Peace Makers: Shaping the Modern World — WWII Foreign Office Audiobook
Shaping Modern WWII: Peace Makers is Peter Ricketts’s account of the men and women of Britain’s Foreign Office during World War II and their role in diplomacy and the postwar order. This unabridged English audiobook is narrated by Mark Elstob and runs 10 hours and 46 minutes.
At a glance
- Covers British Foreign Office work during World War II and the diplomacy behind alliances and the postwar international order.
- Features accounts of diplomats and their families in wartime, including resistance support, refugee crises and internment.
- Explores women’s changing access to senior diplomatic roles in the Foreign Office.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Focuses on wartime diplomacy and the people behind it, offering a different angle from military-centered histories.
- The unabridged audio edition has a stated runtime and named narrator, useful for planning a long-form listen.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Program type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 46 minutes |
| Narrator | Mark Elstob |
| Language | English |
| Author | Peter Ricketts |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Aurum |
| Publication date | May 7, 2026 |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes research and historical coverage but does not provide chapter details or a transcript. The stated publication date is May 7, 2026.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in World War II diplomacy and the British Foreign Office.
- Readers of British history, international affairs and accounts of women’s changing roles in diplomacy.
- Audiobook listeners seeking an unabridged history narrated by Mark Elstob.
Less suited to
- Those looking specifically for a military campaign history or a shorter audio title.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Peace Makers about?
It follows the men and women of Britain’s Foreign Office during World War II, including wartime diplomacy, support for resistance movements, refugee crises and the shaping of the postwar international order.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
Peter Ricketts is listed as the author and Mark Elstob as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 10 hours and 46 minutes. The version is identified as unabridged.
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