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The End of Europe
- Dictators, Demagogues, and the Coming Dark Age
- Narrated by: Eric Martin
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 04-11-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Tantor Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $27.99
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- Alex Noble
- 04-24-18
Frightening
A grim and bleak view of the current state of European politics. But one that needs to be heard. The book takes the subject from multiple angles and sheds light on the players and states who are working for and against the European experiment. Well written and informative this is a great book for anybody who feels confused by subjects like Brexit, Ukraine and rising nationalism in Europe. A frightening read but an important one for those who believe the world can be made a better place through democracy and stemming the global tide against political cynicism.
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- Ernie Acosta
- 06-03-17
Great book. Author goes off the rails in the beginning expressing anti-Trump anti-American sentiment.
Great book. Author goes off the rails in the beginning expressing anti-Trump anti-American sentiment.
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- Eireannach
- 04-14-17
Disappointing, Silly And Really Childish Book.
Would you try another book from James Kirchick and/or Eric Martin?
Yes - Whenever I need a good laugh.
Would you ever listen to anything by James Kirchick again?
Only if I ever need a good laugh.
What didn’t you like about Eric Martin’s performance?
Thought he was pretty emotionless ..........but then again he did have to work with this awful material :(
What character would you cut from The End of Europe?
The Author
Any additional comments?
This Author should probably apply for a job on FOX.
3 of 19 people found this review helpful