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First published in 1925, No More Parades received high praise from critics, with The Observer declaring the initial 100 pages to easily surpass in truth, brilliance, and subtlety everything else that has yet been written in England about the physical circumstances and moral atmosphere of the war. As the second novel in the Parades End tetralogy, it follows army captain Christopher Tietjens—a former civil servant and statistician—alongside his beautiful yet cruel wife Sylvia, and his jealous and tempestuous godfather, General Campion. Set in the tumultuous backdrop of Rouen, France in 1917,...

'Michael Sheridan is one of the best informed and wisest writers on China' - Chris Patten, last governor of Hong Kong The Red Emperor presents an eye-opening portrait of Xi Jinping, the man who presides over 1.4 billion people and the second largest economy on earth. Born a 'princeling' to one...

Join us as we "time travel," using newspapers, and novels to explore what life was like 160 years ago, In the Victorian Era! Each episode will be host banter, narration of a short story, break down of said short story, for you the 21st century listener, reading the nonfiction section, and then breaking that down, followed by a summary and a relaxing outro.

"Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands" was a popular radio show that aired from 1943 to 1950. The show featured live performances from some of the most popular big bands of the era, including Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Glenn Miller. The show was created as a way to boost morale during World War II, and it quickly became a hit with audiences all over the country. Each episode of "Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands" featured a different band performing live in front of a studio audience. The show was known for its high-quality sound engineering, which captured the energy and excitement of ...