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A History of Eastern Europe
- De: Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius
- Duración: 12 h y 4 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,858
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,652
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,639
Eastern Europe has long been thought of as the "Other Europe", a region rife with political upheaval, shifting national borders, an astonishing variety of ethnic diversity, and relative isolation from the centers of power in the West. It has also been, and continues to be, pivotal in the course of world events. A History of Eastern Europe offers a sweeping 1,000-year tour with a particular focus on the region's modern history.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not much history
- De Chris Richardson en 11-25-15
Essential Listening
Revisado: 01-09-16
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Of Lithuanian and Ukrainian Descent it occurs to me that i wish I had this as a kid. In my recent DNA Testing I got Eastern European, Balkans and Italian (Maternal Grandfather). Much of the turmoil in my view was created by the west. So Genetically I have Relatives in Lithuania, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Hungary, Italy,Russian... Eastern European
What was one of the most memorable moments of A History of Eastern Europe?
the history on the polish-lithuanian commonwealth.
Which scene was your favorite?
The hope in the closing of the lecture series
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
All of it
Any additional comments?
A must read of anyone with Eastern European Descent
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Kosher Chinese
- Living, Teaching, and Eating with China's Other Billion
- De: Michael Levy
- Narrado por: George Backman
- Duración: 8 h y 38 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 27
In September of 2005, the Peace Corps sent Michael Levy to teach English in the heart of China's heartland. His hosts in the city of Guiyang found additional uses for him: resident expert on Judaism, romantic adviser, and provincial basketball star, to name a few. His account of overcoming vast cultural differences to befriend his students and fellow teachers is by turns poignant and laugh-out-loud funny.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not quite his target audience I guess
- De John S. en 10-09-12
- Kosher Chinese
- Living, Teaching, and Eating with China's Other Billion
- De: Michael Levy
- Narrado por: George Backman
Familiar with China and Recommend this title
Revisado: 03-28-14
What made the experience of listening to Kosher Chinese the most enjoyable?
It was valid, I spend a lot of time in China, in the Northeast and Shanghai and while China is changing so rapidly this book is relevant. The ocassional reference to the Phillies was quite good, seeing that the season is starting and I am in China.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The author because I could relate to his experiences and reflected a lot on how he handled certian situations versus how I handled similiar situations.
Have you listened to any of George Backman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Everyday China
Any additional comments?
I loved the English names that some of the characters chose, so valid, and I have given advice on names without the same guilt that the author had - I guess it is easier being a scientist versus a Peace Corp Volunteir.
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