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Gertrude Bell

Gertrude Bell

Embark on a journey through the remarkable life and legacy of Gertrude Bell, an influential figure whose adventures and contributions shaped the Middle East during a time of great change. This podcast delves into themes of exploration, diplomacy, and the complexities of cultural interaction, inviting listeners to reflect on the role of women in history and the impact of individual actions on global events. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection that immerses you in the rich narratives surrounding Bell's life as a traveler, writer, and political officer. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the diverse voices and experiences of those who navigated the intricate tapestry of the early 20th century. Join us to discover a new book with every episode, and broaden your understanding of the historical forces that shaped modern Iraq and the enduring spirit of its people.

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Great Inventors and Their Inventions-Frank P. Bachman 5 hr 56 min 49 sec
Autobiography of Anthony Trollope-Anthony Trollope 9 hr 52 min 23 sec
Why We Love Lincoln-James Creelman 3 hr 8 min 4 sec
King Edward I of England Three Essays-Thomas Frederick Tout 1 hr 44 min 53 sec
Abraham Lincoln's Lyceum Address, with an Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt-Various 43 min 53 sec
English Restoration and Louis XIV From the Peace of Westphalia to the Peace of Nimwegen-Osmund Airy 9 hr 19 min 29 sec
Six Radical Thinkers Bentham, J.S. Mill, Cobden, Carlyle, Mazzini, T.H. Green-John MacCunn 8 hr 41 min 43 sec
Great Captains Unveiled-B. H. Liddell Hart 7 hr 52 sec
Secret of Charlotte Brontë-Frederika Richardson Macdonald 5 hr 28 min 12 sec
Sir Robert Hart The Romance of a Great Career-Juliet Bredon 3 hr 50 min 21 sec
Boys' Life of Booker T. Washington-Walter Clinton Jackson 3 hr 23 min 8 sec
By Desert Ways to Baghdad-Louisa Jebb Wilkins 7 hr 6 min 26 sec
Slave Narratives A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume III, Florida Narratives-Various 9 hr 4 min 41 sec
Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney 1 hr 40 min 54 sec
Finland and the Tsars, 1809-1899-Joseph R. Fisher 8 hr 27 min 37 sec
Glimpse of India-Clara Swain 9 hr 49 min 20 sec
Annie Oakley, Woman at Arms-Courtney Ryley Cooper 5 hr 44 min 53 sec
Abraham Lincoln A Commemoration – 15 April 2015-Various 5 hr 16 min 24 sec
19 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 26 min 19 sec
18 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 28 min 41 sec
17 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 27 min 39 sec
16 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 27 min 37 sec
15 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 26 min 32 sec
14 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 27 min 39 sec
13 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 28 min 34 sec
12 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 26 min 3 sec
11 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 43 min 50 sec
10 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 28 min 14 sec
09 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 32 min 19 sec
08 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 19 min 41 sec
07 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 26 min 56 sec
06 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 19 min 55 sec
05 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 39 min 23 sec
04 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 17 min 16 sec
03 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 14 min 8 sec
02 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 22 min 30 sec
01 - Gertrude Bell by Ronald Bodley, Lorna Hearst 5 min 58 sec

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