Book description
How Africa’s most notorious tyrant made his oppressive regime seem both necessary and patriotic Idi Amin ruled Uganda between 1971 and 1979, inflicting tremendous violence on the people of the country. How did Amin’s regime survive for eight calamitous years? Drawing on recently uncovered archival material, Derek Peterson reconstructs the political logic of the era, focusing on the ordinary people—civil servants, curators and artists, businesspeople, patriots—who invested their energy and resources in making the government work. Peterson reveals how Amin (1928–2003) led ordinary people to see themselves as front-line soldiers in a global war against imperialism and colonial oppression. They worked tirelessly to ensure that government institutions kept functioning, even as resources dried up and political violence became pervasive. In this case study of how principled, talented, and patriotic people sacrificed themselves in service to a dictator, Peterson provides lessons for our own time.
Queen Ginger
The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing.
Greek Rifle
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Keystone
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Cali Yacht
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WanderWord
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy. I'm impressed by the extensive statistics feature, allowing me to track my audiobook consumption over time.
Crossing Guard
ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Tweety Bun Bun
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Valley Guardian
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Trash Pocky
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Moxie
With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. Accessing literary treasures has never been this straightforward – thank you, app! ListenBook’s interface is beautiful and functional. It’s my favorite app for audiobooks. One of the best audiobooks I’ve heard! The story was compelling, and the narrator’s delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one!
Sofa King
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life.
Mr. Spy
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Cinder Coffee
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Wrangler Jim
Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Moon Peaches
ListenBook is a true audio treasure! It turns my own audio files into immersive listening experiences. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! Great for multitasking! I listened while cooking, driving, and even working out, and it kept me entertained the whole time. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, and the story flowed smoothly. Very enjoyable!
Lady Petal
This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. With this app, I can devour books like never before – it's incredibly efficient. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly improved the audio quality of my recordings. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Mad Jack
Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is a true marvel. Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
Knight Light
This app is a true gift for book lovers – it's like having a personal library wherever I go. 🧘♀️☕ Savoring moments of tranquility with a cup of tea and captivating tales! 🍵📖 📚 Turning my phone into a portal of stories – this app's ease of use is remarkable! 📱💫
Good William
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Journeyman
I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience