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Neil Wenborn
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This ‘In a Nutshell’ guide explores the life and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte, whose actions as the French military and political leader shaped European politics. His Napoleonic code influenced the judicial foundations of most of Western Europe. Under the First French Republic, he successfully revolted against the First and Second Coalitions, and in 1804 the French Senate appointed him Emperor. In the early 19th century, he led France to victory and helped the country become a dominant European power. Despite the misfortunes of his later career, Napoleon is considered by many to be one of the greatest military commanders in history.
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- Narrado por: John Cunningham, Janet Zarish
- Duración: 4 h y 45 m
- Versión resumida
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General4 out of 5 stars 163
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 84
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 84
What if Hitler had won the war, if Japan had another sneak attack, or if the cold war turned hot? What If? provides a fascinating new perspective on history's most pivotal events. Featuring today's foremost historians speculating on what could have happened, we discover where we might be if history had not unfolded the way it did.
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2 out of 5 stars
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For history buffs
- De Charles Elmore en 05-11-04
De: Stephen E. Ambrose, y otros
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Napoleon
- Soldier of Destiny
- De: Michael Broers
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 20 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 59
Written with great energy and authority - and using the newly available personal archives of Napoleon himself - the first volume of a majestic two-part biography of the great French emperor and conqueror.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Clarity
- De Tad Davis en 03-25-19
De: Michael Broers
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Scandinavia
- A History
- De: Ewan Butler
- Narrado por: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Duración: 6 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 69
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 59
Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, award-winning historian Ewan Butler writes, struggled through unions and separations with both outsiders and each other, developing their own personalities and languages yet retaining their ancient connections.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent History of Scandinavia after the Vikings
- De Arthur en 05-05-17
De: Ewan Butler
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Sicily
- An Island at the Crossroads of History
- De: John Julius Norwich
- Narrado por: Michael Healy
- Duración: 14 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 186
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 167
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 165
"Sicily," said Goethe, "is the key to everything." It is the largest island in the Mediterranean, the stepping-stone between Europe and Africa, the link between the Latin West and the Greek East. Sicily's strategic location has tempted Roman emperors, French princes, and Spanish kings. The subsequent struggles to conquer and keep it have played crucial roles in the rise and fall of the world's most powerful dynasties.
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3 out of 5 stars
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DISAPPOINTING
- De SRdto en 11-22-16
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World War One: History in an Hour
- De: Rupert Colley
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
- Duración: 1 h y 22 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 528
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 459
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 460
History for busy people. Listen to a concise history of World War One in just one hour. World War One brought with it the world’s first experience of Total War, involving all of the world’s great powers, polarized between the Triple Entente, led by Britain, France and Russia, and the Central Powers, dominated by Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary. Around nine million men lost their lives in a conflict that introduced the horrors of trench warfare, machine guns, and toxic gas attacks.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Concise review
- De Sean en 09-06-12
De: Rupert Colley
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History's Greatest Generals
- 10 Commanders Who Conquered Empires, Revolutionized Warfare, and Changed History Forever
- De: Michael Rank
- Narrado por: Kevin Pierce
- Duración: 5 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 55
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 49
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 49
Whether it is Hannibal of Carthage marching elephants across the Alps and attacking the heart of Rome, Khalid ibn al-Walid boasting an undefeated military career and destroying the Persian Empire while subduing the Byzantines, or Russian General Alexander Suvurov and his elevation of the bayonet to a work of art that could cut down any European army, great military leaders have exerted tremendous influence on society. This book will look at the lives of the 10 greatest military commanders in history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Book
- De MICHAEL H en 01-27-14
De: Michael Rank
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Napoleon's Wars
- An International History, 1803-1815
- De: Charles Esdaile
- Narrado por: Simon Prebble
- Duración: 24 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 130
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 90
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 90
In the most definitive account to date, respected historian Charles Esdaile argues that the chief motivating factor for Napoleon was his insatiable desire for fame. More than a myth-busting portrait of Napoleon, however, this volume offers a panoramic view of the armed conflicts that spread so quickly out of revolutionary France to countries as remote as Sweden and Egypt.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not bad, nor what I was expecting
- De Judd Bagley en 07-18-09
De: Charles Esdaile
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Russian History
- A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More
- De: Captivating History
- Narrado por: Desmond Manny
- Duración: 5 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 95
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 83
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 83
This new Captivating History audiobook serves as an overview of Russian history over the span of more than a millennium, from the foundation of the Russian state by the Viking Prince Rurik in AD 862 until the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991.
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5 out of 5 stars
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greater depth
- De Paul en 11-19-18
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Ancient Rome
- The Rise and Fall of An Empire
- De: Simon Baker
- Narrado por: Chris MacDonnell
- Duración: 17 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 271
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 233
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 233
This is the story of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Simon Baker charts the rise and fall of the world's first superpower, focusing on six momentous turning points that shaped Roman history. Welcome to Rome as you've never seen it before - awesome and splendid, gritty and squalid. From the conquest of the Mediterranean beginning in the third century BC to the destruction of the Roman Empire at the hands of barbarian invaders some seven centuries later, we discover the most critical episodes in Roman history.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Clear and dramatic
- De Tad Davis en 08-01-17
De: Simon Baker
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For God and Kaiser
- The Imperial Austrian Army, 1619-1918
- De: Richard Bassett
- Narrado por: Aaron Blain
- Duración: 28 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 96
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 82
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 81
The definitive history of Austria’s multinational army and its immense role during three centuries of European military history. Among the finest examples of deeply researched military history, For God and Kaiser is a major account of the Habsburg army. It shows how the Imperial Austrian Army, time and again, was a decisive factor in the story of Europe, the balance of international power, and the defense of Christendom...it was the first pan-European army made up of different nationalities and faiths, counting among its soldiers not only Christians but also Muslims, and Jews.
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5 out of 5 stars
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excellent insight
- De Nicholas en 08-04-19
De: Richard Bassett
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The Thirty Years War
- De: C. V. Wedgwood
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 19 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 861
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 753
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 749
Initially, the Thirty Years War was precipitated in 1618 by religious conflicts between Protestants and Catholics in the Holy Roman Empire. But the conflict soon spread beyond religion to encompass the internal politics and balance of power within the Empire, and then later to the other European powers. By the end, it became simply a dynastic struggle between Bourbon France and Habsburg Spain. And almost all of it was fought out in Germany. Entire regions were depopulated and destroyed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the World's Great History Books.
- De Judith A. Weller en 08-25-12
De: C. V. Wedgwood
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The Great Democracies
- A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Volume IV
- De: Sir Winston Churchill
- Narrado por: Christian Rodska
- Duración: 12 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 550
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 414
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 409
The fourth and last volume in Churchill's famous account spans 1815 to 1901. It closes when the British Empire is at its peak, with a staggering one-fifth of the human race presided over by the longest reigning monarch in British history: Queen Victoria.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A fitting conclusion to Sir Winston's narrative.
- De Vradeen Sengir en 02-11-19
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Winston Churchill
- De: John Keegan
- Narrado por: Richard Matthews
- Duración: 5 h y 30 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 129
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 64
The eminent historian John Keegan charts Churchill's career, following his steadfast leadership during the catastrophic events of World War II while England was dangerously poised on the brink of collapse. With wonderful eloquence, Keegan illuminates Churchill's incredible strength during this crucial moment in history and his unshakable belief that democracy would always prevail.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A good intro/summary
- De Sabrina en 01-07-06
De: John Keegan
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Napoleon - In a Nutshell
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Ejecución5 out of 5 stars
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- EmilyK
- 06-22-15
history for the whole family
My Family (us in our 50s and 2 teen boys) enjoyed listening to this on a road trip. We were looking for a brief overview of Napoleon and this fit the bill. It was nice having something we knew would conclude in one listening session. It was well done, moved at a good pace, and we all loved the narration.
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- steve
- 09-01-11
Not bad
I like the "In a nutshell" books and I really like learning about Napoleon but this book was just average. Not very good but then again not bad either.
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