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James
- A Novel
- De: Percival Everett
- Narrado por: Dominic Hoffman
- Duración: 7 h y 49 m
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When Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he runs away until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck has faked his own death to escape his violent father. As all readers/listeners of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond.
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This is the real story of Huck…
- De Poor Fisherman en 04-07-24
- James
- A Novel
- De: Percival Everett
- Narrado por: Dominic Hoffman
Beautifully written slave narrative
Revisado: 06-24-25
The humanity of James and the enslaved characters for each other was inspiring. At the same time, it is disappointing. I don't believe any human being can endure that kind of generational abuse and keep their humanity. It's an excellent book. Everyone should read it. Thank you, Percival Everett.
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Impostor of Rome: A Novel of Ancient Rome
- The First Emperor Series, Book 1
- De: Terry Cloutier
- Narrado por: Laki Rafael
- Duración: 14 h y 24 m
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This is the story of a slave and a future emperor—two men entwined by destiny, the will of the gods, and a deadly secret.
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Great story idea
- De Darren Colvin en 06-22-25
- Impostor of Rome: A Novel of Ancient Rome
- The First Emperor Series, Book 1
- De: Terry Cloutier
- Narrado por: Laki Rafael
Great story idea
Revisado: 06-22-25
I liked the impostor storyline. I thought it was a fresh take on a historical fiction narrative. This was not my favorite book of his. I thought The Nine (the Lord of Corwick) was better. But I would recommend this and I’ll read the next installment.
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An African History of Africa
- From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
- De: Zeinab Badawi
- Narrado por: Zeinab Badawi
- Duración: 15 h y 32 m
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For too long, Africa’s history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Now, Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight. In this fascinating book, Badawi guides us through Africa’s spectacular history—from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilizations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence.
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Introductory History
- De Wally Brewer en 05-14-25
- An African History of Africa
- From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
- De: Zeinab Badawi
- Narrado por: Zeinab Badawi
Excellent book! Everyone should read it. Or listen.
Revisado: 03-05-25
A thorough telling of the history of Africa. The history we were never taught us school. It turns out that Africa had the greatest military tactician in history. His tactics are still taught today. It had universities and schools to rival anything in Europe. And it had warrior queens more fierce than Budica. It is Great book! A must listen!
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Pride of Carthage
- De: David Anthony Durham
- Narrado por: Dick Hill
- Duración: 27 h y 5 m
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This epic retelling of the legendary Carthaginian military leader's assault on the Roman empire begins in Ancient Spain, where Hannibal Barca sets out with tens of thousands of soldiers and 30 elephants. After conquering the Roman city of Saguntum, Hannibal wages his campaign through the outposts of the empire, shrewdly befriending peoples disillusioned by Rome and, with dazzling tactics, outwitting the opponents who believe the land route he has chosen is impossible.
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Unseemly
- De John en 05-29-12
- Pride of Carthage
- De: David Anthony Durham
- Narrado por: Dick Hill
I loved it!!
Revisado: 10-05-24
Hannibal’s journey to war with Rome is a fascinating piece of history. Telling the story through the eyes of a common Carthaginian soldier, an orphaned camp follower, and a Numidian former Roman slave made it brilliant.
Thank you Mr. Durham for making it very clear that Hannibal, one of the greatest military generals of all time, was an African man of color who led an army of majority black infantry and Calvary dealt Rome its greatest defeats. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.
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Anatomy of a Heretic
- De: David Mark
- Narrado por: Toby Longworth
- Duración: 10 h y 50 m
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London, 1628. Nicolaes de Pelgrom, assassin and devoted servant of George Villiers, will do whatever his master asks of him—even if that means enduring the perilous voyage to the Indies to exact a grieving widow's revenge. Making that same journey is Jeronimus Cornelisz, a conniving apothecary determined to escape the backstreets of Amsterdam and become rich beyond imagination. Hired by a criminal mastermind to escort precious cargo to the Indies, he will kill anyone who stands in his way.
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Beautifully written 16th century psychological thriller
- De Darren Colvin en 07-29-24
- Anatomy of a Heretic
- De: David Mark
- Narrado por: Toby Longworth
Beautifully written 16th century psychological thriller
Revisado: 07-29-24
I general like David Mark’s writing style. It’s very poetic in an unpretentious way. His style lends itself well to gritty crime drama or psychological thrillers. Setting the seedy underbelly of 16th century merchant as the back drop, put it over the top for me. I loved it!
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Sword of the War God
- De: Tim Hodkinson
- Narrado por: Justin Avoth
- Duración: 19 h y 3 m
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436 AD. The Burgundars are confident of destroying Rome's legions. Their forces are strong and they have beaten the Romans in battle before. But they are annihilated, their king killed, his people scattered. Their fabled treasure is lost. For Rome has new allies: the Huns, whose taste for bloodshed knows no bounds.
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A must listen for fans of historical fiction!!
- De Darren Colvin en 07-18-24
- Sword of the War God
- De: Tim Hodkinson
- Narrado por: Justin Avoth
A must listen for fans of historical fiction!!
Revisado: 07-18-24
It’s a great story weaving in Norse Sagas with actual historic events. Very well done
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Excalibur
- The Arthurian Chronicles, Book 1
- De: Peter Gibbons
- Narrado por: Sean Barrett
- Duración: 10 h y 13 m
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A country left in ruins after the fall of the Roman Empire is plundered and broken. Saxon hordes have invaded and conquered the East coast of Britain in a blood-soaked Great War which tore the old kingdoms apart. From Bernicia to Kent, land and kingdoms are now under Saxon rule. But these new conquerors want more…Britain's remaining kingdoms are jaded by the constant threat of war, their Kings old, alliances fickle and frayed. It seems Britain must fall enslaved to the brutal and marauding conquerors from across the sea.
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Well that was a nice surprise!!
- De Justin Stuelke en 07-25-24
- Excalibur
- The Arthurian Chronicles, Book 1
- De: Peter Gibbons
- Narrado por: Sean Barrett
It’s the best version of the King Arthur story that I’ve heard
Revisado: 07-11-24
I liked that the story revolved around the actual history of early Britton right after Rome’s sudden withdrawal. It was a great listen.
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Forged by Iron
- Olaf's Saga, Book 1
- De: Eric Schumacher
- Narrado por: Gildart Jackson
- Duración: 9 h y 58 m
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Norway, AD 958. The Northern realm is once again at war. The exiled sons of Erik Bloodaxe have returned with the help of the Danes and have slain King Hakon. They now come for Hakon's heir, Jarl Trygvi. Trygvi's wife, Astrid, and young son, Olaf, flee their home with the aid of their household warriors. Pursued by the Bloodaxe brood, the family escapes east, through the dark, forested land of the Swedes and across the treacherous East Sea.
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great!
- De vaas en 04-23-25
- Forged by Iron
- Olaf's Saga, Book 1
- De: Eric Schumacher
- Narrado por: Gildart Jackson
Very well done.
Revisado: 05-06-24
Fast-paced with lots of action. I had trouble putting it down. It was a great listen. I'm looking forward to The next installment.
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Black Cowboys of the Old West
- True, Sensational, and Little-Known Stories from History
- De: Tricia Martineau Wagner
- Narrado por: Allyson Johnson
- Duración: 4 h y 35 m
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The word cowboy conjures up vivid images of rugged men on saddled horses - men lassoing cattle, riding bulls, or brandishing guns in a shoot-out. White men, as Hollywood remembers them. What is woefully missing from these scenes is their counterparts: the Black cowboys who made up one-fourth of the wranglers and rodeo riders. This book tells their story.
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powerful and shocking
- De Lamar Taitt en 01-29-23
- Black Cowboys of the Old West
- True, Sensational, and Little-Known Stories from History
- De: Tricia Martineau Wagner
- Narrado por: Allyson Johnson
Excellent!!
Revisado: 03-29-24
The cowboy identity, rugged individualism/ freedom, has largely been white. That's what American history taught me and thousands of other African American black men like myself. The book flips the script revealing that the cowboy fraternity was quite diverse and black cowboys were some of the best in history and setting the standard for what it means to be a true cowboy.
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Iron and Gold
- Wolves of Odin, Book 3
- De: S. J. A. Turney
- Narrado por: Malk Williams
- Duración: 13 h y 21 m
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AD 1043. Having escaped Constantinople with their lives—barely—but not their ship, Halfdan and the wolves of Odin are now mercenaries in the Byzantine army, sailing to Apulia in Italy to help retake territory from the Normans. But cracks are beginning to show among the tight-knit wolves. Gunnhild, having forsaken the fate woven for her by the Norns in order to continue her journey with Halfdan, has lost her ability to communicate with the goddess Freyja, and so glimpse the future.
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Entertaining
- De Darren Colvin en 03-27-24
- Iron and Gold
- Wolves of Odin, Book 3
- De: S. J. A. Turney
- Narrado por: Malk Williams
Entertaining
Revisado: 03-27-24
A good story based on Viking history that is not usually written about. I like the author’s historical notes.
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