Book description
ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEARNAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY The Wall Street Journal and NPR The epic story of how the East India Company took over large swaths of Asia, and the devastating results of the corporation running a country. In August 1765, the East India Company defeated the young Mughal emperor and set up, in his stead, a government run by English traders who collected taxes through means of a private army. Over the course of the next 47 years, the company's reach grew until almost all of India south of Delhi was essentially ruled from a boardroom in the city of London. The Anarchy tells one of history's most remarkable stories: how the Mughal Empire-which dominated world trade and manufacturing and possessed almost unlimited resources-fell apart and was replaced by a multinational corporation answerable only to shareholders, most of whom had never even seen India and no idea about the country whose wealth provided their dividends. Using previously untapped sources, William Dalrymple provides a devastating portrait of the brutality that results when a company becomes a colonial power.
Tall Honey
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Killah Goose
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Devil Chick
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Dancing Madman
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Grotas
This app's convenience has transformed my reading habits – it's a game-changer. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Low Menace
ListenBook's sleek layout and quick chapter access have made my audiobook journey incredibly enjoyable. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration.
New Magoo
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xSTORMx
Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. Library organization and book groups make managing my audiobook collection a breeze.
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Buckshot
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Combo Saw
This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. Effortlessly accessing my favorite audiobooks has become a reality, all thanks to this app's user-centric design and comprehensive format support. A must-download! 📱🎧
GiddeeUP
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Street Jolly
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Blinker
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Midnight Rider
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in!
Switch
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Miss Fix It
is a time-saver. It's convenient for accessing my content. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
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