• How to Start a War

  • The Rise of Extremism, the Fall of Democracy, and the Lead Up to World War II
  • By: Michael Trapani
  • Narrated by: Michael Trapani
  • Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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How to Start a War

By: Michael Trapani
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How To Start a War is unlike any audiobook you’ve ever listened to …

This new and expanded edition includes the complete story arc of How To Start a War, unabridged and with significant new material, as the author originally intended.

Adapted from the popular podcast miniseries of the same name, Michael Trapani immerses listeners in the dramatic events that led to the crime of the century—World War II and the Holocaust—documenting the actions of the criminals who carried it out. Listeners will feel like they are in the room as some of history’s most villainous characters plot to overthrow democracy, impose tyranny, and outmaneuver those who had the power to stop them. Importantly, How To Start a War is a story from the past that can help us understand our world today, with each chapter connecting lessons from history to domestic and geopolitical events of the present day.

This presentation includes an exclusive chapter not available in the original series: entitled “Risk,” it describes Germany’s first gambles on the world stage and the resulting international fallout. It pinpoints the very moment that the world realized it could not trust Hitler.

A gripping blend of narrative storytelling and dramatized scenes and characters, How To Start A War feels like a Golden Age radio drama. Far from a dry history lesson, How To Start a War is a resonant and compelling story about what happens when good people do nothing to stop the worst evils while they still can.

©2024 Michael Trapani (P)2024 Summit Marketing Advisory LLC
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  • Categories: History

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An incredibly captivating story from a unique, exciting perspective voiced by an incredibly gifted voice actor!

This was one of the most attention-grabbing, unique, and entertaining performances rooted in one of the most interesting perspectives focused on the buildup of world world II in Germany. It is unbelievable journey of how a fringe, unpopular, and radical groups and opinions can utilize propaganda, externalized anger, and toxic-nationalism to spearhead one of the most devastating travesties of humanity. All of this written AND voiced by the author, who has an amazing range of characters, voices, figures, while brilliantly mixed to a series of immersive sounds and musical accompaniment with historical recordings, readings, and original sources for an entertaining journey. I did not believe this was a single performer recording until I read the title details, all even more testimony to the author/voice actor’s range and talent. Let me know when the New York Times comes knocking, I’ll look for my quote. My friends Frank, Anthony, Rob, Tim, and Sean all love it as well.

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It was so well done. At times I felt like I was there, in the room. Truly wonderful and scary. The similarities to the world around us today are frightening. The narration was perfect. I enjoyed every moment.

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Obligatory - Really well done

Engaging, thrilling, chilling. Puts you in the room for one on history’s darkest moments. Really excited to see this get expanded in audiobook form!

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