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How the Scots Invented the Modern World
- De: Arthur Herman
- Narrado por: Robert Ian Mackenzie
- Duración: 18 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 513
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 456
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 457
Who formed the first literate society? Who invented our modern ideas of democracy and free market capitalism? The Scots. As historian and author Arthur Herman reveals, in the 18th and 19th centuries Scotland made crucial contributions to science, philosophy, literature, education, medicine, commerce, and politics - contributions that have formed and nurtured the modern West ever since. This book is not just about Scotland: it is an exciting account of the origins of the modern world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Eagerly Awaited Audiobook
- De Lulu en 09-01-16
- How the Scots Invented the Modern World
- De: Arthur Herman
- Narrado por: Robert Ian Mackenzie
Fantastic story
Revisado: 09-12-17
What about Robert Ian Mackenzie’s performance did you like?
Perfect narrator.
Any additional comments?
Somehow I was put off by the title, thinking it was a gimmick book. This is the best overview of the many Scottish contributions to the society of modern man. It has rekindled my appetite for learning about the modern foundations of liberty. The myriad of essential works written by the Scottish enlightenment is astounding. They really did invent our modern world and renewed my interest in exploring my family roots.
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The French and Indian War and the Conquest of New France
- De: William R. Nester
- Narrado por: Philip Benoit
- Duración: 17 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Narración:3 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 20
The French and Indian War was the world's first truly global conflict. When the French lost to the British in 1763, they lost their North American empire along with most of their colonies in the Caribbean, India, and West Africa. In The French and Indian War and the Conquest of New France, the only comprehensive account from the French perspective, William R. Nester explains how and why the French were defeated.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Mistitled and Poorly Focused, but other than that...
- De Nancy en 02-27-18
A great narrative of the Real First World War
Revisado: 06-25-17
What made the experience of listening to The French and Indian War and the Conquest of New France the most enjoyable?
This book is the first I've read that explained how France lost it's hold in the new world.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The French and Indian War and the Conquest of New France?
It brought to light and life the struggle for power in the 18th century western nations, and showed how the inattentive, capricious leadership of the French royals cost them everything by setting the stage for the revolution.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Philip Benoit?
Anyone who actually speaks French. He murdered the pronunciation of the names and titles to the point of distraction. For me, this was the major flaw in an otherwise well written, thoroughly documented book. Simon Vance would have done much better.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
How France lost the new world.
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Alexander Hamilton
- De: Ron Chernow
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
- Duración: 35 h y 58 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 24,690
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 21,396
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 21,266
Historians have long told the story of America’s birth as the triumph of Jefferson’s democratic ideals over the aristocratic intentions of Hamilton. Chernow presents an entirely different man, whose legendary ambitions were motivated not merely by self-interest but by passionate patriotism and a stubborn will to build the foundations of American prosperity and power.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Outstanding & Riveting Book!
- De Kevin en 03-04-05
- Alexander Hamilton
- De: Ron Chernow
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
Surprisingly Good
Revisado: 12-18-14
Would you listen to Alexander Hamilton again? Why?
Yes, I would listen again. There's alot of material here, and a second reading would help to retain the facts.
What other book might you compare Alexander Hamilton to and why?
A good companion book would be Fallen Founder, the life of Aaron Burr. Between the two books you will better understand the dynamics of the times, much of which has been distorted in the last two centuries.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No. It's too long for that.
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A Tale of Two Cities [Tantor]
- De: Charles Dickens
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 13 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7,527
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 6,567
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 6,610
A Tale of Two Cities is one of Charles Dickens's most exciting novels. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, it tells the story of a family threatened by the terrible events of the past. Doctor Manette was wrongly imprisoned in the Bastille for 18 years without trial by the aristocratic authorities.
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5 out of 5 stars
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it's the singer not the song*
- De Maynard en 11-09-13
- A Tale of Two Cities [Tantor]
- De: Charles Dickens
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
Alltime classic
Revisado: 12-18-14
What did you love best about A Tale of Two Cities [Tantor]?
Simon Vance is amazing. He brings real life to this story and all the characters.
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