Episodi

  • My Hunt After 'The Captain'-Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr

    My Hunt After 'The Captain'-Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
    Aug 24 2026
    Step into the past with Reminiscences of Captain Gronow, a captivating collection of memoirs that brings to life the tumultuous events of the Peninsular War and the iconic Battle of Waterloo. Through the eyes of a former Grenadier Guards officer, a failed parliamentarian, and an undeniable dandy, we explore the vibrant society and intriguing personalities of Regency London and 19th-century Paris. While Gronows social perspectives may clash with modern sensibilities, his sharp wit and storytelling prowess illuminate both the grim realities of war and the exuberance of high society, making for an unforgettable journey through time. (Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia)
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    2 ore e 12 min
  • By Desert Ways to Baghdad-Louisa Jebb Wilkins

    By Desert Ways to Baghdad-Louisa Jebb Wilkins
    Aug 23 2026
    Step into the past with Reminiscences of Captain Gronow, a captivating collection of memoirs that brings to life the tumultuous events of the Peninsular War and the iconic Battle of Waterloo. Through the eyes of a former Grenadier Guards officer, a failed parliamentarian, and an undeniable dandy, we explore the vibrant society and intriguing personalities of Regency London and 19th-century Paris. While Gronows social perspectives may clash with modern sensibilities, his sharp wit and storytelling prowess illuminate both the grim realities of war and the exuberance of high society, making for an unforgettable journey through time. (Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia)
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    7 ore e 6 min
  • Slave Narratives: Folk History of Slavery in the United States, Vol. VI, Kansas-US Work Projects Administration

    Slave Narratives: Folk History of Slavery in the United States, Vol. VI, Kansas-US Work Projects Administration
    Aug 22 2026
    Step into the past with Reminiscences of Captain Gronow, a captivating collection of memoirs that brings to life the tumultuous events of the Peninsular War and the iconic Battle of Waterloo. Through the eyes of a former Grenadier Guards officer, a failed parliamentarian, and an undeniable dandy, we explore the vibrant society and intriguing personalities of Regency London and 19th-century Paris. While Gronows social perspectives may clash with modern sensibilities, his sharp wit and storytelling prowess illuminate both the grim realities of war and the exuberance of high society, making for an unforgettable journey through time. (Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia)
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    30 min
  • Six Characters in Search of an Author-Luigi Pirandello

    Six Characters in Search of an Author-Luigi Pirandello
    Aug 21 2026
    Step into the past with Reminiscences of Captain Gronow, a captivating collection of memoirs that brings to life the tumultuous events of the Peninsular War and the iconic Battle of Waterloo. Through the eyes of a former Grenadier Guards officer, a failed parliamentarian, and an undeniable dandy, we explore the vibrant society and intriguing personalities of Regency London and 19th-century Paris. While Gronows social perspectives may clash with modern sensibilities, his sharp wit and storytelling prowess illuminate both the grim realities of war and the exuberance of high society, making for an unforgettable journey through time. (Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia)
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    2 ore e 9 min
  • Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 06-Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne

    Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 06-Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne
    Aug 20 2026
    Step into the past with Reminiscences of Captain Gronow, a captivating collection of memoirs that brings to life the tumultuous events of the Peninsular War and the iconic Battle of Waterloo. Through the eyes of a former Grenadier Guards officer, a failed parliamentarian, and an undeniable dandy, we explore the vibrant society and intriguing personalities of Regency London and 19th-century Paris. While Gronows social perspectives may clash with modern sensibilities, his sharp wit and storytelling prowess illuminate both the grim realities of war and the exuberance of high society, making for an unforgettable journey through time. (Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia)
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    3 ore e 39 min
  • Truth about the Titanic-Archibald Gracie

    Truth about the Titanic-Archibald Gracie
    Aug 19 2026
    Step into the past with Reminiscences of Captain Gronow, a captivating collection of memoirs that brings to life the tumultuous events of the Peninsular War and the iconic Battle of Waterloo. Through the eyes of a former Grenadier Guards officer, a failed parliamentarian, and an undeniable dandy, we explore the vibrant society and intriguing personalities of Regency London and 19th-century Paris. While Gronows social perspectives may clash with modern sensibilities, his sharp wit and storytelling prowess illuminate both the grim realities of war and the exuberance of high society, making for an unforgettable journey through time. (Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia)
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    8 ore e 30 min
  • Burston Rebellion-Thomas George Higdon

    Burston Rebellion-Thomas George Higdon
    Aug 18 2026
    Step into the past with Reminiscences of Captain Gronow, a captivating collection of memoirs that brings to life the tumultuous events of the Peninsular War and the iconic Battle of Waterloo. Through the eyes of a former Grenadier Guards officer, a failed parliamentarian, and an undeniable dandy, we explore the vibrant society and intriguing personalities of Regency London and 19th-century Paris. While Gronows social perspectives may clash with modern sensibilities, his sharp wit and storytelling prowess illuminate both the grim realities of war and the exuberance of high society, making for an unforgettable journey through time. (Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia)

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    3 ore e 45 min
  • In the Field (1914-1915)-Marcel Dupont

    In the Field (1914-1915)-Marcel Dupont
    Aug 17 2026
    Step into the past with Reminiscences of Captain Gronow, a captivating collection of memoirs that brings to life the tumultuous events of the Peninsular War and the iconic Battle of Waterloo. Through the eyes of a former Grenadier Guards officer, a failed parliamentarian, and an undeniable dandy, we explore the vibrant society and intriguing personalities of Regency London and 19th-century Paris. While Gronows social perspectives may clash with modern sensibilities, his sharp wit and storytelling prowess illuminate both the grim realities of war and the exuberance of high society, making for an unforgettable journey through time. (Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia)
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    5 ore e 9 min