people, partially because its monuments have not stood the test of time the way other ancient culture’s monuments have. For instance,
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What If The Library of Alexandria Was Never Destroyed?

An Imaginative Journey into the World That Could Have Been

by Viruti Shivan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series WHAT IF SERIES
Unabridged

44 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.An Imaginative Journey into the World That Could Have BeenThis thought-provoking exploration delves into an alternate history where the Library of Alexandria, the greatest repository of classical knowledge, never perished. What scientific, cultural, and historical marvels would our world boast if the ancient beacon of knowledge persisted? How would ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.An Imaginative Journey into the World That Could Have BeenThis thought-provoking exploration delves into an alternate history where the Library of Alexandria, the greatest repository of classical knowledge, never perished. What scientific, cultural, and historical marvels would our world boast if the ancient beacon of knowledge persisted? How would
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Short History of the World, A

by H. G. Wells ...

Narrated by Edward James Beesley ...

Unabridged

11 hours 22 min

Don’t have time to read a whole history textbook or a set of encyclopedias? Check out H.G. Wells’ A Short History of the World for a bite-sized portion of human history. From the origin of our planet, to the great civilizations, to the Great War, follow Wells on this ambitious journey spanning thousands of years.Although H.G. Wells is known as “the father of science fiction,” his interest in ... Read more

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Don’t have time to read a whole history textbook or a set of encyclopedias? Check out H.G. Wells’ A Short History of the World for a bite-sized portion of human history. From the origin of our planet, to the great civilizations, to the Great War, follow Wells on this ambitious journey spanning thousands of years.Although H.G. Wells is known as “the father of science fiction,” his interest in
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Anglo-Ashanti Wars and the Anglo-Zulu War, The: The History of the British Empire’s Costliest Campaigns against Indigenous Africans

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Bill Caufield ...

Unabridged

3 hours 30 min

By the mid-19th century, other European powers became interested not only in the exploration of Africa but the exploitation of it, especially once the German Empire unified after the Franco-Prussian War. This began a rush, spearheaded mainly by European commercial interests in the form of chartered companies, to penetrate the African interior and woo its leadership with guns, trinkets and alcohol, ... Read more

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By the mid-19th century, other European powers became interested not only in the exploration of Africa but the exploitation of it, especially once the German Empire unified after the Franco-Prussian War. This began a rush, spearheaded mainly by European commercial interests in the form of chartered companies, to penetrate the African interior and woo its leadership with guns, trinkets and alcohol,
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On the Horrors of the Slave Trade

by William Wilberforce ...

Narrated by Michael Jerod Smith ...

Unabridged

15 min

British abolitionist William Wilberforce considered the slave trade to be a crime for which all his countrymen would have to answer. In a society that allowed for such inhumanity to persist, there were no innocent bystanders. After presenting the key argument of “On the Horrors of the Slave Trade,” he stated, “the nature and all the circumstances of this trade are now laid open to us; we can no ... Read more

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British abolitionist William Wilberforce considered the slave trade to be a crime for which all his countrymen would have to answer. In a society that allowed for such inhumanity to persist, there were no innocent bystanders. After presenting the key argument of “On the Horrors of the Slave Trade,” he stated, “the nature and all the circumstances of this trade are now laid open to us; we can no
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Sentinelese, The: The History of the Uncontacted People on North Sentinel Island

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Dan Gallagher ...

Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

There is no record of Marco Polo ever visiting the Andaman Islands, so his brief description of the islanders must have been drawn from a secondary source. They were, he wrote, “a most brutish and savage race, having heads, eyes, and teeth like those of dogs. They are very cruel, and kill and eat every foreigner whom they can lay their hands upon.”Most subsequent travelers and travelogues have ... Read more

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There is no record of Marco Polo ever visiting the Andaman Islands, so his brief description of the islanders must have been drawn from a secondary source. They were, he wrote, “a most brutish and savage race, having heads, eyes, and teeth like those of dogs. They are very cruel, and kill and eat every foreigner whom they can lay their hands upon.”Most subsequent travelers and travelogues have
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History of The Mongol Empire

by Blake Carson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - History of
Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A nomadic tribe that conquered the world—how did the Mongols build the largest land empire in history? Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, the Mongol Empire expanded rapidly in the 13th century, stretching from China to Eastern Europe. Known for their unmatched military strategies, swift cavalry, and innovative governance, the Mongols reshaped global ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A nomadic tribe that conquered the world—how did the Mongols build the largest land empire in history? Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, the Mongol Empire expanded rapidly in the 13th century, stretching from China to Eastern Europe. Known for their unmatched military strategies, swift cavalry, and innovative governance, the Mongols reshaped global
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Steven Spurrier: A Life in Wine (unabridged)

by Steven Spurrier ...

Narrated by Richard Avery ...

Unabridged

10 hours 37 min

Steven Spurrier is one of the wine trade's most important figures. Over the years he took the role of wine merchant, buyer, wine educator and lecturer; he wrote books, wine courses and over 300 columns for Decanter magazine. He set up the breakthrough 'Judgement of Paris' in 1976 - a tasting in which outsider wines from California were pitched blind against Bordeaux' finest, and won - which still ... Read more

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Steven Spurrier is one of the wine trade's most important figures. Over the years he took the role of wine merchant, buyer, wine educator and lecturer; he wrote books, wine courses and over 300 columns for Decanter magazine. He set up the breakthrough 'Judgement of Paris' in 1976 - a tasting in which outsider wines from California were pitched blind against Bordeaux' finest, and won - which still
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Myths of India, The: The History and Legacy of Mythology across the Indian Subcontinent

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by KC Wayman ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Though it was one of the most advanced civilizations of its time and responsible for the most ancient prehistoric urban sites across the Indian subcontinent, the Indus Valley Civilization was forgotten for millennia, until 20th century archaeologists rediscovered and began excavations at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. Although the civilization primarily flourished between approximately 3000 and 1500 ... Read more

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Though it was one of the most advanced civilizations of its time and responsible for the most ancient prehistoric urban sites across the Indian subcontinent, the Indus Valley Civilization was forgotten for millennia, until 20th century archaeologists rediscovered and began excavations at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. Although the civilization primarily flourished between approximately 3000 and 1500
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Writing on the Wall

Social Media: The First 2,000 Years

by Tom Standage ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

10 hours

Papyrus rolls and Twitter have much in common, as each was their generation's signature means of "instant" communication. Indeed, as Tom Standage reveals in his scintillating new book, social media is anything but a new phenomenon.From the papyrus letters that Roman statesmen used to exchange news across the Empire to the advent of hand-printed tracts of the Reformation to the pamphlets that ... Read more

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Papyrus rolls and Twitter have much in common, as each was their generation's signature means of "instant" communication. Indeed, as Tom Standage reveals in his scintillating new book, social media is anything but a new phenomenon.From the papyrus letters that Roman statesmen used to exchange news across the Empire to the advent of hand-printed tracts of the Reformation to the pamphlets that
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The Accidental Detectorist

Uncovering an Underground Obsession

by Nigel Richardson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 11 min

When a travel writer is stuck on home soil in the middle of a pandemic he meets Kris Rodgers, one of Britain's eminent metal detectorists. Dipping a toe in the hobby, Nigel quickly finds himself swept up in the world beneath the surface. Above the ground are a cast of fascinating and passionate people who open Nigel's eyes to a subterranean world of treasure and stories that bring the history of ... Read more

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When a travel writer is stuck on home soil in the middle of a pandemic he meets Kris Rodgers, one of Britain's eminent metal detectorists. Dipping a toe in the hobby, Nigel quickly finds himself swept up in the world beneath the surface. Above the ground are a cast of fascinating and passionate people who open Nigel's eyes to a subterranean world of treasure and stories that bring the history of
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Cities

The First 6,000 Years

by Monica L. Smith ...

Narrated by Monica L. Smith ...

Unabridged

7 hours 39 min

"A revelation of the drive and creative flux of the metropolis over time."--Nature"This is a must-read book for any city dweller with a voracious appetite for understanding the wonders of cities and why we're so attracted to them."--Zahi Hawass, author of Hidden Treasures of Ancient EgyptA sweeping history of cities through the millennia--from Mesopotamia to Manhattan--and how they have propelled ... Read more

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"A revelation of the drive and creative flux of the metropolis over time."--Nature"This is a must-read book for any city dweller with a voracious appetite for understanding the wonders of cities and why we're so attracted to them."--Zahi Hawass, author of Hidden Treasures of Ancient EgyptA sweeping history of cities through the millennia--from Mesopotamia to Manhattan--and how they have propelled
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Umma: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Sumerian City

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Ray Howard ...

Unabridged

1 hour 30 min

There were many great cities in the ancient Near East that influenced the course of history. Babylon and Jerusalem are two of the better known, but Nineveh, Damascus, Ur, Uruk, Memphis, Thebes, and Sidon were just a few of the great cities where science and literature were created, theologies proposed, and empires born. There are numerous reasons why these cities became prominent, many of which ... Read more

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There were many great cities in the ancient Near East that influenced the course of history. Babylon and Jerusalem are two of the better known, but Nineveh, Damascus, Ur, Uruk, Memphis, Thebes, and Sidon were just a few of the great cities where science and literature were created, theologies proposed, and empires born. There are numerous reasons why these cities became prominent, many of which
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Discovering Peace: How Violence Has Faded Through Time

Elevate your understanding with our audiobook on how violence has faded over time.

by Ethan Drayton ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 39 min

Discovering Peace: How Violence Has Faded Through Time⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Looking to deepen your understanding of how humanity has moved towards peace instead of conflict?Seeking a comprehensive guide that covers all the elements leading to the embrace of peace over time?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive companion for exploring the ev... ... Read more

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Discovering Peace: How Violence Has Faded Through Time⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Looking to deepen your understanding of how humanity has moved towards peace instead of conflict?Seeking a comprehensive guide that covers all the elements leading to the embrace of peace over time?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive companion for exploring the ev...
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Great Unraveling, The: How Liberal Policies Led to Western Decline

by Robert J Dornan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 26 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Silence Is Consent. This book breaks it.In a time when silence is praised as virtue and conformity is sold as compassion, The Great Unraveling tears back the curtain to expose the real cost of modern liberalism. What began as a movement for freedom has mutated into a framework of control, erasure, and ideological dominance—and the Western world is ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Silence Is Consent. This book breaks it.In a time when silence is praised as virtue and conformity is sold as compassion, The Great Unraveling tears back the curtain to expose the real cost of modern liberalism. What began as a movement for freedom has mutated into a framework of control, erasure, and ideological dominance—and the Western world is
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Napoleon’s Great Escapes: The History of Napoleon’s Escapes from Egypt and Elba

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by KC Wayman ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

In addition to being unable to be reinforced or supplied by sea, Napoleon's ambitions to establish a permanent presence in Egypt were further frustrated by a number of uprisings. Early in 1799, Napoleon advanced against France’s erstwhile enemy, the Ottoman Empire, invading modern Syria (then the province of Damascus) and conquering the cities of Gaza, Jaffa, Arish and Haifa. However, with the ... Read more

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In addition to being unable to be reinforced or supplied by sea, Napoleon's ambitions to establish a permanent presence in Egypt were further frustrated by a number of uprisings. Early in 1799, Napoleon advanced against France’s erstwhile enemy, the Ottoman Empire, invading modern Syria (then the province of Damascus) and conquering the cities of Gaza, Jaffa, Arish and Haifa. However, with the
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The Age of Voltaire

A History of Civlization in Western Europe from 1715 to 1756, with Special Emphasis on the Conflict between Religion and Philosophy

by Will Durant, Ariel Durant ...

Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

Series Audiobook 9 - The Story of Civilization
Unabridged

42 hours 55 min

The Age of Voltaire, the ninth volume of the Story of Civilization, is an in-depth examination of France and England in the first half of the eighteenth century. In this masterful work, listeners will encounterthe English ideas that inspired the Enlightenment in France—skepticism, scientific experiment, constitutional government, "natural rights," and individual liberty; the salons of Paris, where ... Read more

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The Age of Voltaire, the ninth volume of the Story of Civilization, is an in-depth examination of France and England in the first half of the eighteenth century. In this masterful work, listeners will encounterthe English ideas that inspired the Enlightenment in France—skepticism, scientific experiment, constitutional government, "natural rights," and individual liberty; the salons of Paris, where
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The Power of Art

A World History in Fifteen Cities

by Caroline Campbell, Melanie McHugh ...

Narrated by Melanie McHugh ...

Series series Dilly's Story
Unabridged

13 hours 30 min

Narrated by Melanie McHugh. To read most histories of art, you might be forgiven for supposing that great artists are superhuman, and the knowledge of different movements, periods and styles is essential to truly appreciate art.It's time to look at art in a new way.THE POWER OF ART delves into the stories behind remarkable acts of creation in fifteen global cities at pivotal moments of artistic ... Read more

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Narrated by Melanie McHugh. To read most histories of art, you might be forgiven for supposing that great artists are superhuman, and the knowledge of different movements, periods and styles is essential to truly appreciate art.It's time to look at art in a new way.THE POWER OF ART delves into the stories behind remarkable acts of creation in fifteen global cities at pivotal moments of artistic
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Ancient Civilizations for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Early Chinese Civilization, the Maya, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome

by Captivating History ...

Narrated by Jay Herbert ...

Unabridged

1 hour 33 min

Journey back thousands of years to the world’s oldest civilizations.You’ll be amazed to discover the incredible leaps humanity made and how each ancient civilization flourished. Learn more about the culture, achievements, and religions of some of the world’s most famous civilizations.You will be surprised to learn just how much the six ancient civilizations in this audiobook had in common, despite ... Read more

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Journey back thousands of years to the world’s oldest civilizations.You’ll be amazed to discover the incredible leaps humanity made and how each ancient civilization flourished. Learn more about the culture, achievements, and religions of some of the world’s most famous civilizations.You will be surprised to learn just how much the six ancient civilizations in this audiobook had in common, despite
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Rules

A Short History of What We Live By

by Lorraine Daston ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

11 hours

Rules order almost every aspect of our lives. They set our work hours, dictate how we drive and set the table, tell us whether to offer an extended hand or cheek in greeting, and organize the rites of life, from birth through death. We may chafe under the rules we have, and yearn for ones we don't, yet no culture could do without them. In Rules, historian Lorraine Daston traces their development ... Read more

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Rules order almost every aspect of our lives. They set our work hours, dictate how we drive and set the table, tell us whether to offer an extended hand or cheek in greeting, and organize the rites of life, from birth through death. We may chafe under the rules we have, and yearn for ones we don't, yet no culture could do without them. In Rules, historian Lorraine Daston traces their development
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Goliath's Curse

The History and Future of Societal Collapse

by Luke Kemp ...

Narrated by Luke Kemp ...

Unabridged

23 hours 7 min

**“In the modern tradition of Big Books of human history like Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens and David Graeber and David Wengrow’s The Dawn of Everything, Goliath’s Curse provides a novel theory of civilizational development. . . . [It] feels something like reading the French economist Thomas Piketty filtered through Mad Max: Fury Road.” —Ed Simon, The New York Times Book ReviewNAMED A BEST BOOK OF ... Read more

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**“In the modern tradition of Big Books of human history like Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens and David Graeber and David Wengrow’s The Dawn of Everything, Goliath’s Curse provides a novel theory of civilizational development. . . . [It] feels something like reading the French economist Thomas Piketty filtered through Mad Max: Fury Road.” —Ed Simon, The New York Times Book ReviewNAMED A BEST BOOK OF
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American Spirit Bundle - 5 Audiobooks Box Set About US Culture, People, Democracy, History, Constitution, Government and Politics

Timeline of Intelligent Life on Earth, The

Greatest Cities of Ancient Mesopotamia, The

What If The Library of Alexandria Was Never Destroyed?

Short History of the World, A

Anglo-Ashanti Wars and the Anglo-Zulu War, The: The History of the British Empire’s Costliest Campaigns against Indigenous Africans

On the Horrors of the Slave Trade

Sentinelese, The: The History of the Uncontacted People on North Sentinel Island

History of The Mongol Empire

Steven Spurrier: A Life in Wine (unabridged)

Myths of India, The: The History and Legacy of Mythology across the Indian Subcontinent

Writing on the Wall

The Accidental Detectorist

Cities

Umma: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Sumerian City

Discovering Peace: How Violence Has Faded Through Time

Great Unraveling, The: How Liberal Policies Led to Western Decline

Napoleon’s Great Escapes: The History of Napoleon’s Escapes from Egypt and Elba

The Age of Voltaire

The Power of Art

Ancient Civilizations for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Early Chinese Civilization, the Maya, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome

Rules

Goliath's Curse