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Worlds at War
- The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 20 hrs and 36 mins
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The relationship between East and West has always been one of turmoil. In this historical tour de force, a renowned historian leads us from the world of classical antiquity, through the Dark Ages, to the Crusades, Europe's resurgence, and the dominance of the Ottoman Empire, which almost shattered Europe entirely. Pagden travels from Napoleon in Egypt to Europe's carving up of the finally moribund Ottomans - creating the modern Middle East along the way - and on to the present struggles in Iraq.
Throughout, we learn a tremendous amount about what "East" and "West" were and are, and how it has always been competing worldviews and psychologies, more than religion or power grabs, that have fed the mistrust and violence between East and West. In Pagden's dark but provocative view, this struggle cannot help but go on.
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- Mister Peridot
- 08-08-14
Tedious
If you don't mind listening to an endless litany of names, places and dates that you probably haven't heard before and certainly won't remember, then you may enjoy this book. Its certainly an interesting subject. But the author seems to be showing off his vast knowledge in this oh so erudite disquisition. Yes, a bit annoying ...
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- Peer Nelz
- 19-07-15
Fantastic content and narration
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, this audiobook provides first class education and due to the narrator it's very enjoyable and easy to listen to.
Who was your favorite character and why?
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What does John Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
John Lee narration brings the historic characters to life whilst maintaining an objective tone.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Impossible to make a film as the subject would fill days.
Any additional comments?
This audiobook has given me (and still does) an invaluable history lesson and a greater understanding of the presence. I'd recommend this audiobook as highly valuable!
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