Book description
'Wise and thorough' Spectator 'Brisk and readable ... very valuable' Financial Times 'He is an engaging guide ... and writes with the same flair demonstrated in his previous bestseller Afgantsy' Sunday Telegraph 'A scholarly yet highly readable gallop through the last 1000 years of Russian history ... To understand this tormented nation, you can do no better than read this illuminating portrait' Jonathan Dimbleby With its attack on Ukraine, Russia's future seems almost as uncertain as its past. The largest country in the world - with the largest arsenal of nuclear weapons - has been known over the past thousand years as Rus, Muscovy, the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. Thirty years ago it was reinvented as the Russian Federation. Russia is not an enigma but its past is violent, tragic, sometimes glorious, and certainly complicated. Like the rest of us, the Russians constantly rewrite their history. They too omit episodes of national disgrace in favour of patriotic anecdotes, sometimes more rooted in myth than reality. Expert and former ambassador Rodric Braithwaite unpicks fact from fiction to discover what lies at the root of the Russian story, more relevant to the rest of the world now than ever before.
Sick Saurus
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Sleek Zelda
ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again – it's a must-have. Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Cinder Coffee
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3D Waffle
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out.
Petite Beauty
ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits. ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration.
Clover Dragon
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Steel
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Moon Radar
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Trash Pocky
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Upper D3ckR
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Mud Finger
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RiddleRover
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Risen
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature!
ThickSKN
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Plegasus
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MeeP
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Station WMD
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Pop Bee
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Gumby Train
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Skittle Mine
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars! The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
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