Bestsellers
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The Demon of Unrest
- A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
- By: Erik Larson
- Narrated by: Will Patton, Erik Larson
- Length: 17 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War—a simmering crisis that finally tore a deeply divided nation in two....
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A Most Appropriate Narrator
- By D.P. on 05-01-24
By: Erik Larson
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An Unfinished Love Story
- A Personal History of the 1960s
- By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Narrated by: Doris Kearns Goodwin, Bryan Cranston
- Length: 17 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America’s most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband embarked upon in the last years of his life.
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A Great Listen
- By Bill on 04-20-24
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1917
- Lenin, Wilson, and the Birth of the New World Disorder
- By: Arthur Herman
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the story of two men and the two decisions that transformed world history in a single tumultuous year, 1917: Wilson's entry into World War I and Lenin's Bolshevik Revolution....
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Another book you wish was part of every university world history curriculum
- By BeZot on 11-26-18
By: Arthur Herman
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A Promised Land
- By: Barack Obama
- Narrated by: Barack Obama
- Length: 29 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world....
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Color me grateful.
- By Angela on 11-19-20
By: Barack Obama
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Apprentice in Wonderland
- How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass
- By: Ramin Setoodeh
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Here for the first time is the definitive untold story of Donald Trump’s years as a reality TV star. Trump himself admits he might not have been president without The Apprentice....
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The Nation’s Worst Marketing Mishap Explained
- By RGK on 06-22-24
By: Ramin Setoodeh
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The Splendid and the Vile
- A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz
- By: Erik Larson
- Narrated by: John Lee, Erik Larson
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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On Winston Churchill’s first day as prime minister, Adolf Hitler invaded Holland and Belgium. Poland and Czechoslovakia had already fallen, and the Dunkirk evacuation was just two weeks away....
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John Lee’s narration is a struggle
- By Leslie Rathjens on 03-05-20
By: Erik Larson
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The Demon of Unrest
- A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
- By: Erik Larson
- Narrated by: Will Patton, Erik Larson
- Length: 17 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War—a simmering crisis that finally tore a deeply divided nation in two....
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A Most Appropriate Narrator
- By D.P. on 05-01-24
By: Erik Larson
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An Unfinished Love Story
- A Personal History of the 1960s
- By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Narrated by: Doris Kearns Goodwin, Bryan Cranston
- Length: 17 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America’s most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband embarked upon in the last years of his life.
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A Great Listen
- By Bill on 04-20-24
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1917
- Lenin, Wilson, and the Birth of the New World Disorder
- By: Arthur Herman
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the story of two men and the two decisions that transformed world history in a single tumultuous year, 1917: Wilson's entry into World War I and Lenin's Bolshevik Revolution....
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Another book you wish was part of every university world history curriculum
- By BeZot on 11-26-18
By: Arthur Herman
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A Promised Land
- By: Barack Obama
- Narrated by: Barack Obama
- Length: 29 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world....
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Color me grateful.
- By Angela on 11-19-20
By: Barack Obama
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Apprentice in Wonderland
- How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass
- By: Ramin Setoodeh
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Here for the first time is the definitive untold story of Donald Trump’s years as a reality TV star. Trump himself admits he might not have been president without The Apprentice....
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The Nation’s Worst Marketing Mishap Explained
- By RGK on 06-22-24
By: Ramin Setoodeh
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The Splendid and the Vile
- A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz
- By: Erik Larson
- Narrated by: John Lee, Erik Larson
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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On Winston Churchill’s first day as prime minister, Adolf Hitler invaded Holland and Belgium. Poland and Czechoslovakia had already fallen, and the Dunkirk evacuation was just two weeks away....
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John Lee’s narration is a struggle
- By Leslie Rathjens on 03-05-20
By: Erik Larson
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The General vs. the President
- MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War
- By: H. W. Brands
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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The riveting story of how President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur squared off to decide America's future in the aftermath of World War II....
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A Vivid Dramatic Accounting
- By Jean on 11-11-16
By: H. W. Brands
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Washington
- A Life
- By: Ron Chernow
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 41 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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From National Book Award winner Ron Chernow, a landmark biography of George Washington....
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A sad day when my book was done!
- By ButterLegume on 12-13-10
By: Ron Chernow
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Grant
- By: Ron Chernow
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 48 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant....
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Excellent Book (BUT WHERE IS THE PDF FILES)????
- By Amazon Customer on 10-25-17
By: Ron Chernow
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Team of Rivals
- The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
- By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 41 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention....
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Beautiful, Heartbreaking, and Informative
- By JJ on 09-10-12
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The River of Doubt
- Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey
- By: Candice Millard
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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The River of Doubt brings alive extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived....
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This audiobook deserves 6 stars
- By D. Littman on 11-15-05
By: Candice Millard
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John Adams
- By: David McCullough
- Narrated by: Nelson Runger
- Length: 29 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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In this powerful, epic biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life-journey of John Adams....
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An outstanding biography
- By Davis on 07-10-06
By: David McCullough
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The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt
- The Women Who Created a President
- By: Edward F. O'Keefe
- Narrated by: Edward F. O'Keefe
- Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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A dazzling and lyrical look at the making of one of America’s most remarkable presidents, The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt celebrates five extraordinary yet unsung women who opened the door to the American Century and pushed Theodore Roosevelt through it....
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A fresh take on TR
- By Maria on 05-29-24
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And There Was Light
- Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Jon Meacham
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Hated and hailed, excoriated and revered, Abraham Lincoln was at the pinnacle of American power when secessionists gave no quarter in a clash of visions bound up with money, race, identity, and faith. In him we can see the possibilities of the presidency as well as its limitations....
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A Winner
- By Diane Moore on 10-31-22
By: Jon Meacham
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Confronting the Presidents
- No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden
- By: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction with Confronting the Presidents.
By: Bill O'Reilly, and others
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Truman
- By: David McCullough
- Narrated by: Nelson Runger
- Length: 54 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Hailed by critics as an American masterpiece, David McCullough's sweeping biography of Harry S. Truman captured the heart of the nation....
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That Mousy Little Man From Missouri Revisited
- By Sara on 07-23-15
By: David McCullough
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The Trump Tapes
- Bob Woodward's Twenty Interviews with President Donald Trump
- By: Bob Woodward
- Narrated by: Donald J. Trump, Bob Woodward
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Featuring more than eight hours of Woodward/Trump conversations, The Trump Tapes is as historically important as the Frost/Nixon interviews. In this up-close, unvarnished self-portrait of Trump and his presidency, listeners will hear Trump as Woodward did....
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The Trump Tapes
- By Melvin on 10-27-22
By: Bob Woodward
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Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann, Jon Meacham
- Length: 18 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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In this magnificent biography, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Lion and Franklin and Winston brings vividly to life an extraordinary man and his remarkable times....
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A Man and Biography Relevant to Our Day
- By Darwin8u on 11-14-12
By: Jon Meacham
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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
- By: Edmund Morris
- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
- Length: 26 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time. Described by the Chicago Tribune as "a classic", The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt stands as one of the greatest biographies of our time....
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Very, very good, but very, very long.
- By Mike From Mesa on 03-29-13
By: Edmund Morris
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Emperor of Rome
- Ruling the Ancient World
- By: Mary Beard
- Narrated by: Mary Beard
- Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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In her international bestseller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire....
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Wasn't sure but won me over
- By John S. on 01-26-24
By: Mary Beard
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The Light of Battle
- Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower
- By: Michel Paradis
- Narrated by: Jacques Roy
- Length: 16 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Acclaimed author of Last Mission to Tokyo Michel Paradis provides a thrilling new biography of Dwight Eisenhower set in the months leading up to D-Day, when he grew from a well-liked general into one of the singular figures of American history.
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Depth of courage
- By Russ Ouellette on 07-01-24
By: Michel Paradis
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The Hidden History of the White House
- Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments
- By: Corey Mead
- Narrated by: Lindsay Graham, Jeremy Arthur
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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For more than two centuries, the White House in Washington, DC, has been the stage for some of the most climactic moments in American history....
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I think what stood out to me was the upgrades.
- By DAVID on 06-25-24
By: Corey Mead
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The Path to Power
- The Years of Lyndon Johnson
- By: Robert A. Caro
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 40 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the story of the rise to national power of a desperately poor young man from the Texas Hill Country....
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The Best of all Biographies
- By David C. Daggett on 12-14-13
By: Robert A. Caro
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Ascent to Power
- How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World
- By: David L. Roll
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 20 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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From Franklin Roosevelt’s final days through Harry Truman’s extraordinary transformation, this is the enthralling story behind the most consequential presidential transition in US history....
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Truman’s courage is clear
- By Andy Toma on 06-30-24
By: David L. Roll
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Too Much and Never Enough
- How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man
- By: Mary L. Trump PhD
- Narrated by: Mary L. Trump PhD
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Mary L. Trump, a trained clinical psychologist and Donald’s only niece, shines a bright light on the dark history of their family in order to explain how her uncle became the man who now threatens the world’s health, economic security, and social fabric....
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I almost feel sorry Donald Trump.
- By Deb on 07-15-20
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Dreams from My Father
- A Story of Race and Inheritance
- By: Barack Obama
- Narrated by: Barack Obama
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a Black African father and a White American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a Black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father has been killed in a car accident....
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Powerful
- By Gene R. on 10-26-21
By: Barack Obama
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The Audacity of Hope
- Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
- By: Barack Obama
- Narrated by: Barack Obama
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
- Abridged
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In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum....
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My Fellow Conservatives, Give This A Listen
- By Dallas D.L. on 02-12-15
By: Barack Obama
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Killing Kennedy
- The End of Camelot
- By: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
- Narrated by: Bill O'Reilly
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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More than a million listeners have thrilled to Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln, the can't-stop-listening work of nonfiction about the shocking assassination that changed the course of American history....
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A book without a purpose
- By Alan on 10-04-12
By: Bill O'Reilly, and others
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No Ordinary Time
- Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II
- By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Narrated by: Nelson Runger
- Length: 39 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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No Ordinary Time describes how the isolationist and divided United States of 1940 was unified under the extraordinary leadership of Franklin Roosevelt....
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Great at 1.5 speed
- By Brett on 01-04-13
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Long Walk to Freedom
- The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
- By: Nelson Mandela
- Narrated by: Michael Boatman
- Length: 27 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time....
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Surprisingly honest autobiography.
- By History on 11-17-11
By: Nelson Mandela
New releases
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The Forgotten First Ladies
- By: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Delve into the untold stories of America's Forgotten First Ladies with this enlightening exploration. Despite their significant contributions to the nation, 28 of the 71 First Ladies have been erased from history's narrative. Unlock the forgotten chapters of America's past and honor the unsung heroines who helped shape the nation's destiny. This ebook is specifically designed to work with the audiobook of the same name. The information in this book is taken from my book, "America's Forgotten First Ladies," and has been adapted for audio purposes. Discover the identities and legacies of ...
By: James Gardner
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How Prime Ministers Decide
- By: Neerja Chowdhury
- Narrated by: Benaifer J. Mirza
- Length: 24 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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India’s prime ministers have taken decisions that changed the course of the country’s history. This book by Neerja Chowdhury, an award-winning journalist and political commentator, goes beyond the news headlines to provide an eye-opening account of how some of the most important political decisions in independent India were taken.
By: Neerja Chowdhury
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Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times
- Sutherland Quarterly, Book 6
- By: Paul Wells
- Narrated by: Paul Wells
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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The worst decade in the history of the Liberal Party of Canada came to an end on October 19, 2015. Justin Trudeau swept to power, ending the ten-year rule of Stephen Harper’s Conservatives. Trudeau’s vision was relentlessly optimistic: the word "positive" was heard eight times in his victory speech, along with references to "sunny ways" and "hope and hard work." But the fates decreed that he would govern in darker times.
By: Paul Wells
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A Revolutionary Friendship
- Washington, Jefferson, and the American Republic
- By: Francis D. Cogliano
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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A Revolutionary Friendship captures the dramatic, challenging, and poignant reality that there was no single founding ideal-only compromise between friends and sometime rivals.
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John Quincy Adams
- A Man for the Whole People
- By: Randall Woods
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 38 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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In this masterful biography, historian Randall B. Woods peels back the many layers of John Quincy’s long life, exposing a rich and complicated family saga and a political legacy that transformed the American Republic. This deeply researched, brilliantly written volume delves into John Quincy’s intellectual pursuits and political thought; his loving, yet at times strained, marriage to Louisa Catherine Johnson, whom he met in London; his troubling relationships with his three sons; and his fiery post-presidency rebirth in Congress as he became the chamber’s most vocal opponent of slavery.
By: Randall Woods
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Roadblocked
- Joe Biden's Rocky Transition to the Presidency
- By: Heath Brown
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris began their transition to the White House in the most unusual of circumstances: a global pandemic, a sitting president violently refusing to accept the results of the election, and a historic racial reckoning all posed profound questions about how they would staff large parts of the government and articulate policy remedies to pressing problems in just eleven weeks.
By: Heath Brown
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The Forgotten First Ladies
- By: James Gardner
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Delve into the untold stories of America's Forgotten First Ladies with this enlightening exploration. Despite their significant contributions to the nation, 28 of the 71 First Ladies have been erased from history's narrative. Unlock the forgotten chapters of America's past and honor the unsung heroines who helped shape the nation's destiny. This ebook is specifically designed to work with the audiobook of the same name. The information in this book is taken from my book, "America's Forgotten First Ladies," and has been adapted for audio purposes. Discover the identities and legacies of ...
By: James Gardner
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How Prime Ministers Decide
- By: Neerja Chowdhury
- Narrated by: Benaifer J. Mirza
- Length: 24 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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India’s prime ministers have taken decisions that changed the course of the country’s history. This book by Neerja Chowdhury, an award-winning journalist and political commentator, goes beyond the news headlines to provide an eye-opening account of how some of the most important political decisions in independent India were taken.
By: Neerja Chowdhury
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Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times
- Sutherland Quarterly, Book 6
- By: Paul Wells
- Narrated by: Paul Wells
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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The worst decade in the history of the Liberal Party of Canada came to an end on October 19, 2015. Justin Trudeau swept to power, ending the ten-year rule of Stephen Harper’s Conservatives. Trudeau’s vision was relentlessly optimistic: the word "positive" was heard eight times in his victory speech, along with references to "sunny ways" and "hope and hard work." But the fates decreed that he would govern in darker times.
By: Paul Wells
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A Revolutionary Friendship
- Washington, Jefferson, and the American Republic
- By: Francis D. Cogliano
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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A Revolutionary Friendship captures the dramatic, challenging, and poignant reality that there was no single founding ideal-only compromise between friends and sometime rivals.
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John Quincy Adams
- A Man for the Whole People
- By: Randall Woods
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 38 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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In this masterful biography, historian Randall B. Woods peels back the many layers of John Quincy’s long life, exposing a rich and complicated family saga and a political legacy that transformed the American Republic. This deeply researched, brilliantly written volume delves into John Quincy’s intellectual pursuits and political thought; his loving, yet at times strained, marriage to Louisa Catherine Johnson, whom he met in London; his troubling relationships with his three sons; and his fiery post-presidency rebirth in Congress as he became the chamber’s most vocal opponent of slavery.
By: Randall Woods
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Roadblocked
- Joe Biden's Rocky Transition to the Presidency
- By: Heath Brown
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris began their transition to the White House in the most unusual of circumstances: a global pandemic, a sitting president violently refusing to accept the results of the election, and a historic racial reckoning all posed profound questions about how they would staff large parts of the government and articulate policy remedies to pressing problems in just eleven weeks.
By: Heath Brown
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Apprentice in Wonderland
- How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass
- By: Ramin Setoodeh
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Here for the first time is the definitive untold story of Donald Trump’s years as a reality TV star. Trump himself admits he might not have been president without The Apprentice. Now, just as he uncovered the chaos inside the daytime favorite The View in his bestselling Ladies Who Punch, Ramin Setoodeh chronicles Trump’s dramatic tenure as New York’s ultimate boss in the boardroom, a mirage created by Survivor producer Mark Burnett and NBC boss Jeff Zucker.
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The Nation’s Worst Marketing Mishap Explained
- By RGK on 06-22-24
By: Ramin Setoodeh
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Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography
- Annotated
- By: Theodore Roosevelt
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 21 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Through vivid anecdotes and insightful reflections, Roosevelt provides listeners with an intimate glimpse into his experiences, convictions, and the tumultuous events that shaped his era. Written after his presidency, Roosevelt reflects on his upbringing, early life, and political career. He describes his sickly childhood and his intense efforts to strengthen his body through exercise. The book then traces his journey through various roles, including soldier, explorer, conservationist, and statesman—a true story about leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence.
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Letters from the Head And Heart
- Writings of Thomas Jefferson
- By: Andrew Burstein
- Narrated by: Josh Burstein
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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"The letters of a person form the only full and genuine journal of his life," noted President Thomas Jefferson, who wrote nearly 20,000 letters in his own lifetime. In Letters From The Head & Heart, acclaimed historian Andrew Burstein invites listeners to rediscover Jefferson through an exploration of his most enduring public and private writings. Immerse yourself in the revolutionary era with Jefferson's masterful prose, examining two of his best-known contributions to American history: the Declaration of Independence and his first inaugural address.
By: Andrew Burstein
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John Tyler: A Short Biography
- Tenth President of the United States
- By: Doug West
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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John Tyler holds the distinction of being the first president to take office due to the death of a sitting president. Tyler was thrust into office on the death of President William Henry Harrison in 1841 after being vice president for only a month. He was at home in Richmond when he got word of Harrison’s death. Immediately he rushed to Washington, D.C., to be embroiled in a Constitutional crisis over the secession of power. -- The Whig Political Party had chosen Tyler as Harrison’s running mate in the election of 1840, primarily because he was from the very populous state of Virginia ...
By: Doug West
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Hitler
- Nazi History - The Events, People and Ideas That Shaped Nazi History, Holocaust History and The Third Reich
- By: Steven W. Gephart
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
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READ FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Adolf Hitler is one of those historic figures that, on one hand, fascinate historians and common readers worldwide and, on the other hand, horripilate both categories. Most people know he was the leader of the Nazi party and that he triggered the Holocaust, the most serious crime against mankind ever committed. But that’s all some know about him. This book wants to be a quick, succinct guide on Hitler’s life, from childhood to adulthood and death. Because there are many conspiracy theories surrounding him on the Internet, it can be very difficult to ...
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JIMMY CARTER
- The Road Back to Plains - Legacy, Innovation, and Community
- By: Morghan Knight
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
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Jimmy Carter, born October 1, 1924, served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. As member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the roles of Georgia state senator and governor. Post-presidency, Carter is renowned for his humanitarian work through the Carter Center, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His legacy includes significant contributions to peace, democracy, public health, and human rights. Carter is also a prolific author and the longest-living former U.S. president.
By: Morghan Knight
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The Light of Battle
- Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower
- By: Michel Paradis
- Narrated by: Jacques Roy
- Length: 16 hrs and 43 mins
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On June 6, 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower addressed the thousands of American troops preparing to invade Normandy, exhorting them to embrace the “Great Crusade” they faced. Then, in a fleeting moment alone, he drafted a resignation letter in case the invasion failed. In The Light of Battle, Michel Paradis, acclaimed author of Last Mission to Tokyo, paints a vivid portrait of Dwight Eisenhower as he learns to navigate the crosscurrents of diplomacy, politics, strategy, family, and fame with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance.
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Depth of courage
- By Russ Ouellette on 07-01-24
By: Michel Paradis
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The Hidden History of the White House
- Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments
- By: Corey Mead
- Narrated by: Lindsay Graham, Jeremy Arthur
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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For more than two centuries, the White House in Washington, DC, has been the stage for some of the most climactic moments in American history. Its walls and portraits have witnessed fierce power struggles, history-altering decisions, shocking scandals, and intimate moments among the First Family, their guests, and the staff.
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I think what stood out to me was the upgrades.
- By DAVID on 06-25-24
By: Corey Mead
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The Call to Serve
- The Life of an American President, George Herbert Walker Bush
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Jon Meacham
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
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In honor of the one hundredth anniversary of George H. W. Bush’s birth, this visually stunning chronicle features never-before-published photos and memories celebrating the forty-first president’s vision of leadership as service to country—curated by Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham.
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Last American Hero
- By Brian on 06-26-24
By: Jon Meacham
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Beyond the Grassy Knoll: How JFK's Death Changed American Society Forever
- Restless Killers & Mysteries a True Crime Series
- By: A.M. Wolf
- Narrated by: Kristen Wallis
- Length: 37 mins
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In 'Beyond the Grassy Knoll: How JFK's Death Changed American Society Forever,' A.M. Wolf charges through the fog of history with a piercing gaze, dissecting one of America's most catastrophic moments. Wolf's narrative is a relentless pursuit of truth amidst the chaos and sorrow that drowned the nation after Kennedy's fall in Dallas. This book isn't just a recount; it's a crusade against the shadows that have lingered over the American soul since that fateful day in November 1963.
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Great Book
- By S Adams on 05-30-24
By: A.M. Wolf
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The Untold Story of President Jimmy Carter
- The Humble Humanitarian Who Changed the World
- By: Russell Knight
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
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This ground-breaking fictional biography explores the life of a leader who redefined what it means to serve with honesty, compassion, and unflinching determination. It will enthrall you with the incredible journey of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. Russell Knight skillfully combines little-known facts and the turning points that molded Jimmy Carter's journey from modest Plains, Georgia, to the highest position in the country. Utilizing thorough investigation and striking narrative, Knight reveals the actual character of the president, the man behind the scenes, ...
By: Russell Knight
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Days of Trump
- The Definitive Chronology of the 45th President of the United States
- By: Tim Devine, Amanda Decker
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 21 hrs and 51 mins
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Recent Amazon #1 debut in both U.S. President and Leadership new release charts! Contains over 500 photographs, docs, links, Tweets and more! "A detailed day-by-day look all in one place at all the myriad events of the Trump presidency, letting readers see how these events fit into place and where the nation is left." - Publisher's Weekly "Devine's Days of Trump is the only book of its kind - a complete and comprehensive reference of the day-by-day chaos that was the Trump presidency." "... a historical "must have" reference of a book unlike any other Trump book on the market today." "...
By: Tim Devine, and others