Length1h 2m
About this audiobook
And that, perhaps, was the greatest legacy any ruler could leave: the recognition that governance was not about the ruler but about the people being governed, not about maintaining power but about creating conditions in which power could be distributed and exercised in ways that served human flourishing rather than merely enforcing order through fear.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (1)
GenreFantasy, General Fiction
Length1 hr 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 3, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1 (pt. 1)
2Chapter 1 (pt. 2)
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What She HidesDavid Bent46m Only with Ultra
Under The Midnight MoonDavid Bent44m Only with Ultra
His Last BreathDavid Bent43m Only with Ultra
The Forgotten RoomDavid Bent43m Only with Ultra
One Summer TogetherDavid Bent55m Only with Ultra
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Galaxy RaidersDavid Bent41m Only with Ultra
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The Last AlgorithmDavid Bent45m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
Dark Nights ForeverDavid Bent53m4.0 (1) Only with Ultra
The Silent SeaDavid Bent43m4.0 (1) Only with Ultra
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