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A War Like No Other

How the Athenians and Spartans Fought the Peloponnesian War

de Victor Davis Hanson ...

Narrado por Bob Souer ...

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13 hora 58 minutos

Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Hanson compellingly portrays the ways Athens and Sparta fought on land and sea, in city and countryside, ... Leer más

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Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Hanson compellingly portrays the ways Athens and Sparta fought on land and sea, in city and countryside,
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The English Civil Wars

1640-1660

de Blair Worden ...

Narrado por Leighton Pugh ...

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5 hora 29 minutos

A brilliant appraisal of the Civil War and its long-term consequences, by an acclaimed historian.The political upheaval of the mid-seventeenth century has no parallel in English history. Other events have changed the occupancy and the powers of the throne, but the conflict of 1640-60 was more dramatic: the monarchy and the House of Lords were abolished, to be replaced by a republic and military ... Leer más

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A brilliant appraisal of the Civil War and its long-term consequences, by an acclaimed historian.The political upheaval of the mid-seventeenth century has no parallel in English history. Other events have changed the occupancy and the powers of the throne, but the conflict of 1640-60 was more dramatic: the monarchy and the House of Lords were abolished, to be replaced by a republic and military
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The Napoleonic Wars

de Alexander Mikaberidze ...

Narrado por Steven Crossley ...

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35 hora 10 minutos

In this compelling, hugely ambitious, and comprehensive work, Alexander Mikaberidze offers a full accounting of the wars that began during theRevolutionary Period in France and lasted at least until Napoleon’s defeat in 1815. Initially defensive, under Napoleon these wars became a means of empirebuilding on a global scale.Against the backdrop of war in Europe, European powers sought hegemony in ... Leer más

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In this compelling, hugely ambitious, and comprehensive work, Alexander Mikaberidze offers a full accounting of the wars that began during theRevolutionary Period in France and lasted at least until Napoleon’s defeat in 1815. Initially defensive, under Napoleon these wars became a means of empirebuilding on a global scale.Against the backdrop of war in Europe, European powers sought hegemony in
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Knights Templar, The: An Enthralling History of the Rise and Fall of the Most Influential Catholic Military Order

de Enthralling History ...

Narrado por Jason Zenobia ...

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5 hora 22 minutos

Did you know the Templar Order was so strict that its members could only have meat three times a week?The Knights Templar has established itself as the most popular military organization of medieval times. Everyone has heard of the order, and everyone is familiar with the image of a medieval Crusader knight with a red cross on their white uniform. But who exactly were the Templars? What was their ... Leer más

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Did you know the Templar Order was so strict that its members could only have meat three times a week?The Knights Templar has established itself as the most popular military organization of medieval times. Everyone has heard of the order, and everyone is familiar with the image of a medieval Crusader knight with a red cross on their white uniform. But who exactly were the Templars? What was their
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The Storm Before the Storm

The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic

de Mike Duncan ...

Narrado por Mike Duncan ...

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10 hora 13 minutos

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.**"Remarkably engaging." —**Washington PostThe Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.**"Remarkably engaging." —**Washington PostThe Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city
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Rome and Persia

The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry

de Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

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20 hora 25 minutos

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires ... Leer más

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**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires
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War Is a Racket

de Smedley Butler ...

Narrado por Victor Craig ...

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40 minutos

‘War Is a Racket’ is a 1935 book by Smedley D. Butler (1881 –1940), a retired United States Marine Corps Major General and two-time Medal of Honor recipient who became an outspoken critic of American wars and their consequences. During his 34-year career as a Marine, he took part in military actions in the Philippines, China, Central America, the Caribbean and France. After his retirement from the ... Leer más

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‘War Is a Racket’ is a 1935 book by Smedley D. Butler (1881 –1940), a retired United States Marine Corps Major General and two-time Medal of Honor recipient who became an outspoken critic of American wars and their consequences. During his 34-year career as a Marine, he took part in military actions in the Philippines, China, Central America, the Caribbean and France. After his retirement from the
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The Red Prince

The Life of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster

de Helen Carr ...

Narrado por Helen Carr ...

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9 hora 34 minutos

Medieval history from a rising star in the field, this is a biography of one of the most important figures of the age, John of Gaunt.John Gaunt was the son of Edward III, brother to the Black Prince, father to Henry IV, and the sire of all those Tudors. He has had pretty bad press: supposed usurper of Richard II’s crown and the focus of hatred in the Peasants’ Revolt, as they torched his home, the ... Leer más

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Medieval history from a rising star in the field, this is a biography of one of the most important figures of the age, John of Gaunt.John Gaunt was the son of Edward III, brother to the Black Prince, father to Henry IV, and the sire of all those Tudors. He has had pretty bad press: supposed usurper of Richard II’s crown and the focus of hatred in the Peasants’ Revolt, as they torched his home, the
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The Reivers

The Story of the Border Reivers

de Alistair Moffat ...

Narrado por Peter Noble ...

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13 hora 45 minutos

An "exciting and dramatic" history of the raiders who ruled the lawless Anglo-Scottish borderlands for over a century (Cumberland News).Nowhere else in Britain in the modern era, or indeed in Europe, did civil order break down over such a wide area, or for such a long time, as on the border country between Scotland and England. For more than a century, the hoofbeats of countless raiding parties ... Leer más

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An "exciting and dramatic" history of the raiders who ruled the lawless Anglo-Scottish borderlands for over a century (Cumberland News).Nowhere else in Britain in the modern era, or indeed in Europe, did civil order break down over such a wide area, or for such a long time, as on the border country between Scotland and England. For more than a century, the hoofbeats of countless raiding parties
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The Great Betrayal

The Great Siege of Constantinople

de Ernle Bradford ...

Narrado por Michael Page ...

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7 hora 13 minutos

An engrossing chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, from the bestselling author of Thermopylae.At the dawn of the thirteenth century, Constantinople stood as the bastion of Christianity in Eastern Europe. The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, it was a center of art, culture, and commerce that had commanded trading routes between Asia, Russia, and Europe for ... Leer más

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An engrossing chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, from the bestselling author of Thermopylae.At the dawn of the thirteenth century, Constantinople stood as the bastion of Christianity in Eastern Europe. The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, it was a center of art, culture, and commerce that had commanded trading routes between Asia, Russia, and Europe for
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Order of Assassins, The: The History and Legacy of the Secretive Persian Sect during the Middle Ages

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Daniel Houle ...

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1 horas 49 minutos

Like the shinobi, more commonly known as the ninja, the assassin is yet another fabled figure with ancient roots that remains astonishingly relevant to this day. Assassins in the context of contemporary pop culture often conjure up images of brooding, silver-tongued individuals in peak physique, equipped with impeccable style, flawless marksmanship, and exemplary hand-to-hand combat skills. Others ... Leer más

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Like the shinobi, more commonly known as the ninja, the assassin is yet another fabled figure with ancient roots that remains astonishingly relevant to this day. Assassins in the context of contemporary pop culture often conjure up images of brooding, silver-tongued individuals in peak physique, equipped with impeccable style, flawless marksmanship, and exemplary hand-to-hand combat skills. Others
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Athens and Sparta

The Rivalry That Shaped Ancient Greece

de Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

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20 hora 15 minutos

From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities.No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the Persians, the only superpower of that age. Yet later, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the ... Leer más

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From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities.No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the Persians, the only superpower of that age. Yet later, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the
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Une brève histoire de la Reconquista : Comment les royaumes chrétiens ont reconquis la péninsule Ibérique

de Serge Paturel ...

Narrado por Serge Paturel ...

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2 hora 7 minutos

Explorez huit siècles d'histoire médiévale fascinante où la conquête stratégique et les alliances forgent une nouvelle Europe. Suivez l'évolution complexe d'une péninsule Ibérique morcelée, naviguant sans cesse entre affrontements brutaux et négociations subtiles. Découvrez comment de petits noyaux de résistance se sont métamorphosés en puissances politiques majeures dotées d'administrations ... Leer más

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Explorez huit siècles d'histoire médiévale fascinante où la conquête stratégique et les alliances forgent une nouvelle Europe. Suivez l'évolution complexe d'une péninsule Ibérique morcelée, naviguant sans cesse entre affrontements brutaux et négociations subtiles. Découvrez comment de petits noyaux de résistance se sont métamorphosés en puissances politiques majeures dotées d'administrations
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Les samouraïs : L’ascension et la chute des guerriers légendaires du Japon

de Yann Vasseur ...

Narrado por Yann Vasseur ...

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2 hora 10 minutos

Démystifiez l'histoire brutale du Japon féodal pour comprendre l'ascension et la chute de son élite guerrière. Idéal pour sublimer vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit immersif vous transporte au cœur des batailles de clans et des fascinantes intrigues de cour.Laissez-vous captiver lors de vos moments de détente par cette épopée historique qui sépare magistralement le mythe de la réalité. Vous ... Leer más

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Démystifiez l'histoire brutale du Japon féodal pour comprendre l'ascension et la chute de son élite guerrière. Idéal pour sublimer vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit immersif vous transporte au cœur des batailles de clans et des fascinantes intrigues de cour.Laissez-vous captiver lors de vos moments de détente par cette épopée historique qui sépare magistralement le mythe de la réalité. Vous
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Une brève histoire de l’Empire romain : L’essor et la chute de la plus grande puissance du monde antique

de Ignace Pasquier ...

Narrado por Ignace Pasquier ...

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2 hora 8 minutos

Comprenez comment une simple cité a bâti le plus grand empire antique avant de s'effondrer de l'intérieur. Idéale pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, cette épopée historique captivante décrypte la mécanique fascinante du pouvoir romain. Plongez au cœur d'une société complexe, sans cesse tiraillée par de redoutables ambitions politiques et militaires.Loin d'une simple énumération chronologique, ... Leer más

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Comprenez comment une simple cité a bâti le plus grand empire antique avant de s'effondrer de l'intérieur. Idéale pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, cette épopée historique captivante décrypte la mécanique fascinante du pouvoir romain. Plongez au cœur d'une société complexe, sans cesse tiraillée par de redoutables ambitions politiques et militaires.Loin d'une simple énumération chronologique,
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Brève histoire des guerres puniques : L’affrontement épique entre Rome et Carthage

de Dorian Voisin ...

Narrado por Dorian Voisin ...

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2 hora 12 minutos

Vivez le choc militaire épique entre deux puissances antiques pour le contrôle absolu de la mer Méditerranée. De la première bataille navale à la chute finale, plongez au cœur d'une rivalité géopolitique implacable qui a forgé le monde occidental. Ce récit chronologique rigoureux transforme des événements complexes en une fresque historique captivante.Idéal pour enrichir votre culture générale ... Leer más

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Vivez le choc militaire épique entre deux puissances antiques pour le contrôle absolu de la mer Méditerranée. De la première bataille navale à la chute finale, plongez au cœur d'une rivalité géopolitique implacable qui a forgé le monde occidental. Ce récit chronologique rigoureux transforme des événements complexes en une fresque historique captivante.Idéal pour enrichir votre culture générale
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Brève histoire de la conquête normande : L’année qui a changé l’Angleterre à jamais

de Alban Kerbrat ...

Narrado por Alban Kerbrat ...

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2 hora 21 minutos

Explorez la crise de 1066 où stratégie militaire et lutte pour le trône bouleversent l'histoire médiévale. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit haletant ressuscite le monde anglo-saxon à l'aube de son effondrement. Laissez-vous captiver par la tension dramatique d'une succession qui a durablement déchiré l'Europe.Au-delà du simple affrontement guerrier, cette épopée décrypte les ... Leer más

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Explorez la crise de 1066 où stratégie militaire et lutte pour le trône bouleversent l'histoire médiévale. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit haletant ressuscite le monde anglo-saxon à l'aube de son effondrement. Laissez-vous captiver par la tension dramatique d'une succession qui a durablement déchiré l'Europe.Au-delà du simple affrontement guerrier, cette épopée décrypte les
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Une brève histoire des Normands : Les Vikings qui ont conquis la moitié de l’Europe

de Lazare Bourgeois ...

Narrado por Lazare Bourgeois ...

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2 hora 11 minutos

De pillards vikings redoutés à bâtisseurs d'empires, revivez la plus fascinante épopée de l'histoire médiévale. Des rivages glacés de Scandinavie aux trônes ensoleillés de Sicile, plongez au cœur d'une transformation politique absolue. Ce récit immersif brosse le portrait de guerriers qui ont troqué la violence des raids contre une diplomatie redoutable pour forger des États durables.Idéal pour ... Leer más

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De pillards vikings redoutés à bâtisseurs d'empires, revivez la plus fascinante épopée de l'histoire médiévale. Des rivages glacés de Scandinavie aux trônes ensoleillés de Sicile, plongez au cœur d'une transformation politique absolue. Ce récit immersif brosse le portrait de guerriers qui ont troqué la violence des raids contre une diplomatie redoutable pour forger des États durables.Idéal pour
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Brief History of the Thirty Years' War, A: The Conflict That Devastated Europe

de Michael Hargrove ...

Narrado por Michael Hargrove ...

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1 horas 49 minutos

Experience the dramatic military history of a fractured empire and the continent-wide struggle that reshaped Europe. From a local Bohemian uprising to a grinding, tragic catastrophe, this concise narrative cuts through the dense confusion of dynastic politics.Perfect for an educational commute or deep focus session, this immersive guide plunges you into the dark, intense atmosphere of seventeenth ... Leer más

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Experience the dramatic military history of a fractured empire and the continent-wide struggle that reshaped Europe. From a local Bohemian uprising to a grinding, tragic catastrophe, this concise narrative cuts through the dense confusion of dynastic politics.Perfect for an educational commute or deep focus session, this immersive guide plunges you into the dark, intense atmosphere of seventeenth
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Searching for the Norman Conquest

The Domesday Book and a 1,000 Mile Journey Across Britain

de Max Adams ...

Narrado por Max Adams ...

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14 hora 3 minutos

A vivid narrative history across a 1,000-mile journey on foot, Searching for the Norman Conquest opens a window onto the English cultural landscape of the eleventh century.What was the eleventh-century Domesday Book? It is now is one of the most significant historical documents from medieval England, providing a fascinating window onto the economic and socio-cultural landscape of England at the ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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A vivid narrative history across a 1,000-mile journey on foot, Searching for the Norman Conquest opens a window onto the English cultural landscape of the eleventh century.What was the eleventh-century Domesday Book? It is now is one of the most significant historical documents from medieval England, providing a fascinating window onto the economic and socio-cultural landscape of England at the
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Concise History of the Scythians, A: How Horse Warriors Ruled the Steppe for Centuries

de Martin Kovacs ...

Narrado por Martin Kovacs ...

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1 horas 51 minutos

Experience the epic military history of ancient Eurasia as fierce horse archers forge a vast empire across the steppe. This fast-paced narrative transports you to the sprawling grasslands from the Black Sea to Central Asia, revealing how a loose confederation of warriors reshaped global trade and warfare. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this immersive journey breathes thrilling life into a ... Leer más

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Experience the epic military history of ancient Eurasia as fierce horse archers forge a vast empire across the steppe. This fast-paced narrative transports you to the sprawling grasslands from the Black Sea to Central Asia, revealing how a loose confederation of warriors reshaped global trade and warfare. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this immersive journey breathes thrilling life into a
... Leer más
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Искусство войны

de Сунь-цзы ...

Narrado por Александр Шаронов ...

Series series Искусство побеждать. Сокровища военной истории
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5 hora 5 minutos

«Искусство войны» — известный древнекитайский трактат, посвященный военной политике. Эта книга описывает не только стратегию и тактику боевых действий, но и принципы мудрого управления государством и руководства народом. В тринадцати главах описаны реалии войны, подходы к выбору лидеров и разработке планов действий, а также методы коммуникации и ведения переговоров. Универсальную систему принципов ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

«Искусство войны» — известный древнекитайский трактат, посвященный военной политике. Эта книга описывает не только стратегию и тактику боевых действий, но и принципы мудрого управления государством и руководства народом. В тринадцати главах описаны реалии войны, подходы к выбору лидеров и разработке планов действий, а также методы коммуникации и ведения переговоров. Универсальную систему принципов
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Kaurnama

Kharkoo Sangharsh Dian Shaheed Bibian Dee Gatha

de Baljinder Singh Kotbhara ...

Narrado por Mehar Singh ...

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10 hora 10 minutos

"Kaurnama: Kharkoo Sangharsh Dian Shaheed Bibian Dee Gatha" delves into the narratives of courageous women who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kharkoo sangharsh of 1980s-1990s in Punjab. Authored by Baljinder Singh Kotbhara, the book immortalizes the memory of these Shaheed Sikh women who bravely fought for their faith, laying down their lives in the pursuit of their beliefs. "Kaurnama" ... Leer más

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"Kaurnama: Kharkoo Sangharsh Dian Shaheed Bibian Dee Gatha" delves into the narratives of courageous women who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kharkoo sangharsh of 1980s-1990s in Punjab. Authored by Baljinder Singh Kotbhara, the book immortalizes the memory of these Shaheed Sikh women who bravely fought for their faith, laying down their lives in the pursuit of their beliefs. "Kaurnama"
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Never Greater Slaughter

Brunanburh and the Birth of England

de Dr Michael Livingston ...

Narrado por Rupert Farley ...

Series series Osprey Publishing
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8 hora 14 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Never Greater Slaughter by Michael Livingston, read by Rupert Farley.‘No one has done more than Michael Livingston to revive memories of the battle, and you could not hope for a better guide.’ BERNARD CORNWELL Bestselling author of The Last Kingdom seriesLate in AD 937, four armies met in a place called Brunanburh. On one side stood the shield-wall of the expanding kingdom of ... Leer más

$18.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Never Greater Slaughter by Michael Livingston, read by Rupert Farley.‘No one has done more than Michael Livingston to revive memories of the battle, and you could not hope for a better guide.’ BERNARD CORNWELL Bestselling author of The Last Kingdom seriesLate in AD 937, four armies met in a place called Brunanburh. On one side stood the shield-wall of the expanding kingdom of
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