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The Cold War

A World History

de Odd Arne Westad ...

Narrado por Julian Elfer ...

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22 hora 44 minutos

In The Cold War, Odd Arne Westad offers a new perspective on a century when a superpower rivalry and an ideological war transformed every corner of our globe. We traditionally think of the Cold War as a post-World War II diplomatic and military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. But in this major new work, Westad argues that the conflict must be understood as a global ... Leer más

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In The Cold War, Odd Arne Westad offers a new perspective on a century when a superpower rivalry and an ideological war transformed every corner of our globe. We traditionally think of the Cold War as a post-World War II diplomatic and military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. But in this major new work, Westad argues that the conflict must be understood as a global
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Bram Stoker

A Life from Beginning to End

de Hourly History ...

Narrado por Matthew J. Chandler-Smith ...

Series series History of Ireland
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1 horas 3 minutos

Irish author Bram Stoker is considered one of the masters of Gothic horror, in large part due to his creation of one of modern culture's most enduring villains, Count Dracula. Making a life first in civil service and then in the theater, Stoker drew upon his personal experiences, his deepest fears, and the larger-than-life people in his inner circle to create his timeless masterpiece, cementing ... Leer más

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Irish author Bram Stoker is considered one of the masters of Gothic horror, in large part due to his creation of one of modern culture's most enduring villains, Count Dracula. Making a life first in civil service and then in the theater, Stoker drew upon his personal experiences, his deepest fears, and the larger-than-life people in his inner circle to create his timeless masterpiece, cementing
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Poison at the Village Show

The start of a page-turning cozy murder mystery series from Catherine Coles

de Catherine Coles ...

Narrado por Alex Lee ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - The Martha Miller Mysteries
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7 hora 12 minutos

'An utterly charming 1940’s mystery. Definitely a new series addiction!' Debbie YoungWestleham Village 1947.It’s the Westleham village show and with the war finally over, everyone is looking forward to a pleasant day.But newcomer, Martha Miller doesn’t share the excitement. Because since her husband Stan left for work one day and never returned, Martha has been treated as somewhat of an outsider ... Leer más

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'An utterly charming 1940’s mystery. Definitely a new series addiction!' Debbie YoungWestleham Village 1947.It’s the Westleham village show and with the war finally over, everyone is looking forward to a pleasant day.But newcomer, Martha Miller doesn’t share the excitement. Because since her husband Stan left for work one day and never returned, Martha has been treated as somewhat of an outsider
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Narrative of the operations and recent discoveries within the pyramids, temples, tombs, and excavations, in Egypt and Nubia (UNABRIDGED)

de Giovanni Battista BELZONI ...

Narrado por Seth Williams ...

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15 hora 40 minutos

Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778 – 1823) was an Italian explorer and pioneer archaeologist of Egyptian antiquities. He is known for his removal to England of the seven ton bust of Ramesses II, the clearing of sand from the entrance of the great temple at Abu Simbel, the discovery and documentation of the tomb of Seti I, and the first to penetrate into the second pyramid of Giza. This 1820 narrative ... Leer más

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Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778 – 1823) was an Italian explorer and pioneer archaeologist of Egyptian antiquities. He is known for his removal to England of the seven ton bust of Ramesses II, the clearing of sand from the entrance of the great temple at Abu Simbel, the discovery and documentation of the tomb of Seti I, and the first to penetrate into the second pyramid of Giza. This 1820 narrative
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The Divorce Colony

How Women Revolutionized Marriage and Found Freedom on the American Frontier

de April White ...

Narrado por April White, Lisa Flanagan ...

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8 hora 17 minutos

From a historian and senior editor at Atlas Obscura comes a fascinating account of the daring nineteenth-century women who moved to South Dakota to divorce their husbands and start living on their own terms.For a woman traveling without her husband in the late nineteenth century, there was only one reason to take the train all the way to Sioux Falls, South Dakota—one sure to garner disapproval ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

From a historian and senior editor at Atlas Obscura comes a fascinating account of the daring nineteenth-century women who moved to South Dakota to divorce their husbands and start living on their own terms.For a woman traveling without her husband in the late nineteenth century, there was only one reason to take the train all the way to Sioux Falls, South Dakota—one sure to garner disapproval
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Bokwala: The Story of a Congo Victim by Anonymous

Colonial Exploitation and Human Suffering

de Anonymous ...

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2 hora 7 minutos

This powerful autobiographical narrative exposes the brutal realities of colonial exploitation in the Congo. Written from lived experience, the audiobook offers historical testimony, moral urgency, and humanitarian insight. ... Leer más

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This powerful autobiographical narrative exposes the brutal realities of colonial exploitation in the Congo. Written from lived experience, the audiobook offers historical testimony, moral urgency, and humanitarian insight.
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The Jeffersonians, 1801-1829 (Unabridged)

de Richard B. Morris ...

Narrado por Matthew Mcgowan ...

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2 hora 32 minutos

In the tumultuous years following the American Revolution, a new political party emerged, led by Thomas Jefferson and his followers. Known as the Jeffersonians, they championed the ideals of democracy, agrarianism, and limited government. Richard B. Morris's acclaimed work, "The Jeffersonians, 1801-1829," delves into the rise and influence of this influential political movement. Through meticulous ... Leer más

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In the tumultuous years following the American Revolution, a new political party emerged, led by Thomas Jefferson and his followers. Known as the Jeffersonians, they championed the ideals of democracy, agrarianism, and limited government. Richard B. Morris's acclaimed work, "The Jeffersonians, 1801-1829," delves into the rise and influence of this influential political movement. Through meticulous
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Michael Faraday

A Life from Beginning to End

de Hourly History ...

Narrado por Tom Sleeker ...

Series series Biographies of Inventors
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59 minutos

Michael Faraday is regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern physics. His work in the field of electromagnetism revolutionized society, leading to new avenues of study and developments of technology that would leave the world changed forever. Without Faraday’s discoveries, there would be no electronics or electrical power. There would be no technology as we recognize it, or at the very ... Leer más

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Michael Faraday is regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern physics. His work in the field of electromagnetism revolutionized society, leading to new avenues of study and developments of technology that would leave the world changed forever. Without Faraday’s discoveries, there would be no electronics or electrical power. There would be no technology as we recognize it, or at the very
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Aqueduto da Carioca e Chafariz da Praça de Dom Pedro II: Trechos selecionados de "O Rio de Janeiro"

Documentos do Brasil

de Moreira de Azevedo ...

Narrado por Yuri Ribeiro ...

Series series MiniPops
Abreviado

26 minutos

Nestes trechos, Moreira de Azevedo narra a fascinante história da construção do Aqueduto da Carioca e do Chafariz da Praça de Dom Pedro II, revelando as dificuldades técnicas, disputas políticas e transformações urbanas que moldaram o Rio de Janeiro no período imperial. Muito além de obras hidráulicas, esses monumentos expressam o esforço da cidade em prover infraestrutura para uma população em ... Leer más

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Nestes trechos, Moreira de Azevedo narra a fascinante história da construção do Aqueduto da Carioca e do Chafariz da Praça de Dom Pedro II, revelando as dificuldades técnicas, disputas políticas e transformações urbanas que moldaram o Rio de Janeiro no período imperial. Muito além de obras hidráulicas, esses monumentos expressam o esforço da cidade em prover infraestrutura para uma população em
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How We Elected Lincoln (Unabridged)

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de Abram J. Dittenhoefer ...

Narrado por Cheryl Morris, Maria Thomure, Darren Dungy, Jonathan Allen ...

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2 hora 21 minutos

Dittenhoefer as a young man campaigned for Lincoln in 1860 and was an elector for Lincoln in the presidential election of 1864. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, of German immigrant parents, he moved with his parents to New York City. He had a distinguished career as a lawyer and judge. He was instrumental in establishing the principle that newspapers were protected from disclosing the source of ... Leer más

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Dittenhoefer as a young man campaigned for Lincoln in 1860 and was an elector for Lincoln in the presidential election of 1864. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, of German immigrant parents, he moved with his parents to New York City. He had a distinguished career as a lawyer and judge. He was instrumental in establishing the principle that newspapers were protected from disclosing the source of
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Anglo-Ashanti Wars, The: The History and Legacy of the Conflicts Between the British and the Ashanti Empire in Africa

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por KC Wayman ...

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1 horas 32 minutos

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, ... Leer más

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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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The Phantom Regiment (Unabridged)

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de James Grant ...

Narrado por Melissa Hale, Loren Lucero, Michael Ziola, Marlene Hardy ...

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12 hora 23 minutos

The title and a quick glance at the chapter titles of James Grant's The Phantom Regiment--such as "The Romance of the Month," "The Halt in Cork Wood," "Rio de la Muerte (Spanish for death)," Pedro, the Contrabandist," "A Legend of Fife," "The Midnight March"--will lead you to realize that this book is filled with excitement, mystery, intrigue, adventure, and cultural conflict with an emphasis on ... Leer más

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The title and a quick glance at the chapter titles of James Grant's The Phantom Regiment--such as "The Romance of the Month," "The Halt in Cork Wood," "Rio de la Muerte (Spanish for death)," Pedro, the Contrabandist," "A Legend of Fife," "The Midnight March"--will lead you to realize that this book is filled with excitement, mystery, intrigue, adventure, and cultural conflict with an emphasis on
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Odyssey of the West V

A Classic Education through the Great Books: Enlightenment, Revolution, and Renewal

de Timothy B. Shutt ...

Narrado por Donald Sutherland, Timothy B. Shutt, Fred Baumann, Joel Richeimer ...

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7 hora 49 minutos

In weaving together the varied and interrelated strands of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century discourse and events, this course focuses on the contributions to Western history that bear the most responsibility for shaping the world of today. Among these contributions are such vital, yet markedly different documents as the Federalist Papers and the Communist Manifesto. New styles of art and ... Leer más

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In weaving together the varied and interrelated strands of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century discourse and events, this course focuses on the contributions to Western history that bear the most responsibility for shaping the world of today. Among these contributions are such vital, yet markedly different documents as the Federalist Papers and the Communist Manifesto. New styles of art and
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The Age of Revolution

1789-1848

de Eric Hobsbawm ...

Narrado por Hugh Kermode ...

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14 hora 30 minutos

This magisterial volume follows the death of ancient traditions, the triumph of new classes, and the emergence of new technologies, sciences, and ideologies, with vast intellectual daring and aphoristic elegance. Part of Eric Hobsbawm's epic four-volume history of the modern world, along with The Age of Capitalism, The Age of Empire, and The Age of Extremes. ... Leer más

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This magisterial volume follows the death of ancient traditions, the triumph of new classes, and the emergence of new technologies, sciences, and ideologies, with vast intellectual daring and aphoristic elegance. Part of Eric Hobsbawm's epic four-volume history of the modern world, along with The Age of Capitalism, The Age of Empire, and The Age of Extremes.
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The Year Without Summer

1816 - one event, six lives, a world changed - longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize 2021

de Guinevere Glasfurd ...

Narrado por Genevieve Swallow ...

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10 hora 35 minutos

'A STRIKINGLY SHARP AND SUBTLE WRITER' Guardian'SUPERB...BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN...UNFORGETTABLE' FT Weekend'SKILFUL' Sunday Times'RICH, INTRICATE, IMPRESSIVELY REALISED' Observer'VIVIDLY REALISED' The Times'A VISION OF THE PAST AND A VISION OF THE FUTURE' Irish Times'A VIVID SLICE OF HISTOR... ... Leer más

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'A STRIKINGLY SHARP AND SUBTLE WRITER' Guardian'SUPERB...BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN...UNFORGETTABLE' FT Weekend'SKILFUL' Sunday Times'RICH, INTRICATE, IMPRESSIVELY REALISED' Observer'VIVIDLY REALISED' The Times'A VISION OF THE PAST AND A VISION OF THE FUTURE' Irish Times'A VIVID SLICE OF HISTOR...
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The Nuns of Sant'Ambrogio

The True Story of a Convent in Scandal

de Hubert Wolf ...

Narrado por Paul Boehmer ...

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15 hora 38 minutos

In 1858, a German princess who had been recently inducted into the convent of Sant'Ambrogio in Rome wrote a frantic letter to her cousin, a confidant of the Pope, claiming that she was being abused and that she feared for her life. What the subsequent investigation by the Church's Inquisition uncovered were the extraordinary secrets of Sant'Ambrogio and the illicit behavior of the convent's ... Leer más

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In 1858, a German princess who had been recently inducted into the convent of Sant'Ambrogio in Rome wrote a frantic letter to her cousin, a confidant of the Pope, claiming that she was being abused and that she feared for her life. What the subsequent investigation by the Church's Inquisition uncovered were the extraordinary secrets of Sant'Ambrogio and the illicit behavior of the convent's
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The Story of the Thirteen Colonies (Unabridged)

de H. A. Guerber ...

Narrado por Heidi Leeper, Rebecca Lamont, Eugenie Xiong ...

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8 hora 24 minutos

In the annals of history, the founding of the thirteen American colonies stands as a pivotal chapter. "The Story of the Thirteen Colonies" by H. A. Guerber transports readers back to the era of exploration, colonization, and revolution. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Guerber chronicles the trials and triumphs of the colonists as they establish a new nation on the shores of a ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

In the annals of history, the founding of the thirteen American colonies stands as a pivotal chapter. "The Story of the Thirteen Colonies" by H. A. Guerber transports readers back to the era of exploration, colonization, and revolution. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Guerber chronicles the trials and triumphs of the colonists as they establish a new nation on the shores of a
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Oregon Trail and the Appalachian Trail, The: The History of America’s Two Most Famous Trails

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Jim Walsh ...

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2 hora 23 minutos

The westward movement of Americans in the 19th century was one of the largest and most consequential migrations in history, and among the paths that blazed west, the most well-known is the Oregon Trail, which was not a single trail but a network of paths that began at one of four “jumping off” points. The eastern section of the Oregon Trail, which followed the Missouri River through Kansas, ... Leer más

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The westward movement of Americans in the 19th century was one of the largest and most consequential migrations in history, and among the paths that blazed west, the most well-known is the Oregon Trail, which was not a single trail but a network of paths that began at one of four “jumping off” points. The eastern section of the Oregon Trail, which followed the Missouri River through Kansas,
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The Age of Atlantic Revolution

The Fall and Rise of a Connected World

de Patrick Griffin ...

Narrado por Steve Menasche ...

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15 hora 5 minutos

A bold new account of the Age of Revolution, one of the most complex and vast transformations in human historyThe Age of Atlantic Revolution was a defining moment in western history. Our understanding of rights, of what makes the individual an individual, of how to define a citizen versus a subject, of what states should or should not do, of how labor, politics, and trade would be organized, of ... Leer más

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A bold new account of the Age of Revolution, one of the most complex and vast transformations in human historyThe Age of Atlantic Revolution was a defining moment in western history. Our understanding of rights, of what makes the individual an individual, of how to define a citizen versus a subject, of what states should or should not do, of how labor, politics, and trade would be organized, of
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Historia de España

de Ferdinand Vilard ...

Narrado por Ignacio Torres ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Historia de España
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1 horas 35 minutos

Embárcate en un viaje fascinante a través de la historia de España con la serie "Historia de España Mini Audiobook". Desde las antiguas civilizaciones que poblaron la península hasta los acontecimientos contemporáneos, esta colección ofrece una visión clara y amena de los momentos clave que han forjado la identidad del país. Cada audiolibro está diseñado para profundizar en un tema específico, ... Leer más

$3.94 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Embárcate en un viaje fascinante a través de la historia de España con la serie "Historia de España Mini Audiobook". Desde las antiguas civilizaciones que poblaron la península hasta los acontecimientos contemporáneos, esta colección ofrece una visión clara y amena de los momentos clave que han forjado la identidad del país. Cada audiolibro está diseñado para profundizar en un tema específico,
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History of the Boxer Rebellion: Foreign Powers and the Fall of Imperial China

de Marcus Ellwood ...

Narrado por Marcus Ellwood ...

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1 horas 59 minutos

Witness the fall of an empire in this gripping military history where grassroots rebels clash with global superpowers. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep dive transports you to the twilight of the Qing dynasty. Experience a turbulent era where unequal treaties and natural disasters ignited explosive resentment across rural villages and crowded treaty ports.As violence ... Leer más

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Witness the fall of an empire in this gripping military history where grassroots rebels clash with global superpowers. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep dive transports you to the twilight of the Qing dynasty. Experience a turbulent era where unequal treaties and natural disasters ignited explosive resentment across rural villages and crowded treaty ports.As violence
... Leer más
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Maroons and the Gullah, The: The History of the Unique Cultures Formed by Free Africans in the Americas

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Michelle Humphries ...

Completo

2 hora 55 minutos

Although the slave systems required the continual use of force and coercion, as well as the harsh punishment of any rebellion, slaves were not a helpless labor force terrorized into obedience and docility. Slaves resisted and sometimes rebelled, and over the centuries there were thousands of slave rebellions of varying sizes. Slaves commonly resisted in many ways, such as sabotaging their tools ... Leer más

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Although the slave systems required the continual use of force and coercion, as well as the harsh punishment of any rebellion, slaves were not a helpless labor force terrorized into obedience and docility. Slaves resisted and sometimes rebelled, and over the centuries there were thousands of slave rebellions of varying sizes. Slaves commonly resisted in many ways, such as sabotaging their tools
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Las guerras napoleónicas: De la Francia revolucionaria a un continente en crisis

de Miguel Naranjo ...

Narrado por Miguel Naranjo ...

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2 hora 20 minutos

Adéntrate en el tenso choque entre la revolución política y la estrategia militar que transformó la historia europea. Ideal para acompañar tus trayectos diarios, este viaje inmersivo revela cómo el colapso de las monarquías tradicionales encendió un continente en llamas. Siente el dramatismo de una era donde la ambición desmedida reescribió por completo las fronteras globales.Comprende la mente ... Leer más

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Adéntrate en el tenso choque entre la revolución política y la estrategia militar que transformó la historia europea. Ideal para acompañar tus trayectos diarios, este viaje inmersivo revela cómo el colapso de las monarquías tradicionales encendió un continente en llamas. Siente el dramatismo de una era donde la ambición desmedida reescribió por completo las fronteras globales.Comprende la mente
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1848

Year of Revolution

de Mike Rapport ...

Narrado por Hugh Kermode ...

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16 hora 13 minutos

A "lively, panoramic" history of a revolutionary year (New York Times)In 1848, a violent storm of revolutions ripped through Europe. The torrent all but swept away the conservative order that had kept peace on the continent since Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815—but which in many countries had also suppressed dreams of national freedom. Political events so dramatic had not been seen in Europe ... Leer más

$30.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A "lively, panoramic" history of a revolutionary year (New York Times)In 1848, a violent storm of revolutions ripped through Europe. The torrent all but swept away the conservative order that had kept peace on the continent since Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815—but which in many countries had also suppressed dreams of national freedom. Political events so dramatic had not been seen in Europe
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