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Bloomsbury presents The War We Never Fought: The British Establishment's Surrender to Drugs, written and read by Peter Hitchens Again and again British politicians, commentators and celebrities intone that 'The War on Drugs has failed'. They then say that this is an argument for abandoning all...

Eleven stories of people across Europe who became unlikely Human Rights Defenders. Across Europe, rising repression is reshaping daily life. Local people helping others are targeted and criminalized for exposing corruption, helping refugees and acting out of kindness. In today’s climate of...

What is Europe? As the old world order crumbles, it has never been more important to understand the epic story of Europe – the world’s smallest and largest, oldest and newest continent. Europe is at once vast and intricate: you can have breakfast in Germany, coffee in the Netherlands and...

Read by the author, Johnny Mercer. Brutally honest, insightful and darkly funny, No Way To Run A Country is former Cabinet minister Johnny Mercer’s account of a tumultuous nine years in Parliament, under five prime ministers, including Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. In this deeply personal...

Até que ponto um único líder pode alterar o curso da história? De Hitler a Stálin, de Churchill a De Gaulle, de Thatcher a Kohl, Carisma e poder explora — com exímia capacidade de análise histórica — como doze figuras surpreendentemente diferentes governaram quase sem restrições e...

Discover how a modest medieval market town evolved into the geopolitical heart of European diplomacy and power. Whether you are prepping for a European getaway or seeking an intriguing commute listen, this captivating urban history delivers. Follow the fascinating transformation of a neutral...

Discover how isolated mountain factions transformed rugged Alpine geography into a global political history powerhouse. Whether you are fueling a long commute or seeking an engaging deep focus listen, this immersive journey brings the epic evolution of a fiercely independent people to life. From...

Experience the gripping European history of a divided constitutional monarchy that forged the modern political landscape. Perfect for deep focus or an enriching commute, this thought-provoking narrative plunges you into an industrial powerhouse defined by internal friction and global ambition...

Uncover the sweeping political history of a fractured territory that transformed into the geopolitical heart of Europe. Whether you are seeking an engaging commute or preparing for international travel, this immersive narrative reveals how a small crossroads survived centuries of imperial...

Discover how a marshy medieval stronghold survived warring empires to become the political capital of the European Union. This immersive urban history traces the captivating evolution of a trade crossroads that repeatedly reinvented itself. Perfect for lifelong learners, it reveals the...

Discover how fierce Alpine warriors and fractured valleys defied empires to forge Europe's ultimate neutral nation. Whether navigating a daily commute or seeking an immersive historical deep dive, this epic narrative transports you to the treacherous mountain passes of the Middle Ages...

Trace a muddy medieval trading post’s sweeping transformation into the political epicenter of modern European history. Whether you are commuting to the office or preparing for a continental journey, immerse yourself in an engaging urban biography of survival, commerce, and relentless...

Master European Union law and conquer complex international policy without drowning in dense legal jargon. Perfect for focused study sessions or a daily commute, this structured guide decodes the intricate balance of power across Europe. Navigate the historic shift from postwar economic ruin to...

Explore the gripping European history of fallen empires and radical revolutions that forged our global geopolitics. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative transforms centuries of fragmented timelines into a cohesive, thought-provoking journey. Experience the epic clash between...

Trace the gripping economic history of a nation that survived collapse to build Europe's ultimate social market. Perfect for your commute or deep study sessions, this analytical journey explores the radical reinventions of a global powerhouse. From monarchy and dictatorship to division and...

AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A vivid and enthralling account of the historical and cultural events that defined Budapest, a unique city in the heart of Europe, on the fault line between East and West—from the critically acclaimed author of Lenin “A compelling portrait of one of...

The final chapter in the Penguin History of Europe series from the acclaimed scholar and author of To Hell and Back After the overwhelming horrors of the first half of the twentieth century, described by Ian Kershaw in his previous book as being 'to Hell and back,' the years from 1950 to 2017...

The Three Edwards is the third audiobook in Thomas B. Costain's The History of the Plantagenet series...

"[Narrator Steven Crossley's] British accent gives his narration an academic-sounding quality fitting for the text. He is clear and precise in pronunciation and enunciation and is suitably expressive throughout." — AudioFile Magazine The Death of Democracy is a riveting audiobook account of...

One is poised on the edge of victory, the other threatened by invasion and defeat yet holding on, his own life in the balance and also that of the free world. In his reconstruction of the 80 days from May 10 to July 31, 1940, the author shows just how close England came to losing the war. He...