The History of Norway
A Fascinating Guide to This Amazing Country
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Explore the rich and vibrant history of Norway.
From the early days of prehistoric Scandinavia to the rule of the legendary seafaring Vikings, Norway has a vast a colorful history filled with sagas, alliances, and a rise to becoming a wealthy economic powerhouse in the modern age.
Now, this book unveils the secrets of this amazing and beautiful country, from the time of the Vikings through the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic Wars, and Norway’s journey to its place in the modern world.
Reflecting on its industrialization, its economic standing, and its current infrastructure, Norway has a deeply fascinating and exciting story to tell. Covering the early diplomacy and the wars that gave Norway its borders to its current military, diplomacy with other world powers, and the government that runs it, inside this audiobook you’ll find a detailed exploration of Norway and the incredible legacy that this country has forged.
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Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the mainland by Japan. Calling themselves as "a shrimp among whales", Koreans borrowed elements of government, culture, and religion, all the while fiercely fighting to maintain independence.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Loved the historical context but ..
- By Kathy on 01-06-20
By: Michael J. Seth
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Victorious Century
- The United Kingdom, 1800-1906
- By: David Cannadine
- Narrated by: Kris Dyer
- Length: 24 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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To live in 19th-century Britain was to experience an astonishing series of changes, of a kind for which there was simply no precedent. There were revolutions in transport, communication and work; cities grew vast; and scientific ideas made the intellectual landscape unrecognisable. This was an exhilarating time but also a horrifying one. In his new book, David Cannadine has created a bold, fascinating new interpretation of the British 19th century in all its energy and dynamism, darkness and vice.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Blandly toeing the line between macro and micro
- By Max Shafer-landau on 10-17-17
By: David Cannadine
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A Concise History of Spain
- By: William Phillips Jr., Carla Rahn Phillips
- Narrated by: Luis Soto
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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This audiobook traces Spain's development from prehistoric times to the present, focusing particularly on culture, society, politics, and personalities. It introduces listeners to key themes that have shaped Spain's history and culture, including its varied landscapes and climates; the impact of waves of diverse human migrations; the importance of its location as a bridge between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean and Europe and Africa; and religion, particularly militant Catholic Christianity and its centuries of conflict with Islam and Protestantism.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Underwhelmed
- By Anonymous User on 02-20-20
By: William Phillips Jr., and others
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Disunited Nations
- The Scramble for Power in an Ungoverned World
- By: Peter Zeihan
- Narrated by: Peter Zeihan, Roy Worley
- Length: 16 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,958
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,644
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,631
In Disunited Nations, geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan presents a series of counterintuitive arguments about the future of a world where trade agreements are coming apart and international institutions are losing their power. Germany will decline as the most powerful country in Europe, with France taking its place. Every country should prepare for the collapse of China, not North Korea. We are already seeing, as Zeihan predicts, a shift in outlook on the Middle East: it is no longer Iran that is the region’s most dangerous threat, but Saudi Arabia.
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5 out of 5 stars
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brilliant geopolitical primer re the future
- By Howard on 04-11-20
By: Peter Zeihan
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Scottish History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Scotland
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: David Patton
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 60
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Story4 out of 5 stars 51
This captivating history audiobook takes you on a remarkable journey from the earliest extensive historical record of Scotland through the long struggle toward nationhood, all the way to postwar Scotland.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Written for a male audience
- By Anonymous User on 12-11-19
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A People’s History of the World
- From the Stone Age to the New Millennium
- By: Chris Harman
- Narrated by: Napoleon Ryan
- Length: 29 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 265
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 218
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Chris Harman describes the shape and course of human history as a narrative of ordinary people forming and re-forming complex societies in pursuit of common human goals. Interacting with the forces of technological change as well as the impact of powerful individuals and revolutionary ideas, these societies have engendered events familiar to every schoolchild-from the empires of antiquity to the world wars of the 20th century. In a bravura conclusion, Chris Harman exposes the reductive complacency of contemporary capitalism.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Oh God avoid
- By Robert on 03-28-18
By: Chris Harman
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China and Japan
- Facing History
- By: Ezra F. Vogel
- Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
- Length: 22 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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China and Japan have cultural and political connections that stretch back 1,500 years. But today, their relationship is strained. China's military buildup deeply worries Japan, while Japan's brutal occupation of China in World War II remains an open wound. In recent years, less than 10 percent of each population had positive feelings toward the other, and both countries insist that the other side must deal openly with its history before relations can improve. Ezra Vogel's China and Japan examines key turning points in Sino-Japanese history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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China & Japan is first rate by a top scholar
- By Louise Stone on 06-17-20
By: Ezra F. Vogel
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Forgotten Continent
- The Battle for Latin America’s Soul
- By: Michael Reid
- Narrated by: Gary Dikeos
- Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 82
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Latin America has often been condemned to failure. Neither poor enough to evoke Africa’s moral crusade nor as explosively booming as India and China, it has largely been overlooked by the West. Yet this vast continent, home to half a billion people, the world’s largest reserves of arable land, and 8.5 percent of global oil, is busily transforming its political and economic landscape.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good Reporting / Disorganized Content
- By Steven Schuster on 02-11-12
By: Michael Reid
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The Darker Nations
- A People's History of the Third World
- By: Vijay Prashad, Howard Zinn - editor
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 57
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story5 out of 5 stars 45
Here, from a brilliant young writer, is a paradigm-shifting history of both a utopian concept and global movement - the idea of the Third World. The Darker Nations traces the intellectual origins and the political history of the 20th century attempt to knit together the world's impoverished countries in opposition to the United States and Soviet spheres of influence in the decades following World War II.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So informative!
- By krishna chaitanya on 01-03-22
By: Vijay Prashad, and others
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The History of Japan in a Nutshell
- From the Prehistoric Period to Modern Day (History in a Nutshell)
- By: Willowby Huxley
- Narrated by: Paul Richard Yarborough
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 31
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Without Japan, you probably wouldn't have your car...but how much do you really know about this fascinating country's rich and colorful history? For a country that’s brought us household names as diverse as Nintendo, Toyota, and Sony, shockingly little is known about Japan’s rich and complex history. Like many westerners, you may have a love of Japanese culture and cuisine.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must-listen overview.
- By Sharon Best on 07-22-23
By: Willowby Huxley
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The World
- A Brief Introduction
- By: Richard Haass
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 452
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The World is designed to provide listeners of any age and experience with the essential background and building blocks they need to make sense of this complicated and interconnected world. It will empower them to manage the flood of daily news. Listeners will become more informed, discerning citizens, better able to arrive at sound, independent judgments. While it is impossible to predict what the next crisis will be or where it will originate, those who listen to The World will have what they need to understand its basics and the principal choices for how to respond.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Primer for young adults
- By Howells on 05-24-20
By: Richard Haass
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A Concise History of Modern Europe
- Liberty, Equality, Solidarity
- By: David S. Mason
- Narrated by: Charles Henderson Norman
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 36
Highlighting the key events, ideas, and individuals that have shaped modern Europe, this fresh and lively book provides a concise history of the continent from the Enlightenment to the present. Drawing on the enduring theme of revolution, David S. Mason explores the political, economic, and scientific causes and consequences of revolution; the development of human rights and democracy; and issues of European identity and integration.
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3 out of 5 stars
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ok
- By Cassandra on 04-11-16
By: David S. Mason
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Vision or Mirage
- Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads
- By: David Rundell
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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David Rundell - one of America's foremost experts on Saudi Arabia - explains how the country has been stable for so long, why it is less so today, and what is most likely to happen in the future. The book is based on the author's close contacts and intimate knowledge of the country where he spent 15 years living and working as a diplomat. Vision or Mirage demystifies one of the most powerful, but least understood, states in the Middle East and is essential for anyone interested in the power dynamics and politics of the Arab world.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Facts about 70% correct- but with a neocolonial voice
- By Iyla on 09-20-21
By: David Rundell
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History of Japan
- A Captivating Guide to Japanese History, Including Events Such as the Genpei War, Mongol Invasions, Battle of Tsushima, and Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: James Peters
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4 out of 5 stars 35
The Japanese progressed throughout the eras because of the emperor, but they also progressed despite him. These are people who never let go of their sacred history, and their story is told and retold in art, film, literature, and even graphic novels across the entire world. Terms such as shoguns, samurai, haiku, anime, and manga are familiar to many in the Western world today. Westerners also learn flower arranging, martial arts, meditation, and enjoy a variety of visual and digital art forms because of the unique culture of Japan.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pronunciation problems
- By Derek on 06-22-21
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The Sovereign Individual
- Mastering the Transition to the Information Age
- By: James Dale Davidson, Peter Thiel - preface, William Rees-Mogg
- Narrated by: Michael David Axtell
- Length: 19 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,395
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,124
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,119
Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the best seller The Great Reckoning bring to light both currents of disaster and the potential for prosperity and renewal in the face of radical changes in human history as we move into the next century. The Sovereign Individual details strategies necessary for adapting financially to the next phase of Western civilization.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Unfortunately distopian for mosty of humanity
- By Phil on 09-29-20
By: James Dale Davidson, and others
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- Roger Martini
- 05-12-21
Little more than a tourism pamphlet
Short, lacking detail, overly patriotic. No real examination or explanation of the forces at work. Very disappointed.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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- LexiDavid
- 05-14-22
A Stolen Middle School History Report
Somewhere there is a ticked-off eighth-grader who just realized that his or her work writing a report on Norway was plagerized for this book.
The introduction was probably written while the student was in sixth grade. Later the report that became the introduction was expanded upon.
Seriously, as others have said, this is a terrible book. Historically, there are significant gaps. For example, major portions of Viking history are ignored. Additionally, amazing statements are made about prehistory with no citations or sources specified.
Sentence structure, transitions, and connections between concepts are all lacking. It truly sounds juvenile.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Carolyn M Dowd
- 01-19-23
Worth a Listen!
A brief and easy to follow, narration is of an interesting of an incredible country
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