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Philip
- The Final Portrait - The instant Sunday Times bestselling biography of the late Duke of Edinburgh and his life with the Queen
- By: Gyles Brandreth
- Narrated by: Gyles Brandreth
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall327
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Performance289
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Story286
The authoritative biography of Prince Philip, the late husband of Queen Elizabeth II, their marriage and their legacy. 'It is a beautifully written book about a unique and extraordinary man. I have read many other books about Philip but this is the best.' - DAILY EXPRESS This is the story of...
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Wonderful
- By GrimsbyN on 02-05-21
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Philip
- The Final Portrait - The instant Sunday Times bestselling biography of the late Duke of Edinburgh and his life with the Queen
- Narrated by: Gyles Brandreth
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 27-04-21
- Language: English
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Spare
- By: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Narrated by: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall18,880
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Performance17,382
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Story17,336
Brought to you by Penguin. Sunday Times Memoir of the Year 2023 It was one of the images of the twentieth century: two boys, walking behind the coffin of their mother, Princess Diana. Billions wondered what the princes must be feeling - and how their lives would play out from that point on. For...
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Awful
- By Coco51 on 12-01-23
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Spare
- Narrated by: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 10-01-23
- Language: English
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Crown & Sceptre
- A New History of the British Monarchy from William the Conqueror to Charles III
- By: Tracy Borman
- Narrated by: Tracy Borman
- Length: 20 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall91
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Performance84
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Story83
'Not just a brilliant compendium of biographies, but the biography of an institution: a marvellous read' - TOM HOLLAND The perfect listen for fans of UNRULY 'This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle' (William Shakespeare, Richard II) The British monarchy is the one of the most iconic and...
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Disappointing narration
- By Stephen Bentley on 24-11-21
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Crown & Sceptre
- A New History of the British Monarchy from William the Conqueror to Charles III
- Narrated by: Tracy Borman
- Length: 20 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 18-11-21
- Language: English
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Ultra-Processed People
- Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food...and Why Can’t We Stop?
- By: Chris van Tulleken
- Narrated by: Chris van Tulleken
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3,551
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Performance3,273
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Story3,272
Brought to you by Penguin. THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FORTNUM & MASON'S DEBUT FOOD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 AN ECONOMIST, DAILY MAIL, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING and AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONE'S BOOK OF THE...
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A good (ISH) isten.
- By JALE on 28-04-23
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Ultra-Processed People
- Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food...and Why Can’t We Stop?
- Narrated by: Chris van Tulleken
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 27-04-23
- Language: English
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Sword and Scale
- By: Sword and Scale
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Overall10
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Performance10
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Sword and Scale is a weekly true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Sword and scale proves that the worst ...
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Respect for boldness
- By PavLove on 30-08-25
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Prisoners of Geography
- FULLY UPDATED NEW EDITION OF THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (Tim Marshall on Geopolitics): Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Global Politics
- By: Tim Marshall
- Narrated by: Tim Marshall
- Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall200
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Performance183
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Story183
THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER – 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD The iconic bestseller Prisoners of Geography, now fully updated with brand new content to reflect the changing global geopolitical landscape since it was first published in 2015 ‘One of the best books about geopolitics you could...
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Great book woth some annoyances
- By Champagne Supernova on 13-08-25
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Prisoners of Geography
- FULLY UPDATED NEW EDITION OF THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (Tim Marshall on Geopolitics): Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Global Politics
- Narrated by: Tim Marshall
- Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 10-04-25
- Language: English
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Buddhism for Beginners
- By: Thubten Chodron, His Holiness the Dalai Lama - foreword
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall391
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Performance348
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Story342
This user’s guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions - beginning with “What is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings?” - and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron’s responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction - as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life.
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Thorough introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
- By sd71 on 18-05-15
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Buddhism for Beginners
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 09-12-14
- Language: English
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Churchill
- By: Roy Jenkins
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 38 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall605
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Performance437
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Story440
In this magisterial book, Roy Jenkins' unparalleled command of the political history of Britain and his own high-level government experience combine in a narrative account of Churchill's astounding career that is unmatched in its shrewd insights, its unforgettable anecdotes, the clarity of its overarching themes, and the author's nuanced appreciation of his extraordinary subject.
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A biography worthy of Churchill
- By Francis on 29-11-07
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Churchill
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 38 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 12-07-02
- Language: English
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The Art of War
- The Renaissance Masterpiece on Military Strategy-A Guide to Political Leadership, Civic Duty, and the Defense of the State
- By: Niccolò Machiavelli
- Narrated by: Bruce Cannon
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall26
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Performance26
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Story26
Why do some leaders maintain their power through every crisis while others fall at the first sign of conflict? In The Art of War, Niccolò Machiavelli reveals that the secret to lasting success lies in the cultivation of a disciplined citizenry. Structured as a dialogue between a seasoned commander and young aristocrats, this work critiques the reliance on mercenaries and advocates for a return to the strategic ideals of Rome. Unlike The Prince, this text focuses on the practical and philosophical organization required for a society to survive and thrive.
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The Disappearance of Civic Unity
- By daymona toya on 10-06-26
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The Art of War
- The Renaissance Masterpiece on Military Strategy-A Guide to Political Leadership, Civic Duty, and the Defense of the State
- Narrated by: Bruce Cannon
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 28-05-26
- Language: English
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Meditations
- Penguin Classics
- By: Marcus Aurelius, Diskin Clay - introduction, Martin Hammond - translator
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall597
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Performance476
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Story473
Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Armitage, star of Peter Jackson'sThe Hobbit trilogy and also known for his roles in Ocean's 8 and Spooks. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Diskin Clay. Originally written only for his personal...
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Not the Meditations, but a commentary thereof
- By Adrian on 02-01-20
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Meditations
- Penguin Classics
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 26-09-19
- Language: English
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Made in America
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,438
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Performance1,126
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Story1,121
In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land, explaining how a dusty hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say 'lootenant' and 'Toosday', how Americans were eating junk food long before the word itself was cooked up, as well as exposing the true origins of the G-string, the original $64,000 question, and Dr Kellogg of cornflakes fame.
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A history of America through its language
- By Tom on 12-05-10
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Made in America
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 16-01-06
- Language: English
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Monsters Among Us
- By: Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios
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Overall3
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Performance3
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True paranormal stories told in the witnesses own voice. Monsters Among Us is a collection of first-hand eye-witness audio recordings made directly from experiencers of the paranormal, curated by host Derek Hayes. Surround yourself with a spooky, nostalgia-rich atmosphere and treat your ears to terrifying tales and deep dives into supernatural subjects ranging from ghosts, UFOs and alien abductions, to bigfoot, sasquatch and other cryptid creatures. Keep it spooky!
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World's Best Podcast on the Paranormal?
- By E. OLIVER on 29-08-23
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The Empowered Wife Podcast: Marriage Help with Laura Doyle
- By: Laura Doyle
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Overall5
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Performance5
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Whether your marriage is on the brink of divorce or you want more playfulness and passion, The Empowered Wife Podcast with New York Times Bestselling Author Laura Doyle will help you have the best possible relationship. Thousands of listeners credit The Empowered Wife Podcast for saving their marriages. Guests share deeply personal stories of recovering from affairs, addiction, and abandonment by using the 6 Intimacy Skills™. Listeners rave about the relatable methods Laura shares. A reviewer writes, "This podcast has been a game-changer for my marriage. Laura Doyle's insights are unmatched,...
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My weekly savior
- By Mawada on 06-08-23
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The Black Death
- A Global History
- By: Thomas Asbridge
- Narrated by: Justin Avoth, Thomas Asbridge
- Length: 19 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall15
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Performance13
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Story13
Brought to you by Penguin. Thomas Asbridge’s remarkable new book reveals the global impact of humanity’s greatest natural disaster, and the terrible human cost of this calamity. In the mid-fourteenth century, a lethal plague struck the medieval world, causing unimaginable suffering and...
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Brilliant history of the black death
- By Neil Monahan on 23-05-26
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The Black Death
- A Global History
- Narrated by: Justin Avoth, Thomas Asbridge
- Length: 19 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 30-04-26
- Language: English
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Agent Zigzag
- The True Wartime Story of Eddie Chapman: Lover, Traitor, Hero, Spy
- By: Ben Macintyre
- Narrated by: Ben Macintyre
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall154
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Performance149
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Story149
Bloomsbury presents Agent Zigzag written and read by Ben Macintyre. SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 'Engrossing as any thriller' Daily Telegraph 'Superb. Meticulously researched, splendidly told, immensely entertaining' John le Carré 'This is the most amazing book, full of fascinating...
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Unbelievable believability!
- By Demetri D on 13-12-25
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Agent Zigzag
- The True Wartime Story of Eddie Chapman: Lover, Traitor, Hero, Spy
- Narrated by: Ben Macintyre
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 06-06-24
- Language: English
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What Seems to Be the Problem with Adam Kay and Mark Watson
- In Support of The Lullaby Trust
- By: Adam Kay, Mark Watson
- Narrated by: Adam Kay, Mark Watson
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,814
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Performance1,611
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Story1,600
What Seems to Be the Problem with Adam Kay and Mark Watson reveals the intriguing and hilarious ways the body can go wrong - and the amazing stories that unfold when the medical world tries to help.... In conversation with his (very health-anxious) friend, the comedian Mark Watson, best-selling doctor-turned-writer Adam Kay takes a scalpel to the bizarre past, often-surprising present and fantastical future of medicine.
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Audio Book? Not really
- By Neil Birchall on 14-08-19
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What Seems to Be the Problem with Adam Kay and Mark Watson
- In Support of The Lullaby Trust
- Narrated by: Adam Kay, Mark Watson
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 13-08-19
- Language: English
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The Secret of Secrets
- The Secret of the Golden Flower
- By: Osho
- Narrated by: Osho
- Length: 54 hrs and 10 mins
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Overall73
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Performance66
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Story66
This series of talks is on one of the most esoteric treatises in the world. It will show you the way to become more than the body and the way to bloom - how not to remain a seed but to become a golden flower. What, in India, they call the one thousand-petalled lotus, in China they call the golden flower. It is a symbol that represents perfection, totality. Moreover, the flower represents the actualization of the potential - the beauty, the grandeur, the splendor of being.
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loved it
- By PETER on 20-10-17
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The Secret of Secrets
- The Secret of the Golden Flower
- Narrated by: Osho
- Length: 54 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 04-03-16
- Language: English
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Proto
- How One Ancient Language Went Global
- By: Laura Spinney
- Narrated by: Emma Spurgin Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall134
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Performance126
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*A GUARDIAN, NEW STATESMAN, PROSPECT AND WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2025* 'The fascinating story of ancient words … new revelations await' The Guardian 'A magisterial feat' New Scientist ________________________________ One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story. Star. Stjarna...
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Extremely interesting
- By JoRo on 17-02-26
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Proto
- How One Ancient Language Went Global
- Narrated by: Emma Spurgin Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 24-04-25
- Language: English
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Lancaster and York
- The Wars of the Roses
- By: Alison Weir
- Narrated by: Maggie Mash
- Length: 22 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall862
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Performance749
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Story746
Lancater and York is a riveting account of the Wars of the Roses, from beloved historian Alison Weir. The war between the houses of Lancaster and York was characterised by treachery, deceit, and bloody battles. Alison Weir's lucid and gripping account focuses on the human side of history. At the centre of the book stands Henry VI, the pious king whose mental instability led to political chaos, and his wife Margaret of Anjou, who took up her arms in her husband's cause and battled in a violent man's world.
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Incredible Events - Oddly Dull in Presentation
- By Alison on 04-11-14
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Lancaster and York
- The Wars of the Roses
- Narrated by: Maggie Mash
- Length: 22 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 01-06-12
- Language: English
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