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This brilliant new audiobook explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen, and the worst. The Plantagenets – their story is the story of Britain. England’s greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over England through eight...

Spanning the years 1940 to 1965, Defender of the Realm, the third volume of William Manchester’s The Last Lion, picks up shortly after Winston Churchill became prime minister - when his tiny island nation stood alone against the overwhelming might of Nazi Germany. The Churchill portrayed by Manchester and Reid is a man of indomitable courage, lightning-fast intellect, and an irresistible will to action.

No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller Best-selling author Tom Bower reveals the making of a monarch – King Charles III King Charles faces many challenges as he succeeds his mother to the throne. Despite his hard work and genuine concern for the disadvantaged, King Charles III has struggled in the past...

Perhaps no other figure in American history is more shrouded in myth and legend than David ("Davy") Crockett, the Tennessee frontiersman whose death at the Alamo in 1836 ensured his place in the Valhalla of American heroes. Crockett himself was responsible for much of the folklore about his life. A gregarious, fun-loving man, he was more than capable of spinning tall tales over a "horn" of liquor.

For over seventy years and five generations, the enslaved families of Prince George's County, Maryland, filed hundreds of suits for their freedom against a powerful circle of slaveholders, taking their cause all the way to the Supreme Court. Between 1787 and 1861, these lawsuits challenged the legitimacy of slavery in American law and put slavery on trial in the nation's capital. Piecing together evidence once dismissed in court and buried in the archives, William Thomas tells an intricate and intensely human story of the enslaved families.

Dive into the exhilarating journey of Three Midshipmen, the first installment in a captivating series that chronicles the lives of three inseparable friends—Terence, Jack, and Alick. Their bond is forged in the challenging environment of boarding school, where they bravely confront bullies together. As they transition into naval life, each embarks on separate adventures aboard different ships. Yet, the sea has its own plans, bringing them together amidst fierce battles, treacherous storms, and encounters with pirates. Join them as they navigate the challenges of friendship and loyalty, ...

In the captivating Volume III of this series on the Hanoverian Kings, historian Justin McCarthy is joined by his son, Justin Hartly McCarthy, a progressive Irish MP. Together, they vividly explore the life of the obstinate George III, the audacious radical John Wilkes, and the tumultuous American Colonies. Discover the deeply compassionate Charles James Fox, the explosive Gordon Riots that rocked London, and the insightful Edmund Burke as they delve into Britains complex Indian policy. They also spotlight the brave and enigmatic Younger Pitt, who courageously confronted the rising fears of ...

Explore the intriguing reign of Edward III, who held the English throne for five decades, from 1327 to 1377. As expressed by William Warburton, Edward III was a true Englishman, characterized by his audacity, pride, and a unique love for his countrymen. Despite his seemingly incoherent policies and disregard for foreigners, his reign marked a significant era of transition and development. His victories in Creci and Poitiers may stir English hearts, yet the true honor of his era lies in the gradual expansion of liberty and the reduction of privilege. This podcast, narrated by Pamela Nagami, M.D...

'If a house could gossip, this is the book that Hampton Court would whisper. An enjoyable and readable stroll through 500 years of Hampton Court history: royal residents, common visitors, thieves, invaders and ghosts’ PHILIPPA GREGORY For centuries, Hampton Court has been a place of power...

Welcome to the weekly Will He Talk Podcast, where my name is Will and ima talk. I talk about self help topics as a full time content creator while sharing the newest music and videos/movies I've been watching the past week.

"It's about the journey, not the destination!" This podcast showcases the beautiful community nurtured by the students of FSC. Tune in biweekly during the school year to hear from fellow students, "campus celebrities," and more straight from the Moc Mover.

Read by the author, Robert Hardman. The instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, updated with exclusive new material on the tests and triumphs of 2025 'Scoops aplenty are here . . . An irresistible insider account of momentous royal events' – Melanie Reid, The Times 'Fascinating . . . the book...

Read by the author, Robert Hardman. The instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, updated with exclusive new material covering the turbulent events of 2024, including the serious health challenges facing the King and Princess of Wales. 'Scoops aplenty are here . . . An irresistible insider account...

An intensely moving account of George III’s doomed attempt to create a happy, harmonious family, written with astonishing emotional force from a stunning new history writer. George III came to the throne in 1760 as a man with a mission. He wanted to be a new kind of king, one whose power was...

Afghanistan, 2008. After their eighteen-month epic tour of Helmand Province, the troops of 3 Para are back. This time, the weight of experience weighs heavily on their shoulders. In April 2006 the elite 3 Para Battle Group was despatched to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on a tour that has...

‘Popular history at its very best, thought-provoking and accessible. Underpinned by serious research, and written with panache, it summons up a vanished world’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH This is an astonishing new account of Alexander the Great – one of the most important figures of the ancient...

AS SEEN IN THE TIMES AND UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL The Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller ‘THE ROYAL BOOK OF THE YEAR’ Daily Mail THIS CRISIS IS AS BIG AS THE ABDICATION – SAYS LACEY, HISTORICAL ADVISOR TO THE CROWN. The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they...

An accomplished former ghostwriter and book researcher who worked with Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Ben Bradlee, and Hillary Clinton goes behind-the-scenes of the national s capital to tell the story of how she survived the exciting, but self-important and self-promoting world of the Beltway...

Commercialization and globalization, coupled with a decline in U.S. Defense spending, have ushered in a new era for the U.S. Defense industry. The Pentagon is off to a slow start, however, in weathering the current transition.

A day that will live in infamy.... Nothing to fear but fear itself.... Ask not what your country can do for you.... Ich bin ein Berliner.... Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall. These are actual historic recordings. The sound quality represents the available audio technology of the era and varies by recording.