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विष्णुभट्ट गोडशे द्वारा लिखा 1857 के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम का एकमात्र आँखों देखा विवरण और प्रसिद्ध हिन्दी कथाकार अमृतलाल नागर का उतना ही सरल और सटीक अनुवाद। पुस्तक की घटनाएं चित्रपट की तरह एक सूत्र में बंधी हुई आगे बढ़ती हैं। हर दृश्य, हर घटना का वर्णन इतना मार्मिक, रोमाचंक और जीवंत है कि पाठक उसमें आकंठ डूब जाता है।

History Encyclopedia: World War II Begins brings the gripping early years of WWII to life with thrilling stories, bold invasions, and unforgettable battles. Listen as Hitler's armies storm France, witness the daring evacuation at Dunkirk, and see the skies light up during the Battle of Britain. Follow the clash of nations as Italy joins the fight, the USSR is drawn into the storm, and powerful operations like Overlord and Husky reshape the war.

The global battle of World War II and the inspiring story of India's fight for independence. From the dramatic Japanese surrender and the end of European colonialism, to the changes in Europe and the Far East after the war, listeners will hear how the world transformed after this massive conflict. The story doesn't stop there!

Step back in time with the History Encyclopedia: Ancient History, an exciting journey through the earliest chapters of human civilization! Perfect for curious kids and young adults, this audiobook explores the fascinating origins of humanity - from the very first humans to the rise of powerful ancient civilizations. Discover what history is, meet the people of the prehistoric age, and uncover the amazing art they created.

Back to the early days of the war, where Germany's invasion set off a chain of epic battles. Experience the intense Battle of Marne, where the fate of Europe hung in the balance. As the war spreads across the seas, Germany's mighty submarines bring danger to every ship, while brave pilots take to the skies in dogfights high above the trenches.

‘‘गाँधी काम-भावना की दुर्दम्य शक्ति से जीवनपर्यंत आक्रान्त रहे। उन्होंने ब्रह्मचर्य व्रत, अर्थात पत्नी के साथ शारीरिक सम्बन्ध का त्याग सन् 1906 में ही ले लिया था। पर वे स्त्री-पुरुष सम्बन्ध के आकर्षण से कभी मुक्त नहीं हो सके। जिसे गाँधीजी ने जीवन के उत्तरार्ध में ‘ब्रह्मचर्य प्रयोग’ कहा, उसके गम्भीर अध्ययन के बाद वह मोह और आकर्षण ही लगता है। स्वयं गाँधीजी ने अपनी आत्मकथा लिखने में तथा उस के बारह वर्ष बाद भी स्वीकार किया है कि वे ‘इन्द्रिय नियन्त्रण’ रखने में कठिनाई महसूस करते हैं। अर्थात् 57 और 69 वर्ष की आयु में भी उनका ब्रह्मचर्य एक सचेत प्रयत्न था, सहजावस्था नहीं।

The French Revolution, beginning with the Reformation and Counter-Reformation that set the stage for a radical shift in French society. Learn about the Aristocratic Revolt in France that sparked the flames of revolution, and follow the turmoil of 1789 when the old order crumbled, giving birth to a new French regime. The audiobook explores the Reign of Terror, the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the political, economic, and social changes that shaped Europe and the world.

What were the major Wars fought during the mid-nineteenth and twentieth centuries? What led to the beginning of World War I? Let us find answers to many more questions like these through this informative audiobook encyclopedia.

Imagine being a 13-year-old girl in love with boys, school, family - life itself. Then suddenly, in a matter of hours, your life is shattered by the arrival of a foreign army. This is the memoir of Elli Friedmann, who was 13 years old in March 1944, when the Nazis invaded Hungary. It describes her descent into the hell of Auschwitz, a concentration camp where, because of her golden braids, she was selected for work instead of extermination. In intimate, excruciating details she recounts what it was like.

The powerful Mughal Empire, the rise of Islam, and the legacy of the Normans in shaping modern Europe. Explore important milestones like the Domesday Book, the Magna Carta, and England's quest for dominance - each explained in clear, kid-friendly language with vivid descriptions that bring history to life.

After unwittingly helping her mother poison King Louis XIV, 17-year-old alchemist Mirabelle Monvoisin is forced to see her mother's Shadow Society in a horrifying new light: They're not heroes of the people, as they've always claimed to be, but murderers. She herself included. Mira tries to ease her guilt by brewing helpful curatives, but her hunger tonics and headache remedies cannot right past wrongs or save the dissenters whom her mother vows to purge.