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 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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The Greater Middle East, which Robert D. Kaplan defines as the vast region between the Mediterranean and China, encompassing much of the Arab world, parts of northern Africa, and Asia, existed for millennia as the crossroads of empire....
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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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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 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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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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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 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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The Greater Middle East, which Robert D. Kaplan defines as the vast region between the Mediterranean and China, encompassing much of the Arab world, parts of northern Africa, and Asia, existed for millennia as the crossroads of empire....
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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History of China
- By kennedy millsap on 10-22-23
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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 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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Magnificent Delusions
- Pakistan, the United States, and an Epic History of Misunderstanding
- By: Husain Haqqani
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
- Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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A character-driven history that describes the alliance between America and Pakistan, written by a uniquely insightful participant: Pakistan's former ambassador to the US....
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It it Delusions or Sleeping with the Enemy
- By Shah Alam on 01-28-14
By: Husain Haqqani
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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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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.
By: Peter Jackson
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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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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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The White Mosque
- A Memoir
- By: Sofia Samatar
- Narrated by: Sofia Samatar
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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In the late nineteenth century, a group of German-speaking Mennonites traveled from Russia into Central Asia, where their charismatic leader predicted Christ would return. Over a century later, Sofia Samatar joins a tour following their path....
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Outstanding book and narration.
- By J.W. on 06-08-23
By: Sofia Samatar
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War, Coups, and Terror
- Pakistan's Army in Years of Turmoil
- By: Brian Cloughley
- Narrated by: Fleet Cooper
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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In recent years, Pakistan has changed from being a state of regional strategic significance to one of major global importance....
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Overall pretty good.
- By Glaudrung on 08-08-18
By: Brian Cloughley
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Genghis Khan: A Life from Beginning to End
- One Hour History: Military Generals, Book 3
- By: Henry Freeman
- Narrated by: Richard Peterson
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Genghis Khan was the most unlikely of conquerors. An orphan of the Mongolian Steppes, his rise went all but unnoticed by all the great powers around him....
By: Henry Freeman
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The Mongol Empire
- Ancient Empires
- By: History Nerds
- Narrated by: Peter Ackerman
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Embark on an epic journey through the windswept expanses of Central Asia with The Mongol Empire, a gripping chronicle that unveils the awe-inspiring rise and far-reaching legacy of the Mongol Empire.
By: History Nerds
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Fantastic!
- By Jefferson on 05-08-23
By: David McMillan
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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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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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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....
By: Joanna Lillis
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Mongol Empire
- A History from Beginning to End
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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The Mongol Empire, founded by Genghis Khan and continued by his heirs, was one of the largest and most powerful the world has ever seen. Modern China was created from the remnants of the Mongol Empire, and at its peak, this empire controlled one-sixth of the total landmass of the world....
By: Hourly History
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Sky Train
- Tibetan Women on the Edge of History
- By: Canyon Sam
- Narrated by: Donna Postel
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
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Through a lyrical narrative of her journey to Tibet in 2007, activist Canyon Sam contemplates modern history from the perspective of Tibetan women....
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Knowledge
- By Kimberly on 08-25-13
By: Canyon Sam
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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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The Lovers
- Afghanistan's Romeo and Juliet, the True Story of How They Defied Their Families and Escaped an Honor Killing
- By: Rod Nordland
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Zakia and Ali were from different tribes, but they grew up on neighboring farms in the hinterlands of Afghanistan....
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Eye Opening and Heart Breaking
- By Rachel Coats on 03-15-16
By: Rod Nordland
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In the Camps
- China's High-Tech Penal Colony
- By: Darren Byler
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
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How China used a network of surveillance to intern over a million people and produce a system of control previously unknown in human history....
By: Darren Byler
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Across Many Mountains
- A Tibetan Family's Epic Journey from Oppression to Freedom
- By: Yangzom Brauen
- Narrated by: Yangzom Brauen
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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A powerful, emotional memoir and an extraordinary portrait of three generations of Tibetan women....
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Excellent all around!
- By Lynn on 09-06-12
By: Yangzom Brauen