Bestsellers
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Ghost Wars
- The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
- By: Steve Coll
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 26 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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The explosive first-hand account of America's secret history in Afghanistan....
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An Exceptional Accomplishment
- By Joe on 11-08-13
By: Steve Coll
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Destiny Disrupted
- A History of the World through Islamic Eyes
- By: Tamim Ansary
- Narrated by: Tamim Ansary
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Until about 1800, the West and the Islamic realm were like two adjacent, parallel universes, each assuming itself to be the center of the world while ignoring the other....
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A history of the world before the West mattered
- By David on 05-05-14
By: Tamim Ansary
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The Hooligans of Kandahar: Not All War Stories Are Heroic
- By: Joseph Kassabian
- Narrated by: Thomas Dukeman
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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During the peak of the Afghanistan War, a group of soldiers is dropped by helicopter into the remote mountains outside of Kandahar City. Mismanaged and overlooked by command, the squad must rely on each other to survive....
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The narrator is important
- By H Lambert on 05-21-19
By: Joseph Kassabian
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Charlie Wilson's War
- The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History
- By: George Crile
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 20 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Charlie Wilson's War is the untold story behind the last battle of the Cold War and how it fueled the rise of militant Islam....
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The REAL Story of the Middle East and the CIA
- By Dale on 08-24-04
By: George Crile
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The Great Gamble
- The Soviet War in Afghanistan
- By: Gregory Feifer
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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In gripping detail, Gregory Feifer vividly depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered....
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Correction
- By Alyssa B. Goss on 11-22-09
By: Gregory Feifer
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Central Asia
- A New History from the Imperial Conquests to the Present
- By: Adeeb Khalid
- Narrated by: Aaqil Ahmed
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Adeeb Khalid provides the first comprehensive history of Central Asia from the mid-18th century to today, shedding light on the historical forces that have shaped the region under imperial and Communist rule....
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Great History of a Forgotten Region
- By Than on 07-07-21
By: Adeeb Khalid
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Ghost Wars
- The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
- By: Steve Coll
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 26 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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The explosive first-hand account of America's secret history in Afghanistan....
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An Exceptional Accomplishment
- By Joe on 11-08-13
By: Steve Coll
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Destiny Disrupted
- A History of the World through Islamic Eyes
- By: Tamim Ansary
- Narrated by: Tamim Ansary
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Until about 1800, the West and the Islamic realm were like two adjacent, parallel universes, each assuming itself to be the center of the world while ignoring the other....
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A history of the world before the West mattered
- By David on 05-05-14
By: Tamim Ansary
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The Hooligans of Kandahar: Not All War Stories Are Heroic
- By: Joseph Kassabian
- Narrated by: Thomas Dukeman
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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During the peak of the Afghanistan War, a group of soldiers is dropped by helicopter into the remote mountains outside of Kandahar City. Mismanaged and overlooked by command, the squad must rely on each other to survive....
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The narrator is important
- By H Lambert on 05-21-19
By: Joseph Kassabian
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Charlie Wilson's War
- The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History
- By: George Crile
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 20 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Charlie Wilson's War is the untold story behind the last battle of the Cold War and how it fueled the rise of militant Islam....
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The REAL Story of the Middle East and the CIA
- By Dale on 08-24-04
By: George Crile
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The Great Gamble
- The Soviet War in Afghanistan
- By: Gregory Feifer
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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In gripping detail, Gregory Feifer vividly depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered....
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Correction
- By Alyssa B. Goss on 11-22-09
By: Gregory Feifer
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Central Asia
- A New History from the Imperial Conquests to the Present
- By: Adeeb Khalid
- Narrated by: Aaqil Ahmed
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Adeeb Khalid provides the first comprehensive history of Central Asia from the mid-18th century to today, shedding light on the historical forces that have shaped the region under imperial and Communist rule....
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Great History of a Forgotten Region
- By Than on 07-07-21
By: Adeeb Khalid
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Genghis Khan
- His Conquests, His Empire, His Legacy
- By: Frank McLynn
- Narrated by: Tim Andres Pabon
- Length: 24 hrs and 13 mins
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Frank McLynn brings vividly to life the strange world of the Mongols and describes Temujin's rise from boyhood outcast to becoming Genghis Khan....
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Well Researched but Poorly Written
- By Sean V. Werner on 08-10-16
By: Frank McLynn
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Empires of the Silk Road
- A History of Central Eurasia from the Bronze Age to the Present
- By: Christopher I. Beckwith
- Narrated by: Jim Lee
- Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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With narration by Jim Lee, who tells the epic story of the rise and fall of the Silk Road empires....
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A curious history of the Silk Road
- By Anonymous User on 07-14-23
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Meetings with Remarkable Men
- By: G. I. Gurdjieff
- Narrated by: Jim Wentland
- Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Exactly a month has elapsed since I finished the first series of my writings—just that period of the flow of time which I intended to devote exclusively to resting the parts of my common presence subordinate to my pure reason....
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Annoying Narrator
- By Carsten on 12-05-23
By: G. I. Gurdjieff
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The Scythian Empire
- Central Eurasia and the Birth of the Classical Age from Persia to China
- By: Christopher I. Beckwith
- Narrated by: Jim Lee
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook narrated by Jim Lee provides a rich, discovery-filled account of how a forgotten empire transformed the ancient world....
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Demystifying the mysteries of the Ancient Worlds through a common source
- By cpdb on 02-10-23
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The Loom of Time
- Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China
- By: Robert D. Kaplan
- Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Robert D. Kaplan explores Greater Middle East through reporting and travel writing to reveal deeper truths about the impacts of history on the present and how the requirements of stability over anarchy are often in conflict with the ideals of democratic governance.
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detailed primer on the greater 'Middle East'
- By Stevon on 02-01-24
By: Robert D. Kaplan
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Lost Enlightenment
- Central Asia's Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane
- By: S. Frederick Starr
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 25 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Lost Enlightenment chronicles this forgotten age of achievement, seeks to explain its rise, and explores the competing theories about the cause of its eventual demise....
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Subject worthwhile but repetative narrative
- By F-M on 04-10-14
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The Devil's Playground
- The Story of Two Charlie and the Arghandab River Valley
- By: Andrew Bragg
- Narrated by: Kevin P. Mullan
- Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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This book shares the story of the men of Two Charlie and their fight for survival in the Arghandab River Valley, the Devil’s Playground.
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Heart Wrenching
- By Kimberly on 11-06-24
By: Andrew Bragg
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Afghanistan
- A Cultural and Political History
- By: Thomas Barfield
- Narrated by: Robin Bloodworth
- Length: 17 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Afghanistan traces the historic struggles and the changing nature of political authority in this volatile region of the world, from the Mughal Empire in the 16th century to the Taliban resurgence today....
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Great overview of Afghanistan's history
- By Bill on 12-11-12
By: Thomas Barfield
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Retreat from Kabul: The First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-1842
- Conflicts of Empire
- By: George Bruce
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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The British East India Company dominated the Indian subcontinent, yet they were not secure in their position. Fearing that Russia threatened India's north-western border, the Company decided to strike and ensure that this menace would be stopped by a strong pro-British Afghanistan....
By: George Bruce
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The History of China
- A Concise Introduction to Chinese History, Culture, Dynasties, Mythology, Great Achievements & More of the Oldest Living Civilization
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: R. E. Harter
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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While there are many books that explore China’s history, public knowledge is still lacking....
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Maybe a bit too brief
- By Jeffrey L. Worrall on 10-27-24
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From Genghis Khan to Tamerlane
- The Reawakening of Mongol Asia
- By: Peter Jackson
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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An epic account of how a new world order under Tamerlane was born out of the decline of the Mongol Empire.
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Hard to Listen to
- By Amazon Customer on 09-08-24
By: Peter Jackson
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Games Without Rules
- The Often-Interrupted History of Afghanistan
- By: Tamim Ansary
- Narrated by: Tamim Ansary
- Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Today, most Westerners still see the war in Afghanistan as a contest between democracy and Islamist fanaticism.....
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Very enlightening read
- By Massoud on 05-31-17
By: Tamim Ansary
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Afghanische Reise
- By: Roger Willemsen
- Narrated by: Matthias Brandt
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Nur wenige Monate nachdem in Afghanistan eine über 25-jährige Kriegsgeschichte zu Ende ging, begleitet Roger Willemsen 2006 eine afghanische...
By: Roger Willemsen
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The Other Side of the Mountain
- Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War
- By: Ali Ahmad Jalali, Lester W Grau
- Narrated by: Luis Ayala
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook is the story of combat from the guerrilla’s perspective and surviving against the overwhelming firepower and technology of a superpower....
By: Ali Ahmad Jalali, and others
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There's a Sheep in My Bathtub
- Birth of a Mongolian Church Planting Movement
- By: Brian Hogan
- Narrated by: Brian Hogan
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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There's a Sheep in My Bathtub chronicles the adventures of the Hogan family as they try to follow God's leading into one of the world's most remote and mysterious enclaves....
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Grand.
- By Clean Drain Dry on 12-02-19
By: Brian Hogan
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Himalaya
- Exploring the Roof of the World
- By: John Keay
- Narrated by: Nick Holbek
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Himalaya is one of the world's most extraordinary geophysical, historical, environmental and social regions. Historian John Keay introduces us to the myriad mysteries of this vast, confounding and utterly fascinating corner of the planet....
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Who Knew Rocks Could Be So Boring
- By Drone Boy on 04-26-24
By: John Keay
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Afghanistan: Graveyard of Empires
- Why the Most Powerful Armies of Their Time Found Only Defeat or Shame in This Land of Endless Wars
- By: John A. Tyler
- Narrated by: Elliot Fitzpatrick
- Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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During the spring and summer of 2021, global news reports were filled with the impending US/NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan. At best, it would be viewed as a stalemate, with an orderly transition to a stable, US-backed Afghan government. At worse, it would be looked upon as two decades....
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Fantastic read
- By Bruh on 02-21-22
By: John A. Tyler
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The Bloody White Baron
- The Russian Nobleman Who Became the Last Khan of Mongolia
- By: James Palmer
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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In the history of the modern world, there have been few characters more sadistic, sinister, and deeply demented as Baron Ungern-Sternberg....
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Truth is stranger than fiction
- By David on 01-21-10
By: James Palmer
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Dark Shadows
- Inside the Secret World of Kazakhstan
- By: Joanna Lillis
- Narrated by: Polly Lee
- Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Dark Shadows is a compelling portrait of Kazakhstan, a country that is little known in the West....
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Interesting history
- By jennifer on 12-12-24
By: Joanna Lillis
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Shadow of the Silk Road
- By: Colin Thubron
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
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Colin Thubron undertakes a journey along the greatest land route on earth: the Silk Road....
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prose meets poetry
- By Paul on 11-05-07
By: Colin Thubron
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Unforgiving Destiny: The Relentless Pursuit of a Black-Marketeer
- By: David McMillan
- Narrated by: David McMillan
- Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
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Unforgiving Destiny follows the true story of the 37-year pursuit by authorities on five continents to imprison and execute David McMillan as he travelled as an independent smuggler. Dogged by an obsessed DEA agent, he evades the death penalty in Thailand by escaping prison....
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Story and narrative and honesty
- By Anonymous User on 07-21-24
By: David McMillan
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The King's Shadow
- Obsession, Betrayal, and the Deadly Quest for the Lost City of Alexandria
- By: Edmund Richardson
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
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This is a wild journey through nineteenth-century India and Afghanistan, with impeccably researched storytelling that shows us a world of espionage and dreamers, ne'er-do-wells and opportunists, extreme violence both personal and military, and boundless hope....
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Exquisite! A Transporting Tale
- By Meg on 05-02-22
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Charlie Wilson's War
- The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History
- By: George Crile
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Abridged
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This New York Times best-seller delivers the untold story behind the last battle of the Cold War....
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Great Read
- By Kindle Customer on 05-15-08
By: George Crile
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The Punishment of Virtue
- Inside Afghanistan After the Taliban
- By: Sarah Chayes
- Narrated by: Renée Raudman
- Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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As a National Public Radio reporter covering the last stand of the Taliban in Afghanistan's southern borderland, Sarah Chayes became deeply immersed in the attempt to rebuild a broken nation....
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Pronunciation errors abound!
- By Joshua on 01-15-08
By: Sarah Chayes