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Our Oriental Heritage

par Will Durant ...

Lu par Robin Field ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - The Story of Civilization
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50 heure 17 min

The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter:Sumeria, birthplace of the first cities and written lawsthe Egyptians, who perfected monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification more than 3,500 years ... En savoir plus

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The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter:Sumeria, birthplace of the first cities and written lawsthe Egyptians, who perfected monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification more than 3,500 years
... En savoir plus
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China

A History

par John Keay ...

Lu par Anne Flosnik ...

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25 heure 31 min

Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay has composed a vital and illuminating overview of the nation's complex and vivid past. Keay's authoritative history examines 5,000 years in China, from the time of the Three Dynasties through ... En savoir plus

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Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay has composed a vital and illuminating overview of the nation's complex and vivid past. Keay's authoritative history examines 5,000 years in China, from the time of the Three Dynasties through
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Shattered Sword

The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway

par Jonathan Parshall, Anthony Tully ...

Lu par Tom Perkins ...

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24 heure 44 min

Many consider the Battle of Midway to have turned the tide of the Pacific War. It is without question one of the most famous battles in history. Now, for the first time since Gordon W. Prange's bestselling Miracle at Midway, Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully offer a new interpretation of this great naval engagement. Unlike previous accounts, Shattered Sword makes extensive use of Japanese ... En savoir plus

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Many consider the Battle of Midway to have turned the tide of the Pacific War. It is without question one of the most famous battles in history. Now, for the first time since Gordon W. Prange's bestselling Miracle at Midway, Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully offer a new interpretation of this great naval engagement. Unlike previous accounts, Shattered Sword makes extensive use of Japanese
... En savoir plus
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Les Routes de la Soie

L'histoire du coeur du monde

par Peter Frankopan ...

Lu par Patrick Donnay ...

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24 heure 28 min

D’Alexandre le Grand aux nouvelles Routes de la Soie, 2500 ans d’histoire comme vous ne l’avez jamais lue.Avec son « histoire du coeur du monde », Peter Frankopan renverse notre récit traditionnel, qui gravite autour de la Grèce antique, de Rome et de l’irrésistible ascension de l’Occident. Une approche réductrice, qui mérite une relecture urgente et approfondie.L’auteur élargit la perspective et ... En savoir plus

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D’Alexandre le Grand aux nouvelles Routes de la Soie, 2500 ans d’histoire comme vous ne l’avez jamais lue.Avec son « histoire du coeur du monde », Peter Frankopan renverse notre récit traditionnel, qui gravite autour de la Grèce antique, de Rome et de l’irrésistible ascension de l’Occident. Une approche réductrice, qui mérite une relecture urgente et approfondie.L’auteur élargit la perspective et
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The Hong Kong Diaries

par Chris Patten ...

Lu par Chris Patten ...

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25 heure 41 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In June 1992 Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not - as other British colonies over the decades - for independence, but for handing back in 1997 to the Chinese, from whom most of its territory had been leased 99 years previously. Over the next five years he kept this diary, which describes in detail how Hong Kong was run as ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.In June 1992 Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not - as other British colonies over the decades - for independence, but for handing back in 1997 to the Chinese, from whom most of its territory had been leased 99 years previously. Over the next five years he kept this diary, which describes in detail how Hong Kong was run as
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The Flying Tigers

The Untold Story of the American Pilots Who Waged a Secret War Against Japan

par Sam Kleiner ...

Lu par Stephen Graybill ...

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9 heure 53 min

The thrilling story behind the American pilots who were secretly recruited to defend the nation’s desperate Chinese allies before Pearl Harbor and ended up on the front lines of the war against the Japanese in the Pacific.Sam Kleiner’s The Flying Tigers uncovers the hidden story of the group of young American men and women who crossed the Pacific before Pearl Harbor to risk their lives defending ... En savoir plus

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The thrilling story behind the American pilots who were secretly recruited to defend the nation’s desperate Chinese allies before Pearl Harbor and ended up on the front lines of the war against the Japanese in the Pacific.Sam Kleiner’s The Flying Tigers uncovers the hidden story of the group of young American men and women who crossed the Pacific before Pearl Harbor to risk their lives defending
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A Brief History of Korea

Isolation, War, Despotism and Revival: The Fascinating Story of a Resilient But Divided People

par Michael J. Seth ...

Lu par Sean Runnette ...

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9 heure 36 min

Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the ... En savoir plus

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Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the
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Return of a King

The Battle for Afghanistan

par William Dalrymple ...

Lu par Sagar Arya ...

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20 heure 17 min

Bloomsbury presents Return of a King by William Dalrymple, read by Sagar Arya.SHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE 2013'As taut and richly embroidered as a great novel . . . a masterpiece' Sunday Telegraph'Dazzling' Sunday Times | 'Magnificent' Guardian | 'Sparkling' Daily TelegraphA towering history of the first Afghan War by bestselling historian William Dalrymple.In the spring of 1839, ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents Return of a King by William Dalrymple, read by Sagar Arya.SHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE 2013'As taut and richly embroidered as a great novel . . . a masterpiece' Sunday Telegraph'Dazzling' Sunday Times | 'Magnificent' Guardian | 'Sparkling' Daily TelegraphA towering history of the first Afghan War by bestselling historian William Dalrymple.In the spring of 1839,
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Brief History of Singapore, A

par KJ Smith ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : 157 - A Brief History of - Around the World Edition
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1 heures 36 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Singapore takes readers on a captivating journey through the extraordinary rise of this small island nation into a global powerhouse. From its early days as a modest fishing village and key trading post in the Malay Archipelago to its transformation under British colonial rule, Japanese occupation during World War II, and eventual ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Singapore takes readers on a captivating journey through the extraordinary rise of this small island nation into a global powerhouse. From its early days as a modest fishing village and key trading post in the Malay Archipelago to its transformation under British colonial rule, Japanese occupation during World War II, and eventual
... En savoir plus
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India

A History

par John Keay ...

Lu par Mike Fraser ...

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33 heure 25 min

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.India’s history begins with a highly advanced urban civilisation in the Indus valley, regressing to a tribal and pastoral ... En savoir plus

$63.99 CAD

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.India’s history begins with a highly advanced urban civilisation in the Indus valley, regressing to a tribal and pastoral
... En savoir plus
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A Concise History of Japan

par Brett L. Walker ...

Lu par Eric Michael Summerer ...

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13 heure 21 min

To this day, Japan's modern ascendancy challenges many assumptions about world history, particularly theories regarding the rise of the west and why the modern world looks the way it does. In this engaging new history, Brett L. Walker tackles key themes regarding Japan's relationships with its minorities, state and economic development, and the uses of science and medicine. The book begins by ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

To this day, Japan's modern ascendancy challenges many assumptions about world history, particularly theories regarding the rise of the west and why the modern world looks the way it does. In this engaging new history, Brett L. Walker tackles key themes regarding Japan's relationships with its minorities, state and economic development, and the uses of science and medicine. The book begins by
... En savoir plus
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Japan's Infamous Unit 731

Firsthand Accounts of Japan's Wartime Human Experimentation Program

par Hal Gold ...

Lu par Joe Barrett ...

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6 heure 29 min

This is a riveting and disturbing account of the medical atrocities performed in China during WWII.Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not occur on the battlefield, but in quiet, antiseptic medical wards in obscure parts of China. Far from front lines and prying eyes, Japanese doctors and their assistants subjected human guinea pigs to gruesome medical experiments in the name of ... En savoir plus

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This is a riveting and disturbing account of the medical atrocities performed in China during WWII.Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not occur on the battlefield, but in quiet, antiseptic medical wards in obscure parts of China. Far from front lines and prying eyes, Japanese doctors and their assistants subjected human guinea pigs to gruesome medical experiments in the name of
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The Loom of Time

Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China

par Robert D. Kaplan ...

Lu par Eric Jason Martin ...

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14 heure 49 min

**A stunning exploration of the Greater Middle East, where lasting stability has often seemed just out of reach but may hold the key to the shifting world order of the twenty-first century“Engaging . . . Even those who resist Kaplan’s tragic sensibility have much to learn from his look at the emerging Middle East and its recent history.”—National ReviewFINALIST FOR THE OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB’S ... En savoir plus

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**A stunning exploration of the Greater Middle East, where lasting stability has often seemed just out of reach but may hold the key to the shifting world order of the twenty-first century“Engaging . . . Even those who resist Kaplan’s tragic sensibility have much to learn from his look at the emerging Middle East and its recent history.”—National ReviewFINALIST FOR THE OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB’S
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開箱臺灣史：一本制霸中小學108課綱臺灣史學習內容！

par 吳宜蓉 ...

Lu par 吳宜蓉 ...

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6 heure 19 min

Welcome to Taiwan！這裡曾經是文明落後的鬼島，也是物產豐饒的寶島；屬於這片土地的歷史，讓我們一起來解鎖！由吳宜蓉老師與「牛牛」親聲演出。金石堂、博客來人文史地榜暢銷作家全新「聲」力作！博客來2023年《讀者票選獎》最佳社會共感獎！鄭成功「抗清唯一品牌」、「臺灣價值守護者」名號，只是人設？「臺灣現代化之父」劉銘傳以撫番之名，行屠殺之實？英國駐臺外交官投資眼光獨到，打造了輝煌的「茶金歲月」？後藤新平積極改善公共衛生，讓臺灣人的平均壽命提升六.四歲？蔣渭水醫師創立「臺灣文化協會」，講演會盛況媲美巨星演唱會？戰後臺灣每年獲得四十億美援大禮包，能不叫一聲「美國爸爸」嗎？長年站在教學現場的吳宜蓉老師認為，歷史是一門關於「人與時間」的學科，不同人物在不同時空下所做的決定與行動，是影響歷史... ... En savoir plus

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Welcome to Taiwan！這裡曾經是文明落後的鬼島，也是物產豐饒的寶島；屬於這片土地的歷史，讓我們一起來解鎖！由吳宜蓉老師與「牛牛」親聲演出。金石堂、博客來人文史地榜暢銷作家全新「聲」力作！博客來2023年《讀者票選獎》最佳社會共感獎！鄭成功「抗清唯一品牌」、「臺灣價值守護者」名號，只是人設？「臺灣現代化之父」劉銘傳以撫番之名，行屠殺之實？英國駐臺外交官投資眼光獨到，打造了輝煌的「茶金歲月」？後藤新平積極改善公共衛生，讓臺灣人的平均壽命提升六.四歲？蔣渭水醫師創立「臺灣文化協會」，講演會盛況媲美巨星演唱會？戰後臺灣每年獲得四十億美援大禮包，能不叫一聲「美國爸爸」嗎？長年站在教學現場的吳宜蓉老師認為，歷史是一門關於「人與時間」的學科，不同人物在不同時空下所做的決定與行動，是影響歷史...
... En savoir plus
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To Hell And Back

The Last Train From Hiroshima

par Charles Pellegrino ...

Lu par David Colacci ...

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18 heure 16 min

To Hell and Back offers listeners a stunning, "you are there" time capsule, wrapped in elegant prose. Charles Pellegrino's scientific authority and close relationship with the A-bomb survivors make his account the most gripping and authoritative ever written.At the narrative's core are eyewitness accounts of those who experienced the atomic explosions firsthand—the Japanese civilians on the ground ... En savoir plus

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To Hell and Back offers listeners a stunning, "you are there" time capsule, wrapped in elegant prose. Charles Pellegrino's scientific authority and close relationship with the A-bomb survivors make his account the most gripping and authoritative ever written.At the narrative's core are eyewitness accounts of those who experienced the atomic explosions firsthand—the Japanese civilians on the ground
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Hanoi’s War

An International History of the War for Peace in Vietnam

par Lien-Hang T. Nguyen ...

Lu par Hillary Huber ...

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15 heure 13 min

While most historians of the Vietnam War focus on the origins of US involvement and the Americanization of the conflict, Lien-Hang T. Nguyen examines the international context in which North Vietnamese leaders pursued the war and American intervention ended. This riveting narrative takes the listener from the marshy Mekong Delta swamps to the bomb-saturated Red River Delta, from the corridors of ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

While most historians of the Vietnam War focus on the origins of US involvement and the Americanization of the conflict, Lien-Hang T. Nguyen examines the international context in which North Vietnamese leaders pursued the war and American intervention ended. This riveting narrative takes the listener from the marshy Mekong Delta swamps to the bomb-saturated Red River Delta, from the corridors of
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A History of Japan

Revised Edition

par R. H. P. Mason, J. G. Caiger ...

Lu par Derek Perkins ...

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13 heure 7 min

A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan.Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-cold War period and collapse of the ... En savoir plus

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A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan.Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-cold War period and collapse of the
... En savoir plus
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Destiny Disrupted

A History of the World through Islamic Eyes

par Tamim Ansary ...

Lu par Tamim Ansary ...

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18 heure 19 min

“A must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the Islamic world” (San Francisco Chronicle)We in the West share a common narrative of world history. But our story largely omits a whole civilization whose citizens shared an entirely different narrative for a thousand years as the Islamic world saw it, from the time of Mohammed through the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the ... En savoir plus

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“A must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the Islamic world” (San Francisco Chronicle)We in the West share a common narrative of world history. But our story largely omits a whole civilization whose citizens shared an entirely different narrative for a thousand years as the Islamic world saw it, from the time of Mohammed through the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the
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Street Without Joy

The French Debacle In Indochina

par Bernard B. Fall ...

Lu par Derek Perkins ...

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13 heure 10 min

In this classic account of the French war in Indochina, Bernard B. Fall vividly captures the sights, sounds, and smells of the savage eight-year conflict in the jungles and mountains of Southeast Asia from 1946 to 1954. The French fought well to the last, but even with the lethal advantages of airpower, they could not stave off the Communist-led Vietnamese nationalists, who countered with a hit ... En savoir plus

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In this classic account of the French war in Indochina, Bernard B. Fall vividly captures the sights, sounds, and smells of the savage eight-year conflict in the jungles and mountains of Southeast Asia from 1946 to 1954. The French fought well to the last, but even with the lethal advantages of airpower, they could not stave off the Communist-led Vietnamese nationalists, who countered with a hit
... En savoir plus
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有聲版國別史系列-大洋洲篇(書摘)

par 李龍華, 愛播聽書FM ...

Lu par 三民書局編輯 ...

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28 min

「打開一本書，聽見全世界」，三民書局與愛播聽書FM攜手合作-《有聲版國別史系列─大洋洲篇》帶你揭開紐西蘭與澳大利亞的歷史真相！播講介紹：《澳大利亞史》講者：三民書局編輯留逸傑作者：李龍華澳洲大學歷史學博士，曾擔任國立中正大學歷史學系副教授、中華民國海外華人研究學會監事，專門從事明清史、港澳史、紐澳史、東南亞史以及海外華人史之研究。《紐西蘭史》講者：三民書局編輯沈敬家作者：李龍華澳洲大學歷史學博士，曾擔任國立中正大學歷史學系副教授、中華民國海外華人研究學會監事，專門從事明清史、港澳史、紐澳史、東南亞史以及海外華人史之研究。章節名稱：01澳大利亞史02紐西蘭史 ... En savoir plus

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「打開一本書，聽見全世界」，三民書局與愛播聽書FM攜手合作-《有聲版國別史系列─大洋洲篇》帶你揭開紐西蘭與澳大利亞的歷史真相！播講介紹：《澳大利亞史》講者：三民書局編輯留逸傑作者：李龍華澳洲大學歷史學博士，曾擔任國立中正大學歷史學系副教授、中華民國海外華人研究學會監事，專門從事明清史、港澳史、紐澳史、東南亞史以及海外華人史之研究。《紐西蘭史》講者：三民書局編輯沈敬家作者：李龍華澳洲大學歷史學博士，曾擔任國立中正大學歷史學系副教授、中華民國海外華人研究學會監事，專門從事明清史、港澳史、紐澳史、東南亞史以及海外華人史之研究。章節名稱：01澳大利亞史02紐西蘭史
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Brief History of Indonesia, A

par KJ Smith ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : 78 - A Brief History of - Around the World Edition
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1 heures 48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Indonesia takes readers on a fascinating journey through the rich and diverse past of the world’s largest archipelago nation. From the rise of ancient kingdoms and the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism to the arrival of Islam, colonial rule, independence, and modern development, this book provides a concise yet comprehensive look at ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Indonesia takes readers on a fascinating journey through the rich and diverse past of the world’s largest archipelago nation. From the rise of ancient kingdoms and the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism to the arrival of Islam, colonial rule, independence, and modern development, this book provides a concise yet comprehensive look at
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Ancient Aliens®

The Official Companion Book

par The Producers of Ancient Aliens ...

Lu par Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright, Robert Clotworthy, Burns Kevin, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos ...

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5 heure 10 min

The first official companion book to HISTORY® network’s hit series Ancient Aliens®: a powerful journey through human history that explores fascinating unanswered questions about the origins of our civilizations. With a foreword by Series Creator, Kevin Burns.Millions of people around the world believe we have been visited in the past by extraterrestrial beings. What if it were true? And if so, ... En savoir plus

$28.99 CAD

The first official companion book to HISTORY® network’s hit series Ancient Aliens®: a powerful journey through human history that explores fascinating unanswered questions about the origins of our civilizations. With a foreword by Series Creator, Kevin Burns.Millions of people around the world believe we have been visited in the past by extraterrestrial beings. What if it were true? And if so,
... En savoir plus
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The Last Commander

The Once and Future Battle for Afghanistan

par Sami Sadat ...

Lu par GM Hakim ...

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10 heure 7 min

The compelling inside story of how America abandoned Afghanistan.When America retreated from Kabul amid chaos in 2021, Lieutenant General Sami Sadat, the last commander of the army of the Afghan republic, was still fighting to the end. In this firsthand account, he reveals how his troops were starved of ammunition for two years before the final pullout, while America was glad-handing the Taliban. ... En savoir plus

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The compelling inside story of how America abandoned Afghanistan.When America retreated from Kabul amid chaos in 2021, Lieutenant General Sami Sadat, the last commander of the army of the Afghan republic, was still fighting to the end. In this firsthand account, he reveals how his troops were starved of ammunition for two years before the final pullout, while America was glad-handing the Taliban.
... En savoir plus
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History of Mongolia: 800 Years After the World's Greatest Conqueror

par Lukas Reinhardt ...

Lu par Lukas Reinhardt ...

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1 heures 56 min

Trace the epic Asian history of the Mongol Empire, tracking fierce nomads from Eurasian conquest to modern survival. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative plunges you into the windswept steppe where scattered warriors became a legendary geopolitical force. Whether you are seeking deep focus or an evocative journey, prepare to witness the brutal birth of the largest contiguous ... En savoir plus

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Trace the epic Asian history of the Mongol Empire, tracking fierce nomads from Eurasian conquest to modern survival. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative plunges you into the windswept steppe where scattered warriors became a legendary geopolitical force. Whether you are seeking deep focus or an evocative journey, prepare to witness the brutal birth of the largest contiguous
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