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47 Ronin
John Allyn; foreword by Stephen Turnbull; read by David Shih
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For those looking for the real story behind the fictionalized movie account of the 47 Ronin story, this is the definitive, fascinating account of this unforgettable tale of a band of samurai who defied the Emperor to avenge the disgrace and death of their master, and faced certain death as a result. It led to one of the bloodiest episodes in Japanese history, and in the process, created a new set of heroes in Japan. Learn More
38 Nooses
by Scot W. Berg; read by Paul Heitsch
Scott W. Berg recounts an overlooked but seminal moment in American history. Learn More
1939
by Frederick Taylor; read by Chris MacDonnell
A bestselling historian's chronicle of the dramatic months from the Munich Agreement to Hitler's invasion of Poland and the beginning of World War II. Learn More
1931
by Tobias Straumann; read by Nigel Patterson
Germany's financial collapse in the summer of 1931 was one of the biggest economic catastrophes of modern history. It led to a global panic, brought down the international monetary system, and turned a worldwide recession into a prolonged depression. In 1931, Tobias Straumann reveals the story of the fatal crisis, demonstrating how a debt trap contributed to the rapid financial and political collapse of a European country, and to the rise of the Nazi Party. Learn More
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