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Britain's Gulag
- The Brutal End of Empire in Kenya
- By: Caroline Elkins
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
- Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins
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Only a few years after Britain defeated fascism came the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya - a mass armed rebellion by the Kikuyu people, demanding the return of their land and freedom. The draconian response of Britain's colonial government was to detain nearly the entire Kikuyu population of 1.5 million and to portray them as sub-human savages. Detainees in their thousands - possibly a hundred thousand or more - died from exhaustion, disease, starvation and systemic physical brutality. For decades these events remained untold.
By: Caroline Elkins
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Kofi Annan
- A Life from Beginning to End
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr
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Kofi Annan stands out as one of the most pivotal figures of the early twenty-first century. As the secretary-general of the United Nations, he became an enduring icon and a voice for peace and freedom all over the world.
By: Hourly History
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My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah
- By: Denis Hirson
- Narrated by: Denis Hirson
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
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Witty and deeply poignant, My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah is a breathtaking account of one man being confronted by his past and, ultimately, how his daughter proved to be the key in understanding his own father.
By: Denis Hirson
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Memoirs of an Arabian Princess
- An Accurate Translation of Her Authentic Voice (Writings by Emily Ruete, born Sayyida Salme, Book 1)
- By: Andrea Emily Stumpf
- Narrated by: Andrea Emily Stumpf
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
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Sayyida Salme lived a remarkable life in remarkable times and told the tale more than a century ago in her Memoirs of an Arabian Princess, the first book published by an Arab woman. She was born in 1844 as a princess on the island of Zanzibar, daughter of the great Omani Sayyid Said bin Sultan and his Circassian slave Djilfidan. By the time she published her Memoirs in German in 1886, she had moved from Arab royalty amidst harem politics to the challenges of raising a family as a single mother in a foreign land, with her new Christian name, Emily Ruete.
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The Boer War
- A Captivating Guide to Its Causes, Battles, and Legacy in South Africa (African History)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
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This riveting narrative unfolds a tumultuous chapter in history where ambition, resilience, and tragedy collide on the sun-scorched plains of South Africa. Embark on a journey through time where the indomitable spirit of the Boer farmers clashed with the might of the British Empire, driven by dreams of expansion and the glittering allure of gold and diamonds.
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Nelson Mandela (2nd Edition)
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Elleke Boehmer
- Narrated by: Zoleka Vundla
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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A pathbreaking analysis of the relationship between Mandela the myth, and Mandela the historical figure, this book looks at the way images, stories, and politics have been combined to create the iconic image of Mandela that we know today. Boehmer explores the long trajectory of Mandela's life, explaining first the historical and political context of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and then the post-apartheid period of difficult reconciliation, including the shifts and changes in Mandela's reputation since the millennium.
By: Elleke Boehmer
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Britain's Gulag
- The Brutal End of Empire in Kenya
- By: Caroline Elkins
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
- Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Only a few years after Britain defeated fascism came the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya - a mass armed rebellion by the Kikuyu people, demanding the return of their land and freedom. The draconian response of Britain's colonial government was to detain nearly the entire Kikuyu population of 1.5 million and to portray them as sub-human savages. Detainees in their thousands - possibly a hundred thousand or more - died from exhaustion, disease, starvation and systemic physical brutality. For decades these events remained untold.
By: Caroline Elkins
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Kofi Annan
- A Life from Beginning to End
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Kofi Annan stands out as one of the most pivotal figures of the early twenty-first century. As the secretary-general of the United Nations, he became an enduring icon and a voice for peace and freedom all over the world.
By: Hourly History
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My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah
- By: Denis Hirson
- Narrated by: Denis Hirson
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Witty and deeply poignant, My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah is a breathtaking account of one man being confronted by his past and, ultimately, how his daughter proved to be the key in understanding his own father.
By: Denis Hirson
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Memoirs of an Arabian Princess
- An Accurate Translation of Her Authentic Voice (Writings by Emily Ruete, born Sayyida Salme, Book 1)
- By: Andrea Emily Stumpf
- Narrated by: Andrea Emily Stumpf
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Sayyida Salme lived a remarkable life in remarkable times and told the tale more than a century ago in her Memoirs of an Arabian Princess, the first book published by an Arab woman. She was born in 1844 as a princess on the island of Zanzibar, daughter of the great Omani Sayyid Said bin Sultan and his Circassian slave Djilfidan. By the time she published her Memoirs in German in 1886, she had moved from Arab royalty amidst harem politics to the challenges of raising a family as a single mother in a foreign land, with her new Christian name, Emily Ruete.
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The Boer War
- A Captivating Guide to Its Causes, Battles, and Legacy in South Africa (African History)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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This riveting narrative unfolds a tumultuous chapter in history where ambition, resilience, and tragedy collide on the sun-scorched plains of South Africa. Embark on a journey through time where the indomitable spirit of the Boer farmers clashed with the might of the British Empire, driven by dreams of expansion and the glittering allure of gold and diamonds.
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Nelson Mandela (2nd Edition)
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Elleke Boehmer
- Narrated by: Zoleka Vundla
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
A pathbreaking analysis of the relationship between Mandela the myth, and Mandela the historical figure, this book looks at the way images, stories, and politics have been combined to create the iconic image of Mandela that we know today. Boehmer explores the long trajectory of Mandela's life, explaining first the historical and political context of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and then the post-apartheid period of difficult reconciliation, including the shifts and changes in Mandela's reputation since the millennium.
By: Elleke Boehmer
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The Ghana Empire: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Trading Empires of Medieval West Africa
- Western Africa
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
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Many people know about the Mali Empire and its famous ruler, Mansa Musa. But did you know there was a major empire that came before it? Medieval African history tends to get ignored in favor of medieval European history. However, there is so much rich history to uncover, especially in the region of West Africa. The Ghana Empire is considered one of the greatest empires in African history. There was an abundance of gold in the region, and the Ghana Empire was a powerful trading partner. Advancements were made in administration, allowing it to become a dominant power in the region.
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Scramble for Africa: A Captivating Guide to Imperial Rivalries, Heroic Battles, and the Unfolding Legacy of the Continent, Including the Zulu War
- Exploring Africa’s Past
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
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Step into a world where bold explorers and fierce warriors shaped a continent's destiny. This audiobook takes you on a breathtaking ride through Africa's past, revealing secrets of courage and conquest!
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Philosophical Journeys
- Exploring Africa for Intellectual Enlightenment
- By: Anthony Farrior
- Narrated by: Ed Strong
- Length: 8 mins
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Africa, a continent teeming with diversity, culture, and history, has long been a destination for explorers seeking knowledge and enlightenment. While often portrayed through the lens of its natural wonders and political struggles, Africa has also been a crucible for intellectual exploration.
By: Anthony Farrior
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Moederland
- Nine Daughters of South Africa
- By: Cato Pedder
- Narrated by: Michelene Aiton
- Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins
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How did South Africa turn out the way it did? In Moederland - 'Motherland', in Afrikaans - Cato Pedder takes us on an eye-opening journey across four centuries, tracing the country's turbulent past and the rise and fall of apartheid (and her family's charged legacy) through the lives of nine very different women.
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Fascinating, thought-provoking history
- By Anonymous User on 27-04-24
By: Cato Pedder
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An African History of Africa
- From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
- By: Zeinab Badawi
- Narrated by: Zeinab Badawi
- Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins
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For too long, Africa's history has been neglected. Dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, its past has been fragmented, overlooked and denied its rightful place in our global story. Now, Zeinab Badawi guides us through Africa's spectacular history, from the origins of humanity, through ancient civilisations and medieval empires with powerful queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence.
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Well researched but very predictable
- By Inge on 20-04-24
By: Zeinab Badawi
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Ethiopia
- A Captivating Guide to Ethiopian History and the Second Italo-Abyssinian War (Exploring Africa’s Past)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
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Two manuscripts in one audiobook: History of Ethiopia: A Captivating Guide to Ethiopian History and The Italian Invasion of Ethiopia: A Captivating Guide to Mussolini's War in Abyssinia. Listen today to learn more about Ethiopia!