Book description
Beginning with the Roman army's first recorded encounter with the Gauls and ending in the era of Emmanuel Macron, France takes readers on an endlessly entertaining journey through French history. Frequently hilarious, always surprising, Graham Robb's France combines the stylistic versatility of a novelist with the deep understanding of a scholar.Robb's own adventures and discoveries while living, working, and traveling in France connect this tour through space and time with on-the-ground experience. There are scenes of wars and revolutions from the plains of Provence to the slums and boulevards of Paris. Robb conveys with wit and precision what it felt like to look over the shoulder of a young Louis XIV as he planned the vast garden of Versailles, and the dangerous thrill of having a ringside seat at the French revolution. Some of the protagonists may be familiar, but appear here in a very different light--Caesar, Charlemagne, Louis XIV, Napoleon Bonaparte, General Charles de Gaulle.This extraordinary narrative is the fruit of decades of research and thirty thousand miles on a self-propelled, two-wheeled time machine (a bicycle). Even seasoned Francophiles will wonder if they really know that terra incognita on the edge of Europe that is currently referred to as "France."
Mental Prophet
With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Sugar Hiccup
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Sand Whiskers
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
MuseMaster
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Pexxious
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VisionVortex
The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Fl00d
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RealmRanger
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Gothic Gucci
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QuestQuill
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Wrangler Jim
ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again – it's a must-have. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my mood—what a creative addition! AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends.
Marine Dre
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CommandX
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Wonder Lady
ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Digital Goddess
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. Audiobook immersion simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Tunez
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CosPlatoon
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Automatic Slicer
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General Finish
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Hen Skittle
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs.
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