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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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Crusading against Christians: The History and Legacy of the Catholic Church’s Crusades against Other Christians during the Middle Ages

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Bill Caufield ...

Unabridged

5 hours 44 min

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, when Western Europe was governed by a Germanic warrior-caste, the theory of a just and virtuous war took root. The Roman Church enhanced its authority by sanctifying oaths taken for just military purposes, and Bishop Anselm of Lucca (d. 1086) was the first to suggest that military action for the cause of religion could remit sin. At ... Read more

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After the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, when Western Europe was governed by a Germanic warrior-caste, the theory of a just and virtuous war took root. The Roman Church enhanced its authority by sanctifying oaths taken for just military purposes, and Bishop Anselm of Lucca (d. 1086) was the first to suggest that military action for the cause of religion could remit sin. At
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The Age of Wood

Our Most Useful Material and the Construction of Civilization

by Roland Ennos ...

Narrated by Dennis Boutsikaris ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

A “smart and surprising” (Booklist) “expansive history” (Publishers Weekly) detailing the role that wood and trees have played in our global ecosystem—including human evolution and the rise and fall of empires—in the bestselling tradition of Yuval Harari’s Sapiens and Mark Kurlansky’s Salt.As the dominant species on Earth, humans have made astonishing progress since our ancestors came down from ... Read more

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A “smart and surprising” (Booklist) “expansive history” (Publishers Weekly) detailing the role that wood and trees have played in our global ecosystem—including human evolution and the rise and fall of empires—in the bestselling tradition of Yuval Harari’s Sapiens and Mark Kurlansky’s Salt.As the dominant species on Earth, humans have made astonishing progress since our ancestors came down from
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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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Kompendium univerzálních dějin

by Valero Pujol ...

Narrated by Jordi Savall ...

Unabridged

16 hours 50 min

Vydejte se na strhující cestu napříč tisíciletími lidských dějin s „Kompendiem univerzálních dějin“ od Valera Pujola. Autor vás s mistrovským vypravěčským umem provede od prvních civilizací a dávných říší až po klíčové okamžiky, které formovaly moderní svět. Poznáte vzestupy a pády impérií, osudy velkých vládců, přelomové vynálezy i rozhodující bitvy, které změnily chod historie. Nečeká vás suchý ... Read more

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Vydejte se na strhující cestu napříč tisíciletími lidských dějin s „Kompendiem univerzálních dějin“ od Valera Pujola. Autor vás s mistrovským vypravěčským umem provede od prvních civilizací a dávných říší až po klíčové okamžiky, které formovaly moderní svět. Poznáte vzestupy a pády impérií, osudy velkých vládců, přelomové vynálezy i rozhodující bitvy, které změnily chod historie. Nečeká vás suchý
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Universaalse ajaloo kokkuvõte

by Valero Pujol ...

Narrated by Jordi Savall ...

Unabridged

16 hours 15 min

Sukeldu põnevale ajarännakule läbi inimkonna ajaloo koos Valero Pujoli teosega "Universaalse ajaloo kokkuvõte". Elava ja kaasahaarava jutustamisstiiliga viib autor kuulaja esimestest tsivilisatsioonidest kuni suurte pöördehetkedeni, mis on kujundanud meie kaasaegset maailma. Teekonnal kohtad hiigelimperiume, vaimustavaid juhte, läbimurdelisi leiutisi ja otsustavaid lahinguid, mis on muutnud ajaloo ... Read more

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Sukeldu põnevale ajarännakule läbi inimkonna ajaloo koos Valero Pujoli teosega "Universaalse ajaloo kokkuvõte". Elava ja kaasahaarava jutustamisstiiliga viib autor kuulaja esimestest tsivilisatsioonidest kuni suurte pöördehetkedeni, mis on kujundanud meie kaasaegset maailma. Teekonnal kohtad hiigelimperiume, vaimustavaid juhte, läbimurdelisi leiutisi ja otsustavaid lahinguid, mis on muutnud ajaloo
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Lost to the West

The Forgotten Byzantine Empire That Rescued Western Civilization

by Lars Brownworth ...

Narrated by Lars Brownworth ...

Unabridged

10 hours 3 min

Filled with unforgettable stories of emperors, generals, and religious patriarchs, as well as fascinating glimpses into the life of the ordinary citizen, Lost to the West reveals how much we owe to the Byzantine Empire that was the equal of any in its achievements, appetites, and enduring legacy.For more than a millennium, Byzantium reigned as the glittering seat of Christian civilization. When ... Read more

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Filled with unforgettable stories of emperors, generals, and religious patriarchs, as well as fascinating glimpses into the life of the ordinary citizen, Lost to the West reveals how much we owe to the Byzantine Empire that was the equal of any in its achievements, appetites, and enduring legacy.For more than a millennium, Byzantium reigned as the glittering seat of Christian civilization. When
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Worlds at War

The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West

by Anthony Pagden ...

Narrated by John Lee ...

Unabridged

20 hours 37 min

In the tradition of Jared Diamond and Jacques Barzun, prize-winning historian Anthony Pagden presents a sweeping history of the long struggle between East and West, from the Greeks to the present day.The relationship between East and West has always been one of turmoil. In this historical tour de force, a renowned historian leads us from the world of classical antiquity, through the Dark Ages, to ... Read more

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In the tradition of Jared Diamond and Jacques Barzun, prize-winning historian Anthony Pagden presents a sweeping history of the long struggle between East and West, from the Greeks to the present day.The relationship between East and West has always been one of turmoil. In this historical tour de force, a renowned historian leads us from the world of classical antiquity, through the Dark Ages, to
... Read more
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The Girls Who Went to War

Heroism, heartache and happiness in the wartime women’s forces

by Duncan Barrett, Calvi ...

Narrated by Tania Rodrigues ...

Unabridged

10 hours 55 min

The personal accounts of three young women who joined up in 1940.In the summer of 1940, Britain stood alone against Germany. The British Army stood at just over one and a half million men, while the Germans had three times that many, and a population almost twice the size of ours from which to draw new waves of soldiers. Clearly, in the fight against Hitler, manpower alone wasn’t going to be ... Read more

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The personal accounts of three young women who joined up in 1940.In the summer of 1940, Britain stood alone against Germany. The British Army stood at just over one and a half million men, while the Germans had three times that many, and a population almost twice the size of ours from which to draw new waves of soldiers. Clearly, in the fight against Hitler, manpower alone wasn’t going to be
... Read more
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Stock Market Crash 1929, The

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Tracy Tupman ...

Unabridged

40 min

Stock Market Crash, 1929 happened at a time when the countries were booming and the economy was developing. The position of the USA at the period was flourishing as it emerged as a super power just after the World War I. The blooming period was known as roaring twenties when all sectors of the economy was booming and the crash came as a shock to the entire country and other countries since most of ... Read more

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Stock Market Crash, 1929 happened at a time when the countries were booming and the economy was developing. The position of the USA at the period was flourishing as it emerged as a super power just after the World War I. The blooming period was known as roaring twenties when all sectors of the economy was booming and the crash came as a shock to the entire country and other countries since most of
... Read more
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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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Censorship - Bringing Philosophy to Life #10

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by Albert A. Anderson, Albert A. Anderson ...

Narrated by Albert A. Anderson ...

Series Audiobook 10 - Bringing Philosophy to Life
Unabridged

22 min

Can art and censorship coexist in a democracy?From recent book removals in Florida schools to historical book burnings, Albert A. Anderson explores the implications of censorship on free speech and democracy. Delving into the role of arts, this episode raises questions about the value of both intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of artistic expression. ... Read more

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Can art and censorship coexist in a democracy?From recent book removals in Florida schools to historical book burnings, Albert A. Anderson explores the implications of censorship on free speech and democracy. Delving into the role of arts, this episode raises questions about the value of both intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of artistic expression.
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Chinese Characters

A BBC History of China in 20 Lives

by Rana Mitter ...

Narrated by Rana Mitter ...

Unabridged

5 hours 14 min

Twenty audio portraits telling the story of China through key personalities - plus a bonus edition of In Our TimeAward-winning author and historian Professor Rana Mitter introduces us to some of the remarkable individuals who have shaped the arc of Chinese history. Selecting men and women from ancient times to the modern era - some rich and powerful, others poor and unknown - he explores their ... Read more

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Twenty audio portraits telling the story of China through key personalities - plus a bonus edition of In Our TimeAward-winning author and historian Professor Rana Mitter introduces us to some of the remarkable individuals who have shaped the arc of Chinese history. Selecting men and women from ancient times to the modern era - some rich and powerful, others poor and unknown - he explores their
... Read more
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israel

Les origines de la création d'Israël

by intela intela ...

Series Audiobook 1 - intela
Unabridged

48 min

Plongez au cœur de l'histoire fascinante qui a conduit à la création de l'État d'Israël. À travers les pages de cet ebook captivant, découvrez les événements, les personnalités et les luttes qui ont façonné l'édification de cette nation emblématique.Des premiers rêves sionistes aux négociations diplomatiques cruciales, suivez le parcours tumultueux des pionniers et des visionnaires qui ont ... Read more

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Plongez au cœur de l'histoire fascinante qui a conduit à la création de l'État d'Israël. À travers les pages de cet ebook captivant, découvrez les événements, les personnalités et les luttes qui ont façonné l'édification de cette nation emblématique.Des premiers rêves sionistes aux négociations diplomatiques cruciales, suivez le parcours tumultueux des pionniers et des visionnaires qui ont
... Read more
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Magisteria

The Entangled Histories of Science & Religion

by Nicholas Spencer ...

Narrated by John Sackville ...

Unabridged

16 hours 19 min

Science and religion have always been at each other’s throats, right?Most things you ‘know’ about science and religion are myths or half-truths that grew up in the last years of the nineteenth century and remain widespread today.The true history of science and religion is a human one. It’s about the role of religion in inspiring, and strangling, science before the scientific revolution. It’s about ... Read more

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Science and religion have always been at each other’s throats, right?Most things you ‘know’ about science and religion are myths or half-truths that grew up in the last years of the nineteenth century and remain widespread today.The true history of science and religion is a human one. It’s about the role of religion in inspiring, and strangling, science before the scientific revolution. It’s about
... Read more
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Great Depression, The

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

35 min

Among so many of those incidents that are been linked with history, there is also the one which made many of the different parts of the world to get a huge downturn in terms of economy.It is not some casual down fall which many nations faces for every once in a while, but that huge thing which made every other person to cry even for that one time food.Basically one can call this period as that ... Read more

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Among so many of those incidents that are been linked with history, there is also the one which made many of the different parts of the world to get a huge downturn in terms of economy.It is not some casual down fall which many nations faces for every once in a while, but that huge thing which made every other person to cry even for that one time food.Basically one can call this period as that
... Read more
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Crusades Explained, The

A Clear Introduction to the Wars, Faith, and Conflicts of the Middle Ages

by Adrian Sterling ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Daniel E ...

Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What drove thousands of people across continents in the name of faith?In The Crusades Explained, discover the complex history behind one of the most significant and controversial periods of the Middle Ages.This clear and engaging audiobook takes you through the origins, key events, and lasting impact of the Crusades—from the First Crusade and the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What drove thousands of people across continents in the name of faith?In The Crusades Explained, discover the complex history behind one of the most significant and controversial periods of the Middle Ages.This clear and engaging audiobook takes you through the origins, key events, and lasting impact of the Crusades—from the First Crusade and the
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Race to the South Pole – Scott vs. Amundsen, The

The Epic Battle for Antarctic Supremacy and the Price of Victory

by Jake Wood ...

Narrated by Jake Wood ...

Unabridged

1 hour 27 min

In 1911, two legendary explorers set out on the most dangerous race in history—to become the first humans to reach the South Pole. Robert Falcon Scott, leading the British expedition, relied on tradition and sheer grit. Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian, used innovative techniques and calculated precision.This audiobook takes you through the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, revealing the true story of ... Read more

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In 1911, two legendary explorers set out on the most dangerous race in history—to become the first humans to reach the South Pole. Robert Falcon Scott, leading the British expedition, relied on tradition and sheer grit. Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian, used innovative techniques and calculated precision.This audiobook takes you through the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, revealing the true story of
... Read more
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From Taino Suns to Phoenix Flames

A Story of Haiti

by Woody R. Clermont ...

Narrated by Henry ...

Unabridged

4 hours 32 min

From the ancient Taíno suns to the rising phoenix flames — a story of heritage, resilience, and rebirth.Taíno Suns to Phoenix Flames traces the history, culture, and enduring spirit of the indigenous Taíno people of the Caribbean and the birth of a nation compared once to the fictional Wakanda. This is Black nationalism and autonomy at its finest. Weaving together Taíno history, Haitian indigenous ... Read more

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From the ancient Taíno suns to the rising phoenix flames — a story of heritage, resilience, and rebirth.Taíno Suns to Phoenix Flames traces the history, culture, and enduring spirit of the indigenous Taíno people of the Caribbean and the birth of a nation compared once to the fictional Wakanda. This is Black nationalism and autonomy at its finest. Weaving together Taíno history, Haitian indigenous
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The Age of Reason Begins

A History of European Civilization in the Period of Shakespeare, Bacon, Montaigne, Rembrandt, Galileo, and Descartes: 1558–1648

by Will Durant, Ariel Durant ...

Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

Series Audiobook 7 - The Story of Civilization
Unabridged

34 hours 51 min

This seventh volume of Will and Ariel Durant's renowned Story of Civilization chronicles the history of European civilization from 1558 to 1648.The Age of Reason Begins brings together a fascinating network of stories in the discussion of the bumpy road toward the Enlightenment. This is the age of great monarchs and greater artists—on the one hand, Elizabeth I of England, Philip II of Spain, and ... Read more

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This seventh volume of Will and Ariel Durant's renowned Story of Civilization chronicles the history of European civilization from 1558 to 1648.The Age of Reason Begins brings together a fascinating network of stories in the discussion of the bumpy road toward the Enlightenment. This is the age of great monarchs and greater artists—on the one hand, Elizabeth I of England, Philip II of Spain, and
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The Road

A Story of Romans and Ways to the Past

by Christopher Hadley ...

Narrated by Guy Slocombe ...

Unabridged

7 hours 39 min

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR‘An absolute joy to read and an early contender for every list of History Books of the Year’ Sunday Telegraph‘On nearly every page a random passage takes one’s breath away’ The TimesHave you ever heard the march of legions on a lonely country road?For two thousand years, the roads the Romans built have determined the flow of ideas and folkta... ... Read more

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A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR‘An absolute joy to read and an early contender for every list of History Books of the Year’ Sunday Telegraph‘On nearly every page a random passage takes one’s breath away’ The TimesHave you ever heard the march of legions on a lonely country road?For two thousand years, the roads the Romans built have determined the flow of ideas and folkta...
... Read more
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The Story of Civilization Volume 3: The Making of the Modern World

by Phillip Campbell ...

Narrated by Kevin Gallagher ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

Children should not just read about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, author Phillip Campbell's historical expertise combines with narrator Kevin Gallagher's captivating story-telling to make history come alive like never before, complete with immersive music and sound effects.The Story of Civilization emphasizes presenting history as a thrilling and compelling narrative. ... Read more

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Children should not just read about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, author Phillip Campbell's historical expertise combines with narrator Kevin Gallagher's captivating story-telling to make history come alive like never before, complete with immersive music and sound effects.The Story of Civilization emphasizes presenting history as a thrilling and compelling narrative.
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Der unbekannte Soldat - Zum Andenken an Bertha von Suttner (ungekürzt)

by Stefan Frankenberger ...

Narrated by Cornelius Obonya, Stefano Bernadin, Angehörige des Österreichischen Bundesheeres ...

Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

"WER NICHT FÜR DEN FRIEDEN ARBEITET, DER ARBEITET GEGEN IHN" Der unbekannte Soldat ist eine Hommage an Bertha von Suttner, die erste Botschafterin des Pazifismus, lange bevor er eine greifbare Theorie einer Welt ohne Waffen war und lange bevor diese Welt in Trümmer fiel. Unterlegt und eingerahmt von musikalischen Interventionen, versammelt das Hörbuch wichtige Texte der Suttner, vorgelesen von ... Read more

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"WER NICHT FÜR DEN FRIEDEN ARBEITET, DER ARBEITET GEGEN IHN" Der unbekannte Soldat ist eine Hommage an Bertha von Suttner, die erste Botschafterin des Pazifismus, lange bevor er eine greifbare Theorie einer Welt ohne Waffen war und lange bevor diese Welt in Trümmer fiel. Unterlegt und eingerahmt von musikalischen Interventionen, versammelt das Hörbuch wichtige Texte der Suttner, vorgelesen von
... Read more
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ANCESTRAL WISDOM

Knowledge and inventions from the past

by Kai L. Wood ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Rediscover the ancient wisdom bequeathed to us by our ancestors!Delve into the profound legacy of ancient civilizations with this clear, direct and revealing book. A work that will allow you to understand how our ancestors observed the world, nature, energy and consciousness. Through its pages, you will journey through ideas, discoveries, and ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Rediscover the ancient wisdom bequeathed to us by our ancestors!Delve into the profound legacy of ancient civilizations with this clear, direct and revealing book. A work that will allow you to understand how our ancestors observed the world, nature, energy and consciousness. Through its pages, you will journey through ideas, discoveries, and
... Read more

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Nexus

Crusading against Christians: The History and Legacy of the Catholic Church’s Crusades against Other Christians during the Middle Ages

The Age of Wood

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

Kompendium univerzálních dějin

Universaalse ajaloo kokkuvõte

Lost to the West

Worlds at War

The Girls Who Went to War

Stock Market Crash 1929, The

The Power of Art

Censorship - Bringing Philosophy to Life #10

Chinese Characters

israel

Magisteria

Great Depression, The

Crusades Explained, The

Race to the South Pole – Scott vs. Amundsen, The

From Taino Suns to Phoenix Flames

The Age of Reason Begins

The Road

The Story of Civilization Volume 3: The Making of the Modern World

Der unbekannte Soldat - Zum Andenken an Bertha von Suttner (ungekürzt)

ANCESTRAL WISDOM