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Brought to you by Penguin. Adolf Hitler is one of the most studied men in history, and yet the most important things we think we know about him are wrong. As Brendan Simms's major new biography shows, Hitler's main preoccupation was not, as widely believed, the threat of Bolshevism, but that of...

Did you know that 233 soldiers of the Indian Army were cordoned off for almost three months without food in the jungles of Africa?How did a UN peacekeeping mission turn into a war for dignity, a war for the Indian tricolour?The year was 2000. Sierra Leone, in West Africa, had been ravaged by...

This landmark volume, edited and introduced by Anand Teltumbde and Suraj Yengde, establishes B.R. Ambedkar as the most powerful advocate of equality and fraternity in modern India. While the vibrant Dalit movement recognizes Ambedkar as an agent for social change, the intellectual class has...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a New York Times Bestseller, a landmark biography of George Washington. In Washington: A Life celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation. With a breadth and depth matched by no other one-volume life of...

Brought to you by Penguin. *Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter* THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK IS 'A MONUMENT TO THE HUMAN SPIRIT' One of the most famous accounts of living under the Nazi regime comes from the diary of a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl, Anne Frank. Edited by her father Otto H. Frank and...

Through his jail diary, a real Bhagat Singh emerges—one who is without the hat or a gun, one who had an acute scholarly mind and a robust socialist persona.

Elon Musk Ki Biography by Digant Rai provides an in-depth look at the life and achievements of Elon Musk, covering his journey from a young entrepreneur to one of the world’s most influential innovators and business magnates.

'Eddie looked evil in the eye and met it with joy and kindness . . . [his] philosophy is life-affirming' – Daily Express Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku made a vow to smile every day and now believes he is the ‘happiest man on earth’. In his inspirational memoir, he pays tribute to those who...

‘‘मैं नास्तिक क्यों हूँ और अन्य लेख’’ भगत सिंह द्वारा लिखित एक महत्वपूर्ण वैचारिक और विचारोत्तेजक पुस्तक है, जो उनके क्रांतिकारी विचारों और दर्शन को दर्शाती है। यह पुस्तक केवल स्वतंत्रता संग्राम की बात नहीं करती, बल्कि सामाजिक, धार्मिक और राजनीतिक सोच पर भी गहराई से प्रकाश डालती है। यह पुस्तक भगत सिंह के प्रमुख लेखों और विचारों का संग्रह है। इसमें उनका प्रसिद्ध लेख ‘‘मैं नास्तिक क्यों हूँ?’’

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar: Biography of Babasaheb by Pankaj Kishor highlights the life and achievements of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a champion of social justice and the architect of the Indian Constitution. The biography focuses on his struggle for Dalit rights and his monumental role in shaping modern India.

Sambhaji Maharaj by Medha Deshmukh Bhaskaran is the Hindi translation of the story of the life and death of Sambhaji, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The biography narrates his bravery, leadership, and ultimate sacrifice.

The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, Long Walk to Freedom brilliantly re-creates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela's destiny. Emotive, compelling, and uplifting, Long Walk to Freedom is the exhilarating story of an epic life; a story of hardship, resilience, and ultimate triumph told with the clarity and eloquence of a born leader.

R.N. Kao: A Complete Biography by Vipul Kumar covers the life and career of Rameshwar Nath Kao, the first chief of RAW (Research and Analysis Wing). It highlights his contributions to India's intelligence operations and his legacy as a key figure in Indian espionage history.

From the dark days of World War II through the Cold War, Sergey A. Kondrashev was a major player in Russia’s notorious KGB espionage apparatus. Rising through its ranks through hard work and keen understanding of how the spy and political games are played, he “handled” American and British defectors, recruited Western operatives as double agents, served as a ranking officer at the East Berlin and Vienna KGB bureaus, and tackled special assignments from the Kremlin.

Leonardo Da Vinci - An Autobiography by Vinod Kumar Mishra provides a detailed look into the life and genius of Leonardo da Vinci, one of history’s greatest polymaths. The audiobook explores his extraordinary contributions in art, science, engineering, and mathematics. It offers readers an in-depth view of his creative mind, innovations, and enduring legacy as an artist and visionary thinker.

The definitive biography of the great soldier-statesman by the New York Times bestselling author of The Storm of War Austerlitz, Borodino, Waterloo: his battles are among the greatest in history, but Napoleon Bonaparte was far more than a military genius and astute leader of men. Like George...

My Autobiography by Dr B.R. Ambedkar offers a profound insight into the life of one of India's most significant social reformers. The audiobook covers his challenges, ambitions and accomplishments, as well as his role in shaping India's Constitution and advocating for the rights of the oppressed.

காற்றும் கனலும் கலந்தாற்போல் ஒரு பேரொளி அங்கு தோன்றியது. பஞ்ச பூதங்கள் அதனுள் ஒடுங்கின. தேவர்களும் சப்த...

Napoleon Bonaparte by Vimal Kumar chronicles the life of one of history’s most ambitious and influential leaders, Napoleon Bonaparte. The biography covers his rise from a military officer to the Emperor of France, his role in the French Revolution, his military campaigns, and his lasting legacy. The audiobook serves as an inspirational account of ambition, leadership, and power.

A gripping, groundbreaking biography of the combative man whose genius and force of will created modern capitalism. Founder of a dynasty, builder of the original Grand Central, creator of an impossibly vast fortune, Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt is an American icon. Humbly born on Staten...