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Japan's Infamous Unit 731

Firsthand Accounts of Japan's Wartime Human Experimentation Program

de Hal Gold ...

Narrado por Joe Barrett ...

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6 hora 29 minutos

This is a riveting and disturbing account of the medical atrocities performed in China during WWII.Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not occur on the battlefield, but in quiet, antiseptic medical wards in obscure parts of China. Far from front lines and prying eyes, Japanese doctors and their assistants subjected human guinea pigs to gruesome medical experiments in the name of ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

This is a riveting and disturbing account of the medical atrocities performed in China during WWII.Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not occur on the battlefield, but in quiet, antiseptic medical wards in obscure parts of China. Far from front lines and prying eyes, Japanese doctors and their assistants subjected human guinea pigs to gruesome medical experiments in the name of
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The Saigon Guns

A True Story of Aerial Combat in the Fall of 1972

de John Thomas Hoffman ...

Narrado por Shawn Compton ...

Completo

15 hora 2 minutos

Few Americans know the facts about the final year of US combat operations in South Vietnam. As political will to sustain the fight shrank and the US withdrew most of their ground forces, the Soviets and North Vietnamese sought battlefield success to strengthen their negotiating position at the Paris peace talks. In March of 1972, North Vietnam invaded the South with five armored divisions, massive ... Leer más

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Few Americans know the facts about the final year of US combat operations in South Vietnam. As political will to sustain the fight shrank and the US withdrew most of their ground forces, the Soviets and North Vietnamese sought battlefield success to strengthen their negotiating position at the Paris peace talks. In March of 1972, North Vietnam invaded the South with five armored divisions, massive
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Ghost Nation

The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival

de Chris Horton ...

Narrado por Christopher Ragland ...

Completo

11 hora 9 minutos

**'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent'Few books qualify as essential reading but Ghost Nation is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of The Hidden HandThe gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents.**With all eyes on Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan is emerging ... Leer más

$20.12 USD

**'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent'Few books qualify as essential reading but Ghost Nation is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of The Hidden HandThe gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents.**With all eyes on Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan is emerging
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The Loom of Time

Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China

de Robert D. Kaplan ...

Narrado por Eric Jason Martin ...

Completo

14 hora 49 minutos

**A stunning exploration of the Greater Middle East, where lasting stability has often seemed just out of reach but may hold the key to the shifting world order of the twenty-first century“Engaging . . . Even those who resist Kaplan’s tragic sensibility have much to learn from his look at the emerging Middle East and its recent history.”—National ReviewFINALIST FOR THE OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB’S ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

**A stunning exploration of the Greater Middle East, where lasting stability has often seemed just out of reach but may hold the key to the shifting world order of the twenty-first century“Engaging . . . Even those who resist Kaplan’s tragic sensibility have much to learn from his look at the emerging Middle East and its recent history.”—National ReviewFINALIST FOR THE OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB’S
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Our Oriental Heritage

de Will Durant ...

Narrado por Robin Field ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - The Story of Civilization
Completo

50 hora 17 minutos

The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter:Sumeria, birthplace of the first cities and written lawsthe Egyptians, who perfected monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification more than 3,500 years ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter:Sumeria, birthplace of the first cities and written lawsthe Egyptians, who perfected monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification more than 3,500 years
... Leer más
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A History of Japan

Revised Edition

de R. H. P. Mason, J. G. Caiger ...

Narrado por Derek Perkins ...

Completo

13 hora 7 minutos

A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan.Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-cold War period and collapse of the ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan.Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-cold War period and collapse of the
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Shattered Sword

The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway

de Jonathan Parshall, Anthony Tully ...

Narrado por Tom Perkins ...

Completo

24 hora 44 minutos

Many consider the Battle of Midway to have turned the tide of the Pacific War. It is without question one of the most famous battles in history. Now, for the first time since Gordon W. Prange's bestselling Miracle at Midway, Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully offer a new interpretation of this great naval engagement. Unlike previous accounts, Shattered Sword makes extensive use of Japanese ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Many consider the Battle of Midway to have turned the tide of the Pacific War. It is without question one of the most famous battles in history. Now, for the first time since Gordon W. Prange's bestselling Miracle at Midway, Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully offer a new interpretation of this great naval engagement. Unlike previous accounts, Shattered Sword makes extensive use of Japanese
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China

A History

de John Keay ...

Narrado por Anne Flosnik ...

Completo

25 hora 31 minutos

Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay has composed a vital and illuminating overview of the nation's complex and vivid past. Keay's authoritative history examines 5,000 years in China, from the time of the Three Dynasties through ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay has composed a vital and illuminating overview of the nation's complex and vivid past. Keay's authoritative history examines 5,000 years in China, from the time of the Three Dynasties through
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The Hong Kong Diaries

de Chris Patten ...

Narrado por Chris Patten ...

Completo

25 hora 41 minutos

Brought to you by Penguin.In June 1992 Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not - as other British colonies over the decades - for independence, but for handing back in 1997 to the Chinese, from whom most of its territory had been leased 99 years previously. Over the next five years he kept this diary, which describes in detail how Hong Kong was run as ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.In June 1992 Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not - as other British colonies over the decades - for independence, but for handing back in 1997 to the Chinese, from whom most of its territory had been leased 99 years previously. Over the next five years he kept this diary, which describes in detail how Hong Kong was run as
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Eagle Against the Sun

The American War With Japan

de Ronald H. Spector ...

Narrado por Tom Perkins ...

Completo

23 hora 26 minutos

Historian Ronald H. Spector, drawing on declassified intelligence files, an abundance of British and American archival material, Japanese scholarship and documents, and the research and memoirs of scholars, politicians, and the military men, presents a thrilling narrative of American war in the Pacific.Spector reassesses U.S. and Japanese strategy and offers some provocative interpretations. He ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Historian Ronald H. Spector, drawing on declassified intelligence files, an abundance of British and American archival material, Japanese scholarship and documents, and the research and memoirs of scholars, politicians, and the military men, presents a thrilling narrative of American war in the Pacific.Spector reassesses U.S. and Japanese strategy and offers some provocative interpretations. He
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The Flying Tigers

The Untold Story of the American Pilots Who Waged a Secret War Against Japan

de Sam Kleiner ...

Narrado por Stephen Graybill ...

Completo

9 hora 53 minutos

The thrilling story behind the American pilots who were secretly recruited to defend the nation’s desperate Chinese allies before Pearl Harbor and ended up on the front lines of the war against the Japanese in the Pacific.Sam Kleiner’s The Flying Tigers uncovers the hidden story of the group of young American men and women who crossed the Pacific before Pearl Harbor to risk their lives defending ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

The thrilling story behind the American pilots who were secretly recruited to defend the nation’s desperate Chinese allies before Pearl Harbor and ended up on the front lines of the war against the Japanese in the Pacific.Sam Kleiner’s The Flying Tigers uncovers the hidden story of the group of young American men and women who crossed the Pacific before Pearl Harbor to risk their lives defending
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A Concise History of Japan

de Brett L. Walker ...

Narrado por Eric Michael Summerer ...

Completo

13 hora 21 minutos

To this day, Japan's modern ascendancy challenges many assumptions about world history, particularly theories regarding the rise of the west and why the modern world looks the way it does. In this engaging new history, Brett L. Walker tackles key themes regarding Japan's relationships with its minorities, state and economic development, and the uses of science and medicine. The book begins by ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

To this day, Japan's modern ascendancy challenges many assumptions about world history, particularly theories regarding the rise of the west and why the modern world looks the way it does. In this engaging new history, Brett L. Walker tackles key themes regarding Japan's relationships with its minorities, state and economic development, and the uses of science and medicine. The book begins by
... Leer más
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The Afghan Wars: History in an Hour

de Rupert Colley ...

Narrado por Jonathan Keeble ...

Completo

1 horas 26 minutos

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.Britain has invaded Afghanistan twice before in the nineteenth century. Both times tenacious Afghan fighters defended their country to humiliating British defeats. The Soviet Union also discovered what a tough enemy the Afghans are after nearly a decade of conflict from 1979 to 1989. When not fighting foreign invaders, Afghanistan was torn ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.Britain has invaded Afghanistan twice before in the nineteenth century. Both times tenacious Afghan fighters defended their country to humiliating British defeats. The Soviet Union also discovered what a tough enemy the Afghans are after nearly a decade of conflict from 1979 to 1989. When not fighting foreign invaders, Afghanistan was torn
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A Brief History of Korea

Isolation, War, Despotism and Revival: The Fascinating Story of a Resilient But Divided People

de Michael J. Seth ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

Completo

9 hora 36 minutos

Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the
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One Child

The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment

de Mei Fong ...

Narrado por Janet Song ...

Completo

7 hora 24 minutos

When Communist Party leaders adopted the one-child policy in 1980, they hoped curbing birth-rates would help lift China's poorest and increase the country's global stature. But at what cost? Now, as China closes the book on the policy after more than three decades, it faces a population grown too old and too male, with a vastly diminished supply of young workers.Mei Fong has spent years ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

When Communist Party leaders adopted the one-child policy in 1980, they hoped curbing birth-rates would help lift China's poorest and increase the country's global stature. But at what cost? Now, as China closes the book on the policy after more than three decades, it faces a population grown too old and too male, with a vastly diminished supply of young workers.Mei Fong has spent years
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Central Asia

A New History from the Imperial Conquests to the Present

de Adeeb Khalid ...

Narrado por Aaqil Ahmed ...

Completo

17 hora 28 minutos

This engaging audiobook narrated by Aaqil Ahmed explores how Central Asia has been shaped by modern world eventsCentral Asia is often seen as a remote and inaccessible land on the peripheries of modern history. Encompassing Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and the Xinjiang province of China, it in fact stands at the crossroads of world events. Adeeb Khalid provides the ... Leer más

$29.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This engaging audiobook narrated by Aaqil Ahmed explores how Central Asia has been shaped by modern world eventsCentral Asia is often seen as a remote and inaccessible land on the peripheries of modern history. Encompassing Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and the Xinjiang province of China, it in fact stands at the crossroads of world events. Adeeb Khalid provides the
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To Hell And Back

The Last Train From Hiroshima

de Charles Pellegrino ...

Narrado por David Colacci ...

Completo

18 hora 16 minutos

To Hell and Back offers listeners a stunning, "you are there" time capsule, wrapped in elegant prose. Charles Pellegrino's scientific authority and close relationship with the A-bomb survivors make his account the most gripping and authoritative ever written.At the narrative's core are eyewitness accounts of those who experienced the atomic explosions firsthand—the Japanese civilians on the ground ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

To Hell and Back offers listeners a stunning, "you are there" time capsule, wrapped in elegant prose. Charles Pellegrino's scientific authority and close relationship with the A-bomb survivors make his account the most gripping and authoritative ever written.At the narrative's core are eyewitness accounts of those who experienced the atomic explosions firsthand—the Japanese civilians on the ground
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When Broken Glass Floats

Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge

de Chanrithy Him ...

Narrado por Kalean Ung ...

Completo

11 hora 44 minutos

"A gut-wrenching story told with honesty, restraint, and dignity." —Ha Jin, National Book Award-winning author of WaitingChanrithy Him felt compelled to tell of surviving life under the Khmer Rouge in a way "worthy of the suffering which I endured as a child."In a mesmerizing story, Chanrithy Him vividly recounts her trek through the hell of the "killing fields." She gives us a child's-eye view of ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

"A gut-wrenching story told with honesty, restraint, and dignity." —Ha Jin, National Book Award-winning author of WaitingChanrithy Him felt compelled to tell of surviving life under the Khmer Rouge in a way "worthy of the suffering which I endured as a child."In a mesmerizing story, Chanrithy Him vividly recounts her trek through the hell of the "killing fields." She gives us a child's-eye view of
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Brief History Karachi, A

de KJ Smith ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiolibro box set - A Brief History of - City Edition
Completo

1 horas

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and economic powerhouse, has a rich and complex history that reflects the broader story of South Asia. In A Brief History of Karachi, readers will explore the transformation of a small fishing village into a major port under British colonial rule, and its rapid growth into a bustling metropolis after the partition of ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and economic powerhouse, has a rich and complex history that reflects the broader story of South Asia. In A Brief History of Karachi, readers will explore the transformation of a small fishing village into a major port under British colonial rule, and its rapid growth into a bustling metropolis after the partition of
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Yakuza and the Triads, The: The History of Asia’s Most Notorious Transnational Criminal Organizations

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Scott Clem ...

Completo

2 hora 33 minutos

A pack of men in sharp, tailored suits and dark sunglasses strut down the street. Their eyes are shielded, but the icy scowl on their faces is a clear sign to stay out of their paths. A few of their collars hang open, showing off a glimpse of the vibrant and intricate ink work on their chests, and presumably, their entire bodies. Tattoos are the norm these days, but then one suddenly spots a man ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A pack of men in sharp, tailored suits and dark sunglasses strut down the street. Their eyes are shielded, but the icy scowl on their faces is a clear sign to stay out of their paths. A few of their collars hang open, showing off a glimpse of the vibrant and intricate ink work on their chests, and presumably, their entire bodies. Tattoos are the norm these days, but then one suddenly spots a man
... Leer más
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Strange Objects Which Should Not Exist

de Martin K. Ettington ...

Narrado por Martin K. Ettington ...

Completo

1 horas 56 minutos

Many objects have been found from the deep past which should not exist. We are talking about millions to hundreds of millions years ago.The objects described in this book provide lots of evidence that they really originated in those ages. These things include metal containers and vases found in seams of coal, and spark plugs encased in rock which should not exist.There are also ancient footprints ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Many objects have been found from the deep past which should not exist. We are talking about millions to hundreds of millions years ago.The objects described in this book provide lots of evidence that they really originated in those ages. These things include metal containers and vases found in seams of coal, and spark plugs encased in rock which should not exist.There are also ancient footprints
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Kimono og khaki

de Aage Krarup Nielsen ...

Narrado por Søren Elung Jensen ...

Completo

6 hora 38 minutos

I 1949 vender eventyrer og forfatter Aage Krarup Nielsen tilbage til Japan efter 25 år. Landet er totalt forandret af krigen. Allerede inden skibet lægger til, mindes han om, at Japan er et besat land: "Made in occupied Japan" står der på alle varer, og det er amerikansk militærpoliti, der tjekker hans papirer. Men da han kommer lidt længere ind i Japan, begynder han at genkende det elskede land. ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

I 1949 vender eventyrer og forfatter Aage Krarup Nielsen tilbage til Japan efter 25 år. Landet er totalt forandret af krigen. Allerede inden skibet lægger til, mindes han om, at Japan er et besat land: "Made in occupied Japan" står der på alle varer, og det er amerikansk militærpoliti, der tjekker hans papirer. Men da han kommer lidt længere ind i Japan, begynder han at genkende det elskede land.
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Great Mongol Empire of Genghis Khan, The

The Rise, Conquests, and Legacy of the World’s Most Powerful Empire

de Theo Lloyd ...

Narrado por Theo Lloyd ...

Completo

1 horas 28 minutos

Few empires in history have matched the power and influence of the Mongol Empire. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, the Mongols conquered lands stretching from China to Europe, reshaping civilizations and trade forever.This audiobook takes you deep into the story of how a nomadic warrior built the largest contiguous empire in history. Discover:✅ How Genghis Khan rose from exile to absolute ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Few empires in history have matched the power and influence of the Mongol Empire. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, the Mongols conquered lands stretching from China to Europe, reshaping civilizations and trade forever.This audiobook takes you deep into the story of how a nomadic warrior built the largest contiguous empire in history. Discover:✅ How Genghis Khan rose from exile to absolute
... Leer más
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Commanded By Destiny

de General S.M. Shrinagesh ...

Narrado por Francis Patrick Dsouza ...

Completo

7 hora 31 minutos

‘. . . for only men with courage and a sense of patriotism join the Armed Forces.’That is what General Satyawant Mallanah Shrinagesh wrote to his son Satish as he contemplated a career in the army.As one of the earliest Chiefs of Army Staff of newly independent India, he believed deeply that no institution embodied unity or nationalism more than the armed forces. Witnessing the transition of the ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

‘. . . for only men with courage and a sense of patriotism join the Armed Forces.’That is what General Satyawant Mallanah Shrinagesh wrote to his son Satish as he contemplated a career in the army.As one of the earliest Chiefs of Army Staff of newly independent India, he believed deeply that no institution embodied unity or nationalism more than the armed forces. Witnessing the transition of the
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