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My Seditious Heart

Collected Nonfiction

by Arundhati Roy ...

Narrated by Tania Rodrigues ...

Unabridged

36 hours 17 min

Bookended by her two extraordinary novels, The God of Small Things (1997) and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness (2017), My Seditious Heart collects the work of a two-decade period when Arundhati Roy devoted herself to the political essay as a way of opening up space for justice, rights, and freedoms in an increasingly hostile environment.Radical and superbly readable, the essays speak in a voice of ... Read more

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Bookended by her two extraordinary novels, The God of Small Things (1997) and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness (2017), My Seditious Heart collects the work of a two-decade period when Arundhati Roy devoted herself to the political essay as a way of opening up space for justice, rights, and freedoms in an increasingly hostile environment.Radical and superbly readable, the essays speak in a voice of
... Read more
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The Anarchy

The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

by William Dalrymple ...

Narrated by Sid Sagar ...

Unabridged

15 hours 43 min

Bloomsbury presents The Anarchy by William Dalrymple, read by Sid Sagar.THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEARFINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019A FINANCIAL TIMES, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, WALL STREET JOURNAL AND TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Dalrymple is a superb ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Anarchy by William Dalrymple, read by Sid Sagar.THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEARFINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019A FINANCIAL TIMES, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, WALL STREET JOURNAL AND TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Dalrymple is a superb
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Mughal Empire

The Early Modern Islamic Empire in South Asia

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Kelly Fraser ...

Unabridged

1 hour 22 min

The Mughal Empire, also referred to as the Mogul or Moghul Empire, was one of the most powerful and influential early modern Islamic empires in South Asia. Established in the 16th century, it controlled vast regions for over two centuries, encompassing territories from the peripheries of the Indus basin in the west, extending to northern Afghanistan, Kashmir in the north, present-day Bangladesh in ... Read more

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The Mughal Empire, also referred to as the Mogul or Moghul Empire, was one of the most powerful and influential early modern Islamic empires in South Asia. Established in the 16th century, it controlled vast regions for over two centuries, encompassing territories from the peripheries of the Indus basin in the west, extending to northern Afghanistan, Kashmir in the north, present-day Bangladesh in
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Hill 119

Defending a Reconnaissance Marines’ OP, Vietnam, 1969–70

by Colonel Michael O. Fallon USMC (Ret) ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

23 hours 57 min

The Marines and Corpsmen of Delta Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division were surrounded by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) for six hundred days in 1969 and 1970 during the Vietnam War. Hill 119 is a rise on a finger of land. The hill provided Marines with an excellent 360-degree view of the region, and so it was occupied as an Observation Post. Based on its immediate and ... Read more

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The Marines and Corpsmen of Delta Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division were surrounded by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) for six hundred days in 1969 and 1970 during the Vietnam War. Hill 119 is a rise on a finger of land. The hill provided Marines with an excellent 360-degree view of the region, and so it was occupied as an Observation Post. Based on its immediate and
... Read more
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Students of the Book

by John E. Brennan, via 'Musa' ...

Narrated by AI Voice Orus ...

Unabridged

4 hours 25 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What happens when the road home becomes a trap — and the only weapons you have left are your wits, your faith, and the names of the people you love?Students of the Book is the true account of Musa, a young Afghan student whose journey to visit family is shattered at a Taliban checkpoint south of Kabul. In an instant, he and his companions — including his ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What happens when the road home becomes a trap — and the only weapons you have left are your wits, your faith, and the names of the people you love?Students of the Book is the true account of Musa, a young Afghan student whose journey to visit family is shattered at a Taliban checkpoint south of Kabul. In an instant, he and his companions — including his
... Read more
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Alamat: Book 1 Lam-ang

by Herbert De Leon ...

Narrated by Joshua Leaño ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Alamat Book Series
Unabridged

11 hours

The war of the three realms begins here…In the heart of the Samtoy Nation during the pre-colonial era of Philippine history, the world of Filipino heroes, deities, and mythological monsters collide in an ambitious re-telling of a classic Filipino epic.Our story begins with Namongan, a healer and midwife from an isolated village in the Ilocos Region who discovers that she is destined to bear a ... Read more

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The war of the three realms begins here…In the heart of the Samtoy Nation during the pre-colonial era of Philippine history, the world of Filipino heroes, deities, and mythological monsters collide in an ambitious re-telling of a classic Filipino epic.Our story begins with Namongan, a healer and midwife from an isolated village in the Ilocos Region who discovers that she is destined to bear a
... Read more
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Sacred Serpent

The Ancient Naga in Hindu Mythology

by A.J. Carmichael ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Legends of Antiquity
Unabridged

4 hours 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book frequently returns to the theme of duality, particularly in relation to the serpent and the sun. In addition to signifying danger, dishonesty, and death, the serpent also symbolizes rebirth, transformation, and healing. In a similar vein, the sun represents both harshness and destruction in addition to life, energy, and growth. The ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book frequently returns to the theme of duality, particularly in relation to the serpent and the sun. In addition to signifying danger, dishonesty, and death, the serpent also symbolizes rebirth, transformation, and healing. In a similar vein, the sun represents both harshness and destruction in addition to life, energy, and growth. The
... Read more
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Mysteries of the Rigveda

Lost Technology of the Gods Encoded in the Epics

by HENRY ROMANO ...

Narrated by Alastair Cameron ...

Unabridged

1 hour 38 min

Before we attempt to describe the world of thought revealed in the hymns of the Rigveda, the question may be asked, to what extent is there lost knowledge, lost technology, and advanced philosophy encoded within it? Is it possible to understand the true meaning of a book occupying so isolated in the remotest age of Indian literature?The answer to this question depends on recognizing the suitable ... Read more

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Before we attempt to describe the world of thought revealed in the hymns of the Rigveda, the question may be asked, to what extent is there lost knowledge, lost technology, and advanced philosophy encoded within it? Is it possible to understand the true meaning of a book occupying so isolated in the remotest age of Indian literature?The answer to this question depends on recognizing the suitable
... Read more
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Myths of India, The: The History and Legacy of Mythology across the Indian Subcontinent

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by KC Wayman ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Though it was one of the most advanced civilizations of its time and responsible for the most ancient prehistoric urban sites across the Indian subcontinent, the Indus Valley Civilization was forgotten for millennia, until 20th century archaeologists rediscovered and began excavations at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. Although the civilization primarily flourished between approximately 3000 and 1500 ... Read more

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Though it was one of the most advanced civilizations of its time and responsible for the most ancient prehistoric urban sites across the Indian subcontinent, the Indus Valley Civilization was forgotten for millennia, until 20th century archaeologists rediscovered and began excavations at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. Although the civilization primarily flourished between approximately 3000 and 1500
... Read more
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Mauryan Empire

by Saurabh Kumar ...

Narrated by Saurabh Kumar ...

Unabridged

6 min

The Mauryan Empire was established in 322 B.C. by the great king Chandragupta Maurya. The era of the Mauryas is a milestone throughout the entire existence of Ancient India. The Mauryan Empire was broad and the most powerful in the realm of old Indian history in the ruling from 322 BC to 185 BC. ... Read more

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The Mauryan Empire was established in 322 B.C. by the great king Chandragupta Maurya. The era of the Mauryas is a milestone throughout the entire existence of Ancient India. The Mauryan Empire was broad and the most powerful in the realm of old Indian history in the ruling from 322 BC to 185 BC.
... Read more
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Akali Darshan

Azaadi di Larayi vich Ahinsak Sangarsh

by Edited by Prithipal Singh Kapur ...

Narrated by Mehar Singh ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

***Akali Darshan:***Edited by Prithipal Singh Kapur and translated by Dalip Singh UppalAkali Darshan is a powerful book that shares the inspiring story of the Guru Ke Bagh Morcha, a key event in the Akali movement. What makes this book unique is that it was written by a non-Sikh, showing how deeply the Morcha touched people beyond the Sikh community. The book aims to spread awareness about the ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

***Akali Darshan:***Edited by Prithipal Singh Kapur and translated by Dalip Singh UppalAkali Darshan is a powerful book that shares the inspiring story of the Guru Ke Bagh Morcha, a key event in the Akali movement. What makes this book unique is that it was written by a non-Sikh, showing how deeply the Morcha touched people beyond the Sikh community. The book aims to spread awareness about the
... Read more
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Strange Legends of Sanskrit Literature

The Greatest Epics of Lost Technologies, Ancient Advanced Civilization and Mighty Gods Who ruled Earth

by HENRY ROMANO ...

Narrated by Alastair Cameron ...

Unabridged

1 hour 28 min

The Vedic and Sanskrit periods are different in matter, spirit, and form from the earlier periods. Sanskrit literature, which is abundant and well developed, is profane; Vedic literature is primarily religious. However, the Upanishads also contain a moralizing spirit despite their speculative tendencies.The Hindu Vedas are filled with gods’ stories, powers, and epic battles supposedly fought ... Read more

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The Vedic and Sanskrit periods are different in matter, spirit, and form from the earlier periods. Sanskrit literature, which is abundant and well developed, is profane; Vedic literature is primarily religious. However, the Upanishads also contain a moralizing spirit despite their speculative tendencies.The Hindu Vedas are filled with gods’ stories, powers, and epic battles supposedly fought
... Read more
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Sri Lanka Civil War

Historical Details about the Tamil Tigers and the Causes of the Conflict

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Parag G ...

Unabridged

59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The island nation of Sri Lanka, known to the world as Ceylon until 1972, had long been celebrated as a tropical paradise where diverse ethnic and religious communities coexisted in relative harmony under British colonial rule and during the early years of independence. However, beneath this surface tranquility lay deep-seated tensions between the ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The island nation of Sri Lanka, known to the world as Ceylon until 1972, had long been celebrated as a tropical paradise where diverse ethnic and religious communities coexisted in relative harmony under British colonial rule and during the early years of independence. However, beneath this surface tranquility lay deep-seated tensions between the
... Read more
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A War of Empires

Japan, India, Burma & Britain: 1941–45

by Robert Lyman ...

Narrated by Roger May ...

Unabridged

25 hours 21 min

Bloomsbury presents A War of Empires by Robert Lyman, read by Roger May.SHORTLISTED FOR THE RUSI DUKE OF WELLINGTON MEDAL FOR MILITARY HISTORY 2022'This is a superb book.' – James HollandIn 1941 and 1942 the British and Indian Armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its newly conquered territories throughout Asia. But change was coming. New commanders were appointed, significant ... Read more

$32.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents A War of Empires by Robert Lyman, read by Roger May.SHORTLISTED FOR THE RUSI DUKE OF WELLINGTON MEDAL FOR MILITARY HISTORY 2022'This is a superb book.' – James HollandIn 1941 and 1942 the British and Indian Armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its newly conquered territories throughout Asia. But change was coming. New commanders were appointed, significant
... Read more
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Sikh Nasalkushi Da Khurakhoj Part-2

( Chashamdeedan ate Sbutaan di Zubani )

by Gurjant Singh Ball, Sukhjeet Singh Sadarkot ...

Narrated by Mehar Singh ...

Unabridged

6 hours 8 min

Sikh Nasalkushi Da Khura Khoj Part - 2: Authored by Gurjant Singh Ball and Sukhjeet Singh SadarkotMost people know about the Sikh genocide in places like Delhi, Kanpur, Bokaro, and Hondh-Chillar. But the violence didn’t happen only in these cities. Sikhs were targeted in many other parts of India in the same way. The book series "Sikh Nasalkushi da Khura Khoj" is the first of its kind. It deeply ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sikh Nasalkushi Da Khura Khoj Part - 2: Authored by Gurjant Singh Ball and Sukhjeet Singh SadarkotMost people know about the Sikh genocide in places like Delhi, Kanpur, Bokaro, and Hondh-Chillar. But the violence didn’t happen only in these cities. Sikhs were targeted in many other parts of India in the same way. The book series "Sikh Nasalkushi da Khura Khoj" is the first of its kind. It deeply
... Read more
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Nehru and Bose: Parallel Lives

by Rudrangshu Mukherjee ...

Narrated by Anuj Datta ...

Unabridged

10 hours 17 min

Nobody has done more harm to me than Jawaharlal Nehru,' wrote Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939. Had relations between the two great nationalist leaders soured to the extent that Bose had begun to view Nehru as his enemy? But then, why did he name one of the regiments of the Indian National Army after Jawaharlal? And what prompted Nehru to weep when he heard of Bose's untimely death in 1945 and to ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Nobody has done more harm to me than Jawaharlal Nehru,' wrote Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939. Had relations between the two great nationalist leaders soured to the extent that Bose had begun to view Nehru as his enemy? But then, why did he name one of the regiments of the Indian National Army after Jawaharlal? And what prompted Nehru to weep when he heard of Bose's untimely death in 1945 and to
... Read more
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India Moving

A History of Migration

by Chinmay Tumbe ...

Narrated by Mathai Abraham ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

From adventure to indenture, martyrs to merchants, Partition to plantation, from Kashmir to Kerala, Japan to Jamaica and beyond, the many facets of the great migrations of India and the world are mapped in India Moving, the first book of its kind. To understand how millions of people have moved-from, to and within India-the book embarks on a journey laced with evidence, argument and wit, providing ... Read more

$17.99 USD

From adventure to indenture, martyrs to merchants, Partition to plantation, from Kashmir to Kerala, Japan to Jamaica and beyond, the many facets of the great migrations of India and the world are mapped in India Moving, the first book of its kind. To understand how millions of people have moved-from, to and within India-the book embarks on a journey laced with evidence, argument and wit, providing
... Read more
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Sacred Agni Purana, The

An Authoritative Guide to Hindu Mythology and Ancient Laws

by Swati Bisht ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Master the definitive summary of the Agni Purana, a comprehensive guide to Vedic knowledge, Hindu mythology, and ancient Indian science.The Agni Purana occupies a singular position in Sanskrit literature, functioning as a rigorous intellectual inventory of classical Indian civilization. Traditionally delivered by Agni, the god of fire, this text ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Master the definitive summary of the Agni Purana, a comprehensive guide to Vedic knowledge, Hindu mythology, and ancient Indian science.The Agni Purana occupies a singular position in Sanskrit literature, functioning as a rigorous intellectual inventory of classical Indian civilization. Traditionally delivered by Agni, the god of fire, this text
... Read more
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How Long Can the Moon Be Caged?

Voices of Indian Political Prisoners

by Suchitra Vijayan, Francesca Recchia ...

Narrated by Anu Anand, Sam Dastor, Sahera Chohan, Raj Ghatak, Seema Bowri ...

Series series Outspoken by Pluto
Unabridged

6 hours 9 min

Silencing and punishing critical voices is a project that lies at the heart of Narendra Modi's authoritarian regime in India. The BJP's political dream is clear: to achieve the ethno-nationalist aim of an exclusively 'Hindu' India, while targeting anyone who dares to question or dissent.In this unique book, Suchitra Vijayan and Francesca Recchia look at the present of India through the lived ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Silencing and punishing critical voices is a project that lies at the heart of Narendra Modi's authoritarian regime in India. The BJP's political dream is clear: to achieve the ethno-nationalist aim of an exclusively 'Hindu' India, while targeting anyone who dares to question or dissent.In this unique book, Suchitra Vijayan and Francesca Recchia look at the present of India through the lived
... Read more
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Darbar Sahib Isda Roohani Rajsi Rutba

Darbar Sahib Da Rutba ate Stithi

by Sirdar Kapur Singh ...

Narrated by Mehar Singh ...

Unabridged

54 min

Darbar Sahib Isda Roohani Rajsi Rutba:Sirdar Kapur Singh Ji, authored over a dozen Punjabi and English books and hundreds of articles on Sikh religion, philosophy, politics, and history. In this article, written by Sirdar Sahib almost half a century ago, there is a concise yet deeply meaningful discussion about the spiritual and political status of the sacred central site of the Sikhs, Sri Darbar ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Darbar Sahib Isda Roohani Rajsi Rutba:Sirdar Kapur Singh Ji, authored over a dozen Punjabi and English books and hundreds of articles on Sikh religion, philosophy, politics, and history. In this article, written by Sirdar Sahib almost half a century ago, there is a concise yet deeply meaningful discussion about the spiritual and political status of the sacred central site of the Sikhs, Sri Darbar
... Read more
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Return to Sri Lanka

by Razeen Sally ...

Narrated by Razeen Sally ...

Unabridged

16 hours 15 min

**'Sally's book is an exemplar of the best in the genre' Krishnan Srinivasan, The StatesmanA blend of travel writing, memoir, history and current affairs that tells the story of Sri Lanka. A perfect read for first-time visitors, Sri Lankans abroad or at home, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of one of the world’s most fascinating and paradoxical countries.**Razeen Sally was born to ... Read more

$31.99 USD

**'Sally's book is an exemplar of the best in the genre' Krishnan Srinivasan, The StatesmanA blend of travel writing, memoir, history and current affairs that tells the story of Sri Lanka. A perfect read for first-time visitors, Sri Lankans abroad or at home, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of one of the world’s most fascinating and paradoxical countries.**Razeen Sally was born to
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An Undelivered Speech: Annihilation of Caste

Annihilation of Caste, and Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development

by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar ...

Narrated by Siddhartha Valicharla ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

The most famous speech that was never delivered - ANNIHILATION OF CASTE - by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.Along with his paper, Castes in India: their mechanism, genesis and development!Combined to form one cohesive audiobook, the way Babasaheb envisioned it.For an abridged video version of it by the narrator, please see: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn1Yg_BoyU6Y_O3YrYqM1fpqaR3DFX63WAcknowledgements ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The most famous speech that was never delivered - ANNIHILATION OF CASTE - by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.Along with his paper, Castes in India: their mechanism, genesis and development!Combined to form one cohesive audiobook, the way Babasaheb envisioned it.For an abridged video version of it by the narrator, please see: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn1Yg_BoyU6Y_O3YrYqM1fpqaR3DFX63WAcknowledgements
... Read more
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Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra

Soch, Sangharsh Te Shahadat

by Ajmer Singh ...

Narrated by Harsimranpreet Kaur ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

Book : Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra: Soch, Sangharsh Te Shahadat by Ajmer SinghShaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra (2.11.1952 - 25.10.1995) was a symbol of honesty, simplicity, and fearless courage. He became the voice for those who were kidnapped, killed, and made to disappear by the Indian government. The author has shared the story of his life and struggles in a clear and balanced way, while also ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Book : Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra: Soch, Sangharsh Te Shahadat by Ajmer SinghShaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra (2.11.1952 - 25.10.1995) was a symbol of honesty, simplicity, and fearless courage. He became the voice for those who were kidnapped, killed, and made to disappear by the Indian government. The author has shared the story of his life and struggles in a clear and balanced way, while also
... Read more
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The Bhutto Dynasty

The Struggle for Power in Pakistan

by Owen Bennett-Jones ...

Narrated by Michael Page ...

Unabridged

13 hours 4 min

A major new investigation into the Bhutto family, examining their influence in Pakistan from the colonial era to the present day.The Bhutto family has long been one of the most ambitious and powerful in Pakistan. But politics has cost the Bhuttos dear. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, widely regarded as the most talented politician in the country's history, was removed from power in 1977 and executed two ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A major new investigation into the Bhutto family, examining their influence in Pakistan from the colonial era to the present day.The Bhutto family has long been one of the most ambitious and powerful in Pakistan. But politics has cost the Bhuttos dear. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, widely regarded as the most talented politician in the country's history, was removed from power in 1977 and executed two
... Read more

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