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A “meticulously researched and comprehensive” (Financial Times) history of the devastating war in the heart of Africa’s Congo At the heart of Africa is the Congo, a country the size of western Europe. It borders nine other nations, and since 1996 it has been racked by a brutal war in which...

In this ground-breaking audiobook, Ian Mortimer portrays Henry in the pivotal year of his reign. Recording the dramatic events of 1415, he offers the fullest, most precise and least romanticised view we have of Henry and what he did. At the centre of the narrative is the campaign which culminated in the battle of Agincourt: a slaughter ground intended not to advance England’s interests directly but to demonstrate God’s approval of Henry’s royal authority on both sides of the Channel. 

Winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Biography. Who was the real Count of Monte Cristo? In this extraordinary biography, Tom Reiss traces the almost unbelievable life of the man who inspired not only Monte Cristo, but all three of the Musketeers: the novelist's own father. Born in St Dominigue in 1762, the son of a French nobleman and a sugar plantation slave, General Alexandre Dumas did not have an auspicious start in life.

Brought to you by Penguin. A queen on the edge. Anne Boleyn has mesmerised the English public for centuries. Her tragic execution, orchestrated by her own husband, never ceases to intrigue. How did this courtier's daughter become the queen of England, and what was it that really tore apart this...

An Echo of Glory is a weekly Tottenham Hotspur fan podcast that cuts through the noise and talks The sensible fans side of Spurs. Every week we break down the latest match, unpack transfer rumours, and debate long-term squad strategy — all from a North-London perspective. Expect honest analysis, data-driven takes, and the odd VAR rant. Alongside match reactions you’ll hear interviews with ex-players, Academy insiders, and the journalists who live on the Spurs beat. Episodes tend to be about an hour. This show is your home for everything Tottenham: Premier League fixtures, Champions League ...

New York Times Bestseller ""Lively, approachable, and captivating. Like Lee himself, everything about Clouds of Glory is on a grand scale."" —Boston Globe Michael Korda, the acclaimed biographer of Ulysses S. Grant and the bestsellers Ike and Hero, offers a brilliant, balanced, single-volume...

In the decades since his execution by the Nazis in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor, theologian, and anti-Hitler conspirator, has become one of the most widely read and inspiring Christian thinkers of our time. Now, drawing on extensive new research, Strange Glory offers a definitive account, by turns majestic and intimate, of this modern icon.

Power and Glory begins with the fallout from the revelation of the Duke of Windsor's wartime treachery, and ends with the Coronation of Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. In between, it depicts a monarchy - and a country - struggling to cope with the aftermath of World War Two, in an era where old...

This is an engaging and original account of 1921, a pivotal year for Winston Churchill that had a lasting impact on his political and personal legacy. After the tragic consequences of his involvement in the catastrophic Dardanelles Campaign of World War I, Churchill’s political career seemed over. He was widely regarded as little more than a bombastic and unpredictable buccaneer until, in 1921, an unexpected inheritance heralded a series of events that laid the foundations for his future success.

From Tim Weiner, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, an urgent and gripping account of the 75-year battle between the US and Russia that led to the election and impeachment of an American president. With vivid storytelling and riveting insider accounts, Weiner traces the...

Reaching for Glory lets us eavesdrop on LBJ's private, often tortured thoughts during the most crucial year of his presidency -- when his dreams of being hailed as the equal of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt were destroyed by the war in Vietnam. As Reaching for Glory opens, LBJ is...

This program features an introduction read by the author. Alexander Larman, the master chronicler of the House of Windsor, brings his acclaimed trilogy to a dramatic and poignant conclusion. When the Royal Family took to the balcony of Buckingham Palace on VE Day in 1945, they knew that the...

A Podcast from Berlin, Germany. Made up of three Berliners-by-choice from different corners of the Old World. Georg (the cute one), a Bavarian, Moath (the cute one), a Palestinian from Jordan, and Ilya (the cute one), a Russian expat. What makes them so special? The cross-cultural and sometimes even cross-political (some of these guys are commies) perspective they hold on history, politics, philosophy, religion and sometimes even pop culture. Folks, all you have to do is get right up to our hole.

The GLORY Sports Podcast Network is your front-row seat to the conversations shaping the world of sports and culture. Produced by GLORY Media, this is where athlete stories meet cultural moments, and where every episode delivers the kind of insight, personality, and passion you can’t find anywhere else. From candid sit-downs with game-changing athletes to host-driven deep dives, we bring you closer to the action—and the people—who inspire it.Inside the network, you’ll also find standout series like Cinderella Stories, hosted by Ashley Docking and Savannah Hamilton—a women’s sports ...

In My Greek Drama, Gianna Angelopoulos - known in her home country simply as "Gianna" - has written a memoir that is as much about Greece's journey as her own. From her childhood in Crete, to law school in Thessaloniki, to Athens, where she overcame male-dominated legal and political cultures to help redefine public service in Greece, Gianna worked her way into becoming one of the most respected women in Greek public life.

We are Glory Reds FC – a fan channel and podcast all about everything Manchester United. From heated pitchside debates to juicy boardroom drama, we cover it all. No topic is too hot, and no opinion is too bold. If you’re the kind of fan who loves the unfiltered, say-it-like-it-is truth, then you’re in the right place. Join Ben and Dee as we dive headfirst into all things United – raw, real, and a little bit reckless!

God, Grit, & Glory is where faith meets action. We deliver unfiltered conversations at the intersection of faith, business, and politics— the topics that matter most in today's world. Truth without apology. No fear. No compromise. Through raw storytelling and inspiring interviews, we explore the journeys of leaders who refuse to back down. Each episode challenges you to think differently, stand firm in your convictions, and pursue excellence with unwavering faith and relentless determination.

The podcast of the Old Glory Club.

Refocus on foundational principles as we stand strong for God, family, and country across the 7 mountains of His Kingdom. Fill yourself each day with an understanding of current events and truth through a Biblical lens. Get informed on how to put on the full armor of God and stay prepared in these extraordinary times, unlike any other our nation has faced.

A podcast from Aotearoa New Zealand with a unique take on US politics. Todd Muller and Elizabeth Soal explore the important issues, processes, and people through in-depth analysis and interviews with an array of fascinating guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.