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Chairman Mao: The Life and Legacy of Mao Zedong
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Cliff Truesdell
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
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It's a sure sign of fame when a man is known simply by his first name, and Mao Zedong, often referred to simply as Mao or Chairman Mao, was one of the most influential men of the 20th century. He was also arguably the most controversial; as the founder of the People's Republic of China, Mao rose from being a communist revolutionary to successfully overthrowing a regime and transforming China into a communist powerhouse in Asia.
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Chairman Mao: The Life and Legacy of Mao Zedong
- Narrated by: Cliff Truesdell
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
- Release date: 15-05-2015
- Language: English
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The Twin Towers
- The History of New York City's Original World Trade Center
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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Before its destruction in the attacks on September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center in New York consisted of two of the world's most recognizable buildings, representing the strength and wealth of New York City in particular and the United States in general. That was the goal all along for philanthropist David Rockefeller, who had largely self-financed the development of One Chase Manhattan Plaza in the late 1950s in the hopes that the 70 story skyscraper would help spur further development nearby.
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The Twin Towers
- The History of New York City's Original World Trade Center
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Release date: 01-03-2017
- Language: English
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The Italian Campaign of World War II
- The History of the Allied Operations That Knocked Fascist Italy Out of the War
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: David Zarbock
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
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The rugged island of Sicily, dominated in the east by the snow-crowned eminence of the active volcano Mount Etna (which rises to a height of 11,000 feet), lies in the ocean just off the "toe" of the "boot" of Italy. This spectacular setting witnessed one of 1943's pivotal battles as the theater of Allied operations shifted from North Africa to Europe - Operation Husky, a mixed victory wresting control of Sicily from the Axis.
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The Italian Campaign of World War II
- The History of the Allied Operations That Knocked Fascist Italy Out of the War
- Narrated by: David Zarbock
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 19-04-2017
- Language: English
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The Spanish Civil War
- The History and Legacy of the Controversial Conflict That Established Francisco Franco’s Dictatorship in Spain
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
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The Spanish Civil War: The History and Legacy of the Controversial Conflict That Established Francisco Franco’s Dictatorship in Spain examines one of the 20th century’s most important wars and how it affected the world. You will learn about the Spanish Civil War like never before.
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The Spanish Civil War
- The History and Legacy of the Controversial Conflict That Established Francisco Franco’s Dictatorship in Spain
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
- Release date: 19-07-2018
- Language: English
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The Dutch Revolt
- The History of the Dutch Republic’s War of Independence Against Spain
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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During the 17th century, the Netherlands, despite having only 1.5 million people in 1600, became a global maritime and trading power. By contrast, France at the time had 20 million people, Spain had eight million, and England had five million. Nevertheless, Amsterdam became one of the most important urban centers in the world and the location of the world’s first stock market, and Dutch merchant ships and pirates plied the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean.
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The Dutch Revolt
- The History of the Dutch Republic’s War of Independence Against Spain
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
- Release date: 06-03-2021
- Language: English
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Cassander of Macedon: The Life and Legacy of the King Who Ruled Greece After the Death of Alexander the Great
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
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Cassander of Macedon: The Life and Legacy of the King Who Ruled Greece After the Death of Alexander the Great looks at his tumultuous reign and how he affected the world in the wake of Alexander. You will learn about Cassander like never before.
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Cassander of Macedon: The Life and Legacy of the King Who Ruled Greece After the Death of Alexander the Great
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
- Release date: 24-09-2018
- Language: English
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The Pacific Fur Company
- The History and Legacy of John Jacob Astor's Influential Trade Company
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
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From the early 19th century, the image of an American empire extending to both coasts became a rallying cry. The Pacific Ocean represented, in Jefferson's mind, the most effective western border. His view was in part inaccurate, as he expected the Rocky Mountains to resemble the gentler Appalachians, not a range of American Alps.
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The Pacific Fur Company
- The History and Legacy of John Jacob Astor's Influential Trade Company
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
- Release date: 07-07-2017
- Language: English
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The Sinking of the Bismarck
- The History of the Battle That Destroyed Nazi Germany's Most Famous Battleship
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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Immensely powerful and thickly armored, armed with eight 15-inch guns aimed by one of the most sophisticated target acquisition systems of its day, the Third Reich's premier battleship, the KMS Bismarck, left an indelible trail of legends behind it during its single, fatal foray against the British in 1941.
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The Sinking of the Bismarck
- The History of the Battle That Destroyed Nazi Germany's Most Famous Battleship
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
- Release date: 04-01-2017
- Language: English
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American Legends: The Life of Fred Astaire
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: James Romick
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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Virtually all famous actors are regaled by the public, but even still, Fred Astaire occupies a privileged position in American pop culture. The specific films in which Astaire acted may not be especially famous in their own right - most people likely cannot recall the title of Top Hat (1935), his most decorated film - but Astaire's dancing prowess invariably creates a lasting impact on viewers.
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American Legends: The Life of Fred Astaire
- Narrated by: James Romick
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
- Release date: 02-07-2015
- Language: English
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American Legends: The Life of Little Richard
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Robin McKay
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees?
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short amd sweet! loved it and will listen again
- By Anonymous User on 25-08-2017
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American Legends: The Life of Little Richard
- Narrated by: Robin McKay
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 09-04-2015
- Language: English
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The Achaemenid Persian Empire's Most Famous Kings
- The Lives and Reigns of Cyrus the Great, Darius the Great, and Xerxes I
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim Johnston
- Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
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At one point in antiquity, the Achaemenid Persian Empire was the largest empire the world had ever seen, but aside from its role in the Greco-Persian Wars and its collapse at the hands of Alexander the Great, it has been mostly overlooked. When it has been studied, the historical sources have mostly been Greek, the very people the Persians sought to conquer. Needless to say, their versions were biased.
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The Achaemenid Persian Empire's Most Famous Kings
- The Lives and Reigns of Cyrus the Great, Darius the Great, and Xerxes I
- Narrated by: Jim Johnston
- Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 04-12-2019
- Language: English
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South Africa
- The History and Legacy of the Nation From European Colonization to the End of the Apartheid Era
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
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The Boer War was the defining conflict of South African history and one of the most important conflicts in the history of the British Empire. Naturally, complicated geopolitics underscored it, going back centuries. In fact, the European history of South Africa began with the 1652 arrival of a small Dutch flotilla in Table Bay, at the southern extremity of the African continent, which made landfall with a view to establishing a victualing station to service passing Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) ships.
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Great introduction to a turbulent history
- By Anonymous User on 18-09-2019
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South Africa
- The History and Legacy of the Nation From European Colonization to the End of the Apartheid Era
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 16-04-2019
- Language: English
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American Legends: The Life of Gloria Swanson
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Maria Chester
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
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It goes without saying that the most enduring image of Gloria Swanson is the famous shot of her in Sunset Boulevard (1950), head tilted backward, stating, "Alright, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close up." Indeed, for many, the very mention of "Gloria Swanson" conjures the name of "Norma Desmond," her character in Sunset Boulevard, directed by Billy Wilder.
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American Legends: The Life of Gloria Swanson
- Narrated by: Maria Chester
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
- Release date: 01-06-2015
- Language: English
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The Battle of Red Cliffs
- The History and Legacy of the Decisive Battle Fought Near the Start of Ancient China's Three Kingdoms Period
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
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The Battle of Red Cliffs changed Chinese history. It marked the end of the Han Dynasty, one of the greatest in China’s history, and pushed China into the era of the Three Kingdoms, an era of perpetual warfare and chaos. Furthermore, the battle also had a dramatic effect on Chinese culture, media, and literature, and the battle and its major participants remain legendary in China.
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The Battle of Red Cliffs
- The History and Legacy of the Decisive Battle Fought Near the Start of Ancient China's Three Kingdoms Period
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Release date: 19-12-2019
- Language: English
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The Voynich Manuscript
- The History of the Mysterious Renaissance Codex That Has Never Been Deciphered
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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For as long as language and communication have existed, humans have invented ways to mask their messages from prying eyes. One could be forgiven for assuming there are no ciphers left unsolved. On the contrary, a diverse array of both ancient and modern cryptographic challenges, which have stumped even the most seasoned code crackers of today, exist, and may exist for generations to come. Among the most famous of these memorandums is a 600-year-old document that continues to mystify: the Voynich Manuscript.
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The Voynich Manuscript
- The History of the Mysterious Renaissance Codex That Has Never Been Deciphered
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Release date: 15-09-2017
- Language: English
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The Ottoman-Russian Wars of the 18th Century
- The History of the Conflicts that Strengthened Russia and Led to the Decline of the Ottoman Empire
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
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By revolutionizing and modernizing Russian arms, including the creation of Russia’s first naval force, Peter was able to pursue an aggressive and expansionist foreign policy that set the stage for the way the European map would be redrawn again and again over the coming centuries. Some of those forays were memorably countered by Western Europeans and the Holy League, but the Ottomans’ most frequent foe was the Russian Empire, which opposed them for both geopolitical and religious reasons.
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The Ottoman-Russian Wars of the 18th Century
- The History of the Conflicts that Strengthened Russia and Led to the Decline of the Ottoman Empire
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 08-02-2021
- Language: English
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What If Carthage Won the Punic Wars?
- An Alternative History of the Conflict Between Rome and Carthage
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
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Rome and Carthage rarely could maintain peace after the end of the fourth century BCE. As the two most powerful civilizations in the western Mediterranean region, they were destined to clash, curse or not. Roman historians placed the foundation of Carthage at approximately 814 BCE, several decades before Rome.
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What If Carthage Won the Punic Wars?
- An Alternative History of the Conflict Between Rome and Carthage
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 10-11-2020
- Language: English
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Naples: The History and Legacy of the Prominent Italian City-State from Antiquity to Today
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
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Naples: The History and Legacy of the Prominent Italian City-State from Antiquity to Today dives into the city's origin story, how it became one of the most important places in Europe, and its winding history. You will learn about Naples like never before.
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Naples: The History and Legacy of the Prominent Italian City-State from Antiquity to Today
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Release date: 15-08-2019
- Language: English
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The Inquisition in the New World
- The History and Legacy of the Inquisition After Spain and Portugal Colonized the Americas
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
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The notorious Spanish Inquisition in the 15th century, the subject of multiple documentaries, movies, and other pop culture mediums, is remembered for its oppression, barbarous torture, and religious tyranny. It was roughly around this time that a period of European exploration began.
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The Inquisition in the New World
- The History and Legacy of the Inquisition After Spain and Portugal Colonized the Americas
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 24-07-2019
- Language: English
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Operation Condor: The History of the Notorious Intelligence Operations Supported by the United States to Combat Communists Across South America
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
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Operation Condor: The History of the Notorious Intelligence Operations Supported by the United States to Combat Communists Across South America looks at the various intelligence operations and the winding chain of events that brought about conflicts in the region.
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Operation Condor: The History of the Notorious Intelligence Operations Supported by the United States to Combat Communists Across South America
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
- Release date: 28-05-2019
- Language: English
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