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1000 Years of English Royalty
William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II
Authors: Richard Hampton and David Weston, Reader: Sir Derek Jacobi

An entertaining and enlightening look at the public and private lives of the British royal families through the centuries, from William the Conqueror to today's Queen Elizabeth. In addition to Sir Derek Jacobi's brilliant narration, six other actors bring to life interspersed diaries and speeches written by the English monarchs themselves, as well as observations by their contemporaries. Audie Award finalist.

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Audio Orig, 2 cassettes, History, E21262, 9781572702622, ~~$17.95~~ Now $6.75
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1491
New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
Author: Charles C. Mann, Reader: Peter Johnson

Everyone knows that Columbus brought civilization to the New World – right? No! According to the latest scientific findings, most of what we thought we knew about the Americas before 1492 is wrong, from agriculture and daily life, topopulation centers and land management. "Riveting and fast-paced... masterfully assembles a diverse body of scholarship into a first-rate history."—Publishers Weekly

Abridged, 9 CDs, History, E8Z978, 9781565119789, $34.95
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Afghanistan
A Military History from Alexander the Great to the Fall of the Taliban
Author: Stephen Tanner, Reader: Raymond Todd

The first complete military history of Afghanistan, from ancient times to the war waged by the U.S. after September 11. This mountainous land has served as a vital crossroads for over 2,500 years, for armies as well as clashes between civilizations, including the Greeks, the British, the Muslims, and the Chinese. Tanner presents a closer understanding of the history of these blood-soaked cliffs, boulders, and caves.

Unabridged, 12 CDs, History, E9B476, 9780786194766, ~~$96.00~~ Now $86.40
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Afghanistan in a Nutshell
Authors: Timothy Albone and Mark Hudson, Reader: Benjamin Soames

For centuries Afghanistan has been the playground of big powers, from Alexander the Great to the British Empire and the Soviet Union. It has been torn by internal strife and ideological differences. Yet Afghans, tribal though they may be, remain a proud nation. "Soames provides a warm but objective tone, making this audiobook more like a friendly newscast than a college lecture."—AudioFile

Audio Orig, 1 CD, History, E1E961, 9789626349618, $14.98
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American Gospel
God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation
Author: Jon Meacham, Reader: Grover Gardner

Any discussion of American history or our society must include our embrace of God and faith. The managing editor of Newsweek offers a history of both in our country, including the implications for faith and politics today. "Gardner is an excellent choice to narrate this work. He has a deep, resonant voice and reads in a compelling tone... The Framers would be proud."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 6 CDs, History, E5R437, 9780739334379, $32.95
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American Lightning
Terror, Mystery, Movie-Making, and the Crime of the Century
Author: Howard Blum, Reader: John H. Mayer

In 1910, the trade unionists' terrorist plot resulted in the bombing of the Los Angeles Times building, killing 21 and wounding scores more. The aftermath drew together America's greatest detective, its most famous defense attorney, and its most talented filmmaker. Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award winner, 2009. "Fabulous tale... entertaining and thoroughly engaging... Mayer reads with an air of old Hollywood: brisk, crisp, and always attractive."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 9 CDs, History, E8R455, 9780739374559, $34.95
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American Mobsters
Tales of Americana
Author: Joe Loesch, Readers: Scotty Brink, Ron Jordan, Chris Ruleman, and Rachel Sumner

The Roaring Twenties: bootleg gin and brick-wall massacres, Chicago and Capone. This riveting collection chronicles the life and times of characters both courageous and cold-blooded. Includes The Killer with the Baby Face; The Story of Bonnie and Clyde; and Bullets, Booze & Bandits: The Chicago Gangland Story.

Audio Orig, 1 Playaway, History, EP5113, 9781605145112, $34.99
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America's Victory
Author: David W. Shaw, Reader: Patrick Cullen

The scrappy underdog is always inspiring, especially when he wins. In 1850, a brilliant boat designer and an unlikely team faced the British empire in a yacht race for the Great Exhibition in England. Beautiful, revolutionary in design, the schooner America competed against the world's greatest maritime nation. Hear the account of the first America's Cup.

Unabridged, 7 CDs, History, E7B892, 9780786188925, ~~$56.00~~ Now $50.40
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