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Cobalt Red
- How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives
- By: Siddharth Kara
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
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An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation—and the moral implications that affect us all.
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Holds a mirror up to us all.
- By Anonymous User on 13-02-23
By: Siddharth Kara
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The Jew a Negro
- Being a Study of the Jewish Ancestry from an Impartial Standpoint (1910)
- By: Arthur Talmage Abernethy
- Narrated by: Will Stauff
- Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
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Abernethy’s 1910 book The Jew a Negro has been analyzed by numerous modern authors studying race relations in earlier times in America....
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Congo Mercenary
- By: Mike Hoare
- Narrated by: Mike Hoare
- Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins
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Col. Mike Hoare tells how his force of mercenaries, 5 Commando, put down a Comunist-backed rebel uprising in the Congo....
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Decent Listen Especially If You Are Of A Certain Age
- By Grapes of Wrath on 06-10-18
By: Mike Hoare
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The Moors of the Maghreb
- The History of the Muslims in North Africa During the Middle Ages
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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The term Moor is a historical rather than an ethnic name. It is an invention of European Christians for the Islamic inhabitants of Maghreb (North Africa), Andalusia (Spain), Sicily and Malta, and was sometimes use to designate all Muslims. It is derived from Mauri....
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Mythology: African Myths, Gods, Heroes, and Legends
- By: Ron Carver
- Narrated by: John Griffith
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
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Hear about the creation of the universe, plants, animals, and finally, the woman first and the man second (how ironic). You’ll find out what significance a tortoise made in one particular African myth, why and how the sex goddess was worshipped and feared, and much more....
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Dry and overly focused on present day
- By Me1989 on 24-04-21
By: Ron Carver
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A Short History of South Africa
- By: Gail Nattrass
- Narrated by: Sarah Jane Woodward
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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South Africa is popularly perceived as the most influential nation in Africa - a gateway to an entire continent for finance, trade and politics, and a crucial mediator in its neighbours’ affairs....
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Fatally Flawed
- By Mr S Benton on 11-03-20
By: Gail Nattrass
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Cobalt Red
- How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives
- By: Siddharth Kara
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation—and the moral implications that affect us all.
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Holds a mirror up to us all.
- By Anonymous User on 13-02-23
By: Siddharth Kara
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The Jew a Negro
- Being a Study of the Jewish Ancestry from an Impartial Standpoint (1910)
- By: Arthur Talmage Abernethy
- Narrated by: Will Stauff
- Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
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Abernethy’s 1910 book The Jew a Negro has been analyzed by numerous modern authors studying race relations in earlier times in America....
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Congo Mercenary
- By: Mike Hoare
- Narrated by: Mike Hoare
- Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins
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Col. Mike Hoare tells how his force of mercenaries, 5 Commando, put down a Comunist-backed rebel uprising in the Congo....
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Decent Listen Especially If You Are Of A Certain Age
- By Grapes of Wrath on 06-10-18
By: Mike Hoare
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The Moors of the Maghreb
- The History of the Muslims in North Africa During the Middle Ages
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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The term Moor is a historical rather than an ethnic name. It is an invention of European Christians for the Islamic inhabitants of Maghreb (North Africa), Andalusia (Spain), Sicily and Malta, and was sometimes use to designate all Muslims. It is derived from Mauri....
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Mythology: African Myths, Gods, Heroes, and Legends
- By: Ron Carver
- Narrated by: John Griffith
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
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Hear about the creation of the universe, plants, animals, and finally, the woman first and the man second (how ironic). You’ll find out what significance a tortoise made in one particular African myth, why and how the sex goddess was worshipped and feared, and much more....
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Dry and overly focused on present day
- By Me1989 on 24-04-21
By: Ron Carver
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A Short History of South Africa
- By: Gail Nattrass
- Narrated by: Sarah Jane Woodward
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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South Africa is popularly perceived as the most influential nation in Africa - a gateway to an entire continent for finance, trade and politics, and a crucial mediator in its neighbours’ affairs....
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Fatally Flawed
- By Mr S Benton on 11-03-20
By: Gail Nattrass
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White Malice
- The CIA and the Covert Recolonization of Africa
- By: Susan Williams
- Narrated by: Chanté McCormick
- Length: 21 hrs and 14 mins
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A revelatory history of how postcolonial African Independence movements were systematically undermined by one nation above all: the US....
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Riveting narrative spoilt by cloth-eared reader.
- By Mary J. Bryce on 07-03-24
By: Susan Williams
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Rorke's Drift
- By: Adrian Greaves
- Narrated by: Paul Herzberg
- Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins
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On 22nd January 1879 a force of 20,000 Zulus overwhelmed and destroyed the British invading force at Isandlwana, killing and ritually disemboweling more than 1,200 troops. That afternoon, the same Zulu force turned their attention on a small outpost at Rorke's Drift....
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Good narration of a great story
- By Rob on 07-06-23
By: Adrian Greaves
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Operation Barras
- By: William Fowler
- Narrated by: Matt Addis
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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In September 2000, 11 British soldiers were captured by a notorious militia gang in Sierra Leone. The so-called 'West Side Boys' had subjected their part of the country to a long reign of terror, murdering, kidnapping and mutilating anyone who stood in their way....
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like a boring history and politics class at school
- By ceecrb1 on 15-06-24
By: William Fowler
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The Anglo-Zulu War
- The History and Legacy of the British Empire’s Conflict with the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
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The modern history of Africa was, until very recently, written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man, who had forcefully entered the continent during a particularly hubristic and dynamic phase of European history....
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Enjoyable.
- By emrys on 18-12-21
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The Lumumba Plot
- The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination
- By: Stuart A. Reid
- Narrated by: Michael Boatman
- Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins
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It was supposed to be a moment of great optimism, a cause for jubilation. The Congo was at last being set free from Belgium—one of seventeen countries to gain independence in 1960 from ruling European powers....
By: Stuart A. Reid
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White Mischief
- The Murder of Lord Erroll
- By: James Fox
- Narrated by: Dennis Kleinman
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
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The riveting true story of decadence, deception, and murder among British aristocrats in colonial Kenya....
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Poor pronunciation
- By Anonymous User on 12-04-24
By: James Fox
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A Savage War of Peace
- Algeria 1954-1962
- By: Alistair Horne
- Narrated by: James Adams
- Length: 29 hrs and 56 mins
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The Algerian War lasted from 1954 to 1962. From the perspective of half a century, it looks less like the last colonial war than the first postmodern one....
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Just superb
- By Dave on 26-03-12
By: Alistair Horne
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Hannibal
- Rome’s Greatest Enemy
- By: Philip Freeman
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
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Telling the story of a man who stood against the overwhelming power of the mighty Roman empire, Hannibal is the biography of a man who, against all odds, dared to change the course of history....
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concise well written story
- By L A Stevenson on 16-05-24
By: Philip Freeman
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Beda Fomm to Operation Crusader, 1940-41
- Desert Armour: Tank Warfare in North Africa
- By: Robert Forczyk
- Narrated by: Chris Monteiro
- Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins
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Robert Forczyk covers the development of armored warfare in North Africa from the earliest Anglo-Italian engagements in 1940 to the British victory over the German Afrikakorps in Operation Crusader in 1941....
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a very detailed history
- By FAB on 11-04-24
By: Robert Forczyk
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History of Ethiopia
- A Captivating Guide to Ethiopian History (African History)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
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Ethiopia has a long history. It boasts one of the longest-running continuous civilizations on the planet; even the origins of humanity have been traced back to Ethiopia....
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Inside the Hotel Rwanda
- The Surprising True Story…and Why It Matters Today
- By: Edouard Kayihura, Kerry Zukus
- Narrated by: Mirron Willis, Rosalind Ashford
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
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Inside the Hotel Rwanda offers an honest and unflinching first-hand account of the reality of life inside the hotel, exposing the man who exploited refugees....
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very good book
- By Maire Reier on 04-02-19
By: Edouard Kayihura, and others
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Crucible of Honour: The Battle of Rorke's Drift
- The Anglo-Zulu War, Book 2
- By: James Mace
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
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It is January of 1879. While three columns of British soldiers and their African allies cross the Uminyathi River to commence the invasion of the Zulu Kingdom....
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Great Book
- By Andrew on 17-04-19
By: James Mace
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A Fatherless People
- The Secret Story of How the Nigerians Missed the Road to the Promised Land
- By: Dele Ogun
- Narrated by: Dele Ogun
- Length: 13 hrs
- Unabridged
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A Fatherless People: The Secret Story of How the Nigerians Missed the Road to the Promised Land tells the story of Nigeria from its early conceptualization by British colonialists in the aftermath of the abolition of the slave trade up to the present day....
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Comprehensive Nigerian history
- By Olajide on 24-12-19
By: Dele Ogun
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South Africa: History in an Hour
- By: Anthony Holmes
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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History for busy people. Listen to a concise history of South Africa in just one hour....
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Good summary pity about pronunciation
- By Sean on 02-04-19
By: Anthony Holmes
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Dictatorland
- The Men Who Stole Africa
- By: Paul Kenyon
- Narrated by: Hamilton McLeod
- Length: 19 hrs and 20 mins
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The dictator who grew so rich on his country's cocoa crop that he built a 35-storey-high basilica in the jungles of the Ivory Coast. The austere, incorruptible leader who has shut Eritrea off from the world in a permanent state of war and conscripted every adult into the armed forces....
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The way it was read.
- By Lucia on 26-01-24
By: Paul Kenyon
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Memoirs of an Arabian Princess
- An Accurate Translation of Her Authentic Voice (Writings by Emily Ruete, born Sayyida Salme, Book 1)
- By: Andrea Emily Stumpf
- Narrated by: Andrea Emily Stumpf
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Sayyida Salme lived a remarkable life in remarkable times and told the tale more than a century ago in her Memoirs of an Arabian Princess, the first book published by an Arab woman.
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African Origin of Civilization - The Myth or Reality
- By: Cheikh Anta Diop
- Narrated by: Frank Block
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
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This classic presents historical, archaeological, and anthropological evidence to support the theory that ancient Egypt was a black civilization....
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WORST AUDIO EVER
- By Georgia Dennis on 08-08-22
By: Cheikh Anta Diop
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White Hunters
- By: Brian Herne
- Narrated by: Robert Whitfield
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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A little over 100 years ago, East Africa was terra incognita to most whites....
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Excitement and Tragedy go hand-in-hand
- By Ben Waddams on 01-05-11
By: Brian Herne
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Of This Our Country
- By: various
- Narrated by: Weruche Opia, Oseloka Obi
- Length: 10 hrs
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Whilst it’s impossible to capture the essence of Nigeria in one story, its writers have given listeners the opportunity to experience the many different parts that make up Africa’s most populous nation....
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Both entertaining and educational
- By ClareR on 06-01-24
By: various
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Great Zimbabwe
- The History and Legacy of the Medieval Kingdom of Zimbabwe's Capital
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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The modern history of Africa was, until very recently, written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man....
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A good starting point
- By Tfd on 22-02-19
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Cruelty of Fate: The Fight for Khambula
- The Anglo-Zulu War, Book 4
- By: James Mace
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
- Length: 17 hrs and 50 mins
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In late January 1879, following news of the terrible disaster to befall British forces at Isandlwana, Colonel Henry Evelyn Wood, commanding officer of the northern No. 4 Column, withdraws his forces to Khambula, near the Natal and Transvaal borders....
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more fascinating insight into the Zulu war
- By Ian on 10-12-22
By: James Mace
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Lost Souls: The Forgotten Heroes of Eshowe
- The Anglo-Zulu War, Book 3
- By: James Mace
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
- Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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In January 1879, three columns of British soldiers under the command of Lord Chelmsford, commenced the invasion of the Zulu Kingdom. The southern No. 1 Column led by Colonel Charles Pearson advances on the old mission station at Eshowe....
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Fascinating
- By Dr RE Hodgson on 25-08-23
By: James Mace
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Tears of the Dead: Requiem of the Zulu Kingdom
- The Anglo-Zulu War
- By: James Mace
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
- Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins
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In the aftermath of the Battles of Khambula and Gingindlovu, a lull fell over the war-torn Zulu Kingdom. Though British forces under Lord Chelmsford emerged victorious during both encounters, earlier defeats, casualties, and supply shortages required them to withdraw back into Natal....
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zulu war
- By Ian on 26-02-23
By: James Mace
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History of the Zulu War
- By: A. Wilmot
- Narrated by: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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1879 was a year of bloody conflict on the African continent. Cetsywayo, the Zulu chieftain, had wielded his armies with precision and care, defeating and driving his enemies before him....
By: A. Wilmot
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Royal Navy Versus the Slave Traders
- Enforcing Abolition at Sea, 1808–1898
- By: Bernard Edwards
- Narrated by: Kevin Hanssen
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
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On 16 March 1807, the British Parliament passed The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. In the following year the Royal Navy's African Squadron was formed, its mission to stop and search ships at sea suspected of carrying slaves from Africa to the Americas and the Middle East. With typical thoroughness, the Royal Navy went further, and took the fight to the enemy, sailing boldly up uncharted rivers and creeks to attack the barracoons where the slaves were assembled ready for shipment.
By: Bernard Edwards
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Hebrews? Africans? Or Does It Matter?
- The World’s Best Kept Secret
- By: Rodney Jones
- Narrated by: Kevin Howard
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
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Ultimately, Hebrews? Africans? Or Does It Matter? offers a profound reflection on the spiritual importance of our history, our cultural identity, and the simply amazing power of embracing the richness of who we really are – not just as strong Black individuals, but collectively, as a strong Black people! If we only knew the power that we already have! The listener will see in this book why whether we are Hebrews or Africans really does matter! Now is the time…
By: Rodney Jones
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Britain's Gulag
- The Brutal End of Empire in Kenya
- By: Caroline Elkins
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
- Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins
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Only a few years after Britain defeated fascism came the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya - a mass armed rebellion by the Kikuyu people, demanding the return of their land and freedom. The draconian response of Britain's colonial government was to detain nearly the entire Kikuyu population of 1.5 million and to portray them as sub-human savages. Detainees in their thousands - possibly a hundred thousand or more - died from exhaustion, disease, starvation and systemic physical brutality. For decades these events remained untold.
By: Caroline Elkins
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Kofi Annan
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- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr
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Kofi Annan stands out as one of the most pivotal figures of the early twenty-first century. As the secretary-general of the United Nations, he became an enduring icon and a voice for peace and freedom all over the world.
By: Hourly History
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My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah
- By: Denis Hirson
- Narrated by: Denis Hirson
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
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Witty and deeply poignant, My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah is a breathtaking account of one man being confronted by his past and, ultimately, how his daughter proved to be the key in understanding his own father.
By: Denis Hirson
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Memoirs of an Arabian Princess
- An Accurate Translation of Her Authentic Voice (Writings by Emily Ruete, born Sayyida Salme, Book 1)
- By: Andrea Emily Stumpf
- Narrated by: Andrea Emily Stumpf
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Sayyida Salme lived a remarkable life in remarkable times and told the tale more than a century ago in her Memoirs of an Arabian Princess, the first book published by an Arab woman. She was born in 1844 as a princess on the island of Zanzibar, daughter of the great Omani Sayyid Said bin Sultan and his Circassian slave Djilfidan. By the time she published her Memoirs in German in 1886, she had moved from Arab royalty amidst harem politics to the challenges of raising a family as a single mother in a foreign land, with her new Christian name, Emily Ruete.
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Royal Navy Versus the Slave Traders
- Enforcing Abolition at Sea, 1808–1898
- By: Bernard Edwards
- Narrated by: Kevin Hanssen
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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On 16 March 1807, the British Parliament passed The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. In the following year the Royal Navy's African Squadron was formed, its mission to stop and search ships at sea suspected of carrying slaves from Africa to the Americas and the Middle East. With typical thoroughness, the Royal Navy went further, and took the fight to the enemy, sailing boldly up uncharted rivers and creeks to attack the barracoons where the slaves were assembled ready for shipment.
By: Bernard Edwards
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Hebrews? Africans? Or Does It Matter?
- The World’s Best Kept Secret
- By: Rodney Jones
- Narrated by: Kevin Howard
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Ultimately, Hebrews? Africans? Or Does It Matter? offers a profound reflection on the spiritual importance of our history, our cultural identity, and the simply amazing power of embracing the richness of who we really are – not just as strong Black individuals, but collectively, as a strong Black people! If we only knew the power that we already have! The listener will see in this book why whether we are Hebrews or Africans really does matter! Now is the time…
By: Rodney Jones
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Britain's Gulag
- The Brutal End of Empire in Kenya
- By: Caroline Elkins
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
- Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Only a few years after Britain defeated fascism came the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya - a mass armed rebellion by the Kikuyu people, demanding the return of their land and freedom. The draconian response of Britain's colonial government was to detain nearly the entire Kikuyu population of 1.5 million and to portray them as sub-human savages. Detainees in their thousands - possibly a hundred thousand or more - died from exhaustion, disease, starvation and systemic physical brutality. For decades these events remained untold.
By: Caroline Elkins
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Kofi Annan
- A Life from Beginning to End
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged
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Kofi Annan stands out as one of the most pivotal figures of the early twenty-first century. As the secretary-general of the United Nations, he became an enduring icon and a voice for peace and freedom all over the world.
By: Hourly History
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My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah
- By: Denis Hirson
- Narrated by: Denis Hirson
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Witty and deeply poignant, My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah is a breathtaking account of one man being confronted by his past and, ultimately, how his daughter proved to be the key in understanding his own father.
By: Denis Hirson
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Memoirs of an Arabian Princess
- An Accurate Translation of Her Authentic Voice (Writings by Emily Ruete, born Sayyida Salme, Book 1)
- By: Andrea Emily Stumpf
- Narrated by: Andrea Emily Stumpf
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Sayyida Salme lived a remarkable life in remarkable times and told the tale more than a century ago in her Memoirs of an Arabian Princess, the first book published by an Arab woman. She was born in 1844 as a princess on the island of Zanzibar, daughter of the great Omani Sayyid Said bin Sultan and his Circassian slave Djilfidan. By the time she published her Memoirs in German in 1886, she had moved from Arab royalty amidst harem politics to the challenges of raising a family as a single mother in a foreign land, with her new Christian name, Emily Ruete.
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The Boer War
- A Captivating Guide to Its Causes, Battles, and Legacy in South Africa (African History)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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This riveting narrative unfolds a tumultuous chapter in history where ambition, resilience, and tragedy collide on the sun-scorched plains of South Africa. Embark on a journey through time where the indomitable spirit of the Boer farmers clashed with the might of the British Empire, driven by dreams of expansion and the glittering allure of gold and diamonds.
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Nelson Mandela (2nd Edition)
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Elleke Boehmer
- Narrated by: Zoleka Vundla
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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A pathbreaking analysis of the relationship between Mandela the myth, and Mandela the historical figure, this book looks at the way images, stories, and politics have been combined to create the iconic image of Mandela that we know today. Boehmer explores the long trajectory of Mandela's life, explaining first the historical and political context of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and then the post-apartheid period of difficult reconciliation, including the shifts and changes in Mandela's reputation since the millennium.
By: Elleke Boehmer
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The Ghana Empire: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Trading Empires of Medieval West Africa
- Western Africa
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Many people know about the Mali Empire and its famous ruler, Mansa Musa. But did you know there was a major empire that came before it? Medieval African history tends to get ignored in favor of medieval European history. However, there is so much rich history to uncover, especially in the region of West Africa. The Ghana Empire is considered one of the greatest empires in African history. There was an abundance of gold in the region, and the Ghana Empire was a powerful trading partner. Advancements were made in administration, allowing it to become a dominant power in the region.
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Scramble for Africa: A Captivating Guide to Imperial Rivalries, Heroic Battles, and the Unfolding Legacy of the Continent, Including the Zulu War
- Exploring Africa’s Past
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into a world where bold explorers and fierce warriors shaped a continent's destiny. This audiobook takes you on a breathtaking ride through Africa's past, revealing secrets of courage and conquest!
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Philosophical Journeys
- Exploring Africa for Intellectual Enlightenment
- By: Anthony Farrior
- Narrated by: Ed Strong
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Africa, a continent teeming with diversity, culture, and history, has long been a destination for explorers seeking knowledge and enlightenment. While often portrayed through the lens of its natural wonders and political struggles, Africa has also been a crucible for intellectual exploration.
By: Anthony Farrior
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Moederland
- Nine Daughters of South Africa
- By: Cato Pedder
- Narrated by: Michelene Aiton
- Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins
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How did South Africa turn out the way it did? In Moederland - 'Motherland', in Afrikaans - Cato Pedder takes us on an eye-opening journey across four centuries, tracing the country's turbulent past and the rise and fall of apartheid (and her family's charged legacy) through the lives of nine very different women.
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Fascinating, thought-provoking history
- By Anonymous User on 27-04-24
By: Cato Pedder