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White Heat
- A History of Britain in the Swinging Sixties
- By: Dominic Sandbrook
- Narrated by: Dominic Sandbrook, Roger Davis
- Length: 39 hrs and 51 mins
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Harold Wilson's famous reference to 'white heat' captured the optimistic spirit of a society in the midst of breathtaking change. From the gaudy pleasures of Swinging London to the tragic bloodshed in Northern Ireland, from the intrigues of Westminster to the drama of the World Cup, British life seemed to have taken on a dramatic new momentum.
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White Heat
- A History of Britain in the Swinging Sixties
- Narrated by: Dominic Sandbrook, Roger Davis
- Length: 39 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 03-10-24
- Language: English
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Never Had It So Good
- A History of Britain from Suez to the Beatles
- By: Dominic Sandbrook
- Narrated by: Dominic Sandbrook, Roger Davis
- Length: 37 hrs and 49 mins
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In this strikingly impressive book, he combines academic verve and insight with colourful, dramatic writing to produce a classic, ground-breaking work that has changed forever how we think about the Sixties.
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Nasal performance
- By Mr Greg Cox on 26-07-24
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Never Had It So Good
- A History of Britain from Suez to the Beatles
- Narrated by: Dominic Sandbrook, Roger Davis
- Length: 37 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 25-07-24
- Language: English
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The Forgotten Soldier
- By: Guy Sajer
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 22 hrs and 49 mins
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When Guy Sajer joins the infantry full of ideals in the summer of 1942, the German army is enjoying unparalleled success in Russia. However, he quickly finds that for the foot soldier the glory of military success hides a much harsher reality of hunger, fatigue and constant deprivation. Posted to the crack Grosse Deutschland division, with its sadistic instructors who shoot down those who fail to make the grade, he enters a violent and remorseless world where all youthful hope is gradually ground down, and all that matters is the brute will to survive.
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excellent in depth recollection
- By Amazon Customer on 22-07-20
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The Forgotten Soldier
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 22 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 20-02-20
- Language: English
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A Brief History of Britain 1066-1485
- Brief Histories
- By: Nicholas Vincent
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 18 hrs and 1 min
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From the Norman Conquest to the Battle of Bosworth Field - how Britain was invaded and became a nation. The first volume in the stunning four-volume Brief History of Britain series. From the Battle of Hastings to the Battle of Bosworth Field, Nicholas Vincent tells the story of how Britain was born. When William, Duke of Normandy, killed King Harold and seized the throne of England, England’s language, culture, politics, and law were transformed.
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Best introduction to medieval history
- By Marcus on 08-04-13
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A Brief History of Britain 1066-1485
- Brief Histories
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 18 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 07-01-13
- Language: English
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Jet Man
- The Making and Breaking of Frank Whittle, Genius of the Jet Revolution
- By: Duncan Campbell-Smith
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 19 hrs and 53 mins
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In 1929, a 22-year-old maverick named Frank Whittle - a self-taught aeronautical obsessive and risk-takingly brilliant RAF pilot - presented a blueprint for a revolutionary, jet-powered aircraft engine to the Air Ministry. His idea had the potential to change the course of history, but it was summarily rejected. In this meticulously researched biography, Duncan Campbell-Smith charts Whittle's stoic efforts to build his jet engine in the interwar years.
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Fascinating despite issues
- By Nick Anderson on 19-07-21
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Jet Man
- The Making and Breaking of Frank Whittle, Genius of the Jet Revolution
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 19 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 25-03-21
- Language: English
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Finisterre
- Wars Within, Book 1
- By: Graham Hurley
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
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October, 1944: For the 1000 Year Reich, time is running out. Desperate to avoid the humiliation of unconditional surrender, German intelligence launch Operation Finisterre: a last-ditch plan to enable Hitler to deny the savage logic of a war on two fronts.Success depends on two individuals: Stefan Portisch, a German naval officer washed ashore after the loss of his U-boat and Hector Gomez, who was planted at the American atomic bomb complex.
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Interesting!
- By Craig on 01-03-21
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Finisterre
- Wars Within, Book 1
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Series: Wars Within, Book 1
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
- Release date: 15-12-16
- Language: English
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The Forest
- By: Edward Rutherfurd
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 33 hrs and 45 mins
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Few places lie closer to the heart of the nation's heritage than the New Forest. Now, Edward Rutherfurd weaves its history and legends into compelling fiction. From the mysterious killing of King William Rufus, treachery and witchcraft, smuggling and poaching run through this epic tale of well-born ladies, lowly woodsmen, sailors, merchants and Cistercian monks. The feuds, wars, loyalties and passions of generations reach their climax in a crime that shatters the decorous society of Jane Austen's Bath.
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BEST BOOK EVER
- By fiona c cross on 28-02-19
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The Forest
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 33 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 15-01-19
- Language: English
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Victor Boys
- True Stories from Forty Memorable Years of the Last V Bomber
- By: Tony Blackman
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
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The Handley Page Victor was the third of the three V Bombers and the longest lasting, serving in the RAF until 1993, and still doing invaluable service in the first Iraq war. Moreover, in 1982, it was the only Victor tanker fleet based on Ascension Island that made possible the Vulcan Black Buck bombing of Port Stanley airfield and the long-range reconnaissance of Argentina by Nimrods. Victor Boys tells the story of all the great things that were achieved, recounted firsthand by the operators themselves.
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A V-good listen, first hand anecdotal accounts.
- By Bob Upndown on 15-01-17
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Victor Boys
- True Stories from Forty Memorable Years of the Last V Bomber
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 10-08-16
- Language: English
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Invasive Aliens
- The Plants and Animals From Over There That Are Over Here
- By: Dan Eatherley
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
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As Brits we pride ourselves as stoic defenders, boasting a record of resistance dating back to 1066. Yet, even a cursory examination of the natural world reveals that while interlopers of the human variety may have been kept at bay, our islands have been invaded, conquered and settled by an endless succession of animals, plants, fungi and other alien lifeforms that apparently belong elsewhere. Indeed it’s often hard to work out what actually is native, and what is foreign.
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Interesting and informative
- By Molly bby on 16-10-20
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Invasive Aliens
- The Plants and Animals From Over There That Are Over Here
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 18-07-19
- Language: English
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Sarum
- By: Edward Rutherfurd
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 53 hrs and 59 mins
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In a novel of extraordinary richness the whole sweep of British civilisation unfolds through the story of one place, Salisbury, from beyond recorded time to the present day. The landscape - as old as time itself - shapes the destinies of the five families....
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Ultimately a little disappointing
- By Mark Pasola on 22-09-20
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Sarum
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 53 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 23-05-19
- Language: English
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The Collected Stories (Vol V)
- By: Arthur C. Clarke
- Narrated by: Ben Onwukwe, Buffy Davis, Mike Grady, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
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The fifth collection of gripping short stories from the most acclaimed Science Fiction author of any generation.
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Borring and hasn't aged well.
- By victoria macdonalf on 15-09-22
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The Collected Stories (Vol V)
- Narrated by: Ben Onwukwe, Buffy Davis, Mike Grady, Nick Boulton, Roger May, Sean Barrett
- Series: The Collected Stories, Book 5
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 26-04-11
- Language: English
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A Brief History of Britain 1660 - 1851
- Brief Histories
- By: William Gibson
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
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In 1660 England emerged from the devastations of the Civil Wars and restored the king, Charles II, to the throne. Over the next 190 years Britain would establish itself as the leading nation in the world - the centre of burgeoning Empire, at the forefront of the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. However, radical change also brought with it anxiety and violence. America is lost in the War of Independence and calls for revolution at home are never far from the surface of everyday life.
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Too much irrelevant detail
- By Annika on 24-08-13
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A Brief History of Britain 1660 - 1851
- Brief Histories
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 07-02-13
- Language: English
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The Great War
- 1914-1918
- By: Peter Hart
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 22 hrs and 56 mins
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The Great War was the first truly global conflict and it changed the course of world history. In this magnum opus, critically acclaimed historian Peter Hart examines the conflict in every arena around the world, in a history that combines cutting-edge scholarship with vivid and unfamiliar eyewitness accounts, from kings and generals, and ordinary soldiers.
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Great insight into WW1
- By Anonymous User on 14-03-22
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The Great War
- 1914-1918
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 22 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 24-06-21
- Language: English
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Buccaneer Boys: True Tales by Those Who Flew the 'Last All-British Bomber'
- By: Graham Pitchfork
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
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Twenty-four aircrew who flew the iconic aircraft with the Fleet Air Arm, the Royal Air Force, and the South African Air Force (SAAF) relate their experiences and affection for the Blackburn Buccaneer. Arranged in chronological order, the book traces the history of the aircraft and the tasks it fulfilled. In addition to describing events and activities, it provides an insight into the lifestyle of a Buccaneer squadron and the fun and enjoyment of being a "Buccaneer Boy" in addition to being part of a highly professional and dedicated force.
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A Bucc'n Good Collection of Memoirs
- By Paul on 09-09-16
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Buccaneer Boys: True Tales by Those Who Flew the 'Last All-British Bomber'
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 06-10-15
- Language: English
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Harrier Boys, Book 2: New Technology, New Threats, New Tactics, 1990-2010
- By: Bob Marston
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
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In the second volume of Harrier Boys, as with the first, the history of this remarkable aircraft in service with UK armed forces is illustrated through personal reminiscences of the people who worked with it. The book begins with explanations of the mature concept of operations with the Harrier GR3 in the Cold War. It then progresses through the evolution of Harrier II, starting with the GR5, and updates to the Sea Harrier, while the potential battles to be fought necessitated ever-changing tactics and technology.
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A good follow on from Book 1
- By FAB on 03-10-23
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Harrier Boys, Book 2: New Technology, New Threats, New Tactics, 1990-2010
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Series: Harrier Boys, Book 2
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 22-12-17
- Language: English
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Bugles and a Tiger
- My Life in the Gurkhas
- By: John Masters
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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John Masters was a soldier before he became a best-selling novelist. He went to Sandhurst in 1933 at the age of 18 and was commissioned into the Fourth Gurkha Rifles in time to take part in some of the last campaigns on the turbulent North-West Frontier of India. John Masters joined a Gurhka regiment on receiving his commission, and his depiction of garrison life and campaigning on the North-West Frontier has never been surpassed. Bugles and a Tiger is a matchless evocation of the British Army in India on the eve of the Second World War.
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An outstanding tale of life in the Indian Army
- By Kindle Customer on 18-04-24
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Bugles and a Tiger
- My Life in the Gurkhas
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 03-11-22
- Language: English
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Sugar
- The world corrupted, from slavery to obesity
- By: James Walvin
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
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Prior to 1600, sugar was a costly luxury, the preserve of the rich. But with the rise of the European sugar colonies in the Americas in the 17th century, sugar became cheap, ubiquitous and hugely popular - an everyday necessity. As recently as the 1970s, very few people suggested that sugar posed a global health problem; yet today, sugar is regularly denounced as a dangerous addiction, on a par with tobacco, and the cause of a global obesity epidemic. While sugar consumption remains higher than ever.
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Thorough and thought provoking
- By MP on 06-01-19
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Sugar
- The world corrupted, from slavery to obesity
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 13-07-17
- Language: English
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Russka
- By: Edward Rutherfurd
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 47 hrs and 17 mins
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In this vast and gorgeous tapestry of a novel, serf and master, Cossack and tsar, priest and Jew are brought together in a family saga which unrolls through centuries of history to reveal that most impenetrable and mysterious of lands - Russia. Through the life of a little town east of Moscow in the Russian heartland, Edward Rutherfurd creates a sweeping family saga from the baffling contradictions of Russia's culture and her peoples - bleak yet exotic, brutal but romantic, land of ritual yet riddled with superstitious fears.
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Rambling epic
- By martin thomas on 28-06-21
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Russka
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 47 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 10-09-19
- Language: English
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The Road Past Mandalay
- By: John Masters
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
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This is the second part of John Masters' autobiography: how he fought with his Gurkha regiment during World War II until his promotion to command one of the Chindit columns behind enemy lines in Burma. Written by a best-selling novelist at the height of his powers, it is an exceptionally moving story that culminates in him having to personally shoot a number of wounded British soldiers who cannot be evacuated before their position is overrun by the Japanese.
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Fascinating story, narrator is a little robotic
- By Rosie J on 23-02-23
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The Road Past Mandalay
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 16-02-23
- Language: English
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Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim
- On Foot, Across Europe to Rome
- By: Harry Bucknall
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
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Watching in disbelief as his computer was struck by lightning in 2007, Harry Bucknall had no idea that the subsequent trail of events would lead him to Rome - five years later, on foot. Following the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrim path that dates back nearly 2,000 years, Harry walks through England, France, Switzerland, and Italy weaving a historical tapestry liberally colored with tales of angels and saints, emperors and kings, and war and revolution.
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Could I do it? Probably not
- By B McH on 22-02-17
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Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim
- On Foot, Across Europe to Rome
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 11-09-14
- Language: English
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