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  Edinburgh Old Town - Journeys...

  John Fee

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  John Fee was a true storytelling artist, painting verbal pictures, setting off on digressions that turned out not to be digressions, moving effortlessly into a song or poem. He has uncovered little-known aspects of the Royal Mile along with long-forgotten characters who spring back to life through the storyteller's art.
  
  
  Following on from the acclaimed Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill volumes, this third instalment in the Journeys and Evocations series focuses on the extensive history and folklore surrounding Edinburgh's atmospheric Old Town. Take a vivid trip with John Fee through Edinburgh's Old Town as you've never seen it before, with this wonderful blend of prose, poetry, photography and incredible stories from another era of one of Edinburgh's most renowned districts.
  
  
  Two of the city's leading storytellers have sifted through the centuries to compile the remarkable guide to Edinburgh's famous landmark.EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS on Arthur's Seat: Journeys and Evocations
  
  A fascinating spotlight on the Hill's unique position in centuries of Edinburgh life. EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS on Calton Hill: Journeys and Evocations

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  Sayajirao the maharaja who...

  Amit Schandillia

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  The 1911 Delhi Durbar was the third and the last, and a very special one. It was an event of many historical firsts—the first time Delhi took over from Calcutta as India's capital, the first time a reigning British monarch visited India in person, and the first time an Indian king openly defied the British monarch outside of a war. The king in question was Sayajirao Gaekwad. From here onwards, his story was a story of defiance and insubordination with the most cautious mix of diplomacy. How did he manage that? Listen here!

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  Partisan - The gripping story of...

  James Caffin

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  The gripping story of a New Zealand solider who escaped the clutches of a prisoner-of-war camp to join the Yugoslav freedom fighters during the Second World War  
   After a daring escape from a prisoner-of-war camp in occupied Yugoslavia, John Denvir reached the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, where he joined a partisan band as a machine-gunner. Believed shot and killed by New Zealand forces and his family in New Zealand, from January 1942 until the end of 1943, Denvir led brave and heroic attacks on German and Italian soldiers from behind enemy lines. He was wounded four times, received the Soviet Medal for Valour and was eventually appointed brigade commander. When 'Corporal Frank' was demobilised he returned to New Zealand and became a taxi driver in the small South Island town of Temuka.  
    
    
  Originally published in 1945 and out of print for many years, this is his remarkable true story.   
  HarperCollins Australia 2022

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  Children of the Night - The...

  Paul Kenyon

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  A vivid, brilliant, darkly humorous and horrifying history of some of the strangest dictators that Europe has ever seen. 
  'A witty and page-turning narrative full of grotesque characters' Misha Glenny 
   
  'Kenyon relates all this with verve [and] humour ... He patiently untangles the complicated webs of loyalty and enmity' Literary Review 
   
  'Absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in Romania past and present' John Simpson 
   
  Balanced precariously on the shifting fault line between East and West, Romania's schizophrenic, often violent past is one of the great untold stories of modern Europe. 
   
  The country that gave us Vlad Dracula, and whose citizens consider themselves descendants of ancient Rome, has traditionally preferred the status of enigmatic outsider. But this beautiful and unexplored land has experienced some of the most disastrous leaderships of the last century. 
   
  After a relatively benign period led by a dutiful King and his vivacious British-born Queen, the country oscillated wildly. Its interwar rulers form a gallery of bizarre characters and extreme movements: the corrupt and mentally unbalanced King Carol; the fascist death cult led by Corneliu Codreanu; the vain General Ion Antonescu, who seized power in 1940 and led the country into a catastrophic alliance with Nazi Germany. After 1945 power was handed to Romania's tiny communist party, under which it experienced severe repression, purges and collectivisation. 
   
  Then in 1965, Nicolae Ceau?escu came to power. And thus began the strangest dictatorship of all.

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  Sunjata and Bakaridjan Koné: Two...

  Matt Clayton

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  Do you like epic tales that sing the deeds of the world’s greatest heroes? 
  If so, you will love this volume of epics from the West African country of Mali. Each is full of battles and derring-do, magic, and prophecies based on historical events. The Epic of Sunjata tells the tale of the great thirteenth-century king of the Mali Empire, Sunjata Keita, who started life as a disabled boy but rose to become one of Mali’s greatest warriors and king of a vast empire. The Epic of Bakaridjan Koné, a proud epic in its own right, is but a part of the larger Epic of Bambara Segu, one of the longest African epics, detailing the history of the Segu Empire, which lasted from 1712 to 1861. Like Sunjata, Bakaridjan Koné is a formidable warrior; however, he has no designs on power, preferring only to serve his king with valorous deeds.  
  Here are just a few of the amazing episodes you’ll read in these epics:How a hunter prophesied that Sunjata would become the king of a great empire.How Sunjata was disabled at birth but learned to walk and gained superhuman strength.Sunjata’s exile from Mali and his growth into manhood.How Sunjata fought and defeated the evil sorcerer-king, Sumanguru Kanté.How a Muslim soothsayer prophesied that Bakaridjan Koné would outshine all of the king’s sons and become the greatest warrior of Segu.How Bakaridjan Koné performed the deeds of a hero while he was yet a boy.How Bakaridjan Koné defeated an evil water jinni that even King Da Monzon was afraid to challenge.How Bakaridjan Koné lost his honor and then regained it. How King Da Monzon tried to assassinate Bakaridjan but was foiled by Bakaridjan’s son.  
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to enjoy each of these fascinating West African epics!

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  The Emerald Tablets of Toth The...

  J.J.Rover

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  Unlock the secrets of the ancients and embark on a journey of spiritual exploration with "The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean" audiobook. 
  Ascribed to the legendary figure Thoth, the ancient Egyptian deity of wisdom, these tablets are revered as a timeless source of esoteric knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. 
  Key Highlights: 
  🌟 Ancient Wisdom Unveiled: Delve into the mystical teachings of Thoth, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, consciousness, and the universe. 
  📜 Sacred Texts: Explore the enigmatic Emerald Tablets, believed to contain the secrets of alchemy, magic, and spiritual transformation. 
  🔮 Esoteric Knowledge: Unlock the mysteries of the Atlantean civilization, as revealed through the timeless wisdom inscribed on the Emerald Tablets. 
  💡 Spiritual Enlightenment: Immerse yourself in the teachings of Thoth, guiding seekers on a journey of self-discovery, inner transformation, and spiritual liberation. 
  🌌 Universal Principles: Discover the universal truths encoded within the Emerald Tablets, offering guidance for navigating the complexities of existence and attaining higher states of consciousness. 
  Why Choose this Audiobook:Audio Experience: Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of Thoth through the captivating narration of this audiobook, bringing the timeless teachings to life.Spiritual Exploration: Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth as you delve into the profound teachings of the Emerald Tablets.Timeless Relevance: Despite their ancient origins, the teachings of Thoth remain as relevant and applicable today as they were millennia ago, offering timeless insights for modern seekers. 
  Begin your journey of spiritual exploration today!

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