The Woman Who Knew Everyone
The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington's Most Famous Hostess
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Carrington MacDuffie
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Meryl Gordon
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From a New York Times bestselling author, an revealing biography of feminist Perle Mesta–a beloved socialite, political hostess, and United States envoy.
Perle Mesta was a force to be reckoned with. In her heyday, this wealthy globe-trotting Washington widow was one of the most famous women in America, garnering as much media attention as Eleanor Roosevelt. Renowned for her world-class parties featuring politicians and celebrities, she was very close to three presidents–Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower and Lyndon Johnson. Truman named her as the first female envoy to Luxembourg, which inspired the hit musical based on Perle’s life – “Call Me Madam” – which starred Ethel Merman, ran on Broadway for two years and later became a movie. A pioneering supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment, she was a prodigious Democratic fundraiser and rescued Harry Truman’s financially flailing 1948 campaign.
In this intensely researched biography, author Meryl Gordon chronicles Perle’s lavish life and society adventures in Newport, Manhattan and Washington, while highlighting her important, but nearly forgotten contribution to American politics and the feminist movement.
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In A Kid from Marlboro Road, past and present intermingle as family stories are told and retold. The narrative careens between the prior generation’s colorful sojourns in the Bronx and Hell’s Kitchen and the softer world of Gibson, the town on Long Island where they live now. There are scenes in the Rockaways, at Belmont racetrack, and in Montauk. Edward Burns’s buoyant first novel is a bildungsroman, yet out of one boy’s story a collective warmth emerges, a certain kind of American tale, raucous and joyous.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Marlboro Road
- De Elizabeth K. Scheer en 11-11-24
De: Edward Burns
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North Is the Night
- The Tuonela Duet, Book 1
- De: Emily Rath
- Narrado por: Khaya Fraites, Emily Lawrence
- Duración: 17 h y 54 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 77
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 72
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 72
In the depths of the Finnish wilderness, more than wolves roam the dark woods. When a death goddess attacks their village, best friends Siiri and Aina prove helpless to stop her from dragging Aina into Tuonela, the mythical underworld. Determined to save her beloved Aina, Siiri braves a dangerous journey north, seeking help from the greatest shaman of legend—the only person ever to venture into Tuonela and return alive. There’s only one problem … the stories say he’s dead. In Tuonela, the cruel Witch Queen turns Aina’s every waking moment into a living nightmare.
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3 out of 5 stars
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It could have been so much more!
- De Loriel Boemer en 04-06-25
De: Emily Rath
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Don't Say Um
- How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life
- De: Michael Chad Hoeppner
- Narrado por: Michael Chad Hoeppner
- Duración: 8 h y 55 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 7
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Michael Chad Hoeppner has coached presidential candidates, prominent CEOs, and Ivy League deans on their communication skills. Now, he shares his wide‑ranging knowledge in Don't Say Um. Hoeppner has created an entirely new approach to communication training, providing physical exercises to quickly improve speaking. With simple-to-master exercises, Don’t Say Um is an essential tool for improving your speech. Don't Say Um challenges our preconceived notions of good speaking techniques and offers powerful tools to become master communicators.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This is a great advance in personal communications.
- De Sean en 01-28-25
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Forgotten Bones
- Whitby's Forgotten Victims, Book 1
- De: Wes Markin
- Narrado por: Aubrey Parsons
- Duración: 10 h y 28 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 92
When buried bones are unearthed by a storm in North Yorkshire’s picturesque coastal town of Whitby, Black is drawn into an investigation that takes him back to the late eighties and the fiery demise of a popular pub. Frank is no stranger to vulnerability. With a shattered daughter, he lives with it. With an outsider in Detective Inspector Gerry Carver, he works with it. And in Charlotte Wilson, a young, eighteen-year-old musician discarded and buried near the old whalebones of Whitby, he recognizes it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I really like this series
- De wisconsinclark en 03-23-25
De: Wes Markin
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I Think I Was Murdered
- De: Colleen Coble, Rick Acker
- Narrado por: Karen Peakes
- Duración: 9 h y 46 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 258
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 238
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 238
Just a year ago, Katrina Berg was at the pinnacle of her career. She was a rising star in the AI chatbot start-up everyone was talking about, married with an adoring husband, and had more money than she knew how to spend. Then her world combusted. Her husband, Jason, was killed in a fiery car crash. Her CEO was indicted and, as the company’s legal counsel, Katrina faces tough questions as the Feds take over and lock her out of her office. The final blow is the passing of her beloved grandmother.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- De A. Wible en 01-15-25
De: Colleen Coble, y otros
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The Midnight Feast
- A Novel
- De: Lucy Foley
- Narrado por: Joe Eyre, Sarah Slimani, Roly Botha, y otros
- Duración: 10 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,292
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,159
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 3,159
It’s the opening night of The Manor, the newest and hottest luxury resort, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles; the “Manor Mule” cocktail (grapefruit, ginger, vodka, and a dash of CBD oil) is being poured with a heavy hand. Everyone is wearing linen.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Anticlimactic
- De Donathan Caudill en 06-25-24
De: Lucy Foley
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Bunny Mellon
- The Life of an American Style Legend
- De: Meryl Gordon
- Narrado por: Vanessa Cortland
- Duración: 17 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 442
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 389
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 389
A new biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art, and fashion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well written bio.
- De Minda Leah Kahn en 09-01-18
De: Meryl Gordon
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Mrs. Astor Regrets
- The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach
- De: Meryl Gordon
- Narrado por: Lorna Raver
- Duración: 13 h y 41 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 281
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 211
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 217
The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. And shortly after her death in 2007, Anthony Marshall, Mrs. Astor's only child, was indicted on charges of looting her estate. Rarely has there been a story with such an appealing heroine, conjuring up a world so nearly forgotten.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing
- De Beje en 09-06-15
De: Meryl Gordon
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Camp
- Life, Leadership, and Why You Never Stop Paddling
- De: Michael D. Eisner, John McPhee
- Narrado por: Michael D. Eisner, Grover Gardner
- Duración: 5 h y 57 m
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General3 out of 5 stars 4
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Narración:3 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia3 out of 5 stars 4
Updated and expanded for its 20th anniversary, Camp is former Disney CEO Michael Eisner's coming-of-age story about his time in camp and how the indispensable lessons he learned there continue to influence him in business and in life. Over the years, as a camper and a counselor, Michael Eisner absorbed the life lessons that come from sitting in the stern of a canoe or gathering around a campfire at night. In this deeply personal memoir, he recounts his experiences at one remarkable summer camp and examines how they helped turn him into the man he is today.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not worth the time
- De anewone en 04-25-25
De: Michael D. Eisner, y otros
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The Phantom of Fifth Avenue
- The Mysterious Life and Scandalous Death of Heiress Huguette Clark
- De: Meryl Gordon
- Narrado por: Bernadette Dunne
- Duración: 13 h y 40 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 331
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 302
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Born in 1906, Huguette Clark grew up in her family's 121-room Beaux Arts mansion in New York and was one of the leading celebrities of her day. Her father, William Andrews Clark, was the second richest man in America. Huguette attended the coronation of King George V. And at 22, with a personal fortune of $50 million, she married a Princeton man and childhood friend. Two-years later the couple divorced. After a series of failed romances, Huguette began to withdraw from society. What happened to Huguette that turned a vivacious, young socialite into a recluse?
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5 out of 5 stars
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The OTHER Huguette Clark Book
- De Teadrinker en 03-24-15
De: Meryl Gordon
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The Woman Who Knew Everything
- De: Debbie Viggiano
- Narrado por: Imogen Church
- Duración: 9 h y 17 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 43
‘She couldn’t remember the last time they’d stared at each other with dewy eyes over the cornflakes, or when they’d last tumbled into bed and bonked like spring bunnies, but they loved each other. Didn’t they?’ Chrissie, Dee and Amber each feel a marriage proposal is overdue from their respective boyfriends. When the women are invited to a birthday soirée – complete with fortune teller – the girls know there is only one question they’ll be asking Madam Rosa: will their men be popping the question? But opting to see a clairvoyant is a bit like opening Pandora’s box. Some revelations are a joy, whereas others are most definitely not. Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for…. Best-selling romance author Debbie Viggiano’s delightful, satirical take on life and relationships. This audiobook will particularly appeal to fans of Adele Parks and Mhairi Mcfarlane.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Painfully cheesy
- De Ewisk en 10-21-24
De: Debbie Viggiano
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Where Madness Lies
- The Double Life of Vivien Leigh
- De: Lyndsy Spence
- Narrado por: Sarah Welborn
- Duración: 7 h y 58 m
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Vivien Leigh was one of the greatest film and theatrical stars of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. Her Oscar-winning performances in Gone With the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire have cemented her status as an icon of Hollywood. Behind the scenes, however, Leigh's personal life was marred by manic depression. Largely misunderstood and subjected to barbaric mistreatment at the hands of her doctors, she would also suffer the heartbreak of Olivier's infidelity. Unlike previous biographies, Where Madness Lies begins in 1953 when Leigh suffered a nervous breakdown and was institutionalized.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting but hollow.
- De J. D. Beck en 01-18-25
De: Lyndsy Spence
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The Address
- A Novel
- De: Fiona Davis
- Narrado por: Saskia Maarleveld, Brittany Pressley
- Duración: 11 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,397
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,858
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When a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house the Dakota, leads to a job offer for Sara Smythe, her world is suddenly awash in possibility - no mean feat for a servant in 1884. The opportunity to move to America. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. And the opportunity to see more of Theo, who understands Sara like no one else...and is living in the Dakota with his wife and three young children.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Should be a movie!
- De Linda Slater en 10-19-17
De: Fiona Davis
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The Sleeping World: Singing with a Humpback Whale
- De: Mumble Media, Audible Sleep
- Narrado por: Cynthia Kimola
- Duración: 54 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 179
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 176
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 176
Humpback whales are among the most intelligent animals on Earth. Some scientists believe they might even surpass humans in self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills. In this episode, we swim with a whale as he teams up with other humpbacks to use bubbles to catch fish, rescues a sea lion, and puts his own spin on melodies sung by whales across the Pacific Ocean. This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time this whale is ready to close one eye and go to sleep, you will be too.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome
- De Zach en 03-27-25
De: Mumble Media, y otros
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Eli's Promise
- A Novel
- De: Ronald H. Balson
- Narrado por: Fred Berman
- Duración: 11 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 452
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 410
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 408
Eli's Promise is a masterful work of historical fiction spanning three eras—Nazi-occupied Poland, the American Zone of post-war Germany, and Chicago at the height of the Vietnam War. Award-winning author Ronald H. Balson explores the human cost of war, the mixed blessings of survival, and the enduring strength of family bonds.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Balson saves us from the full horror
- De Trudy Owens en 10-28-20
De: Ronald H. Balson
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New York Nico's Guide to NYC
- De: New York Nico
- Narrado por: New York Nico
- Duración: 4 h y 44 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3
What makes New York City the greatest city in the world? As one of the foremost chroniclers of New York’s local legends and urban glory, New York Nico has thoughts. Nico gets asked a lot of questions about his hometown. Where’s the best slice, pastrami sandwich, cup of coffee, vintage store, or bookshop? In this must-have city guide, New York Nico takes readers on an epic tour of his 100 can’t-miss NYC spots, including food, shopping, and so much more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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good variety of spots
- De M. Rogers en 12-01-24
De: New York Nico
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Nazi Wives
- The Women at the Top of Hitler's Germany
- De: James Wyllie
- Narrado por: Dalya Raphael
- Duración: 9 h y 30 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 185
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 161
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 160
Goering, Goebbels, Himmler, Heydrich, Hess, Bormann - names synonymous with power and influence in the Third Reich. Perhaps less familiar are Carin, Emmy, Magda, Margarete, Lina, Ilse, and Gerda. These are the women behind the infamous men - complex individuals with distinctive personalities who were captivated by Hitler and whose everyday lives were governed by Nazi ideology. Throughout the rise and fall of Nazism these women loved and lost, raised families, and quarreled with their husbands and each other, all the while jostling for position with the Fuhrer himself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Scary
- De Three River en 05-15-21
De: James Wyllie
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Pax
- War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age
- De: Tom Holland
- Narrado por: Tom Holland
- Duración: 14 h y 53 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 245
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 232
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 232
The Pax Romana has long been shorthand for the empire’s golden age. Stretching from Caledonia to Arabia, Rome ruled over a quarter of the world’s population. It was the wealthiest and most formidable state in the history of humankind. Pax is a captivating narrative history of Rome at the height of its power. From the gilded capital to realms beyond the frontier, historian Tom Holland shows ancient Rome in all its glory
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book!
- De Mic en 09-27-23
De: Tom Holland
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Woman Who Knew Everyone
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-08-25
History I remember
Liked hearing how parties were integral in breaking into politics and even hastening political decisions.
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- Barbara Kenley
- 01-24-25
A Breathtaking Life!
The name Perle Mesta is just a dim memory to a Boomer like me, but I was curious about a woman I knew only as “the hostess with the mostes.” What I found was a woman born in the 19th century who made a positive impact on the 20th. She loved politics and used her fortune and her expressive personality to bring many people of influence together. Finding she was a lifelong supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment was a bonus and makes this book quite timely. Meryl Gordon draws on a vast trove of documentation to give an accurate account of Perle’s life. Gordon’s descriptions are vivid - from humble beginnings to glamorous residences— they serve as a solid backdrop for this amazing life. I thoroughly enjoyed this listen!
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- Moranna
- 02-13-25
Behind the scenes in history
Well read and very interesting storytelling. I wasn’t aware of Mrs Mesta’s role in politics at a time when women were not considered to be capable enough to sit at the American table of power.
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