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.
Lady Katniss
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories β this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. π±π§
Black Mustard
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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Show Boat
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Landfill Max
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Twister Hero
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PixelPioneer
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio β from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason. ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer.
Devine Melon
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve 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!
Zorkle Sporkle
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Highway
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Bleeker
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Winter Bite
Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Alley Fiend
I can't imagine my daily routine without ListenBook's intuitive layout and easy-to-access controls. π Long road trips? No problem β this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! ππ ListenBookβs interface is beautiful and functional. Itβs my favorite app for audiobooks.
Show Off
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers β it's my go-to source for literary adventures! π§ Carrying a world of literature in my headphones β this app's convenience is truly remarkable. ππ« ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Highway
With ListenBook, I can enjoy a wide range of audiobook formats without any hassle, making my listening experience seamless. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
ManMaker
ποΈ Soaking up the sun with an audiobook by my side β beach days just got better! ποΈπ πΆ Swapping background music for the soothing voices of narrators β audiobooks have become my soundtrack for daily life. π΅π I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits.
Tse Tse Guy
Every moment is a chance to dive into a new adventure with this app. Its smart controls and comprehensive format support ensure that my audiobook journey is a seamless one. ππ§ Sharing books with friends via AirDrop is so convenient. Thanks, ListenBook! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Hen Skittle
This app has turned my gym sessions into immersive storytelling experiences β time flies by! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent.
Mr. Thanksgiving
I've never been so excited about my daily commute β thanks to this app. ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. π This app's functionality is a masterpiece β it seamlessly integrates audiobooks into my daily routine. ππ¨ Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Flint Cast-Iron
Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itβthe narration was fine, and the story was okayβbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
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