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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, 1 Playaway, History, EP7306, 9781608127306, $54.99
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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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The Ascent of Money
A Financial History of the World
Author: Niall Ferguson, Reader: Simon Prebble

This noted historian follows the money to tell the human story behind the evolution of finance, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to the latest upheavals on what he calls Planet Finance. Since the lesson of financial history is that every bubble eventually bursts, there's never been a better time to understand the ascent of money. A PBS documentary. "[Prebble reads] with command, authority, and a BBC accent. His tone and timing add an element of class to the project."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, EP6635, 9781615456635, $64.99
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Basilica
The Splendor and the Scandal: Building St. Peter's
Author: R. A. Scotti, Reader: Josephine Bailey

Something as magnificent as St. Peter's in Rome doesn't happen overnight – and it doesn't happen without a major fracas, the result of ambition, power, and vision. Construction spanned two centuries, embroiled 27 popes, and consumed the genius of the greatest artists of the age: Michelangelo, Bramante, Raphael, and Bernini. "Bailey's sophisticated voice is ideal for this earthly tale of power, money, and artistic brilliance."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, EP9749, 9781606409749, $59.99
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An Edible History of Humanity
Author: Tom Standage, Reader: George K. Wilson

Hear how a series of changes – caused, enabled, or influenced by food – transformed societies worldwide. Replacing hunter-gatherers, farmers created ordered social structures. Napoleon's fortunes were tied to his armies' stomachs. And today our supermarket choices tie us to debates about trade, the environment, and technology. "Intriguing... Wilson guides listeners through the thought-provoking theses with the tone of a knowledgeable and sincere tour guide."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, EP8655, 9781615748655, $59.99
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Empires of the Sea
The Siege of Malta, the Battle of Lepanto, and the Contest for the Center of t
Author: Roger Crowley, Reader: John Lee

Set during the height of the Ottoman Empire and with Christendom weakened and vulnerable, this is the story of the 50-year battle for domination of the Mediterranean, centered around the titanic battles of Rhodes, Malta, and Lepanto – three of the most dramatic and decisive battles in world history. "Lee's varied pacing and tone, accurate pronunciation, and evident interest make even the best books better... [This history] comes alive in a well-written and well-narrated account."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, EP7726, 9781607757726, $64.99
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