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Author:
Gavin Menzies
Reader:
Simon Vance
Format: 11
CDs
(Unabridged)
After 15 years of in-depth research, this historian makes the fascinating argument that the Chinese discovered the Americas a full 70 years before Columbus. He traces the voyage of an extraordinary fleet of Chinese ships whose mission was to unite the world in Confucian harmony – and ended up circumnavigating the globe a century before Magellan. "Bold feat of historical imagination... exciting."—Library Journal
Item #: E9B511
ISBN:
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Author:
Gavin Menzies
Reader:
Simon Vance
Format:
Playaway
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Italy is famous for the Renaissance. But what spurred that intellectual and artistic revolution? The author of 1421 offers compelling evidence that official ambassadors of the Chinese emperor shared valuable information with Pope Eugenius IV – a gift of knowledge that sparked the inventiveness of the Renaissance. "He knows how to spin a yarn and does so in the manner of a good detective story."—Booklist
Item #: EP8212
ISBN: 9781433268212
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Author:
Howard R. Bloch
Reader:
Stephen Hoye
Format: 8
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(Unabridged)
The spellbinding story of the making and history of the Bayeux Tapestry that brings to life the Norman Conquest of 1066, and the fascinating events inspired by it. An exquisite, 230-foot-long embroidered panorama, this haunting stitched treasure is the world's most famous textile. This audio reveals its history, hidden meaning, and enduring allure. "Hoye brings his remarkable multilingual skills to service... There's so much information in a package so well performed that it's worth hearing more than once."—AudioFile
Item #: E8X371
ISBN: 9781400103713
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Author:
Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Reader:
Michael Prichard
Format: 8
CDs
(Unabridged)
This groundbreaking biography of the Florentine explorer who gave his name to America, Amerigo Vespucci, also focuses closely on the history of the Western Hemisphere, from prehistory to the present. A grand narrative full of character andstory, it explains the intertwining forces that shape the region. "[The] exquisite summation of the adventurer's life is well matched by Prichard's restrained and elegant reading."—Booklist
Item #: E8X434
ISBN: 9781400104338
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Author:
David K. Shipler
Reader:
Robert Blumenfeld
Format: 22
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(Unabridged)
Learn about the origins of the prejudices that war, terrorism, and nationalism have intensified. Focusing on the diverse cultures that exist side by side, the author examines the process of indoctrination, historical conflicts, attitudes about the Holocaust, and more. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. "The best and most comprehensive work there is in the English language on the subject."—The New York Times
Item #: E9B086
ISBN: 9780786160853
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Author:
Thomas Keneally
Reader:
Simon Vance
Format: 10
CDs
(Unabridged)
Today, Australia's the land of g'day, Sidney Opera House, and roos. But it has an inauspicious history. In 1786, England shipped its convicts to this largely unexplored landmass on the other side of the world. Hear an insider's perspectiveinto the dramatic saga of the birth of a vibrant society. By the author of Schindler's List. "Colorful and eloquent... compelling."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E9X291
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Authors:
Arthur Goldschmidt, Jr., and Lawrence Davidson
Reader:
To Be Announced
Format: 16
CDs
(Unabridged)
The ninth edition of this widely acclaimed text. This introduction to the history of this region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, includes the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, the modernization efforts of Middle Eastern governments, and more. The first edition was published in 1979.
Item #: E9B9797
ISBN: 9781441739797
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Author/Reader:
Tamim Ansary
Tamim Ansary
Format: 14
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(Unabridged)
The author of West of Kabul, East of New York explains how the Muslim world sees the history of the world, and what they make of our own version. He introduces the people, events, empires, legends, and religious disputes of the Muslim world, both in terms of what happened and how it was understood and interpreted. "Engaging... a great introduction to the history of the faith... an indispensable guide."—San Francisco Chronicle
Item #: E9B226
ISBN: 9781433272264
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Author/Reader:
Tamim Ansary
Tamim Ansary
Format: 1
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The author of West of Kabul, East of New York explains how the Muslim world sees the history of the world, and what they make of our own version. He introduces the people, events, empires, legends, and religious disputes of the Muslim world, both in terms of what happened and how it was understood and interpreted. "Engaging... a great introduction to the history of the faith... an indispensable guide."—San Francisco Chronicle
Item #: E1B227
ISBN: 9781433272271
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Author:
Hugh Pope
Reader:
Paul Boehmer
Format: 13
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(Unabridged)
An Oxford-educated scholar of the Middle East and former foreign correspondent for the Wall Street Journal explores the politics, religion, and culture of Islamic nations. He shows there is no such thing as a monolithic Muslim world."A career's worth of regional reportage... daring stories."—Booklist
Item #: E9M6515
ISBN:
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Author:
Stephan Talty
Reader:
John H. Mayer
Format: 5
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In the 17th century, legendary Caribbean pirate Henry Morgan challenged Spain, the world's greatest military power, with a ragtag bunch of renegades and brought it to its knees. Awash with battles, intrigue, and an epoch-ending natural disaster. Winner of a Listen Up Award from Publishers Weekly. "Mayer reads in a rich, resonant voice... filled with riveting and astonishing details, this audio satisfies on every level."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E5R165
ISBN: 9780739341650
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Author/Reader:
Sarah Rose
Sarah Rose
Format: 7
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A 19th century tale of corporate espionage. In 1848, the British East India Company hired a Scottish botanist to steal China's closely guarded secrets of tea horticulture and manufacturing. This thrilling audiobook combines history, geography, botany, natural science, and old-fashioned adventure. "A delicious brew of information... bold [and] remarkably riveting."—Booklist
Item #: E7M537
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Author:
Neil Wenborn
Reader:
Roy McMillan
Format:
Playaway
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A short and accessible introduction to one of the most important periods in European history. Demonstrating the key role the Revolution played in the development of European politics, this audiobook vividly brings to life the implacable Robespierre, the frightened Marie Antoinette, and the iconic image of the guillotine.
Item #: EP5111
ISBN: 9781615745111
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Author:
Steven Johnson
Reader:
Alan Sklar
Format: 7
CDs
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At first the reason behind so many deaths was a mystery. But this fascinating account of the worst cholera outbreak in Victorian London shows that the answer came after making a map of the city and the appalling deaths. The solution revolutionized how we think about disease, cities, science, and the modern world. "Thrilling... illuminating and satisfying."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E8X298
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Author/Reader:
Charles Hodgson
Charles Hodgson
Format: 1
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This wordloving blogger delights in telling us about our evolving language. He traces the development of English using easily recognizable milestones such as Beowulf, William the Conqueror, Chaucer, and Shakespeare. He shares why these characters were so memorable, as well as how conditions of life over the years affected the growth of our language.
Item #: E1U330
ISBN: 9781427203304
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Author:
David Levering Lewis
Reader:
Richard Allen
Format: 15
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Examining the fall of the Persian and Roman empires, this Pulitzer Prize-winning historian reveals how the Muslim community flourished, encouraging tolerance between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity – while proto-Europe encouraged religious intolerance and perpetual war. A 2008 Publishers Weekly Best Book. "[He] makes warfare exciting [and] has a wonderful command of narrative structure... lively prose."—The New Yorker
Item #: E9X577
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Author:
Winston Churchill
Reader:
Christian Rodska
Format: 10
CDs
(Unabridged)
The great statesman makes his case for the fundamental role the English-speaking people played in bringing economic progress and political freedom to the world at large. This volume covers the period from the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 to the end of the South African – or Boer – War in 1902. "Rodska delivers a straightforward, entirely satisfying rendition."—AudioFile
Item #: E9X493
ISBN: 9780792744931
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Author:
Thomas E. Woods, Jr., Ph.D.
Reader:
Barrett Whitener
Format: 6
CDs
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From science and literature to economics and law, no institution has done more to shape Western civilization than the 2,000-year-old Catholic Church – and in ways that many of us have forgotten or never known. Whether you agree or disagree, this provocative audiobook guarantees plenty of evidence! By the author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History. "Whitener reads without haste, and his deep voice further adds to the pleasure of learning how popular prejudice has deceived us by ignoring the facts."—AudioFile
Item #: E7B744
ISBN: 9780786177448
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Author:
William Rosen
Reader:
Barrett Whitener
Format: 10
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A sweeping narrative of one of the great hinge moments in history. In 542, after reunifying Rome and creating a magnificent palace in Constantinople, the Emperor Justinian was brought low by a flea bite. The result was history's first pandemic – a plague that killed millions, devastating Persia and Rome, 700 years before the Black Death. "Illuminating and imaginative."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E9X385
ISBN: 9781400103850
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