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Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World

Written by: Scott McCormick
Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi,Samantha Turret,Khristine Hvam,Gabriel Vaughan,Josh Hurley
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Exclusively on Audible, hilarious history for ages eight and up

Did you know that most of our dinosaur fossils were discovered because two grown men absolutely hated each other? It’s true! 

Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World is a riotous audio exclusive, like if Monty Python taught your history class. Each volume of four 30-minute histories will dig into the petty name-calling and grumbling grudges that led to many of the world’s greatest advancements, all delivered with a cheeky sense of humor. 

Choose sides: Cope or Marsh, the jerks who discovered so many dinosaurs; Hamilton or Burr, whose rivalry fueled American politics; Queen Elizabeth or Mary Queen of Scots, who fought to rule England; Adidas or Puma, whose rivalry changed the world of sports and fashion. 

Kidnappings, rock fights, duels, and explosions, Rivals! shows world leaders at their absolute best and their worst, often at the same time. 

©2018 Scott McCormick (P)2018 Audible Originals, LLC.

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Fun!

I wasn't sure about this audiobook at first. I normally prefer much longer books but the frenemies theme just sounded too good to pass up. I definitely don't regret it! Not only did I learn a lot but I was thoroughly entertained doing it. Cope and Marsh had to have been my favorite of the four rivals. Who knew archaeology could be so cut throat... well maybe archaeologists but I sure didn't. The only thing I didn't like about this is that it was over far too soon.

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So entertaining!

I loved this book and how it was performed, with all the extra characters and background noises. The stories were very interesting to listen to and I really enjoyed learning about some history!

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short but fun

makes one realize that sometimes good comes out events that one would not expect to bring about good

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history and humour

loved it. 4 great rivalries told in a way to pull you in and want to know it all.

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Read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is so good love it so things are a little bit weird but it was sill good I hope that he makes a Rivals 3

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Nice funny

Awesome make a new one please and funny so Avenue please😂 or you can do something else

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Rivalries can be deadly!

This is a short and fun look into famous historical rivalries. Not all end in death, but they are all nasty.
Enjoyable and well narrated.

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Great for history fans, young and old

Loved this series. My kids really enjoyed it. Felt a bit rushed, the speech, sometimes faster than you can keep track of all the names. But overall great. Thanks for all the info at the end about what books to check out.

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Intriguing narrative

Greatly enjoyed this work: gave good perspective on significant historical moments, in a memorable way.

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interesting

I enjoyed the storys, very interesting read with some humor thrown in for good measure

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