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The Russian Revolution
- A Very Short Introduction
- Narrado por: Suzanne Toren
- Duración: 6 h y 36 m
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- Duración: 14 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 141
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 114
To an extraordinary extent we continue to live in the shadow of the classical world. At every level, from languages to calendars to political systems, we are the descendants of a “classical Europe,” using frames of reference created by ancient Mediterranean cultures. As this consistently fresh and surprising new audio book makes clear, however, this was no less true for the inhabitants of those classical civilizations themselves, whose myths, history, and buildings were an elaborate engagement with an already old and revered past - one filled with great leaders and writers....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent overview of the Classical World
- De David I. Williams en 01-12-14
De: Simon Price, y otros
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Modern Times
- The World from the Twenties to the Nineties
- De: Paul Johnson
- Narrado por: Nadia May
- Duración: 37 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 426
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 300
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 298
Beginning with May 29, 1919, when photographs of the solar eclipse confirmed the truth of Einstein's theory of relativity, Johnson goes on to describe Freudianism, the establishment of the first Marxist state, the chaos of "Old Europe", the Arcadian 20s, and the new forces in China and Japan. Also discussed are Karl Marx, Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Roosevelt, Gandhi, Castro, Kennedy, Nixon, the '29 crash, the Great Depression, Roosevelt's New Deal, and the massive conflict of World War II.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Anti-Howard Zinn
- De Pork C. Fish en 05-22-12
De: Paul Johnson
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The Darker Nations
- A People's History of the Third World
- De: Vijay Prashad, Howard Zinn - editor
- Narrado por: Neil Shah
- Duración: 12 h y 22 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 51
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 42
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!
- De krishna chaitanya en 01-03-22
De: Vijay Prashad, y otros
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The Habsburg Empire
- A New History
- De: Pieter M. Judson
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 18 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 368
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 316
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 315
Rejecting fragmented histories of nations in the making, this bold revision surveys the shared institutions that bridged difference and distance to bring stability and meaning to the far-flung empire. By supporting new schools, law courts, and railroads along with scientific and artistic advances, the Habsburg monarchs sought to anchor their authority in the cultures and economies of Central Europe. A rising standard of living throughout the empire deepened the legitimacy of Habsburg rule.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ideal for students of empires, nationalism, minorities and ethnic groups
- De Uther en 02-11-17
De: Pieter M. Judson
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The Anatomy of Fascism
- De: Robert O. Paxton
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
- Duración: 11 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,167
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 989
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 973
What is fascism? By focusing on the concrete, what the fascists did rather than what they said, the esteemed historian Robert O. Paxton answers this question for the first time. From the first violent uniformed bands beating up "enemies of the state", through Mussolini's rise to power, to Germany's fascist radicalization in World War II, Paxton shows clearly why fascists came to power in some countries and not others.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book for getting a clearer idea of fascism
- De Amazon Customer en 11-02-17
De: Robert O. Paxton
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A History of Fascism, 1914-1945
- De: Stanley G. Payne
- Narrado por: Michael Kramer
- Duración: 20 h y 24 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 63
Focusing mostly on Italy and Germany but also considering Spain, Romania, Japan, and movements in other countries, Payne describes fascism as revolutionary ultranationalism based on national rebirth, extreme elitism, mass mobilization, and the promotion of violence and military virtues. He also suggests that the early Russian communists borrowed many techniques from fascism, and that though we are fairly well-inoculated against fascism itself, the values it represents could still emerge in new forms.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Dated lit review, ill-suited for audiobook
- De Keith en 11-24-19
De: Stanley G. Payne
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Victorious Century
- The United Kingdom, 1800-1906
- De: David Cannadine
- Narrado por: Kris Dyer
- Duración: 24 h y 57 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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
- De Max Shafer-landau en 10-17-17
De: David Cannadine
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The Coming of the Third Reich
- De: Richard J. Evans
- Narrado por: Sean Pratt
- Duración: 21 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,106
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,652
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,652
There is no story in 20th-century history more important to understand than Hitler’s rise to power and the collapse of civilization in Nazi Germany. With The Coming of the Third Reich, Richard Evans, one of the world’s most distinguished historians, has written the definitive account for our time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Compelling and depressing
- De Tad Davis en 06-30-10
De: Richard J. Evans
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Inglorious Empire
- What the British Did to India
- De: Shashi Tharoor
- Narrado por: Shashi Tharoor
- Duración: 10 h y 33 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 498
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 438
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 436
In the 18th century, India's share of the world economy was as large as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, it had decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blew rebels from cannons, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenched institutionalized racism, and caused millions to die from starvation. British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for the benefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishes this position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial "gift" was designed in Britain's interests alone.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An entertaining and provocative history
- De James Moseley en 01-07-20
De: Shashi Tharoor
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Mao Zedong and China in the Twentieth-Century World
- A Concise History: Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Society
- De: Rebecca E. Karl
- Narrado por: Bobby Brill
- Duración: 7 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 54
Throughout this lively and concise historical account of Mao Zedong's life and thought, Rebecca E. Karl places the revolutionary leader's personal experiences, social visions and theory, military strategies, and developmental and foreign policies in a dynamic narrative of the Chinese revolution. She situates Mao and the revolution in a global setting informed by imperialism, decolonization, and third worldism, and discusses worldwide trends in politics, the economy, military power, and territorial sovereignty.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A balanced view of Mao's life and legacy
- De Douglas A. Greenberg en 06-18-20
De: Rebecca E. Karl
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The English and Their History
- De: Robert Tombs
- Narrado por: James Langton
- Duración: 43 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 678
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 594
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 586
Robert Tombs' momentous The English and Their History is both a startlingly fresh and a uniquely inclusive account of the people who have a claim to be the oldest nation in the world. The English first came into existence as an idea, before they had a common ruler and before the country they lived in even had a name. They have lasted as a recognizable entity ever since, and their defining national institutions can be traced back to the earliest years of their history.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Should be called, The English and their politics
- De Mary Elizabeth Reynolds en 08-24-16
De: Robert Tombs
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Blood and Iron
- The Rise and Fall of the German Empire; 1871-1918
- De: Katja Hoyer
- Narrado por: Natasha Soudek
- Duración: 8 h y 13 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 151
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 129
Before 1871, Germany was not yet a nation but simply an idea. Its founder, Otto von Bismarck, had a formidable task at hand. How would he bring 39 individual states under the yoke of a single Kaiser? How would he convince proud Prussians, Bavarians, and Rhinelanders to become Germans? Once united, could the young European nation wield enough power to rival the empires of Britain and France - all without destroying itself in the process?
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1 out of 5 stars
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Misleading title/subtitle
- De Ethan Brown en 12-15-21
De: Katja Hoyer
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The French Revolution
- A Very Short Introduction, 2nd Edition
- De: William Doyle
- Narrado por: Suzanne Toren
- Duración: 4 h y 38 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 11
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 10
The French Revolution is a time of history made familiar from Dickens, Baroness Orczy, and Tolstoy, as well as the legends of let them eat cake, and tricolors. Beginning in 1789, this period of extreme political and social unrest saw the end of the French monarchy, the death of an extraordinary number of people beneath the guillotine's blade during the Terror, and the rise of Napoleon, as well as far reaching consequences still with us today, such as the enduring ideology of human rights, and decimalization.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Solid Overview - Good for the Uninitiated
- De The Lee Family en 07-07-23
De: William Doyle
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Fascism
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Kevin Passmore
- Narrado por: Pam Ward
- Duración: 6 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 15
Fascism is notoriously hard to define. How do we make sense of an ideology that appeals to streetfighters and intellectuals alike? That is overtly macho in style, yet attracts many women? That calls for a return to tradition while maintaining a fascination with technology? And that preaches violence in the name of an ordered society? In the new edition of this Very Short Introduction, Kevin Passmore brilliantly unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brings Clarity to a Resurging Topic
- De Fernanda Araujo en 03-24-20
De: Kevin Passmore
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Political Philosophy
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: David Miller
- Narrado por: Luci Bell
- Duración: 4 h y 24 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 8
This Very Short Introduction introduces listeners to the key concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessible and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the listener to think clearly and critically about the leading political questions of our time. Miller first investigates how political philosophy tackles basic ethical questions such as "how should we live together in society?"
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3 out of 5 stars
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starts great, well written, very informative but
- De Jonas S. de Almeida en 03-30-22
De: David Miller
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The Spanish Civil War
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Helen Graham
- Narrado por: Jonathan Davis
- Duración: 5 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 11
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 10
Amid the many catastrophes of the 20th century, the Spanish Civil War continues to exert a particular fascination among history buffs and the layperson alike. This Very Short Introduction integrates the political, social, and cultural history of the Spanish Civil War. It sets out the domestic and international context of the war for a general audience. In addition to tracing the course of war, the book locates the war's origins in the cumulative social and cultural anxieties provoked by a process of rapid, uneven, and accelerating modernism taking place all over Europe.
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1 out of 5 stars
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As exciting as a Communist Party meeting...
- De brendan f kelly en 05-26-21
De: Helen Graham
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The First World War
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Michael Howard
- Narrado por: Dennis Kleinman
- Duración: 4 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 19
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 18
By the time the First World War ended in 1918, eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known. This Very Short Introduction audiobook provides a concise and insightful history of the Great War - from the state of Europe in 1914, to the role of the US, the collapse of Russia, and the eventual surrender of the Central Powers.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A very quick synopsis
- De Anonymous User en 11-22-22
De: Michael Howard
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Nothing
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Frank Close
- Narrado por: Ray Chase
- Duración: 4 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 8
This short, smart book tells you everything you need to know about "nothing". What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space - "nothing" - exist? To answer these questions, eminent scientist Frank Close takes us on a lively and accessible journey that ranges from ancient ideas and cultural superstitions to the frontiers of current research, illuminating the story of how scientists have explored the void and the rich discoveries they have made there.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Uniquely insightful
- De James S. en 03-04-23
De: Frank Close
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The French Revolution
- A Very Short Introduction, 2nd Edition
- De: William Doyle
- Narrado por: Suzanne Toren
- Duración: 4 h y 38 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 11
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 10
The French Revolution is a time of history made familiar from Dickens, Baroness Orczy, and Tolstoy, as well as the legends of let them eat cake, and tricolors. Beginning in 1789, this period of extreme political and social unrest saw the end of the French monarchy, the death of an extraordinary number of people beneath the guillotine's blade during the Terror, and the rise of Napoleon, as well as far reaching consequences still with us today, such as the enduring ideology of human rights, and decimalization.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Solid Overview - Good for the Uninitiated
- De The Lee Family en 07-07-23
De: William Doyle
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Fascism
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Kevin Passmore
- Narrado por: Pam Ward
- Duración: 6 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 15
Fascism is notoriously hard to define. How do we make sense of an ideology that appeals to streetfighters and intellectuals alike? That is overtly macho in style, yet attracts many women? That calls for a return to tradition while maintaining a fascination with technology? And that preaches violence in the name of an ordered society? In the new edition of this Very Short Introduction, Kevin Passmore brilliantly unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brings Clarity to a Resurging Topic
- De Fernanda Araujo en 03-24-20
De: Kevin Passmore
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Political Philosophy
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- De: David Miller
- Narrado por: Luci Bell
- Duración: 4 h y 24 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 8
This Very Short Introduction introduces listeners to the key concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessible and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the listener to think clearly and critically about the leading political questions of our time. Miller first investigates how political philosophy tackles basic ethical questions such as "how should we live together in society?"
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3 out of 5 stars
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starts great, well written, very informative but
- De Jonas S. de Almeida en 03-30-22
De: David Miller
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The Spanish Civil War
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Helen Graham
- Narrado por: Jonathan Davis
- Duración: 5 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 11
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 10
Amid the many catastrophes of the 20th century, the Spanish Civil War continues to exert a particular fascination among history buffs and the layperson alike. This Very Short Introduction integrates the political, social, and cultural history of the Spanish Civil War. It sets out the domestic and international context of the war for a general audience. In addition to tracing the course of war, the book locates the war's origins in the cumulative social and cultural anxieties provoked by a process of rapid, uneven, and accelerating modernism taking place all over Europe.
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1 out of 5 stars
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As exciting as a Communist Party meeting...
- De brendan f kelly en 05-26-21
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The First World War
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 19
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 18
By the time the First World War ended in 1918, eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known. This Very Short Introduction audiobook provides a concise and insightful history of the Great War - from the state of Europe in 1914, to the role of the US, the collapse of Russia, and the eventual surrender of the Central Powers.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A very quick synopsis
- De Anonymous User en 11-22-22
De: Michael Howard
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Nothing
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Frank Close
- Narrado por: Ray Chase
- Duración: 4 h y 53 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 8
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This short, smart book tells you everything you need to know about "nothing". What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space - "nothing" - exist? To answer these questions, eminent scientist Frank Close takes us on a lively and accessible journey that ranges from ancient ideas and cultural superstitions to the frontiers of current research, illuminating the story of how scientists have explored the void and the rich discoveries they have made there.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Uniquely insightful
- De James S. en 03-04-23
De: Frank Close
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World War II
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Gerhard L. Weinberg
- Narrado por: Johnny Heller
- Duración: 3 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 24
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 19
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 19
In this Very Short Introduction, Gerhard L. Weinberg provides an introduction to the origins, course, and impact of the war on those who fought and the ordinary citizens who lived through it. Starting by looking at the inter-war years and the German invasion of Poland in September 1939, he examines how the war progressed by examining a number of key events, including the war in the West in 1940, Barbarossa, the German Invasion of the Soviet Union, the expansion of Japan's war with China, developments on the home front, and the Allied victory from 1944-45.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Overdressed... and over here
- De Darwin8u en 03-12-19
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The Cold War (2nd Edition)
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Robert J. McMahon
- Narrado por: Stephen Bel Davies
- Duración: 6 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 7
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 7
The Cold War dominated international life from the end of World War II to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. But how did the conflict begin? Why did it move from its initial origins in Postwar Europe to encompass virtually every corner of the globe? And why, after lasting so long, did the war end so suddenly and unexpectedly? Robert McMahon considers these questions and more, as well as looking at the legacy of the Cold War and its impact on international relations today.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely terrible.
- De Lenore A Breen en 07-08-22
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Existentialism
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Thomas Flynn
- Narrado por: Jay Snyder
- Duración: 4 h y 52 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 6
One of the leading philosophical movements of the 20th century, existentialism has had more impact on literature and the arts than any other school of thought. Focusing on the leading figures of existentialism, including Sartre, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, and Camus, Thomas Flynn offers a concise account of existentialism, explaining the key themes of individuality, free will, and personal responsibility, which marked the movement as a way of life, not just a way of thinking.
De: Thomas Flynn
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Modern China (2nd Edition)
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Rana Mitter
- Narrado por: Mike Cooper
- Duración: 4 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 4
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China today is never out of the news: from international finance to human rights controversies, global coverage of its rising international presence, and the Chinese "economic miracle". It seems to be a country of contradictions: a peasant society with some of the world's most futuristic cities, heir to an ancient civilization that is still trying to find a modern identity. This Very Short Introduction audiobook offers the listener an entry to understanding the world's most populous nation, giving an integrated picture of modern Chinese society, culture, economy, politics, and art.
De: Rana Mitter
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Anarchism
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Colin Ward
- Narrado por: Victor Bevine
- Duración: 3 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 9
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 9
What do anarchists want? It seems easier to classify them by what they don't want, namely, the organizations of the State, and to identify them with rioting and protest rather than with any coherent ideology. But with demonstrations like those against the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund being blamed on anarchists, it is clear that an explanation of what they do stand for is long overdue. Colin Ward provides answers to these questions by considering anarchism from a variety of perspectives....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Dated but OK
- De Berel Dov Lerner en 12-24-23
De: Colin Ward
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The Great Depression and the New Deal
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Eric Rauchway
- Narrado por: Richard Davidson
- Duración: 4 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 8
The New Deal shaped our nation's politics for decades, and was seen by many as tantamount to the "American Way" itself. Now, in this superb compact history, Eric Rauchway offers an informed account of the New Deal and the Great Depression, illuminating its successes and failures.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A quick comprehensive summary
- De Joan Cartmill en 02-21-22
De: Eric Rauchway
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Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Martin Bunton
- Narrado por: Neil Shah
- Duración: 4 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 31
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles in history. In this accessible and stimulating Very Short Introduction, Martin Bunton clearly explains the history of the problem, reducing it to its very essence - a modern territorial contest between two nations and one geographical territory.Providing a clear and fair exploration of the main issues, Bunton explores not only the historical basis of the conflict, but also looks at how and why partition has been so difficult and how efforts to restore peace continue today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Even-handed.
- De Tom Judge en 11-15-23
De: Martin Bunton
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Continental Philosophy
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Simon Critchley
- Narrado por: Stephen Bowlby
- Duración: 4 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 8
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In this enlightening Very Short Introduction, Simon Critchley shows us that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of problems all too often ignored by the analytic tradition. He discusses the ideas and approaches of philosophers such as Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Habermas, Foucault, and Derrida. He also introduces key concepts such as existentialism, nihilism, and phenomonology, by explaining their place in the Continental tradition.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Too focused on the analytic/continental split?
- De KG en 06-02-22
De: Simon Critchley
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Quantum Theory
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: John Polkinghorne
- Narrado por: Dennis Holland
- Duración: 3 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Quantum theory is the most revolutionary discovery in physics since Newton. This book gives a lucid, exciting, and accessible account of the surprising and counterintuitive ideas that shape our understanding of the sub-atomic world. It does not disguise the problems of interpretation that still remain unsettled 75 years after the initial discoveries. Uncertainty, probabilistic physics, complementarity, the problematic character of measurement, and decoherence are among the many topics discussed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must Listen
- De D en 08-14-23
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American Politics
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Richard M. Valelly
- Narrado por: Paul Heitsch
- Duración: 3 h y 57 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 4
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4
American politics seems to grow more contentious and complicated by the day, and whether American democracy works well is hotly debated. Amidst all this roiling partisan argument and confusing claims and counterclaims, there has never been a greater need for an impartial primer on the basics of the American political system.
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Pakistan
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Pippa Virdee
- Narrado por: Shakira Shute
- Duración: 4 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2
This Very Short Introduction looks at Pakistan as one of the two nation-states of the Indian subcontinent that emerged in 1947. Pippa Virdee reaches into the ancient past to demonstrate the influence of trajectories of human settlement and civilization on Pakistan's contemporary political arena, and shows how the longer continuities between the land and its peoples are as important as the short-term changes in the political landscape. She considers Pakistan's religion and society, the state and the military, everyday life, popular culture, languages and literature.
De: Pippa Virdee
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Poetry
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Bernard O'Donoghue
- Narrado por: Roger Clark
- Duración: 5 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 11
In this Very Short Introduction, Bernard O'Donoghue provides a fascinating look at the many different forms of writing which have been called "poetry" - from the Greeks to the present day. As well as questioning what poetry is, he asks what poetry is for, and considers contemporary debates on its value. Is there a universality to poetry? And does it have a duty of public utility and responsibility?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great Primer for Poetry Students
- De Drone Boy en 09-03-22