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Tupac Amaru II
- The Life and Legacy of the Peruvian Leader Who Rebelled Against the Spanish Empire
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
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By the time Christopher Columbus started setting east from the New World, he had explored San Salvador in the Bahamas (which he thought was Japan), Cuba (which he thought was China), and Hispaniola, the source of gold. As the common story goes, Columbus, en route back to Spain from his first journey, called in at Lisbon as a courtesy to brief the Portuguese King John II of his discovery of the New World.
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Tupac Amaru II
- The Life and Legacy of the Peruvian Leader Who Rebelled Against the Spanish Empire
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 2022-10-13
- Language: English
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Kristallnacht
- The History and Legacy of Nazi Germany's Most Notorious Pogrom
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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On the night of November 9, 1938, an organized show of force against Jewish businesses and private homes occurred throughout German cities and recently annexed territories in Austria and the Sudetenland. This night would mark a turning point in the lives of not only Jews but all people of the time, marking a clear new path of violence, destruction, and persecution for Jews throughout Europe in the years to follow.
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Kristallnacht
- The History and Legacy of Nazi Germany's Most Notorious Pogrom
- Narrated by: Dan Gallagher
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 2015-05-15
- Language: English
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The Colonies of British South Africa
- The History and Legacy of British Imperialism in Modern South Africa and Zimbabwe
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
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The Napoleonic Wars radically altered the old, established European power dynamics, and in 1795, the British, now emerging as the globe’s naval superpower, assumed control of the Cape as part of the spoils of war. In doing so, they recognized the enormous strategic value of the Cape as global shipping routes were developing and expanding. Possession passed back and forth once or twice, but more or less from that point onward, the British established their presence at the Cape, which they held until the unification of South Africa in 1910.
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The Colonies of British South Africa
- The History and Legacy of British Imperialism in Modern South Africa and Zimbabwe
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 2020-12-05
- Language: English
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Legends of the Middle Ages: The Life and Legacy of Saladin
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Christopher Hudspeth
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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More than eight centuries after his death, Saladin's life and reign represent the pinnacle of the Arab world's glory. Saladin is widely considered one of the greatest generals in history and one of the most famous leaders of the Middle Ages, but he remains a paradox, both in personal and in historical terms. A military genius, he first served other generals and was overshadowed later in life by his greatest rival, Richard I of England. He was far more admired by his Christian enemies, who extolled his chivalry, than some of his Muslim rivals.
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Legends of the Middle Ages: The Life and Legacy of Saladin
- Narrated by: Christopher Hudspeth
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
- Release date: 2015-05-26
- Language: English
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Menachem Begin
- The Life and Legacy of the Irgun Leader Who Became Israel’s Prime Minister
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
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The conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians is over 70 years old and counting but has its roots in over 2,000 years of history. With so much time and history, the Middle East peace process has become laden with unique, politically sensitive. Menachem Begin: The Life and Legacy of the Irgun Leader Who Became Israel’s Prime Minister looks at how Begin rose the ranks through militias and governments to become one of the Jewish State’s most consequential leaders.
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Menachem Begin
- The Life and Legacy of the Irgun Leader Who Became Israel’s Prime Minister
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 2019-07-18
- Language: English
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American Legends: The Life of Dred Scott and the Dred Scott Decision
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Mark Stahr
- Length: 56 mins
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Dred Scott was an unlikely candidate to become the impetus and rallying cry of a brand-new political party in the mid-19th century. He was sold to US Army doctor John Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri. Emerson's commission brought him to the Wisconsin Territory in 1836, which was free territory where slavery was illegal. By 1840, Dred Scott had married another slave of Emerson's, and the couple had a child. Desperate to shake off the yoke of slavery, Scott sued for his freedom in Missouri, arguing that once he had entered free territory he could no longer be a slave.
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American Legends: The Life of Dred Scott and the Dred Scott Decision
- Narrated by: Mark Stahr
- Length: 56 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-10
- Language: English
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Augusto Pinochet
- The Life and Legacy of Chile's Controversial Dictator
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Kenneth Ray
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
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For much of the 20th century, South American governments in large part lived under a system of military junta governments. The mixture of indigenous peoples, foreign settlers and European colonial superpowers produced cultural and social imbalances into which military forces intervened as a stabilizing influence. The proactive personalities of military heads and the rigid structures of such a hierarchy guaranteed the "strong man" commanding officer an abiding presence in the form of executive dictator.
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Augusto Pinochet
- The Life and Legacy of Chile's Controversial Dictator
- Narrated by: Kenneth Ray
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Release date: 2017-03-23
- Language: English
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Otto von Bismarck: The Life and Legacy of the German Empire's First Chancellor
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Mark Norman
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
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In 1832, 17-year-old Otto von Bismarck had just entered university and was already rejecting the republican indoctrination of his grade school years. Unlike so many of his day who had championed representative government, Bismarck longed for the glory of a nation he believed would only be found under a single, strong leader. Though his early university days showed him he would be isolated by this thinking, he strongly believed not only in the ideal of a national German state, but in its possibility.
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Otto von Bismarck: The Life and Legacy of the German Empire's First Chancellor
- Narrated by: Mark Norman
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Release date: 2018-01-26
- Language: English
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The Battle of Blair Mountain
- The History of America’s Largest Labor Uprising
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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As labor unions and movements began to form and coalesce in the 19th century, the tensions between workers and companies led to demonstrations, encounters, and even conflicts that descended into violence. Among those, none were larger than the colloquially known Battle of Blair Mountain, which pitted West Virginian miners against authorities in 1921. It represented the largest labor uprising in American history and the largest armed uprising in the country since the Civil War, and it would have lasting ramifications on unions and labor moving forward.
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The Battle of Blair Mountain
- The History of America’s Largest Labor Uprising
- Narrated by: Jim Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Release date: 2021-12-17
- Language: English
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Major John André
- The Life and Death of the Famous British Spymaster During the Revolutionary War
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
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Spying and treachery are as much a part of warfare as weapons and death. This has always been the case since the earliest battles and is not likely to change in the future. And yet, even within this irregular system, there are certain rules, especially in past eras such as the American Revolution. First, while spying on behalf of one's country is perfectly respectable, betraying one's nation is treason. Second, honorable men do not involve those too innocent to understand the consequences of their actions in their schemes.
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Major John André
- The Life and Death of the Famous British Spymaster During the Revolutionary War
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
- Release date: 2017-06-01
- Language: English
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Erwin Rommel
- The Life and Career of the Desert Fox
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
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One of his biographers called him "a complex man: a born leader, a brilliant soldier, a devoted husband, a proud father; intelligent, instinctive, brave, compassionate, vain, egotistical, and arrogant." As that description suggests, every account of Erwin Rommel's life must address what appears to be its inherent contradictions.
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Erwin Rommel
- The Life and Career of the Desert Fox
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 2017-01-27
- Language: English
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Fighting for the Lost Cause: The Life and Career of General Jubal Early
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Mike Cheifetz
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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Jubal Early (1816-1894) fought two big wars during his life. About 150 years ago, Early played an important role as a general for the Confederacy, fighting his way up the ranks until he was eventually given an independent command by top Confederate general Robert E. Lee in late 1864. However, it was Early's writing that truly changed history. During the 1870s, Early was one of the writers for the Southern Historical Society who helped establish the Lost Cause.
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Fighting for the Lost Cause: The Life and Career of General Jubal Early
- Narrated by: Mike Cheifetz
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 2015-07-22
- Language: English
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10 Downing Street
- The History and Legacy of the British Prime Minister's Official Residence
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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As much as it is a center of power, 10 Downing Street is also a study in contradictions. Though known today as the home of the prime minister, for most of its history it has housed other high-ranking government offices. Seen as a symbol of stability, it has often been physically the opposite; originally built in a swamp on a sandy foundation, it was shorn up again and again for decades. In fact its location and condition were often considered so bad that prior to 1900, only about half of the men offered the home chose to live there.
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10 Downing Street
- The History and Legacy of the British Prime Minister's Official Residence
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
- Release date: 2017-04-03
- Language: English
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Kaiser Wilhelm II: The Life and Legacy of Germany's Emperor During World War I
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: T. David Rutherford
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
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Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm II, who occupied the throne of the German Empire for more than 30 years from June 1888 to November 1918, remains as much an enigma in death as he was in life. Over 70 years after his death in 1941, the mention of his name still sparks unsettled debates among historians. Was he the duty-bound, hands-on leader and passionate pro-British reformer who ruled in challenging times, seemingly mild in comparison to Hitler?
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Kaiser Wilhelm II: The Life and Legacy of Germany's Emperor During World War I
- Narrated by: T. David Rutherford
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-22
- Language: English
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Maximiliano de Habsburgo: La Vida del Emperador Europeo de Mexico [Maximilian of Habsburg: The Life of the European Emperor of Mexico]
- Written by: Gustavo Vazquez Lozano, Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Nicolas Villanueva
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
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Había una vez, cuando la guerra civil amenazaba separar a Estados Unidos, una monarquía al sur del Río Bravo. El reino se llamaba México. Había un castillo, una princesa y un joven príncipe alto y barbado; era noble e idealista, tenía fuego en el corazón, pero también era débil y crédulo.
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Maximiliano de Habsburgo: La Vida del Emperador Europeo de Mexico [Maximilian of Habsburg: The Life of the European Emperor of Mexico]
- Narrated by: Nicolas Villanueva
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
- Release date: 2018-04-05
- Language: Spanish
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The Iranian Revolution: The Islamic Revolution That Reshaped the Middle East
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
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The Iranian Revolution of 1979 has been described as an epochal event, called the peak of 20th century Islamic revivalism and revitalization, and analyzed as the one key incident that continues to impact politics across Iran, the Middle East, and the even the world as a whole. As a phenomenon that led to the creation of the first modern Islamic Republic in the world, the revolution marked the victory of Islam over secular politics, and Iran quickly became the aspiring model for Islamic fundamentalists and revivalists across the globe, regardless of nationality, culture, or religious sect.
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The Iranian Revolution: The Islamic Revolution That Reshaped the Middle East
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Release date: 2018-03-28
- Language: English
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Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines
- The History and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution’s Most Famous Leaders
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
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Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The History and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution’s Most Famous Leaders chronicles how the only successful slave uprising came about and examines the backgrounds of the men who led it.
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Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines
- The History and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution’s Most Famous Leaders
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 2020-11-18
- Language: English
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Stokely Carmichael
- The Life and Legacy of the Civil Rights Activist Who Led the Black Power Movement
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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"Our grandfathers had to run, run, run. My generation's out of breath. We ain't running no more.” (Stokely Carmichael). In the town of Greenwood, central Mississippi, on the evening of June 16, 1966, one of the most influential speeches in modern American history was delivered on the grounds of Stone Street Negro Elementary School. Earlier in the day, as a body of marchers tried to set up camp on the grounds of the school, they were approached by local officials and law enforcement with instructions to move on.
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Stokely Carmichael
- The Life and Legacy of the Civil Rights Activist Who Led the Black Power Movement
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Release date: 2022-05-24
- Language: English
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Mary, Queen of Scots: The History and Legacy of Mary Stuart of Scotland
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Maria Chester
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
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"Did I not tell you this would happen? I knew they would never allow me to live, I was too great an obstacle to their religion." - Mary, Queen of Scots The position in history of Mary Queen of Scots is a paradoxical one. Her fame as a monarch lies less in her personality or achievements than in her position within the dynastic maneuvers and political-religious upheavals taking place in northwest Europe in the 16th century. Most monarchs spend their early years learning in preparation to rule and then spend the latter part of their lives wielding power and status.
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Mary, Queen of Scots: The History and Legacy of Mary Stuart of Scotland
- Narrated by: Maria Chester
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-22
- Language: English
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Evita: The Life of Eva Peron
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 21 mins
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María Eva Duarte de Perón, known to the world as Evita, stands with Jesus Christ as a highly influential historical figure who lived only 33 years. The similarities do not end there: as Argentine novelist Tomás Eloy Martínez has observed, Evita came to "symbolize certain naïve, but effective, beliefs: the hope for a better world; a life sacrificed on the altar of the disinherited, the humiliated, the poor of the earth...myths which somehow reproduce the image of Christ."
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Evita: The Life of Eva Peron
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 21 mins
- Release date: 2015-05-20
- Language: English
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