Bestsellers
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Apple in China
- The Capture of the World's Greatest Company
- By: Patrick McGee
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
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This book rivets with its portrayal of how Apple allowed itself to become dependent on China for a huge percentage of its manufacturing, making it vulnerable and unwittingly laying the groundwork for the Asian superpower to rival the US in technological expertise.
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Performance is so robotic it’s distracting.
- By robert Campbell on 05-29-25
By: Patrick McGee
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To Rule the Waves
- How Control of the World's Oceans Determines the Fate of the Superpowers
- By: Bruce Jones
- Narrated by: Jacques Roy
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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For centuries, oceans were the chessboard on which empires battled for supremacy. But in the nuclear age, air power and missile systems dominated our worries about security, and for the United States, the economy was largely driven by domestic production....
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Eye opener of how the seas impact today
- By Thomas VandeVanter on 03-11-23
By: Bruce Jones
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The End of the World Is Just the Beginning
- Mapping the Collapse of Globalization
- By: Peter Zeihan
- Narrated by: Peter Zeihan
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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For generations, everything has been getting faster, better, and cheaper. Finally, we reached the point that almost anything you could ever want could be sent to your home within days - even hours - of when you decided you wanted it....
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Everyone dies except Americans
- By preetam on 06-22-22
By: Peter Zeihan
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The Kill Chain
- Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare
- By: Christian Brose
- Narrated by: Christian Brose
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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From a former senior advisor to Senator John McCain, an urgent wake-up call about how new technologies are threatening America's military might....
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important message but repetitive
- By Tomas Singliar on 06-06-20
By: Christian Brose
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Offshore
- Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism
- By: Brooke Harrington
- Narrated by: Jennifer Walden
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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How do the rich keep getting richer, while dodging the long arm of the law? The ultra-rich seem to live in a different world from the rest of us. That world is called offshore.
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Informative
- By Seattle mom on 03-02-25
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Crack-Up Capitalism
- Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy
- By: Quinn Slobodian
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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In a revelatory dispatch from the frontier of capitalist extremism, an acclaimed historian of ideas shows how free marketeers are realizing their ultimate goal: an end to nation-states and the constraints of democracy....
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Insightful read/listening
- By Ernie on 04-17-25
By: Quinn Slobodian
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Apple in China
- The Capture of the World's Greatest Company
- By: Patrick McGee
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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This book rivets with its portrayal of how Apple allowed itself to become dependent on China for a huge percentage of its manufacturing, making it vulnerable and unwittingly laying the groundwork for the Asian superpower to rival the US in technological expertise.
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Performance is so robotic it’s distracting.
- By robert Campbell on 05-29-25
By: Patrick McGee
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To Rule the Waves
- How Control of the World's Oceans Determines the Fate of the Superpowers
- By: Bruce Jones
- Narrated by: Jacques Roy
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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For centuries, oceans were the chessboard on which empires battled for supremacy. But in the nuclear age, air power and missile systems dominated our worries about security, and for the United States, the economy was largely driven by domestic production....
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Eye opener of how the seas impact today
- By Thomas VandeVanter on 03-11-23
By: Bruce Jones
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The End of the World Is Just the Beginning
- Mapping the Collapse of Globalization
- By: Peter Zeihan
- Narrated by: Peter Zeihan
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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For generations, everything has been getting faster, better, and cheaper. Finally, we reached the point that almost anything you could ever want could be sent to your home within days - even hours - of when you decided you wanted it....
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Everyone dies except Americans
- By preetam on 06-22-22
By: Peter Zeihan
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The Kill Chain
- Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare
- By: Christian Brose
- Narrated by: Christian Brose
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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From a former senior advisor to Senator John McCain, an urgent wake-up call about how new technologies are threatening America's military might....
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important message but repetitive
- By Tomas Singliar on 06-06-20
By: Christian Brose
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Offshore
- Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism
- By: Brooke Harrington
- Narrated by: Jennifer Walden
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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How do the rich keep getting richer, while dodging the long arm of the law? The ultra-rich seem to live in a different world from the rest of us. That world is called offshore.
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Informative
- By Seattle mom on 03-02-25
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Crack-Up Capitalism
- Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy
- By: Quinn Slobodian
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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In a revelatory dispatch from the frontier of capitalist extremism, an acclaimed historian of ideas shows how free marketeers are realizing their ultimate goal: an end to nation-states and the constraints of democracy....
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Insightful read/listening
- By Ernie on 04-17-25
By: Quinn Slobodian
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Making Sense of Chaos
- A Better Economics for a Better World
- By: J. Doyne Farmer
- Narrated by: J. Doyne Farmer
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Many books have been written about J. Doyne Farmer and his work, but this is the first in his own words. It presents a manifesto for how to do economics better....
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A Very Important Book and a Great Story of Perseverence
- By Amazon Customer on 02-20-25
By: J. Doyne Farmer
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The Global Coup d’Ètat
- The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Great Reset
- By: Jacob Nordangård
- Narrated by: Patrick Cross
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
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We are in the midst of a devastating takeover of our world. The Global Coup d’Ètat shows how, why, and what we can do to stop it.
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The total idiocy of contemporary rich/ruling class
- By Jerzy M. on 12-23-24
By: Jacob Nordangård
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Supply Chain
- HBR Insights Series
- By: Harvard Business Review
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright, Christina Delaine
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Articles by experts and researchers will help you understand the risks and identify solutions to these disruptions so that you can ensure a more resilient supply chain—without sacrificing competitive advantage....
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The Pacific Circuit
- A Globalized Account of the Battle for the Soul of an American City
- By: Alexis Madrigal
- Narrated by: Alexis Madrigal
- Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins
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NPR host Alexis Madrigal reveals how understanding Oakland explains the modern world.
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The history of Oakland? It’s complicated.
- By Babs on 07-20-25
By: Alexis Madrigal
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The Hidden Globe
- How Wealth Hacks the World
- By: Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
- Narrated by: Patrick Harrison
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Borders draw one map of the world; money draws another. A journalist’s riveting account exposes a parallel universe that has become a haven for the rich and powerful.
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why a male narrator?
- By catriona on 12-27-24
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Pure Invention
- How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World
- By: Matt Alt
- Narrated by: Matt Alt
- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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The untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured - and transformed - the world’s imagination....
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great book ruined by ending
- By Grant Holder on 06-07-22
By: Matt Alt
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The Key Man
- The True Story of How the Global Elite Was Duped by a Capitalist Fairy Tale
- By: Simon Clark, Will Louch
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
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In this compelling story of lies, greed and tarnished idealism, two Wall Street Journal reporters investigate a man who Bill Gates and Western governments entrusted with billions of dollars to make profits and end poverty but masterminded one of the most brazen frauds ever....
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A great take on one of the greatest swindleds
- By Amer on 05-05-23
By: Simon Clark, and others
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A Question of Power
- Electricity and the Wealth of Nations
- By: Robert Bryce
- Narrated by: Robert Bryce
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Historically, it was guns, germs, and steel that determined the fates of people and nations. Now, more than ever, it is electricity....
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Not the complete story
- By John on 08-11-20
By: Robert Bryce
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Leading with Cultural Intelligence (3rd Edition)
- The Real Secret to Success
- By: David Livermore
- Narrated by: David Livermore
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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As our workplaces become increasingly global and diverse, being a culturally intelligent leader isn’t just a bonus---it’s essential. This classic resource provides you with the adaptability you need to motivate, negotiate, and accomplish results with anyone, anywhere....
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An eye opening book!
- By Krissy on 07-17-25
By: David Livermore
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The Divide
- Global Inequality from Conquest to Free Markets
- By: Jason Hickel
- Narrated by: Jonathan Cowley
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Sixty percent of humanity - some four-point-three billion people - live in debilitating poverty. The standard development narrative suggests that alleviating poverty in poor countries is a matter of getting the internal policies right....
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eye-opening
- By Dumuzi-apsu on 03-05-19
By: Jason Hickel
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Hidden Repression: How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Development
- Books by Alex Gladstein
- By: Alex Gladstein, Farida Nabourema
- Narrated by: Colin Sherif Ghannam
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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The IMF and World Bank were created to help countries survive financial crises and to help them develop into prosperous economic actors. But their 75-year track record shows the opposite.
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Bitcoin fixes this
- By Josh on 12-31-24
By: Alex Gladstein, and others
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The End of Power
- From Boardrooms to Battlefields and Churches to States, Why Being In Charge Isn't What It Used to Be
- By: Moises Naim
- Narrated by: Matt Kugler
- Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Power is shifting - from large, stable armies to loose bands of insurgents, from corporate leviathans to nimble start-ups, and from presidential palaces to public squares. But power is also changing, becoming harder to use and easier to lose....
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Another Power book
- By Anonymous User on 04-12-24
By: Moises Naim
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Coffeeland
- One Man's Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug
- By: Augustine Sedgewick
- Narrated by: Jason Culp
- Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Coffee is an indispensable part of daily life for billions of people around the world - one of the most valuable commodities in the history of global capitalism, the leading source of the world's most popular drug, and perhaps the most widespread word on the planet....
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Unfortunately
- By Brian on 06-06-20
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The Rise of American Populism
- A Handbook for Radical Patriotism
- By: Chase Geiser
- Narrated by: Dean Shale
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
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The Rise of American Populism is a captivating exploration into the evolving landscape of American politics. This insightful book delves deep into the ongoing clash between traditional American values and the emerging globalist ideologies.
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Great book
- By thomas on 06-14-24
By: Chase Geiser
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The Lexus and the Olive Tree
- Understanding Globalization
- By: Thomas L. Friedman
- Narrated by: Thomas L. Friedman
- Length: 23 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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A brilliant investigation of globalization and how it is affecting everything we do - economically, politically, and culturally - abroad and at home....
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Out of Date
- By Consumer on 08-14-13
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Border Games
- The Politics of Policing the U.S.-Mexico Divide
- By: Peter Andreas
- Narrated by: Gary Roelofs
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
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In this third edition of Border Games, Peter Andreas charts the rise and transformation in policing the flow of drugs and migrants across the US-Mexico border....
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Worthwhile Book on Border Politics - Solid 4
- By keithdt on 05-14-23
By: Peter Andreas
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Empty Vessel
- The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge
- By: Ian Kumekawa
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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What do a barracks for British troops in the Falklands War, a floating jail off the Bronx, and temporary housing for VW factory workers in Germany have in common? The Balder Scapa: a single barge that served all three roles.
By: Ian Kumekawa
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Our Future Is Biotech
- A Plain English Guide to How a Tech Revolution is Changing Our Lives and Our Health for the Better
- By: Andrew Craig
- Narrated by: Andrew Craig
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Tech has been the most important theme for human development for the last several decades. Biotech is next. The audiobook explains what biotech is, what is coming next, and in a final section, how interested investors can profit from it....
By: Andrew Craig
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Goodbye Globalization
- The Return of a Divided World
- By: Elisabeth Braw
- Narrated by: Brigid Lohrey
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
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A bold new account of the state of globalization today—and what its collapse might mean for the world economy.
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Excellent Overview of Global Economic Trends
- By Ted Lapis on 05-04-25
By: Elisabeth Braw
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The Scientist and the Spy
- A True Story of China, the FBI, and Industrial Espionage
- By: Mara Hvistendahl
- Narrated by: James Lurie, Mara Hvistendahl
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
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A riveting true story of industrial espionage in which a Chinese-born scientist is pursued by the US government for trying to steal trade secrets, by a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction....
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Extremely Biased
- By Amazon Customer on 05-03-20
By: Mara Hvistendahl
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An Introduction to Forex Trading
- A Beginner’s Handbook for Individuals Who Are Just Beginning Their Journey
- By: Theresa Wilburn Jackson
- Narrated by: Glyn Jackson
- Length: 15 mins
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The term "forex trading," which is an abbreviation for "foreign exchange trading," refers to the worldwide marketplace where currencies are bought and sold. The daily transactions on this market surpass billions of dollars, making it the biggest financial market in the international community.
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Seven Crashes
- The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalization
- By: Harold James
- Narrated by: Michael Butler Murray
- Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins
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A leading economic historian presents a new history of financial crises, showing how some led to greater globalization while others kept nations apart....
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impossible to follow
- By John Keefe on 02-09-24
By: Harold James
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Macroeconomics
- MIT Press Essential Knowledge Series
- By: Felipe B. Larrain
- Narrated by: Gary Tiedemann
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Macroeconomics takes a broad perspective on the economy of a country or region; it studies economic changes in the aggregate, collecting data on production, unemployment, inflation, consumption, investment, trade, and other aspects of national and international economic life....
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Good overview
- By Autumn and Sam on 04-30-24
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Move
- The Forces Uprooting Us
- By: Parag Khanna
- Narrated by: Nezar Alderazi
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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In the 60,000 years since people began colonizing the continents, a recurring feature of human civilization has been mobility - the ever-constant search for resources and stability. Seismic global events - wars and genocides, revolutions and pandemics - have only accelerated....
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High amounts of moralizing
- By devin davenport on 10-10-23
By: Parag Khanna