Great War Middle East
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A History of the Middle East
- By: Peter Mansfield
- Narrated by: Richard Brown
- Length: 17 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Performance17
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In this masterly work of synthesis, Peter Mansfield, drawing on his experience as a journalist and a historian, explores two centuries of history in the Middle East. He forms a picture of the historical, political, and social history of the meeting point of Occident and Orient, from Bonaparte's marauding invasion of Egypt to the start of the Gulf War. For more than four thousand years, the Middle East has provided a setting for titanic struggles between great civilizations and religions. In this century it became the focus of rivalry between the European powers as the last major Islamic empire of the Ottoman Turks crumbled and collapsed. The discovery of the world's greatest oil reserves gave the region global economic importance as well as a unique strategic value. The foundation of a national state by immigrant Zionist Jews created one of the most insoluble political problems of our era, which is compounded by the reassertion of Islamic consciousness among the great majority of the region's inhabitants. In two penetrating final chapters, Peter Mansfield discusses Saddam Hussein and the prospects for the future.
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Uneven and inevitably badly out of date
- By Dave on 05-09-11
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A History of the Middle East
- Narrated by: Richard Brown
- Length: 17 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 28-06-11
- Language: English
- In this masterly work of synthesis, Peter Mansfield explores two centuries of history in the Middle East...
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The Middle East
- By: Philip Robins
- Narrated by: Richard Aspel
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall8
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Performance8
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The Middle East is notoriously complex and difficult. This compact book on the topic by the University of Oxford's leading expert does not shirk the challenge. Organised thematically, and dealing with all the pivotal issues in the region, from oil and religion to gender and conflict, this comprehensive primer is both easy-to-read and full of insight. Stuffed with historical background, real-life examples, profiles of key figures from Nasser to Gadaffi, and even popular jokes from the area.
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loads of information and is read very fast . good
- By Stefania/Michal on 14-04-18
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The Middle East
- Narrated by: Richard Aspel
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 18-07-12
- Language: English
- An intelligent and entertaining exploration of this notoriously unsettled region....
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Peace Won by the Saber: The Crimean War, 1853-1856
- The Great Wars of the World
- By: History Nerds, Aleksa Vučković
- Narrated by: Charles Johnston
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance0
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The Crimean War was a major conflict that took place between 1853 and 1856 involving Russia, the Ottoman Empire, France, and the United Kingdom. In this concise history book, you will delve into the causes, events, and consequences of this brutal war. From the Charge of the Light Brigade to the Siege of Sevastopol, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the key battles and turning points that defined the conflict. With vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, this book is a must-hear for anyone interested in the history of warfare and international relations.
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Peace Won by the Saber: The Crimean War, 1853-1856
- The Great Wars of the World
- Narrated by: Charles Johnston
- Series: The Great Wars of the World
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 28-01-22
- Language: English
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The Crimean War was a major conflict that took place between 1853 and 1856 involving Russia, the Ottoman Empire, France, and the United Kingdom. In this concise history book, you will delve into the causes, events, and consequences of this brutal war....
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Blue Water War
- The Maritime Struggle in the Mediterranean and Middle East, 1940–1945
- By: Brian E. Walter
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2
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Performance2
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For three millennia, the Mediterranean Sea served as the center of western civilization and the scene of many colossal wars and naval battles. In the early summer of 1940, this ancient body of water again played host to a new and extensive conflict as the Kingdom of Italy challenged Britain for dominance within the region. With France on the verge of collapse and Britain facing the prospect of imminent invasion, the Italians hoped to re-establish control over the Mediterranean.
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Another good book.
- By Jeffrey Slater on 19-07-25
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Blue Water War
- The Maritime Struggle in the Mediterranean and Middle East, 1940–1945
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 28-06-22
- Language: English
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For three millennia, the Mediterranean Sea served as the center of western civilization and the scene of many colossal wars and naval battles. In the early summer of 1940, this ancient body of water again played host to a new and extensive conflict....
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The Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I
- The History and Legacy of the British Empire's Victory over the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Most books and documentaries about the First World War focus on the carnage of the Western Front, where Germany faced off against France, the British Empire, and their allies in a grueling slugfest that wasted millions of lives. The shattered landscape of the trenches has become symbolic of the war as a whole, and it is this experience that everyone associates with World War I, but that front was not the only experience.
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The Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I
- The History and Legacy of the British Empire's Victory over the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Release date: 15-05-17
- Language: English
- Most books and documentaries about the First World War focus on the carnage of the Western Front....
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Great Catastrophe
- Armenians and Turks in the Shadow of Genocide
- By: Thomas de Waal
- Narrated by: David Rapkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall7
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Performance5
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The destruction of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16 was the greatest atrocity of World War I. Around one million Armenians were killed, and the survivors were scattered across the world. Although it is now a century old, the issue of what most of the world calls the Armenian Genocide of 1915 is still a live and divisive issue that mobilizes Armenians across the world, shapes the identity and politics of modern Turkey, and has consumed the attention of U.S. politicians for years.
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Great Catastrophe
- Armenians and Turks in the Shadow of Genocide
- Narrated by: David Rapkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 02-02-15
- Language: English
- The destruction of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16 was the greatest atrocity of World War I....
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Early Modern Europe
- A Captivating Guide to a Period in European History with Events Such as the Thirty Years War and the Salem Witch Hunts and Political Powers Such as England and the Ottoman Empire
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Richard L. Walton
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall8
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Performance6
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The beginning of modern Europe was a time of confusion, excitement, suspicion, hope, despair, and ideas. It was a time of a lot of change spread out over just a few hundred years, but the end result was a completely different world than the one that had come before it. This audiobook includes details of the transition from the Middle Ages to the early modern era, where Europe saw significant shifts across the continent in phases.
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Early Modern Europe
- A Captivating Guide to a Period in European History with Events Such as the Thirty Years War and the Salem Witch Hunts and Political Powers Such as England and the Ottoman Empire
- Narrated by: Richard L. Walton
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 30-09-19
- Language: English
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This audiobook includes details of the transition from the Middle Ages to the early modern era, where Europe saw significant shifts across the continent in phases....
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Alexander the Great: History's Greatest Conquerors
- World's Conquerors, Volume 3
- By: Walter Scott
- Narrated by: David Washington
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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One of the world’s greatest conquerors that ever was, Alexander the Great never lost a battle and built one of the largest empires. Discover his military brilliance and what lead to his early death. After listening to this audiobook, in an hour or so, you will know everything about the life and legacy of Alexander the Great!
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Alexander the Great: History's Greatest Conquerors
- World's Conquerors, Volume 3
- Narrated by: David Washington
- Series: World's Conquerors, Book 3
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
- Release date: 16-08-18
- Language: English
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One of the world’s greatest conquerors that ever was, Alexander the Great never lost a battle and built one of the largest empires. Discover his military brilliance and what lead to his early death....
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