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Two friends. One campervan. And plenty of whisky. This is the hilarious true story of a Scottish adventure like no other. With a foreword by Diana Gabaldon. When Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish hit the road, they are not following a script. They are chasing adventure. Armed with a campervan, a...

Hanson compellingly portrays the ways Athens and Sparta fought on land and sea, in city and countryside, and details their employment of the full scope of conventional and non-conventional tactics, from sieges to targeted assassinations, torture, and terrorism. He also assesses the crucial roles played by warriors such as Pericles and Lysander, artists, among them Aristophanes, and thinkers including Sophocles and Plato. 

Immerse yourself in epic Greek mythology where flawed gods and cunning heroes clash over power, desire, and vengeance. Whether you are seeking a dramatic escape on your daily commute or reflecting on human nature, this immersive audiobook delivers. Witness divine rulers who behave with shocking...

Since the publication of The Prince five centuries ago, Machiavelli has been associated with political amorality. But that characterization is unfair. In Be Like the Fox, Erica Benner sets the record straight: far from the ruthless "Machiavellian" henchman that people think he was, Machiavelli emerges here as a profound ethical thinker who fought to uphold high moral standards and restore the democratic freedoms of his beloved Florence.

Based on a true story, Princess Parasia is torn from her family and trafficked to Germany as a child bride. Tragically widowed, her beauty catches the eye of the most powerful ruler in Christendom, the German Emperor Henry IV. She becomes his wife, a terrible man who answers to no one, or so he believes. Still a teenager her life is a nightmare, but she is not alone. Her step-son Crown Prince Conrad is consumed by revenge as the blaze-haired girl he adores suffers at his father's hands.

As a young civil servant, Caroline Slocock became the first ever female private secretary to any British Prime Minister and was at Margaret Thatcher's side for the final 18 months of her premiership. A left-wing feminist, Slocock was no natural ally, and yet she became fascinated by the woman behind the Iron Lady façade and by how she dealt with a world dominated by men. As events inexorably led to Margaret Thatcher's downfall, Slocock observed the vulnerabilities and contradictions of the woman considered by many to be the ultimate anti-feminist.

We know that they prayed, sang, and wore long robes, but what was it really like to be a monk? Though monastic living may seem unimaginable to us moderns, it has relevance for today. This book illuminates the day-to-day of medieval European monasticism, showing how you can apply the principles of monastic living, like finding balance and peace, to your life. With wit and insight, medievalist and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie dives into the history of monasticism in each chapter and then reveals applications for today.

Experience the gritty reality of medieval history and uncover the harrowing truth behind Europe's darkest stone dungeons. Perfect for an immersive commute or a deep-focus listening session, this atmospheric journey shatters cinematic myths to reveal the raw, human experience of historical...

This gritty social history of Victorian sanitation reveals how overflowing cesspits sparked a public health revolution. Perfect for your morning commute, this eye-opening journey takes you far beyond the romanticized ballrooms of the nineteenth century and straight into the foul, fascinating...

Travel Like a Local is a series of travel guidebooks written by local experts to help travelers explore new places like an insider. From learning about the culture and customs to finding the best restaurants and attractions, these guidebooks provide comprehensive information to ensure a hassle-free unforgettable journey. Each guidebook is packed with insider tips and recommendations, tailored specifically to the location, so you can make the most of your time and truly get to know the destination.

¿Otro libro sobre la guerra civil? Pues sí, otro, pero con una diferencia: no confunde con datos innecesarios y relata lo ocurrido en aquellos tres años de locura homicida sin catequizar sobre quiénes eran los buenos y quiénes eran los malos. No es una novela, porque todo lo que cuenta ocurrió (incluso las menudas historias que espantan o que mueven a risa), pero se oye como una novela y pretende instruir deleitando.

A brilliant and entertaining deconstruction of the most popular sport in the world, just in time for the 2026 World Cup in North America, from the bestselling author of How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius In How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius, Nick Greene calls on a turf manager, an expert on...

Enter the gritty world of Renaissance art history, where creative survival meant battling poverty and ruthless patrons. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric historical deep dive trades the myth of effortless genius for the smoky workshops and echoing churches of fifteenth-century...

Step into the medieval laboring room to explore the untold women's history of pregnancy, childbirth, and survival. Perfect for a thoughtful morning commute, this immersive historical deep dive transports you directly into the everyday households of medieval Europe. Leave behind modern...

The hilarious tale of the UK Independence Party's journey from rags to riches and back again from a front-line activist. Paul Oakley had five minutes of fame at a Young Conservative conference when he ripped up a copy of the Maastricht Treaty at the end of his speech attacking John Major's European policy. He stood for the Tories in the 2005 general election but failed to lie convincingly enough to be added to the A-list of candidates when David Cameron became party leader. So in 2011 he renounced his Tory membership in a fit of pique and joined UKIP. 

Step into the dusty training fields of ancient history and experience the grueling reality of Spartan childhood. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive time travel tour transforms dry facts into a high-energy journey through the everyday life of classical classrooms. Follow the footsteps...

Step into the vibrant street life of the Ottoman Empire on an immersive urban history walking tour of a forgotten era. Perfect for your daily commute or an afternoon of armchair travel, this highly atmospheric journey bypasses grand palaces to explore the gritty, sensory reality of ordinary...

Step into the roaring hearths of 16th-century England and experience an immersive culinary history of a royal banquet. Perfect for transforming a mundane commute into a transportive escape, this vibrant narrative brings the sights, sounds, and smoke of a sprawling household directly to your ears...

Experience the vibrant sensory reality of the Middle Ages as you explore a bustling, historically accurate medieval fair. Whether you are transforming your daily commute into an immersive time-travel adventure or relaxing into an atmospheric historical deep-dive, this journey puts the mud under...

Step into the ancient history of the first Olympic Games, where brutal athletic combat collides with sacred ritual. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this visceral audio journey transports you to the dust-choked roads of a fractured Greece. Experience the roar of the crowds and the smoke of...