Robert W. Piedrahita

GREAT AND INSPIRING PANORAMA OF A PERIOD OF HSTORY

Revisado: 02-02-25

GOOD DESCRITION OF ARTISTIC WORKS AND VALUABLE INTRODUCTIION TO THE PHILOSOPHY, FINANCE, ART, AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE PERIOD. VERY WELL READ.

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Remarkable coverage of a pathetic man and a morally compromised and spineless party.

Revisado: 11-30-23

Such a pathetic man and bootlicking party. What an image this country presents to the world with the following Trump commands. So bad that portions of this book were outlandishly funny in the absurdity it portrayed of Trump and his following. What a sorry and contemptible lot.

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A GREAT GENERAL AND PRINCIPLED DEFENDER OF RIGHTS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS—A GREAT MAN, INDEED.!!,

Revisado: 04-11-23

THE READING WAS WONDERFUL. THE READER GAVE GRANT, RAWLINS, SHERMAN, AND OTHERS DISTINCT VOICES. HE MADE GRANT COME ALIVE. I HAD NO IDEA THAT SHERMAN HDA A CHANGING AND COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP WITH GRANT. I FOUND IT SADDENING AND DISTRESSING TO SEE HOW OTHERS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF HIS GOOD NATURE AND TRUST DURING HIS ADMINISTRATION AND PARTICULARLY THE LAST YEARS OF HIS LIFE. HE ENDED HIS LIFE,, IN DEEP PHYSICAL PAIN, COMPLETING A WORK OF LITERARY MERIT, SO THAT HIS WIFE WOULD HAVE FINANCIAL SECURITY. WHAT A HERO AND MAGNANIMOUS GENERAL IN HIS TREATMENT OF LEE AND THE CONFEDERATE ARMY!!!,

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A remarkable story of leadership and courage.

Revisado: 03-11-23

Until I came upon this audio book, I had never heard of Francisco Orillana nor of his legacy. The obstacles these conquistadores had to overcome were enormous as they coursed down the system of rivers known now known as the Amazon—-heat, hunger, disease, tides, hidden and submerged trees and shoals, and belligerent natives. The book also supplies a helpful background showing Orillana’s close relationship and dependence upon Francisco Pizarro and the latter’ s family. Orillana was part of Pizarro’s contingent which conquered the Inca Empire. It also supplies background information surrounding the relationship between King Charles I of Spain and his conquistadores. Orillana’s account of what he learned among the natives as he traveled the river created an impetus for others to follow, sometimes with disastrous results. A great audio book—-highly recommended. Has the makings of several good movies or tv series a la Indiana Jones.

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WHAT AN ADVENTURE!

Revisado: 02-20-23

Millard supplies the reader with a detailed picture of the jungle and river—-the hidden dangers found in the waters and the green growth. She supplies us with the backgrounds of the leading players of this expedition \, including the strengths each exhibited during this arduous and dangerous journey. The discipline which kept this group together was only possible because of the leadership qualities supplied by the commander of this expedition—a Brazilian colonel who ed the military contingent of this expedition. The reading was splendidly rendered. A great treat indeed!

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Excellent biography and narration

Revisado: 11-27-22

Good background of the literary and political intrigues and developments surrounding Swift. Very good commentary surrounding the background and personalities prompting Swift to write his poetry and satirical pieces.

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Brian Cox’s rendition a pleasure to listen to

Revisado: 11-07-22

This was an edited version of Aubrey’s lives. For a complete version, check out the Penguin English Library.

Aubrey touches upon the interesting eccentricities of famous philosophers, politicians, courtiers, scientists, theologians, and aristocrats who lived in the times of Elizabeth, James I, Charles I, Cromwell, and Charles II.

It’s like reading Vanity Fair or People Magazine concerning famous personalities. The English language is a delight to listen to, the listener can hear Brian Cox chuckling in the background, showing his fondness for some of those characters. Also helpful, was the music which introduced some of this characters. I found Sir Walter Raleigh’s and Thomas Hobbes’ lives fascinating and quite entertaining. You’re taken back to that time and place.

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An Absolutely Stunning Performance and Brilliant satire

Revisado: 06-16-22

The narrator’s several voices as Candide, Cacambo, Martin, Cunegonde ,etc. were masterful. His was a brilliant display of Voltaire’s withering wit and observant eye of our failings as a species. Recommend listening and then reading this masterpiece!!!

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Remarkable and moving biography

Revisado: 05-01-22

Enjoyed every chapter. A truly remarkable woman. I was surprised by the folly she displayed resulting from her infatuation with a stable boy. However, a very strong, courageous, intelligent, and charismatic leader, famous for her beauty.

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Explodes Genghis Khan’s Image as a Brutal and Bloodthirsty Conqueror

Revisado: 02-25-22

I was shocked about my mistaken impression of this extraordinary man and his two grandsons Mongke Khan and his brother Kublai Kahn. Enlightened rulers ahead of their time. The rise to power by Timugen (Genghis Khan) from such unlikely origins was enthralling. His campaigns to consolidate the warring tribes in Mongolia, simply enthralling. I highly

recommend it. I thought that the author’s afterword was too long and in some respects repetitive to what was written in the last chapter. I suppose he had to do so to explain the labor devoted to writing the book.

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