Bestsellers
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The Demon of Unrest
- A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
- By: Erik Larson
- Narrated by: Will Patton, Erik Larson
- Length: 17 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War—a simmering crisis that finally tore a deeply divided nation in two....
By: Erik Larson
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And There Was Light
- Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Jon Meacham
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Hated and hailed, excoriated and revered, Abraham Lincoln was at the pinnacle of American power when secessionists gave no quarter in a clash of visions bound up with money, race, identity, and faith. In him we can see the possibilities of the presidency as well as its limitations....
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A Winner
- By Diane Moore on 10-31-22
By: Jon Meacham
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Team of Rivals
- The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
- By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 41 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention....
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Beautiful, Heartbreaking, and Informative
- By JJ on 09-10-12
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Grant
- By: Ron Chernow
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 48 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant....
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Excellent Book (BUT WHERE IS THE PDF FILES)????
- By Amazon Customer on 10-25-17
By: Ron Chernow
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The Civil War: A Narrative, Volume I, Fort Sumter to Perryville
- By: Shelby Foote
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 42 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The Civil War: A Narrative, Volume 1 begins one of the most remarkable works of history ever fashioned. All the great battles are here, of course, from Bull Run through Shiloh....
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OUTSTANDING! I'M PROUD TO BE A BLACK AMERICAN!!
- By The Louligan on 08-22-13
By: Shelby Foote
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Robert E. Lee and Me
- A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause
- By: Ty Seidule
- Narrated by: Ty Seidule
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Ty Seidule grew up revering Robert E. Lee. From his southern childhood to his service in the US Army, every part of his life reinforced the Lost Cause myth: that Lee was the greatest man who ever lived, and that the Confederates were underdogs who lost the Civil War with honor....
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Changing a heart and mind
- By Matt Poe on 02-01-21
By: Ty Seidule
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The Demon of Unrest
- A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
- By: Erik Larson
- Narrated by: Will Patton, Erik Larson
- Length: 17 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War—a simmering crisis that finally tore a deeply divided nation in two....
By: Erik Larson
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And There Was Light
- Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Jon Meacham
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Hated and hailed, excoriated and revered, Abraham Lincoln was at the pinnacle of American power when secessionists gave no quarter in a clash of visions bound up with money, race, identity, and faith. In him we can see the possibilities of the presidency as well as its limitations....
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A Winner
- By Diane Moore on 10-31-22
By: Jon Meacham
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Team of Rivals
- The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
- By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 41 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention....
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Beautiful, Heartbreaking, and Informative
- By JJ on 09-10-12
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Grant
- By: Ron Chernow
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 48 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant....
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Excellent Book (BUT WHERE IS THE PDF FILES)????
- By Amazon Customer on 10-25-17
By: Ron Chernow
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The Civil War: A Narrative, Volume I, Fort Sumter to Perryville
- By: Shelby Foote
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 42 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The Civil War: A Narrative, Volume 1 begins one of the most remarkable works of history ever fashioned. All the great battles are here, of course, from Bull Run through Shiloh....
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OUTSTANDING! I'M PROUD TO BE A BLACK AMERICAN!!
- By The Louligan on 08-22-13
By: Shelby Foote
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Robert E. Lee and Me
- A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause
- By: Ty Seidule
- Narrated by: Ty Seidule
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Ty Seidule grew up revering Robert E. Lee. From his southern childhood to his service in the US Army, every part of his life reinforced the Lost Cause myth: that Lee was the greatest man who ever lived, and that the Confederates were underdogs who lost the Civil War with honor....
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Changing a heart and mind
- By Matt Poe on 02-01-21
By: Ty Seidule
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Master Slave Husband Wife
- An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom
- By: Ilyon Woo
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards, Leon Nixon
- Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1848, a year of international democratic revolt, a young, enslaved couple, Ellen and William Craft, achieved one of the boldest feats of self-emancipation in American history....
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Necessary story well told!
- By Marc W Rhoades on 01-19-23
By: Ilyon Woo
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Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
- By: Ulysses S. Grant
- Narrated by: Robin Field
- Length: 29 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Among the autobiographies of great military figures, Ulysses S. Grant’s is certainly one of the finest, and it is arguably the most notable literary achievement of any American president....
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Surprisingly funny and very informative.
- By Trent on 08-20-12
By: Ulysses S. Grant
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Manhunt
- The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer
- By: James L. Swanson
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history. From April 14 to April 26, 1865, the assassin, John Wilkes Booth, led Union cavalry and detectives on a wild chase....
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Written by a Booth fanboy.
- By Alan on 08-18-16
By: James L. Swanson
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Rebel Yell
- The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson
- By: S. C. Gwynne
- Narrated by: Cotter Smith
- Length: 24 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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In April of 1862 he was merely another Confederate general with only a single battle credential in an army fighting in what seemed to be a losing cause....
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Candidate for "My Daguerreotype Boyfriend"
- By Dorothy on 01-10-15
By: S. C. Gwynne
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Killing Lincoln
- The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever
- By: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
- Narrated by: Bill O'Reilly
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history from mega best-selling author Bill O'Reilly....
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Disappointing
- By Oldschool on 09-30-11
By: Bill O'Reilly, and others
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The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 2
- Fredericksburg to Meridian
- By: Shelby Foote
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 52 hrs and 45 mins
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The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 2 continues one of the most remarkable works of history ever fashioned. Focusing on the pivotal year of 1863....
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Excellent in breadth and depth.
- By W.F. Clancy on 09-16-17
By: Shelby Foote
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The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3
- Red River to Appomattox
- By: Shelby Foote
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 58 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3, Shelby Foote follows the events of the war from 1862 through 1864, discussing the strategies of both the North and the South....
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let the future not repeat the past
- By Circlekay1 Gulfport MS on 10-18-17
By: Shelby Foote
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The Field of Blood
- Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War
- By: Joanne B. Freeman
- Narrated by: Joanne B. Freeman
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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The previously untold story of the violence in Congress that helped spark the Civil War....
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fascinating look at an untold aspect of US.history
- By P. Cardella on 09-27-18
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Hell's Half Acre
- The Untold Story of the Benders, a Serial Killer Family on the American Frontier
- By: Susan Jonusas
- Narrated by: Lee Osorio
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1873 the people of Labette County, Kansas made a grisly discovery. Buried by a trailside cabin beneath an orchard of young apple trees were the remains of countless bodies. Below the cabin itself was a cellar stained with blood....
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Historical FICTION
- By Schmulie on 03-26-22
By: Susan Jonusas
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On Great Fields
- The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
- By: Ronald C. White
- Narrated by: Ronald C. White
- Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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From the New York Times bestselling author of A. Lincoln and American Ulysses comes the dramatic and definitive biography of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the history-altering professor turned Civil War hero....
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A true American hero
- By Pt4Texas on 11-15-23
By: Ronald C. White
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Crazy Horse and Custer
- The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors
- By: Stephen E. Ambrose
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
- Length: 20 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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On the sparkling morning of June 25, 1876, 611 men of the US 7th Cavalry rode toward the banks of the Little Bighorn in the Montana Territory, where 3,000 Indians stood waiting for battle....
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A Fascinating, Fair Depiction of Two Heroes
- By Stewart Fletcher on 04-29-19
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Vicksburg
- Grant's Campaign That Broke the Confederacy
- By: Donald L. Miller
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 21 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Vicksburg, Mississippi, was the last stronghold of the Confederacy on the Mississippi River. It prevented the Union from using the river for shipping between the Union-controlled Midwest and New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico....
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Revisionist & Biased & Redundant
- By DDSC on 05-26-21
By: Donald L. Miller
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Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Civil War
- By: David Fisher
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Civil War reveals the amazing and often little-known stories behind the battle lines of America's bloodiest war....
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Exceptional
- By JoeNañabusiness on 07-17-17
By: David Fisher
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An Emancipation of the Mind
- Radical Philosophy, the War Over Slavery, and the Refounding of America
- By: Matthew Stewart
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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How a band of antislavery leaders recovered the radical philosophical inspirations of the first American Revolution to defeat the slaveholders' oligarchy in the Civil War.
By: Matthew Stewart
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Differ We Must
- How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America
- By: Steve Inskeep
- Narrated by: Steve Inskeep
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1855, with the United States at odds over slavery, the lawyer Abraham Lincoln wrote a note to his best friend, the son of a Kentucky slaveowner. Lincoln rebuked his friend for failing to oppose slavery....
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The excellent level of detail, both in the written and spoken language of Lincoln and his associates.
- By Amazon Customer on 01-23-24
By: Steve Inskeep
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The Immortal Irishman
- The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero
- By: Timothy Egan
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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The Irish-American story, with all its twists and triumphs, is told through the improbable life of one man....
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Yes, but....
- By Dale and Carol on 04-01-16
By: Timothy Egan
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Gettysburg
- By: Stephen W. Sears
- Narrated by: Jaime Renell
- Length: 21 hrs
- Unabridged
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The greatest of all Civil War campaigns, Gettysburg was the turning point of the turning point in our nation’s history. In Gettysburg Sears tells the whole story in a single volume....
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A Comprehensive Summary of Every Aspect
- By Kindle Customer on 03-03-24
By: Stephen W. Sears
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A House Built by Slaves
- African American Visitors to the Lincoln White House
- By: Jonathan W. White
- Narrated by: Jesse Lipscombe
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
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This book illuminates why Lincoln’s unprecedented welcoming of African American men and women to the White House transformed the trajectory of race relations in the United States....
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impeccably researched
- By Laileanah on 04-23-24
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How the South Won the Civil War
- Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America
- By: Heather Cox Richardson
- Narrated by: Heather Cox Richardson
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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While the North prevailed in the Civil War, ending slavery and giving the country a "new birth of freedom," Heather Cox Richardson argues in this provocative work that democracy's blood-soaked victory was ephemeral....
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Disappointing book that wasted such potential.
- By Amazon Customer on 08-07-21
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The Half Has Never Been Told
- Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism
- By: Edward E Baptist
- Narrated by: Ron Butler
- Length: 19 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Americans tend to cast slavery as a pre-modern institution - the nation's original sin, perhaps, but isolated in time and divorced from America's later success. But to do so robs the millions who suffered in bondage of their full legacy....
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A must read for everyone.
- By S. P. Cooper on 03-18-22
By: Edward E Baptist
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Silent Cavalry
- How Union Soldiers from Alabama Helped Sherman Burn Atlanta—and Then Got Written Out of History
- By: Howell Raines
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 19 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist reveals the little-known story of the Union soldiers from Alabama who played a decisive role in the Civil War, and how they were scrubbed from the history books....
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splendid
- By Amazon Customer on 01-03-24
By: Howell Raines
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Lincoln
- By: David Herbert Donald
- Narrated by: Dick Estell
- Length: 30 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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In the best-selling tradition of Truman, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer David Herbert Donald offers a new classic in American history and biography....
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Dry and Technical but Excellent
- By Michael on 12-18-12
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A Terrible Glory
- Custer and the Little Bighorn: The Last Great Battle of the American West
- By: James Donovan
- Narrated by: Jeff Bottoms
- Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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A rousing and meticulously researched account of the notorious Battle of Little Big Horn and its unforgettable cast of characters from Sitting Bull to Custer himself....
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Terrific story of Custer, the Little Big Horn
- By rwmiller on 09-06-19
By: James Donovan
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Abe
- Abraham Lincoln in His Times
- By: David S. Reynolds
- Narrated by: Leon Nixon
- Length: 33 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Abraham Lincoln did not come out of nowhere. But if he was shaped by his times, he also managed at his life's fateful hour to shape them to an extent few could have foreseen. Ultimately, this is the great drama that astonishes us still, and that Abe brings to fresh and vivid life....
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A Cultural History is not a biography
- By Marc M. Sager on 11-09-20
New releases
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The Gettysburg Campaign
- A Captivating Guide to the Military Invasion of Pennsylvania That Culminated in the Battle of Gettysburg During the American Civil War (Battles of the Civil War)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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In the summer of 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee, fresh off a victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville, decided to invade Union territory. Taking his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania, Lee was drawn to a place where the areas major roads converged at Gettysburg. There, over seventy thousand Southern troops waged a dogged, bloody battle against over ninety thousand Union soldiers in the fields and on the boulder-strewn heights surrounding the town.
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The War-Time Journal of a Georgia Girl, 1864-1865
- By: Eliza Frances Andrews
- Narrated by: Aundrea Cery
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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"The War-Time Journal of a Georgia Girl, 1864-1865" is an evocative and historically significant diary penned by Eliza Frances Andrews, which vividly captures the tumult and transformation of the American South during the waning days of the Civil War and the onset of Reconstruction.
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The Great Abolitionist
- Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union
- By: Stephen Puleo
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
- Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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The Great Abolitionist is the first major biography of Charles Sumner to be published in over fifty years. Acclaimed historian Stephen Puleo relates the story of one of the most influential non-presidents in American history with evocative and accessible prose, transporting listeners back to an era when our leaders exhibited true courage and authenticity in the face of unprecedented challenges.
By: Stephen Puleo
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J.E.B. Stuart
- The Soldier and the Man
- By: Edward G. Longacre
- Narrated by: David Colacci
- Length: 16 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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J. E. B. Stuart: The Soldier and the Man is the first thoroughly scrutinized study of the life and service of the Civil War's most famous cavalryman. James Ewell Brown Stuart led the Army of Northern Virginia's cavalry to the all-but-complete satisfaction of his superiors. Being human, Stuart occasionally underperformed.
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The Battle of Atlanta
- A Captivating Guide to a Battle of the Atlanta Campaign That Changed the Course of the American Civil War (Battles of the Civil War)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Atlanta was the linchpin of the South's hopes and the North's determination, and the city became the epicenter of a battle that would change the course of history forever. The Union Army moved in to capture the city, but the Confederates defended it. Each army employed cunning strategies in their relentless pursuit of victory. But in the summer of 1864, the struggle reached its peak. It was also the time when the nations destiny hung in the balance. Every decision made by the generals affected the future of the United States, and the Battle of Atlanta became the center stage of the war.
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The Doorway to Xibalba
- Unveiling the Secrets of the Maya Underworld
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into the shadowy realm of ancient Maya with "The Doorway to Xibalba," an enthralling eBook primed to transport you to the heart of mysterious Actun Tunichil Muknal cave. Delve into an untold part of history as this book connects you to the past in a way you've never experienced before. Imbued with the whispered secrets of the Maya underworld, Xibalba, the book is a deep dive into the mesmerizing aspects of the ancient civilization. Fearlessly navigate the history, beliefs, and culture of the Maya people, as each chapter unfurls stories that time has seemingly forgotten. Let Belize's ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Gettysburg Campaign
- A Captivating Guide to the Military Invasion of Pennsylvania That Culminated in the Battle of Gettysburg During the American Civil War (Battles of the Civil War)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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In the summer of 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee, fresh off a victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville, decided to invade Union territory. Taking his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania, Lee was drawn to a place where the areas major roads converged at Gettysburg. There, over seventy thousand Southern troops waged a dogged, bloody battle against over ninety thousand Union soldiers in the fields and on the boulder-strewn heights surrounding the town.
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The War-Time Journal of a Georgia Girl, 1864-1865
- By: Eliza Frances Andrews
- Narrated by: Aundrea Cery
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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"The War-Time Journal of a Georgia Girl, 1864-1865" is an evocative and historically significant diary penned by Eliza Frances Andrews, which vividly captures the tumult and transformation of the American South during the waning days of the Civil War and the onset of Reconstruction.
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The Great Abolitionist
- Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union
- By: Stephen Puleo
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
- Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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The Great Abolitionist is the first major biography of Charles Sumner to be published in over fifty years. Acclaimed historian Stephen Puleo relates the story of one of the most influential non-presidents in American history with evocative and accessible prose, transporting listeners back to an era when our leaders exhibited true courage and authenticity in the face of unprecedented challenges.
By: Stephen Puleo
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J.E.B. Stuart
- The Soldier and the Man
- By: Edward G. Longacre
- Narrated by: David Colacci
- Length: 16 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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J. E. B. Stuart: The Soldier and the Man is the first thoroughly scrutinized study of the life and service of the Civil War's most famous cavalryman. James Ewell Brown Stuart led the Army of Northern Virginia's cavalry to the all-but-complete satisfaction of his superiors. Being human, Stuart occasionally underperformed.
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The Battle of Atlanta
- A Captivating Guide to a Battle of the Atlanta Campaign That Changed the Course of the American Civil War (Battles of the Civil War)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Atlanta was the linchpin of the South's hopes and the North's determination, and the city became the epicenter of a battle that would change the course of history forever. The Union Army moved in to capture the city, but the Confederates defended it. Each army employed cunning strategies in their relentless pursuit of victory. But in the summer of 1864, the struggle reached its peak. It was also the time when the nations destiny hung in the balance. Every decision made by the generals affected the future of the United States, and the Battle of Atlanta became the center stage of the war.
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The Doorway to Xibalba
- Unveiling the Secrets of the Maya Underworld
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into the shadowy realm of ancient Maya with "The Doorway to Xibalba," an enthralling eBook primed to transport you to the heart of mysterious Actun Tunichil Muknal cave. Delve into an untold part of history as this book connects you to the past in a way you've never experienced before. Imbued with the whispered secrets of the Maya underworld, Xibalba, the book is a deep dive into the mesmerizing aspects of the ancient civilization. Fearlessly navigate the history, beliefs, and culture of the Maya people, as each chapter unfurls stories that time has seemingly forgotten. Let Belize's ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Women Warriors
- Unveiling the Stories of Courage, Conviction, and Determination
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Unleash the power of the past and explore groundbreaking moments in the historical tapestry with "Women Warriors". This incredible new eBook takes you on a gripping journey through time, documenting the valor, courage, and skill of women on the battlefield, enlightening us about the critical role of women in warfare. "Women Warriors" sets the stage with a captivating chronicle, evolving from the first orchestrated conflicts to current global counterinsurgency efforts. It spotlights daughters of the Nile, Hatshepsut and Cleopatra, who seized power in Ancient Egypt and recounts the incredible...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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American Civil War Heroes: Forgotten Legends and Untold Stories of Bravery, Sacrifice, and Resilience
- Curious Histories Collection
- By: Ahoy Publications
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Journey back in time and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the unsung heroes who defined a nation. "American Civil War Heroes" unveils a gripping narrative filled with the extraordinary tales of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience that history often overlooks.
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Victor!
- The Final Battle of Ulysses S. Grant
- By: Dr. Craig von Buseck
- Narrated by: Craig von Buseck
- Length: 16 hrs and 17 mins
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But in darkness, leaders emerge to shine a light of hope to guide people. During the American Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant emerged to guide the nation to victory, then to the beginnings of reconciliation.
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The Constitution of the Confederate States of America
- By: Founding Fathers
- Narrated by: John Riddle
- Length: 52 mins
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The book containing the Constitution of the Confederate States of America serves as a pivotal historical document, encapsulating the legal and governmental framework intended to govern the Confederacy during the American Civil War (1861-1865).
By: Founding Fathers
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Quantrill's Raiders in Texas
- By: Evauilt Boswell
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
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In the fall of 1863, William Clarke Quantrill, the Missouri bushwhacker, took about three hundred of his followers across Indian Territory to Sherman, Texas. In the Lone Star State, the bushwhackers made camp at Mineral Creek. Henry McCulloch, the Confederate commander of the District of Northeast Texas, tried to find a use for the pseudo-rebels, but they failed in rounding up deserters, chasing Indians, and destroying moonshiners. They did manage to ravage the city of Sherman, getting drunk and shooting the tassels off the hat of Grayson County's leading lady, Sophia Butts. They also ...
By: Evauilt Boswell
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Abraham Lincoln
- A Life
- By: Michael Burlingame
- Narrated by: Douglas R Pratt
- Length: 32 hrs and 55 mins
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Hailed as the definitive portrait of the sixteenth president, Lincoln scholar Michael Burlingame's impressive two-volume biography has been masterfully abridged and revised. Based on deep research in unpublished sources as well as newly digitized sources, this work reveals how Lincoln's character and personality were the North's secret weapon in the Civil War, the key variables that spelled the difference between victory and defeat. He was a model of psychological maturity and a fully individuated man whose influence remains unrivaled in the history of American public life.
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An Emancipation of the Mind
- Radical Philosophy, the War Over Slavery, and the Refounding of America
- By: Matthew Stewart
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
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How a band of antislavery leaders recovered the radical philosophical inspirations of the first American Revolution to defeat the slaveholders' oligarchy in the Civil War.
By: Matthew Stewart
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Facts the Historians Leave Out
- A Confederate Primer
- By: John S. Tilley
- Narrated by: Joel Shrank
- Length: 45 mins
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"Facts the Historians Leave Out" is a book that delves into lesser-known aspects and perspectives of American history, particularly focusing on the Confederate side of the Civil War. This work seeks to shed light on events, figures, and narratives that the author argues have been overlooked or underrepresented in mainstream historical accounts.
By: John S. Tilley
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Palmetto Pioneers
- From Harmony to Hostility
- By: Cindy Roe Littlejohn
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
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After Mary, a South Carolina cattleman’s daughter, marries William, a gentleman from Washington, DC, they embark on what appears to be a life of perfect harmony in Florida. That is until outside forces bear down on their happiness. Both survived an earlier Indian war, but can they and their children survive a war that engulfs an entire nation? This narrative historical nonfiction book tells their story of prosperity, Florida in the Civil War, and the devastation of their homeland. "From Harmony to Hostilities" is a captivating story of Mary Walker Andrews, a strong-willed woman who ...
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John Brown and the Last Train: The Underground Railroad on the Western Frontier
- By: Gary Jenkins
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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John Brown and the Last Train is the story of John Brown and his last raid on Missouri slave farms and the subsequent trip north to Canada. Along the way, a baby was born to a Freedom Seeker and they fought in the Battle of the Spurs. They received help from the major UGR Stations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois. Famous detective, Allan Pinkerton helped them get across to Canada. This is historical fiction based on factual events and told through the voices of the Freedom Seekers.
By: Gary Jenkins
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The Confederate Navy (CSN)
- A Book About Ships and Harbors
- By: H.D. Ingles
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
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The South found itself in an uneven struggle against the industrial might of the North. The odds were stacked against the southern agrarian states. And with only half the population of the North, southerners were at a disadvantage, having only a fraction of the manpower of the federal Army. As the conflict erupted, the North boasted a fleet of warships. The South was severely lacking. It was the age of ironclad vessels, but there was a scarcity of iron ore in the south. The odds seemed insurmountable. "The Confederate Navy" thrusts you headlong into the war's naval confrontations. It's a ...
By: H.D. Ingles
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The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Vol. 1
- By: Jefferson Davis
- Narrated by: John Riddle
- Length: 24 hrs and 16 mins
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Former Confederate President Jefferson Davis penned "The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government" in 1881, offering a historical perspective and justification for the Confederacy's formation and actions during the Civil War. While serving as a valuable primary source for understanding Confederate leadership's motivations, the work is also recognized for its biased defense of the Confederacy and its "Lost Cause" narrative.
By: Jefferson Davis