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The controversial 1991 War Crimes Act gave new powers to courts to try non-British citizens resident in the UK for war crimes committed during WWII. Safe Haven considers for the first time why and how convictions failed to follow investigations. Within the broader context of war crimes investigations in the United States, Germany, and Australia, the authors reassess the legal and investigative processes and decisions that stymied inquiries, from the War Crimes Act itself to the restrictive criteria applied to it.

In The Safety of the Kingdom, J. Michael Martinez takes up the question of how the United States government has responded to terrorist attacks and, in the absence of an attack, the fear of foreign and subversive elements that may harm the nation. In some cases the government “overreaction” led to a series of abuses that amplified the severity of the original threat.

Master a thousand years of turbulent Balkan history in a gripping crash course designed for your daily commute. From the arrival of the Slavs to the rise of medieval kingdoms, discover how geography and faith forged a resilient nation. Whether prepping for travel or squeezing in a quick study...

Experience the gripping history of how fierce tribal alliances and explosive oil wealth forged a global superpower. From ancient desert trade routes to bustling metropolises, this immersive account tracks the monumental rise of a consequential state. Listeners navigate the turbulent intersection...

Witness the spectacular rise and devastating financial ruin of the French monarchy in this dramatic European history. Perfect for an immersive commute or an afternoon of deep focus, this tense narrative transforms a simple hunting lodge into a gilded weapon of absolute power. Step past the...

Brought to you by Penguin. An erudite and entertaining history of Moscow, a city whose rich past offers crucial insight into contemporary global politics Moscow stands at the centre of a nation comprising eleven percent of the globe’s landmass, eleven time zones and nearly one hundred and...

Dive into a thrilling military history where an unstoppable African kingdom defies a sprawling colonial empire. Perfect for a gripping commute, this cinematic narrative plunges you into the tense, high-stakes clash of civilizations across nineteenth-century southern Africa. Witness visionary...

Witness how a war-torn borderland forged a ruthless military empire to dominate European history. Perfect for your morning commute or a session of focused learning, this gripping narrative sweeps from the medieval Baltic crusader states to the dramatic unification of 1871. Feel the intense...

Uncover the sweeping Middle Eastern history of a desert kingdom forged at the turbulent crossroads of ancient empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this engaging narrative transports listeners from ancient rock-cut tombs to the bustling, glittering streets of a modern metropolis. Rather than...

Explore the historical transformation of a fragile desert oasis into a powerful global oil kingdom and political center. Perfect for your daily commute or pre-travel listening, this immersive narrative transports you to the sun-scorched plateau of the Arabian Peninsula. Experience the intense...

Explore the gripping modern history of a heavily militarized surveillance state forged in the fires of the Cold War. Whether you are commuting or seeking a deep-focus educational escape, this eye-opening geopolitical journey transforms a misunderstood hermit nation into a profoundly human story...

Explore the epic African history of mighty empires and the fierce fight for independence that shaped a modern nation. Whether you are commuting or settling into a focused listening session, this triumphant narrative transports you across centuries of West African heritage. Witness the...

Experience the epic European history of a shattered Roman world forging a unified nation against impossible odds. From the ashes of antiquity to the glittering courts of the Renaissance, foreign kings and papal rivalries used this majestic peninsula as a strategic chessboard. Witness centuries...

Experience epic European history and military conquest as a remote, freezing wilderness becomes a feared global empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this sweeping historical narrative charts a dramatic rise from isolated tribal chieftains to warrior monarchs dominating the Baltic shores...

Experience a gripping saga of European history and cultural resilience as a vanished nation defies empires to survive. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic non-fiction narrative transforms over a thousand years of political upheaval into an inspiring fight for existence. Delve into a...

Uncover two millennia of North African history, tracing the fierce anticolonial struggle that birthed a modern nation. This immersive historical deep-dive explores how indigenous societies and Mediterranean empires shaped a resilient civilization. Perfect for a focused commute, this gripping...

Explore how an independent Southeast Asian kingdom survived ruthless European imperialism through high-wire diplomacy. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical narrative reveals the dramatic survival of a nation surrounded by falling empires. Whether you are prepping for an...

Trace the epic historical struggle of diverse ancient kingdoms uniting into a powerful, modern democratic republic. Perfect for an immersive morning commute or deep focused learning, this sweeping narrative captures the intense political competition, cultural blending, and revolutionary...

Immerse yourself in this dramatic European history as sweeping political revolution shatters a glittering monarchy. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this intense historical deep-dive transports you straight into the volatile streets of eighteenth-century Paris. Experience the visceral...

Explore the sweeping European history of a fiercely resilient Adriatic nation that survived centuries of empire building. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this gripping geopolitical narrative drops you onto the medieval coastlines and turbulent borders where Eastern and Western powers...