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How Prime Ministers Decide
- Written by: Neerja Chowdhury
- Narrated by: Benaifer J. Mirza
- Length: 24 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
India’s prime ministers have taken decisions that changed the course of the country’s history. This book by Neerja Chowdhury, an award-winning journalist and political commentator, goes beyond the news headlines to provide an eye-opening account of how some of the most important political decisions in independent India were taken.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Quite Insightful
- By Amina kulsum on 03-12-24
- How Prime Ministers Decide
- Written by: Neerja Chowdhury
- Narrated by: Benaifer J. Mirza
Snippets of experience. Nice but missing the twists
Reviewed: 29-08-24
Interesting stories from the power corridors. Selected stories from Indira to Manmohan Era. Some revelations to followers of Indian politics, but many may be fairly well known. Missing the twists and turns of "political thriller".Non controversial mostly but that does take the fun away. Somewhere not very impartial as well.
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The Persian Empire
- Written by: John W. Lee, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: John W. Lee
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8
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Story5 out of 5 stars 8
Over the span of 24 fascinating lectures, you'll take on the role of a history detective to discover the truth about the Persian Empire. You'll discover the key to the empire's success lay in its greatest rulers, each of whom played a critical role in shaping and strengthening a civilization we still remember today. Take this opportunity to complete your understanding of the ancient world and discover the humanity of the ancient Persians.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- By RAJA MUKHERJEA on 05-02-20
- The Persian Empire
- Written by: John W. Lee, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: John W. Lee
A humanistic perspective on ancient Persia. Engaging narration
Reviewed: 12-04-24
While I was aware of some anecdotes of ancient Persian history, did have a good storyline in my head. This narration helped in fill that. In an engaging, humanistic, realistic and we'll flowing story line.
Recommended from my side as a good introduction to history of ancient Persian empire.
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Living the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon
- Written by: Suzanne M. Desan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Suzanne M. Desan
- Length: 24 hrs and 47 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7
The 25 years between the onset of the French Revolution in 1789 and the Bourbon Restoration after Napoleon in 1814 is an astonishing period in world history. This era shook the foundations of the old world and marked a permanent shift for politics, religion, and society - not just for France, but for all of Europe. An account of the events alone reads like something out of a thrilling novel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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comprehensive analysis never gets dull
- By Chandan on 12-09-24
- Living the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon
- Written by: Suzanne M. Desan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Suzanne M. Desan
engaging, entertaining, informing
Reviewed: 21-03-24
well structured, nice narration. set the context well initially and the whole story flowed well. I was looking forward to the next sections. infact am planning to listen again.
esp commendable given the large length of the audio book.
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Hotel
- Written by: Arthur Hailey
- Narrated by: Chris Abernathy
- Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
During five sultry days, the lives of the guests, the management, and the workers at New Orleans's largest and most elite hotel converge. The owner has four days to raise the money to save his financially ailing property. The general manager, once blacklisted from the hospitality business, struggles with one crisis after another. A rebellious heiress will do anything to attain her secret desires. The duke and the duchess in the lavish presidential suite are covering up a crime. And within one of the many guest rooms hides a professional thief.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good story
- By Srugud on 08-04-24
- Hotel
- Written by: Arthur Hailey
- Narrated by: Chris Abernathy
Engaging n Entertaining
Reviewed: 19-02-23
Keeps you involved. Detailed , seems like a hotel insider is talking. Story with multiple sub plots, twists and turns keeps it overall entertaining. Light read / listen. Nice narration as well. I'm picking up another one from Huxley next.
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Siddhartha (Hindi Edition)
- Written by: Herman Hesse
- Narrated by: Mukesh Pandey
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 137
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 110
1946 में साहित्य के क्षत्रमे योगदान के लिए नोबेल पुरष्कार से सम्मानित लेखक हरमन का यह विश्वप्रशिद्ध उपन्यास है। अनेक भाषाओ में अनूदित इस छोटे-से उपन्यास का विश्व साहित्य में बहुत बड़ा दर्जा है।
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5 out of 5 stars
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simple yet complex & touching. nice narration
- By Vivek on 28-01-20
- Siddhartha (Hindi Edition)
- Written by: Herman Hesse
- Narrated by: Mukesh Pandey
simple yet complex & touching. nice narration
Reviewed: 28-01-20
A philosophical and spiritual journey. Deep in its thought, moving in its impact. Highly recommended.
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