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Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Greeks-Audiobook/B01DCGB39U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greeks Author: Diane Harris Cline Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This compelling reference presents the history of ancient Greece - the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great - through gripping stories: the rise and fall of the phenomenal empire, the powerful legacy left by ancient Greece for the modern world, and the new discoveries shedding light on these ancient people who are still so much with us. Greek art and architecture dominate our cities; modern military strategists still study and employ Hellenic war tactics; Greek poetry, plays, and philosophy are widely read and enjoyed; and science, mathematics, medicine, and astronomy all build on the fundamentals of early Greek thinking. Gain fascinating insights into Greek island living, ancient social networking, and the extreme priority Greeks placed on athletic competition. Learn of spectacular discoveries such as buried palaces, the Uluburun Shipwreck, and the earliest writing ever found in Europe. A stunning treasure, this uniquely comprehensive and accessible history of ancient Greece is perfect for anyone interested in the origins of our modern world. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Diane Harris Cline) Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:03:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Greeks-Audiobook/B01DCGB39U thebookvoice.com 06:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greeks Author: Diane Harris Cline Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This compelling reference presents the history of ancient Greece - the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great - through gripping stories: the rise and fall of the phenomenal empire, the powerful legacy left by ancient Greece for the modern world, and the new discoveries shedding light on these ancient people who are still so much with us. Greek art and architecture dominate our cities; modern military strategists still study and employ Hellenic war tactics; Greek poetry, plays, and philosophy are widely read and enjoyed; and science, mathematics, medicine, and astronomy all build on the fundamentals of early Greek thinking. Gain fascinating insights into Greek island living, ancient social networking, and the extreme priority Greeks placed on athletic competition. Learn of spectacular discoveries such as buried palaces, the Uluburun Shipwreck, and the earliest writing ever found in Europe. A stunning treasure, this uniquely comprehensive and accessible history of ancient Greece is perfect for anyone interested in the origins of our modern world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greeks Author: Diane Harris Cline Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This compelling reference presents the history of ancient Greece - the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great - through gripping stories: the rise and fall of the phenomenal empire, the powerful legacy left by ancient Greece for the modern world, and the new discoveries shedding light on these ancient people who are still so much with us. Greek art and architecture dominate our cities; modern military strategists still study and employ Hellenic war tactics; Greek poetry, plays, and philosophy are widely read and enjoyed; and science, mathematics, medicine, and astronomy all build on the fundamentals of early Greek thinking. Gain fascinating insights into Greek island living, ancient social networking, and the extreme priority Greeks placed on athletic competition. Learn of spectacular discoveries such as buried palaces, the Uluburun Shipwreck, and the earliest writing ever found in Europe. A stunning treasure, this uniquely comprehensive and accessible history of ancient Greece is perfect for anyone interested in the origins of our modern world. Members Reviews: Entertaining but not consistent I had a hard time following the story as different aspects had different timelines. The information was interesting and substantive though. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Democracy-Audiobook/B01G7QSRQY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Democracy Subtitle: A Life Author: Paul Cartledge Narrator: Paul Hodgson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ancient Greece first coined the concept of democracy, yet almost every major ancient Greek thinker - from Plato and Aristotle onward - was ambivalent toward or even hostile to democracy in any form. The explanation for this is quite simple: The elite perceived majority power as tantamount to a dictatorship of the proletariat. In ancient Greece, there can be traced not only the rudiments of modern democratic society but the entire Western tradition of antidemocratic thought. In Democracy, Paul Cartledge provides a detailed history of this ancient political system. In addition, by drawing out the salient differences between ancient and modern forms of democracy, he enables a richer understanding of both. Cartledge contends that there is no one "ancient Greek democracy" as pure and simple as is often believed. Democracy surveys the emergence and development of Greek politics, the invention of political theory, and - intimately connected to the latter - the birth of democracy, first at Athens c. 500 BCE and then at its greatest flourishing in the Greek world 150 years later. Cartledge then traces the decline of genuinely democratic Greek institutions at the hands of the Macedonians and - subsequently and decisively - the Romans. Throughout, he sheds light on the variety of democratic practices in the classical world as well as on their similarities to and dissimilarities from modern democratic forms, from the American and French revolutions to contemporary political thought. Authoritative and accessible, Cartledge's book will be regarded as the best account of ancient democracy and its long afterlife for many years to come. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Cartledge) Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:49:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Democracy-Audiobook/B01G7QSRQY thebookvoice.com 13:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Democracy Subtitle: A Life Author: Paul Cartledge Narrator: Paul Hodgson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ancient Greece first coined the concept of democracy, yet almost every major ancient Greek thinker - from Plato and Aristotle onward - was ambivalent toward or even hostile to democracy in any form. The explanation for this is quite simple: The elite perceived majority power as tantamount to a dictatorship of the proletariat. In ancient Greece, there can be traced not only the rudiments of modern democratic society but the entire Western tradition of antidemocratic thought. In Democracy, Paul Cartledge provides a detailed history of this ancient political system. In addition, by drawing out the salient differences between ancient and modern forms of democracy, he enables a richer understanding of both. Cartledge contends that there is no one "ancient Greek democracy" as pure and simple as is often believed. Democracy surveys the emergence and development of Greek politics, the invention of political theory, and - intimately connected to the latter - the birth of democracy, first at Athens c. 500 BCE and then at its greatest flourishing in the Greek world 150 years later. Cartledge then traces the decline of genuinely democratic Greek institutions at the hands of the Macedonians and - subsequently and decisively - the Romans. Throughout, he sheds light on the variety of democratic practices in the classical world as well as on their similarities to and dissimilarities from modern democratic forms, from the American and French revolutions to contemporary political thought. Authoritative and accessible, Cartledge's book will be regarded as the best account of ancient democracy and its long afterlife for many years to come. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Democracy Subtitle: A Life Author: Paul Cartledge Narrator: Paul Hodgson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ancient Greece first coined the concept of democracy, yet almost every major ancient Greek thinker - from Plato and Aristotle onward - was ambivalent toward or even hostile to democracy in any form. The explanation for this is quite simple: The elite perceived majority power as tantamount to a dictatorship of the proletariat. In ancient Greece, there can be traced not only the rudiments of modern democratic society but the entire Western tradition of antidemocratic thought. In Democracy, Paul Cartledge provides a detailed history of this ancient political system. In addition, by drawing out the salient differences between ancient and modern forms of democracy, he enables a richer understanding of both. Cartledge contends that there is no one "ancient Greek democracy" as pure and simple as is often believed. Democracy surveys the emergence and development of Greek politics, the invention of political theory, and - intimately connected to the latter - the birth of democracy, first at Athens c. 500 BCE and then at its greatest flourishing in the Greek world 150 years later. Cartledge then traces the decline of genuinely democratic Greek institutions at the hands of the Macedonians and - subsequently and decisively - the Romans. Throughout, he sheds light on the variety of democratic practices in the classical world as well as on their similarities to and dissimilarities from modern democratic forms, from the American and French revolutions to contemporary political thought. Authoritative and accessible, Cartledge's book will be regarded as the best account of ancient democracy and its long afterlife for many years to come. Members Reviews: A very dry and academic but interesting overview This book offers the listener a detailed consideration of the main cultural, organisational and procedural attributes of the ancient Athenian polis that underwrote the development and evolution of the Athenian expression of democracy over time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Millennium-Audiobook/B0032N50MK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Millennium Subtitle: The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Andrew Sachs Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-08 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: MILLENNIUM is a stunning panoramic account of the two centuries on either side of the apocalyptic year 1000. This was the age of Canute, William the Conqueror and Pope Gregory VII, of Vikings, monks and serfs, of the earliest castles and the invention of knighthood, and of the primal conflict between church and state. The story of how the distinctive culture of Europe - restless, creative and dynamic - was forged from out of the convulsions of these extraordinary times is as fascinating and as momentous as any in history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Holland) Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:00:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Millennium-Audiobook/B0032N50MK thebookvoice.com 05:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Millennium Subtitle: The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Andrew Sachs Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-08 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: MILLENNIUM is a stunning panoramic account of the two centuries on either side of the apocalyptic year 1000. This was the age of Canute, William the Conqueror and Pope Gregory VII, of Vikings, monks and serfs, of the earliest castles and the invention of knighthood, and of the primal conflict between church and state. The story of how the distinctive culture of Europe - restless, creative and dynamic - was forged from out of the convulsions of these extraordinary times is as fascinating and as momentous as any in history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Millennium Subtitle: The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Andrew Sachs Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-08 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: MILLENNIUM is a stunning panoramic account of the two centuries on either side of the apocalyptic year 1000. This was the age of Canute, William the Conqueror and Pope Gregory VII, of Vikings, monks and serfs, of the earliest castles and the invention of knighthood, and of the primal conflict between church and state. The story of how the distinctive culture of Europe - restless, creative and dynamic - was forged from out of the convulsions of these extraordinary times is as fascinating and as momentous as any in history. Members Reviews: Great book about the millennium What did you love best about Millennium? I liked the audiobook very much. Very interesting period in our civilization and well written. Had to listen to in in one go! a bit too dull... I normally give a decent book 3 stars, so this was a little below average for me. I love this period of history, and therefore eagerly looked forward to listening to this. Sadly, I just found my mind wandering constantly. The narration didn't really grab me - I normally love Mr Sachs - and somehow, it seemed clear that this abridged version really didn't do the book justice. Love Tom Holland, love the period, but simply found this audiobook dull. Sorry! Abridgement spoils book The only thing wrong with this audiobook is that it is an abridgement of the original. Tom Holland is one of my favourite historians, and Andrew Sachs is one of my favourite narrators. This book is a worthy addition to Holland's previous works.But the savage abridgement to get this book down to 5 and a bit hours means that Holland's masterful storytelling becomes a narrative confusion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Legends-of-the-Middle-Ages-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-Knights-Templar-Audiobook/B00YNKY518 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of the Middle Ages: The History and Legacy of the Knights Templar Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' Legends of the Middle Ages series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of the most important medieval men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. The Order of the Temple of Solomon, also known as the Templars or the Knights Templar, is one of the best-known and least-understood groups in history. They appear prominently in everything from novels (The Da Vinci Code) to films (as the Knights of the Cruciform Sword in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) to videogames (Assassin's Creed). In these stories, they are a sinister cult that manipulated historical events since the Middle Ages, via intimidation and assassination. They are usually connected to the Freemasons and, sometimes, to other historical cults like the Hindu Thuggees. The real Templars were both more mundane and more fascinating than the myths and legends. They were the first military religious order - monks who were also knights. The founding members were veterans of the First Crusade in Palestine and their main goal was, in fact, benign. They formed their group as a small tertiary order (Lay people who took monastic vows, but lived in the larger community) in Jerusalem, policing the pilgrim routes and shrines of the Levant and protecting travelers from the many bandits that infested the area. Even though they were used as the core of Crusader armies during the later crusades, the Templars never wavered from their original goal. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:13:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Legends-of-the-Middle-Ages-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-Knights-Templar-Audiobook/B00YNKY518 thebookvoice.com 00:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of the Middle Ages: The History and Legacy of the Knights Templar Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' Legends of the Middle Ages series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of the most important medieval men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. The Order of the Temple of Solomon, also known as the Templars or the Knights Templar, is one of the best-known and least-understood groups in history. They appear prominently in everything from novels (The Da Vinci Code) to films (as the Knights of the Cruciform Sword in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) to videogames (Assassin's Creed). In these stories, they are a sinister cult that manipulated historical events since the Middle Ages, via intimidation and assassination. They are usually connected to the Freemasons and, sometimes, to other historical cults like the Hindu Thuggees. The real Templars were both more mundane and more fascinating than the myths and legends. They were the first military religious order - monks who were also knights. The founding members were veterans of the First Crusade in Palestine and their main goal was, in fact, benign. They formed their group as a small tertiary order (Lay people who took monastic vows, but lived in the larger community) in Jerusalem, policing the pilgrim routes and shrines of the Levant and protecting travelers from the many bandits that infested the area. Even though they were used as the core of Crusader armies during the later crusades, the Templars never wavered from their original goal. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of the Middle Ages: The History and Legacy of the Knights Templar Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' Legends of the Middle Ages series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of the most important medieval men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. The Order of the Temple of Solomon, also known as the Templars or the Knights Templar, is one of the best-known and least-understood groups in history. They appear prominently in everything from novels (The Da Vinci Code) to films (as the Knights of the Cruciform Sword in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) to videogames (Assassin's Creed). In these stories, they are a sinister cult that manipulated historical events since the Middle Ages, via intimidation and assassination. They are usually connected to the Freemasons and, sometimes, to other historical cults like the Hindu Thuggees. The real Templars were both more mundane and more fascinating than the myths and legends. They were the first military religious order - monks who were also knights. The founding members were veterans of the First Crusade in Palestine and their main goal was, in fact, benign. They formed their group as a small tertiary order (Lay people who took monastic vows, but lived in the larger community) in Jerusalem, policing the pilgrim routes and shrines of the Levant and protecting travelers from the many bandits that infested the area. Even though they were used as the core of Crusader armies during the later crusades, the Templars never wavered from their original goal. Members Reviews: Can this guy read? Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? This is a good overview. It may be very good for high school students. It is particularly marred by the incredibly bad pronunciation of names by the narrator. It is laughable. solid overview of Templars. doesn't take sides. whether you have a positive or negative view of the Templars this is a fair and balanced introduction. covers the basic facts and also the more esoteric perspectives. even deals with Freemasonry and Illuminati connection in a responsible way without being dismissive towards so called conspiracy theories. currently listening to holy blood, holy grail and wanted mainstream overview to ground my thoughts about the Templars. this short book did the trick. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Seven-Wonders-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B004QDOF76 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Author: Professor Jennifer Tobin Narrator: Professor Jennifer Tobin Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Esteemed professor Jennifer Tobin leads a compelling series of lectures on the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Examining the historical and social context of each wonder, Tobin answers such questions as "Why was it built?" and "What can it tell us about the people who built it?" From the Great Pyramid at Giza to the Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharos of Alexandria, the course provides a 360-degree view of these enduring marvels of human achievement. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Professor Jennifer Tobin) Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:46:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Seven-Wonders-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B004QDOF76 thebookvoice.com 07:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Author: Professor Jennifer Tobin Narrator: Professor Jennifer Tobin Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Esteemed professor Jennifer Tobin leads a compelling series of lectures on the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Examining the historical and social context of each wonder, Tobin answers such questions as "Why was it built?" and "What can it tell us about the people who built it?" From the Great Pyramid at Giza to the Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharos of Alexandria, the course provides a 360-degree view of these enduring marvels of human achievement. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Author: Professor Jennifer Tobin Narrator: Professor Jennifer Tobin Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Esteemed professor Jennifer Tobin leads a compelling series of lectures on the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Examining the historical and social context of each wonder, Tobin answers such questions as "Why was it built?" and "What can it tell us about the people who built it?" From the Great Pyramid at Giza to the Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharos of Alexandria, the course provides a 360-degree view of these enduring marvels of human achievement. Members Reviews: Enjoyable listen Very enjoyable discussion of the "seven" wonders. Most interesting are the intersections between wonders and pieces of history around them. Academic discussions of each, the debates around them, and the current theories about them. Really loads of fun for history buffs and not-so-much history buffs who are interested in the topic. More than the monuments Before listening to this seminar, I feared it might be rather superficial, just talking about the spectacular sites. But the lecturer put these monuments into their context, and I learned a lot about the ancient world. I was fascinated by the way future generations interpreted, or more often misinterpreted, the meaning behind these structures. I'm certainly going to listen to her 2 series on Greek and Roman archaeology. Disappointing! Any additional comments? This work describes in some detail each of the seven canonical Wonders of the Ancient World and provides an overview of their specific histories. As these were only retained in the 16th century, the discussion also includes other constructions that were part of alternate lists at some point in time. Sadly, although she speaks with no foreign accent, Ms. Tobin clearly does not master the English language. She is constantly hesitant and often has great difficulty formulating clear ideas. Thus, the work is plagued with dozens of expressions such as: both of these two groups; the building does not survive; the several thousands of years between 2500 BC and 500 BC; horn does not survive well in archeological records; seeing the world through the lens of your own eyes; imaginative building. The result is often irritating and does not meet the standards of what would legitimately be expected for a university level presentation. Accordingly, it is difficult to recommend this work to anyone. Even a beginner is entitled to clear, understandable information! Interesting This set of lectures is very informative. A great way to learn about the wonders and their place in history. Severn Wonders This is a complete and informative narrative, it covers the wonders listed in the earliest texts. It is well written but sadly the narrator has a habit of pausing between words, quite a lot of urms and ahhs which sadly detract from the flow of the lectures. Having said that I learnt a lot about the Seven Wonders, I did enjoy it and would recommend it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Icons-of-the-Iron-Age-Audiobook/B002V8KV7G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Icons of the Iron Age Subtitle: The Celts in History Author: Susan A. Johnston Narrator: Susan A. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Using historical, archaeological, linguistic, and anthropological evidence, Professor Johnston provides an intriguing look at the ancient Celtic peoples of Europe, Britain, and Ireland. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan A. Johnston) Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:23:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Icons-of-the-Iron-Age-Audiobook/B002V8KV7G thebookvoice.com 08:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Icons of the Iron Age Subtitle: The Celts in History Author: Susan A. Johnston Narrator: Susan A. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Using historical, archaeological, linguistic, and anthropological evidence, Professor Johnston provides an intriguing look at the ancient Celtic peoples of Europe, Britain, and Ireland. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Icons of the Iron Age Subtitle: The Celts in History Author: Susan A. Johnston Narrator: Susan A. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Using historical, archaeological, linguistic, and anthropological evidence, Professor Johnston provides an intriguing look at the ancient Celtic peoples of Europe, Britain, and Ireland. Members Reviews: Thoroughly Enjoyable There is so much speculation and hyperbole about the Celts and Celtic culture that it's difficult to separate fact from fantasy. Susan Johnston does away with the nonsense and delivers lectures that are at once scholarly and approachable. The professor does not present anything as fact that isn't well-researched and documented, and she regularly cautions her listeners not to make assumptions based on limited information. In that regard, she serves her students well. I admit that I was thrown by the good doctor's frequent "uhs" and "ums" for a while, but by the third lecture I found myself looking forward to them. Her sense of humor, deep knowledge and unpretentious style brings to mind some of my favorite professors. Thank you, Dr. Johnston, for an enlightening and enjoyable lecture series. I look forward to many more. Very Interesting - Recommend This was a good listen - very interesting. The narration is presented in lecture style - in fact parts of it may well be recorded while the professor is in class. Prof Johnston is obviously well educated on the subject and presents a lot of information well. The only negative I have is that her speaking could be a little smoother. There are a lot of 'ums' which probably go mostly unnoticed in a class lecture but somehow stand out a lot in an audiobook. And toward the end of the book it seemed like she realized she had a lot more material to cover and was running out of time. But over all if you're interested in Celtic history this was a very good listen, not dry or boring, with many insights from someone who's spent a lot of time analyzing the facts. Highly recommend. "...Um... Uh..." What disappointed you about Icons of the Iron Age? While the subject itself was interesting, the presentation was painfully bad. Every sentence had at least one "um" or "uh" cluttering it up, and most had several- some to the point that you couldn't follow the train of thought from beginning to end. There was also the problem that whenever she calculated timespans from B.C.E. into C.E. her math was wrong which is not only annoying but makes one wonder if there were other less obvious errors in her material as well. Over all, I would not recommend this particular lecture. To anyone. New to Celtic History This gave me a lot of solid info to combat some of the bad Wiccan history floating around out there. My only problem with this recording is that Johnston says, "um" to the point where it is distracting, thus the one star removed. Um... And... Uh... The... Any additional comments? Ignoring the umm's and uh's that occur in every sentence there is some pretty good knowledge in here, like most of the modern scholar books it's very insightful, and interesting. I recommend this. Unless that is you cant stand people saying umm... Uhh... every other word https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mythology-and-Religion-of-the-Aztec-Audiobook/B00X4RSOXG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology and Religion of the Aztec Author: Dr. Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: K.C. Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "They strike open the wretched Indian's chest with flint knives and hastily tear out the palpitating heart which, with the blood, they present to the idols.... They cut off the arms, thighs and head, eating the arms and thighs at ceremonial banquets. The head they hang up on a beam, and the body is...given to the beasts of prey." (Bernal Diaz, a Spaniard who described the Aztec's human sacrifice) From the moment Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés first found and confronted them, the Aztecs have fascinated the world, and they continue to hold a unique place both culturally and in pop culture. Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals. Ironically, and unlike the Mayans, the Aztecs are not widely viewed or remembered with nuance, in part because their own leader burned extant Aztec writings and rewrote a mythologized history explaining his empire's dominance less than a century before the Spanish arrived. While the Mayans are remembered for their astronomy, numeral system, and calendar, the Aztecs have primarily been remembered in a far narrower way despite continuing to be a source of pride to Mexicans through the centuries. As a result, even though the Aztecs continue to interest people across the world centuries after their demise, it has fallen on archaeologists and historians to try to determine the actual history, culture, and lives of the Aztecs from the beginning to the end, relying on excavations, primary accounts, and more. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dr. Jesse Harasta) Wed, 06 May 2015 15:31:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mythology-and-Religion-of-the-Aztec-Audiobook/B00X4RSOXG thebookvoice.com 01:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology and Religion of the Aztec Author: Dr. Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: K.C. Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "They strike open the wretched Indian's chest with flint knives and hastily tear out the palpitating heart which, with the blood, they present to the idols.... They cut off the arms, thighs and head, eating the arms and thighs at ceremonial banquets. The head they hang up on a beam, and the body is...given to the beasts of prey." (Bernal Diaz, a Spaniard who described the Aztec's human sacrifice) From the moment Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés first found and confronted them, the Aztecs have fascinated the world, and they continue to hold a unique place both culturally and in pop culture. Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals. Ironically, and unlike the Mayans, the Aztecs are not widely viewed or remembered with nuance, in part because their own leader burned extant Aztec writings and rewrote a mythologized history explaining his empire's dominance less than a century before the Spanish arrived. While the Mayans are remembered for their astronomy, numeral system, and calendar, the Aztecs have primarily been remembered in a far narrower way despite continuing to be a source of pride to Mexicans through the centuries. As a result, even though the Aztecs continue to interest people across the world centuries after their demise, it has fallen on archaeologists and historians to try to determine the actual history, culture, and lives of the Aztecs from the beginning to the end, relying on excavations, primary accounts, and more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology and Religion of the Aztec Author: Dr. Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: K.C. Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "They strike open the wretched Indian's chest with flint knives and hastily tear out the palpitating heart which, with the blood, they present to the idols.... They cut off the arms, thighs and head, eating the arms and thighs at ceremonial banquets. The head they hang up on a beam, and the body is...given to the beasts of prey." (Bernal Diaz, a Spaniard who described the Aztec's human sacrifice) From the moment Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés first found and confronted them, the Aztecs have fascinated the world, and they continue to hold a unique place both culturally and in pop culture. Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals. Ironically, and unlike the Mayans, the Aztecs are not widely viewed or remembered with nuance, in part because their own leader burned extant Aztec writings and rewrote a mythologized history explaining his empire's dominance less than a century before the Spanish arrived. While the Mayans are remembered for their astronomy, numeral system, and calendar, the Aztecs have primarily been remembered in a far narrower way despite continuing to be a source of pride to Mexicans through the centuries. As a result, even though the Aztecs continue to interest people across the world centuries after their demise, it has fallen on archaeologists and historians to try to determine the actual history, culture, and lives of the Aztecs from the beginning to the end, relying on excavations, primary accounts, and more. Members Reviews: baffling omissions Omitted major portions of religion for seemingly no reason. For example it brushes over the Festival of Toxcatl and its god Tezcatlipoca, a major religious festival for a major god. The narrator also uses multiple pronunciations for various names throughout. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-Rome-Book-5-Audiobook/B01M123R3O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Rome, Book 5 Subtitle: The Establlshment of the Military Monarchy Author: Theodor Mommsen, W. P. Dickson - translator Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Nobel Prize/Literature/1902 Book 5 of Mommsen's history of the Roman Republic brings to a conclusion this most magnificent of historical narratives. It begins with the death of Sulla and ends with the accession to power of the greatest and most fascinating Roman of them all, Gaius Julius Caesar. With the aristocrat Sulla's premature and unexpected death, the Populares (democrats) plotted their comeback. But the senatorial democrats lacked charismatic leadership and no longer had a Marius or Gracchus to call upon. The democrats needed a senator with renowned military experience and glory, something which the senatorial aristocracy (the Optimates) also lacked. Both factions turned to the young, promising general, Pompey, fresh from his successful campaign in Spain. Initially, Pompey chose the democrats. But political instability soon returned. Social unrest had become the disagreeable norm. And with the rise of the incomparable Julius Caesar, the people finally found the leader they were waiting for. Followed by Caesar's conquest of Gaul, the display of his ingenious executive skills, and his advocacy of public-minded reform, Caesar emerged as the necessary and welcomed leader in the movement toward resolution of the sorry and bloody debacle of debt, aristocratic privilege, and civil strife. Eventually, civil war became inevitable when Pompey accepted the leadership of the Optimates, the oligarchic faction which was in deadly opposition to the common people. By accepting this leadership, Pompey vaulted to the head of a party dedicated to the material interests of Rome's wealthy bankers, merchants, and landed gentry who looked favorably on a dictatorship which protected their interests. But Caesar was too quick for Pompey, and prevailed in the subsequent bloody civil war. His victory ushered in an incredible series of reforms which were to shape Roman affairs for another 500 years. Caesar's dictatorship became the model of a military monarchy which guided the Roman Empire until its demise. Although Mommsen used the A.U.C. system of Roman years, which begins as the Roman year one (754 BC), we have transposed these dates to those of the Christian era. All dates are BC except where otherwise indicated. We do not recommend Mommsen for those without a proper understanding of Roman Republican history. The work of Cyril Robinson would be a great place to start for the amateur, armchair historian. Translated from the original German by W. P. Dickson. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Theodor Mommsen) Fri, 16 Sep 2016 08:33:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-Rome-Book-5-Audiobook/B01M123R3O thebookvoice.com 30:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Rome, Book 5 Subtitle: The Establlshment of the Military Monarchy Author: Theodor Mommsen, W. P. Dickson - translator Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Nobel Prize/Literature/1902 Book 5 of Mommsen's history of the Roman Republic brings to a conclusion this most magnificent of historical narratives. It begins with the death of Sulla and ends with the accession to power of the greatest and most fascinating Roman of them all, Gaius Julius Caesar. With the aristocrat Sulla's premature and unexpected death, the Populares (democrats) plotted their comeback. But the senatorial democrats lacked charismatic leadership and no longer had a Marius or Gracchus to call upon. The democrats needed a senator with renowned military experience and glory, something which the senatorial aristocracy (the Optimates) also lacked. Both factions turned to the young, promising general, Pompey, fresh from his successful campaign in Spain. Initially, Pompey chose the democrats. But political instability soon returned. Social unrest had become the disagreeable norm. And with the rise of the incomparable Julius Caesar, the people finally found the leader they were waiting for. Followed by Caesar's conquest of Gaul, the display of his ingenious executive skills, and his advocacy of public-minded reform, Caesar emerged as the necessary and welcomed leader in the movement toward resolution of the sorry and bloody debacle of debt, aristocratic privilege, and civil strife. Eventually, civil war became inevitable when Pompey accepted the leadership of the Optimates, the oligarchic faction which was in deadly opposition to the common people. By accepting this leadership, Pompey vaulted to the head of a party dedicated to the material interests of Rome's wealthy bankers, merchants, and landed gentry who looked favorably on a dictatorship which protected their interests. But Caesar was too quick for Pompey, and prevailed in the subsequent bloody civil war. His victory ushered in an incredible series of reforms which were to shape Roman affairs for another 500 years. Caesar's dictatorship became the model of a military monarchy which guided the Roman Empire until its demise. Although Mommsen used the A.U.C. system of Roman years, which begins as the Roman year one (754 BC), we have transposed these dates to those of the Christian era. All dates are BC except where otherwise indicated. We do not recommend Mommsen for those without a proper understanding of Roman Republican history. The work of Cyril Robinson would be a great place to start for the amateur, armchair historian. Translated from the original German by W. P. Dickson. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Rome, Book 5 Subtitle: The Establlshment of the Military Monarchy Author: Theodor Mommsen, W. P. Dickson - translator Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Nobel Prize/Literature/1902 Book 5 of Mommsen's history of the Roman Republic brings to a conclusion this most magnificent of historical narratives. It begins with the death of Sulla and ends with the accession to power of the greatest and most fascinating Roman of them all, Gaius Julius Caesar. With the aristocrat Sulla's premature and unexpected death, the Populares (democrats) plotted their comeback. But the senatorial democrats lacked charismatic leadership and no longer had a Marius or Gracchus to call upon. The democrats needed a senator with renowned military experience and glory, something which the senatorial aristocracy (the Optimates) also lacked. Both factions turned to the young, promising general, Pompey, fresh from his successful campaign in Spain. Initially, Pompey chose the democrats. But political instability soon returned. Social unrest had become the disagreeable norm. And with the rise of the incomparable Julius Caesar, the people finally found the leader they were waiting for. Followed by Caesar's conquest of Gaul, the display of his ingenious executive skills, and his advocacy of public-minded reform, Caesar emerged as the necessary and welcomed leader in the movement toward resolution of the sorry and bloody debacle of debt, aristocratic privilege, and civil strife. Eventually, civil war became inevitable when Pompey accepted the leadership of the Optimates, the oligarchic faction which was in deadly opposition to the common people. By accepting this leadership, Pompey vaulted to the head of a party dedicated to the material interests of Rome's wealthy bankers, merchants, and landed gentry who looked favorably on a dictatorship which protected their interests. But Caesar was too quick for Pompey, and prevailed in the subsequent bloody civil war. His victory ushered in an incredible series of reforms which were to shape Roman affairs for another 500 years. Caesar's dictatorship became the model of a military monarchy which guided the Roman Empire until its demise. Although Mommsen used the A.U.C. system of Roman years, which begins as the Roman year one (754 BC), we have transposed these dates to those of the Christian era. All dates are BC except where otherwise indicated. We do not recommend Mommsen for those without a proper understanding of Roman Republican history. The work of Cyril Robinson would be a great place to start for the amateur, armchair historian. Translated from the original German by W. P. Dickson. Members Reviews: A long journey into the past There were less cumbersome options when choosing to dive into a Mommsen writing. Having committed to reading a work by every Nobel Laureate for Literature and Mommsen being only the second chronologically, it would have been wiser to choose a shorter, singular work. But too many of the man's contemporaries like Mark Twain raved about his comprehensive History of Rome and so, alas, this long and exhaustive project. Mommsen is accused of tediousness in his style but, in truth, he is just immensely comprehensive and invested in his quest to show us our ancient past. And, of course, this isn't just Rome but western civilization from Rome's founding and it's earliest monarchic origin, through its various republican and democratic incarnations bringing us full circle with the return of monarchy under Julius Caesar. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Marathon-Audiobook/B0048G2M1W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marathon Subtitle: The Battle That Changed Western Civilization Author: Richard A. Billows Narrator: Jeremy Gage Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Published to coincide with Marathon's 2500th anniversary, a riveting history of the historic battle. The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. is not only understood as the most decisive event in the struggle between the Greeks and the Persians, but can also be seen as perhaps the most significant moment in our collective history. 10,000 Athenian citizens faced a Persian military force of more than 25,000. A Greek victory appeared impossible, but the men of Athens were tenacious and the Persians were defeated. Following the battle, the Athenian hoplite army ran 26.5 miles from Marathon to Athens to defend their port from the Persian navy. Although they had just run the great distance in heavy armor, the Athenians won the battle and drove the Persian forces from Attica. Greek freedom ensued and the achievements of the culture became much of the basis for Western civilization. In this comprehensive and engrossing treatment, Richard Billows captures the drama of that day 2500 years ago and the ramifications it has had throughout Western history. Critic Reviews: "Acutely sensitive... Billows, taking the long view, sees Marathon as preserving Athenian democracy and thus all that we think of as our classical heritage." (Wall Street Journal) "The story's a classic: An outnumbered band of Athenians pushes back the mighty Persian army. But the battle of Marathon, 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece, left a legacy that extends far beyond the name of a famous race." (National Public Radio) "Even if youre tough enough to survive the New York City Marathon, you'd probably have little chance to survive the original race in which Greek messenger Pheidippides ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce victory over the Persians. Historian Billows argues that Pheidippides' run, which inspired the modern marathon race, introduced at the Athens Olympic Games of 1896, was a lot more challenging -- a 280-mile round-trip jog to Sparta to ask for aid, with the entire Greek army in tow." (New York Post ) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard A. Billows) Tue, 26 Oct 2010 05:04:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Marathon-Audiobook/B0048G2M1W thebookvoice.com 08:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marathon Subtitle: The Battle That Changed Western Civilization Author: Richard A. Billows Narrator: Jeremy Gage Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Published to coincide with Marathon's 2500th anniversary, a riveting history of the historic battle. The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. is not only understood as the most decisive event in the struggle between the Greeks and the Persians, but can also be seen as perhaps the most significant moment in our collective history. 10,000 Athenian citizens faced a Persian military force of more than 25,000. A Greek victory appeared impossible, but the men of Athens were tenacious and the Persians were defeated. Following the battle, the Athenian hoplite army ran 26.5 miles from Marathon to Athens to defend their port from the Persian navy. Although they had just run the great distance in heavy armor, the Athenians won the battle and drove the Persian forces from Attica. Greek freedom ensued and the achievements of the culture became much of the basis for Western civilization. In this comprehensive and engrossing treatment, Richard Billows captures the drama of that day 2500 years ago and the ramifications it has had throughout Western history. Critic Reviews: "Acutely sensitive... Billows, taking the long view, sees Marathon as preserving Athenian democracy and thus all that we think of as our classical heritage." (Wall Street Journal) "The story's a classic: An outnumbered band of Athenians pushes back the mighty Persian army. But the battle of Marathon, 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece, left a legacy that extends far beyond the name of a famous race." (National Public Radio) "Even if youre tough enough to survive the New York City Marathon, you'd probably have little chance to survive the original race in which Greek messenger Pheidippides ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce victory over the Persians. Historian Billows argues that Pheidippides' run, which inspired the modern marathon race, introduced at the Athens Olympic Games of 1896, was a lot more challenging -- a 280-mile round-trip jog to Sparta to ask for aid, with the entire Greek army in tow." (New York Post ) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marathon Subtitle: The Battle That Changed Western Civilization Author: Richard A. Billows Narrator: Jeremy Gage Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Published to coincide with Marathon's 2500th anniversary, a riveting history of the historic battle. The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. is not only understood as the most decisive event in the struggle between the Greeks and the Persians, but can also be seen as perhaps the most significant moment in our collective history. 10,000 Athenian citizens faced a Persian military force of more than 25,000. A Greek victory appeared impossible, but the men of Athens were tenacious and the Persians were defeated. Following the battle, the Athenian hoplite army ran 26.5 miles from Marathon to Athens to defend their port from the Persian navy. Although they had just run the great distance in heavy armor, the Athenians won the battle and drove the Persian forces from Attica. Greek freedom ensued and the achievements of the culture became much of the basis for Western civilization. In this comprehensive and engrossing treatment, Richard Billows captures the drama of that day 2500 years ago and the ramifications it has had throughout Western history. Critic Reviews: "Acutely sensitive... Billows, taking the long view, sees Marathon as preserving Athenian democracy and thus all that we think of as our classical heritage." (Wall Street Journal) "The story's a classic: An outnumbered band of Athenians pushes back the mighty Persian army. But the battle of Marathon, 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece, left a legacy that extends far beyond the name of a famous race." (National Public Radio) "Even if youre tough enough to survive the New York City Marathon, you'd probably have little chance to survive the original race in which Greek messenger Pheidippides ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce victory over the Persians. Historian Billows argues that Pheidippides' run, which inspired the modern marathon race, introduced at the Athens Olympic Games of 1896, was a lot more challenging -- a 280-mile round-trip jog to Sparta to ask for aid, with the entire Greek army in tow." (New York Post ) Members Reviews: Effectively evokes the world of ancient greece While at times difficult to keep up with the barrage of names and places for a casual fan of history like me, especially in the audio format, this book shines in recreating the world in which motivations for the battle of Marathon can be understood for both sides of the conflict. Billow's attention to explaining the origins of both Greek and Persian civilizations and historical run up to the actual conflict make it's significance that much more profound. I was left wishing I could time travel. A Generally Very Good Work Would you listen to Marathon again? Why? I'm listening to it over and over again. Contrary to what the cover might seem to imply, it's not a *300* type book. Instead, it uses the battle as a lens to understand Athenian, Persian, and, to an extent, Greek culture--about all of which, it explodes misconceptions from hindsight bias. Indeed, to only focus on the battle, especially with as little as we know in detail about it, for the entire book, would make it that type of book that puts people in the hospital if they foolishly had decided to read the whole thing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Rome-Audiobook/B0752XBTN9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Rome Subtitle: An Introductory History Author: Paul A. Zoch Narrator: Todd Belcher Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The events and personalities of ancient Rome spring to life in this history, from its founding in 753 BC to the death of the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius in AD 180. Paul A. Zoch presents, in contemporary language, the history of Rome and the stories of its protagonists - such as Romulus and Remus, Horatius, and Nero-which are so often omitted from more specialized studies. With an eye detail, Zoch guides his listeners through the military campaigns and political developments that shaped Rome's rise from a small Italian city to the greatest imperial power the world had ever known. We witness the long struggle against the enemy city of Carthage. We follow Caesar as he campaigns in Britain, and we observe the ebb and flow of Rome's fortunes in the Hellenistic East. Writing with the belief that such stories contain moral lessons that are relevant today, Zoch presents a narrative that is both entertaining and informative. An afterword takes the history to the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in AD 476. The book is published by University of Oklahoma Press. Critic Reviews: "A concise, straightforward chronology of Roman history...Zoch has a knack for breathing life into some of the more mundane topics in the classical period." (Booklist) "A story-filled narrative of ancient Rome, focusing on political and military history...[A] good first book for readers wanting to make the acquaintance of these cultural ancestors." (Houston Chronicle) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul A. Zoch) Fri, 25 Aug 2017 08:10:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Rome-Audiobook/B0752XBTN9 thebookvoice.com 09:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Rome Subtitle: An Introductory History Author: Paul A. Zoch Narrator: Todd Belcher Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The events and personalities of ancient Rome spring to life in this history, from its founding in 753 BC to the death of the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius in AD 180. Paul A. Zoch presents, in contemporary language, the history of Rome and the stories of its protagonists - such as Romulus and Remus, Horatius, and Nero-which are so often omitted from more specialized studies. With an eye detail, Zoch guides his listeners through the military campaigns and political developments that shaped Rome's rise from a small Italian city to the greatest imperial power the world had ever known. We witness the long struggle against the enemy city of Carthage. We follow Caesar as he campaigns in Britain, and we observe the ebb and flow of Rome's fortunes in the Hellenistic East. Writing with the belief that such stories contain moral lessons that are relevant today, Zoch presents a narrative that is both entertaining and informative. An afterword takes the history to the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in AD 476. The book is published by University of Oklahoma Press. Critic Reviews: "A concise, straightforward chronology of Roman history...Zoch has a knack for breathing life into some of the more mundane topics in the classical period." (Booklist) "A story-filled narrative of ancient Rome, focusing on political and military history...[A] good first book for readers wanting to make the acquaintance of these cultural ancestors." (Houston Chronicle) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Rome Subtitle: An Introductory History Author: Paul A. Zoch Narrator: Todd Belcher Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The events and personalities of ancient Rome spring to life in this history, from its founding in 753 BC to the death of the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius in AD 180. Paul A. Zoch presents, in contemporary language, the history of Rome and the stories of its protagonists - such as Romulus and Remus, Horatius, and Nero-which are so often omitted from more specialized studies. With an eye detail, Zoch guides his listeners through the military campaigns and political developments that shaped Rome's rise from a small Italian city to the greatest imperial power the world had ever known. We witness the long struggle against the enemy city of Carthage. We follow Caesar as he campaigns in Britain, and we observe the ebb and flow of Rome's fortunes in the Hellenistic East. Writing with the belief that such stories contain moral lessons that are relevant today, Zoch presents a narrative that is both entertaining and informative. An afterword takes the history to the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in AD 476. The book is published by University of Oklahoma Press. Critic Reviews: "A concise, straightforward chronology of Roman history...Zoch has a knack for breathing life into some of the more mundane topics in the classical period." (Booklist) "A story-filled narrative of ancient Rome, focusing on political and military history...[A] good first book for readers wanting to make the acquaintance of these cultural ancestors." (Houston Chronicle) Members Reviews: Otherwise everything was good. The book was in ok condition, but it was bent straight through the middle. Otherwise everything was good. Rome Great book for my class . Shipped quick and was a very reasonable price . Very satisfied. Amazing Customer Service I ordered the wrong book, then they sent me the correct one while giving me a full refund on the incorrect book that I didn't want. All they required was I send back the book. Well for some reason I sent back a different book, an incorrect one and they reshipped that one back out to me at no charge. Then I successfully sent back the correct book and everything went well. I would definitely buy from these people again. Amazing customer service and quality products. Excellent introduction This is an excellent introduction to the history of ancient Rome. It seems to be aimed at high school students, as an adjunct to their study of Latin. Older readers will enjoy it as well. Before digging into something heavier, like Grant's history, or Dudley, or a college-level text such as Sinnigen & Boak, it's good to get an overview and a idea of the main themes; if you start out with those heavier volumes, it's easy to lose sight of the main currents, and get caught up in the details and minutiae. It follows a fairly traditional path, and concentrates on political and military history. In style, this book reminded me of the two histories of Rome that Isaac Asimov wrote. It does not assume any previous knowledge of Rome, and the author includes many edifying and entertaining episodes from Livy, stories that are part and parcel of our Western heritage. Note: this work is heavily weighted toward early Rome and the Republic. The author doesn't get to the Principate until page 227 out of 284. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Cleopatra-Audiobook/B005GWALEM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra Subtitle: A Life Author: Stacy Schiff Narrator: Carole Boyd Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-11 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Cleopatras palace shimmered with onyx and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Though her life spanned fewer then forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world. She was married twice, each time to a brother. She waged a brutal civil war against the first and she poisoned the second. Incest and assassination were family specialties. Cleopatra appears to have had sex with only two men. They happen, however to have been Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, two of the most prominent Romans of the day. Both were married to other women. Cleopatra had a son with Caesar and - after his murder, three more with his protégé. Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. Shakespeare and Shaw put words in her mouth. Michelangelo, Tiepolo, and Elizabeth Taylor put a face to her name. Along the way the supple personality has been lost. In a masterly return to the classical sources, Stacy Schiff here boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order a generation before the birth of Christ. Rich in detail, epic in scope, Schiffs is a luminous, deeply original reconstruction of a dazzling life. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stacy Schiff) Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:20:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Cleopatra-Audiobook/B005GWALEM thebookvoice.com 12:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra Subtitle: A Life Author: Stacy Schiff Narrator: Carole Boyd Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-11 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Cleopatras palace shimmered with onyx and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Though her life spanned fewer then forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world. She was married twice, each time to a brother. She waged a brutal civil war against the first and she poisoned the second. Incest and assassination were family specialties. Cleopatra appears to have had sex with only two men. They happen, however to have been Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, two of the most prominent Romans of the day. Both were married to other women. Cleopatra had a son with Caesar and - after his murder, three more with his protégé. Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. Shakespeare and Shaw put words in her mouth. Michelangelo, Tiepolo, and Elizabeth Taylor put a face to her name. Along the way the supple personality has been lost. In a masterly return to the classical sources, Stacy Schiff here boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order a generation before the birth of Christ. Rich in detail, epic in scope, Schiffs is a luminous, deeply original reconstruction of a dazzling life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra Subtitle: A Life Author: Stacy Schiff Narrator: Carole Boyd Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-11 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Cleopatras palace shimmered with onyx and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Though her life spanned fewer then forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world. She was married twice, each time to a brother. She waged a brutal civil war against the first and she poisoned the second. Incest and assassination were family specialties. Cleopatra appears to have had sex with only two men. They happen, however to have been Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, two of the most prominent Romans of the day. Both were married to other women. Cleopatra had a son with Caesar and - after his murder, three more with his protégé. Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. Shakespeare and Shaw put words in her mouth. Michelangelo, Tiepolo, and Elizabeth Taylor put a face to her name. Along the way the supple personality has been lost. In a masterly return to the classical sources, Stacy Schiff here boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order a generation before the birth of Christ. Rich in detail, epic in scope, Schiffs is a luminous, deeply original reconstruction of a dazzling life. Members Reviews: totally absorbing Poetically written, fascinating content and the ideal narrator- found it hard to stop listening! And made me rethink aspects of Roman and Egyptian history as well as the historical perspective of Cleopatra. Excellent for studying Cleo I found this book incredibly helpful for learning about Cleopatra. Really easy to understand and well written. Superlative This is as absorbing and enjoyable a history book as you will ever read or listen to. The author rises to the subject with sympathy and brings the immensity of her life and times with great accomplishment. Cleopatra has through history set the minds of so many great artists aflame. I finished this book feeling dazzled not just by Cleopatra but by the brilliance of Schiff's recreation and analysis of her Poor effort Really didn't enjoy this, sad, as I've always been interested in Egyptian history and this did'nt much spark my continued interest in the subject. I wasn't really sure what the author was trying to achieve. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Teotihuacan-Audiobook/B00ZBBO1EO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teotihuacan Subtitle: The History of Ancient Mesoamerica's Largest City Author: Dr. Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-10-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: On January 31, AD 378, a massive army arrived at the gates of the city of Tikal, one of the ancient Maya's most important settlements on the Yucatan Peninsula. The events that transpired became known by the Spanish name Entrada (Entry), referring to "the entry of Teotihuacan". While there is no clear record of the events due to the sheer scale of destruction that took place, it's clear that neither Tikal nor the Maya as a whole had ever seen anything like it. These foreign soldiers not only conquered, but also subsequently ruled Tikal, despite the fact they had come from Teotihuacan, located about 630 miles (1,013 kilometers) away. In the process, the Teotihuacanos not only changed Tikal, but the direction of the Mayan civilization for centuries to come. At the time, Teotihuacan was the biggest city in South America and was located in the Valley of Mexico, near today's Mexico City. Thriving between AD 100-750, it was one of the largest cities in the ancient world, with a population estimated at upwards of 150,000-250,000, over three times the size of contemporary Mayan capitals. Furthermore, Teotihuacan was a supremely well-planned and efficient city that was able to field massive armies and extend its power far beyond its home base to create a unified empire unlike anything in the region before it. In fact, the city's residents seemed so sure of its power that there were apparently no walls or military fortifications around Teotihuacan. Thanks to that power, Teotihuacan not only served as a vital center for trade in Ancient Mesoamerica, but also spread its architecture, art, religion, and culture, all of which subsequently influenced the famous Mesoamerican civilizations that followed, including the Aztecs and Mayas. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dr. Jesse Harasta) Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:23:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Teotihuacan-Audiobook/B00ZBBO1EO thebookvoice.com 01:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teotihuacan Subtitle: The History of Ancient Mesoamerica's Largest City Author: Dr. Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-10-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: On January 31, AD 378, a massive army arrived at the gates of the city of Tikal, one of the ancient Maya's most important settlements on the Yucatan Peninsula. The events that transpired became known by the Spanish name Entrada (Entry), referring to "the entry of Teotihuacan". While there is no clear record of the events due to the sheer scale of destruction that took place, it's clear that neither Tikal nor the Maya as a whole had ever seen anything like it. These foreign soldiers not only conquered, but also subsequently ruled Tikal, despite the fact they had come from Teotihuacan, located about 630 miles (1,013 kilometers) away. In the process, the Teotihuacanos not only changed Tikal, but the direction of the Mayan civilization for centuries to come. At the time, Teotihuacan was the biggest city in South America and was located in the Valley of Mexico, near today's Mexico City. Thriving between AD 100-750, it was one of the largest cities in the ancient world, with a population estimated at upwards of 150,000-250,000, over three times the size of contemporary Mayan capitals. Furthermore, Teotihuacan was a supremely well-planned and efficient city that was able to field massive armies and extend its power far beyond its home base to create a unified empire unlike anything in the region before it. In fact, the city's residents seemed so sure of its power that there were apparently no walls or military fortifications around Teotihuacan. Thanks to that power, Teotihuacan not only served as a vital center for trade in Ancient Mesoamerica, but also spread its architecture, art, religion, and culture, all of which subsequently influenced the famous Mesoamerican civilizations that followed, including the Aztecs and Mayas. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teotihuacan Subtitle: The History of Ancient Mesoamerica's Largest City Author: Dr. Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-10-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: On January 31, AD 378, a massive army arrived at the gates of the city of Tikal, one of the ancient Maya's most important settlements on the Yucatan Peninsula. The events that transpired became known by the Spanish name Entrada (Entry), referring to "the entry of Teotihuacan". While there is no clear record of the events due to the sheer scale of destruction that took place, it's clear that neither Tikal nor the Maya as a whole had ever seen anything like it. These foreign soldiers not only conquered, but also subsequently ruled Tikal, despite the fact they had come from Teotihuacan, located about 630 miles (1,013 kilometers) away. In the process, the Teotihuacanos not only changed Tikal, but the direction of the Mayan civilization for centuries to come. At the time, Teotihuacan was the biggest city in South America and was located in the Valley of Mexico, near today's Mexico City. Thriving between AD 100-750, it was one of the largest cities in the ancient world, with a population estimated at upwards of 150,000-250,000, over three times the size of contemporary Mayan capitals. Furthermore, Teotihuacan was a supremely well-planned and efficient city that was able to field massive armies and extend its power far beyond its home base to create a unified empire unlike anything in the region before it. In fact, the city's residents seemed so sure of its power that there were apparently no walls or military fortifications around Teotihuacan. Thanks to that power, Teotihuacan not only served as a vital center for trade in Ancient Mesoamerica, but also spread its architecture, art, religion, and culture, all of which subsequently influenced the famous Mesoamerican civilizations that followed, including the Aztecs and Mayas. Members Reviews: Nice introduction Nice quick short review. Of a site. frequently overlooked by most casual tourists should develop an interest for going a short distance out of MC Learn to pronounce the place names! An interesting book on the early history of Mexico damaged be frequent mispronunciation. Could have been much better. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Egyptian-Gods-Discover-the-Ancient-Gods-of-Egyptian-Mythology-Audiobook/B077G6TZQZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Egyptian Gods: Discover the Ancient Gods of Egyptian Mythology Author: Stephan Weaver Narrator: Erich Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-17 Publisher: Stephan Weaver Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The gods of Ancient Egypt conjure up images of hieroglyphs with animal-headed people, fantastic civilizations, and a past that seems both unimaginably distant and still tenuously connected to the present day. Although the names Ra, Anubis, and Isis still linger today in modern fiction, the truth about these gods reveals the ancient Egyptians themselves. Inside you will read about.... A look at the principal gods of Ancient Egypt gives insight into the culture of the world's first great civilization. Even today, their moments, their obelisks, and their pyramids endure and remind us that people can leave lasting marks on the world that humble and inspire us all. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephan Weaver) Wed, 15 Nov 2017 20:12:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Egyptian-Gods-Discover-the-Ancient-Gods-of-Egyptian-Mythology-Audiobook/B077G6TZQZ thebookvoice.com 00:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Egyptian Gods: Discover the Ancient Gods of Egyptian Mythology Author: Stephan Weaver Narrator: Erich Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-17 Publisher: Stephan Weaver Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The gods of Ancient Egypt conjure up images of hieroglyphs with animal-headed people, fantastic civilizations, and a past that seems both unimaginably distant and still tenuously connected to the present day. Although the names Ra, Anubis, and Isis still linger today in modern fiction, the truth about these gods reveals the ancient Egyptians themselves. Inside you will read about.... A look at the principal gods of Ancient Egypt gives insight into the culture of the world's first great civilization. Even today, their moments, their obelisks, and their pyramids endure and remind us that people can leave lasting marks on the world that humble and inspire us all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Egyptian Gods: Discover the Ancient Gods of Egyptian Mythology Author: Stephan Weaver Narrator: Erich Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-17 Publisher: Stephan Weaver Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The gods of Ancient Egypt conjure up images of hieroglyphs with animal-headed people, fantastic civilizations, and a past that seems both unimaginably distant and still tenuously connected to the present day. Although the names Ra, Anubis, and Isis still linger today in modern fiction, the truth about these gods reveals the ancient Egyptians themselves. Inside you will read about.... A look at the principal gods of Ancient Egypt gives insight into the culture of the world's first great civilization. Even today, their moments, their obelisks, and their pyramids endure and remind us that people can leave lasting marks on the world that humble and inspire us all. Members Reviews: How I love these books by Stephan Weaver! How I love these books by Stephan Weaver! This is my fifth book by him and just like the other four, this one I enjoyed thoroughly. This book is (obviously) about the gods of Ancient Egypt, which happens to be my favorite topic. As always I love reading and learning more about it. The author first talks about the Egyptian gods in general and how they fit into the life of the ancient Egyptians. I thought it was very interesting to learn how a god's popularity varried from place to place in Ancient Egypt. Next, the author talks about the gods individually. The main gods like Horus, Osiris, Set, Isis, etc were being discussed in detail and also some of the minor gods. Those were my favorite to read about because I didn't know much about them yet. As always I'm really glad with the author's writing. The details, the information... it always hooks me and it's very well-written. I loved it! Three Stars nice book; however, it is a small book A good book A great little book. Brief, and a quick read. With enough information to be useful. Not over detailed or redundant. Egyptian Gods by Stephan Weaver Could be a Terrific Book with Greate Detail & Photos... IN A NUTSHELL A noble attempt that falls short of its goal and is over-priced. If the author provides another 25 or 30 pages of detail, plus adds a few photographs, though, this could become a very useful, interesting booklet. Length: Print, 23 pages. Target Audience/Genre: People interested in Ancient Egypt. Q - What was the Amazon Rank on the date this review was published? A - 81,297. Q - How was this book obtained? A - Purchased using my Kindle Unlimited account. Q - Is this a book that I can read without having to read others first? A â No. Q - Are there a lot of typos/misspellings, grammatical errors or other editing failures? A â Not a lot, but it could use some of dieting. In one case the word dive is used, when the appropriate word is divided. Having stated that, the errors are not of significance. What I mean is, I don't want to be too harsh. Q - Is this a fast, easy read or is it more of a leisure read? A â Itâs a quick read. Q - What sort of language does this writer use to amplify the points made? A â Plain English. Q - My biggest pleasure or disappointment? A - Actually, I found a couple of significant shortcomings. * The Nile is not fertile on both sides throughout Egypt. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/-1-1-The-History-of-the-Han-Dynasty-1-The-Hegemony-Between-Chu-and-Han-Audiobook/B07612T4N3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1 - 1 [The History of the Han Dynasty 1: The Hegemony Between Chu and Han] Author: - - Yuewangdongshan Narrator: - - Yifeng Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com ( - - Yuewangdongshan) Mon, 23 Oct 2017 06:52:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/-1-1-The-History-of-the-Han-Dynasty-1-The-Hegemony-Between-Chu-and-Han-Audiobook/B07612T4N3 thebookvoice.com 16:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1 - 1 [The History of the Han Dynasty 1: The Hegemony Between Chu and Han] Author: - - Yuewangdongshan Narrator: - - Yifeng Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1 - 1 [The History of the Han Dynasty 1: The Hegemony Between Chu and Han] Author: - - Yuewangdongshan Narrator: - - Yifeng Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mohenjo-daro-Audiobook/B01MY6HOEF Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mohenjo-daro Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What is a city? A simple definition is a "largely constructed landscape", and through inferences and comparisons with modern states, a successful ancient city is generally said to have a number of defining characteristics: evidence of political hierarchies; a centralized authority that is simultaneously dependent on the accumulation of resources and the suppression of competitors; the maintenance of continuous negotiation, alliance building, and occasionally costly and risky investments such as warfare; specialized crafts; a hinterland supplying food; and monumental statements of central planning and communal effort, such as the Mesopotamian ziggurats. Mohenjo-daro was the largest city of the Indus Valley civilization, one of the most advanced civilizations ever to have existed, and the best-known and most ancient prehistoric urban site on the Indian subcontinent. It was a metropolis of great cultural, economic, and political importance that dates from the beginning of the 3rd millennium BCE. Although it primarily flourished between approximately 2500 and 1500 BCE, the city had longer-lasting influences on the urbanization of the Indian subcontinent for centuries after its abandonment. It is believed to have been one of two capital cities of the Indus Civilization, its twin being Harappa located further north in Punjab, Pakistan. Mohenjo-daro is an enigmatic settlement, which confuses simple definitions of what a city consists of. It has revealed little evidence of palaces, contains few definite religious buildings, and appears to have never been involved in any external or internal military conflict. The inhabitants' writing has not been deciphered, and little is known about their religious and post-mortuary beliefs. Nonetheless, the city's importance is epitomized by its monumental buildings and walls, enormous manmade platforms, innovative architectural techniques, and evidence that they engaged in trade over vast distances, with high-quality artifacts sent from the Indus Valley as far as Mesopotamia and even Africa. Of particular note was their ingenious drainage system one of the earliest means by which sewage was drained out of the city. No other urban site of similar size had a hydraulic network as complex and effective as that of Mohenjo-daro, and it would only be surpassed thousands of years later by the network of aqueducts in Rome during the third century CE. For centuries this city was believed to have sprung into existence suddenly and without precedent, with a highly standardized system of urban development, art, and architecture that is emulated in contemporary settlements across the Indus River Valley in a phenomenon known as the "Pan-Indus system". Although this view has changed over the last few decades, there exists no definitive hypothesis as to how they grew such a complex urban society so quickly. Fittingly, the city has an equally intriguing and mysterious narrative that explains its decline and eventual disappearance, a tale that gives the site its name: the "Hill of the Dead". The Indus Valley Civilization was forgotten for millennia, until 20th century archaeologists rediscovered and began excavations at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 11 Jan 2017 08:36:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mohenjo-daro-Audiobook/B01MY6HOEF thebookvoice.com 01:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mohenjo-daro Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What is a city? A simple definition is a "largely constructed landscape", and through inferences and comparisons with modern states, a successful ancient city is generally said to have a number of defining characteristics: evidence of political hierarchies; a centralized authority that is simultaneously dependent on the accumulation of resources and the suppression of competitors; the maintenance of continuous negotiation, alliance building, and occasionally costly and risky investments such as warfare; specialized crafts; a hinterland supplying food; and monumental statements of central planning and communal effort, such as the Mesopotamian ziggurats. Mohenjo-daro was the largest city of the Indus Valley civilization, one of the most advanced civilizations ever to have existed, and the best-known and most ancient prehistoric urban site on the Indian subcontinent. It was a metropolis of great cultural, economic, and political importance that dates from the beginning of the 3rd millennium BCE. Although it primarily flourished between approximately 2500 and 1500 BCE, the city had longer-lasting influences on the urbanization of the Indian subcontinent for centuries after its abandonment. It is believed to have been one of two capital cities of the Indus Civilization, its twin being Harappa located further north in Punjab, Pakistan. Mohenjo-daro is an enigmatic settlement, which confuses simple definitions of what a city consists of. It has revealed little evidence of palaces, contains few definite religious buildings, and appears to have never been involved in any external or internal military conflict. The inhabitants' writing has not been deciphered, and little is known about their religious and post-mortuary beliefs. Nonetheless, the city's importance is epitomized by its monumental buildings and walls, enormous manmade platforms, innovative architectural techniques, and evidence that they engaged in trade over vast distances, with high-quality artifacts sent from the Indus Valley as far as Mesopotamia and even Africa. Of particular note was their ingenious drainage system one of the earliest means by which sewage was drained out of the city. No other urban site of similar size had a hydraulic network as complex and effective as that of Mohenjo-daro, and it would only be surpassed thousands of years later by the network of aqueducts in Rome during the third century CE. For centuries this city was believed to have sprung into existence suddenly and without precedent, with a highly standardized system of urban development, art, and architecture that is emulated in contemporary settlements across the Indus River Valley in a phenomenon known as the "Pan-Indus system". Although this view has changed over the last few decades, there exists no definitive hypothesis as to how they grew such a complex urban society so quickly. Fittingly, the city has an equally intriguing and mysterious narrative that explains its decline and eventual disappearance, a tale that gives the site its name: the "Hill of the Dead". The Indus Valley Civilization was forgotten for millennia, until 20th century archaeologists rediscovered and began excavations at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mohenjo-daro Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What is a city? A simple definition is a "largely constructed landscape", and through inferences and comparisons with modern states, a successful ancient city is generally said to have a number of defining characteristics: evidence of political hierarchies; a centralized authority that is simultaneously dependent on the accumulation of resources and the suppression of competitors; the maintenance of continuous negotiation, alliance building, and occasionally costly and risky investments such as warfare; specialized crafts; a hinterland supplying food; and monumental statements of central planning and communal effort, such as the Mesopotamian ziggurats. Mohenjo-daro was the largest city of the Indus Valley civilization, one of the most advanced civilizations ever to have existed, and the best-known and most ancient prehistoric urban site on the Indian subcontinent. It was a metropolis of great cultural, economic, and political importance that dates from the beginning of the 3rd millennium BCE. Although it primarily flourished between approximately 2500 and 1500 BCE, the city had longer-lasting influences on the urbanization of the Indian subcontinent for centuries after its abandonment. It is believed to have been one of two capital cities of the Indus Civilization, its twin being Harappa located further north in Punjab, Pakistan. Mohenjo-daro is an enigmatic settlement, which confuses simple definitions of what a city consists of. It has revealed little evidence of palaces, contains few definite religious buildings, and appears to have never been involved in any external or internal military conflict. The inhabitants' writing has not been deciphered, and little is known about their religious and post-mortuary beliefs. Nonetheless, the city's importance is epitomized by its monumental buildings and walls, enormous manmade platforms, innovative architectural techniques, and evidence that they engaged in trade over vast distances, with high-quality artifacts sent from the Indus Valley as far as Mesopotamia and even Africa. Of particular note was their ingenious drainage system one of the earliest means by which sewage was drained out of the city. No other urban site of similar size had a hydraulic network as complex and effective as that of Mohenjo-daro, and it would only be surpassed thousands of years later by the network of aqueducts in Rome during the third century CE. For centuries this city was believed to have sprung into existence suddenly and without precedent, with a highly standardized system of urban development, art, and architecture that is emulated in contemporary settlements across the Indus River Valley in a phenomenon known as the "Pan-Indus system". Although this view has changed over the last few decades, there exists no definitive hypothesis as to how they grew such a complex urban society so quickly. Fittingly, the city has an equally intriguing and mysterious narrative that explains its decline and eventual disappearance, a tale that gives the site its name: the "Hill of the Dead". The Indus Valley Civilization was forgotten for millennia, until 20th century archaeologists rediscovered and began excavations at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hattusa-Audiobook/B01N1FRV77 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hattusa Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Hittites' Capital City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 1595 BCE, a mysterious new army struck Babylon without warning, spreading terror throughout the city. These warriors would cross the ancient Near East, destroying anything in their way with ruthless efficiency. In a time of war and conquest, they were the mightiest military power of their age. They were the Hittites, a warlike civilization that rose in central Anatolia from the capital city of Hattusa. At its height from around 1400 to 1200 BCE, the Hittite empire extended over a wide area of modern day Turkey and northern Syria. Hattusa was different from the other major cities of the ancient Near East in one major respect: it was landlocked and not located on a major river. At first glance, such a situation may seem like a liability, which it was in terms of trade, but for the most part its central position meant that the Hittites could move their armies more efficiently from one theater of operations to another (Macqueen 2003, 56). As a landlocked capital, Hattusa was also safe from naval attacks from other kingdoms, so if the Hittites' enemies wanted to invade their capital, they would have to trek through the middle of the kingdom to get there, which was most unlikely. As Hittite power grew during the Old Kingdom, the royal city of Hattusa became more important and even wealthier. From his citadel overlooking Hattusa, Hattusili I launched the first major Hittite attacks into the Near East, first conquering the cities between Hattusa and the Mediterranean (Macqueen 2003, 36). The Hittites mission was to become the greatest empire the world had ever seen, yet once they had succeeded, this ruthless army and the vast empire it had created simply disappeared as mysteriously as it had emerged. The Hittites imposed themselves upon the mountains of central Anatolia, where they built the capital city of Hattusa, intending for it to last forever, but it was so remote that no other great civilization settled in the same location thereafter. As there was no one else to pass on the Hittites' great myths and legends, their history died with their exodus from the capital in 1200 BCE. Over time, the stones of Hattusa were buried, and its name was forgotten. For 3,000 years, all traces of the Hittites and their capital city were lost, from the history books to myths and legends, until, one by one, fragments from their lost world began to emerge. The rediscovery of this civilization through its texts and material remains represents one of the major achievements of archaeology in the 20th century. These tantalizing remains have opened up a world of mysteries and secret codes, a fortress city built to last forever, an unstoppable war machine, and a mighty empire that at one point was greater than the contemporary one in Egypt. Even today, after all the research thats been done, when compared to some of their contemporaries including the Egyptians, Assyrians, and Babylonians the Hittites are considered somewhat distant both culturally and geographically. The Hittites were an Indo-European speaking people in an ocean of Afro-Asiatic and Semitic groups, their homeland was to the north of Mesopotamia, and it contained no major river like the Nile, Tigris, or Euphrates Rivers. The Hittite empire was also far less enduring than its neighbors, considerably shorter than most of the other major kingdoms of the Near East. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:42:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hattusa-Audiobook/B01N1FRV77 thebookvoice.com 01:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hattusa Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Hittites' Capital City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 1595 BCE, a mysterious new army struck Babylon without warning, spreading terror throughout the city. These warriors would cross the ancient Near East, destroying anything in their way with ruthless efficiency. In a time of war and conquest, they were the mightiest military power of their age. They were the Hittites, a warlike civilization that rose in central Anatolia from the capital city of Hattusa. At its height from around 1400 to 1200 BCE, the Hittite empire extended over a wide area of modern day Turkey and northern Syria. Hattusa was different from the other major cities of the ancient Near East in one major respect: it was landlocked and not located on a major river. At first glance, such a situation may seem like a liability, which it was in terms of trade, but for the most part its central position meant that the Hittites could move their armies more efficiently from one theater of operations to another (Macqueen 2003, 56). As a landlocked capital, Hattusa was also safe from naval attacks from other kingdoms, so if the Hittites' enemies wanted to invade their capital, they would have to trek through the middle of the kingdom to get there, which was most unlikely. As Hittite power grew during the Old Kingdom, the royal city of Hattusa became more important and even wealthier. From his citadel overlooking Hattusa, Hattusili I launched the first major Hittite attacks into the Near East, first conquering the cities between Hattusa and the Mediterranean (Macqueen 2003, 36). The Hittites mission was to become the greatest empire the world had ever seen, yet once they had succeeded, this ruthless army and the vast empire it had created simply disappeared as mysteriously as it had emerged. The Hittites imposed themselves upon the mountains of central Anatolia, where they built the capital city of Hattusa, intending for it to last forever, but it was so remote that no other great civilization settled in the same location thereafter. As there was no one else to pass on the Hittites' great myths and legends, their history died with their exodus from the capital in 1200 BCE. Over time, the stones of Hattusa were buried, and its name was forgotten. For 3,000 years, all traces of the Hittites and their capital city were lost, from the history books to myths and legends, until, one by one, fragments from their lost world began to emerge. The rediscovery of this civilization through its texts and material remains represents one of the major achievements of archaeology in the 20th century. These tantalizing remains have opened up a world of mysteries and secret codes, a fortress city built to last forever, an unstoppable war machine, and a mighty empire that at one point was greater than the contemporary one in Egypt. Even today, after all the research thats been done, when compared to some of their contemporaries including the Egyptians, Assyrians, and Babylonians the Hittites are considered somewhat distant both culturally and geographically. The Hittites were an Indo-European speaking people in an ocean of Afro-Asiatic and Semitic groups, their homeland was to the north of Mesopotamia, and it contained no major river like the Nile, Tigris, or Euphrates Rivers. The Hittite empire was also far less enduring than its neighbors, considerably shorter than most of the other major kingdoms of the Near East. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hattusa Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Hittites' Capital City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 1595 BCE, a mysterious new army struck Babylon without warning, spreading terror throughout the city. These warriors would cross the ancient Near East, destroying anything in their way with ruthless efficiency. In a time of war and conquest, they were the mightiest military power of their age. They were the Hittites, a warlike civilization that rose in central Anatolia from the capital city of Hattusa. At its height from around 1400 to 1200 BCE, the Hittite empire extended over a wide area of modern day Turkey and northern Syria. Hattusa was different from the other major cities of the ancient Near East in one major respect: it was landlocked and not located on a major river. At first glance, such a situation may seem like a liability, which it was in terms of trade, but for the most part its central position meant that the Hittites could move their armies more efficiently from one theater of operations to another (Macqueen 2003, 56). As a landlocked capital, Hattusa was also safe from naval attacks from other kingdoms, so if the Hittites' enemies wanted to invade their capital, they would have to trek through the middle of the kingdom to get there, which was most unlikely. As Hittite power grew during the Old Kingdom, the royal city of Hattusa became more important and even wealthier. From his citadel overlooking Hattusa, Hattusili I launched the first major Hittite attacks into the Near East, first conquering the cities between Hattusa and the Mediterranean (Macqueen 2003, 36). The Hittites mission was to become the greatest empire the world had ever seen, yet once they had succeeded, this ruthless army and the vast empire it had created simply disappeared as mysteriously as it had emerged. The Hittites imposed themselves upon the mountains of central Anatolia, where they built the capital city of Hattusa, intending for it to last forever, but it was so remote that no other great civilization settled in the same location thereafter. As there was no one else to pass on the Hittites' great myths and legends, their history died with their exodus from the capital in 1200 BCE. Over time, the stones of Hattusa were buried, and its name was forgotten. For 3,000 years, all traces of the Hittites and their capital city were lost, from the history books to myths and legends, until, one by one, fragments from their lost world began to emerge. The rediscovery of this civilization through its texts and material remains represents one of the major achievements of archaeology in the 20th century. These tantalizing remains have opened up a world of mysteries and secret codes, a fortress city built to last forever, an unstoppable war machine, and a mighty empire that at one point was greater than the contemporary one in Egypt. Even today, after all the research thats been done, when compared to some of their contemporaries including the Egyptians, Assyrians, and Babylonians the Hittites are considered somewhat distant both culturally and geographically. The Hittites were an Indo-European speaking people in an ocean of Afro-Asiatic and Semitic groups, their homeland was to the north of Mesopotamia, and it contained no major river like the Nile, Tigris, or Euphrates Rivers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hadrians-Wall-Audiobook/B00V406X7E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hadrian's Wall Subtitle: The History and Construction of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Defensive Fortification Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Phillip J. Mather Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "[The Romans], thinking that it might be some help to the allies [Britons], whom they were forced to abandon, constructed a strong stone wall from sea to sea, in a straight line between the towns that had been there built for fear of the enemy, where Severus also had formerly built a rampart." (Bede's description of Hadrian's Wall in the Middle Ages) The Romans were master builders, and much of what they built has stood the test of time. Throughout their vast empire, they have left grand structures, from the Forum and Pantheon in Rome to the theatres and hippodromes of North Africa and the triumphal gates in Anatolia and France. Wherever they went, the Romans built imposing structures to show their power and ability, and one of their most impressive constructions was built on the northernmost fringe of the empire. In 55 BCE Julius Caesar was still dealing with Gaul, but that year he also led the first Romans into Britain, accusing tribes there of aiding the Gauls against him. With winter fast approaching, Caesar's forces did not make their way far into the mainland that year. But the following year Caesar's soldiers advanced into the island's interior and conquered a large swath of territory before a revolt in Gaul once again drew him back across the channel. The Romans eventually established enough of a presence to set up the outpost of Londinium, which ultimately morphed into one of the world's most famous cities today - London. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:25:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hadrians-Wall-Audiobook/B00V406X7E thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hadrian's Wall Subtitle: The History and Construction of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Defensive Fortification Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Phillip J. Mather Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "[The Romans], thinking that it might be some help to the allies [Britons], whom they were forced to abandon, constructed a strong stone wall from sea to sea, in a straight line between the towns that had been there built for fear of the enemy, where Severus also had formerly built a rampart." (Bede's description of Hadrian's Wall in the Middle Ages) The Romans were master builders, and much of what they built has stood the test of time. Throughout their vast empire, they have left grand structures, from the Forum and Pantheon in Rome to the theatres and hippodromes of North Africa and the triumphal gates in Anatolia and France. Wherever they went, the Romans built imposing structures to show their power and ability, and one of their most impressive constructions was built on the northernmost fringe of the empire. In 55 BCE Julius Caesar was still dealing with Gaul, but that year he also led the first Romans into Britain, accusing tribes there of aiding the Gauls against him. With winter fast approaching, Caesar's forces did not make their way far into the mainland that year. But the following year Caesar's soldiers advanced into the island's interior and conquered a large swath of territory before a revolt in Gaul once again drew him back across the channel. The Romans eventually established enough of a presence to set up the outpost of Londinium, which ultimately morphed into one of the world's most famous cities today - London. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hadrian's Wall Subtitle: The History and Construction of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Defensive Fortification Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Phillip J. Mather Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "[The Romans], thinking that it might be some help to the allies [Britons], whom they were forced to abandon, constructed a strong stone wall from sea to sea, in a straight line between the towns that had been there built for fear of the enemy, where Severus also had formerly built a rampart." (Bede's description of Hadrian's Wall in the Middle Ages) The Romans were master builders, and much of what they built has stood the test of time. Throughout their vast empire, they have left grand structures, from the Forum and Pantheon in Rome to the theatres and hippodromes of North Africa and the triumphal gates in Anatolia and France. Wherever they went, the Romans built imposing structures to show their power and ability, and one of their most impressive constructions was built on the northernmost fringe of the empire. In 55 BCE Julius Caesar was still dealing with Gaul, but that year he also led the first Romans into Britain, accusing tribes there of aiding the Gauls against him. With winter fast approaching, Caesar's forces did not make their way far into the mainland that year. But the following year Caesar's soldiers advanced into the island's interior and conquered a large swath of territory before a revolt in Gaul once again drew him back across the channel. The Romans eventually established enough of a presence to set up the outpost of Londinium, which ultimately morphed into one of the world's most famous cities today - London. Members Reviews: An interesting and informative audiobook. Where does Hadrian's Wall rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? So far I have liked all the audiobooks written by Charles River Editors and narrated by Phillip J. Mather. In my opinion it is a good partnership which gives the listener good factual information delivered by a very good narrator. Any additional comments? This is a very interesting audiobook to listen to and I would happily recommend it to anyone wanting to know more about this period of history and this amazing feat of construction. Excellent Study of British, Roman and Celtic Histo Would you listen to Hadrian's Wall again? Why? Yes. Very informative and interesting information. What did you like best about this story? The rich history of a very interesting item in history Any additional comments? Mr. Mather's truly powerful, commanding voice brings to mind that of a favorite university professor that students line up to hear. Well done presentation, would be a great asset to any college curriculum stuffy presenter. miss represented northerners I have read of courage and cunning of tribesmen to the north that this writer refers to as barbarians. Roman invaders with conscripted Germanics were the barbarians. Good book Historically accurate, nice and succinct. It gave me a good idea of how this wall was built, what it did for Rome, and what it meant to Rome in a very entertaining short manner. I recommend it Hadrians's wall I didn't like the voice of narrator it takes away from the content if it were lighter more subtle it would be more enjoyable https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Magic-in-Ancient-Greece-Audiobook/B01N7C4BM8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Magic in Ancient Greece Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Religious Rituals Practiced by the Greeks Author: Markus Carabas, Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Magic today is the stuff of fairy tales and illusionists, something to titillate and perplex perhaps. But the prospect of taking magic seriously - despite the best efforts of occult movements in recent years, from the O.T.O. to the Chaos magicians in the 1980s - is still a very difficult pill for most people to swallow in the 21st century. This is not to disparage nor denigrate the efforts made by illusionists such as Penn & Teller or Derren Brown, who openly declare that what they do is to perform tricks, utilizing psychology and misdirection in order to entertain a willing crowd. These "magical practitioners" are artists well deserving of the name. In this case, taking magic seriously meant to actually believe in magic and take it at its word, outlined best in Owen Davies' summary of the anthropologist Max Weber's thoughts on the matter: "[Magic] promised to give humans control over a natural world governed by spirits." This view of Weber's could be (and has been) seen as some kind of definition of what "magic" is, or at least what it was to the ancient Greeks. Many scholars have tried and failed to isolate a clear definition of what "magic" is or was. Magic - as opposed to religion, personal or otherwise - is a notoriously difficult concept to pin down. In ancient Greece, "magic was not distinct from religion, rather an unwelcome, improper expression of it." In other words, it's important not to think of it as a different definition of magic but to instead understand how the ancient Greeks believed certain aspects of magic functioned in their world. Since there are no surviving accounts of any full, contemporary hypothesis of what magic was, creating a picture of their belief in magic requires exploring what cultural factors shaped their beliefs. Often, the best surviving evidence of those beliefs comes from magic's biggest critics. Most sources hail from the Archaic and Classical Periods of ancient Greece. It is in the Archaic Period that the ancient Greek culture, as people today know it, formed itself from the broken shards of the Mycenaean Palace Period scattered across the country after its collapse some 400 years earlier. Out of this formation came some early attempts at defining magic and magical practitioners as the liminal folk who were able to transgress the boundaries of the natural world in order to bring prized knowledge back to their mundane communities. In the same vein, its worth analyzing the main critics of contemporary magic, namely the philosophers and medical practitioners of the time, since those individuals were not above in-house rivalries. The writings of philosophers like Plato indicate how magical terminology gained some of the pejorative connotations associated with it, and how those connotations were levied at rivals who, at least to the casual observer, appear to have conducted their business in a very similar way to their critics. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Markus Carabas) Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:40:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Magic-in-Ancient-Greece-Audiobook/B01N7C4BM8 thebookvoice.com 01:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Magic in Ancient Greece Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Religious Rituals Practiced by the Greeks Author: Markus Carabas, Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Magic today is the stuff of fairy tales and illusionists, something to titillate and perplex perhaps. But the prospect of taking magic seriously - despite the best efforts of occult movements in recent years, from the O.T.O. to the Chaos magicians in the 1980s - is still a very difficult pill for most people to swallow in the 21st century. This is not to disparage nor denigrate the efforts made by illusionists such as Penn & Teller or Derren Brown, who openly declare that what they do is to perform tricks, utilizing psychology and misdirection in order to entertain a willing crowd. These "magical practitioners" are artists well deserving of the name. In this case, taking magic seriously meant to actually believe in magic and take it at its word, outlined best in Owen Davies' summary of the anthropologist Max Weber's thoughts on the matter: "[Magic] promised to give humans control over a natural world governed by spirits." This view of Weber's could be (and has been) seen as some kind of definition of what "magic" is, or at least what it was to the ancient Greeks. Many scholars have tried and failed to isolate a clear definition of what "magic" is or was. Magic - as opposed to religion, personal or otherwise - is a notoriously difficult concept to pin down. In ancient Greece, "magic was not distinct from religion, rather an unwelcome, improper expression of it." In other words, it's important not to think of it as a different definition of magic but to instead understand how the ancient Greeks believed certain aspects of magic functioned in their world. Since there are no surviving accounts of any full, contemporary hypothesis of what magic was, creating a picture of their belief in magic requires exploring what cultural factors shaped their beliefs. Often, the best surviving evidence of those beliefs comes from magic's biggest critics. Most sources hail from the Archaic and Classical Periods of ancient Greece. It is in the Archaic Period that the ancient Greek culture, as people today know it, formed itself from the broken shards of the Mycenaean Palace Period scattered across the country after its collapse some 400 years earlier. Out of this formation came some early attempts at defining magic and magical practitioners as the liminal folk who were able to transgress the boundaries of the natural world in order to bring prized knowledge back to their mundane communities. In the same vein, its worth analyzing the main critics of contemporary magic, namely the philosophers and medical practitioners of the time, since those individuals were not above in-house rivalries. The writings of philosophers like Plato indicate how magical terminology gained some of the pejorative connotations associated with it, and how those connotations were levied at rivals who, at least to the casual observer, appear to have conducted their business in a very similar way to their critics. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Magic in Ancient Greece Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Religious Rituals Practiced by the Greeks Author: Markus Carabas, Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Magic today is the stuff of fairy tales and illusionists, something to titillate and perplex perhaps. But the prospect of taking magic seriously - despite the best efforts of occult movements in recent years, from the O.T.O. to the Chaos magicians in the 1980s - is still a very difficult pill for most people to swallow in the 21st century. This is not to disparage nor denigrate the efforts made by illusionists such as Penn & Teller or Derren Brown, who openly declare that what they do is to perform tricks, utilizing psychology and misdirection in order to entertain a willing crowd. These "magical practitioners" are artists well deserving of the name. In this case, taking magic seriously meant to actually believe in magic and take it at its word, outlined best in Owen Davies' summary of the anthropologist Max Weber's thoughts on the matter: "[Magic] promised to give humans control over a natural world governed by spirits." This view of Weber's could be (and has been) seen as some kind of definition of what "magic" is, or at least what it was to the ancient Greeks. Many scholars have tried and failed to isolate a clear definition of what "magic" is or was. Magic - as opposed to religion, personal or otherwise - is a notoriously difficult concept to pin down. In ancient Greece, "magic was not distinct from religion, rather an unwelcome, improper expression of it." In other words, it's important not to think of it as a different definition of magic but to instead understand how the ancient Greeks believed certain aspects of magic functioned in their world. Since there are no surviving accounts of any full, contemporary hypothesis of what magic was, creating a picture of their belief in magic requires exploring what cultural factors shaped their beliefs. Often, the best surviving evidence of those beliefs comes from magic's biggest critics. Most sources hail from the Archaic and Classical Periods of ancient Greece. It is in the Archaic Period that the ancient Greek culture, as people today know it, formed itself from the broken shards of the Mycenaean Palace Period scattered across the country after its collapse some 400 years earlier. Out of this formation came some early attempts at defining magic and magical practitioners as the liminal folk who were able to transgress the boundaries of the natural world in order to bring prized knowledge back to their mundane communities. In the same vein, its worth analyzing the main critics of contemporary magic, namely the philosophers and medical practitioners of the time, since those individuals were not above in-house rivalries. The writings of philosophers like Plato indicate how magical terminology gained some of the pejorative connotations associated with it, and how those connotations were levied at rivals who, at least to the casual observer, appear to have conducted their business in a very similar way to their critics. Members Reviews: interesting and accurate on many levels. Based on the limited written data from that time in ancient Greece, the author collected stories and references of important historians of that time on the matter of magick. I hoped for something more like the mention of the Oracle and Delphi and magia. ..... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Persian-Fire-Audiobook/B0036I71E6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Persian Fire Subtitle: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Andrew Sachs Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Tom Holland's brilliant new book describes the very first "clash of Empires" between East and West. Once again he has found extraordinary parallels between the ancient world and our own. There is no competing popular book describing these events. Critic Reviews: "Incendiary stuff. Sparkling insight and no less sparkling writing." (Independent) "Excellent." (Sunday Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Holland) Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:53:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Persian-Fire-Audiobook/B0036I71E6 thebookvoice.com 06:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Persian Fire Subtitle: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Andrew Sachs Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Tom Holland's brilliant new book describes the very first "clash of Empires" between East and West. Once again he has found extraordinary parallels between the ancient world and our own. There is no competing popular book describing these events. Critic Reviews: "Incendiary stuff. Sparkling insight and no less sparkling writing." (Independent) "Excellent." (Sunday Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Persian Fire Subtitle: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Andrew Sachs Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Tom Holland's brilliant new book describes the very first "clash of Empires" between East and West. Once again he has found extraordinary parallels between the ancient world and our own. There is no competing popular book describing these events. Critic Reviews: "Incendiary stuff. Sparkling insight and no less sparkling writing." (Independent) "Excellent." (Sunday Times) Members Reviews: Why oh why is this abridged? What would have made Persian Fire better? I will definitely pay more attention next time, I thought it was unabridged. I am afraid there are too many huge gaps in the narrative and important details lost for me to be happy with this as I wanted a good introduction to this part of history. I have now gone back to the book itself. A great shame as Andrew Sachs is a perfect narrator. About the Greeks basically What would have made Persian Fire better? Some new insights. There isnt much more to go on it would seem beyond Herodotus it seems but at the very least some interesting theories would have been nice. What was most disappointing about Tom Hollands story? I didn't think I knew anything about the Persians but there was nothing new to me here. Its basically a retelling of the same old stories. The story ends abruptly after the second invasion. What didnt you like about Andrew Sachss performance? A lot of irritating mispronunciations What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment, I thought I'd learn something new about the Persians. I didn't. Any additional comments? This is not a book about the Persians, it dwells to a much greater extent on the Greeks and on stories any one having shown an interest in the period is probably well aware of. Grab the Dan Carlin free podcast on the subject it is much more interesting, informative and thought provoking. Holland on top form as usual Any additional comments? Holland's natural wit and his wonderful narrative history story telling ability makes this a joy to listen to. The best way (in my opinion) to understand the information presented in this well researched and comprehensive book. Excellent! The title is misleading though. It is more about Greece than about the Persian Empire and is written from the Greek point of view. Not sure how well that notion stands up today that the Greek success in repelling the invasion by Xerxes is what established the foundation of the west, but it doesn't matter. It's a great tale very well told in this audiobook. Approx. two pages of Preface are missing I don't know why, but approx. two first pages of Preface are missing from the beginning of the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-of-Mary-Beards-SPQR-A-History-of-Ancient-Rome-Audiobook/B01EINQTTK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Mary Beard's SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Neal Vickers Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is Roman history roughly from its mythological dawning at about 753 BC to the time when free adult males within the Roman Empire were declared citizens of Rome by Emperor Caracalla in 212 CE. Beard starts the history of ancient Rome with an account of how Lucius Sergius Catalina (Cataline) conspired against Rome and how he was foiled by the Senate. The book uses the conspiracy as a springboard to discuss various aspects of Roman civilization, including citizenship and its military as well as Rome's perceptions of social structures such as slavery, religion, and the position of women in society. Historical figures that greatly influenced the development of the empire are also discussed. The book proposes that the rise of the Roman Empire from a small settlement near the Tiber to the most powerful empire in ancient history was due to Rome's receptiveness to trying new ideas. Likewise, Beard believes that Roman civilization is still very relevant to our modern times, particularly to current-day discourses on freedom and protection of the state. SPQR is the abbreviated form of Senatus Populusque Romanos, meaning "the Senate and the People of Rome", which is ubiquitously etched in most Roman manuscripts, objects, and structures. This summary of Mary Beard's SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome is aimed at those who want to capture the gist of the book. You get the main summary along with all of the benefits and lessons the actual book has to offer. Ant Hive Media reads every chapter, extracts the understanding, and leaves you with a new perspective and time to spare. We do the work so you can understand the book in minutes, not hours. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ant Hive Media) Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:37:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-of-Mary-Beards-SPQR-A-History-of-Ancient-Rome-Audiobook/B01EINQTTK thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Mary Beard's SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Neal Vickers Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is Roman history roughly from its mythological dawning at about 753 BC to the time when free adult males within the Roman Empire were declared citizens of Rome by Emperor Caracalla in 212 CE. Beard starts the history of ancient Rome with an account of how Lucius Sergius Catalina (Cataline) conspired against Rome and how he was foiled by the Senate. The book uses the conspiracy as a springboard to discuss various aspects of Roman civilization, including citizenship and its military as well as Rome's perceptions of social structures such as slavery, religion, and the position of women in society. Historical figures that greatly influenced the development of the empire are also discussed. The book proposes that the rise of the Roman Empire from a small settlement near the Tiber to the most powerful empire in ancient history was due to Rome's receptiveness to trying new ideas. Likewise, Beard believes that Roman civilization is still very relevant to our modern times, particularly to current-day discourses on freedom and protection of the state. SPQR is the abbreviated form of Senatus Populusque Romanos, meaning "the Senate and the People of Rome", which is ubiquitously etched in most Roman manuscripts, objects, and structures. This summary of Mary Beard's SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome is aimed at those who want to capture the gist of the book. You get the main summary along with all of the benefits and lessons the actual book has to offer. Ant Hive Media reads every chapter, extracts the understanding, and leaves you with a new perspective and time to spare. We do the work so you can understand the book in minutes, not hours. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Mary Beard's SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Neal Vickers Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is Roman history roughly from its mythological dawning at about 753 BC to the time when free adult males within the Roman Empire were declared citizens of Rome by Emperor Caracalla in 212 CE. Beard starts the history of ancient Rome with an account of how Lucius Sergius Catalina (Cataline) conspired against Rome and how he was foiled by the Senate. The book uses the conspiracy as a springboard to discuss various aspects of Roman civilization, including citizenship and its military as well as Rome's perceptions of social structures such as slavery, religion, and the position of women in society. Historical figures that greatly influenced the development of the empire are also discussed. The book proposes that the rise of the Roman Empire from a small settlement near the Tiber to the most powerful empire in ancient history was due to Rome's receptiveness to trying new ideas. Likewise, Beard believes that Roman civilization is still very relevant to our modern times, particularly to current-day discourses on freedom and protection of the state. SPQR is the abbreviated form of Senatus Populusque Romanos, meaning "the Senate and the People of Rome", which is ubiquitously etched in most Roman manuscripts, objects, and structures. This summary of Mary Beard's SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome is aimed at those who want to capture the gist of the book. You get the main summary along with all of the benefits and lessons the actual book has to offer. Ant Hive Media reads every chapter, extracts the understanding, and leaves you with a new perspective and time to spare. We do the work so you can understand the book in minutes, not hours. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Persian-Wars-Volume-1-Audiobook/B002UUQU0C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Wars, Volume 1 Author: Herodotus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-03 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The first four books of The Persian Wars serve as an introduction to the actual conflict itself. In this leisurely unwinding of events, people, and places, Herodotus provides the listener with a fascinating glimpse of the Ancient World. It is a marvelous journey into an exotic time filled with strange and savage tribes, beautiful cities and monuments, and - as always - born along on that inimitable charm that is unique to Herodotus. Translation by George Rawlinson. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Herodotus) Fri, 16 May 2003 07:17:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Persian-Wars-Volume-1-Audiobook/B002UUQU0C thebookvoice.com 14:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Wars, Volume 1 Author: Herodotus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-03 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The first four books of The Persian Wars serve as an introduction to the actual conflict itself. In this leisurely unwinding of events, people, and places, Herodotus provides the listener with a fascinating glimpse of the Ancient World. It is a marvelous journey into an exotic time filled with strange and savage tribes, beautiful cities and monuments, and - as always - born along on that inimitable charm that is unique to Herodotus. Translation by George Rawlinson. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Wars, Volume 1 Author: Herodotus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-03 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The first four books of The Persian Wars serve as an introduction to the actual conflict itself. In this leisurely unwinding of events, people, and places, Herodotus provides the listener with a fascinating glimpse of the Ancient World. It is a marvelous journey into an exotic time filled with strange and savage tribes, beautiful cities and monuments, and - as always - born along on that inimitable charm that is unique to Herodotus. Translation by George Rawlinson. Members Reviews: Herodotus! I had heard of Herodotus since my boyhood but assumed he was irrelevant due to old age. However, since signing up for Audible.com I have taken a great liking to ancient histories. I have found the reading of this book so excellent that I thought I was listening to the author himself. The reading is so comfortable and warm that I just decided to take a trip on the river of history and let Herodotus carry me where he wished. The most touching and almost inspiring section was Herodotus' decription of how the Athenians felt about defending their homeland from destruction, how they felt about and valued their political and personal freedoms, and how they realized their culture was unique in the world and thus vital to save. Herodotus talks about the most personal habits of the various cultures he visits, and tells a great story. Sometimes his accuracy seems remarkable, and other times his observations and facts were charming but wrong. I found it interesting to hear how kings justified going to battle, and how they got their subjects to go along with them. Herodotus and the ancients put great faith in oracles, and I can only wonder... I recommend the entire book's two parts, and am looking forward to listening to reader Charlton Griffin's other readings. Ben He had to collect the stories first hand. If Herodotus wants to give you his opinion on the vanity of the Egyptian Pharaoh Cheops, he first travels to Egypt to talk to the source (dozens of local priests, wise men, and even customers at the local taverns). Then he'll personally measure both the Cheops pyramid and his brother's pyramid to confirm that Cheops' was 40 feet taller than Dedefre's. He'll even take a 10 week trip up the Nile just to collect and compare stories on what is the source of that river (which he never really determines to his own satisfaction. Remember, this was 2400 years ago when a native escort in a canoe or a camel caravan had to substitute for a bus or plane ride. This is what I call extreme dedication (or maniacal curiosity). What is fact and what is fiction in the stories he collects? And do historians give Herodotus adequate credit for what he has accomplished? It makes no matter. Almost every book, every thesis, every anecdote on Ancient Western Civilization can trace its seeds back to Herodotus, the original historical reference book. Herodotus! II Bottom line, this work is for the serious historical enthusiast. And if you are one, then it is very possible you will appreciate this as one of the most import works you have read. The Persian Wars is an amazing window in time, among the greatest gifts from antiquity. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Londinium-The-History-of-the-Ancient-Roman-City-That-Became-London-Audiobook/B00ZYV0PKK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Londinium: The History of the Ancient Roman City That Became London Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Robert Diepenbrock Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The famous conqueror from the European continent came ashore with thousands of men, ready to set up a new kingdom in England. The Britons had resisted the amphibious invasion from the moment his forces landed, but he was able to push forward. In a large winter battle, the Britons' large army attacked the invaders but was eventually routed, and the conqueror was able to set up a new kingdom. Over 1,100 years before William the Conqueror became the king of England after the Battle of Hastings, Julius Caesar came, saw, and conquered part of "Britannia", setting up a Roman province with a puppet king in 54 BC. In the new province, the Romans eventually constructed a military outpost overlooking a bridge across the River Thames. The new outpost was named Londinium, and it covered just over two dozen acres. For most of the past 1,000 years, London has been the most dominant city in the world, ruling over so much land that it was said the sun never set on the British Empire. With the possible exception of Rome, no city has ever been more important or influential than London in human history. Thus it was only fitting that it was the Romans who established London as a prominent city. Londinium was initially little more than a small military outpost near the northern boundary of the Roman province of Britannia, but its access to the River Thames and the North Sea made it a valuable location for a port. During the middle of the first century AD, the Romans conducted another invasion of the British Isles, after which Londinium began to grow rapidly. As the Romans stationed legions there to defend against the Britons, Londinium became a thriving international port, allowing trade with Rome and other cities across the empire. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 19 Jun 2015 07:26:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Londinium-The-History-of-the-Ancient-Roman-City-That-Became-London-Audiobook/B00ZYV0PKK thebookvoice.com 01:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Londinium: The History of the Ancient Roman City That Became London Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Robert Diepenbrock Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The famous conqueror from the European continent came ashore with thousands of men, ready to set up a new kingdom in England. The Britons had resisted the amphibious invasion from the moment his forces landed, but he was able to push forward. In a large winter battle, the Britons' large army attacked the invaders but was eventually routed, and the conqueror was able to set up a new kingdom. Over 1,100 years before William the Conqueror became the king of England after the Battle of Hastings, Julius Caesar came, saw, and conquered part of "Britannia", setting up a Roman province with a puppet king in 54 BC. In the new province, the Romans eventually constructed a military outpost overlooking a bridge across the River Thames. The new outpost was named Londinium, and it covered just over two dozen acres. For most of the past 1,000 years, London has been the most dominant city in the world, ruling over so much land that it was said the sun never set on the British Empire. With the possible exception of Rome, no city has ever been more important or influential than London in human history. Thus it was only fitting that it was the Romans who established London as a prominent city. Londinium was initially little more than a small military outpost near the northern boundary of the Roman province of Britannia, but its access to the River Thames and the North Sea made it a valuable location for a port. During the middle of the first century AD, the Romans conducted another invasion of the British Isles, after which Londinium began to grow rapidly. As the Romans stationed legions there to defend against the Britons, Londinium became a thriving international port, allowing trade with Rome and other cities across the empire. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Londinium: The History of the Ancient Roman City That Became London Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Robert Diepenbrock Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The famous conqueror from the European continent came ashore with thousands of men, ready to set up a new kingdom in England. The Britons had resisted the amphibious invasion from the moment his forces landed, but he was able to push forward. In a large winter battle, the Britons' large army attacked the invaders but was eventually routed, and the conqueror was able to set up a new kingdom. Over 1,100 years before William the Conqueror became the king of England after the Battle of Hastings, Julius Caesar came, saw, and conquered part of "Britannia", setting up a Roman province with a puppet king in 54 BC. In the new province, the Romans eventually constructed a military outpost overlooking a bridge across the River Thames. The new outpost was named Londinium, and it covered just over two dozen acres. For most of the past 1,000 years, London has been the most dominant city in the world, ruling over so much land that it was said the sun never set on the British Empire. With the possible exception of Rome, no city has ever been more important or influential than London in human history. Thus it was only fitting that it was the Romans who established London as a prominent city. Londinium was initially little more than a small military outpost near the northern boundary of the Roman province of Britannia, but its access to the River Thames and the North Sea made it a valuable location for a port. During the middle of the first century AD, the Romans conducted another invasion of the British Isles, after which Londinium began to grow rapidly. As the Romans stationed legions there to defend against the Britons, Londinium became a thriving international port, allowing trade with Rome and other cities across the empire. Members Reviews: I didn't know that! A concise and easily assimilated history of the port of Londinium during Roman occupation. Based on archaeology and writing, this thesis covers architecture, religious beliefs and practices, the role of the military in shaping the adaptive culture, and more. I feel that it was very well done and I enjoyed the learning process. Robert Diepenbach has a pleasant voice with a sense of interest in the material and did a great job. fascinating a wonderful look into the history of London as it existed in the Roman Empire. Wish I weren't disappointed What disappointed you about Londinium: The History of the Ancient Roman City That Became London? Good information, but too short and nothing but dry statistics. Guess I wasn't expecting a college research paper, but that's what I feel I got. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mysterious-Mexico-Audiobook/B01N4DBG8J Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mysterious Mexico Subtitle: A History of Ghosts, Legends, and Perplexing Places Across the Mexican States Author: Charles River Editors, Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: At a time in antiquity when most of Europe was covered with forests and wandering tribes, Mexico had already developed complex civilizations, beginning with the Olmecs and followed by the Maya, a civilization with advanced knowledge of medicine, engineering and astronomy. The Maya calculated the precession of the equinoxes and cycles of the Pleiades, on which they based their year, since they believed they had come from that constellation. The last, and perhaps most famous, great civilization before the arrival of the Europeans was the Aztecs. With so many ancient peoples whose influence, beliefs, and modifications to the landscape extend to the present day, Mexico is fertile land for legends, ghosts, surprising places, and mysteries. A belief in communing with things that lie beyond (stars, constellations, and life after death), mysticism, and apparitions are intimately woven into the colorful fabric of the Mexican nation, to the point that a metaphysical event (the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe) is considered by many as one of the founding elements of the nation. Our Lady of Guadalupe has an eerie counterpart, another woman who appeared around the same time: La Llorona, the weeping woman. If the content of the former vision is loving and conciliatory, the latter is full of regret and agony. La Llorona is just the first of a long procession of even less benign ghosts. For many years, human sacrifices and endless cruelties were committed in present-day Mexico City. People across the country believe that a legion of ghostly voices - if one believes in ghosts as a byproduct of repetition, remembrance and re-experience of tragic memories - can still be heard in the cities and valleys of Mexico. After all, archaeologists have found evidence of chilling human sacrifices in the Mexican capital, proof that the ancient inhabitants honored their gods by decapitating the bodies of their prisoners and putting their bleeding heads on a stick. Several sites have been found, and the largest one was unearthed in ancient Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), which may contain up to 60,000 human skulls. Mexico's territory was relatively unknown until the beginning of the 20th century, even by its own people, as many of its ruins and natural wonders were out of reach or buried under thick jungles. It wasn't until the development of the railroad at the turn of the 20th century that this vast country (the world's 14th largest) began to reveal its secrets. Once Mexico was pacified, the interest in Mayan and Aztec ruins and the strange stories that circulated in the villages brought dozens of archaeologists, anthropologists, photographers and historians from all over the world. From that point, the nation was able to show its charms and mysteries to its own people and to strangers. The south kept memories of a race that talked to the stars, the center possessed ghosts filled with regret and resentment, and the north teemed with places that only a science fiction writer could imagine. The result is a collection of the most surprising, mysterious, and terrifying aspects of Mexico, including magical places, puzzles of history, and strange beings and apparitions. Mexico is a mystical country where everyday people have learned to live with their ghosts, old and new. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:49:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mysterious-Mexico-Audiobook/B01N4DBG8J thebookvoice.com 01:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mysterious Mexico Subtitle: A History of Ghosts, Legends, and Perplexing Places Across the Mexican States Author: Charles River Editors, Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: At a time in antiquity when most of Europe was covered with forests and wandering tribes, Mexico had already developed complex civilizations, beginning with the Olmecs and followed by the Maya, a civilization with advanced knowledge of medicine, engineering and astronomy. The Maya calculated the precession of the equinoxes and cycles of the Pleiades, on which they based their year, since they believed they had come from that constellation. The last, and perhaps most famous, great civilization before the arrival of the Europeans was the Aztecs. With so many ancient peoples whose influence, beliefs, and modifications to the landscape extend to the present day, Mexico is fertile land for legends, ghosts, surprising places, and mysteries. A belief in communing with things that lie beyond (stars, constellations, and life after death), mysticism, and apparitions are intimately woven into the colorful fabric of the Mexican nation, to the point that a metaphysical event (the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe) is considered by many as one of the founding elements of the nation. Our Lady of Guadalupe has an eerie counterpart, another woman who appeared around the same time: La Llorona, the weeping woman. If the content of the former vision is loving and conciliatory, the latter is full of regret and agony. La Llorona is just the first of a long procession of even less benign ghosts. For many years, human sacrifices and endless cruelties were committed in present-day Mexico City. People across the country believe that a legion of ghostly voices - if one believes in ghosts as a byproduct of repetition, remembrance and re-experience of tragic memories - can still be heard in the cities and valleys of Mexico. After all, archaeologists have found evidence of chilling human sacrifices in the Mexican capital, proof that the ancient inhabitants honored their gods by decapitating the bodies of their prisoners and putting their bleeding heads on a stick. Several sites have been found, and the largest one was unearthed in ancient Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), which may contain up to 60,000 human skulls. Mexico's territory was relatively unknown until the beginning of the 20th century, even by its own people, as many of its ruins and natural wonders were out of reach or buried under thick jungles. It wasn't until the development of the railroad at the turn of the 20th century that this vast country (the world's 14th largest) began to reveal its secrets. Once Mexico was pacified, the interest in Mayan and Aztec ruins and the strange stories that circulated in the villages brought dozens of archaeologists, anthropologists, photographers and historians from all over the world. From that point, the nation was able to show its charms and mysteries to its own people and to strangers. The south kept memories of a race that talked to the stars, the center possessed ghosts filled with regret and resentment, and the north teemed with places that only a science fiction writer could imagine. The result is a collection of the most surprising, mysterious, and terrifying aspects of Mexico, including magical places, puzzles of history, and strange beings and apparitions. Mexico is a mystical country where everyday people have learned to live with their ghosts, old and new. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mysterious Mexico Subtitle: A History of Ghosts, Legends, and Perplexing Places Across the Mexican States Author: Charles River Editors, Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: At a time in antiquity when most of Europe was covered with forests and wandering tribes, Mexico had already developed complex civilizations, beginning with the Olmecs and followed by the Maya, a civilization with advanced knowledge of medicine, engineering and astronomy. The Maya calculated the precession of the equinoxes and cycles of the Pleiades, on which they based their year, since they believed they had come from that constellation. The last, and perhaps most famous, great civilization before the arrival of the Europeans was the Aztecs. With so many ancient peoples whose influence, beliefs, and modifications to the landscape extend to the present day, Mexico is fertile land for legends, ghosts, surprising places, and mysteries. A belief in communing with things that lie beyond (stars, constellations, and life after death), mysticism, and apparitions are intimately woven into the colorful fabric of the Mexican nation, to the point that a metaphysical event (the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe) is considered by many as one of the founding elements of the nation. Our Lady of Guadalupe has an eerie counterpart, another woman who appeared around the same time: La Llorona, the weeping woman. If the content of the former vision is loving and conciliatory, the latter is full of regret and agony. La Llorona is just the first of a long procession of even less benign ghosts. For many years, human sacrifices and endless cruelties were committed in present-day Mexico City. People across the country believe that a legion of ghostly voices - if one believes in ghosts as a byproduct of repetition, remembrance and re-experience of tragic memories - can still be heard in the cities and valleys of Mexico. After all, archaeologists have found evidence of chilling human sacrifices in the Mexican capital, proof that the ancient inhabitants honored their gods by decapitating the bodies of their prisoners and putting their bleeding heads on a stick. Several sites have been found, and the largest one was unearthed in ancient Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), which may contain up to 60,000 human skulls. Mexico's territory was relatively unknown until the beginning of the 20th century, even by its own people, as many of its ruins and natural wonders were out of reach or buried under thick jungles. It wasn't until the development of the railroad at the turn of the 20th century that this vast country (the world's 14th largest) began to reveal its secrets. Once Mexico was pacified, the interest in Mayan and Aztec ruins and the strange stories that circulated in the villages brought dozens of archaeologists, anthropologists, photographers and historians from all over the world. From that point, the nation was able to show its charms and mysteries to its own people and to strangers. The south kept memories of a race that talked to the stars, the center possessed ghosts filled with regret and resentment, and the north teemed with places that only a science fiction writer could imagine. The result is a collection of the most surprising, mysterious, and terrifying aspects of Mexico, including magical places, puzzles of history, and strange beings and apparitions. Mexico is a mystical country where everyday people have learned to live with their ghosts, old and new. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Old-Kingdom-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B01N9RGFHV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Beginning of Egyptian Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it's no wonder that today's world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the Ancient Egyptians all the more remarkable is that Egypt was historically a place of great political turbulence. Its position made it both valuable and vulnerable to tribes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and Ancient Egypt had no shortage of internecine warfare. Its most famous conquerors would come from Europe, with Alexander the Great laying the groundwork for the Hellenic Ptolemy line and the Romans extinguishing that line after defeating Cleopatra and driving her to suicide. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for the civilizations that followed. The Greeks and the Romans were so impressed with Egyptian culture that they often attributed many attributes of their own culture - usually erroneously - to the Egyptians. With that said, some minor elements of ancient Egyptian culture were, indeed, passed on to later civilizations. Egyptian statuary appears to have had an initial influence on the Greek version, and the ancient Egyptian language continued long after the pharaonic period in the form of the Coptic language. Although the Egyptians may not have passed their civilization directly on to later peoples, the key elements that comprised Egyptian civilization - their religion, early ideas of state, and art and architecture - can be seen in other pre-modern civilizations. For instance, civilizations far separated in time and space, such as China and Mesoamerica, possessed key elements that were similar to those found in ancient Egypt. Indeed, since Egyptian civilization represented some fundamental human concepts, a study of pharaonic culture can be useful when trying to understand many other pre-modern cultures. Thus, anyone who reads about ancient Egyptian civilization in this regard is best served by looking at its earliest phases: the Early Dynastic Period and the Old Kingdom. By examining the Old Kingdom and the period immediately preceding it, attributes considered quintessentially "Egyptian" in later periods will become clearer. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 18 Jan 2017 21:27:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Old-Kingdom-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B01N9RGFHV thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Beginning of Egyptian Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it's no wonder that today's world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the Ancient Egyptians all the more remarkable is that Egypt was historically a place of great political turbulence. Its position made it both valuable and vulnerable to tribes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and Ancient Egypt had no shortage of internecine warfare. Its most famous conquerors would come from Europe, with Alexander the Great laying the groundwork for the Hellenic Ptolemy line and the Romans extinguishing that line after defeating Cleopatra and driving her to suicide. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for the civilizations that followed. The Greeks and the Romans were so impressed with Egyptian culture that they often attributed many attributes of their own culture - usually erroneously - to the Egyptians. With that said, some minor elements of ancient Egyptian culture were, indeed, passed on to later civilizations. Egyptian statuary appears to have had an initial influence on the Greek version, and the ancient Egyptian language continued long after the pharaonic period in the form of the Coptic language. Although the Egyptians may not have passed their civilization directly on to later peoples, the key elements that comprised Egyptian civilization - their religion, early ideas of state, and art and architecture - can be seen in other pre-modern civilizations. For instance, civilizations far separated in time and space, such as China and Mesoamerica, possessed key elements that were similar to those found in ancient Egypt. Indeed, since Egyptian civilization represented some fundamental human concepts, a study of pharaonic culture can be useful when trying to understand many other pre-modern cultures. Thus, anyone who reads about ancient Egyptian civilization in this regard is best served by looking at its earliest phases: the Early Dynastic Period and the Old Kingdom. By examining the Old Kingdom and the period immediately preceding it, attributes considered quintessentially "Egyptian" in later periods will become clearer. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Beginning of Egyptian Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it's no wonder that today's world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the Ancient Egyptians all the more remarkable is that Egypt was historically a place of great political turbulence. Its position made it both valuable and vulnerable to tribes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and Ancient Egypt had no shortage of internecine warfare. Its most famous conquerors would come from Europe, with Alexander the Great laying the groundwork for the Hellenic Ptolemy line and the Romans extinguishing that line after defeating Cleopatra and driving her to suicide. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for the civilizations that followed. The Greeks and the Romans were so impressed with Egyptian culture that they often attributed many attributes of their own culture - usually erroneously - to the Egyptians. With that said, some minor elements of ancient Egyptian culture were, indeed, passed on to later civilizations. Egyptian statuary appears to have had an initial influence on the Greek version, and the ancient Egyptian language continued long after the pharaonic period in the form of the Coptic language. Although the Egyptians may not have passed their civilization directly on to later peoples, the key elements that comprised Egyptian civilization - their religion, early ideas of state, and art and architecture - can be seen in other pre-modern civilizations. For instance, civilizations far separated in time and space, such as China and Mesoamerica, possessed key elements that were similar to those found in ancient Egypt. Indeed, since Egyptian civilization represented some fundamental human concepts, a study of pharaonic culture can be useful when trying to understand many other pre-modern cultures. Thus, anyone who reads about ancient Egyptian civilization in this regard is best served by looking at its earliest phases: the Early Dynastic Period and the Old Kingdom. By examining the Old Kingdom and the period immediately preceding it, attributes considered quintessentially "Egyptian" in later periods will become clearer. Members Reviews: good overview It's a good overview of Egypt with lots of facts that one wasn't already aware of. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Annals-of-Tacitus-Excerpts-Audiobook/B00HR8SHWG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Annals of Tacitus: Excerpts Author: Cornelius Tacitus Narrator: George Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Annals, the last and greatest achievement of Tacitus, records the history of the Julio-Claudian emperors from the death of Augustus (A.D. 14) to the reign of Nero (5468). These are stories of mutiny and murder, of whole armies disappearing beyond the Rhine, of an unstable and gloomy frontier. Tacitus brings us Nero himself, whose reign saw the burning of Rome and the mass slaughter of Christians, and whose vices still captivate and startle us with their imagination and cruelty. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cornelius Tacitus) Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:49:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Annals-of-Tacitus-Excerpts-Audiobook/B00HR8SHWG thebookvoice.com 04:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Annals of Tacitus: Excerpts Author: Cornelius Tacitus Narrator: George Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Annals, the last and greatest achievement of Tacitus, records the history of the Julio-Claudian emperors from the death of Augustus (A.D. 14) to the reign of Nero (5468). These are stories of mutiny and murder, of whole armies disappearing beyond the Rhine, of an unstable and gloomy frontier. Tacitus brings us Nero himself, whose reign saw the burning of Rome and the mass slaughter of Christians, and whose vices still captivate and startle us with their imagination and cruelty. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Annals of Tacitus: Excerpts Author: Cornelius Tacitus Narrator: George Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Annals, the last and greatest achievement of Tacitus, records the history of the Julio-Claudian emperors from the death of Augustus (A.D. 14) to the reign of Nero (5468). These are stories of mutiny and murder, of whole armies disappearing beyond the Rhine, of an unstable and gloomy frontier. Tacitus brings us Nero himself, whose reign saw the burning of Rome and the mass slaughter of Christians, and whose vices still captivate and startle us with their imagination and cruelty. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Civil-War-50-48-BC-Audiobook/B002V017RC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Civil War: 50-48 B.C. Author: Julius Caesar Narrator: Larry McKeever Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Civil War is Julius Caesar's account of the years of turmoil during which he battled Pompey the Great for control of Rome. The third member of their ruling First Triumvirate - Crassus - had been killed waging war in Syria while Caesar was in Gaul extending the empire to the shores of the English Channel. The jealous joint-ruler Pompey intimidated the Senate into ordering Caesar to disband his army, but Caesar refused and crossed the Rubicon into Roman territory, effectively declaring war on Pompey, the Senate, and Rome itself. Editorial Reviews: In The Civil War: 50-48 B.C., Larry McKeever makes ancient history accessible for modern-day listeners. His voice is inviting and measured, making the conflicts herein seem current. McKeever moves through the material with a staccato energy. In this volume, Julius Caesar documents Rome's internal affairs with precision. Ceasar described his facetious relationship with Pompey the Great, and how he fought Pompey to gain power over Rome. In this remarkable account, Ceasar not only explains what happened, but also why he (and not Pompey) should prevail as ruler. History buffs will find this audiobook irresistible. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Julius Caesar) Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:49:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Civil-War-50-48-BC-Audiobook/B002V017RC thebookvoice.com 04:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Civil War: 50-48 B.C. Author: Julius Caesar Narrator: Larry McKeever Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Civil War is Julius Caesar's account of the years of turmoil during which he battled Pompey the Great for control of Rome. The third member of their ruling First Triumvirate - Crassus - had been killed waging war in Syria while Caesar was in Gaul extending the empire to the shores of the English Channel. The jealous joint-ruler Pompey intimidated the Senate into ordering Caesar to disband his army, but Caesar refused and crossed the Rubicon into Roman territory, effectively declaring war on Pompey, the Senate, and Rome itself. Editorial Reviews: In The Civil War: 50-48 B.C., Larry McKeever makes ancient history accessible for modern-day listeners. His voice is inviting and measured, making the conflicts herein seem current. McKeever moves through the material with a staccato energy. In this volume, Julius Caesar documents Rome's internal affairs with precision. Ceasar described his facetious relationship with Pompey the Great, and how he fought Pompey to gain power over Rome. In this remarkable account, Ceasar not only explains what happened, but also why he (and not Pompey) should prevail as ruler. History buffs will find this audiobook irresistible. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Civil War: 50-48 B.C. Author: Julius Caesar Narrator: Larry McKeever Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Civil War is Julius Caesar's account of the years of turmoil during which he battled Pompey the Great for control of Rome. The third member of their ruling First Triumvirate - Crassus - had been killed waging war in Syria while Caesar was in Gaul extending the empire to the shores of the English Channel. The jealous joint-ruler Pompey intimidated the Senate into ordering Caesar to disband his army, but Caesar refused and crossed the Rubicon into Roman territory, effectively declaring war on Pompey, the Senate, and Rome itself. Editorial Reviews: In The Civil War: 50-48 B.C., Larry McKeever makes ancient history accessible for modern-day listeners. His voice is inviting and measured, making the conflicts herein seem current. McKeever moves through the material with a staccato energy. In this volume, Julius Caesar documents Rome's internal affairs with precision. Ceasar described his facetious relationship with Pompey the Great, and how he fought Pompey to gain power over Rome. In this remarkable account, Ceasar not only explains what happened, but also why he (and not Pompey) should prevail as ruler. History buffs will find this audiobook irresistible. Members Reviews: Wrong file. This is Bruce Cattons US Civil War Goof ball Audible has the wrong file. Three emails and phone call over a month and Audible still hasn't fixed it. Caesar's conduct of his civil war in his own words a well recorded reading of the book and good look into the mind of Julius Caesar https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Oracle-of-Delphi-Audiobook/B00WGXCZ4S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oracle of Delphi Subtitle: The Ancient World's Most Famous Seer Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Joseph Chialastri Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Not often nor regularly, but occasionally and fortuitously, the room in which they seat the god's consultants is filled with a fragrance and breeze, as if the adyton were sending forth the essences of the sweetest and most expensive perfumes from a spring." - Plutarch "[T]he seat of the oracle is a cavern hollowed down in the depths... from which arises pneuma [breath, vapor, gas] that inspires a divine state of possession." - Strabo, Geography 9.3.5 The Oracle of Delphi was one of the greatest religious institutions in Ancient Greece. It played a significant role not only in the formation and collective decisions of Hellenic localities and city-states but also in the personal lives of Greeks known and unknown. The site was dedicated to the god Apollo, and the Greeks believed the god spoke his oracles through his prophetess known as the Pythia. The judgments and decisions rendered by the oracle were so important to the Greeks that they often put them above all other interests, even security threats posed by the likes of the Persians. Delphi was popular even amongst outsiders. The Pythia delivered the god's oracles to such famous persons as Midas and Croesus, and it provided consultations during such important historical moments as the Persian War and the Peloponnesian War. Many authors of antiquity mention the oracle for one reason or another, and there even survive epigraphic collections that preserve the god's words on stone. The ancient Greeks called Delphi the omphalos ("navel") of the Earth. The black rock that symbolized this imagined center stands at the site to this very day. Sitting at the foot of Mt. Parnassos, Delphi overlooks the Gulf of Corinth, so it is no wonder why the setting mesmerized contemporaries. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:11:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Oracle-of-Delphi-Audiobook/B00WGXCZ4S thebookvoice.com 01:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oracle of Delphi Subtitle: The Ancient World's Most Famous Seer Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Joseph Chialastri Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Not often nor regularly, but occasionally and fortuitously, the room in which they seat the god's consultants is filled with a fragrance and breeze, as if the adyton were sending forth the essences of the sweetest and most expensive perfumes from a spring." - Plutarch "[T]he seat of the oracle is a cavern hollowed down in the depths... from which arises pneuma [breath, vapor, gas] that inspires a divine state of possession." - Strabo, Geography 9.3.5 The Oracle of Delphi was one of the greatest religious institutions in Ancient Greece. It played a significant role not only in the formation and collective decisions of Hellenic localities and city-states but also in the personal lives of Greeks known and unknown. The site was dedicated to the god Apollo, and the Greeks believed the god spoke his oracles through his prophetess known as the Pythia. The judgments and decisions rendered by the oracle were so important to the Greeks that they often put them above all other interests, even security threats posed by the likes of the Persians. Delphi was popular even amongst outsiders. The Pythia delivered the god's oracles to such famous persons as Midas and Croesus, and it provided consultations during such important historical moments as the Persian War and the Peloponnesian War. Many authors of antiquity mention the oracle for one reason or another, and there even survive epigraphic collections that preserve the god's words on stone. The ancient Greeks called Delphi the omphalos ("navel") of the Earth. The black rock that symbolized this imagined center stands at the site to this very day. Sitting at the foot of Mt. Parnassos, Delphi overlooks the Gulf of Corinth, so it is no wonder why the setting mesmerized contemporaries. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oracle of Delphi Subtitle: The Ancient World's Most Famous Seer Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Joseph Chialastri Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Not often nor regularly, but occasionally and fortuitously, the room in which they seat the god's consultants is filled with a fragrance and breeze, as if the adyton were sending forth the essences of the sweetest and most expensive perfumes from a spring." - Plutarch "[T]he seat of the oracle is a cavern hollowed down in the depths... from which arises pneuma [breath, vapor, gas] that inspires a divine state of possession." - Strabo, Geography 9.3.5 The Oracle of Delphi was one of the greatest religious institutions in Ancient Greece. It played a significant role not only in the formation and collective decisions of Hellenic localities and city-states but also in the personal lives of Greeks known and unknown. The site was dedicated to the god Apollo, and the Greeks believed the god spoke his oracles through his prophetess known as the Pythia. The judgments and decisions rendered by the oracle were so important to the Greeks that they often put them above all other interests, even security threats posed by the likes of the Persians. Delphi was popular even amongst outsiders. The Pythia delivered the god's oracles to such famous persons as Midas and Croesus, and it provided consultations during such important historical moments as the Persian War and the Peloponnesian War. Many authors of antiquity mention the oracle for one reason or another, and there even survive epigraphic collections that preserve the god's words on stone. The ancient Greeks called Delphi the omphalos ("navel") of the Earth. The black rock that symbolized this imagined center stands at the site to this very day. Sitting at the foot of Mt. Parnassos, Delphi overlooks the Gulf of Corinth, so it is no wonder why the setting mesmerized contemporaries. Members Reviews: Gives the different theories about Delphi We listened to this as an audio book on our way to Delphi. It did give a nice overview, different theories about the origins, the temple buildings, and the oracle. It also gave quite good arguments for why common (mis)interpretations about the oracle are probably wrong. Like the oracle actually being an older woman, that she probably didn't need a priestly interpretor, and that she probably did not inhale fumes from the ground. The last issue is apparently an issue of diverging scholarly opinions, though. The book is short, about one hour long. I would have liked some more descriptions of the site itself, but apart from that, it is a quite good treatise on an often misunderstood topic. It is a good article of 20 pages It is a good article of 20 pages, but not a book and should not be sold as a book Three Stars This is an essay, not a book. ... add much new knowledge on the subject but I liked it. It really does not add much new knowledge on the subject but I liked it. ... and Charles River books do not let you down Happy reading! Everyone should know more about our world and Charles River books do not let you down Happy reading!!!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tyre-Audiobook/B01M9CAQQV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tyre Subtitle: The History of the Ancient Trade Center under Phoenician, Greek, and Roman Rule Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Son of man, because Tyre said concerning Jerusalem 'Aha, the gate of the peoples is broken; it has swung open to me. I shall be replenished, now that she is laid waste,' therefore thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, O Tyre, and will bring up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves. They shall destroy the walls of Tyre and break down her towers....And she shall become plunder for the nations, and her daughters on the mainland shall be killed by the sword. Then they will know that I am the Lord." - Book of Ezekiel 26: 1-14 Across the eastern Mediterranean there has been discovered a great number of objects whose appearance or materials are extraneous to local cultures, whether it was an Egyptian amulet in Greece, a Greek vase in Africa, or thousands of strange amulets in Gibraltar. The remains are evidence that a huge amount of goods was once moved from one land to another, systematically transported and traded across the Mediterranean by the ancient commercial network of the Phoenicians. Beginning in the 13th century BCE, and lasting for more than a millennium, this civilization dominated the most important body of water known to the ancients. With their formidable ships and skills in trading, they made a name for themselves by trading between Egypt, Greece, Rome, Carthage, Sardinia, Spain, and eventually all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, establishing themselves as the undisputed lords of the sea. A network of this size, with hundreds of colonies and thousands of ships, had to be well coordinated, and it was thanks to important cities along the Mediterranean coast. One of the most crucial cities in the system was hidden beneath the Greek, Roman, and Crusader ruins of Lebanon: the ancient city of Tyre. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:32:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tyre-Audiobook/B01M9CAQQV thebookvoice.com 01:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tyre Subtitle: The History of the Ancient Trade Center under Phoenician, Greek, and Roman Rule Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Son of man, because Tyre said concerning Jerusalem 'Aha, the gate of the peoples is broken; it has swung open to me. I shall be replenished, now that she is laid waste,' therefore thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, O Tyre, and will bring up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves. They shall destroy the walls of Tyre and break down her towers....And she shall become plunder for the nations, and her daughters on the mainland shall be killed by the sword. Then they will know that I am the Lord." - Book of Ezekiel 26: 1-14 Across the eastern Mediterranean there has been discovered a great number of objects whose appearance or materials are extraneous to local cultures, whether it was an Egyptian amulet in Greece, a Greek vase in Africa, or thousands of strange amulets in Gibraltar. The remains are evidence that a huge amount of goods was once moved from one land to another, systematically transported and traded across the Mediterranean by the ancient commercial network of the Phoenicians. Beginning in the 13th century BCE, and lasting for more than a millennium, this civilization dominated the most important body of water known to the ancients. With their formidable ships and skills in trading, they made a name for themselves by trading between Egypt, Greece, Rome, Carthage, Sardinia, Spain, and eventually all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, establishing themselves as the undisputed lords of the sea. A network of this size, with hundreds of colonies and thousands of ships, had to be well coordinated, and it was thanks to important cities along the Mediterranean coast. One of the most crucial cities in the system was hidden beneath the Greek, Roman, and Crusader ruins of Lebanon: the ancient city of Tyre. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tyre Subtitle: The History of the Ancient Trade Center under Phoenician, Greek, and Roman Rule Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Son of man, because Tyre said concerning Jerusalem 'Aha, the gate of the peoples is broken; it has swung open to me. I shall be replenished, now that she is laid waste,' therefore thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, O Tyre, and will bring up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves. They shall destroy the walls of Tyre and break down her towers....And she shall become plunder for the nations, and her daughters on the mainland shall be killed by the sword. Then they will know that I am the Lord." - Book of Ezekiel 26: 1-14 Across the eastern Mediterranean there has been discovered a great number of objects whose appearance or materials are extraneous to local cultures, whether it was an Egyptian amulet in Greece, a Greek vase in Africa, or thousands of strange amulets in Gibraltar. The remains are evidence that a huge amount of goods was once moved from one land to another, systematically transported and traded across the Mediterranean by the ancient commercial network of the Phoenicians. Beginning in the 13th century BCE, and lasting for more than a millennium, this civilization dominated the most important body of water known to the ancients. With their formidable ships and skills in trading, they made a name for themselves by trading between Egypt, Greece, Rome, Carthage, Sardinia, Spain, and eventually all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, establishing themselves as the undisputed lords of the sea. A network of this size, with hundreds of colonies and thousands of ships, had to be well coordinated, and it was thanks to important cities along the Mediterranean coast. One of the most crucial cities in the system was hidden beneath the Greek, Roman, and Crusader ruins of Lebanon: the ancient city of Tyre. Members Reviews: Five Stars A good history of the plundered near east. By info European --Greek and Roman Great reading This book helped me understand the history of the people that lived in Tyre. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a better understanding of Middle - Eastern history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Roman-Lives-Unabridged-Selections-Audiobook/B002V8H1PG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Lives (Unabridged Selections) Author: Steve Hodson, Plutarch Narrator: Nicholas Farrell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-05 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Though he was Greek, Plutarch wrote his Lives in the first century, a world dominated by the Roman Empire. Here he considers some of the major figures who had left their stamp on the history of Rome, including generals, rulers, philosophers, and politicians. These unabridged selections focus on Coriolanus, Pompey, Caesar, Cicero, Brutus, and Mark Antony. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Hodson) Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:21:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Roman-Lives-Unabridged-Selections-Audiobook/B002V8H1PG thebookvoice.com 07:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Lives (Unabridged Selections) Author: Steve Hodson, Plutarch Narrator: Nicholas Farrell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-05 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Though he was Greek, Plutarch wrote his Lives in the first century, a world dominated by the Roman Empire. Here he considers some of the major figures who had left their stamp on the history of Rome, including generals, rulers, philosophers, and politicians. These unabridged selections focus on Coriolanus, Pompey, Caesar, Cicero, Brutus, and Mark Antony. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Lives (Unabridged Selections) Author: Steve Hodson, Plutarch Narrator: Nicholas Farrell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-05 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Though he was Greek, Plutarch wrote his Lives in the first century, a world dominated by the Roman Empire. Here he considers some of the major figures who had left their stamp on the history of Rome, including generals, rulers, philosophers, and politicians. These unabridged selections focus on Coriolanus, Pompey, Caesar, Cicero, Brutus, and Mark Antony. Members Reviews: Not Unabridged Selections Buyer beware. I checked with my copy of Plutarch, and these are not unabridged selections. These are abridged with quite a bit missing. The quality of the narration is good, but I wouldn't have bought this if I knew it was abridged. Loved it Narration and content are great. Only issue is that I wish that more Plutarch were available. selections, not unabridged version Beware -- not unabridged as advertised. Because of this, greatly overpriced, even at the audible 30% discount for members. classic fail-safe; perhaps better on paper Something about Plutarch's Lives renders it a better read on the page, in my opinion at any rate; but better to have listened than not to have read at all. I say this as someone who might think all books are better on the page, but would not normally hold this against the audio book; in this case, the experience is significantly different. Added to this, the recording is a little muffled and difficult to hear in the car. Besides those two things, I found this book well narrated, and an eternally defensible classic. Plutarch is a great teacher. Plutarch brings the Romans to life Plutarch's lively writing and depth of research make this an absorbing and informative work. Farrell's narration is clear and well-paced. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Age-of-Fable-Part-1-Audiobook/B0054KRPEU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Age of Fable, Part 1 Author: Thomas Bulfinch Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ancient myths speak eloquently of the affairs of immortal gods and shining heroes, while linking us to our cultural history. Bulfinch captures these fables in one graceful, lyrical collection which has been an enduring success for over 140 years. Now, through George Guidalls lucid two-part narration, The Age of Fable takes on new life and power. Part One includes the fascinating tales of Prometheus, Hercules, and Ulysses. Part Two completes the collection with the adventures of Aeneas, Thor, Beowulf, and other heroes. Editorial Reviews: Narrator George Guidall provides a splendid narration of this two-part classic reference work. In Part 1, Bulfinch suggests that this work is for the listener who wants to understand literary allusions, since many derive from stories found in mythology. Under Guidalls artistry, poetry from Lord Byron and Milton illustrate the point, while familiar stories such as those of King Midas, Pygmalion, the Golden Fleece, Ulysses, and many others are told exactly as they should be, as if your favorite uncle were reading to you. Stories that have multiple versions are told more faithfully and more thrillingly here, thanks to Guidall. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Bulfinch) Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:57:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Age-of-Fable-Part-1-Audiobook/B0054KRPEU thebookvoice.com 08:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Age of Fable, Part 1 Author: Thomas Bulfinch Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ancient myths speak eloquently of the affairs of immortal gods and shining heroes, while linking us to our cultural history. Bulfinch captures these fables in one graceful, lyrical collection which has been an enduring success for over 140 years. Now, through George Guidalls lucid two-part narration, The Age of Fable takes on new life and power. Part One includes the fascinating tales of Prometheus, Hercules, and Ulysses. Part Two completes the collection with the adventures of Aeneas, Thor, Beowulf, and other heroes. Editorial Reviews: Narrator George Guidall provides a splendid narration of this two-part classic reference work. In Part 1, Bulfinch suggests that this work is for the listener who wants to understand literary allusions, since many derive from stories found in mythology. Under Guidalls artistry, poetry from Lord Byron and Milton illustrate the point, while familiar stories such as those of King Midas, Pygmalion, the Golden Fleece, Ulysses, and many others are told exactly as they should be, as if your favorite uncle were reading to you. Stories that have multiple versions are told more faithfully and more thrillingly here, thanks to Guidall. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Age of Fable, Part 1 Author: Thomas Bulfinch Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ancient myths speak eloquently of the affairs of immortal gods and shining heroes, while linking us to our cultural history. Bulfinch captures these fables in one graceful, lyrical collection which has been an enduring success for over 140 years. Now, through George Guidalls lucid two-part narration, The Age of Fable takes on new life and power. Part One includes the fascinating tales of Prometheus, Hercules, and Ulysses. Part Two completes the collection with the adventures of Aeneas, Thor, Beowulf, and other heroes. Editorial Reviews: Narrator George Guidall provides a splendid narration of this two-part classic reference work. In Part 1, Bulfinch suggests that this work is for the listener who wants to understand literary allusions, since many derive from stories found in mythology. Under Guidalls artistry, poetry from Lord Byron and Milton illustrate the point, while familiar stories such as those of King Midas, Pygmalion, the Golden Fleece, Ulysses, and many others are told exactly as they should be, as if your favorite uncle were reading to you. Stories that have multiple versions are told more faithfully and more thrillingly here, thanks to Guidall. Members Reviews: Nice for relaxing and contemplating Just go with the flow of the narrator :-) pluss it is very educational. It is not mindblowing, but for easy listening it is enjoyable. Disappointment This book is not a new slant on the tales of Greece and Rome by any other writer. There are better tellers of the same stories in the market https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mark-Antonys-Heroes-Audiobook/B00AG2E38C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mark Antony's Heroes Subtitle: How the Third Gallica Legion Saved an Apostle and Created an Emperor Author: Stephen Dando-Collins Narrator: John FitzGibbon Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This fourth book in Dando-Collins definitive history of Romes legions tells the story of Romes 3rd Gallica Legion, which put Vespasian on the throne and saved the life of the Christian apostle Paul. Named for their leader, Mark Antony, these common Roman soldiers, through their gallantry on the battlefield, reshaped the Roman Empire and aided the spread of Christianity throughout Europe. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Dando-Collins) Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:28:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mark-Antonys-Heroes-Audiobook/B00AG2E38C thebookvoice.com 12:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mark Antony's Heroes Subtitle: How the Third Gallica Legion Saved an Apostle and Created an Emperor Author: Stephen Dando-Collins Narrator: John FitzGibbon Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This fourth book in Dando-Collins definitive history of Romes legions tells the story of Romes 3rd Gallica Legion, which put Vespasian on the throne and saved the life of the Christian apostle Paul. Named for their leader, Mark Antony, these common Roman soldiers, through their gallantry on the battlefield, reshaped the Roman Empire and aided the spread of Christianity throughout Europe. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mark Antony's Heroes Subtitle: How the Third Gallica Legion Saved an Apostle and Created an Emperor Author: Stephen Dando-Collins Narrator: John FitzGibbon Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This fourth book in Dando-Collins definitive history of Romes legions tells the story of Romes 3rd Gallica Legion, which put Vespasian on the throne and saved the life of the Christian apostle Paul. Named for their leader, Mark Antony, these common Roman soldiers, through their gallantry on the battlefield, reshaped the Roman Empire and aided the spread of Christianity throughout Europe. Members Reviews: outstanding loved it. As a historian I was most impressed by the accuracy of the individuals and the geography and the timeline. I'm going to read all his books. Well worth listening to Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, if the friend is interested in history. In particular, the book added considerable to my understanding of St.Paul's situation and of how Vespasian became emperor. Any additional comments? Here as in many of his other books, Dando-Collins gets a star taken off for his annoying use of modern military ranks. Each time I have to think to translate the modern term back to the Roman term; in books that focus on the legions, this is extremely tiring. Entertainingly factual With the exception of finding difficulty mastering the similar sounding names the author and narrator work well to explain a very complicated political miasma https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Bethlehem-Audiobook/B01N4DZ6UJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bethlehem Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Birthplace of Jesus Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-16-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Bethlehem is amongst the oldest cities in the world, one that has been conquered and ruled by Caananites, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, the Mamluks of Egypt, and the Ottomans. In the last century alone, it has been controlled by various different parties. The British took Bethlehem during World War I and controlled the city from 1920-1948, and in the wake of the 1948 war between Israel and its neighbors, Jordan annexed Bethlehem and controlled it until the Six Day War in 1967. It was during the Six Day War that Israel took control of Bethlehem, remaining in power over the city until 1995, when, in compliance with the Oslo Peace Accords, control of the city and of the surrounding West Bank was handed over to the Palestinian National Authority. The Palestinians continue to administer affairs in Bethlehem to the present day. What was it that caused this one small, unassuming settlement to be the focus of so much attention and strife? The primary reason that Bethlehem is so famous today is the Biblical passages that relate the town as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Moreover, the oldest continuously used Christian church in the world is the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Like the town itself, the Church of the Nativity has gone through numerous cycles of creation and ruin. First built above the Cave of the Nativity by Emperor Constantine's mother, Helena, in May 339, the church existed for almost two centuries before it was destroyed during the Samarian revolt in 529 CE. The church was later reconstructed by the Byzantine emperor Justinian in 565, and it is this structure that has largely survived to the present day. Today, the Church of the Nativity is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, alongside the pilgrimage route that led between Bethlehem and Jerusalem. The church and its surrounding complex of convents, monasteries, and chapels are fortress-like in appearance, reflecting the turbulent history of not only Bethlehem but the religious communities connected to the site. It was a focal point in the conflicts of the Crusades, and like many other towns in the Holy Land it fell into decline after the European armies were forced from the Holy Land. Despite being under Arab rule, Greek and Syrian Christian communities have continued to live and operate in the site, which was respected by both the Christian and Islamic faiths. It was also an important site for Judaism, being the location where many events of the Old Testament took place. Bethlehem is the burial place of Rachel, wife of Jacob, and it is where the story of Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi took place. It was also known as the city of David because it was the place where King David was anointed by Samuel. Needless to say, all of its history and religious import make it one of the most important places on the planet. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 16 Dec 2016 07:01:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Bethlehem-Audiobook/B01N4DZ6UJ thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bethlehem Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Birthplace of Jesus Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-16-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Bethlehem is amongst the oldest cities in the world, one that has been conquered and ruled by Caananites, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, the Mamluks of Egypt, and the Ottomans. In the last century alone, it has been controlled by various different parties. The British took Bethlehem during World War I and controlled the city from 1920-1948, and in the wake of the 1948 war between Israel and its neighbors, Jordan annexed Bethlehem and controlled it until the Six Day War in 1967. It was during the Six Day War that Israel took control of Bethlehem, remaining in power over the city until 1995, when, in compliance with the Oslo Peace Accords, control of the city and of the surrounding West Bank was handed over to the Palestinian National Authority. The Palestinians continue to administer affairs in Bethlehem to the present day. What was it that caused this one small, unassuming settlement to be the focus of so much attention and strife? The primary reason that Bethlehem is so famous today is the Biblical passages that relate the town as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Moreover, the oldest continuously used Christian church in the world is the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Like the town itself, the Church of the Nativity has gone through numerous cycles of creation and ruin. First built above the Cave of the Nativity by Emperor Constantine's mother, Helena, in May 339, the church existed for almost two centuries before it was destroyed during the Samarian revolt in 529 CE. The church was later reconstructed by the Byzantine emperor Justinian in 565, and it is this structure that has largely survived to the present day. Today, the Church of the Nativity is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, alongside the pilgrimage route that led between Bethlehem and Jerusalem. The church and its surrounding complex of convents, monasteries, and chapels are fortress-like in appearance, reflecting the turbulent history of not only Bethlehem but the religious communities connected to the site. It was a focal point in the conflicts of the Crusades, and like many other towns in the Holy Land it fell into decline after the European armies were forced from the Holy Land. Despite being under Arab rule, Greek and Syrian Christian communities have continued to live and operate in the site, which was respected by both the Christian and Islamic faiths. It was also an important site for Judaism, being the location where many events of the Old Testament took place. Bethlehem is the burial place of Rachel, wife of Jacob, and it is where the story of Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi took place. It was also known as the city of David because it was the place where King David was anointed by Samuel. Needless to say, all of its history and religious import make it one of the most important places on the planet. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bethlehem Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Birthplace of Jesus Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-16-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Bethlehem is amongst the oldest cities in the world, one that has been conquered and ruled by Caananites, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, the Mamluks of Egypt, and the Ottomans. In the last century alone, it has been controlled by various different parties. The British took Bethlehem during World War I and controlled the city from 1920-1948, and in the wake of the 1948 war between Israel and its neighbors, Jordan annexed Bethlehem and controlled it until the Six Day War in 1967. It was during the Six Day War that Israel took control of Bethlehem, remaining in power over the city until 1995, when, in compliance with the Oslo Peace Accords, control of the city and of the surrounding West Bank was handed over to the Palestinian National Authority. The Palestinians continue to administer affairs in Bethlehem to the present day. What was it that caused this one small, unassuming settlement to be the focus of so much attention and strife? The primary reason that Bethlehem is so famous today is the Biblical passages that relate the town as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Moreover, the oldest continuously used Christian church in the world is the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Like the town itself, the Church of the Nativity has gone through numerous cycles of creation and ruin. First built above the Cave of the Nativity by Emperor Constantine's mother, Helena, in May 339, the church existed for almost two centuries before it was destroyed during the Samarian revolt in 529 CE. The church was later reconstructed by the Byzantine emperor Justinian in 565, and it is this structure that has largely survived to the present day. Today, the Church of the Nativity is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, alongside the pilgrimage route that led between Bethlehem and Jerusalem. The church and its surrounding complex of convents, monasteries, and chapels are fortress-like in appearance, reflecting the turbulent history of not only Bethlehem but the religious communities connected to the site. It was a focal point in the conflicts of the Crusades, and like many other towns in the Holy Land it fell into decline after the European armies were forced from the Holy Land. Despite being under Arab rule, Greek and Syrian Christian communities have continued to live and operate in the site, which was respected by both the Christian and Islamic faiths. It was also an important site for Judaism, being the location where many events of the Old Testament took place. Bethlehem is the burial place of Rachel, wife of Jacob, and it is where the story of Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi took place. It was also known as the city of David because it was the place where King David was anointed by Samuel. Needless to say, all of its history and religious import make it one of the most important places on the planet. Members Reviews: Concise detailed account of the history of Bethlehem and its churches Bethlehem: The History and Legacy of the Birthplace of Jesus provides a complete history of Bethlehem from the Amarna letters (dated from the 14th century BCE) to the present day. The book quotes Bible texts where appropriate. The book discusses the Church of the Nativity (possibly built on the site of Christ's birth) in detail through the destruction of the first church to the rebuild church which has been in existence for approximately 1500 years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Druids-Audiobook/B00Q53QDV6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Druids Subtitle: Their History and Religion, Ancient Mysteries Series Author: Rev. W. Williams Narrator: Adam Hanin Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-26-14 Publisher: Lamp of Trismegistus Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Centuries before whisperings began, of secret knowledge being handed down from the ancient Greeks, through shrouded fraternities such as the Rosicrucians and Freemasons, the Druids were slowly and steadfastly creating priests and philosophers of their own, akin to the Brahmans of India, the Magi of the Persians, as well as the hierophants and scholars of what would eventually become known to the world as the Western Mystery Tradition. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rev. W. Williams) Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:05:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Druids-Audiobook/B00Q53QDV6 thebookvoice.com 00:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Druids Subtitle: Their History and Religion, Ancient Mysteries Series Author: Rev. W. Williams Narrator: Adam Hanin Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-26-14 Publisher: Lamp of Trismegistus Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Centuries before whisperings began, of secret knowledge being handed down from the ancient Greeks, through shrouded fraternities such as the Rosicrucians and Freemasons, the Druids were slowly and steadfastly creating priests and philosophers of their own, akin to the Brahmans of India, the Magi of the Persians, as well as the hierophants and scholars of what would eventually become known to the world as the Western Mystery Tradition. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Druids Subtitle: Their History and Religion, Ancient Mysteries Series Author: Rev. W. Williams Narrator: Adam Hanin Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-26-14 Publisher: Lamp of Trismegistus Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Centuries before whisperings began, of secret knowledge being handed down from the ancient Greeks, through shrouded fraternities such as the Rosicrucians and Freemasons, the Druids were slowly and steadfastly creating priests and philosophers of their own, akin to the Brahmans of India, the Magi of the Persians, as well as the hierophants and scholars of what would eventually become known to the world as the Western Mystery Tradition. Members Reviews: Enjoyed the view and history of Druids If you could sum up The Ancient Druids in three words, what would they be? A group so common yet in many backgrounds this is seen as some dark religion. The work allowed for the path of religious development and removed the mystery and opened a better understanding of the quality of the people. The knowledge of the people and priesthood is so much more beautifully presented. What about Adam Hanins performance did you like? Good recording. He has a deep voice tone and clear enunciation. Read with excitement to present the historical data. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Warfare-Audiobook/B004J6FYN4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Warfare Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Harry Sidebottom Narrator: Sean Crisden Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Greek and Roman warfare was unlike that of any other culture before or since. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practiced a "Western Way of War". in which the aim is an open, decisive battle - won by courage instilled, in part, by discipline. Here, Harry Sidebottom looks at how this Western Way of War was constructed and maintained by the Greeks and Romans and why this concept is so prevalent today. All aspects of ancient warfare are thoroughly examined - from philosophy and strategy to the technical skills needed to fight. Sidebottom examines war in the wider context, showing how wars were able to shape classical society, and how an individual's identity was sometimes constructed by war, as in the case of the Christian soldier fighting in God's name. He also explores the ways in which ancient society thought about conflict: Can a war be just? Why was siege warfare particularly bloody? What role did divine intervention play in the outcome of a battle? Taking fascinating examples from the Iliad, Tacitus, and the Persian Wars, Sidebottom uses arresting anecdotes and striking visual images to show that any understanding of ancient war is an ongoing process of interpretation. In a hurry? Listen to more . bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harry Sidebottom) Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:31:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Warfare-Audiobook/B004J6FYN4 thebookvoice.com 04:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Warfare Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Harry Sidebottom Narrator: Sean Crisden Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Greek and Roman warfare was unlike that of any other culture before or since. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practiced a "Western Way of War". in which the aim is an open, decisive battle - won by courage instilled, in part, by discipline. Here, Harry Sidebottom looks at how this Western Way of War was constructed and maintained by the Greeks and Romans and why this concept is so prevalent today. All aspects of ancient warfare are thoroughly examined - from philosophy and strategy to the technical skills needed to fight. Sidebottom examines war in the wider context, showing how wars were able to shape classical society, and how an individual's identity was sometimes constructed by war, as in the case of the Christian soldier fighting in God's name. He also explores the ways in which ancient society thought about conflict: Can a war be just? Why was siege warfare particularly bloody? What role did divine intervention play in the outcome of a battle? Taking fascinating examples from the Iliad, Tacitus, and the Persian Wars, Sidebottom uses arresting anecdotes and striking visual images to show that any understanding of ancient war is an ongoing process of interpretation. In a hurry? Listen to more . Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Warfare Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Harry Sidebottom Narrator: Sean Crisden Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Greek and Roman warfare was unlike that of any other culture before or since. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practiced a "Western Way of War". in which the aim is an open, decisive battle - won by courage instilled, in part, by discipline. Here, Harry Sidebottom looks at how this Western Way of War was constructed and maintained by the Greeks and Romans and why this concept is so prevalent today. All aspects of ancient warfare are thoroughly examined - from philosophy and strategy to the technical skills needed to fight. Sidebottom examines war in the wider context, showing how wars were able to shape classical society, and how an individual's identity was sometimes constructed by war, as in the case of the Christian soldier fighting in God's name. He also explores the ways in which ancient society thought about conflict: Can a war be just? Why was siege warfare particularly bloody? What role did divine intervention play in the outcome of a battle? Taking fascinating examples from the Iliad, Tacitus, and the Persian Wars, Sidebottom uses arresting anecdotes and striking visual images to show that any understanding of ancient war is an ongoing process of interpretation. In a hurry? Listen to more . Members Reviews: dull and scattered What disappointed you about Ancient Warfare? No narrative story read without emotion. Would you ever listen to anything by Harry Sidebottom again? No. Sounds like encyclopedia entries, just a listing of facts. Would you be willing to try another one of Sean Crisdens performances? No. No emotion whatsoever. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Ancient Warfare? Uh, the book... Great supplemental reading for military history I purchased this book to give me a jump start for a class in military history I was struggling in. I found it to be a good listen, historically accurate, and a key factor in the "A" I received. A great head start read for anyone interested in learning more about Ancient Warfare. Useful intro to the topic but... Any additional comments? As acknowledged in the Introduction, the author's purpose is not just to provide an overview of the topic but to argue a point of view: that the conception of a https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dont-Know-Much-About-Mythology-Audiobook/B002VA9ID2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Know Much About Mythology Subtitle: Everything You Need to Know About the Greatest Stories in Human History but Never Learned Author: Kenneth C. Davis Narrator: John Lee, Lorna Raver Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Where do we come from? Why do stars shine and the seasons change? What is evil? Since the beginning of time, people have answered such questions by crafting imaginative stories that have served as religion, science, philosophy, and popular literature. In his irreverent and popular question-and-answer style, Davis introduces and explains the great myths of the world, as well as the works of literature that have made them famous. In a single volume, he tackles Mesopotamia's Gilgamesh, the first hero in world mythology; Achilles and the Trojan War; Stonehenge and the Druids; Thor, the Nordic god of thunder; Chinese oracle bones; the use of peyote in ancient Native American rites; and the dramatic life and times of the man who would be Buddha. Ever familiar and instructive, Davis shows why the ancient tales of gods and heroes, from Mount Olympus to Machu Picchu, from ancient Rome to the icy land of the Norse, continue to speak to us today, in our movies, art, language, and music. For mythology novices and buffs alike, and for anyone who loves a good story, Don't Know Much About Mythology is a lively and insightful look into the greatest stories ever told. Critic Reviews: "Ranges widely and with such sparkling wit....A superb starting point for entering the world of mythology." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kenneth C. Davis) Thu, 03 Nov 2005 23:30:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dont-Know-Much-About-Mythology-Audiobook/B002VA9ID2 thebookvoice.com 06:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Know Much About Mythology Subtitle: Everything You Need to Know About the Greatest Stories in Human History but Never Learned Author: Kenneth C. Davis Narrator: John Lee, Lorna Raver Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Where do we come from? Why do stars shine and the seasons change? What is evil? Since the beginning of time, people have answered such questions by crafting imaginative stories that have served as religion, science, philosophy, and popular literature. In his irreverent and popular question-and-answer style, Davis introduces and explains the great myths of the world, as well as the works of literature that have made them famous. In a single volume, he tackles Mesopotamia's Gilgamesh, the first hero in world mythology; Achilles and the Trojan War; Stonehenge and the Druids; Thor, the Nordic god of thunder; Chinese oracle bones; the use of peyote in ancient Native American rites; and the dramatic life and times of the man who would be Buddha. Ever familiar and instructive, Davis shows why the ancient tales of gods and heroes, from Mount Olympus to Machu Picchu, from ancient Rome to the icy land of the Norse, continue to speak to us today, in our movies, art, language, and music. For mythology novices and buffs alike, and for anyone who loves a good story, Don't Know Much About Mythology is a lively and insightful look into the greatest stories ever told. Critic Reviews: "Ranges widely and with such sparkling wit....A superb starting point for entering the world of mythology." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Know Much About Mythology Subtitle: Everything You Need to Know About the Greatest Stories in Human History but Never Learned Author: Kenneth C. Davis Narrator: John Lee, Lorna Raver Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Where do we come from? Why do stars shine and the seasons change? What is evil? Since the beginning of time, people have answered such questions by crafting imaginative stories that have served as religion, science, philosophy, and popular literature. In his irreverent and popular question-and-answer style, Davis introduces and explains the great myths of the world, as well as the works of literature that have made them famous. In a single volume, he tackles Mesopotamia's Gilgamesh, the first hero in world mythology; Achilles and the Trojan War; Stonehenge and the Druids; Thor, the Nordic god of thunder; Chinese oracle bones; the use of peyote in ancient Native American rites; and the dramatic life and times of the man who would be Buddha. Ever familiar and instructive, Davis shows why the ancient tales of gods and heroes, from Mount Olympus to Machu Picchu, from ancient Rome to the icy land of the Norse, continue to speak to us today, in our movies, art, language, and music. For mythology novices and buffs alike, and for anyone who loves a good story, Don't Know Much About Mythology is a lively and insightful look into the greatest stories ever told. Critic Reviews: "Ranges widely and with such sparkling wit....A superb starting point for entering the world of mythology." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Well Done Davis has given us another well written and informative overview of a pretty complex subject. He's not too deep, and he's no scholar, but he never pretends to be. Rather, its just what you would expect: a good starting point for anyone interested in learning a little about a huge topic. He has not yet matched the humor and wit found in the history volume, but he's always entertaining nonetheless. Learn what you can from Davis and go deeper with someone like Edith Hamilton or Joseph Campbell. Good stuff. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Oldest-Enigma-of-Humanity-Audiobook/B00IX1GPKM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oldest Enigma of Humanity Author: Bertrand David, Jean-Jacques Lefrere Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Thirty thousand years ago our prehistoric ancestors painted perfect images of animals on walls of tortuous caves, most often without any light. How was this possible? What meaning and messages did the cavemen want these paintings to convey? In addition, how did these perfect drawings come about at a time when mans sole purpose was surviving? And why, some 10 thousand years later, did startlingly similar animal paintings appear once again, on dark cave walls? Scholars and archaeologists have for centuries pored over these works of art, speculating and hoping to come away with the key to the mystery. No one until now has ever come close to elucidating either their origin or their meaning. In their stunning audiobook and for the first time, David and Lefrre, after working together for years, give us a new understanding of an art lost in time, revealing what had until recently remained unexplainable - the oldest enigma in humanity has been solved. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bertrand David) Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:02:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Oldest-Enigma-of-Humanity-Audiobook/B00IX1GPKM thebookvoice.com 03:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oldest Enigma of Humanity Author: Bertrand David, Jean-Jacques Lefrere Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Thirty thousand years ago our prehistoric ancestors painted perfect images of animals on walls of tortuous caves, most often without any light. How was this possible? What meaning and messages did the cavemen want these paintings to convey? In addition, how did these perfect drawings come about at a time when mans sole purpose was surviving? And why, some 10 thousand years later, did startlingly similar animal paintings appear once again, on dark cave walls? Scholars and archaeologists have for centuries pored over these works of art, speculating and hoping to come away with the key to the mystery. No one until now has ever come close to elucidating either their origin or their meaning. In their stunning audiobook and for the first time, David and Lefrre, after working together for years, give us a new understanding of an art lost in time, revealing what had until recently remained unexplainable - the oldest enigma in humanity has been solved. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oldest Enigma of Humanity Author: Bertrand David, Jean-Jacques Lefrere Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Thirty thousand years ago our prehistoric ancestors painted perfect images of animals on walls of tortuous caves, most often without any light. How was this possible? What meaning and messages did the cavemen want these paintings to convey? In addition, how did these perfect drawings come about at a time when mans sole purpose was surviving? And why, some 10 thousand years later, did startlingly similar animal paintings appear once again, on dark cave walls? Scholars and archaeologists have for centuries pored over these works of art, speculating and hoping to come away with the key to the mystery. No one until now has ever come close to elucidating either their origin or their meaning. In their stunning audiobook and for the first time, David and Lefrre, after working together for years, give us a new understanding of an art lost in time, revealing what had until recently remained unexplainable - the oldest enigma in humanity has been solved. Members Reviews: Amazing conclusion that will change your views Would you listen to The Oldest Enigma of Humanity again? Why? I would actually listen to this one again, and plan to. There was an incredible amount of new information packed into such a short work. What does Jason Culp bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The narration was wonderful. The pronunciations did seem a bit off to me at times, but in no way did it detract from the book. He had a splendid voice and just enough gravitas. Any additional comments? This was right on the verge of being a 5 star book for me. The information inside is a paradigm shift in how we view humanities first artistic endeavor through painting/drawing on a 2-d surface (at least that we know of because it has survived). I've been reading and looking through these images for years, but the conclusions drawn by the authors have completely changed how we need to understand them. I can't believe a book less than 200 pages was able to teach me SO freaking much, and change the way I view the world in a small way. I had to lower the rating for 4 stars because there was, I felt, an excessive amount of ego stroking involved by the author for his discovery. It struck me as more of a Victorian way of expressing how awesome he was at figuring something out. One could probably making a drinking game with one shot for each time the authors brings up the fact that no other scientists had even thought of his conclusion before. I completely understand and respect the thrill of discovery, but there was a tad too much hubris and ego stroking by the author for my tastes. Finally a plausible explanation What did you love best about The Oldest Enigma of Humanity? The cave paintings are stunning so where are the "apprentice" student sketches? The talent in these many many works seem to have been done by masters who left no developmental works. This is the first plausible explanation. Creative Interpretation of Cave Arts Function. Where does The Oldest Enigma of Humanity rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Right at the top. Who was your favorite character and why? The author. His brilliant hypotheses. Have you listened to any of Jason Culps other performances before? How does this one compare? Not sure. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. Too rick. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Odyssey-Audiobook/B0735VL6YK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everything You Need to Know About the Odyssey Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the most famous epic poems ever written, the Iliad and the Odyssey have been read for nearly 3000 years, making it also one of the oldest written works in the Western world. The poems made characters like Paris, Helen, Odysseus, Achilles, Hector, and Ajax instantly recognizable, and they also influenced other ancient poets like Virgil, whose Aeneid is clearly modeled after them. The epic poems also literally put Troy on the map, motivating Heinrich Schliemann to search for and ultimately find the city of Troy in the 19th century. Believed to be penned around the seventh or eighth century BC, the Iliad and the Odyssey served as both entertainment and a moral guidebook of sorts for ancient Greeks, as well as the foundation for Western literature. Although there is some scholarly debate regarding the epic's authorship. It is generally attributed to a poet named Homer. Given that he lived nearly 2800 years ago, not much is actually known about Homer. His birthplace is debated, but due to the dialect of Greek in which the works attributed to him were written, it is generally believed that he lived in Iona. The only other aspect of Homer's life that is generally agreed upon is that he was a blind poet, possibly also a bard. That naturally raises the question of how he wrote his epic poetry, but scholars assume he probably dictated them to a scribe, as the format suggests they were comprised from various shorter forms of oral poetry. In addition to the Iliad and Odyssey, Homer also wrote the popular "Homeric Hymns", which depict the various myths regarding the origins of the Gods. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 27 Jun 2017 18:29:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Odyssey-Audiobook/B0735VL6YK thebookvoice.com 00:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everything You Need to Know About the Odyssey Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the most famous epic poems ever written, the Iliad and the Odyssey have been read for nearly 3000 years, making it also one of the oldest written works in the Western world. The poems made characters like Paris, Helen, Odysseus, Achilles, Hector, and Ajax instantly recognizable, and they also influenced other ancient poets like Virgil, whose Aeneid is clearly modeled after them. The epic poems also literally put Troy on the map, motivating Heinrich Schliemann to search for and ultimately find the city of Troy in the 19th century. Believed to be penned around the seventh or eighth century BC, the Iliad and the Odyssey served as both entertainment and a moral guidebook of sorts for ancient Greeks, as well as the foundation for Western literature. Although there is some scholarly debate regarding the epic's authorship. It is generally attributed to a poet named Homer. Given that he lived nearly 2800 years ago, not much is actually known about Homer. His birthplace is debated, but due to the dialect of Greek in which the works attributed to him were written, it is generally believed that he lived in Iona. The only other aspect of Homer's life that is generally agreed upon is that he was a blind poet, possibly also a bard. That naturally raises the question of how he wrote his epic poetry, but scholars assume he probably dictated them to a scribe, as the format suggests they were comprised from various shorter forms of oral poetry. In addition to the Iliad and Odyssey, Homer also wrote the popular "Homeric Hymns", which depict the various myths regarding the origins of the Gods. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everything You Need to Know About the Odyssey Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the most famous epic poems ever written, the Iliad and the Odyssey have been read for nearly 3000 years, making it also one of the oldest written works in the Western world. The poems made characters like Paris, Helen, Odysseus, Achilles, Hector, and Ajax instantly recognizable, and they also influenced other ancient poets like Virgil, whose Aeneid is clearly modeled after them. The epic poems also literally put Troy on the map, motivating Heinrich Schliemann to search for and ultimately find the city of Troy in the 19th century. Believed to be penned around the seventh or eighth century BC, the Iliad and the Odyssey served as both entertainment and a moral guidebook of sorts for ancient Greeks, as well as the foundation for Western literature. Although there is some scholarly debate regarding the epic's authorship. It is generally attributed to a poet named Homer. Given that he lived nearly 2800 years ago, not much is actually known about Homer. His birthplace is debated, but due to the dialect of Greek in which the works attributed to him were written, it is generally believed that he lived in Iona. The only other aspect of Homer's life that is generally agreed upon is that he was a blind poet, possibly also a bard. That naturally raises the question of how he wrote his epic poetry, but scholars assume he probably dictated them to a scribe, as the format suggests they were comprised from various shorter forms of oral poetry. In addition to the Iliad and Odyssey, Homer also wrote the popular "Homeric Hymns", which depict the various myths regarding the origins of the Gods. Members Reviews: Pretty much just okay This is really an overview about the poem and not everything you need to know. It really isn't anything you can't find somewhere else. I suppose for a student it offers a good overview of the poem, but considering the easy to access (and free) edu study guides you can find online, I don't understand why someone would buy this. As a freebie, which is how I got, I can understand, but paying for it? No. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Theseus-and-the-Minotaur-Audiobook/B01N198IZ6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theseus and the Minotaur Subtitle: The History of One of Greek Mythology's Most Famous Legends Author: Charles River Editors, Andrew Scott Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Countless civilizations have come and gone over the course of time, but interest in mythology is one of the great constants. People have approached myths from countless angles, some denigrating and self-righteous, others earnest and open-minded, but there is something mystical and universal in all myths that speaks to the reader across the years, regardless of what they know of historiography or "schools of thought". The truth is that all of these stories live in a murky, anachronistic history so entangled that trying to unravel it can mean everything or nothing at all. One of the reasons for this is the age of most myths, especially those from ancient times (the name Theseus can be traced back as far as 1450 BCE, for instance). Another is the sheer volume of possible versions there can be of a given myth. A lot of mythological stories span centuries, so it's likely that nothing like an "original version" of Theseus and the Minotaur will ever be known. In fact, even if the story could be traced all the way back, the "original" is likely to be so far removed from the beloved modern-day version that it would not be adopted as canon anyway. Nor, it has to be said, can a version of the story be isolated that would have been read at a specific point in time, such as the Classical Period, since a lot of the sources for stories like Theseus are either fragmentary or come even later. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:48:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Theseus-and-the-Minotaur-Audiobook/B01N198IZ6 thebookvoice.com 01:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theseus and the Minotaur Subtitle: The History of One of Greek Mythology's Most Famous Legends Author: Charles River Editors, Andrew Scott Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Countless civilizations have come and gone over the course of time, but interest in mythology is one of the great constants. People have approached myths from countless angles, some denigrating and self-righteous, others earnest and open-minded, but there is something mystical and universal in all myths that speaks to the reader across the years, regardless of what they know of historiography or "schools of thought". The truth is that all of these stories live in a murky, anachronistic history so entangled that trying to unravel it can mean everything or nothing at all. One of the reasons for this is the age of most myths, especially those from ancient times (the name Theseus can be traced back as far as 1450 BCE, for instance). Another is the sheer volume of possible versions there can be of a given myth. A lot of mythological stories span centuries, so it's likely that nothing like an "original version" of Theseus and the Minotaur will ever be known. In fact, even if the story could be traced all the way back, the "original" is likely to be so far removed from the beloved modern-day version that it would not be adopted as canon anyway. Nor, it has to be said, can a version of the story be isolated that would have been read at a specific point in time, such as the Classical Period, since a lot of the sources for stories like Theseus are either fragmentary or come even later. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theseus and the Minotaur Subtitle: The History of One of Greek Mythology's Most Famous Legends Author: Charles River Editors, Andrew Scott Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Countless civilizations have come and gone over the course of time, but interest in mythology is one of the great constants. People have approached myths from countless angles, some denigrating and self-righteous, others earnest and open-minded, but there is something mystical and universal in all myths that speaks to the reader across the years, regardless of what they know of historiography or "schools of thought". The truth is that all of these stories live in a murky, anachronistic history so entangled that trying to unravel it can mean everything or nothing at all. One of the reasons for this is the age of most myths, especially those from ancient times (the name Theseus can be traced back as far as 1450 BCE, for instance). Another is the sheer volume of possible versions there can be of a given myth. A lot of mythological stories span centuries, so it's likely that nothing like an "original version" of Theseus and the Minotaur will ever be known. In fact, even if the story could be traced all the way back, the "original" is likely to be so far removed from the beloved modern-day version that it would not be adopted as canon anyway. Nor, it has to be said, can a version of the story be isolated that would have been read at a specific point in time, such as the Classical Period, since a lot of the sources for stories like Theseus are either fragmentary or come even later. Members Reviews: Everyone knows the mythological story, but while this book ... Everyone knows the mythological story, but while this book quickly summarizes the legend itself, the main focus is how and why the Greeks told the story, and whether it had any connection to real world events involving not only the ancient Greeks but the Minoans. It's an interesting book full of both facts and speculation that anyone who likes mythology and history should read. Good digging ... into the meaning of text, which is itself a very detailed telling of the myth. Was expecting more in terms of deconstruction and analysis, but this is a great primer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/-6-6-The-History-of-the-Han-Dynasty-6-Last-Years-of-the-Empire-Audiobook/B07613RT1V Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 6 - 6 [The History of the Han Dynasty 6: Last Years of the Empire] Author: - - Yuewangdongshan Narrator: - - Yifeng Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com ( - - Yuewangdongshan) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:01:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/-6-6-The-History-of-the-Han-Dynasty-6-Last-Years-of-the-Empire-Audiobook/B07613RT1V thebookvoice.com 18:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 6 - 6 [The History of the Han Dynasty 6: Last Years of the Empire] Author: - - Yuewangdongshan Narrator: - - Yifeng Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 6 - 6 [The History of the Han Dynasty 6: Last Years of the Empire] Author: - - Yuewangdongshan Narrator: - - Yifeng Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mastering-the-West-Audiobook/B00RYAN65U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mastering the West Subtitle: Rome and Carthage at War Author: Dexter Hoyos Narrator: Tom McElroy Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: To say the Punic Wars (264-146 BC) were a turning point in world history is a vast understatement. This bloody and protracted conflict pitted two flourishing Mediterranean powers against one another, leaving one an unrivalled giant and the other a literal pile of ash. To later observers, a collision between these civilizations seemed inevitable and yet to the Romans and Carthaginians at the time hostilities first erupted seemingly out of nowhere, with what were expected to be inconsequential results. Mastering the West offers a thoroughly engrossing narrative of this century of battle in the western Mediterranean, while treating a full range of themes: the antagonists' military, naval, economic, and demographic resources; the political structures of both republics; and the postwar impact of the conflicts on the participants and victims. The narrative also investigates questions of leadership and the contributions and mistakes of leaders like Hannibal, Fabius the Delayer, Scipio Africanus, Masinissa, and Scipio Aemilianus. Dexter Hoyos, a leading expert of the period, treats the two great powers evenly, without neglecting the important roles played by Syracuse, Macedon, and especially Numidia. Written with verve in a clear, accessible style, Mastering the West will be the most reliable and engaging narrative of this pivotal era in ancient history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dexter Hoyos) Wed, 04 Feb 2015 20:27:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mastering-the-West-Audiobook/B00RYAN65U thebookvoice.com 10:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mastering the West Subtitle: Rome and Carthage at War Author: Dexter Hoyos Narrator: Tom McElroy Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: To say the Punic Wars (264-146 BC) were a turning point in world history is a vast understatement. This bloody and protracted conflict pitted two flourishing Mediterranean powers against one another, leaving one an unrivalled giant and the other a literal pile of ash. To later observers, a collision between these civilizations seemed inevitable and yet to the Romans and Carthaginians at the time hostilities first erupted seemingly out of nowhere, with what were expected to be inconsequential results. Mastering the West offers a thoroughly engrossing narrative of this century of battle in the western Mediterranean, while treating a full range of themes: the antagonists' military, naval, economic, and demographic resources; the political structures of both republics; and the postwar impact of the conflicts on the participants and victims. The narrative also investigates questions of leadership and the contributions and mistakes of leaders like Hannibal, Fabius the Delayer, Scipio Africanus, Masinissa, and Scipio Aemilianus. Dexter Hoyos, a leading expert of the period, treats the two great powers evenly, without neglecting the important roles played by Syracuse, Macedon, and especially Numidia. Written with verve in a clear, accessible style, Mastering the West will be the most reliable and engaging narrative of this pivotal era in ancient history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mastering the West Subtitle: Rome and Carthage at War Author: Dexter Hoyos Narrator: Tom McElroy Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: To say the Punic Wars (264-146 BC) were a turning point in world history is a vast understatement. This bloody and protracted conflict pitted two flourishing Mediterranean powers against one another, leaving one an unrivalled giant and the other a literal pile of ash. To later observers, a collision between these civilizations seemed inevitable and yet to the Romans and Carthaginians at the time hostilities first erupted seemingly out of nowhere, with what were expected to be inconsequential results. Mastering the West offers a thoroughly engrossing narrative of this century of battle in the western Mediterranean, while treating a full range of themes: the antagonists' military, naval, economic, and demographic resources; the political structures of both republics; and the postwar impact of the conflicts on the participants and victims. The narrative also investigates questions of leadership and the contributions and mistakes of leaders like Hannibal, Fabius the Delayer, Scipio Africanus, Masinissa, and Scipio Aemilianus. Dexter Hoyos, a leading expert of the period, treats the two great powers evenly, without neglecting the important roles played by Syracuse, Macedon, and especially Numidia. Written with verve in a clear, accessible style, Mastering the West will be the most reliable and engaging narrative of this pivotal era in ancient history. Members Reviews: Great story -- coughing, breathy narrator. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Overall, I learned a lot from the author but laughed at the poor production. What did you like best about this story? The history is compelling and insightful. How could the performance have been better? The producer did not catch the cough at 5:27 in audio CHAPTER 5 nor the loud inhalations throughout the recording. If this book were a movie would you go see it? yes Any additional comments? AUDIBLE's quality is starting to drop. Jarring narration ruins an otherwise great history Did no one at the publisher think to give a proof read listen to this audiobook before letting it be submitted to the public? I was soldiering my way through, forgiving the slightly mispronounced words at first such as instead of Hannibal, it was more like Han E. Ball, much like saying John F Kennedy. But it got worse, and not steadily, but suddenly! As soon as we begin with the 2nd Punic War, the narrator suddenly forgets how to pronounce Latin names. And boy is it jarring! Fabius the Delayer becomes Fab A Uass. The narrator actually pronounces the same name about 4 different ways to the point that the listener isn't quite sure if he is talking about the same person anymore or not. Had the narrator pronounced names like that from the start, I could have gotten over it and finished the book. It is the fact that half way through he forgets how to read Latin! Geez. Interesting book, indifferent reader and editing Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The pros: The book is great. I will probably buy a copy so I can finish the story. Well written and engaging. The narrator's voice has a lovely tone. The cons: the narrator's flat vowels and indifferent Latin pronunciation is grating. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Iliad-Audiobook/B072YTSLWR Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everything You Need to Know About the Iliad Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the most famous epic poem ever written, the Iliad has been read for nearly 3000 years, making it also one of the oldest written works in the Western world. Although the story covers only a few weeks in the final year of the Trojan War, the poem has made characters like Paris, Helen, Achilles, Hector, and Ajax instantly recognizable. The Iliad and the Odyssey influenced Virgil, whose Aeneid is clearly modeled after them, and every other great poet since. The epic poems also literally put Troy on the map, motivating Heinrich Schliemann to search for and ultimately find the city of Troy in the 19th century. Believed to be penned around the seventh or eighth century BC, the Iliad and the Odyssey served as both entertainment and a moral guidebook of sorts for ancient Greeks, as well as the foundation for Western literature. Although there is some scholarly debate regarding the epic's authorship, it is generally attributed to a poet named Homer. Given that he lived nearly 2800 years ago, not much is actually known about Homer. His birthplace is debated, but due to the dialect of Greek in which the works attributed to him were written, it is generally believed that he lived in Iona. The only other aspect of Homer's life that is generally agreed upon is that he was a blind poet, possibly also a bard. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:33:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Iliad-Audiobook/B072YTSLWR thebookvoice.com 00:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everything You Need to Know About the Iliad Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the most famous epic poem ever written, the Iliad has been read for nearly 3000 years, making it also one of the oldest written works in the Western world. Although the story covers only a few weeks in the final year of the Trojan War, the poem has made characters like Paris, Helen, Achilles, Hector, and Ajax instantly recognizable. The Iliad and the Odyssey influenced Virgil, whose Aeneid is clearly modeled after them, and every other great poet since. The epic poems also literally put Troy on the map, motivating Heinrich Schliemann to search for and ultimately find the city of Troy in the 19th century. Believed to be penned around the seventh or eighth century BC, the Iliad and the Odyssey served as both entertainment and a moral guidebook of sorts for ancient Greeks, as well as the foundation for Western literature. Although there is some scholarly debate regarding the epic's authorship, it is generally attributed to a poet named Homer. Given that he lived nearly 2800 years ago, not much is actually known about Homer. His birthplace is debated, but due to the dialect of Greek in which the works attributed to him were written, it is generally believed that he lived in Iona. The only other aspect of Homer's life that is generally agreed upon is that he was a blind poet, possibly also a bard. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everything You Need to Know About the Iliad Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the most famous epic poem ever written, the Iliad has been read for nearly 3000 years, making it also one of the oldest written works in the Western world. Although the story covers only a few weeks in the final year of the Trojan War, the poem has made characters like Paris, Helen, Achilles, Hector, and Ajax instantly recognizable. The Iliad and the Odyssey influenced Virgil, whose Aeneid is clearly modeled after them, and every other great poet since. The epic poems also literally put Troy on the map, motivating Heinrich Schliemann to search for and ultimately find the city of Troy in the 19th century. Believed to be penned around the seventh or eighth century BC, the Iliad and the Odyssey served as both entertainment and a moral guidebook of sorts for ancient Greeks, as well as the foundation for Western literature. Although there is some scholarly debate regarding the epic's authorship, it is generally attributed to a poet named Homer. Given that he lived nearly 2800 years ago, not much is actually known about Homer. His birthplace is debated, but due to the dialect of Greek in which the works attributed to him were written, it is generally believed that he lived in Iona. The only other aspect of Homer's life that is generally agreed upon is that he was a blind poet, possibly also a bard. Members Reviews: Excellent summary This book is a very good introduction to the classic story. The Iliad is a timeless story the can be very confusing and unfamiliar to most non students. This book provides a wonderful conscise overview of the work, with brief outlines of the main characters and themes. In addition, each of the parts of the Iliad are explored and summarized. A very good analysis and a quick informative book. Very General This is a very, very, very general overview. It is almost sparse. If you are thinking of reading this for class instead of the actual poem, you will not pass a test on the poem. It does have some good observations, however. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Middle-Kingdom-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B06XFX2TKZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Reunification of Egypt and Egyptian Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it's no wonder that today's world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the ancient Egyptians all the more remarkable is that Egypt was historically a place of great political turbulence. Its position made it both valuable and vulnerable to tribes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and ancient Egypt had no shortage of its own internecine warfare. Its most famous conquerors would come from Europe, with Alexander the Great laying the groundwork for the Hellenic Ptolemy line and the Romans extinguishing that line after defeating Cleopatra and driving her to suicide. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for the civilizations that followed. The Greeks and the Romans were so impressed with Egyptian culture that they often attributed many attributes of their own culture - usually erroneously - to the Egyptians. With that said, some minor elements of ancient Egyptian culture were, indeed, passed on to later civilizations. Egyptian statuary appears to have had an initial influence on the Greek version, and the ancient Egyptian language continued long after the pharaonic period in the form of the Coptic language. Although the Egyptians may not have passed their civilization directly on to later peoples, the key elements that comprised Egyptian civilization - their religion, early ideas of state, and art and architecture - can be seen in other pre-modern civilizations. For instance, civilizations far separated in time and space - such as China and Mesoamerica - possessed key elements that were similar to those found in ancient Egypt. Indeed, since Egyptian civilization represented some fundamental human concepts, a study of their culture can be useful when trying to understand many other pre-modern cultures. Despite not having great physical monuments compared to previous and later periods in pharaonic history, however, the Middle Kingdom is the period in Egyptian history when many aspects of Egyptian culture reached their heights. Modern scholars point to the numerous texts written during the Middle Kingdom, especially fictional prose, as examples of the period's greatness. These same scholars also correctly point out that examples of Middle Kingdom literature are not as accessible to the general public, especially in the original language, and therefore are often overlooked by television documentaries and popular publications. Apart from the advances made in literature, some of the greatest Egyptian sculptures produced in pharaonic history come from the Middle Kingdom. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:59:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Middle-Kingdom-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B06XFX2TKZ thebookvoice.com 01:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Reunification of Egypt and Egyptian Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it's no wonder that today's world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the ancient Egyptians all the more remarkable is that Egypt was historically a place of great political turbulence. Its position made it both valuable and vulnerable to tribes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and ancient Egypt had no shortage of its own internecine warfare. Its most famous conquerors would come from Europe, with Alexander the Great laying the groundwork for the Hellenic Ptolemy line and the Romans extinguishing that line after defeating Cleopatra and driving her to suicide. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for the civilizations that followed. The Greeks and the Romans were so impressed with Egyptian culture that they often attributed many attributes of their own culture - usually erroneously - to the Egyptians. With that said, some minor elements of ancient Egyptian culture were, indeed, passed on to later civilizations. Egyptian statuary appears to have had an initial influence on the Greek version, and the ancient Egyptian language continued long after the pharaonic period in the form of the Coptic language. Although the Egyptians may not have passed their civilization directly on to later peoples, the key elements that comprised Egyptian civilization - their religion, early ideas of state, and art and architecture - can be seen in other pre-modern civilizations. For instance, civilizations far separated in time and space - such as China and Mesoamerica - possessed key elements that were similar to those found in ancient Egypt. Indeed, since Egyptian civilization represented some fundamental human concepts, a study of their culture can be useful when trying to understand many other pre-modern cultures. Despite not having great physical monuments compared to previous and later periods in pharaonic history, however, the Middle Kingdom is the period in Egyptian history when many aspects of Egyptian culture reached their heights. Modern scholars point to the numerous texts written during the Middle Kingdom, especially fictional prose, as examples of the period's greatness. These same scholars also correctly point out that examples of Middle Kingdom literature are not as accessible to the general public, especially in the original language, and therefore are often overlooked by television documentaries and popular publications. Apart from the advances made in literature, some of the greatest Egyptian sculptures produced in pharaonic history come from the Middle Kingdom. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Reunification of Egypt and Egyptian Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it's no wonder that today's world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the ancient Egyptians all the more remarkable is that Egypt was historically a place of great political turbulence. Its position made it both valuable and vulnerable to tribes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and ancient Egypt had no shortage of its own internecine warfare. Its most famous conquerors would come from Europe, with Alexander the Great laying the groundwork for the Hellenic Ptolemy line and the Romans extinguishing that line after defeating Cleopatra and driving her to suicide. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for the civilizations that followed. The Greeks and the Romans were so impressed with Egyptian culture that they often attributed many attributes of their own culture - usually erroneously - to the Egyptians. With that said, some minor elements of ancient Egyptian culture were, indeed, passed on to later civilizations. Egyptian statuary appears to have had an initial influence on the Greek version, and the ancient Egyptian language continued long after the pharaonic period in the form of the Coptic language. Although the Egyptians may not have passed their civilization directly on to later peoples, the key elements that comprised Egyptian civilization - their religion, early ideas of state, and art and architecture - can be seen in other pre-modern civilizations. For instance, civilizations far separated in time and space - such as China and Mesoamerica - possessed key elements that were similar to those found in ancient Egypt. Indeed, since Egyptian civilization represented some fundamental human concepts, a study of their culture can be useful when trying to understand many other pre-modern cultures. Despite not having great physical monuments compared to previous and later periods in pharaonic history, however, the Middle Kingdom is the period in Egyptian history when many aspects of Egyptian culture reached their heights. Modern scholars point to the numerous texts written during the Middle Kingdom, especially fictional prose, as examples of the period's greatness. These same scholars also correctly point out that examples of Middle Kingdom literature are not as accessible to the general public, especially in the original language, and therefore are often overlooked by television documentaries and popular publications. Apart from the advances made in literature, some of the greatest Egyptian sculptures produced in pharaonic history come from the Middle Kingdom. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Three-Wise-Men-Audiobook/B01MRYDDL5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Three Wise Men Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Biblical Magi Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In almost every nativity scene today are shown three kings presenting gifts to the newborn baby Jesus, and though everyone is familiar with the three wise men, they are also some of the most mysterious characters from the Bible. According to scripture, they journeyed from an unnamed land to Bethlehem, bearing gifts for Jesus Christ, and then disappeared. They were the first Christian pilgrims, they later became the patron saints of travelers, and their image is on millions of Christmas cards. Nevertheless, over 2,000 years later, little is known of where they came from and where they went, and most of what people think they know about the Magi does not actually come from the Bible but from assorted myths that have emerged over the millennia. The Bible does not, in fact, say that the three men were kings - this was a detail added later. Most startling of all is that the Bible does not even say that there were three men. Moreover, it seems unlikely that the Magi were actually present on the night that Jesus was born. According to the Book of Luke, Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem 40 days after Jesus was born, which means they had remained in Bethlehem for some time after his birth: "And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord." In fact, in the course of describing the visit of the Magi, the Bible clearly notes there had been time enough for Joseph and Mary to find a house in Bethlehem: "On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route." These Magi were wealthy and well-educated. They likely came from Persia, but they had been ordered by King Herod to discover the location of Christ, purportedly so that Herod could pay homage to the child, but in all likelihood to murder the newborn threat to his power. Word quickly reached King Herod of the arrival of a new-born "King of the Jews", and since he was understandably unwilling to allow any threat to his own authority, Herod was determined to do away with this child. He sent soldiers to kill all of the boys that were up to two years old in and around Bethlehem an event known as the "Massacre of the Innocents". It was a tragic event for many families in the city, but Jesus was evidently safe on his way to Egypt with his parents. So what exactly is known of these mysterious figures that lived in the time of Christ? There is still plenty of intrigue and mystery surrounding the story, but it's apparent they were inextricably linked to that of Herod the Great, who ruled over Judea when Jesus was born and who is to this day reviled as the evil king who tried to kill the Christ child during the slaughter of the innocents. Herod, the king that the Romans had placed on a throne he had no right to, was prone to violent rages and extreme paranoia. He had a fearsome reputation, having already killed his own wife, several sons, and hundreds of political opponents, and is said to have suffered from all kinds of ailments, including chronic kidney disease and gangrene. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:38:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Three-Wise-Men-Audiobook/B01MRYDDL5 thebookvoice.com 01:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Three Wise Men Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Biblical Magi Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In almost every nativity scene today are shown three kings presenting gifts to the newborn baby Jesus, and though everyone is familiar with the three wise men, they are also some of the most mysterious characters from the Bible. According to scripture, they journeyed from an unnamed land to Bethlehem, bearing gifts for Jesus Christ, and then disappeared. They were the first Christian pilgrims, they later became the patron saints of travelers, and their image is on millions of Christmas cards. Nevertheless, over 2,000 years later, little is known of where they came from and where they went, and most of what people think they know about the Magi does not actually come from the Bible but from assorted myths that have emerged over the millennia. The Bible does not, in fact, say that the three men were kings - this was a detail added later. Most startling of all is that the Bible does not even say that there were three men. Moreover, it seems unlikely that the Magi were actually present on the night that Jesus was born. According to the Book of Luke, Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem 40 days after Jesus was born, which means they had remained in Bethlehem for some time after his birth: "And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord." In fact, in the course of describing the visit of the Magi, the Bible clearly notes there had been time enough for Joseph and Mary to find a house in Bethlehem: "On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route." These Magi were wealthy and well-educated. They likely came from Persia, but they had been ordered by King Herod to discover the location of Christ, purportedly so that Herod could pay homage to the child, but in all likelihood to murder the newborn threat to his power. Word quickly reached King Herod of the arrival of a new-born "King of the Jews", and since he was understandably unwilling to allow any threat to his own authority, Herod was determined to do away with this child. He sent soldiers to kill all of the boys that were up to two years old in and around Bethlehem an event known as the "Massacre of the Innocents". It was a tragic event for many families in the city, but Jesus was evidently safe on his way to Egypt with his parents. So what exactly is known of these mysterious figures that lived in the time of Christ? There is still plenty of intrigue and mystery surrounding the story, but it's apparent they were inextricably linked to that of Herod the Great, who ruled over Judea when Jesus was born and who is to this day reviled as the evil king who tried to kill the Christ child during the slaughter of the innocents. Herod, the king that the Romans had placed on a throne he had no right to, was prone to violent rages and extreme paranoia. He had a fearsome reputation, having already killed his own wife, several sons, and hundreds of political opponents, and is said to have suffered from all kinds of ailments, including chronic kidney disease and gangrene. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Three Wise Men Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Biblical Magi Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In almost every nativity scene today are shown three kings presenting gifts to the newborn baby Jesus, and though everyone is familiar with the three wise men, they are also some of the most mysterious characters from the Bible. According to scripture, they journeyed from an unnamed land to Bethlehem, bearing gifts for Jesus Christ, and then disappeared. They were the first Christian pilgrims, they later became the patron saints of travelers, and their image is on millions of Christmas cards. Nevertheless, over 2,000 years later, little is known of where they came from and where they went, and most of what people think they know about the Magi does not actually come from the Bible but from assorted myths that have emerged over the millennia. The Bible does not, in fact, say that the three men were kings - this was a detail added later. Most startling of all is that the Bible does not even say that there were three men. Moreover, it seems unlikely that the Magi were actually present on the night that Jesus was born. According to the Book of Luke, Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem 40 days after Jesus was born, which means they had remained in Bethlehem for some time after his birth: "And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord." In fact, in the course of describing the visit of the Magi, the Bible clearly notes there had been time enough for Joseph and Mary to find a house in Bethlehem: "On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route." These Magi were wealthy and well-educated. They likely came from Persia, but they had been ordered by King Herod to discover the location of Christ, purportedly so that Herod could pay homage to the child, but in all likelihood to murder the newborn threat to his power. Word quickly reached King Herod of the arrival of a new-born "King of the Jews", and since he was understandably unwilling to allow any threat to his own authority, Herod was determined to do away with this child. He sent soldiers to kill all of the boys that were up to two years old in and around Bethlehem an event known as the "Massacre of the Innocents". It was a tragic event for many families in the city, but Jesus was evidently safe on his way to Egypt with his parents. So what exactly is known of these mysterious figures that lived in the time of Christ? There is still plenty of intrigue and mystery surrounding the story, but it's apparent they were inextricably linked to that of Herod the Great, who ruled over Judea when Jesus was born and who is to this day reviled as the evil king who tried to kill the Christ child during the slaughter of the innocents. Herod, the king that the Romans had placed on a throne he had no right to, was prone to violent rages and extreme paranoia. He had a fearsome reputation, having already killed his own wife, several sons, and hundreds of political opponents, and is said to have suffered from all kinds of ailments, including chronic kidney disease and gangrene. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Looking-at-Some-of-the-Most-Popular-Figures-and-Events-in-Greek-Mythology-Audiobook/B01COOTH9O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Looking at Some of the Most Popular Figures and Events in Greek Mythology Author: J.D. Rockefeller Narrator: Brittany Bishop Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: J.D. Rockefeller Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The ancient Greeks told stories about their gods, and these stories were later called myths and became part of Greek mythology. Even today, myths about ancient Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes are quite popular. In fact, many of the products we buy today get their names from Greek mythology. The very popular Amazon.com got its name from a race of mythical female warriors. The ever popular, Nike, got its name from the goddess of victory. That's not all. The Titans, the Spartans, and Trojans are popular sports teams, but their names are actually derived from ancient Greek stories. There is no single original text in Greek mythology. In fact, it is known mostly from Greek literature. Among the earliest literary sources are Iliad and Odyssey, epics written by Homer, which date back to the eighth century BC. The epics talk about how the mythical Trojan War was both a divine and human war. The epics don't explain the different gods and goddesses, but assume that the audiences are already familiar with them. A possible contemporary of Homer, Hesiod, wrote Theogony or the Origin of Gods. He mentions the earliest Greek myths in this literary source, including the ones about the origin of the gods and the creation of the world. He also introduces the myths of Prometheus, Pandora, and the Five Ages in another book of his, which went by the name of Works and Days. Basically, stories about ancient Greece have actually been picked up from various literary sources and there are so many gods and goddesses, so many monsters and heroes, and so many places and events to describe. In this book, we will be discussing some of the most popular figures and events of Greek mythology, and we hope you enjoy hearing about them as much as everyone who has known these stories for ages. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J.D. Rockefeller) Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:27:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Looking-at-Some-of-the-Most-Popular-Figures-and-Events-in-Greek-Mythology-Audiobook/B01COOTH9O thebookvoice.com 00:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Looking at Some of the Most Popular Figures and Events in Greek Mythology Author: J.D. Rockefeller Narrator: Brittany Bishop Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: J.D. Rockefeller Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The ancient Greeks told stories about their gods, and these stories were later called myths and became part of Greek mythology. Even today, myths about ancient Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes are quite popular. In fact, many of the products we buy today get their names from Greek mythology. The very popular Amazon.com got its name from a race of mythical female warriors. The ever popular, Nike, got its name from the goddess of victory. That's not all. The Titans, the Spartans, and Trojans are popular sports teams, but their names are actually derived from ancient Greek stories. There is no single original text in Greek mythology. In fact, it is known mostly from Greek literature. Among the earliest literary sources are Iliad and Odyssey, epics written by Homer, which date back to the eighth century BC. The epics talk about how the mythical Trojan War was both a divine and human war. The epics don't explain the different gods and goddesses, but assume that the audiences are already familiar with them. A possible contemporary of Homer, Hesiod, wrote Theogony or the Origin of Gods. He mentions the earliest Greek myths in this literary source, including the ones about the origin of the gods and the creation of the world. He also introduces the myths of Prometheus, Pandora, and the Five Ages in another book of his, which went by the name of Works and Days. Basically, stories about ancient Greece have actually been picked up from various literary sources and there are so many gods and goddesses, so many monsters and heroes, and so many places and events to describe. In this book, we will be discussing some of the most popular figures and events of Greek mythology, and we hope you enjoy hearing about them as much as everyone who has known these stories for ages. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Looking at Some of the Most Popular Figures and Events in Greek Mythology Author: J.D. Rockefeller Narrator: Brittany Bishop Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: J.D. Rockefeller Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The ancient Greeks told stories about their gods, and these stories were later called myths and became part of Greek mythology. Even today, myths about ancient Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes are quite popular. In fact, many of the products we buy today get their names from Greek mythology. The very popular Amazon.com got its name from a race of mythical female warriors. The ever popular, Nike, got its name from the goddess of victory. That's not all. The Titans, the Spartans, and Trojans are popular sports teams, but their names are actually derived from ancient Greek stories. There is no single original text in Greek mythology. In fact, it is known mostly from Greek literature. Among the earliest literary sources are Iliad and Odyssey, epics written by Homer, which date back to the eighth century BC. The epics talk about how the mythical Trojan War was both a divine and human war. The epics don't explain the different gods and goddesses, but assume that the audiences are already familiar with them. A possible contemporary of Homer, Hesiod, wrote Theogony or the Origin of Gods. He mentions the earliest Greek myths in this literary source, including the ones about the origin of the gods and the creation of the world. He also introduces the myths of Prometheus, Pandora, and the Five Ages in another book of his, which went by the name of Works and Days. Basically, stories about ancient Greece have actually been picked up from various literary sources and there are so many gods and goddesses, so many monsters and heroes, and so many places and events to describe. In this book, we will be discussing some of the most popular figures and events of Greek mythology, and we hope you enjoy hearing about them as much as everyone who has known these stories for ages. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Prehistoric-World-Cultures-Audiobook/B071S68BCT Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prehistoric World Cultures Author: Renee Walker Narrator: Todd Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Prehistoric World Cultures provides a broad overview of world prehistory while highlighting significant events, developments, and cultures through time. Organized chronologically and geographically, it gives students a clear understanding of changes through time from the evolution of our species to the development of complex civilizations. The beginning focuses on how archaeologists study past cultures and what kinds of archaeological methods are used to investigate prehistoric sites. The text then presents information on evolution, the beginnings of agriculture, and early complex civilizations such as Mesopotamia and the city-states of the Nile River Valley. Students will also learn about the early cultures of East Asia, the Chinese Empire, South Asia, and ancient India. New World cultures, such as Native American groups, and the Maya, Aztec, and Inca are addressed in the final chapters. Each chapter includes a "Bringing it Together" section that enables students to make important conceptual connections. Key terms and concepts are highlighted at the end of each chapter to improve retention. The text gives students a firm grounding in world history, enabling them to better contextualize current news and events. Published by Cognella Press. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Renee Walker) Thu, 18 May 2017 22:26:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Prehistoric-World-Cultures-Audiobook/B071S68BCT thebookvoice.com 05:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prehistoric World Cultures Author: Renee Walker Narrator: Todd Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Prehistoric World Cultures provides a broad overview of world prehistory while highlighting significant events, developments, and cultures through time. Organized chronologically and geographically, it gives students a clear understanding of changes through time from the evolution of our species to the development of complex civilizations. The beginning focuses on how archaeologists study past cultures and what kinds of archaeological methods are used to investigate prehistoric sites. The text then presents information on evolution, the beginnings of agriculture, and early complex civilizations such as Mesopotamia and the city-states of the Nile River Valley. Students will also learn about the early cultures of East Asia, the Chinese Empire, South Asia, and ancient India. New World cultures, such as Native American groups, and the Maya, Aztec, and Inca are addressed in the final chapters. Each chapter includes a "Bringing it Together" section that enables students to make important conceptual connections. Key terms and concepts are highlighted at the end of each chapter to improve retention. The text gives students a firm grounding in world history, enabling them to better contextualize current news and events. Published by Cognella Press. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prehistoric World Cultures Author: Renee Walker Narrator: Todd Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Prehistoric World Cultures provides a broad overview of world prehistory while highlighting significant events, developments, and cultures through time. Organized chronologically and geographically, it gives students a clear understanding of changes through time from the evolution of our species to the development of complex civilizations. The beginning focuses on how archaeologists study past cultures and what kinds of archaeological methods are used to investigate prehistoric sites. The text then presents information on evolution, the beginnings of agriculture, and early complex civilizations such as Mesopotamia and the city-states of the Nile River Valley. Students will also learn about the early cultures of East Asia, the Chinese Empire, South Asia, and ancient India. New World cultures, such as Native American groups, and the Maya, Aztec, and Inca are addressed in the final chapters. Each chapter includes a "Bringing it Together" section that enables students to make important conceptual connections. Key terms and concepts are highlighted at the end of each chapter to improve retention. The text gives students a firm grounding in world history, enabling them to better contextualize current news and events. Published by Cognella Press. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-the-Roman-Republic-Volume-1-Audiobook/B002V5B3FI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Roman Republic, Volume 1 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-05 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 201 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A History of the Roman Republic is Cyril Robinson's masterpiece. The lucid, beautifully phrased prose of this magnificent work still thrills us today. After almost a century, there is still no serious rival to this amazing work of scholarship. Volume 1 begins in 2000 B.C. with the origin of the Latin people, their relationship to the other Italic tribes, and their long struggle to free themselves from Etruscan domination in the sixth century B.C. We follow as Rome conquers all of Italy by 250 B.C. and finally comes into conflict with the other great power of the Western Mediterranean, Carthage. After almost 50 years of warfare, Carthage and Hannibal are defeated and Rome emerges as the foremost power in the known world. Volume 1 comes to an end with Rome's reluctant entry into the Eastern Mediterranean and her contact with Hellenism in the mid-second century B.C.a contact that will change Rome completely. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cyril Robinson) Fri, 25 Feb 2005 09:24:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-the-Roman-Republic-Volume-1-Audiobook/B002V5B3FI thebookvoice.com 08:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Roman Republic, Volume 1 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-05 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 201 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A History of the Roman Republic is Cyril Robinson's masterpiece. The lucid, beautifully phrased prose of this magnificent work still thrills us today. After almost a century, there is still no serious rival to this amazing work of scholarship. Volume 1 begins in 2000 B.C. with the origin of the Latin people, their relationship to the other Italic tribes, and their long struggle to free themselves from Etruscan domination in the sixth century B.C. We follow as Rome conquers all of Italy by 250 B.C. and finally comes into conflict with the other great power of the Western Mediterranean, Carthage. After almost 50 years of warfare, Carthage and Hannibal are defeated and Rome emerges as the foremost power in the known world. Volume 1 comes to an end with Rome's reluctant entry into the Eastern Mediterranean and her contact with Hellenism in the mid-second century B.C.a contact that will change Rome completely. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Roman Republic, Volume 1 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-05 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 201 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A History of the Roman Republic is Cyril Robinson's masterpiece. The lucid, beautifully phrased prose of this magnificent work still thrills us today. After almost a century, there is still no serious rival to this amazing work of scholarship. Volume 1 begins in 2000 B.C. with the origin of the Latin people, their relationship to the other Italic tribes, and their long struggle to free themselves from Etruscan domination in the sixth century B.C. We follow as Rome conquers all of Italy by 250 B.C. and finally comes into conflict with the other great power of the Western Mediterranean, Carthage. After almost 50 years of warfare, Carthage and Hannibal are defeated and Rome emerges as the foremost power in the known world. Volume 1 comes to an end with Rome's reluctant entry into the Eastern Mediterranean and her contact with Hellenism in the mid-second century B.C.a contact that will change Rome completely. Members Reviews: A splendid read! This is a fascinating look at the development of the Roman Republic. Ultimately, it says as much about the author and his time as it does about the Republic. Listen especially to his extolling of the virtues of Roman discipline and his condemnation of the vices of the oriental kingdoms and the Greeks. This is as much a look at Victorian/Edwardian England as the Roman Republic. As such, it's great read. The narrator is superb. His accent and inflection suit the material perfectly. You, the reader, will be transported to the Explorers' Club in London at the turn of the 20th Century; the smell of tweed and pipe tobacco are palpable. A classic A classic and informative history of the Roman Republic. Be warned, the author presumes the reader already has a working knowledge of classical history. A novice might be lost and confused, especially since the book doesn't follow a continuous narrative, instead jumping back and forth in time. Also be prepared for language that would be considered racist and bigoted today. The author possesses the unique brand of scholarly, dispassionate racism that was common amongst aristocratic Englishmen of the time. Still well worth listening to. Wax Romana to Pax Romana Great listening! Covers the rise of Rome, warts and all. If you recollect hilarious debate in the Life of Brian on "What have the Romans ever done for us?", this book will give the answers, as well as covering the less savoury aspects of the extraordinary epoch. On the narrator: I have a number of downloads narrated by the eccentric Mr Griffin, and have enjoyed them all. Classic, helpful to understanding the Roman world If you could sum up A History of the Roman Republic, Volume 1 in three words, what would they be? I did not know that. Any additional comments? The Roman world, along with the Greeks, and the Hebrews/Christians gave the West its great cultural advantages which has been the reason for the great advancements of western society. One can not understand our world without understanding to some extent what we have inherited from the Romans. He dont like the greeks An easy to understand and well told history of Rome. The narrator is very British, but it didnt bother me much. The authors claim that Hellenism ruins the Roman republic is farfetched, he is talking about the greeks contaminating the roman blood! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-New-Kingdom-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B071JMMBCZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Egyptian Empire at the Peak of Its Power Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it's no wonder that today's world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the Ancient Egyptians all the more remarkable is that Egypt was historically a place of great political turbulence. Its position made it both valuable and vulnerable to tribes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and Ancient Egypt had no shortage of its own internecine warfare. Its most famous conquerors would come from Europe, with Alexander the Great laying the groundwork for the Hellenic Ptolemy line and the Romans extinguishing that line after defeating Cleopatra and driving her to suicide. Among all the periods in ancient Egyptian history, the New Kingdom (ca. 1550-1050 BCEE) is perhaps the best known among non-specialists and Egyptologists alike. The reasons for wide-ranging modern knowledge of the New Kingdom are many and include a wealth of extant written materials, several well-preserved temples, and numerous larger-than-life kings and other personalities. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:44:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-New-Kingdom-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B071JMMBCZ thebookvoice.com 01:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Egyptian Empire at the Peak of Its Power Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it's no wonder that today's world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the Ancient Egyptians all the more remarkable is that Egypt was historically a place of great political turbulence. Its position made it both valuable and vulnerable to tribes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and Ancient Egypt had no shortage of its own internecine warfare. Its most famous conquerors would come from Europe, with Alexander the Great laying the groundwork for the Hellenic Ptolemy line and the Romans extinguishing that line after defeating Cleopatra and driving her to suicide. Among all the periods in ancient Egyptian history, the New Kingdom (ca. 1550-1050 BCEE) is perhaps the best known among non-specialists and Egyptologists alike. The reasons for wide-ranging modern knowledge of the New Kingdom are many and include a wealth of extant written materials, several well-preserved temples, and numerous larger-than-life kings and other personalities. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Egyptian Empire at the Peak of Its Power Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it's no wonder that today's world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the Ancient Egyptians all the more remarkable is that Egypt was historically a place of great political turbulence. Its position made it both valuable and vulnerable to tribes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and Ancient Egypt had no shortage of its own internecine warfare. Its most famous conquerors would come from Europe, with Alexander the Great laying the groundwork for the Hellenic Ptolemy line and the Romans extinguishing that line after defeating Cleopatra and driving her to suicide. Among all the periods in ancient Egyptian history, the New Kingdom (ca. 1550-1050 BCEE) is perhaps the best known among non-specialists and Egyptologists alike. The reasons for wide-ranging modern knowledge of the New Kingdom are many and include a wealth of extant written materials, several well-preserved temples, and numerous larger-than-life kings and other personalities. Members Reviews: Concise introduction to the New Kingdom era of ancient Egyp As usual, the Charles River Editors has done a fine job with their e-book The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt: The History and Legacy of the Egyptian Empire at the Peak of Its Power. This e-book is chock full of information delivered concisely about the three historic kingdoms ages of ancient Egypt. I agree with the e-book that the new kingdom era is the best known ancient Egyptian (the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms) era for non-Egyptologists. I found it interesting that during this era the pharaohs were warrior emperors/kings that led their armies into battle. Itâs also interesting to note that military became professional during this time. This was also the period where pharaohs such as Hatshepsut, Amenhotep III, Akhenaten, Tut, Ramesses the Great, and Ramesses III lived. Anyone interested in a quick synopsis of the New Kingdom era and or ancient Egyptian history, in general, will probably love this book. Everything Great! Fast and as described Everything Great! Fast and as described. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Black-Origins-of-Ancient-Rome-and-Black-Roman-Emperors-Audiobook/B00UAZW5CG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Origins of Ancient Rome and Black Roman Emperors Author: Gert Muller Narrator: Stacy Hinkle Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: Pomegranate Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is the first audiobook of its kind devoted to Black origins of Rome. Listen to the story of civilization being established in Italy and about the mysterious Etruscans. Listen to the story of the African descent of some Roman emperors. A must-listen for those interested in Black origins. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gert Muller) Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:39:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Black-Origins-of-Ancient-Rome-and-Black-Roman-Emperors-Audiobook/B00UAZW5CG thebookvoice.com 01:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Origins of Ancient Rome and Black Roman Emperors Author: Gert Muller Narrator: Stacy Hinkle Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: Pomegranate Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is the first audiobook of its kind devoted to Black origins of Rome. Listen to the story of civilization being established in Italy and about the mysterious Etruscans. Listen to the story of the African descent of some Roman emperors. A must-listen for those interested in Black origins. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Origins of Ancient Rome and Black Roman Emperors Author: Gert Muller Narrator: Stacy Hinkle Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: Pomegranate Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is the first audiobook of its kind devoted to Black origins of Rome. Listen to the story of civilization being established in Italy and about the mysterious Etruscans. Listen to the story of the African descent of some Roman emperors. A must-listen for those interested in Black origins. Members Reviews: Worst narrator ever Would you be willing to try another one of Stacy Hinkles performances? She couldn't pronounce things correctly and sounded like a computer. I couldn't finish listening, despite the fascinating topic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-Analysis-of-SPQR-by-Mary-Beard-Audiobook/B01BUEN21S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary & Analysis of SPQR, by Mary Beard Author: Instaread Narrator: Michael Pauley Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-16 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Summary of SPQR by Mary Beard | Includes Analysis Preview: SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard is a single-volume history of Ancient Rome. The book covers Roman history from its semimythical origins in roughly 753 BC to the decision by Emperor Caracalla in 212 CE to make all free adult males born within the empire Roman citizens.... Please note: This is key takeaways and analysis of the book, and not the original book. Inside this Instaread Summary of SPQR: About the author: With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary, and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways, and analyze them for your convenience. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Instaread) Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:17:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-Analysis-of-SPQR-by-Mary-Beard-Audiobook/B01BUEN21S thebookvoice.com 00:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary & Analysis of SPQR, by Mary Beard Author: Instaread Narrator: Michael Pauley Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-16 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Summary of SPQR by Mary Beard | Includes Analysis Preview: SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard is a single-volume history of Ancient Rome. The book covers Roman history from its semimythical origins in roughly 753 BC to the decision by Emperor Caracalla in 212 CE to make all free adult males born within the empire Roman citizens.... Please note: This is key takeaways and analysis of the book, and not the original book. Inside this Instaread Summary of SPQR: About the author: With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary, and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways, and analyze them for your convenience. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary & Analysis of SPQR, by Mary Beard Author: Instaread Narrator: Michael Pauley Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-16 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Summary of SPQR by Mary Beard | Includes Analysis Preview: SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard is a single-volume history of Ancient Rome. The book covers Roman history from its semimythical origins in roughly 753 BC to the decision by Emperor Caracalla in 212 CE to make all free adult males born within the empire Roman citizens.... Please note: This is key takeaways and analysis of the book, and not the original book. Inside this Instaread Summary of SPQR: About the author: With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary, and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways, and analyze them for your convenience. Members Reviews: ~~ An abbreviated Roman Empire ~~ With the original book being 608 pages long you may want to consider reading this 30 page Instaread summary (think DETAILED review) first to see if you want to delve further in. 8 Key Takeways are presented in this Instaread summary. Here are a couple to whet your appetite: >>>#1 - "The Roman Empire greatly influenced the political geography and political ideas that drive our modern world." >>>#8 - "While historians have more written sources about the ancient Romans than perhaps any other ancient civilization, this knowledge is often limited by a lack of written sources and archaeological evidence." The original book covers the years 753BC to 212CE (AD). History buffs are unlikely to be satisfied with this summary but those who just want a brief glance are going to be thrilled. SPQR - Senatus Populusque Romanus - "the Senate and People of Rome" Having a great influence on our contemporary world, the Roman Empire also influenced the modern map. Many languages also descended from the Romans. The key to Rome's long-term military success was their ability to always having large armies in the field. Who provided all the manpower? Slaves. Lots of interesting facts - summary well worth reading. The author of the original book, Mary Beard, is a British Professor of the classics at Cambridge University. Her style is described as "somewhat academic". Instaread, get rid of the ADS for the Instaread App! How annoying to see it come up in the middle of the Kindle version! One star knocked off for this needless advertising! Once at the end is more than enough! Please note that my review is based on the Instaread summary and NOT the original book. Summary provided in exchange for an honest review. Thanks, Liz SPQR Summary Nicely done with concise analysis, which added a new perspective after having read all 537 wonderful pages of an amazing book by my favorite classisist review This wasn't reflective of the nature of the actual book, which I also read. However it is exactly what it says it is: a very brief summary of a 536 page book. An abbreviated history of the Roman Empire The Roman Empire has had a significant impact on modern society far beyond the few surviving architectural sites, impacting the way the modern world views citizenship and government. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Nubians-Audiobook/B01N685YMM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Nubians Subtitle: The History of One of the Oldest Civilizations in Africa Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: During the several centuries that ancient Egypt stood as one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world, conflicts with its neighbors often played a central role in hieroglyphic texts and art from temples and tombs. The three primary enemies of the Egyptians were the Libyans who occupied the Western Desert and its oases, the so-called Asiatics who lived in the Levant, and finally the Nubians to Egypts south. Among the three peoples, the Nubians were the most "Egyptianized" and at times were integral to the development of Egyptian history. Truly, the Nubians were the greatest of all sub-Saharan peoples in pre-modern times and deserve to be studied in their own right, apart from ancient Egyptian history. Unfortunately, it is often difficult for scholars to separate aspects of ancient Nubian culture that were truly unique and "Nubian" from those elements that were Egyptian, as the Nubians borrowed heavily in terms of culture from their northern neighbor. One historian noted, "As expected, strong Nubian features and dark coloring are seen in their sculpture and relief work. This dynasty ranks as among the greatest, whose fame far outlived its actual tenure on the throne. Especially interesting, it was a member of this dynasty that decreed that no Nehsy (riverine Nubian of the principality of Kush), except such as came for trade or diplomatic reasons, should pass by the Egyptian fortress and cops at the southern end of the Second Nile Cataract. Why would this royal family of Nubian ancestry ban other Nubians from coming into Egyptian territory? Because the Egyptian rulers of Nubian ancestry had become Egyptians culturally; as pharaohs, they exhibited typical Egyptian attitudes and adopted typical Egyptian policies." Robert S. Bianchi went even further: "It is an extremely difficult task to attempt to describe the Nubians during the course of Egypt's New Kingdom, because their presence appears to have virtually evaporated from the archaeological record. The result has been described as a wholesale Nubian assimilation into Egyptian society. This assimilation was so complete that it masked all Nubian ethnic identities insofar as archaeological remains are concerned beneath the impenetrable veneer of Egypt's material culture." An in-depth examination of the ancient Nubians reveals that although the Nubians were closely related culturally in many ways to the Egyptians, they produced a culture that had many of its own unique attributes and was far more advanced than any other culture in sub-Saharan Africa. Although the ancient Nubians get second billing to the Egyptians and are therefore not known as well to the general public, they were truly a remarkable people who left a cultural legacy that has stood the test of time. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 28 Nov 2016 23:50:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Nubians-Audiobook/B01N685YMM thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Nubians Subtitle: The History of One of the Oldest Civilizations in Africa Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: During the several centuries that ancient Egypt stood as one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world, conflicts with its neighbors often played a central role in hieroglyphic texts and art from temples and tombs. The three primary enemies of the Egyptians were the Libyans who occupied the Western Desert and its oases, the so-called Asiatics who lived in the Levant, and finally the Nubians to Egypts south. Among the three peoples, the Nubians were the most "Egyptianized" and at times were integral to the development of Egyptian history. Truly, the Nubians were the greatest of all sub-Saharan peoples in pre-modern times and deserve to be studied in their own right, apart from ancient Egyptian history. Unfortunately, it is often difficult for scholars to separate aspects of ancient Nubian culture that were truly unique and "Nubian" from those elements that were Egyptian, as the Nubians borrowed heavily in terms of culture from their northern neighbor. One historian noted, "As expected, strong Nubian features and dark coloring are seen in their sculpture and relief work. This dynasty ranks as among the greatest, whose fame far outlived its actual tenure on the throne. Especially interesting, it was a member of this dynasty that decreed that no Nehsy (riverine Nubian of the principality of Kush), except such as came for trade or diplomatic reasons, should pass by the Egyptian fortress and cops at the southern end of the Second Nile Cataract. Why would this royal family of Nubian ancestry ban other Nubians from coming into Egyptian territory? Because the Egyptian rulers of Nubian ancestry had become Egyptians culturally; as pharaohs, they exhibited typical Egyptian attitudes and adopted typical Egyptian policies." Robert S. Bianchi went even further: "It is an extremely difficult task to attempt to describe the Nubians during the course of Egypt's New Kingdom, because their presence appears to have virtually evaporated from the archaeological record. The result has been described as a wholesale Nubian assimilation into Egyptian society. This assimilation was so complete that it masked all Nubian ethnic identities insofar as archaeological remains are concerned beneath the impenetrable veneer of Egypt's material culture." An in-depth examination of the ancient Nubians reveals that although the Nubians were closely related culturally in many ways to the Egyptians, they produced a culture that had many of its own unique attributes and was far more advanced than any other culture in sub-Saharan Africa. Although the ancient Nubians get second billing to the Egyptians and are therefore not known as well to the general public, they were truly a remarkable people who left a cultural legacy that has stood the test of time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Nubians Subtitle: The History of One of the Oldest Civilizations in Africa Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: During the several centuries that ancient Egypt stood as one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world, conflicts with its neighbors often played a central role in hieroglyphic texts and art from temples and tombs. The three primary enemies of the Egyptians were the Libyans who occupied the Western Desert and its oases, the so-called Asiatics who lived in the Levant, and finally the Nubians to Egypts south. Among the three peoples, the Nubians were the most "Egyptianized" and at times were integral to the development of Egyptian history. Truly, the Nubians were the greatest of all sub-Saharan peoples in pre-modern times and deserve to be studied in their own right, apart from ancient Egyptian history. Unfortunately, it is often difficult for scholars to separate aspects of ancient Nubian culture that were truly unique and "Nubian" from those elements that were Egyptian, as the Nubians borrowed heavily in terms of culture from their northern neighbor. One historian noted, "As expected, strong Nubian features and dark coloring are seen in their sculpture and relief work. This dynasty ranks as among the greatest, whose fame far outlived its actual tenure on the throne. Especially interesting, it was a member of this dynasty that decreed that no Nehsy (riverine Nubian of the principality of Kush), except such as came for trade or diplomatic reasons, should pass by the Egyptian fortress and cops at the southern end of the Second Nile Cataract. Why would this royal family of Nubian ancestry ban other Nubians from coming into Egyptian territory? Because the Egyptian rulers of Nubian ancestry had become Egyptians culturally; as pharaohs, they exhibited typical Egyptian attitudes and adopted typical Egyptian policies." Robert S. Bianchi went even further: "It is an extremely difficult task to attempt to describe the Nubians during the course of Egypt's New Kingdom, because their presence appears to have virtually evaporated from the archaeological record. The result has been described as a wholesale Nubian assimilation into Egyptian society. This assimilation was so complete that it masked all Nubian ethnic identities insofar as archaeological remains are concerned beneath the impenetrable veneer of Egypt's material culture." An in-depth examination of the ancient Nubians reveals that although the Nubians were closely related culturally in many ways to the Egyptians, they produced a culture that had many of its own unique attributes and was far more advanced than any other culture in sub-Saharan Africa. Although the ancient Nubians get second billing to the Egyptians and are therefore not known as well to the general public, they were truly a remarkable people who left a cultural legacy that has stood the test of time. Members Reviews: outstanding narration and good phonic quick read would recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of the Nubians Couldn't Do It The guy sounded like he had a cold. Too annoying. 5 mins and I was done. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Fierce-Ruthless-Warriors-Who-Shaped-Ancient-History-Vol-II-Audiobook/B01G489052 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fierce Ruthless Warriors Who Shaped Ancient History, Vol. II Subtitle: Hannibal, Julius Caesar, Attila the Hun Author: Andre T. Smith Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this second exclusive volume of ancient leaders, we take an in-depth look at the lives, battles, and accomplishments of three more of the most renowned warrior leaders and the military strategies that made them legendary. Hannibal commanded and managed to sustain his army in the field for 16 years without a single mutiny, through massive military engagements with the Romans, and his would be the greatest army Rome would ever face. He was driven by his lifelong pledge to "never be on friendly terms with the Romans" for their history of attacking trade routes dominated by Phoenicia, and he spoke his oath to his father and before the god, Ba'al, his namesake. It drove him to the most exhaustive and daring trek ever attempted by a marching army, one that took him through Spain and France, across the Alps, and down through the heartland of Rome with thousands of men, horses, and elephants in a campaign that was unprecedented, unexpected by the Romans, and unmatched to this day. Julius Caesar was a man of the people, a brilliant orator and statesman who managed to literally talk his way into the highest position in the Roman Senate. His military exploits have been admired by leaders and historians alike, but he was not always above board in his dealings. As with most leaders of his kind, he gained his reputation, at least in part, by conquering in the name of Rome, and he died by the same underhanded tactics he had dealt to others. Attila ruled from 434 CE until his death in 453, but he began is rise by shedding the blood of his brother. Rome paid him tribute for his protection, but he nevertheless invaded Italy, simply sparing the city in his campaign. He allegedly declined to strike a bargain with the vision of the saints, Peter and Paul, who told him they would strike him dead if he did not make amends with Pope Leo I, and Attila died the following year, telling the world, "There where I have passed the grass will never grow again." bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andre T. Smith) Wed, 25 May 2016 14:24:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Fierce-Ruthless-Warriors-Who-Shaped-Ancient-History-Vol-II-Audiobook/B01G489052 thebookvoice.com 04:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fierce Ruthless Warriors Who Shaped Ancient History, Vol. II Subtitle: Hannibal, Julius Caesar, Attila the Hun Author: Andre T. Smith Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this second exclusive volume of ancient leaders, we take an in-depth look at the lives, battles, and accomplishments of three more of the most renowned warrior leaders and the military strategies that made them legendary. Hannibal commanded and managed to sustain his army in the field for 16 years without a single mutiny, through massive military engagements with the Romans, and his would be the greatest army Rome would ever face. He was driven by his lifelong pledge to "never be on friendly terms with the Romans" for their history of attacking trade routes dominated by Phoenicia, and he spoke his oath to his father and before the god, Ba'al, his namesake. It drove him to the most exhaustive and daring trek ever attempted by a marching army, one that took him through Spain and France, across the Alps, and down through the heartland of Rome with thousands of men, horses, and elephants in a campaign that was unprecedented, unexpected by the Romans, and unmatched to this day. Julius Caesar was a man of the people, a brilliant orator and statesman who managed to literally talk his way into the highest position in the Roman Senate. His military exploits have been admired by leaders and historians alike, but he was not always above board in his dealings. As with most leaders of his kind, he gained his reputation, at least in part, by conquering in the name of Rome, and he died by the same underhanded tactics he had dealt to others. Attila ruled from 434 CE until his death in 453, but he began is rise by shedding the blood of his brother. Rome paid him tribute for his protection, but he nevertheless invaded Italy, simply sparing the city in his campaign. He allegedly declined to strike a bargain with the vision of the saints, Peter and Paul, who told him they would strike him dead if he did not make amends with Pope Leo I, and Attila died the following year, telling the world, "There where I have passed the grass will never grow again." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fierce Ruthless Warriors Who Shaped Ancient History, Vol. II Subtitle: Hannibal, Julius Caesar, Attila the Hun Author: Andre T. Smith Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this second exclusive volume of ancient leaders, we take an in-depth look at the lives, battles, and accomplishments of three more of the most renowned warrior leaders and the military strategies that made them legendary. Hannibal commanded and managed to sustain his army in the field for 16 years without a single mutiny, through massive military engagements with the Romans, and his would be the greatest army Rome would ever face. He was driven by his lifelong pledge to "never be on friendly terms with the Romans" for their history of attacking trade routes dominated by Phoenicia, and he spoke his oath to his father and before the god, Ba'al, his namesake. It drove him to the most exhaustive and daring trek ever attempted by a marching army, one that took him through Spain and France, across the Alps, and down through the heartland of Rome with thousands of men, horses, and elephants in a campaign that was unprecedented, unexpected by the Romans, and unmatched to this day. Julius Caesar was a man of the people, a brilliant orator and statesman who managed to literally talk his way into the highest position in the Roman Senate. His military exploits have been admired by leaders and historians alike, but he was not always above board in his dealings. As with most leaders of his kind, he gained his reputation, at least in part, by conquering in the name of Rome, and he died by the same underhanded tactics he had dealt to others. Attila ruled from 434 CE until his death in 453, but he began is rise by shedding the blood of his brother. Rome paid him tribute for his protection, but he nevertheless invaded Italy, simply sparing the city in his campaign. He allegedly declined to strike a bargain with the vision of the saints, Peter and Paul, who told him they would strike him dead if he did not make amends with Pope Leo I, and Attila died the following year, telling the world, "There where I have passed the grass will never grow again." Members Reviews: History comes alive when you enjoy to read this . This story is very good. I love this story.Its a great book in which history comes alive through reading .Every volume in the book is hold some heroic actions and great worriers legendary life . This is the second part of this book in which we see the names Hannibal ,Julius Caesar , Attila the Hum throughout the story . Their stories are filled with hostility and bravery, governments and mediation, revolutionary strategies and personal crises. And each of these men made a mark on history as someone who followed the beat of his own drummer, employing his vision and drive for control to achieve some of the most remarkable feats ever accomplished in military history. Its great view about the history . Everyone need to read this . Entertaining! It's funny how you can learn so much from such an entertaining book. The author must be a History teacher, otherwise it is impossible to know so much and tell it an interesting way, to capture the attention even of those who do not like reading about history so much. Pretty informative and these people are really those who have shaped history, for bad or for good, and it is good to read and inform yourself about them. Well done Wow! What a great book. I have actually learned a lot from the history. Specifically, the ancient history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/After-Eden-Audiobook/B00EZQWLP2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After Eden Subtitle: The Evolution of Human Domination Author: Kirkpatrick Sale Narrator: Gary Regal Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When did the human species turn against the planet that we depend on for survival? Human industry and consumption of resources have altered the climate, polluted the water and soil, destroyed ecosystems, and rendered many species extinct, vastly increasing the likelihood of an ecological catastrophe. How did humankind come to rule nature to such an extent? To regard the planet's resources and creatures as ours for the taking? To find ourselves on a seemingly relentless path toward ecocide? In After Eden, Kirkpatrick Sale answers these questions in a radically new way. Integrating research in paleontology, archaeology, and anthropology, he points to the beginning of big-game hunting as the origin of Homo sapiens' estrangement from the natural world. Sale contends that a new, recognizably modern human culture based on the hunting of large animals developed in Africa some 70,000 years ago in response to a fierce plunge in worldwide temperature triggered by an enormous volcanic explosion in Asia. Tracing the migration of populations and the development of hunting thousands of years forward in time, he shows that hunting became increasingly adversarial in relation to the environment as people fought over scarce prey during Europe's glacial period between 35,000 and 10,000 years ago. By the end of that era, humans' idea that they were the superior species on the planet, free to exploit other species toward their own ends, was well established. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating book!" (Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future) "After Eden is a thought-provoking attempt to understand the rapacity that is now so clearly characteristic of homo sapiens...." (The Independent Weekly) "This is a highly readable book. The value of this study is that it investigates an achievement that many take for granted (humans becoming the dominant species on this planet)." (Environmental History) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kirkpatrick Sale) Fri, 06 Sep 2013 05:52:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/After-Eden-Audiobook/B00EZQWLP2 thebookvoice.com 06:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After Eden Subtitle: The Evolution of Human Domination Author: Kirkpatrick Sale Narrator: Gary Regal Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When did the human species turn against the planet that we depend on for survival? Human industry and consumption of resources have altered the climate, polluted the water and soil, destroyed ecosystems, and rendered many species extinct, vastly increasing the likelihood of an ecological catastrophe. How did humankind come to rule nature to such an extent? To regard the planet's resources and creatures as ours for the taking? To find ourselves on a seemingly relentless path toward ecocide? In After Eden, Kirkpatrick Sale answers these questions in a radically new way. Integrating research in paleontology, archaeology, and anthropology, he points to the beginning of big-game hunting as the origin of Homo sapiens' estrangement from the natural world. Sale contends that a new, recognizably modern human culture based on the hunting of large animals developed in Africa some 70,000 years ago in response to a fierce plunge in worldwide temperature triggered by an enormous volcanic explosion in Asia. Tracing the migration of populations and the development of hunting thousands of years forward in time, he shows that hunting became increasingly adversarial in relation to the environment as people fought over scarce prey during Europe's glacial period between 35,000 and 10,000 years ago. By the end of that era, humans' idea that they were the superior species on the planet, free to exploit other species toward their own ends, was well established. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating book!" (Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future) "After Eden is a thought-provoking attempt to understand the rapacity that is now so clearly characteristic of homo sapiens...." (The Independent Weekly) "This is a highly readable book. The value of this study is that it investigates an achievement that many take for granted (humans becoming the dominant species on this planet)." (Environmental History) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After Eden Subtitle: The Evolution of Human Domination Author: Kirkpatrick Sale Narrator: Gary Regal Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When did the human species turn against the planet that we depend on for survival? Human industry and consumption of resources have altered the climate, polluted the water and soil, destroyed ecosystems, and rendered many species extinct, vastly increasing the likelihood of an ecological catastrophe. How did humankind come to rule nature to such an extent? To regard the planet's resources and creatures as ours for the taking? To find ourselves on a seemingly relentless path toward ecocide? In After Eden, Kirkpatrick Sale answers these questions in a radically new way. Integrating research in paleontology, archaeology, and anthropology, he points to the beginning of big-game hunting as the origin of Homo sapiens' estrangement from the natural world. Sale contends that a new, recognizably modern human culture based on the hunting of large animals developed in Africa some 70,000 years ago in response to a fierce plunge in worldwide temperature triggered by an enormous volcanic explosion in Asia. Tracing the migration of populations and the development of hunting thousands of years forward in time, he shows that hunting became increasingly adversarial in relation to the environment as people fought over scarce prey during Europe's glacial period between 35,000 and 10,000 years ago. By the end of that era, humans' idea that they were the superior species on the planet, free to exploit other species toward their own ends, was well established. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating book!" (Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future) "After Eden is a thought-provoking attempt to understand the rapacity that is now so clearly characteristic of homo sapiens...." (The Independent Weekly) "This is a highly readable book. The value of this study is that it investigates an achievement that many take for granted (humans becoming the dominant species on this planet)." (Environmental History) Members Reviews: Interesting perspective It is an interesting perspective on human development. Speculating on how we got here is always entertaining. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Wandering-Greeks-Audiobook/B00KHUZNW8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wandering Greeks Subtitle: The Ancient Greek Diaspora from the Age of Homer to the Death of Alexander the Great Author: Robert Garland Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Most classical authors and modern historians depict the ancient Greek world as essentially stable and even static, once the so-called colonization movement came to an end. But Robert Garland argues that the Greeks were highly mobile, that their movement was essential to the survival, success, and sheer sustainability of their society, and that this wandering became a defining characteristic of their culture. Addressing a neglected but essential subject, Wandering Greeks focuses on the diaspora of tens of thousands of people between about 700 and 325 BCE, demonstrating the degree to which Greeks were liable to be forced to leave their homes due to political upheaval, oppression, poverty, warfare, or simply a desire to better themselves. Attempting to enter into the mind-set of these wanderers, the book provides an insightful and sympathetic account of what it meant for ancient Greeks to part from everyone and everything they held dear, to start a new life elsewhere - or even to become homeless, living on the open road or on the high seas with no end to their journey in sight. Each chapter identifies a specific kind of "wanderer", including the overseas settler, the deportee, the evacuee, the asylum-seeker, the fugitive, the economic migrant, and the itinerant, and the book also addresses repatriation and the idea of the "portable polis". The result is a vivid and unique portrait of ancient Greece as a culture of displaced persons. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Garland) Fri, 23 May 2014 00:49:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Wandering-Greeks-Audiobook/B00KHUZNW8 thebookvoice.com 07:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wandering Greeks Subtitle: The Ancient Greek Diaspora from the Age of Homer to the Death of Alexander the Great Author: Robert Garland Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Most classical authors and modern historians depict the ancient Greek world as essentially stable and even static, once the so-called colonization movement came to an end. But Robert Garland argues that the Greeks were highly mobile, that their movement was essential to the survival, success, and sheer sustainability of their society, and that this wandering became a defining characteristic of their culture. Addressing a neglected but essential subject, Wandering Greeks focuses on the diaspora of tens of thousands of people between about 700 and 325 BCE, demonstrating the degree to which Greeks were liable to be forced to leave their homes due to political upheaval, oppression, poverty, warfare, or simply a desire to better themselves. Attempting to enter into the mind-set of these wanderers, the book provides an insightful and sympathetic account of what it meant for ancient Greeks to part from everyone and everything they held dear, to start a new life elsewhere - or even to become homeless, living on the open road or on the high seas with no end to their journey in sight. Each chapter identifies a specific kind of "wanderer", including the overseas settler, the deportee, the evacuee, the asylum-seeker, the fugitive, the economic migrant, and the itinerant, and the book also addresses repatriation and the idea of the "portable polis". The result is a vivid and unique portrait of ancient Greece as a culture of displaced persons. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wandering Greeks Subtitle: The Ancient Greek Diaspora from the Age of Homer to the Death of Alexander the Great Author: Robert Garland Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Most classical authors and modern historians depict the ancient Greek world as essentially stable and even static, once the so-called colonization movement came to an end. But Robert Garland argues that the Greeks were highly mobile, that their movement was essential to the survival, success, and sheer sustainability of their society, and that this wandering became a defining characteristic of their culture. Addressing a neglected but essential subject, Wandering Greeks focuses on the diaspora of tens of thousands of people between about 700 and 325 BCE, demonstrating the degree to which Greeks were liable to be forced to leave their homes due to political upheaval, oppression, poverty, warfare, or simply a desire to better themselves. Attempting to enter into the mind-set of these wanderers, the book provides an insightful and sympathetic account of what it meant for ancient Greeks to part from everyone and everything they held dear, to start a new life elsewhere - or even to become homeless, living on the open road or on the high seas with no end to their journey in sight. Each chapter identifies a specific kind of "wanderer", including the overseas settler, the deportee, the evacuee, the asylum-seeker, the fugitive, the economic migrant, and the itinerant, and the book also addresses repatriation and the idea of the "portable polis". The result is a vivid and unique portrait of ancient Greece as a culture of displaced persons. Members Reviews: Audible, fix your lousy review framework The "story" star rating is inapplicable, as this is not a narrative history (but it is impossible to leave a review without rating the "story" - one wonders how the "story" is rated on self-help titles). The book is a well-written survey monograph focusing on exile and expatriate life in ancient Greece. It's one of the better written (and better read) historical monographs available on Audible (note to Audible: more historical monographs!), but I wouldn't recommend it for casual listeners with no background in classics; it's not a narrative, and it digs fairly deeply into ancient Greek sources and archaeology. Not your run of the mill study of the greek world I was expecting to enjoy listening to RG's book and i was right... Well done ! p.s : the quotations are an integral part of an unabridged book and you get used to them ... Please remove the footnotes from reading. Would you try another book from Robert Garland and/or John Lee? Sure, but please don't include the citations in the recording. How could the performance have been better? Omitting the citations would have made the narration bearable. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Wandering Greeks? The citations. Just awful. Any additional comments? Please remove the footnotes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Art-of-War-Audiobook/B073RRV78S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of War Author: Sun Tzu, Lionel Giles Narrator: Denis Daly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Sun Tzu on The Art of War The oldest military treatise in the world Translated by Lionel Giles. Narrated by Denis Daly. Although the historicity of Sun Tzu is today in dispute, his short treatise on the art of war has remained a preeminent classic of military philosophy and practice. In this small audiobook, the author describes in trenchant detail the approach and methods required for success in any combative endeavor. The principles he enunciates have been widely applied not only by leaders in the military but also in business, politics, sports, and education. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sun Tzu) Mon, 31 Jul 2017 07:13:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Art-of-War-Audiobook/B073RRV78S thebookvoice.com 01:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of War Author: Sun Tzu, Lionel Giles Narrator: Denis Daly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Sun Tzu on The Art of War The oldest military treatise in the world Translated by Lionel Giles. Narrated by Denis Daly. Although the historicity of Sun Tzu is today in dispute, his short treatise on the art of war has remained a preeminent classic of military philosophy and practice. In this small audiobook, the author describes in trenchant detail the approach and methods required for success in any combative endeavor. The principles he enunciates have been widely applied not only by leaders in the military but also in business, politics, sports, and education. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of War Author: Sun Tzu, Lionel Giles Narrator: Denis Daly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Sun Tzu on The Art of War The oldest military treatise in the world Translated by Lionel Giles. Narrated by Denis Daly. Although the historicity of Sun Tzu is today in dispute, his short treatise on the art of war has remained a preeminent classic of military philosophy and practice. In this small audiobook, the author describes in trenchant detail the approach and methods required for success in any combative endeavor. The principles he enunciates have been widely applied not only by leaders in the military but also in business, politics, sports, and education. Members Reviews: It does give a good history of the various versions of the book and ... It's hard to figure out which part of this is the actual writing and which is a narrative about the writing. It also goes into a lot of Chines Dynasty history that I wasn't too interested in delving as deep as it got. It does give a good history of the various versions of the book and who may or may not have written it. Great book. To defeat your neighbor (LOL) Proof of Chinese wisdom. The true art will be not to have wars at all. Five Stars Great read and commentary on the classic war strategy book that offers advice applicable to any facet of life. Boldface type makes it work This is the only copy of the art of war that I've come across which provides the original text in boldface type so that you can read it that having to wait three pages and pages of commentary . Five Stars I would enjoy a modern treatise of this book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Worlds-Greatest-Civilizations-The-History-and-Culture-of-Ancient-Sparta-Audiobook/B0733H8QCW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of Ancient Sparta Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There have been no shortage of great warrior societies in history, including the Romans, Mongols, Macedonians, and Vikings, the list goes on. Yet one humble city in particular, nestled in a valley near the Eurotas River in the Greek region of the Peloponnese and once ridiculed as little more than a cluster of villages inhabited by uncouth shepherds, produced the most famous warrior elite the world has ever known. The most unique city-state in Ancient Greece was Sparta, which continues to fascinate contemporaneous society. It is not entirely clear why Sparta placed such a great emphasis on having a militaristic society, but the result was that military fitness was a preoccupation from birth. If a Spartan baby did not appear physically fit at birth, it was left to die. Spartan children underwent military training around the age of seven years old, and every male had to join the army around the age of 18. The Spartans, whose carefully constructed approach to warfare and - there is no other word for it - Spartan way of life, earned the grudging admiration of all of Greece and succeeded in establishing themselves in the years following the reforms of the semi-legendary ruler Lycurgus as the greatest military force in all of Hellas. Athens might have the mightiest fleet and the greatest cadre of philosophers and dramatists, Thessaly might have had the most vaunted cavalry, and the great city-states of Argos, Thebes and Corinth all had their own claims to fame, but on the battlefield the Spartan phalanx stood without peer. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:20:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Worlds-Greatest-Civilizations-The-History-and-Culture-of-Ancient-Sparta-Audiobook/B0733H8QCW thebookvoice.com 01:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of Ancient Sparta Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There have been no shortage of great warrior societies in history, including the Romans, Mongols, Macedonians, and Vikings, the list goes on. Yet one humble city in particular, nestled in a valley near the Eurotas River in the Greek region of the Peloponnese and once ridiculed as little more than a cluster of villages inhabited by uncouth shepherds, produced the most famous warrior elite the world has ever known. The most unique city-state in Ancient Greece was Sparta, which continues to fascinate contemporaneous society. It is not entirely clear why Sparta placed such a great emphasis on having a militaristic society, but the result was that military fitness was a preoccupation from birth. If a Spartan baby did not appear physically fit at birth, it was left to die. Spartan children underwent military training around the age of seven years old, and every male had to join the army around the age of 18. The Spartans, whose carefully constructed approach to warfare and - there is no other word for it - Spartan way of life, earned the grudging admiration of all of Greece and succeeded in establishing themselves in the years following the reforms of the semi-legendary ruler Lycurgus as the greatest military force in all of Hellas. Athens might have the mightiest fleet and the greatest cadre of philosophers and dramatists, Thessaly might have had the most vaunted cavalry, and the great city-states of Argos, Thebes and Corinth all had their own claims to fame, but on the battlefield the Spartan phalanx stood without peer. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of Ancient Sparta Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There have been no shortage of great warrior societies in history, including the Romans, Mongols, Macedonians, and Vikings, the list goes on. Yet one humble city in particular, nestled in a valley near the Eurotas River in the Greek region of the Peloponnese and once ridiculed as little more than a cluster of villages inhabited by uncouth shepherds, produced the most famous warrior elite the world has ever known. The most unique city-state in Ancient Greece was Sparta, which continues to fascinate contemporaneous society. It is not entirely clear why Sparta placed such a great emphasis on having a militaristic society, but the result was that military fitness was a preoccupation from birth. If a Spartan baby did not appear physically fit at birth, it was left to die. Spartan children underwent military training around the age of seven years old, and every male had to join the army around the age of 18. The Spartans, whose carefully constructed approach to warfare and - there is no other word for it - Spartan way of life, earned the grudging admiration of all of Greece and succeeded in establishing themselves in the years following the reforms of the semi-legendary ruler Lycurgus as the greatest military force in all of Hellas. Athens might have the mightiest fleet and the greatest cadre of philosophers and dramatists, Thessaly might have had the most vaunted cavalry, and the great city-states of Argos, Thebes and Corinth all had their own claims to fame, but on the battlefield the Spartan phalanx stood without peer. Members Reviews: Sparta Excellent book describing the city-state Sparta of ancient Greece. Worth noting that the rest of the Aegean sea municipalities held Sparta in awe because of their military and strict code of living from whence the word 'spartan' comes from. Eventually, history turn of events, about 200B.C. Sparta was more or less destroyed by other enemies and huge armies in the surrounding countries. Sparta set an example of discipline for many future warrior cultures. Excellent Context for Learning About Sparta Most people have heard about the Spartans. Especially Leonidas at Thermopylae. This book puts everything you know about Sparta into context starting from their history in the Trojan War to their days as a tourist attraction for wealthy Romans. Lots of detail about their Historical Legacy and pictures of the area where Thermopylae occurred. Great primer if one is interested in Spartan history A great start for one interested in history. Definitely worth the small price. You will learn a lot about them. The 300 An excellent starting point for directional and detailed study of various political, cultural and military inquiries. The origins, strategies and battles of "The 300" was fascinating. Great insight into one of the greatest warrior cultures on earth This is an excellent, short history of Sparta and it's traditions. An easy read that provides great insight to the rise and decline of one of the greatest warrior cultures in history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Birth-of-Politics-Audiobook/B014JUJXK4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Birth of Politics Subtitle: Eight Greek and Roman Political Ideas and Why They Matter Author: Melissa Lane Narrator: Judith West Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In The Birth of Politics, Melissa Lane introduces the listener to the foundations of Western political thought, from the Greeks, who invented democracy, to the Romans, who created a republic and then transformed it into an empire. Tracing the origins of our political concepts from Socrates to Plutarch to Cicero, Lane reminds us that the birth of politics was a story as much of individuals as ideas. Scouring the speeches of lawyers alongside the speculations of philosophers and the reflections of ex-slaves next to the popular comedies and tragedies of the Greek and Roman stages, this book brings ancient ideas to life in unexpected ways. Lane shows how the Greeks and Romans defined politics with distinctive concepts, vocabulary, and practices - all of which continue to influence politics and political aspirations around the world today. She focuses on eight political ideas from the Greco-Roman world that are especially influential today: justice, virtue, constitution, democracy, citizenship, cosmopolitanism, republic, and sovereignty. Lane also describes how the ancient formulations of these ideas often challenge widely held modern assumptions - for example, that it is possible to have political equality despite great economic inequality or that political regimes can be indifferent to the moral character of their citizens. A stimulating introduction to the origins of our political ideas and ideals, The Birth of Politics demonstrates how much we still have to learn from the political genius of the Greeks and Romans. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Melissa Lane) Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:33:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Birth-of-Politics-Audiobook/B014JUJXK4 thebookvoice.com 10:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Birth of Politics Subtitle: Eight Greek and Roman Political Ideas and Why They Matter Author: Melissa Lane Narrator: Judith West Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In The Birth of Politics, Melissa Lane introduces the listener to the foundations of Western political thought, from the Greeks, who invented democracy, to the Romans, who created a republic and then transformed it into an empire. Tracing the origins of our political concepts from Socrates to Plutarch to Cicero, Lane reminds us that the birth of politics was a story as much of individuals as ideas. Scouring the speeches of lawyers alongside the speculations of philosophers and the reflections of ex-slaves next to the popular comedies and tragedies of the Greek and Roman stages, this book brings ancient ideas to life in unexpected ways. Lane shows how the Greeks and Romans defined politics with distinctive concepts, vocabulary, and practices - all of which continue to influence politics and political aspirations around the world today. She focuses on eight political ideas from the Greco-Roman world that are especially influential today: justice, virtue, constitution, democracy, citizenship, cosmopolitanism, republic, and sovereignty. Lane also describes how the ancient formulations of these ideas often challenge widely held modern assumptions - for example, that it is possible to have political equality despite great economic inequality or that political regimes can be indifferent to the moral character of their citizens. A stimulating introduction to the origins of our political ideas and ideals, The Birth of Politics demonstrates how much we still have to learn from the political genius of the Greeks and Romans. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Birth of Politics Subtitle: Eight Greek and Roman Political Ideas and Why They Matter Author: Melissa Lane Narrator: Judith West Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In The Birth of Politics, Melissa Lane introduces the listener to the foundations of Western political thought, from the Greeks, who invented democracy, to the Romans, who created a republic and then transformed it into an empire. Tracing the origins of our political concepts from Socrates to Plutarch to Cicero, Lane reminds us that the birth of politics was a story as much of individuals as ideas. Scouring the speeches of lawyers alongside the speculations of philosophers and the reflections of ex-slaves next to the popular comedies and tragedies of the Greek and Roman stages, this book brings ancient ideas to life in unexpected ways. Lane shows how the Greeks and Romans defined politics with distinctive concepts, vocabulary, and practices - all of which continue to influence politics and political aspirations around the world today. She focuses on eight political ideas from the Greco-Roman world that are especially influential today: justice, virtue, constitution, democracy, citizenship, cosmopolitanism, republic, and sovereignty. Lane also describes how the ancient formulations of these ideas often challenge widely held modern assumptions - for example, that it is possible to have political equality despite great economic inequality or that political regimes can be indifferent to the moral character of their citizens. A stimulating introduction to the origins of our political ideas and ideals, The Birth of Politics demonstrates how much we still have to learn from the political genius of the Greeks and Romans. Members Reviews: Five Stars A most exciting book about ancient political philosophy. Breathes fresh air into the subject An exciting book that breathes fresh air into the subject illuminating the reader about yesterday and today. Ancient Greek and Roman political thought and its ongoing impact This book discusses the major political insights and practices from the Greek and Roman era, how they evolved and how they impact us today. Democracy, for example, in Greek society is not like democracy today. Back then its practice was restricted to male citizens of the polis, with perhaps others who had special status. Some even saw democracy as a bad thing, possibly resulting in mob rule, or at least rule by the ruffians. Plato's republic provided an answer to this by anointing philosophers king, or at least by making philosophers out of kings. This tension between the ruler and the ruled continues to this day, as our American representative democracy can appear to have steered far from the ideal of representation based on principle. Author Lane covers a total of eight concepts including democracy, justice, constitution, virtue, citizenship, cosmopolitanism, republic and sovereignty. It's fascinating how the philosophical ground rules established more than 1800 years are still valid, as we deal with in our own presidential electoral process with issues like citizenship (immigration and so-called anchor babies); cosmopolitanism, with the shrinking of the world by communications and travel technology; sovereignty, with border control and submission to international bodies. The ancient Greeks and Romans began this conversation and it is still going on. A good one... Exceptional book. I like this book because it lays out the main themes and provides good background on each. It makes the book enjoyable to read. I recommend it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Mythology-Audiobook/B073X4PB3G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-17 Publisher: IntroBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Greek mythology is the repertoire of myths and teachings that originated in ancient Greece on a wide spectrum of topics like their gods, heroes, the different ritual practices, the phenomenon of nature, and the significance of their cult. These myths and teachings come in the form of stories which have been told and retold from one generation to another, and today, these stories are popular among people around the world. Many stories which are considered to be a part of Greek mythology today have had their roots in other cultures and myths. While the Greek mythology is considered to be 2500 years old, some stories that have originated in a different culture may be more than 4500 years old. In addition to narratives, Greek myths are present in the form of sculptures, paintings, and other representational arts. Vase paintings and votive gifts were the most common mediums of showcasing such arts. The most renowned literary source for Greek mythology has been Homer's poems and epics. Other luminaries who are known to have contributed to the Greek myths are Plutarch and Pausanias. Greek mythology has had a great impact on the culture, art, and literature of Greece. Whether it was ancient poets or contemporary ones, Greek mythology has been the source of inspiration of many luminaries in the literary world. Many artists have been influenced by Greek mythology as well. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (IntroBooks) Mon, 17 Jul 2017 23:01:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Mythology-Audiobook/B073X4PB3G thebookvoice.com 00:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-17 Publisher: IntroBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Greek mythology is the repertoire of myths and teachings that originated in ancient Greece on a wide spectrum of topics like their gods, heroes, the different ritual practices, the phenomenon of nature, and the significance of their cult. These myths and teachings come in the form of stories which have been told and retold from one generation to another, and today, these stories are popular among people around the world. Many stories which are considered to be a part of Greek mythology today have had their roots in other cultures and myths. While the Greek mythology is considered to be 2500 years old, some stories that have originated in a different culture may be more than 4500 years old. In addition to narratives, Greek myths are present in the form of sculptures, paintings, and other representational arts. Vase paintings and votive gifts were the most common mediums of showcasing such arts. The most renowned literary source for Greek mythology has been Homer's poems and epics. Other luminaries who are known to have contributed to the Greek myths are Plutarch and Pausanias. Greek mythology has had a great impact on the culture, art, and literature of Greece. Whether it was ancient poets or contemporary ones, Greek mythology has been the source of inspiration of many luminaries in the literary world. Many artists have been influenced by Greek mythology as well. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-17 Publisher: IntroBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Greek mythology is the repertoire of myths and teachings that originated in ancient Greece on a wide spectrum of topics like their gods, heroes, the different ritual practices, the phenomenon of nature, and the significance of their cult. These myths and teachings come in the form of stories which have been told and retold from one generation to another, and today, these stories are popular among people around the world. Many stories which are considered to be a part of Greek mythology today have had their roots in other cultures and myths. While the Greek mythology is considered to be 2500 years old, some stories that have originated in a different culture may be more than 4500 years old. In addition to narratives, Greek myths are present in the form of sculptures, paintings, and other representational arts. Vase paintings and votive gifts were the most common mediums of showcasing such arts. The most renowned literary source for Greek mythology has been Homer's poems and epics. Other luminaries who are known to have contributed to the Greek myths are Plutarch and Pausanias. Greek mythology has had a great impact on the culture, art, and literature of Greece. Whether it was ancient poets or contemporary ones, Greek mythology has been the source of inspiration of many luminaries in the literary world. Many artists have been influenced by Greek mythology as well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Roman-Greece-Audiobook/B01N3WAE90 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Greece Subtitle: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome's Conquest of Greece and Assimilation of Greek Culture Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Graeco-Roman relations in the ancient world are normally assumed to date, essentially, from 146 BC when Rome organized its supervision of Greece through its governors in Macedonia. In fact, the first direct interactions of any note between the two come about during the first Illyrian War in 229 B.C, although, of course there had been contacts of numerous kinds even prior to this date. Phillip V of Macedon had allied himself with Hannibal and that, in itself, guaranteed, at some point, that the Romans would turn their full attention to the eastern Mediterranean area, if for no other reason than to settle that outstanding score once and for all. Phillip was defeated in 197 BC at the Battle of Cynoscephalae and his son Perseus, at Pydna in 168 BC. Following these defeats, Macedonia was divided into four republics under Roman governorship, but the rest of Greece was left relatively free from direct Roman rule. In due course, opposition to Rome's increasing domination of the region led to the establishment of the Achaean League, comprising a number of city states, headed by Corinth, to oppose the Romans. As this suggests, in the early years of the Principate, despite growing Philhellenism in the Empire, the vast majority of Greeks, with the notable exception of Sparta, were very unwilling subjects of Rome. There was unrest in the Augustan period (27 BC - AD 14), particularly in Athens, and the imperial cult made little or no headway until the time of Nero (AD 54 - 68), who, along with Hadrian much later (AD 117 - 138), took a special interest in Greece and all things Greek. Nero, for example began the work on the Corinth canal, using slave labor, of course, and Hadrian completed a number of projects that are dealt with later in some detail. The antagonism that the majority of Greeks felt towards Rome was not helped by Caesar's foundation of a Roman colony at Corinth in 44 BC and another by Augustus at Nicopolis in 31 BC. In both cases the establishment of the colonies had led to the forcible removal of the indigenous populations to make room for the colonists. What was, however, even more resented was what the Greeks considered to be the pillage of their culture and heritage. Various emperors systematically looted Greek temples and public buildings of their sculptures and other priceless works of art, taking them back to adorn the homes of the rich or public buildings in Rome. The pillage of Greek heritage extended to attempts to absorb Greek cults, and Suetonius records the ultimately failed attempt to transfer the whole Eleusinian mystery cult to Rome. However, despite the ravages wrought on the Greek cities and their populations by Roman rule, in the end the Hellenism that came to be such a feature of the Roman Empire actually did more to secure the continuation of Greek culture and heritage than anything the Greeks themselves could have done. It can be argued that Roman culture was, indeed, Graeco-Roman rather than Roman. It was the Greek language that served as the lingua franca in the Eastern Empire and much of the west including Italy. Many Greek intellectuals, including Galen, were based in Rome and the Roman aristocracy more and more came to embrace Greek literature and philosophy. Homer's epics inspired Virgil's Aeneid and Seneca wrote in Greek. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:28:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Roman-Greece-Audiobook/B01N3WAE90 thebookvoice.com 01:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Greece Subtitle: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome's Conquest of Greece and Assimilation of Greek Culture Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Graeco-Roman relations in the ancient world are normally assumed to date, essentially, from 146 BC when Rome organized its supervision of Greece through its governors in Macedonia. In fact, the first direct interactions of any note between the two come about during the first Illyrian War in 229 B.C, although, of course there had been contacts of numerous kinds even prior to this date. Phillip V of Macedon had allied himself with Hannibal and that, in itself, guaranteed, at some point, that the Romans would turn their full attention to the eastern Mediterranean area, if for no other reason than to settle that outstanding score once and for all. Phillip was defeated in 197 BC at the Battle of Cynoscephalae and his son Perseus, at Pydna in 168 BC. Following these defeats, Macedonia was divided into four republics under Roman governorship, but the rest of Greece was left relatively free from direct Roman rule. In due course, opposition to Rome's increasing domination of the region led to the establishment of the Achaean League, comprising a number of city states, headed by Corinth, to oppose the Romans. As this suggests, in the early years of the Principate, despite growing Philhellenism in the Empire, the vast majority of Greeks, with the notable exception of Sparta, were very unwilling subjects of Rome. There was unrest in the Augustan period (27 BC - AD 14), particularly in Athens, and the imperial cult made little or no headway until the time of Nero (AD 54 - 68), who, along with Hadrian much later (AD 117 - 138), took a special interest in Greece and all things Greek. Nero, for example began the work on the Corinth canal, using slave labor, of course, and Hadrian completed a number of projects that are dealt with later in some detail. The antagonism that the majority of Greeks felt towards Rome was not helped by Caesar's foundation of a Roman colony at Corinth in 44 BC and another by Augustus at Nicopolis in 31 BC. In both cases the establishment of the colonies had led to the forcible removal of the indigenous populations to make room for the colonists. What was, however, even more resented was what the Greeks considered to be the pillage of their culture and heritage. Various emperors systematically looted Greek temples and public buildings of their sculptures and other priceless works of art, taking them back to adorn the homes of the rich or public buildings in Rome. The pillage of Greek heritage extended to attempts to absorb Greek cults, and Suetonius records the ultimately failed attempt to transfer the whole Eleusinian mystery cult to Rome. However, despite the ravages wrought on the Greek cities and their populations by Roman rule, in the end the Hellenism that came to be such a feature of the Roman Empire actually did more to secure the continuation of Greek culture and heritage than anything the Greeks themselves could have done. It can be argued that Roman culture was, indeed, Graeco-Roman rather than Roman. It was the Greek language that served as the lingua franca in the Eastern Empire and much of the west including Italy. Many Greek intellectuals, including Galen, were based in Rome and the Roman aristocracy more and more came to embrace Greek literature and philosophy. Homer's epics inspired Virgil's Aeneid and Seneca wrote in Greek. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Greece Subtitle: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome's Conquest of Greece and Assimilation of Greek Culture Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Mark Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Graeco-Roman relations in the ancient world are normally assumed to date, essentially, from 146 BC when Rome organized its supervision of Greece through its governors in Macedonia. In fact, the first direct interactions of any note between the two come about during the first Illyrian War in 229 B.C, although, of course there had been contacts of numerous kinds even prior to this date. Phillip V of Macedon had allied himself with Hannibal and that, in itself, guaranteed, at some point, that the Romans would turn their full attention to the eastern Mediterranean area, if for no other reason than to settle that outstanding score once and for all. Phillip was defeated in 197 BC at the Battle of Cynoscephalae and his son Perseus, at Pydna in 168 BC. Following these defeats, Macedonia was divided into four republics under Roman governorship, but the rest of Greece was left relatively free from direct Roman rule. In due course, opposition to Rome's increasing domination of the region led to the establishment of the Achaean League, comprising a number of city states, headed by Corinth, to oppose the Romans. As this suggests, in the early years of the Principate, despite growing Philhellenism in the Empire, the vast majority of Greeks, with the notable exception of Sparta, were very unwilling subjects of Rome. There was unrest in the Augustan period (27 BC - AD 14), particularly in Athens, and the imperial cult made little or no headway until the time of Nero (AD 54 - 68), who, along with Hadrian much later (AD 117 - 138), took a special interest in Greece and all things Greek. Nero, for example began the work on the Corinth canal, using slave labor, of course, and Hadrian completed a number of projects that are dealt with later in some detail. The antagonism that the majority of Greeks felt towards Rome was not helped by Caesar's foundation of a Roman colony at Corinth in 44 BC and another by Augustus at Nicopolis in 31 BC. In both cases the establishment of the colonies had led to the forcible removal of the indigenous populations to make room for the colonists. What was, however, even more resented was what the Greeks considered to be the pillage of their culture and heritage. Various emperors systematically looted Greek temples and public buildings of their sculptures and other priceless works of art, taking them back to adorn the homes of the rich or public buildings in Rome. The pillage of Greek heritage extended to attempts to absorb Greek cults, and Suetonius records the ultimately failed attempt to transfer the whole Eleusinian mystery cult to Rome. However, despite the ravages wrought on the Greek cities and their populations by Roman rule, in the end the Hellenism that came to be such a feature of the Roman Empire actually did more to secure the continuation of Greek culture and heritage than anything the Greeks themselves could have done. It can be argued that Roman culture was, indeed, Graeco-Roman rather than Roman. It was the Greek language that served as the lingua franca in the Eastern Empire and much of the west including Italy. Many Greek intellectuals, including Galen, were based in Rome and the Roman aristocracy more and more came to embrace Greek literature and philosophy. Homer's epics inspired Virgil's Aeneid and Seneca wrote in Greek. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Nile-Audiobook/B00LFS8XFK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nile Subtitle: A Journey Downriver through Egypts past and Present Author: Toby Wilkinson Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A hypnotic journey in the company of one of the world's most acclaimed Egyptologists over the fabled river telling how the Nile continually brought life to an ancient civilization now dead and how it sustained its successors, now in tumult. Renowned Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson leads us through space as much as time: From the river's mystical sources (the Blue Nile which rises in Ethiopia, and the White Nile coursing from majestic Lake Victoria); to Thebes, with its Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Luxor Temple; the fertile Delta; Giza, home of the Great Pyramid, the sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World; and finally, to the pulsating capital city of Cairo, where the Arab Spring erupted on the bridges over the Nile. Along the way, he introduces us to mysterious and fabled characters - the gods, godlike pharaohs, emperors and empresses, who joined their fate to the Nile and gained immortality; the adventurers, archaeologists, and historians who have all fallen under its spell. With matchless erudition and storytelling skill, through a lens equal to both panoramas and close-ups, Wilkinson brings millennia of history into view. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Toby Wilkinson) Wed, 02 Jul 2014 19:57:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Nile-Audiobook/B00LFS8XFK thebookvoice.com 12:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nile Subtitle: A Journey Downriver through Egypts past and Present Author: Toby Wilkinson Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A hypnotic journey in the company of one of the world's most acclaimed Egyptologists over the fabled river telling how the Nile continually brought life to an ancient civilization now dead and how it sustained its successors, now in tumult. Renowned Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson leads us through space as much as time: From the river's mystical sources (the Blue Nile which rises in Ethiopia, and the White Nile coursing from majestic Lake Victoria); to Thebes, with its Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Luxor Temple; the fertile Delta; Giza, home of the Great Pyramid, the sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World; and finally, to the pulsating capital city of Cairo, where the Arab Spring erupted on the bridges over the Nile. Along the way, he introduces us to mysterious and fabled characters - the gods, godlike pharaohs, emperors and empresses, who joined their fate to the Nile and gained immortality; the adventurers, archaeologists, and historians who have all fallen under its spell. With matchless erudition and storytelling skill, through a lens equal to both panoramas and close-ups, Wilkinson brings millennia of history into view. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nile Subtitle: A Journey Downriver through Egypts past and Present Author: Toby Wilkinson Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A hypnotic journey in the company of one of the world's most acclaimed Egyptologists over the fabled river telling how the Nile continually brought life to an ancient civilization now dead and how it sustained its successors, now in tumult. Renowned Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson leads us through space as much as time: From the river's mystical sources (the Blue Nile which rises in Ethiopia, and the White Nile coursing from majestic Lake Victoria); to Thebes, with its Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Luxor Temple; the fertile Delta; Giza, home of the Great Pyramid, the sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World; and finally, to the pulsating capital city of Cairo, where the Arab Spring erupted on the bridges over the Nile. Along the way, he introduces us to mysterious and fabled characters - the gods, godlike pharaohs, emperors and empresses, who joined their fate to the Nile and gained immortality; the adventurers, archaeologists, and historians who have all fallen under its spell. With matchless erudition and storytelling skill, through a lens equal to both panoramas and close-ups, Wilkinson brings millennia of history into view. Members Reviews: Fails as either History or Travel This book attempts to be a cross between a travel book and a history book. In my opinion it fails on both counts. As a travel book, the so-called "journey downriver" is completely missing. No journey is described -- there are brief mentions of several disconnected trips made to Egypt by the author but with no sense of cohesion. A key ingredient of any good travel book is that one has some sense of the traveller's personality or life, but this is totally lacking. As a history book, it does contain a series of well told historical excerpts, but it is impossible to make sense of them because they are disconnected and often incomplete. A geographical ordering is just not a sensible way to tell history because the historical period being described jumps about all over the place. One exception to this is the final part about Cairo, when there is a clear and interesting account of the establishment and political events associated with the city -- told (thankfully) in chronological order. But there's a lot of listening to do before you get to that (short) section. The narration is good -- no problem on that front. I listened to this book after finished the absolutely superb series of lectures on Ancient Egypt by Bob Brier (Great Courses Series -- highly recommended). This book did give some links to the modern country but I was relieved when I finally got through it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Cleopatra-VII-The-Last-Pharaoh-Audiobook/B01D5FG6HW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra VII, The Last Pharaoh Subtitle: Interviews with History, Book 5 Author: D.M. Alon Narrator: D.M. Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-16 Publisher: Numinosity Press Inc Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Cleopatra (69 BC-30 BC), the last Pharaoh of Egypt and the third daughter Ptolemy XII Auletes, is one of the most mysterious people in ancient history, so compelling and mysterious that myths and legends abound about her to this day. Not much is known about her early life but her later conquests became the fodder for countless movies and books. Some portray her as a majestic seductress and others portray her as a bloodthirsty killer; oftentimes both. There is truth to these renditions of her. She knew what she wanted and worked tirelessly to get it. She was bred to be the ruler of Egypt and she would achieve this goal by any means necessary, even if it meant killing her own family members...even if it meant sleeping with the enemy. She would get what she desired. In the end, she only partially succeeded, she never lived to see her grander vision come to fruition. In this volume of Interviews with History, we will cover, ever so briefly, the life of this great queen - Queen Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (D.M. Alon) Mon, 21 Mar 2016 22:48:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Cleopatra-VII-The-Last-Pharaoh-Audiobook/B01D5FG6HW thebookvoice.com 00:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra VII, The Last Pharaoh Subtitle: Interviews with History, Book 5 Author: D.M. Alon Narrator: D.M. Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-16 Publisher: Numinosity Press Inc Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Cleopatra (69 BC-30 BC), the last Pharaoh of Egypt and the third daughter Ptolemy XII Auletes, is one of the most mysterious people in ancient history, so compelling and mysterious that myths and legends abound about her to this day. Not much is known about her early life but her later conquests became the fodder for countless movies and books. Some portray her as a majestic seductress and others portray her as a bloodthirsty killer; oftentimes both. There is truth to these renditions of her. She knew what she wanted and worked tirelessly to get it. She was bred to be the ruler of Egypt and she would achieve this goal by any means necessary, even if it meant killing her own family members...even if it meant sleeping with the enemy. She would get what she desired. In the end, she only partially succeeded, she never lived to see her grander vision come to fruition. In this volume of Interviews with History, we will cover, ever so briefly, the life of this great queen - Queen Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra VII, The Last Pharaoh Subtitle: Interviews with History, Book 5 Author: D.M. Alon Narrator: D.M. Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-16 Publisher: Numinosity Press Inc Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Cleopatra (69 BC-30 BC), the last Pharaoh of Egypt and the third daughter Ptolemy XII Auletes, is one of the most mysterious people in ancient history, so compelling and mysterious that myths and legends abound about her to this day. Not much is known about her early life but her later conquests became the fodder for countless movies and books. Some portray her as a majestic seductress and others portray her as a bloodthirsty killer; oftentimes both. There is truth to these renditions of her. She knew what she wanted and worked tirelessly to get it. She was bred to be the ruler of Egypt and she would achieve this goal by any means necessary, even if it meant killing her own family members...even if it meant sleeping with the enemy. She would get what she desired. In the end, she only partially succeeded, she never lived to see her grander vision come to fruition. In this volume of Interviews with History, we will cover, ever so briefly, the life of this great queen - Queen Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Illustrated-Life-of-Cleopatra-Audiobook/B0754JMGPX Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Illustrated Life of Cleopatra Subtitle: History for Kids Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Tracey Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This audiobook discusses some of the popular myths and legends surrounding Cleopatra's life, including her heritage, how she died, and more. "Her beauty, as we are told, was in itself not altogether incomparable, nor such as to strike those who saw her - but to converse with her had an irresistible charm, and her presence, combined with the persuasiveness of her discourse and the character which was somehow diffused about her behavior towards others, had something stimulating about it. There was sweetness also in the tones of her voice - and her tongue, like an instrument of many strings, she could readily turn to whatever language she pleased..." - Plutarch In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. This concise, but comprehensive audiobook, will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end. During one of the most turbulent periods in the history of Rome, men like Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian participated in two civil wars that would spell the end of the Roman Republic, and determine who would become the Roman emperor. In the middle of it all was history's most famous woman, the Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra (BC 69-30), who famously seduced both Caesar and Antony, and thereby positioned herself as one of the most influential people in a world of powerful men. Cleopatra was a legendary figure, even to contemporary Romans and the ancient world, as Plutarch's quote suggests, and she was a controversial figure who was equally reviled and praised through the years, depicted as a benevolent ruler and an evil seductress, sometimes at the same time. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:48:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Illustrated-Life-of-Cleopatra-Audiobook/B0754JMGPX thebookvoice.com 00:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Illustrated Life of Cleopatra Subtitle: History for Kids Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Tracey Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This audiobook discusses some of the popular myths and legends surrounding Cleopatra's life, including her heritage, how she died, and more. "Her beauty, as we are told, was in itself not altogether incomparable, nor such as to strike those who saw her - but to converse with her had an irresistible charm, and her presence, combined with the persuasiveness of her discourse and the character which was somehow diffused about her behavior towards others, had something stimulating about it. There was sweetness also in the tones of her voice - and her tongue, like an instrument of many strings, she could readily turn to whatever language she pleased..." - Plutarch In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. This concise, but comprehensive audiobook, will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end. During one of the most turbulent periods in the history of Rome, men like Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian participated in two civil wars that would spell the end of the Roman Republic, and determine who would become the Roman emperor. In the middle of it all was history's most famous woman, the Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra (BC 69-30), who famously seduced both Caesar and Antony, and thereby positioned herself as one of the most influential people in a world of powerful men. Cleopatra was a legendary figure, even to contemporary Romans and the ancient world, as Plutarch's quote suggests, and she was a controversial figure who was equally reviled and praised through the years, depicted as a benevolent ruler and an evil seductress, sometimes at the same time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Illustrated Life of Cleopatra Subtitle: History for Kids Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Tracey Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This audiobook discusses some of the popular myths and legends surrounding Cleopatra's life, including her heritage, how she died, and more. "Her beauty, as we are told, was in itself not altogether incomparable, nor such as to strike those who saw her - but to converse with her had an irresistible charm, and her presence, combined with the persuasiveness of her discourse and the character which was somehow diffused about her behavior towards others, had something stimulating about it. There was sweetness also in the tones of her voice - and her tongue, like an instrument of many strings, she could readily turn to whatever language she pleased..." - Plutarch In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. This concise, but comprehensive audiobook, will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end. During one of the most turbulent periods in the history of Rome, men like Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian participated in two civil wars that would spell the end of the Roman Republic, and determine who would become the Roman emperor. In the middle of it all was history's most famous woman, the Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra (BC 69-30), who famously seduced both Caesar and Antony, and thereby positioned herself as one of the most influential people in a world of powerful men. Cleopatra was a legendary figure, even to contemporary Romans and the ancient world, as Plutarch's quote suggests, and she was a controversial figure who was equally reviled and praised through the years, depicted as a benevolent ruler and an evil seductress, sometimes at the same time. Members Reviews: Useful Worked great for my daughters Hero Report for the fifth grade. Easy to read and informative. Cleopatra was a fascinating figure. Have read about this lady before!!!! Nothing new in this edition of summaries about Cleopatra and her loves. It is sad that such lifestyle existed back then and so many people died. Who knows if she was a kind person or not - every story has its opponents. My Daughter Loved It! I think this book gives a great introduction to Napoleon. It reads well for the age for which it is intended. Readers will be able to build upon this knowledge. Good information, concise and simply stated. Great Book for information This was wonderful book, that was used for a book report. It provided the right amount of information in a rather perfect amount of pages. The story was interesting and kept your attenntion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/They-Saw-It-Happen-Audiobook/B002V0QWUO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Saw It Happen Subtitle: Eyewitness Accounts from Ancient Greece to Hiroshima Author: Compiled by Matthew Lewin Narrator: Tim Pigott-Smith, Teresa Gallagher, Tom George Format: Original Recording Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-05 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Here are more than 60 eyewitness accounts of notable historical events beginning with the Spartans at Thermopylae in 480 BC through to and including the Bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. Hear of the Black Death of the 1340s, the 1666 Great Fire of London, the Boston Tea Party in 1773, the 1793 Execution of Louis XVI, the Death of Vice Admiral Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the American Civil War (1861-1865), and San Francisco's 1906 Earthquake which killed thousands of people and injured hundreds of thousands more. Meet Marie Antoinette, Stanley & Livingstone, Charles Lindbergh, and others. And there are also snapshots of more ordinary life, no less memorable for all that, including working conditions during the Industrial Revolution of the late 1700s and early 1800s, views of slaves and their owners, Paul Gauguin (1848-1903; one of the leading French painters of the post-Impressionist period), who chose a bride on Tahiti, and the 1910 arrest and death of Dr. Crippen. It is a fascinatingly unique and absorbing collection, bringing the past alive as only direct memories like these can do. Editorial Reviews: In a unique approach to understanding our past, Naxos has combined the eyewitness accounts of 60 people into a fascinating chimera of historical events, ranging from coronations to executions, that took place between 480 B.C.E. and 1945 C.E. Using a pleasant sprinkling of light classical music, British narrators take the parts of the storytellers - sometimes with appropriate foreign accents - weaving their diverse accounts into an integrated presentation by narrator Tim Pigott-Smith. Whether you're with Charles Lindbergh looking for the Paris airport at night or Samuel Pepys watching the Great Fire of London, your fantasies will travel through time and space in a whirlwind of memorable episodes. Critic Reviews: "In a unique approach to understanding our past, Naxos has combined the eyewitness accounts of 60 people into a fascinating chimera of historical events....Whether you're with Charles Lindbergh looking for the Paris airport at night or Samuel Pepys watching the Great Fire of London, your fantasies will travel through time and space in a whirlwind of memorable episodes." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Compiled by Matthew Lewin) Thu, 10 Feb 2005 18:23:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/They-Saw-It-Happen-Audiobook/B002V0QWUO thebookvoice.com 05:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Saw It Happen Subtitle: Eyewitness Accounts from Ancient Greece to Hiroshima Author: Compiled by Matthew Lewin Narrator: Tim Pigott-Smith, Teresa Gallagher, Tom George Format: Original Recording Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-05 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Here are more than 60 eyewitness accounts of notable historical events beginning with the Spartans at Thermopylae in 480 BC through to and including the Bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. Hear of the Black Death of the 1340s, the 1666 Great Fire of London, the Boston Tea Party in 1773, the 1793 Execution of Louis XVI, the Death of Vice Admiral Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the American Civil War (1861-1865), and San Francisco's 1906 Earthquake which killed thousands of people and injured hundreds of thousands more. Meet Marie Antoinette, Stanley & Livingstone, Charles Lindbergh, and others. And there are also snapshots of more ordinary life, no less memorable for all that, including working conditions during the Industrial Revolution of the late 1700s and early 1800s, views of slaves and their owners, Paul Gauguin (1848-1903; one of the leading French painters of the post-Impressionist period), who chose a bride on Tahiti, and the 1910 arrest and death of Dr. Crippen. It is a fascinatingly unique and absorbing collection, bringing the past alive as only direct memories like these can do. Editorial Reviews: In a unique approach to understanding our past, Naxos has combined the eyewitness accounts of 60 people into a fascinating chimera of historical events, ranging from coronations to executions, that took place between 480 B.C.E. and 1945 C.E. Using a pleasant sprinkling of light classical music, British narrators take the parts of the storytellers - sometimes with appropriate foreign accents - weaving their diverse accounts into an integrated presentation by narrator Tim Pigott-Smith. Whether you're with Charles Lindbergh looking for the Paris airport at night or Samuel Pepys watching the Great Fire of London, your fantasies will travel through time and space in a whirlwind of memorable episodes. Critic Reviews: "In a unique approach to understanding our past, Naxos has combined the eyewitness accounts of 60 people into a fascinating chimera of historical events....Whether you're with Charles Lindbergh looking for the Paris airport at night or Samuel Pepys watching the Great Fire of London, your fantasies will travel through time and space in a whirlwind of memorable episodes." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Saw It Happen Subtitle: Eyewitness Accounts from Ancient Greece to Hiroshima Author: Compiled by Matthew Lewin Narrator: Tim Pigott-Smith, Teresa Gallagher, Tom George Format: Original Recording Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-05 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Here are more than 60 eyewitness accounts of notable historical events beginning with the Spartans at Thermopylae in 480 BC through to and including the Bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. Hear of the Black Death of the 1340s, the 1666 Great Fire of London, the Boston Tea Party in 1773, the 1793 Execution of Louis XVI, the Death of Vice Admiral Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the American Civil War (1861-1865), and San Francisco's 1906 Earthquake which killed thousands of people and injured hundreds of thousands more. Meet Marie Antoinette, Stanley & Livingstone, Charles Lindbergh, and others. And there are also snapshots of more ordinary life, no less memorable for all that, including working conditions during the Industrial Revolution of the late 1700s and early 1800s, views of slaves and their owners, Paul Gauguin (1848-1903; one of the leading French painters of the post-Impressionist period), who chose a bride on Tahiti, and the 1910 arrest and death of Dr. Crippen. It is a fascinatingly unique and absorbing collection, bringing the past alive as only direct memories like these can do. Editorial Reviews: In a unique approach to understanding our past, Naxos has combined the eyewitness accounts of 60 people into a fascinating chimera of historical events, ranging from coronations to executions, that took place between 480 B.C.E. and 1945 C.E. Using a pleasant sprinkling of light classical music, British narrators take the parts of the storytellers - sometimes with appropriate foreign accents - weaving their diverse accounts into an integrated presentation by narrator Tim Pigott-Smith. Whether you're with Charles Lindbergh looking for the Paris airport at night or Samuel Pepys watching the Great Fire of London, your fantasies will travel through time and space in a whirlwind of memorable episodes. Critic Reviews: "In a unique approach to understanding our past, Naxos has combined the eyewitness accounts of 60 people into a fascinating chimera of historical events....Whether you're with Charles Lindbergh looking for the Paris airport at night or Samuel Pepys watching the Great Fire of London, your fantasies will travel through time and space in a whirlwind of memorable episodes." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: A Bit Slow What did you like best about They Saw It Happen? What did you like least? I enjoyed the "rest of the story-esque" information about significant events in history. Did the narration match the pace of the story? The narration tended to be a bit drab. Could you see They Saw It Happen being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Not really if only because it is composed of many rather small vignettes of history...but I suppose on a History channel venue it might garner a lot of interest. I'd watch it. Interesting This recording consists of eyewitness accounts of historical events. I found it to be a good listen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Nippur-Audiobook/B071YHNTZ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nippur Subtitle: The History and Legacy of One of the Ancient Sumerians' Oldest Cities Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In southern Iraq, a crushing silence hangs over the dunes. For nearly 5000 years, the sands of the Iraqi desert have held the remains of the oldest known civilization: the Sumerians. When American archaeologists discovered a collection of cuneiform tablets in Iraq in the late 19th century, they were confronted with a language and a people who were at the time only scarcely known to even the most knowledgeable scholars of ancient Mesopotamia. The exploits and achievements of other Mesopotamian peoples, such as the Assyrians and Babylonians, were already known to a large segment of the population through the Old Testament and the nascent field of Near Eastern studies had unraveled the enigma of the Akkadian language that was widely used throughout the region in ancient times, but the discovery of the Sumerian tablets brought to light the existence of the Sumerian culture, which was the oldest of all the Mesopotamian cultures. Although the Sumerians continue to get second or even third billing compared to the Babylonians and Assyrians, perhaps because they never built an empire as great as the Assyrians or established a city as enduring and great as Babylon, they were the people who provided the template of civilization that all later Mesopotamians built upon. The Sumerians are credited with being the first people to invent writing, libraries, cities, and schools in Mesopotamia, and many would argue that they were the first people to create and do those things anywhere in world. For a people so great it is unfortunate that their accomplishments and contributions, not only to Mesopotamian civilization but to civilization in general, largely go unnoticed by the majority of the public. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:24:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Nippur-Audiobook/B071YHNTZ4 thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nippur Subtitle: The History and Legacy of One of the Ancient Sumerians' Oldest Cities Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In southern Iraq, a crushing silence hangs over the dunes. For nearly 5000 years, the sands of the Iraqi desert have held the remains of the oldest known civilization: the Sumerians. When American archaeologists discovered a collection of cuneiform tablets in Iraq in the late 19th century, they were confronted with a language and a people who were at the time only scarcely known to even the most knowledgeable scholars of ancient Mesopotamia. The exploits and achievements of other Mesopotamian peoples, such as the Assyrians and Babylonians, were already known to a large segment of the population through the Old Testament and the nascent field of Near Eastern studies had unraveled the enigma of the Akkadian language that was widely used throughout the region in ancient times, but the discovery of the Sumerian tablets brought to light the existence of the Sumerian culture, which was the oldest of all the Mesopotamian cultures. Although the Sumerians continue to get second or even third billing compared to the Babylonians and Assyrians, perhaps because they never built an empire as great as the Assyrians or established a city as enduring and great as Babylon, they were the people who provided the template of civilization that all later Mesopotamians built upon. The Sumerians are credited with being the first people to invent writing, libraries, cities, and schools in Mesopotamia, and many would argue that they were the first people to create and do those things anywhere in world. For a people so great it is unfortunate that their accomplishments and contributions, not only to Mesopotamian civilization but to civilization in general, largely go unnoticed by the majority of the public. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nippur Subtitle: The History and Legacy of One of the Ancient Sumerians' Oldest Cities Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In southern Iraq, a crushing silence hangs over the dunes. For nearly 5000 years, the sands of the Iraqi desert have held the remains of the oldest known civilization: the Sumerians. When American archaeologists discovered a collection of cuneiform tablets in Iraq in the late 19th century, they were confronted with a language and a people who were at the time only scarcely known to even the most knowledgeable scholars of ancient Mesopotamia. The exploits and achievements of other Mesopotamian peoples, such as the Assyrians and Babylonians, were already known to a large segment of the population through the Old Testament and the nascent field of Near Eastern studies had unraveled the enigma of the Akkadian language that was widely used throughout the region in ancient times, but the discovery of the Sumerian tablets brought to light the existence of the Sumerian culture, which was the oldest of all the Mesopotamian cultures. Although the Sumerians continue to get second or even third billing compared to the Babylonians and Assyrians, perhaps because they never built an empire as great as the Assyrians or established a city as enduring and great as Babylon, they were the people who provided the template of civilization that all later Mesopotamians built upon. The Sumerians are credited with being the first people to invent writing, libraries, cities, and schools in Mesopotamia, and many would argue that they were the first people to create and do those things anywhere in world. For a people so great it is unfortunate that their accomplishments and contributions, not only to Mesopotamian civilization but to civilization in general, largely go unnoticed by the majority of the public. Members Reviews: Great history lesson Yielding over 30,000 tablets f the history of the cityâs ruse and fall, yet much of the city is still not excavated. It had a scribesâ school and many temples. There even a reference to Yahweh. Fascinating history. and this one is as good as the others Charles River has done a number of books about ancient cities, and this one is as good as the others. It explains Nippur's religious significance, ancient accounts about it, the turbulent fighting for it, etc. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Uruk-Audiobook/B01M649XJ6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uruk Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient World's First Major City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In southern Iraq, a crushing silence hangs over the dunes. For nearly 5,000 years, the sands of the Iraqi desert have held the remains of the oldest known civilization: the Sumerians. When American archaeologists discovered a collection of cuneiform tablets in Iraq in the late 19th century, they were confronted with a language and a people who were at the time only scarcely known to even the most knowledgeable scholars. The exploits and achievements of other Mesopotamian peoples, such as the Assyrians and Babylonians, were already known to a large segment of the population through the Old Testament and the nascent field of Near Eastern studies had unraveled the enigma of the Akkadian language that was widely used throughout the region in ancient times, but the discovery of the Sumerian tablets brought to light the existence of the Sumerian culture, which was the oldest of all the Mesopotamian cultures. Although the Sumerians continue to get second or even third billing compared to the Babylonians and Assyrians, perhaps because they never built an empire as great as the Assyrians or established a city as enduring and great as Babylon, they were the people who provided the template of civilization that all later Mesopotamians built upon. The Sumerians are credited with being the first people to invent writing, libraries, cities, and schools in Mesopotamia, and many would argue that they were the first people to create and do those things anywhere in world. For a people so great it is unfortunate that their accomplishments and contributions, not only to Mesopotamian civilization but to civilization in general, largely go unnoticed by the majority of the public. Perhaps the Sumerians were victims of their own success; they gradually entered the historical record, established a fine civilization, and then slowly submerged into the cultural patchwork of their surroundings. They also never suffered a great and sudden collapse like other peoples of the ancient Near East, such as the Hittites, Assyrians and Neo-Babylonians did. A close examination of Sumerian culture and chronology reveals that the Sumerians set the cultural tone in Mesopotamia for several centuries in the realms of politics/governments, arts, literature, and religion. The Sumerians were truly a great people whose legacy continued long after they were gone. No site better represents the importance of the Sumerians than the city of Uruk. Between the fourth and the third millennium BCE, Uruk was one of several city-states in the land of Sumer, located in the southern end of the Fertile Crescent, between the two great rivers of the Tigris and the Euphrates. Discovered in the late 19th century by the British archaeologist William Loftus, it is this site that has revealed much of what is now known of the Sumerian, Akkadian, and Neo-Sumerian people. Although Uruk was not the only city that the Sumerians built during the Uruk period, it was by far the greatest and also the source of most of the archeological and written evidence concerning early Sumerian culture. Uruk went from being the worlds first city to the most important political and cultural center in the ancient Near East in relatively quick fashion. Around 3200 BCE, the Sumerian Uruk culture began to expand beyond the borders of Sumer, which coincided with the emergence of writing. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:24:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Uruk-Audiobook/B01M649XJ6 thebookvoice.com 01:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uruk Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient World's First Major City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In southern Iraq, a crushing silence hangs over the dunes. For nearly 5,000 years, the sands of the Iraqi desert have held the remains of the oldest known civilization: the Sumerians. When American archaeologists discovered a collection of cuneiform tablets in Iraq in the late 19th century, they were confronted with a language and a people who were at the time only scarcely known to even the most knowledgeable scholars. The exploits and achievements of other Mesopotamian peoples, such as the Assyrians and Babylonians, were already known to a large segment of the population through the Old Testament and the nascent field of Near Eastern studies had unraveled the enigma of the Akkadian language that was widely used throughout the region in ancient times, but the discovery of the Sumerian tablets brought to light the existence of the Sumerian culture, which was the oldest of all the Mesopotamian cultures. Although the Sumerians continue to get second or even third billing compared to the Babylonians and Assyrians, perhaps because they never built an empire as great as the Assyrians or established a city as enduring and great as Babylon, they were the people who provided the template of civilization that all later Mesopotamians built upon. The Sumerians are credited with being the first people to invent writing, libraries, cities, and schools in Mesopotamia, and many would argue that they were the first people to create and do those things anywhere in world. For a people so great it is unfortunate that their accomplishments and contributions, not only to Mesopotamian civilization but to civilization in general, largely go unnoticed by the majority of the public. Perhaps the Sumerians were victims of their own success; they gradually entered the historical record, established a fine civilization, and then slowly submerged into the cultural patchwork of their surroundings. They also never suffered a great and sudden collapse like other peoples of the ancient Near East, such as the Hittites, Assyrians and Neo-Babylonians did. A close examination of Sumerian culture and chronology reveals that the Sumerians set the cultural tone in Mesopotamia for several centuries in the realms of politics/governments, arts, literature, and religion. The Sumerians were truly a great people whose legacy continued long after they were gone. No site better represents the importance of the Sumerians than the city of Uruk. Between the fourth and the third millennium BCE, Uruk was one of several city-states in the land of Sumer, located in the southern end of the Fertile Crescent, between the two great rivers of the Tigris and the Euphrates. Discovered in the late 19th century by the British archaeologist William Loftus, it is this site that has revealed much of what is now known of the Sumerian, Akkadian, and Neo-Sumerian people. Although Uruk was not the only city that the Sumerians built during the Uruk period, it was by far the greatest and also the source of most of the archeological and written evidence concerning early Sumerian culture. Uruk went from being the worlds first city to the most important political and cultural center in the ancient Near East in relatively quick fashion. Around 3200 BCE, the Sumerian Uruk culture began to expand beyond the borders of Sumer, which coincided with the emergence of writing. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uruk Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient World's First Major City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In southern Iraq, a crushing silence hangs over the dunes. For nearly 5,000 years, the sands of the Iraqi desert have held the remains of the oldest known civilization: the Sumerians. When American archaeologists discovered a collection of cuneiform tablets in Iraq in the late 19th century, they were confronted with a language and a people who were at the time only scarcely known to even the most knowledgeable scholars. The exploits and achievements of other Mesopotamian peoples, such as the Assyrians and Babylonians, were already known to a large segment of the population through the Old Testament and the nascent field of Near Eastern studies had unraveled the enigma of the Akkadian language that was widely used throughout the region in ancient times, but the discovery of the Sumerian tablets brought to light the existence of the Sumerian culture, which was the oldest of all the Mesopotamian cultures. Although the Sumerians continue to get second or even third billing compared to the Babylonians and Assyrians, perhaps because they never built an empire as great as the Assyrians or established a city as enduring and great as Babylon, they were the people who provided the template of civilization that all later Mesopotamians built upon. The Sumerians are credited with being the first people to invent writing, libraries, cities, and schools in Mesopotamia, and many would argue that they were the first people to create and do those things anywhere in world. For a people so great it is unfortunate that their accomplishments and contributions, not only to Mesopotamian civilization but to civilization in general, largely go unnoticed by the majority of the public. Perhaps the Sumerians were victims of their own success; they gradually entered the historical record, established a fine civilization, and then slowly submerged into the cultural patchwork of their surroundings. They also never suffered a great and sudden collapse like other peoples of the ancient Near East, such as the Hittites, Assyrians and Neo-Babylonians did. A close examination of Sumerian culture and chronology reveals that the Sumerians set the cultural tone in Mesopotamia for several centuries in the realms of politics/governments, arts, literature, and religion. The Sumerians were truly a great people whose legacy continued long after they were gone. No site better represents the importance of the Sumerians than the city of Uruk. Between the fourth and the third millennium BCE, Uruk was one of several city-states in the land of Sumer, located in the southern end of the Fertile Crescent, between the two great rivers of the Tigris and the Euphrates. Discovered in the late 19th century by the British archaeologist William Loftus, it is this site that has revealed much of what is now known of the Sumerian, Akkadian, and Neo-Sumerian people. Although Uruk was not the only city that the Sumerians built during the Uruk period, it was by far the greatest and also the source of most of the archeological and written evidence concerning early Sumerian culture. Uruk went from being the worlds first city to the most important political and cultural center in the ancient Near East in relatively quick fashion. Around 3200 BCE, the Sumerian Uruk culture began to expand beyond the borders of Sumer, which coincided with the emergence of writing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Breve-historia-de-las-ciudades-del-mundo-clasico-Audiobook/B00MOK6O4K Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Título: Breve historia de las ciudades del mundo clásico Autor: Ángel Luis Vera Aranda Narrador: Danny Pardo Formato: Unabridged Duración: 8 hrs and 49 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-14-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen del editor: Metrópolis autenticas, casi siempre desconocidas, desde las que se gestionaron los mayores imperios de la antigüedad. Existen pocos trabajos que nos enseñen cómo eran las grandes metrópolis del mundo antiguo, y muchos menos que nos las recreen y que nos den una imagen total que englobe el urbanismo, la arquitectura, el arte, la política o la religión. Breve Historia de las Ciudades del Mundo Antiguo viene a aclarar todos los mitos que se han ido creando alrededor de estas metrópolis y que han ido oscureciendo la majestuosidad y la inmensidad de estos colosos asentados en los márgenes de los ríos. Ángel Luis Vera acomete la tarea de levantar ante nuestros ojos, de nuevo, los Jardines Colgantes de Babilonia, el Gran Templo de Jerusalén del que sólo se conserva el muro de las Lamentaciones o la faraónica Tebas que albergaba el templo de Luxor. Utilizando, para recrear su magnitud y su vida, un método que aúna superficie y densidad de población, el autor consigue que seamos capaces de comprender la inmensidad de estas ciudades. Veremos en Breve Historia de las Ciudades del Mundo Antiguo las ciudades más pobladas de la antigüedad: Ur que llegó a tener 250.000 habitantes y fue abandonada en el 2.000 A.C., la Babilonia de Hamurabi y Nabucodonosor con los Jardines Colgantes y la Torre de Babel, la Tebas de los faraones o Cartago que llegó a tener en su época de esplendor entre 500.000 y 700.000 habitantes. Todas ellas recreadas con un método multidisciplinar que nos presenta no sólo su distribución, sino su historia, las personalidades que las gobernaron y su destrucción violenta en la mayoría de los casos. Una guía imprescindible que ayuda a conocer de primera mano cómo estas metrópolis se abastecían, se defendían de los enemigos o se extendían para albergar a más ciudadanos. Ejemplos de pluralidad y de majestuosidad, las ciudades del mundo antiguo prefiguran las grandes capitales de la actualidad. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ángel Luis Vera Aranda) Thu, 14 Aug 2014 22:20:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Breve-historia-de-las-ciudades-del-mundo-clasico-Audiobook/B00MOK6O4K thebookvoice.com 08:49:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Título: Breve historia de las ciudades del mundo clásico Autor: Ángel Luis Vera Aranda Narrador: Danny Pardo Formato: Unabridged Duración: 8 hrs and 49 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-14-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen del editor: Metrópolis autenticas, casi siempre desconocidas, desde las que se gestionaron los mayores imperios de la antigüedad. Existen pocos trabajos que nos enseñen cómo eran las grandes metrópolis del mundo antiguo, y muchos menos que nos las recreen y que nos den una imagen total que englobe el urbanismo, la arquitectura, el arte, la política o la religión. Breve Historia de las Ciudades del Mundo Antiguo viene a aclarar todos los mitos que se han ido creando alrededor de estas metrópolis y que han ido oscureciendo la majestuosidad y la inmensidad de estos colosos asentados en los márgenes de los ríos. Ángel Luis Vera acomete la tarea de levantar ante nuestros ojos, de nuevo, los Jardines Colgantes de Babilonia, el Gran Templo de Jerusalén del que sólo se conserva el muro de las Lamentaciones o la faraónica Tebas que albergaba el templo de Luxor. Utilizando, para recrear su magnitud y su vida, un método que aúna superficie y densidad de población, el autor consigue que seamos capaces de comprender la inmensidad de estas ciudades. Veremos en Breve Historia de las Ciudades del Mundo Antiguo las ciudades más pobladas de la antigüedad: Ur que llegó a tener 250.000 habitantes y fue abandonada en el 2.000 A.C., la Babilonia de Hamurabi y Nabucodonosor con los Jardines Colgantes y la Torre de Babel, la Tebas de los faraones o Cartago que llegó a tener en su época de esplendor entre 500.000 y 700.000 habitantes. Todas ellas recreadas con un método multidisciplinar que nos presenta no sólo su distribución, sino su historia, las personalidades que las gobernaron y su destrucción violenta en la mayoría de los casos. Una guía imprescindible que ayuda a conocer de primera mano cómo estas metrópolis se abastecían, se defendían de los enemigos o se extendían para albergar a más ciudadanos. Ejemplos de pluralidad y de majestuosidad, las ciudades del mundo antiguo prefiguran las grandes capitales de la actualidad. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Título: Breve historia de las ciudades del mundo clásico Autor: Ángel Luis Vera Aranda Narrador: Danny Pardo Formato: Unabridged Duración: 8 hrs and 49 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-14-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen del editor: Metrópolis autenticas, casi siempre desconocidas, desde las que se gestionaron los mayores imperios de la antigüedad. Existen pocos trabajos que nos enseñen cómo eran las grandes metrópolis del mundo antiguo, y muchos menos que nos las recreen y que nos den una imagen total que englobe el urbanismo, la arquitectura, el arte, la política o la religión. Breve Historia de las Ciudades del Mundo Antiguo viene a aclarar todos los mitos que se han ido creando alrededor de estas metrópolis y que han ido oscureciendo la majestuosidad y la inmensidad de estos colosos asentados en los márgenes de los ríos. Ángel Luis Vera acomete la tarea de levantar ante nuestros ojos, de nuevo, los Jardines Colgantes de Babilonia, el Gran Templo de Jerusalén del que sólo se conserva el muro de las Lamentaciones o la faraónica Tebas que albergaba el templo de Luxor. Utilizando, para recrear su magnitud y su vida, un método que aúna superficie y densidad de población, el autor consigue que seamos capaces de comprender la inmensidad de estas ciudades. Veremos en Breve Historia de las Ciudades del Mundo Antiguo las ciudades más pobladas de la antigüedad: Ur que llegó a tener 250.000 habitantes y fue abandonada en el 2.000 A.C., la Babilonia de Hamurabi y Nabucodonosor con los Jardines Colgantes y la Torre de Babel, la Tebas de los faraones o Cartago que llegó a tener en su época de esplendor entre 500.000 y 700.000 habitantes. Todas ellas recreadas con un método multidisciplinar que nos presenta no sólo su distribución, sino su historia, las personalidades que las gobernaron y su destrucción violenta en la mayoría de los casos. Una guía imprescindible que ayuda a conocer de primera mano cómo estas metrópolis se abastecían, se defendían de los enemigos o se extendían para albergar a más ciudadanos. Ejemplos de pluralidad y de majestuosidad, las ciudades del mundo antiguo prefiguran las grandes capitales de la actualidad. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Fire-Poison-Arrows-Scorpion-Bombs-Audiobook/B003QTMY7E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, & Scorpion Bombs Author: Adrienne Mayor Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Flamethrowers, poison gases, incendiary bombs, the large-scale spreading of disease...are these terrifying agents and implements of warfare modern inventions? Not by a long shot. Weapons of biological and chemical warfare have been in use for thousands of years, and Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs, Adrienne Mayor's fascinating exploration of the origins of biological and unethical warfare, draws extraordinary connections between the mythical worlds of Hercules and the Trojan War, the accounts of Herodotus and Thucydides, and modern methods of war and terrorism. Critic Reviews: "Illuminating... Adrienne Mayor marshals not just myth, but also the writing of ancient authors and evidence from archaeological digs to show that biological and chemical weapons saw action inbattles long before the modern era." (The New York Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adrienne Mayor) Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:28:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Fire-Poison-Arrows-Scorpion-Bombs-Audiobook/B003QTMY7E thebookvoice.com 08:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, & Scorpion Bombs Author: Adrienne Mayor Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Flamethrowers, poison gases, incendiary bombs, the large-scale spreading of disease...are these terrifying agents and implements of warfare modern inventions? Not by a long shot. Weapons of biological and chemical warfare have been in use for thousands of years, and Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs, Adrienne Mayor's fascinating exploration of the origins of biological and unethical warfare, draws extraordinary connections between the mythical worlds of Hercules and the Trojan War, the accounts of Herodotus and Thucydides, and modern methods of war and terrorism. Critic Reviews: "Illuminating... Adrienne Mayor marshals not just myth, but also the writing of ancient authors and evidence from archaeological digs to show that biological and chemical weapons saw action inbattles long before the modern era." (The New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, & Scorpion Bombs Author: Adrienne Mayor Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Flamethrowers, poison gases, incendiary bombs, the large-scale spreading of disease...are these terrifying agents and implements of warfare modern inventions? Not by a long shot. Weapons of biological and chemical warfare have been in use for thousands of years, and Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs, Adrienne Mayor's fascinating exploration of the origins of biological and unethical warfare, draws extraordinary connections between the mythical worlds of Hercules and the Trojan War, the accounts of Herodotus and Thucydides, and modern methods of war and terrorism. Critic Reviews: "Illuminating... Adrienne Mayor marshals not just myth, but also the writing of ancient authors and evidence from archaeological digs to show that biological and chemical weapons saw action inbattles long before the modern era." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: A great read for those interested in Antiquity The books flows quickly and is very interesting. If it were in print, I'd call it a page-turner. There's a lot of material about Greek gods and Greek mythology, but it seems necessary to put the actual history into context (or in fact, the reverse - the actual use of these weapons puts the mythology into perspective for the modern reader). It is amazing how brutal and unmerciful human beings can be to each other. And how much pain and suffering must have been endured in ancient times. I am surprised that none of the other histories of antiquity I've read mention these weapons. For that reason, I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the period. It also provides a perspective from which to consider modern nasty weapons. Awesome I have been bragging about this book to everyone. Excellent. Superb entertainment, plus its all true. The Scythian arrow poison sounded revolting and frightening. You will learn of vipers, water witches, neuro-toxin honey- there is no weakness in this book. Every single word feels vital. You get no filler, no slow spots, no long editorials. Every chapter is fascinating and enlightening. Flaming pigs! War elephants. Its the ultimate brainy MAN book, but I think anyone would enjoy it. A great war history, that may even appeal to those who don't normally like non-fiction. The narration is good. Lively and far from the monotone you often get in "heady" books. Fantastic read but not always for weak stomachs I first discovered Adrienne's writing with First Fossil Hunters and when I saw this one available I was excited. She did not disappoint one bit. Her research is flawless and she ties it together very well. My only sorrow is that the rest of her books are not available from Audible. Though I did discover today that The Poison King is now and downloaded as fast as I could. I hope they will go back and get her other 2 books on folk-lore and natural history. Terrifyingly Creative It never ceases to amaze me just how creative the human race can be when it comes to killing ourselves. A book like this expands on any level of historical understanding of the ancient world, and as a well-written history book should do, it opens our eyes to those terrors of the past that we should not (but invariably do) repeat. I think we've all heard of Greek fire and poison arrows. This book goes into great detail as to the effects of these things. But there are other weapons that I could not have expected. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Cities-The-History-of-Carthage-Audiobook/B00X8LAKC6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Cities: The History of Carthage Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Edoardo Camponeschi Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Ceterum autem censeo Carthaginem esse delendam." ("Furthermore, I consider it imperative that Carthage be destroyed.") (Cato the Elder) At its peak, the wealthy Carthaginian Empire dominated the Mediterranean against the likes of Greece and Rome, with commercial enterprises and influence stretching from Spain to Turkey, and at several points in history it had a very real chance of replacing the fledgling Roman Empire or the failing Greek poleis (city-states) altogether as master of the Mediterranean. Although Carthage by far preferred to exert economic pressure and influence before resorting to direct military power, (and even went so far as to rely primarily on mercenary armies paid with its vast wealth for much of its history,) it nonetheless produced a number of outstanding generals, from the likes of Hanno Magnus to, of course, the great bogeyman of Roman nightmares himself: Hannibal. Through clever use of force projection, both by maintaining a large and very active navy to dominate the seaborne routes along which most of their vast trading empire's lifeblood flowed and by paying allies with gold or recruiting mercenary armies to fight for them, Carthage was able to go from a minor Phoenician settlement to one of the most powerful trading empires of antiquity. However, the Carthaginians' foreign policy had one fatal flaw; over the centuries, they had a knack for picking the worst enemies they could possibly enter into conflict with. The first serious clash of civilizations which Carthage was involved in was with Greece. Unfortunately for the Carthaginians, Carthage would not endure the next major confrontation. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 07 May 2015 23:36:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Cities-The-History-of-Carthage-Audiobook/B00X8LAKC6 thebookvoice.com 01:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Cities: The History of Carthage Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Edoardo Camponeschi Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Ceterum autem censeo Carthaginem esse delendam." ("Furthermore, I consider it imperative that Carthage be destroyed.") (Cato the Elder) At its peak, the wealthy Carthaginian Empire dominated the Mediterranean against the likes of Greece and Rome, with commercial enterprises and influence stretching from Spain to Turkey, and at several points in history it had a very real chance of replacing the fledgling Roman Empire or the failing Greek poleis (city-states) altogether as master of the Mediterranean. Although Carthage by far preferred to exert economic pressure and influence before resorting to direct military power, (and even went so far as to rely primarily on mercenary armies paid with its vast wealth for much of its history,) it nonetheless produced a number of outstanding generals, from the likes of Hanno Magnus to, of course, the great bogeyman of Roman nightmares himself: Hannibal. Through clever use of force projection, both by maintaining a large and very active navy to dominate the seaborne routes along which most of their vast trading empire's lifeblood flowed and by paying allies with gold or recruiting mercenary armies to fight for them, Carthage was able to go from a minor Phoenician settlement to one of the most powerful trading empires of antiquity. However, the Carthaginians' foreign policy had one fatal flaw; over the centuries, they had a knack for picking the worst enemies they could possibly enter into conflict with. The first serious clash of civilizations which Carthage was involved in was with Greece. Unfortunately for the Carthaginians, Carthage would not endure the next major confrontation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Cities: The History of Carthage Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Edoardo Camponeschi Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Ceterum autem censeo Carthaginem esse delendam." ("Furthermore, I consider it imperative that Carthage be destroyed.") (Cato the Elder) At its peak, the wealthy Carthaginian Empire dominated the Mediterranean against the likes of Greece and Rome, with commercial enterprises and influence stretching from Spain to Turkey, and at several points in history it had a very real chance of replacing the fledgling Roman Empire or the failing Greek poleis (city-states) altogether as master of the Mediterranean. Although Carthage by far preferred to exert economic pressure and influence before resorting to direct military power, (and even went so far as to rely primarily on mercenary armies paid with its vast wealth for much of its history,) it nonetheless produced a number of outstanding generals, from the likes of Hanno Magnus to, of course, the great bogeyman of Roman nightmares himself: Hannibal. Through clever use of force projection, both by maintaining a large and very active navy to dominate the seaborne routes along which most of their vast trading empire's lifeblood flowed and by paying allies with gold or recruiting mercenary armies to fight for them, Carthage was able to go from a minor Phoenician settlement to one of the most powerful trading empires of antiquity. However, the Carthaginians' foreign policy had one fatal flaw; over the centuries, they had a knack for picking the worst enemies they could possibly enter into conflict with. The first serious clash of civilizations which Carthage was involved in was with Greece. Unfortunately for the Carthaginians, Carthage would not endure the next major confrontation. Members Reviews: War! Revolt! Plague! Disaster! Execution! Exile! Peace! And then more War as it comes full circle again! I enjoyed this book about the history of Carthage (hard to believe so many people survived that trying time!) I had learned from other Charles River Editor books to page back from where the book has you begin as there was oodles of other info I would have missed otherwise. Have to say I was a bit lost at first with all the history of the kings who ruled over all those centuries, but the story of "the great bogeyman of Roman nightmares himself: Hannibal" was well worth it! I was fascinated by his one campaign that read "Hannibal's army slaughtered an average of 600 Roman soldiers every minute until nightfall ended the battle". Wishing there were more photos (some statues were present) but I understand Rome took it to them after nearly being obliterated themselves. Very good history lesson and book about a civilization that rivaled Rome and Greece at that period of time! Learn the History of Carthage in Just a Few Pages: Surprisingly, this eBook is not up to Charles River Editors' standards. The maps provided to show the growth of Carthage or conflict locations - were too small to be very useful. The labeling words were miniscule -- and smaller. There were times I wished there were drawings showing the path of battles. Sometimes, it is hard to understand the significance of actions without more visual aids. However, this is a good general overview of the history of Carthage. The folks of the ancient times seemed to wage war with amazing frequency. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-Thucydides-History-of-the-Peloponnesian-War-Audiobook/B01GKBCHBW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War Author: Macat.com Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War is generally acknowledged as the first great work in the fields of both history and political theory. It uses a combination of narrative, debate, and analysis to document the war between Athens and Sparta (431-404 BC). But the importance of the work lies less in the story than in the way Thucydides tells it. History was the first major work of political inquiry that did not relate events to divine influences. It introduced instead a critical method of looking to the facts of human actions as the basis of our understanding - a method that continues to be used today, more than two millennia later. Many of the most important political thinkers in the Western tradition cite Thucydides as an influence, and major figures including Thomas Hobbes, David Hume, and Friedrich Nietzsche have praised his writing. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Macat.com) Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:01:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-Thucydides-History-of-the-Peloponnesian-War-Audiobook/B01GKBCHBW thebookvoice.com 01:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War Author: Macat.com Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War is generally acknowledged as the first great work in the fields of both history and political theory. It uses a combination of narrative, debate, and analysis to document the war between Athens and Sparta (431-404 BC). But the importance of the work lies less in the story than in the way Thucydides tells it. History was the first major work of political inquiry that did not relate events to divine influences. It introduced instead a critical method of looking to the facts of human actions as the basis of our understanding - a method that continues to be used today, more than two millennia later. Many of the most important political thinkers in the Western tradition cite Thucydides as an influence, and major figures including Thomas Hobbes, David Hume, and Friedrich Nietzsche have praised his writing. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War Author: Macat.com Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War is generally acknowledged as the first great work in the fields of both history and political theory. It uses a combination of narrative, debate, and analysis to document the war between Athens and Sparta (431-404 BC). But the importance of the work lies less in the story than in the way Thucydides tells it. History was the first major work of political inquiry that did not relate events to divine influences. It introduced instead a critical method of looking to the facts of human actions as the basis of our understanding - a method that continues to be used today, more than two millennia later. Many of the most important political thinkers in the Western tradition cite Thucydides as an influence, and major figures including Thomas Hobbes, David Hume, and Friedrich Nietzsche have praised his writing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-Rome-Volume-2-Audiobook/B002UZL60Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of Rome, Volume 2 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-02 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 195 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is Volume 2 of A History of Rome (Unabridged). Have you heard ? bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cyril Robinson) Fri, 06 Sep 2002 13:03:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-Rome-Volume-2-Audiobook/B002UZL60Q thebookvoice.com 08:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of Rome, Volume 2 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-02 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 195 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is Volume 2 of A History of Rome (Unabridged). Have you heard ? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of Rome, Volume 2 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-02 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 195 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is Volume 2 of A History of Rome (Unabridged). Have you heard ? Members Reviews: An Excellent Telling of Rome's History I have always wanted to know more about Rome, than the simple 1 or 2 pages they usually put in the history books. This book and part 1 are extremely detailed in their coverage of Rome's History from beginning to end. And even for all the detail it was very engrossing. The audio itself was very clear and easy to listen too. The narrator has a good voice and a compelling way of tell the History. An excellent audiobook. Read this History of Rome (Volumes 1 and 2) First I was looking for a reasonably comprehensive history not just of the "decline and fall" of Rome, but of its rise as well. I was particularly interested in the final years of the republic, which occurred prior to the zenith of Roman power. Volume 1 was exactly what I was looking for, but I couldn't stop there; I needed to get the rest of the story in Volume 2. In both books, I found the writing clear and the narration spirited. I found this survey to be just the right level of detail in order to permit the reader to see similarities with events of the 20th and 21st centuries. Start with Volume 1, though, particularly if you live in the United States. The rise of the Roman republic and its surprisingly incremental transition into its imperial phase is a story that resonated in alarming ways for me. A Very Interesting Listen I loved this listen. The beginning is great and the ending is great and overall, I highly recommend this book. Just wish it was longer and went into the rest of the emperors. Recommended; concise, well written, well-read The narration and production quality were surprisingly high for an older (1930s I believe) history. Certainly recommended. Part of your education I started listening to this series as preparation to Gibbons' Decline and Fall. I have fallen in love with the comparatively rosy heyday of the Republic, before things started going haywire, that I think I will linger here for a bit longer. I prefer tome 1 of the series, the beginning of the Roman Empire/Republic/ City state, is just so incredible, Favorite chapters in this and tome 1, are descriptions of the arts and literature of Rome, utterly fascinating, especially when examples are given. So lovely!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hercules-Jason-and-the-Argonauts-Audiobook/B078GSTWRZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts Subtitle: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greeces Most Famous Heroes Author: Andrew Scott, Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There are few mythological characters that require less of an introduction than Hercules. His "labours" are known and have been reimagined by cultures far beyond their Greek beginnings, and he continues to influence modern culture in more ways than any other ancient Greek hero. What is curious about Hercules's character is that, despite his fame even in the ancient world, there was no authoritative source for his biography. The Library of Myths, commonly though falsely attributed to Apollodorus, is frequently used to illustrate the key episodes of Hercules's life. Despite being written at some time during the 2nd century CE, the Library encapsulates much of the conglomerate of popular tales that has become Herculess vulgate biography. Ultimately, though these tales are well known, their true beauty lies in the social and religious influence of their telling and the historical memories that remain, to this day, as shadows in their lines. The story of Jason and his crew of Argonauts is one of the best-known and most beloved myths of all time. Blockbuster movies have been made about it, and legendary explorer and historian Tim Severin even constructed a replica of the Argo in 1984 and succeeded in sailing it to Colchis (modern-day Georgia). In the ancient world too, this myth was told and retold time and again. The best source of the myth available to the modern reader (generally considered to be Apollonius Rhodiuss Argonautica) comes from the Hellenistic Period (ca. 323-31 BCE), which is very late in terms of most sources available for Greek myth. This means that the story written at that time had already been exposed to centuries of influences and additions. However, mythology is not the study of a storys beginnings alone, and very often, it is the changes and adaptations that provide the story with its most fascinating characteristics. The vague geography of the Argos story will become apparent, but it's also important, because there are numerous theories as to why the ancient writers may have charted the journey as they did. The Argos journey was as revelatory to Jason as it was to the late ancient Greek readers/listeners, since it incorporated many of the mythical, political, and cultural themes that pervaded myths throughout the Mediterranean. These themes accumulated with every revision and retelling of the story until it became a central motif in the Greek mindset, with strands linking it to myth, peoples, and places. It is this story of multitudes that contains the most fascinating curios of Jason and the Argonauts. Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greeces Most Famous Heroes looks at the famous myths. You will learn about Hercules and Jason and the Argonauts like never before. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Scott) Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:44:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hercules-Jason-and-the-Argonauts-Audiobook/B078GSTWRZ thebookvoice.com 02:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts Subtitle: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greeces Most Famous Heroes Author: Andrew Scott, Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There are few mythological characters that require less of an introduction than Hercules. His "labours" are known and have been reimagined by cultures far beyond their Greek beginnings, and he continues to influence modern culture in more ways than any other ancient Greek hero. What is curious about Hercules's character is that, despite his fame even in the ancient world, there was no authoritative source for his biography. The Library of Myths, commonly though falsely attributed to Apollodorus, is frequently used to illustrate the key episodes of Hercules's life. Despite being written at some time during the 2nd century CE, the Library encapsulates much of the conglomerate of popular tales that has become Herculess vulgate biography. Ultimately, though these tales are well known, their true beauty lies in the social and religious influence of their telling and the historical memories that remain, to this day, as shadows in their lines. The story of Jason and his crew of Argonauts is one of the best-known and most beloved myths of all time. Blockbuster movies have been made about it, and legendary explorer and historian Tim Severin even constructed a replica of the Argo in 1984 and succeeded in sailing it to Colchis (modern-day Georgia). In the ancient world too, this myth was told and retold time and again. The best source of the myth available to the modern reader (generally considered to be Apollonius Rhodiuss Argonautica) comes from the Hellenistic Period (ca. 323-31 BCE), which is very late in terms of most sources available for Greek myth. This means that the story written at that time had already been exposed to centuries of influences and additions. However, mythology is not the study of a storys beginnings alone, and very often, it is the changes and adaptations that provide the story with its most fascinating characteristics. The vague geography of the Argos story will become apparent, but it's also important, because there are numerous theories as to why the ancient writers may have charted the journey as they did. The Argos journey was as revelatory to Jason as it was to the late ancient Greek readers/listeners, since it incorporated many of the mythical, political, and cultural themes that pervaded myths throughout the Mediterranean. These themes accumulated with every revision and retelling of the story until it became a central motif in the Greek mindset, with strands linking it to myth, peoples, and places. It is this story of multitudes that contains the most fascinating curios of Jason and the Argonauts. Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greeces Most Famous Heroes looks at the famous myths. You will learn about Hercules and Jason and the Argonauts like never before. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts Subtitle: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greeces Most Famous Heroes Author: Andrew Scott, Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There are few mythological characters that require less of an introduction than Hercules. His "labours" are known and have been reimagined by cultures far beyond their Greek beginnings, and he continues to influence modern culture in more ways than any other ancient Greek hero. What is curious about Hercules's character is that, despite his fame even in the ancient world, there was no authoritative source for his biography. The Library of Myths, commonly though falsely attributed to Apollodorus, is frequently used to illustrate the key episodes of Hercules's life. Despite being written at some time during the 2nd century CE, the Library encapsulates much of the conglomerate of popular tales that has become Herculess vulgate biography. Ultimately, though these tales are well known, their true beauty lies in the social and religious influence of their telling and the historical memories that remain, to this day, as shadows in their lines. The story of Jason and his crew of Argonauts is one of the best-known and most beloved myths of all time. Blockbuster movies have been made about it, and legendary explorer and historian Tim Severin even constructed a replica of the Argo in 1984 and succeeded in sailing it to Colchis (modern-day Georgia). In the ancient world too, this myth was told and retold time and again. The best source of the myth available to the modern reader (generally considered to be Apollonius Rhodiuss Argonautica) comes from the Hellenistic Period (ca. 323-31 BCE), which is very late in terms of most sources available for Greek myth. This means that the story written at that time had already been exposed to centuries of influences and additions. However, mythology is not the study of a storys beginnings alone, and very often, it is the changes and adaptations that provide the story with its most fascinating characteristics. The vague geography of the Argos story will become apparent, but it's also important, because there are numerous theories as to why the ancient writers may have charted the journey as they did. The Argos journey was as revelatory to Jason as it was to the late ancient Greek readers/listeners, since it incorporated many of the mythical, political, and cultural themes that pervaded myths throughout the Mediterranean. These themes accumulated with every revision and retelling of the story until it became a central motif in the Greek mindset, with strands linking it to myth, peoples, and places. It is this story of multitudes that contains the most fascinating curios of Jason and the Argonauts. Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greeces Most Famous Heroes looks at the famous myths. You will learn about Hercules and Jason and the Argonauts like never before. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Greatest-Battles-of-the-Greco-Persian-Wars-Audiobook/B06WLH1D5Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Battles of the Greco-Persian Wars Subtitle: Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Ancient Greeks have long been considered the forefathers of modern Western civilization, but the Golden Age of Athens and the spread of Greek influence across much of the known world only occurred due to one of the most crucial battles of antiquity: the Battle of Marathon. In 491 BC, following a successful invasion of Thrace over the Hellespont, the Persian emperor Darius sent envoys to the main Greek city-states, including Sparta and Athens, demanding tokens of earth and water as symbols of submission, but Darius didn't exactly get the reply he sought. According to Herodotus in his famous Histories, "Xerxes however had not sent to Athens or to Sparta heralds to demand the gift of earth, and for this reason, namely because at the former time when Dareios had sent for this very purpose, the one people threw the men who made the demand into the pit and the others into a well, and bade them take from thence earth and water and bear them to the king." Thus, in 490 BC, after the revolt in Ionia had been crushed, Darius sent his general Mardonius, at the head of a massive fleet and invading force, to destroy the meddlesome Greeks, starting with Athens. The Persian army, numbering anywhere between 30,000 and 300,000 men, landed on the plain at Marathon, a few dozen miles from Athens, where an Athenian army of 10,000 hoplite heavy infantry supported by 1,000 Plataeans prepared to contest their passage. The Athenians appealed to the Spartans for help, but the Spartans dithered; according to the Laws of Lycurgus, they were forbidden to march until the waxing moon was full. Accordingly, their army arrived too late. Thus, it fell upon the Athenians to shoulder the burden. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:00:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Greatest-Battles-of-the-Greco-Persian-Wars-Audiobook/B06WLH1D5Q thebookvoice.com 03:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Battles of the Greco-Persian Wars Subtitle: Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Ancient Greeks have long been considered the forefathers of modern Western civilization, but the Golden Age of Athens and the spread of Greek influence across much of the known world only occurred due to one of the most crucial battles of antiquity: the Battle of Marathon. In 491 BC, following a successful invasion of Thrace over the Hellespont, the Persian emperor Darius sent envoys to the main Greek city-states, including Sparta and Athens, demanding tokens of earth and water as symbols of submission, but Darius didn't exactly get the reply he sought. According to Herodotus in his famous Histories, "Xerxes however had not sent to Athens or to Sparta heralds to demand the gift of earth, and for this reason, namely because at the former time when Dareios had sent for this very purpose, the one people threw the men who made the demand into the pit and the others into a well, and bade them take from thence earth and water and bear them to the king." Thus, in 490 BC, after the revolt in Ionia had been crushed, Darius sent his general Mardonius, at the head of a massive fleet and invading force, to destroy the meddlesome Greeks, starting with Athens. The Persian army, numbering anywhere between 30,000 and 300,000 men, landed on the plain at Marathon, a few dozen miles from Athens, where an Athenian army of 10,000 hoplite heavy infantry supported by 1,000 Plataeans prepared to contest their passage. The Athenians appealed to the Spartans for help, but the Spartans dithered; according to the Laws of Lycurgus, they were forbidden to march until the waxing moon was full. Accordingly, their army arrived too late. Thus, it fell upon the Athenians to shoulder the burden. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Battles of the Greco-Persian Wars Subtitle: Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Ancient Greeks have long been considered the forefathers of modern Western civilization, but the Golden Age of Athens and the spread of Greek influence across much of the known world only occurred due to one of the most crucial battles of antiquity: the Battle of Marathon. In 491 BC, following a successful invasion of Thrace over the Hellespont, the Persian emperor Darius sent envoys to the main Greek city-states, including Sparta and Athens, demanding tokens of earth and water as symbols of submission, but Darius didn't exactly get the reply he sought. According to Herodotus in his famous Histories, "Xerxes however had not sent to Athens or to Sparta heralds to demand the gift of earth, and for this reason, namely because at the former time when Dareios had sent for this very purpose, the one people threw the men who made the demand into the pit and the others into a well, and bade them take from thence earth and water and bear them to the king." Thus, in 490 BC, after the revolt in Ionia had been crushed, Darius sent his general Mardonius, at the head of a massive fleet and invading force, to destroy the meddlesome Greeks, starting with Athens. The Persian army, numbering anywhere between 30,000 and 300,000 men, landed on the plain at Marathon, a few dozen miles from Athens, where an Athenian army of 10,000 hoplite heavy infantry supported by 1,000 Plataeans prepared to contest their passage. The Athenians appealed to the Spartans for help, but the Spartans dithered; according to the Laws of Lycurgus, they were forbidden to march until the waxing moon was full. Accordingly, their army arrived too late. Thus, it fell upon the Athenians to shoulder the burden. Members Reviews: Excellent History of the Major Battles of the Greco-Persian Wars Great collection showing how the Greeks took the sails out of the Persian Empire. Before Marathon the Greeks were terrified of the Persians. After Salamis it was clear the Persians were never going to conquer them. Reading these three histories in this one volume will definitely put you on the path to understanding the Mediterranean right before the Peloponnesian war. Great amount of info for a compact book. The book was very informational on the battles of Greco-Persian Wars. Pictures are all black and white and font is a little on the smaller side approximately size 10. Because of that there is a lot of info in this compact 6"x9" book. Nice size for easy transport. Excellent history. Learned a lot from this book, glad I bought it. Four Stars Good book, covering the major events https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Barbarian-Tides-The-Migration-Age-and-the-Later-Roman-Empire-Audiobook/B01FT8S2NE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Barbarian Tides: The Migration Age and the Later Roman Empire Subtitle: The Middle Ages Series Author: Walter Goffart Narrator: Bruce Bluett Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Migration Age is still envisioned as an onrush of expansionary "Germans" pouring unwanted into the Roman Empire and subjecting it to pressures so great that its western parts collapsed under the weight. Further developing the themes set forth in his classic Barbarians and Romans, Walter Goffart dismantles this grand narrative, shaking the barbarians of late antiquity out of this "Germanic" setting and reimagining the role of foreigners in the later Roman Empire. The empire was not swamped by a migratory Germanic flood for the simple reason that there was no single ancient Germanic civilization to be transplanted onto ex-Roman soil. Rather, the multiplicity of Northern peoples once living on the edges of the empire participated with the Romans in the larger stirrings of late antiquity. Most relevant among these was the long militarization that gripped late Roman society concurrently with its Christianization. Many barbarians were settled in the provinces without dislodging the Roman residents or destabilizing land ownership; some were even incorporated into the ruling families of the empire. The outcome of this process, Goffart argues, was a society headed by elite soldiers and Christian clergy - one we have come to call medieval. Critic Reviews: "Goffart has produced yet another major study on the migration of the Northern barbarians into the late Roman Empire." (Choice) "An important book which should be read attentively by all scholars of the late Roman West and early medieval Europe." (HER) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Walter Goffart) Wed, 18 May 2016 00:47:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Barbarian-Tides-The-Migration-Age-and-the-Later-Roman-Empire-Audiobook/B01FT8S2NE thebookvoice.com 13:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Barbarian Tides: The Migration Age and the Later Roman Empire Subtitle: The Middle Ages Series Author: Walter Goffart Narrator: Bruce Bluett Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Migration Age is still envisioned as an onrush of expansionary "Germans" pouring unwanted into the Roman Empire and subjecting it to pressures so great that its western parts collapsed under the weight. Further developing the themes set forth in his classic Barbarians and Romans, Walter Goffart dismantles this grand narrative, shaking the barbarians of late antiquity out of this "Germanic" setting and reimagining the role of foreigners in the later Roman Empire. The empire was not swamped by a migratory Germanic flood for the simple reason that there was no single ancient Germanic civilization to be transplanted onto ex-Roman soil. Rather, the multiplicity of Northern peoples once living on the edges of the empire participated with the Romans in the larger stirrings of late antiquity. Most relevant among these was the long militarization that gripped late Roman society concurrently with its Christianization. Many barbarians were settled in the provinces without dislodging the Roman residents or destabilizing land ownership; some were even incorporated into the ruling families of the empire. The outcome of this process, Goffart argues, was a society headed by elite soldiers and Christian clergy - one we have come to call medieval. Critic Reviews: "Goffart has produced yet another major study on the migration of the Northern barbarians into the late Roman Empire." (Choice) "An important book which should be read attentively by all scholars of the late Roman West and early medieval Europe." (HER) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Barbarian Tides: The Migration Age and the Later Roman Empire Subtitle: The Middle Ages Series Author: Walter Goffart Narrator: Bruce Bluett Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Migration Age is still envisioned as an onrush of expansionary "Germans" pouring unwanted into the Roman Empire and subjecting it to pressures so great that its western parts collapsed under the weight. Further developing the themes set forth in his classic Barbarians and Romans, Walter Goffart dismantles this grand narrative, shaking the barbarians of late antiquity out of this "Germanic" setting and reimagining the role of foreigners in the later Roman Empire. The empire was not swamped by a migratory Germanic flood for the simple reason that there was no single ancient Germanic civilization to be transplanted onto ex-Roman soil. Rather, the multiplicity of Northern peoples once living on the edges of the empire participated with the Romans in the larger stirrings of late antiquity. Most relevant among these was the long militarization that gripped late Roman society concurrently with its Christianization. Many barbarians were settled in the provinces without dislodging the Roman residents or destabilizing land ownership; some were even incorporated into the ruling families of the empire. The outcome of this process, Goffart argues, was a society headed by elite soldiers and Christian clergy - one we have come to call medieval. Critic Reviews: "Goffart has produced yet another major study on the migration of the Northern barbarians into the late Roman Empire." (Choice) "An important book which should be read attentively by all scholars of the late Roman West and early medieval Europe." (HER) Members Reviews: Barbarian book is missing one key thing... The one thing this book is missing is Barbarians. You might spot one or two peaking from behind a stack of books in the university library here, but its purely accidental. This book could have been summed up in a sticker: "There is no scientific evidence of anything that happened in Northern Europe after the Neanderthal, and before the 1600's." This isn't a book about the barbarians, but about all the writers that have said anything that wasn't substantiated by scientific evidence, regarding the northern (don't call them "Germanic") tribes. Its not just modern writers that he attacks either; anything the Romans or Greeks wrote was either secondhand or completely made up and should all be either disregarded completely or taken as parable. If you want to read anything about the Migration Period (he even questions the use of this term, saying that, at the time it was happening, nobody would have called it the Migration Period-well, no s**t, it was probably called, "Lets get the heck outa here") look somewhere else. At first I suspected that this was some kind of revisionism aimed at deconstructing the idea of a unified Germany, but as it progressed, it didn't seem like he was against a unified Germany, just one that was prehistoric. All and all, pedantic and geared toward refuting academia and not really presenting anything informative. This should have been a paper, not an audiobook selection. I kind of want my money back. An exemplary study. A good account of the forces surrounding the end of the Roman empire, and how those forces interacted. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Vikings-Audiobook/B01B1X89DE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vikings Subtitle: Raiders, Explorers and Seafaring Warriors Author: Lance Hightower Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The world of the Vikings is larger than life, filled with sagas of warriors who made fighting a career, but there's a lot more to Viking history than blood-letting and piracy. Their achievements, rich culture and craftsmanship contributed greatly to our world today, and their explorations helped make up the boundaries of nations. The Vikings: Raiders, Explorers, and Seafaring Warriors by author Lance Hightower will give you a glimpse of the battles that raged for more than 300 years, sparked by the cultural and religious differences that were the trigger for warring with the Franks, England and Ireland, and for trade and exploration into the Muslim empire, the Byzantine Empire, as far as Russia, Spain and North America. They came from Sweden, Norway and Denmark, not as one army, but as separate tribes who assaulted their way through Christendom as retaliation for the destruction of their holy icon. They came from the sea in a way that ingeniously allowed them to go where no conventional ship dared, and they were able to navigate waters without benefit of the sun to guide them. They used boats that made ship-building history - light, fast, and equally efficient in shallow rivers and mighty oceans. They terrorized, traded, bartered, took slaves, colonized, fought and died all in the name of Odin, god of the battle-slain. Perhaps in the end, they fought more for territory and riches than principle, but the history of the Vikings will always remain as one of the most enthralling of all Ages, where honor was crucial, death on the battlefield was preferred to idleness, and the stormy pantheon of their gods still held the greatest influence in their lives. The brilliant sagas come to life with snippets of modern translations, told like tales of old should be told, with dread, heroics and excitement. The author combines his own expertise with the latest archeological findings and information given to us from ancient text to present a first-rate portrayal of the Vikings. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lance Hightower) Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:43:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Vikings-Audiobook/B01B1X89DE thebookvoice.com 03:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vikings Subtitle: Raiders, Explorers and Seafaring Warriors Author: Lance Hightower Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The world of the Vikings is larger than life, filled with sagas of warriors who made fighting a career, but there's a lot more to Viking history than blood-letting and piracy. Their achievements, rich culture and craftsmanship contributed greatly to our world today, and their explorations helped make up the boundaries of nations. The Vikings: Raiders, Explorers, and Seafaring Warriors by author Lance Hightower will give you a glimpse of the battles that raged for more than 300 years, sparked by the cultural and religious differences that were the trigger for warring with the Franks, England and Ireland, and for trade and exploration into the Muslim empire, the Byzantine Empire, as far as Russia, Spain and North America. They came from Sweden, Norway and Denmark, not as one army, but as separate tribes who assaulted their way through Christendom as retaliation for the destruction of their holy icon. They came from the sea in a way that ingeniously allowed them to go where no conventional ship dared, and they were able to navigate waters without benefit of the sun to guide them. They used boats that made ship-building history - light, fast, and equally efficient in shallow rivers and mighty oceans. They terrorized, traded, bartered, took slaves, colonized, fought and died all in the name of Odin, god of the battle-slain. Perhaps in the end, they fought more for territory and riches than principle, but the history of the Vikings will always remain as one of the most enthralling of all Ages, where honor was crucial, death on the battlefield was preferred to idleness, and the stormy pantheon of their gods still held the greatest influence in their lives. The brilliant sagas come to life with snippets of modern translations, told like tales of old should be told, with dread, heroics and excitement. The author combines his own expertise with the latest archeological findings and information given to us from ancient text to present a first-rate portrayal of the Vikings. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vikings Subtitle: Raiders, Explorers and Seafaring Warriors Author: Lance Hightower Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-16 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The world of the Vikings is larger than life, filled with sagas of warriors who made fighting a career, but there's a lot more to Viking history than blood-letting and piracy. Their achievements, rich culture and craftsmanship contributed greatly to our world today, and their explorations helped make up the boundaries of nations. The Vikings: Raiders, Explorers, and Seafaring Warriors by author Lance Hightower will give you a glimpse of the battles that raged for more than 300 years, sparked by the cultural and religious differences that were the trigger for warring with the Franks, England and Ireland, and for trade and exploration into the Muslim empire, the Byzantine Empire, as far as Russia, Spain and North America. They came from Sweden, Norway and Denmark, not as one army, but as separate tribes who assaulted their way through Christendom as retaliation for the destruction of their holy icon. They came from the sea in a way that ingeniously allowed them to go where no conventional ship dared, and they were able to navigate waters without benefit of the sun to guide them. They used boats that made ship-building history - light, fast, and equally efficient in shallow rivers and mighty oceans. They terrorized, traded, bartered, took slaves, colonized, fought and died all in the name of Odin, god of the battle-slain. Perhaps in the end, they fought more for territory and riches than principle, but the history of the Vikings will always remain as one of the most enthralling of all Ages, where honor was crucial, death on the battlefield was preferred to idleness, and the stormy pantheon of their gods still held the greatest influence in their lives. The brilliant sagas come to life with snippets of modern translations, told like tales of old should be told, with dread, heroics and excitement. The author combines his own expertise with the latest archeological findings and information given to us from ancient text to present a first-rate portrayal of the Vikings. Members Reviews: Five Stars much needed info I like to have more information than not enough Three Stars Pretty dry from my standpoint. Lots of facts and dates. Maybe I would prefer a novel. Five Stars love it Three Stars A good history of the Vikings Four Stars A balanced view of violent people/ https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-True-Cross-and-the-Spear-of-Destiny-Audiobook/B071NNDZ7D Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The True Cross and the Spear of Destiny Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Most Important Relics of Christianity Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: That Jesus of Nazareth (ca. 4 BC-30 CE) was crucified is the closest to a historical fact anyone can say about him. Biblical scholars have spent centuries debating the details of what Jesus did and said, but this crude fact - that Jesus suffered capital punishment at the hands of the Roman authority by crucifixion - is accepted by the overwhelming majority of scholars. That there once was a cross where Jesus suffered and died is, therefore, the sequential logical affirmation. Jesus's destiny was not uncommon. Indeed, many other Jews perished were nailed to a wooden cross on the outskirts of Jerusalem (thousands, according to the historian Josephus, who was an eyewitness to the great Jewish revolt against Rome). The cross, a symbol of failure and shame for those who died on it and their families, was considered, from the dawn of Christianity, as the climactic moment in the career of its Messiah: his crucifixion and the ascension to his throne as the true king of the Jews. Hence, once the persecution against Christianity was over, and after enough time had passed, those who were interested, began to search for the truth in the evidence. To be able to look at, contemplate, kiss, or preferably take home a piece of the True Cross of Jesus, became the obsession of believers, kings, and emperors alike. According to Gospel narrative, along with the cross and the Holy Grail, another object has maintained an enigmatic and disturbing presence throughout history: the Spear of Longinus, that of the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus's side. The True Cross was a relic for healing and protection, but the spear, according to legend, was predestined for war and conquest. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 05 May 2017 12:42:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-True-Cross-and-the-Spear-of-Destiny-Audiobook/B071NNDZ7D thebookvoice.com 01:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The True Cross and the Spear of Destiny Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Most Important Relics of Christianity Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: That Jesus of Nazareth (ca. 4 BC-30 CE) was crucified is the closest to a historical fact anyone can say about him. Biblical scholars have spent centuries debating the details of what Jesus did and said, but this crude fact - that Jesus suffered capital punishment at the hands of the Roman authority by crucifixion - is accepted by the overwhelming majority of scholars. That there once was a cross where Jesus suffered and died is, therefore, the sequential logical affirmation. Jesus's destiny was not uncommon. Indeed, many other Jews perished were nailed to a wooden cross on the outskirts of Jerusalem (thousands, according to the historian Josephus, who was an eyewitness to the great Jewish revolt against Rome). The cross, a symbol of failure and shame for those who died on it and their families, was considered, from the dawn of Christianity, as the climactic moment in the career of its Messiah: his crucifixion and the ascension to his throne as the true king of the Jews. Hence, once the persecution against Christianity was over, and after enough time had passed, those who were interested, began to search for the truth in the evidence. To be able to look at, contemplate, kiss, or preferably take home a piece of the True Cross of Jesus, became the obsession of believers, kings, and emperors alike. According to Gospel narrative, along with the cross and the Holy Grail, another object has maintained an enigmatic and disturbing presence throughout history: the Spear of Longinus, that of the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus's side. The True Cross was a relic for healing and protection, but the spear, according to legend, was predestined for war and conquest. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The True Cross and the Spear of Destiny Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Most Important Relics of Christianity Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: That Jesus of Nazareth (ca. 4 BC-30 CE) was crucified is the closest to a historical fact anyone can say about him. Biblical scholars have spent centuries debating the details of what Jesus did and said, but this crude fact - that Jesus suffered capital punishment at the hands of the Roman authority by crucifixion - is accepted by the overwhelming majority of scholars. That there once was a cross where Jesus suffered and died is, therefore, the sequential logical affirmation. Jesus's destiny was not uncommon. Indeed, many other Jews perished were nailed to a wooden cross on the outskirts of Jerusalem (thousands, according to the historian Josephus, who was an eyewitness to the great Jewish revolt against Rome). The cross, a symbol of failure and shame for those who died on it and their families, was considered, from the dawn of Christianity, as the climactic moment in the career of its Messiah: his crucifixion and the ascension to his throne as the true king of the Jews. Hence, once the persecution against Christianity was over, and after enough time had passed, those who were interested, began to search for the truth in the evidence. To be able to look at, contemplate, kiss, or preferably take home a piece of the True Cross of Jesus, became the obsession of believers, kings, and emperors alike. According to Gospel narrative, along with the cross and the Holy Grail, another object has maintained an enigmatic and disturbing presence throughout history: the Spear of Longinus, that of the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus's side. The True Cross was a relic for healing and protection, but the spear, according to legend, was predestined for war and conquest. Members Reviews: Insights into the TRUTH of HOW and WHY relics held millions spellbound for ages I believe that the most arduous and often unrewarding research and writing is about events and facts that canât be proven. Therefore I admire the work that has gone into this book on the cross of Christ and the sword that was used to pierce Christâs side while on that cross. Since there are no biblical or contemporaneous non-biblical sources for what happened to these two objects, we canât know. We only have the myths. Itâs somewhat like buying âartifactsâ sold by merchants in Egypt that they claim are real and go back to the actual people or events. Yet, there is an intriguing story of how these myths and âdiscoveriesâ were carried on from century to century, even to the time of Hitler who felt there would be some special power in possessing âthe Spear of Destiny.â We of course have the well-known Indiana Jones movie series based on the supposed discovery of the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail. Although this book is not that spell-binding, it still has some of that power. If you like to read how myths are born and are grown through the ages, this book is well-researched and documented for that. Thatâs the real TRUTH in this book, about the need of believers to find some substantial object they can feel and see to support their beliefs. After all, look at some of our music and movie heroes today and what their locks of hair, molars, and other personal objects have sold for! Good overview This is a good read that gives some background about the sacred relics. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Mythology-Learn-About-the-Powerful-Lessons-You-Can-Learn-from-3-Ancient-Greek-Titans-and-How-to-Apply-Them-to-Modern-Day-Life-Audiobook/B00TQEOF0M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology: Learn About the Powerful Lessons You Can Learn from 3 Ancient Greek Titans and How to Apply Them to Modern Day Life Author: Rebecca Hartman Narrator: Michael Strader Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-15 Publisher: Fastlane LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Nearly all kinds of ancient mythology and religions were constructed from early civilizations trying to make sense of their surroundings. The idea of science was completely unknown to them; rather they explained natural phenomena as done by mythical deities. In Greek mythology this is how we come to certain instances like Apollo, the sun god, or Zeus, the god of the heavens and sky. The idea of the sun seemingly running across the horizon was rationalized by them as Apollo driving his blazing chariot through the sky. Night was formed by his rest and subsequent absence. Thunderstorms were Zeus' anger. His cherished lightning bolts destroyed those who caused him offense. And this goes on and on with each of the gods having domain over certain areas of natural life. There is Poseidon, whose domain was the sea. If you wanted to cross the water on a ship, it was an absolute must to pray and sacrifice to him. Hades ruled the underworld. If you wanted love, your prayers would have to be directed to Aphrodite. Seven reasons to buy this audiobook: 1. It's short and informative, with no fluff.2. This book is straightforward and gets to the point.3. It has a great concept.4. Learn what you need to know fast.5. Don't waste hours listening to something that won't benefit you.6. Specifically recorded to help and benefit the listener.7. The best compact guide to learn what you need to learn in a short period of time. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rebecca Hartman) Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:20:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Mythology-Learn-About-the-Powerful-Lessons-You-Can-Learn-from-3-Ancient-Greek-Titans-and-How-to-Apply-Them-to-Modern-Day-Life-Audiobook/B00TQEOF0M thebookvoice.com 00:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology: Learn About the Powerful Lessons You Can Learn from 3 Ancient Greek Titans and How to Apply Them to Modern Day Life Author: Rebecca Hartman Narrator: Michael Strader Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-15 Publisher: Fastlane LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Nearly all kinds of ancient mythology and religions were constructed from early civilizations trying to make sense of their surroundings. The idea of science was completely unknown to them; rather they explained natural phenomena as done by mythical deities. In Greek mythology this is how we come to certain instances like Apollo, the sun god, or Zeus, the god of the heavens and sky. The idea of the sun seemingly running across the horizon was rationalized by them as Apollo driving his blazing chariot through the sky. Night was formed by his rest and subsequent absence. Thunderstorms were Zeus' anger. His cherished lightning bolts destroyed those who caused him offense. And this goes on and on with each of the gods having domain over certain areas of natural life. There is Poseidon, whose domain was the sea. If you wanted to cross the water on a ship, it was an absolute must to pray and sacrifice to him. Hades ruled the underworld. If you wanted love, your prayers would have to be directed to Aphrodite. Seven reasons to buy this audiobook: 1. It's short and informative, with no fluff.2. This book is straightforward and gets to the point.3. It has a great concept.4. Learn what you need to know fast.5. Don't waste hours listening to something that won't benefit you.6. Specifically recorded to help and benefit the listener.7. The best compact guide to learn what you need to learn in a short period of time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology: Learn About the Powerful Lessons You Can Learn from 3 Ancient Greek Titans and How to Apply Them to Modern Day Life Author: Rebecca Hartman Narrator: Michael Strader Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-15 Publisher: Fastlane LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Nearly all kinds of ancient mythology and religions were constructed from early civilizations trying to make sense of their surroundings. The idea of science was completely unknown to them; rather they explained natural phenomena as done by mythical deities. In Greek mythology this is how we come to certain instances like Apollo, the sun god, or Zeus, the god of the heavens and sky. The idea of the sun seemingly running across the horizon was rationalized by them as Apollo driving his blazing chariot through the sky. Night was formed by his rest and subsequent absence. Thunderstorms were Zeus' anger. His cherished lightning bolts destroyed those who caused him offense. And this goes on and on with each of the gods having domain over certain areas of natural life. There is Poseidon, whose domain was the sea. If you wanted to cross the water on a ship, it was an absolute must to pray and sacrifice to him. Hades ruled the underworld. If you wanted love, your prayers would have to be directed to Aphrodite. Seven reasons to buy this audiobook: 1. It's short and informative, with no fluff.2. This book is straightforward and gets to the point.3. It has a great concept.4. Learn what you need to know fast.5. Don't waste hours listening to something that won't benefit you.6. Specifically recorded to help and benefit the listener.7. The best compact guide to learn what you need to learn in a short period of time. Members Reviews: don't buy this is by fat the worst audible book I've ever purchased! I want my money back!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rise-of-an-Empire-Audiobook/B00MNKVB3U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rise of an Empire Subtitle: How One Man United Greece to Defeat Xerxes's Persians Author: Stephen Dando-Collins Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The true story behind the events in 300: Rise of an Empire, the sequel to Zack Snyder's 300 The action-filled movie 300 focused on Ancient Greece's epic battle of Thermopylae, in which King Leonidas led 300 Spartans into battle against Xerxes and his million-strong Persian forces. In the sequel, 300: Rise of an Empire, the action moves to the sea, covering 10 years starting with the Battle of Marathon and ending with naval engagement the Battle of Artemisium, which occurred the same day as Thermopylae. Rise of an Empire tells the story of the real men and events depicted in the movie, focusing on the Athenian general Themistocles, one of the world's greatest warriors. He became warlord of Greece, built their navy and, by uniting Greece to defeat Xerxes' fleet, enabled what we call western civilization. Packed with vivid detail, clashes of arms and ships, blood, and glory, Rise of an Empire tells a story even bigger than the big screen could contain. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Dando-Collins) Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:18:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rise-of-an-Empire-Audiobook/B00MNKVB3U thebookvoice.com 08:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rise of an Empire Subtitle: How One Man United Greece to Defeat Xerxes's Persians Author: Stephen Dando-Collins Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The true story behind the events in 300: Rise of an Empire, the sequel to Zack Snyder's 300 The action-filled movie 300 focused on Ancient Greece's epic battle of Thermopylae, in which King Leonidas led 300 Spartans into battle against Xerxes and his million-strong Persian forces. In the sequel, 300: Rise of an Empire, the action moves to the sea, covering 10 years starting with the Battle of Marathon and ending with naval engagement the Battle of Artemisium, which occurred the same day as Thermopylae. Rise of an Empire tells the story of the real men and events depicted in the movie, focusing on the Athenian general Themistocles, one of the world's greatest warriors. He became warlord of Greece, built their navy and, by uniting Greece to defeat Xerxes' fleet, enabled what we call western civilization. Packed with vivid detail, clashes of arms and ships, blood, and glory, Rise of an Empire tells a story even bigger than the big screen could contain. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rise of an Empire Subtitle: How One Man United Greece to Defeat Xerxes's Persians Author: Stephen Dando-Collins Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The true story behind the events in 300: Rise of an Empire, the sequel to Zack Snyder's 300 The action-filled movie 300 focused on Ancient Greece's epic battle of Thermopylae, in which King Leonidas led 300 Spartans into battle against Xerxes and his million-strong Persian forces. In the sequel, 300: Rise of an Empire, the action moves to the sea, covering 10 years starting with the Battle of Marathon and ending with naval engagement the Battle of Artemisium, which occurred the same day as Thermopylae. Rise of an Empire tells the story of the real men and events depicted in the movie, focusing on the Athenian general Themistocles, one of the world's greatest warriors. He became warlord of Greece, built their navy and, by uniting Greece to defeat Xerxes' fleet, enabled what we call western civilization. Packed with vivid detail, clashes of arms and ships, blood, and glory, Rise of an Empire tells a story even bigger than the big screen could contain. Members Reviews: bad editing and... this audiibook was poorly edited. Several timees phrases were repeated AND the I counted two times the narrator got the dates wrong by one hundred years. Twice! Unique account of the life of Themistocle There are not very many books that focus on the life and trials of one of the most important figures of the ancient world, Themistocles. I really enjoyed this audio book and believe the author did his best to account for the many areas where the lack of evidence causes him to assume motivations and how events unfolded. Really good Always been a fan of Stephen Dando-Collin's books, it is a great story that detail the military, political, and economic situation of the Greco-Persian War's. This is a great audio book for anyone interested in the time-period. My gripe is with the narrator constantly saying 392 BC 380 BC, when the events took place in the 400's BC. He does mention the 5th century BC, but the inconsistency may be confusing to those that have no background in classical history. Also it sounds like a computer was relaying the story. Other than that I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to fans of classical Greece. Dando-Collin's is a magnificent author. Excellent Voice The narrator does a fantastic job bringing the text to life. I felt engaged and listening to every minute without boredom. Simply brilliant, unlike film This is breathtaking in it's scope and mind blowing in it's detail, how can such an excellent book be associated with such a dumb and inaccurate film. don't judge a book by it's film, this is masterful. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Persian-Wars-Volume-2-Audiobook/B002UUKPRQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Wars, Volume 2 Author: Herodotus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-03 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Translation by George Rawlinson. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Herodotus) Fri, 16 May 2003 17:22:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Persian-Wars-Volume-2-Audiobook/B002UUKPRQ thebookvoice.com 14:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Wars, Volume 2 Author: Herodotus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-03 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Translation by George Rawlinson. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Wars, Volume 2 Author: Herodotus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-03 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Translation by George Rawlinson. Members Reviews: Wrong damn book. I was looking for the unabridged complete version of the Persian wars. This edition failed my needs completely . For the rank amateur this would fit their needs, obviously not mine. The translation is all right. The introduction is from ... The translation is all right. The introduction is from the 1940s. It's seems likely to me that a well-established publisher can afford to commission an up-to-date introduction by an historian who considers archeological finds up to 2015 and offers a plausible analysis of Herodotus' work in terms of ancient commerce, economics, military formations, travel, communication, politics, customs and religion as well as philosophy, literature and art. Five Stars Book was very good condition-speedy shipping. Thank you!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Brief-History-of-Atlantis-Audiobook/B0784TWCPY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of Atlantis Subtitle: Plato's Ideal State Author: Stephen P. Kershaw Narrator: Peter Silverleaf Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: Little Brown Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Atlantis story remains one of the most haunting and enigmatic tales from antiquity and one that still resonates very deeply with the modern imagination. But where did Atlantis come from, what was it like, and where did it go to? Atlantis was first introduced by the Greek philosopher Plato in two dialogues, the Timaios and Kritias, written in the fourth century BC. As he philosophises about the origins of life, the universe and humanity, the great thinker puts forward a stunning description of Atlantis, an island paradise with an ideal society. But the Atlanteans degenerate and become imperialist aggressors: they fight against antediluvian Athens, which heroically repels their mighty forces, before a cataclysmic natural disaster destroys the warring states. His tale of a great empire that sank beneath the waves has sparked thousands of years of debate over whether Atlantis really existed. But did Plato mean his tale as history or just as a parable to help illustrate his philosophy? The audiobook is broken down into two main sections plus a coda - firstly the translations/commentaries, which discuss the specifics of the actual texts; secondly a look at the reception of the myth from then to now; and thirdly a brief round-off bringing it all together. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen P. Kershaw) Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:09:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Brief-History-of-Atlantis-Audiobook/B0784TWCPY thebookvoice.com 10:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of Atlantis Subtitle: Plato's Ideal State Author: Stephen P. Kershaw Narrator: Peter Silverleaf Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: Little Brown Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Atlantis story remains one of the most haunting and enigmatic tales from antiquity and one that still resonates very deeply with the modern imagination. But where did Atlantis come from, what was it like, and where did it go to? Atlantis was first introduced by the Greek philosopher Plato in two dialogues, the Timaios and Kritias, written in the fourth century BC. As he philosophises about the origins of life, the universe and humanity, the great thinker puts forward a stunning description of Atlantis, an island paradise with an ideal society. But the Atlanteans degenerate and become imperialist aggressors: they fight against antediluvian Athens, which heroically repels their mighty forces, before a cataclysmic natural disaster destroys the warring states. His tale of a great empire that sank beneath the waves has sparked thousands of years of debate over whether Atlantis really existed. But did Plato mean his tale as history or just as a parable to help illustrate his philosophy? The audiobook is broken down into two main sections plus a coda - firstly the translations/commentaries, which discuss the specifics of the actual texts; secondly a look at the reception of the myth from then to now; and thirdly a brief round-off bringing it all together. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of Atlantis Subtitle: Plato's Ideal State Author: Stephen P. Kershaw Narrator: Peter Silverleaf Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: Little Brown Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Atlantis story remains one of the most haunting and enigmatic tales from antiquity and one that still resonates very deeply with the modern imagination. But where did Atlantis come from, what was it like, and where did it go to? Atlantis was first introduced by the Greek philosopher Plato in two dialogues, the Timaios and Kritias, written in the fourth century BC. As he philosophises about the origins of life, the universe and humanity, the great thinker puts forward a stunning description of Atlantis, an island paradise with an ideal society. But the Atlanteans degenerate and become imperialist aggressors: they fight against antediluvian Athens, which heroically repels their mighty forces, before a cataclysmic natural disaster destroys the warring states. His tale of a great empire that sank beneath the waves has sparked thousands of years of debate over whether Atlantis really existed. But did Plato mean his tale as history or just as a parable to help illustrate his philosophy? The audiobook is broken down into two main sections plus a coda - firstly the translations/commentaries, which discuss the specifics of the actual texts; secondly a look at the reception of the myth from then to now; and thirdly a brief round-off bringing it all together. Members Reviews: Buy this book -- although it is not fair to its readers A certain part of a scholar's life is dedicated to "ghost busting", i.e. to debunk wrong concepts existing out there, in the coarse reality of popular books, colourful magazines, and the vastness of the internet, and to provide the basis for a better understanding of reality at an academic level to all who are interested. This had been the basic idea of this book, possibly. And who would not support such a noble purpose? But you can exaggerate everything by going to the other extreme. This book is deeply disappointing. After Vidal-Naquet's one-sided book from 2005, written against all sorts of Atlantis supporters without exception, there was a chance to provide a more balanced view to the interested public, and to include new arguments. But the opportunity has been missed again. And like Vidal-Naquet's work, this book is not fair to its readers: The readers are manipulated by all sorts of unacceptable omissions, oversimplistic arguments, and misleading wordings, as will be demonstrated in the following. Furthermore, the book contains many mistakes. Manipulative Style The manipulation starts right on page 1 in the very first line. There, the Atlantis story is addressed as a "myth" without further ado. But if one thing is sure, then that Atlantis is not a myth. Because Atlantis is presented in Plato's dialogues as a true story, not as a myth. Even if it is an invention, it is still not a myth. Atlantis is presented as the opposite of a myth. The story allegedly came from Egypt where it had been preserved in written form over a very long time thanks to the continuity of the Egyptian civilization. The claim of Plato's dialogues is, that Egyptian texts provide a window into the past, bridging the time of which the Greeks only know myths, or nothing at all. And it is true: Egyptian texts do indeed tell such stories of ancient times, and still today Egyptologists are able to tell a lot about other countries and peoples of which information has been preserved in ancient Egyptian texts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Church-of-the-Holy-Sepulchre-Audiobook/B076KQR241 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Subtitle: The History of Christianity in Jerusalem and the Holy City's Most Important Church Author: Kosta Kafarakis, Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The most famous church in Jerusalem for nearly 2,000 years, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, often called the Church of the Resurrection, was built in the era of St. Constantine, and the church as a structure has no history separable from the city of Jerusalem and its environs. It is venerated as being on the site where Jesus was crucified and buried, and naturally, making it a crucial pilgrimage site for Christians, and it is now the home of the Greek Orthodox Jerusalem Patriarchate. Moreover, it was the site of many important councils, some of which altered Christian history forever. In short, the Sepulchre was and is synonymous with Jerusalem, and it was essentially the nodal center of the city. Naturally, the Church has had a turbulent history just as Jerusalem has. Under the Emperor Vespasian, Jerusalem was attacked and depopulated by Roman forces in 70 CE, and from 131-134, the Jewish revolt invited another Roman reprisal. Over and over again, Jerusalem has been decimated, sacked and razed. In 135, Hadrian rebuilt the city as a Roman outpost and called it "Aelia Capitolina" (Sicker, 2-3), and even the era of St. Constantine provided no respite from wars and dislocation. The Emperor Hadrian also removed Jews from the city upon its renovation (Sicker, 2-4). In 313, Constantine the Great converted the Roman Empire and stopped the persecution of Christians, but the problems were far from over in Jerusalem. Jerusalem at the time was a center of pagan worship, with the emperor's main sanctuary being the temple of "Jupiter Capitolinus". The persecution had ended, but the hostility between Christians and non-Christians continued. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kosta Kafarakis) Fri, 20 Oct 2017 20:37:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Church-of-the-Holy-Sepulchre-Audiobook/B076KQR241 thebookvoice.com 01:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Subtitle: The History of Christianity in Jerusalem and the Holy City's Most Important Church Author: Kosta Kafarakis, Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The most famous church in Jerusalem for nearly 2,000 years, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, often called the Church of the Resurrection, was built in the era of St. Constantine, and the church as a structure has no history separable from the city of Jerusalem and its environs. It is venerated as being on the site where Jesus was crucified and buried, and naturally, making it a crucial pilgrimage site for Christians, and it is now the home of the Greek Orthodox Jerusalem Patriarchate. Moreover, it was the site of many important councils, some of which altered Christian history forever. In short, the Sepulchre was and is synonymous with Jerusalem, and it was essentially the nodal center of the city. Naturally, the Church has had a turbulent history just as Jerusalem has. Under the Emperor Vespasian, Jerusalem was attacked and depopulated by Roman forces in 70 CE, and from 131-134, the Jewish revolt invited another Roman reprisal. Over and over again, Jerusalem has been decimated, sacked and razed. In 135, Hadrian rebuilt the city as a Roman outpost and called it "Aelia Capitolina" (Sicker, 2-3), and even the era of St. Constantine provided no respite from wars and dislocation. The Emperor Hadrian also removed Jews from the city upon its renovation (Sicker, 2-4). In 313, Constantine the Great converted the Roman Empire and stopped the persecution of Christians, but the problems were far from over in Jerusalem. Jerusalem at the time was a center of pagan worship, with the emperor's main sanctuary being the temple of "Jupiter Capitolinus". The persecution had ended, but the hostility between Christians and non-Christians continued. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Subtitle: The History of Christianity in Jerusalem and the Holy City's Most Important Church Author: Kosta Kafarakis, Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The most famous church in Jerusalem for nearly 2,000 years, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, often called the Church of the Resurrection, was built in the era of St. Constantine, and the church as a structure has no history separable from the city of Jerusalem and its environs. It is venerated as being on the site where Jesus was crucified and buried, and naturally, making it a crucial pilgrimage site for Christians, and it is now the home of the Greek Orthodox Jerusalem Patriarchate. Moreover, it was the site of many important councils, some of which altered Christian history forever. In short, the Sepulchre was and is synonymous with Jerusalem, and it was essentially the nodal center of the city. Naturally, the Church has had a turbulent history just as Jerusalem has. Under the Emperor Vespasian, Jerusalem was attacked and depopulated by Roman forces in 70 CE, and from 131-134, the Jewish revolt invited another Roman reprisal. Over and over again, Jerusalem has been decimated, sacked and razed. In 135, Hadrian rebuilt the city as a Roman outpost and called it "Aelia Capitolina" (Sicker, 2-3), and even the era of St. Constantine provided no respite from wars and dislocation. The Emperor Hadrian also removed Jews from the city upon its renovation (Sicker, 2-4). In 313, Constantine the Great converted the Roman Empire and stopped the persecution of Christians, but the problems were far from over in Jerusalem. Jerusalem at the time was a center of pagan worship, with the emperor's main sanctuary being the temple of "Jupiter Capitolinus". The persecution had ended, but the hostility between Christians and non-Christians continued. Members Reviews: Fascinating look at one of Christianity's most important sites âThe Church of the Holy Sephulcreâ by Kosta Kafarakis is subtitled âThe History of Christianity in Jerusalem and the Holy Cityâs Most Important Church.â It describes how the church was originally built (and destroyed several times) and the critical role the church and its clergy played in the development of Christianity in the Holy Land and beyond. The church also had a large, and sometimes questionable, impact on the development of numerous heresies that arose for several hundred years after the death of Christ. Whatâs fascinating is how the church survived various sieges (by the Romans on a number of occasions, the Persians, and various attacks by Islamic armies and crusaders) and how it was almost routinely destroyed and rebuilt. Itâs a well-informed account, noting the nuances and complexities of church history, and how the church, its clergy, and its people survived hostile, brutal, and often murderous events. Constructed over the place traditionally associated with the tomb of Jesus, the church has recently been investigated by archaeologists and other scientists, and the actual tomb exposed for the first time in centuries. âThe Church of the Holy Sephulcreâ is a concise, fascinating look at one of Christianityâs most important sites and how itâs survived for almost 2,000 years. Huge Disappointment The book was a huge disappointment. There are only about 20 pages of narrative with only a light discussion of the events occurring over 1300 years of the church's history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ptolemaic-Kingdom-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B077NCKJC1 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ptolemy Dynasty and the End of the Egyptian Empire Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Among all the periods in ancient Egyptian history, the Ptolemaic Kingdom and its most famous ruler, Cleopatra, may be the most well-known today. By the 4th century BCE, it appeared as though ancient Egypt was in its final death throes. It had long ceased to be an influential kingdom in the Near East and Mediterranean regions, and it had been ruled over by a succession of foreign peoples including Libyans, Nubians, Assyrians, and Persians. But just when Egypt seemed was doomed to pass forever into obscurity, it was reinvigorated by outsiders, most notably Alexander the Great. While in the process of campaigning to destroy the Achaemenid Persian Empire and conquer the world in 331 BCE, he made a pit stop in Egypt that forever changed the course of Egyptian history. Although his understanding of ancient Egyptian chronology and religion was minimal, Alexander was intrigued by ancient pharaonic culture, knowing, as the 5th century BCE Greek historian Herodotus once wrote, Egypt is the gift of the Nile. As a result, Alexander endeavored to incorporate the land of the pharaohs into Hellenic Civilization. Although Alexander never lived to rule over Egypt, one of his generals, Ptolemy I, did, and it was he who established the last great pharaonic dynasty in Egypt, known as the Ptolemaic Dynasty. The Ptolemies gave ancient Egypt an injection of vitality that had not been seen in the Nile Valley for centuries, preserving many aspects of native Egyptian culture while adding their own layer of Hellenic culture. The first few Ptolemaic rulers proved as able as any of their Egyptian predecessors as they worked to make Egypt a first-rate power in the world once again. Unfortunately, these able rulers were followed by a succession of corrupt and greedy kings, more concerned with personal wealth and power than the stability and greatness of their kingdom. Eventually, Ptolemaic Egypt collapsed due to weak rulers, internal social problems, and the rising power of Rome, but before the Ptolemaic Dynasty was extinguished, it proved to be one of the most impressive royal houses in ancient Egyptian history. The end of the Ptolemies also happened to coincide with the most famous period of Roman history. In the latter 1st century BCE, men like Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian participated in two civil wars that would spell the end of the Roman Republic and determine who would become the Roman emperor. In the middle of it all was historys most famous woman, Cleopatra, who famously seduced both Caesar and Antony and thereby positioned herself as one of the most influential people in a world of powerful men. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:36:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ptolemaic-Kingdom-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B077NCKJC1 thebookvoice.com 01:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ptolemy Dynasty and the End of the Egyptian Empire Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Among all the periods in ancient Egyptian history, the Ptolemaic Kingdom and its most famous ruler, Cleopatra, may be the most well-known today. By the 4th century BCE, it appeared as though ancient Egypt was in its final death throes. It had long ceased to be an influential kingdom in the Near East and Mediterranean regions, and it had been ruled over by a succession of foreign peoples including Libyans, Nubians, Assyrians, and Persians. But just when Egypt seemed was doomed to pass forever into obscurity, it was reinvigorated by outsiders, most notably Alexander the Great. While in the process of campaigning to destroy the Achaemenid Persian Empire and conquer the world in 331 BCE, he made a pit stop in Egypt that forever changed the course of Egyptian history. Although his understanding of ancient Egyptian chronology and religion was minimal, Alexander was intrigued by ancient pharaonic culture, knowing, as the 5th century BCE Greek historian Herodotus once wrote, Egypt is the gift of the Nile. As a result, Alexander endeavored to incorporate the land of the pharaohs into Hellenic Civilization. Although Alexander never lived to rule over Egypt, one of his generals, Ptolemy I, did, and it was he who established the last great pharaonic dynasty in Egypt, known as the Ptolemaic Dynasty. The Ptolemies gave ancient Egypt an injection of vitality that had not been seen in the Nile Valley for centuries, preserving many aspects of native Egyptian culture while adding their own layer of Hellenic culture. The first few Ptolemaic rulers proved as able as any of their Egyptian predecessors as they worked to make Egypt a first-rate power in the world once again. Unfortunately, these able rulers were followed by a succession of corrupt and greedy kings, more concerned with personal wealth and power than the stability and greatness of their kingdom. Eventually, Ptolemaic Egypt collapsed due to weak rulers, internal social problems, and the rising power of Rome, but before the Ptolemaic Dynasty was extinguished, it proved to be one of the most impressive royal houses in ancient Egyptian history. The end of the Ptolemies also happened to coincide with the most famous period of Roman history. In the latter 1st century BCE, men like Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian participated in two civil wars that would spell the end of the Roman Republic and determine who would become the Roman emperor. In the middle of it all was historys most famous woman, Cleopatra, who famously seduced both Caesar and Antony and thereby positioned herself as one of the most influential people in a world of powerful men. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ptolemy Dynasty and the End of the Egyptian Empire Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Among all the periods in ancient Egyptian history, the Ptolemaic Kingdom and its most famous ruler, Cleopatra, may be the most well-known today. By the 4th century BCE, it appeared as though ancient Egypt was in its final death throes. It had long ceased to be an influential kingdom in the Near East and Mediterranean regions, and it had been ruled over by a succession of foreign peoples including Libyans, Nubians, Assyrians, and Persians. But just when Egypt seemed was doomed to pass forever into obscurity, it was reinvigorated by outsiders, most notably Alexander the Great. While in the process of campaigning to destroy the Achaemenid Persian Empire and conquer the world in 331 BCE, he made a pit stop in Egypt that forever changed the course of Egyptian history. Although his understanding of ancient Egyptian chronology and religion was minimal, Alexander was intrigued by ancient pharaonic culture, knowing, as the 5th century BCE Greek historian Herodotus once wrote, Egypt is the gift of the Nile. As a result, Alexander endeavored to incorporate the land of the pharaohs into Hellenic Civilization. Although Alexander never lived to rule over Egypt, one of his generals, Ptolemy I, did, and it was he who established the last great pharaonic dynasty in Egypt, known as the Ptolemaic Dynasty. The Ptolemies gave ancient Egypt an injection of vitality that had not been seen in the Nile Valley for centuries, preserving many aspects of native Egyptian culture while adding their own layer of Hellenic culture. The first few Ptolemaic rulers proved as able as any of their Egyptian predecessors as they worked to make Egypt a first-rate power in the world once again. Unfortunately, these able rulers were followed by a succession of corrupt and greedy kings, more concerned with personal wealth and power than the stability and greatness of their kingdom. Eventually, Ptolemaic Egypt collapsed due to weak rulers, internal social problems, and the rising power of Rome, but before the Ptolemaic Dynasty was extinguished, it proved to be one of the most impressive royal houses in ancient Egyptian history. The end of the Ptolemies also happened to coincide with the most famous period of Roman history. In the latter 1st century BCE, men like Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian participated in two civil wars that would spell the end of the Roman Republic and determine who would become the Roman emperor. In the middle of it all was historys most famous woman, Cleopatra, who famously seduced both Caesar and Antony and thereby positioned herself as one of the most influential people in a world of powerful men. Members Reviews: Really liked this an all Charles River history books Priced right, this concise history of the Ptolemy empire in Egypt and beyond was a pleasure to read. Enough detail to whet the appetite for more of the history if you are so inclined. Like all of the Charles River books I have gladly read it does have a number of typos but I'm not the type to slam this insignificant trait. I do worry about the historic facts and interpretations but this is universal in history books. As an introduction to the vast array of history subjects presented by Charles River I praise them, and thank them for their efforts. How Greeks Came to Rule Egypt Recently, I read a history of Cleopatra and learned that she was not Egyptian, but Greek. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mythology-of-the-Trojan-War-Audiobook/B06WVJL97K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology of the Trojan War Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Mythical Legends About the Battle for Troy Author: Andrew Scott, Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the most famous epic poems ever written, the Iliad and the Odyssey have been read for nearly 3,000 years, making them some of the oldest written works in the Western world. The poems made characters like Paris, Helen, Odysseus, Achilles, Hector, and Ajax instantly recognizable, and they also influenced other ancient poets like Virgil, whose Aeneid is clearly modeled after them. The epic poems also literally put Troy on the map, motivating Heinrich Schliemann to search for and ultimately find the city of Troy in the 19th century. Believed to have been penned around the eighth century BCE or seventh century BCE, the Iliad and the Odyssey served as both entertainment and a moral guidebook of sorts for the ancient Greeks, as well as the foundation for Western literature. Although there is some scholarly debate regarding the epic's authorship, it is generally attributed to Homer. Given that he lived nearly 2800 years ago, not much is actually known about Homer; even his birthplace is debated, but due to the dialect of Greek in which the works attributed to him were written, it is generally believed that he lived in Iona. The only other aspect of Homer's life that is generally agreed upon is that he was a blind poet, possibly also a bard. That naturally raises the question of how he wrote his epic poetry, but scholars assume he probably dictated them to a scribe, as the format suggests they were comprised from various shorter forms of oral poetry. Even people who don't know much about ancient Greek mythology can probably still name Achilles, the Trojan Horse, and a number of other gods that play a part in the story of the Trojan War. The enduring nature of this story led to many great people claiming descent from one of the characters found within it; for example, Alexander the Great was said to have slept with a copy of Homer's Iliad every night during his campaigns, a description of the legendary war that describes the epitome of pre-hoplite warfare and is still taught at military academies around the world today. The entire story, from its fickle beginnings to its catastrophic end, has made its way to modern times via surviving sources which, when combined, form a biopsy of ancient Greek myth and many of its finest elements. Most people could be forgiven for mistakenly believing that the Iliad encompasses the entire story of the Trojan War, but the Iliad tells the story of just four days in the ninth year of the war. In many ways, the Iliad is the story of Achilles's wrath, which actually serves as a subtitle in some editions, but in order to gain an idea of the full story of what occurred at Troy between ancient heroes Achilles, Hector, Menelaus, and Paris, among others, one must collate sources (often fragmentary) stretching from the eighth century BCE to Roman sources in the first century CE. Indeed, piecing the story together is one of the intentions of this epic poem. Another intention of the Iliad is to highlight the nature of the story as a work of mythology - not history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Scott) Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:13:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mythology-of-the-Trojan-War-Audiobook/B06WVJL97K thebookvoice.com 01:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology of the Trojan War Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Mythical Legends About the Battle for Troy Author: Andrew Scott, Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the most famous epic poems ever written, the Iliad and the Odyssey have been read for nearly 3,000 years, making them some of the oldest written works in the Western world. The poems made characters like Paris, Helen, Odysseus, Achilles, Hector, and Ajax instantly recognizable, and they also influenced other ancient poets like Virgil, whose Aeneid is clearly modeled after them. The epic poems also literally put Troy on the map, motivating Heinrich Schliemann to search for and ultimately find the city of Troy in the 19th century. Believed to have been penned around the eighth century BCE or seventh century BCE, the Iliad and the Odyssey served as both entertainment and a moral guidebook of sorts for the ancient Greeks, as well as the foundation for Western literature. Although there is some scholarly debate regarding the epic's authorship, it is generally attributed to Homer. Given that he lived nearly 2800 years ago, not much is actually known about Homer; even his birthplace is debated, but due to the dialect of Greek in which the works attributed to him were written, it is generally believed that he lived in Iona. The only other aspect of Homer's life that is generally agreed upon is that he was a blind poet, possibly also a bard. That naturally raises the question of how he wrote his epic poetry, but scholars assume he probably dictated them to a scribe, as the format suggests they were comprised from various shorter forms of oral poetry. Even people who don't know much about ancient Greek mythology can probably still name Achilles, the Trojan Horse, and a number of other gods that play a part in the story of the Trojan War. The enduring nature of this story led to many great people claiming descent from one of the characters found within it; for example, Alexander the Great was said to have slept with a copy of Homer's Iliad every night during his campaigns, a description of the legendary war that describes the epitome of pre-hoplite warfare and is still taught at military academies around the world today. The entire story, from its fickle beginnings to its catastrophic end, has made its way to modern times via surviving sources which, when combined, form a biopsy of ancient Greek myth and many of its finest elements. Most people could be forgiven for mistakenly believing that the Iliad encompasses the entire story of the Trojan War, but the Iliad tells the story of just four days in the ninth year of the war. In many ways, the Iliad is the story of Achilles's wrath, which actually serves as a subtitle in some editions, but in order to gain an idea of the full story of what occurred at Troy between ancient heroes Achilles, Hector, Menelaus, and Paris, among others, one must collate sources (often fragmentary) stretching from the eighth century BCE to Roman sources in the first century CE. Indeed, piecing the story together is one of the intentions of this epic poem. Another intention of the Iliad is to highlight the nature of the story as a work of mythology - not history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology of the Trojan War Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Mythical Legends About the Battle for Troy Author: Andrew Scott, Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the most famous epic poems ever written, the Iliad and the Odyssey have been read for nearly 3,000 years, making them some of the oldest written works in the Western world. The poems made characters like Paris, Helen, Odysseus, Achilles, Hector, and Ajax instantly recognizable, and they also influenced other ancient poets like Virgil, whose Aeneid is clearly modeled after them. The epic poems also literally put Troy on the map, motivating Heinrich Schliemann to search for and ultimately find the city of Troy in the 19th century. Believed to have been penned around the eighth century BCE or seventh century BCE, the Iliad and the Odyssey served as both entertainment and a moral guidebook of sorts for the ancient Greeks, as well as the foundation for Western literature. Although there is some scholarly debate regarding the epic's authorship, it is generally attributed to Homer. Given that he lived nearly 2800 years ago, not much is actually known about Homer; even his birthplace is debated, but due to the dialect of Greek in which the works attributed to him were written, it is generally believed that he lived in Iona. The only other aspect of Homer's life that is generally agreed upon is that he was a blind poet, possibly also a bard. That naturally raises the question of how he wrote his epic poetry, but scholars assume he probably dictated them to a scribe, as the format suggests they were comprised from various shorter forms of oral poetry. Even people who don't know much about ancient Greek mythology can probably still name Achilles, the Trojan Horse, and a number of other gods that play a part in the story of the Trojan War. The enduring nature of this story led to many great people claiming descent from one of the characters found within it; for example, Alexander the Great was said to have slept with a copy of Homer's Iliad every night during his campaigns, a description of the legendary war that describes the epitome of pre-hoplite warfare and is still taught at military academies around the world today. The entire story, from its fickle beginnings to its catastrophic end, has made its way to modern times via surviving sources which, when combined, form a biopsy of ancient Greek myth and many of its finest elements. Most people could be forgiven for mistakenly believing that the Iliad encompasses the entire story of the Trojan War, but the Iliad tells the story of just four days in the ninth year of the war. In many ways, the Iliad is the story of Achilles's wrath, which actually serves as a subtitle in some editions, but in order to gain an idea of the full story of what occurred at Troy between ancient heroes Achilles, Hector, Menelaus, and Paris, among others, one must collate sources (often fragmentary) stretching from the eighth century BCE to Roman sources in the first century CE. Indeed, piecing the story together is one of the intentions of this epic poem. Another intention of the Iliad is to highlight the nature of the story as a work of mythology - not history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mycenaeans-The-History-and-Culture-of-Ancient-Greeces-First-Advanced-Civilization-Audiobook/B00XNPN0I8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mycenaeans: The History and Culture of Ancient Greece's First Advanced Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Gabrielle Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When people think of ancient Greece, images of philosophers such as Plato or Socrates often come to mind, as do great warriors like Pericles and Alexander the Great. But hundreds of years before Athens became a city, a Greek culture flourished and spread its tentacles throughout the Western Mediterranean region via trade and warfare. Scholars have termed this preclassical Greek culture the Mycenaean culture. It existed from about 2000 to 1200 BCE, when Greece, along with much of the Eastern Mediterranean, was thrust into a centuries-long dark age. Before the Mycenaean culture collapsed, it was a vital part of the late Bronze Age Mediterranean system and stood on equal footing with some of the great powers of the region, such as the Egyptians and Hittites. Despite being ethnic Greeks and speaking a language that was the direct predecessor of classical Greek, the Mycenaeans had more in common with their neighbors from the island of Crete, who are known today as the Minoans. Due to their cultural affinities with the Minoans and the fact that they conquered Crete yet still carried on many Minoan traditions, the Mycenaeans are viewed by some scholars as the later torchbearers of a greater Aegean civilization. This is similar to the way the Romans carried on Hellenic civilization after the Greeks. Given that the Mycenaeans played such a vital role in history in the late Bronze Age, it would be natural to assume there are countless studies and accurate chronologies on the subject, but the opposite is true. Although the Mycenaeans were literate, the corpus of written texts from the period is minimal, so modern scholars are left to use a variety of methods in order to reconstruct a proper history of Mycenaean culture. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 15 May 2015 05:43:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mycenaeans-The-History-and-Culture-of-Ancient-Greeces-First-Advanced-Civilization-Audiobook/B00XNPN0I8 thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mycenaeans: The History and Culture of Ancient Greece's First Advanced Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Gabrielle Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When people think of ancient Greece, images of philosophers such as Plato or Socrates often come to mind, as do great warriors like Pericles and Alexander the Great. But hundreds of years before Athens became a city, a Greek culture flourished and spread its tentacles throughout the Western Mediterranean region via trade and warfare. Scholars have termed this preclassical Greek culture the Mycenaean culture. It existed from about 2000 to 1200 BCE, when Greece, along with much of the Eastern Mediterranean, was thrust into a centuries-long dark age. Before the Mycenaean culture collapsed, it was a vital part of the late Bronze Age Mediterranean system and stood on equal footing with some of the great powers of the region, such as the Egyptians and Hittites. Despite being ethnic Greeks and speaking a language that was the direct predecessor of classical Greek, the Mycenaeans had more in common with their neighbors from the island of Crete, who are known today as the Minoans. Due to their cultural affinities with the Minoans and the fact that they conquered Crete yet still carried on many Minoan traditions, the Mycenaeans are viewed by some scholars as the later torchbearers of a greater Aegean civilization. This is similar to the way the Romans carried on Hellenic civilization after the Greeks. Given that the Mycenaeans played such a vital role in history in the late Bronze Age, it would be natural to assume there are countless studies and accurate chronologies on the subject, but the opposite is true. Although the Mycenaeans were literate, the corpus of written texts from the period is minimal, so modern scholars are left to use a variety of methods in order to reconstruct a proper history of Mycenaean culture. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mycenaeans: The History and Culture of Ancient Greece's First Advanced Civilization Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Gabrielle Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When people think of ancient Greece, images of philosophers such as Plato or Socrates often come to mind, as do great warriors like Pericles and Alexander the Great. But hundreds of years before Athens became a city, a Greek culture flourished and spread its tentacles throughout the Western Mediterranean region via trade and warfare. Scholars have termed this preclassical Greek culture the Mycenaean culture. It existed from about 2000 to 1200 BCE, when Greece, along with much of the Eastern Mediterranean, was thrust into a centuries-long dark age. Before the Mycenaean culture collapsed, it was a vital part of the late Bronze Age Mediterranean system and stood on equal footing with some of the great powers of the region, such as the Egyptians and Hittites. Despite being ethnic Greeks and speaking a language that was the direct predecessor of classical Greek, the Mycenaeans had more in common with their neighbors from the island of Crete, who are known today as the Minoans. Due to their cultural affinities with the Minoans and the fact that they conquered Crete yet still carried on many Minoan traditions, the Mycenaeans are viewed by some scholars as the later torchbearers of a greater Aegean civilization. This is similar to the way the Romans carried on Hellenic civilization after the Greeks. Given that the Mycenaeans played such a vital role in history in the late Bronze Age, it would be natural to assume there are countless studies and accurate chronologies on the subject, but the opposite is true. Although the Mycenaeans were literate, the corpus of written texts from the period is minimal, so modern scholars are left to use a variety of methods in order to reconstruct a proper history of Mycenaean culture. Members Reviews: To Many Assumptions and Conjecture What would have made The Mycenaeans: The History and Culture of Ancient Greece's First Advanced Civilization better? Very few direct statements were made. Lots of "it could be", "it may be", "it is likely"...etc. I thought I would be reading a book providing real information. Not a conjecture. What could Charles River Editors have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Have more facts What three words best describe Gabrielle Byrnes voice? Gabrielle did a good job with the reading. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? My reaction is, "I don't know any more about The Mycenaeans now that I have read this book." https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Battle-of-Cannae-Audiobook/B01MR94EBM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Cannae Subtitle: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome's Most Decisive Military Defeat Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kevin Kollins Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Although the Romans gained the upper hand over Carthage in the wake of the First Punic War, the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal brought the Romans to their knees for over a decade during the Second Punic War. While military historians are still amazed that he was able to maintain his army in Italy near Rome for nearly 15 years, scholars are still puzzled over some of his decisions, including why he never attempted to march on Rome in the first place. Regardless, Hannibal was such a threat that the Romans responded in an unprecedented nature when the Carthaginians resumed the campaigning season in the spring of 216 BCE by capturing the city of Cannae, a crucial supply hub, and placing themselves along the line that convoys from the ports and warehouses of the south needed to travel to reach Rome. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 25 Jan 2017 07:43:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Battle-of-Cannae-Audiobook/B01MR94EBM thebookvoice.com 01:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Cannae Subtitle: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome's Most Decisive Military Defeat Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kevin Kollins Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Although the Romans gained the upper hand over Carthage in the wake of the First Punic War, the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal brought the Romans to their knees for over a decade during the Second Punic War. While military historians are still amazed that he was able to maintain his army in Italy near Rome for nearly 15 years, scholars are still puzzled over some of his decisions, including why he never attempted to march on Rome in the first place. Regardless, Hannibal was such a threat that the Romans responded in an unprecedented nature when the Carthaginians resumed the campaigning season in the spring of 216 BCE by capturing the city of Cannae, a crucial supply hub, and placing themselves along the line that convoys from the ports and warehouses of the south needed to travel to reach Rome. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Cannae Subtitle: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome's Most Decisive Military Defeat Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kevin Kollins Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Although the Romans gained the upper hand over Carthage in the wake of the First Punic War, the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal brought the Romans to their knees for over a decade during the Second Punic War. While military historians are still amazed that he was able to maintain his army in Italy near Rome for nearly 15 years, scholars are still puzzled over some of his decisions, including why he never attempted to march on Rome in the first place. Regardless, Hannibal was such a threat that the Romans responded in an unprecedented nature when the Carthaginians resumed the campaigning season in the spring of 216 BCE by capturing the city of Cannae, a crucial supply hub, and placing themselves along the line that convoys from the ports and warehouses of the south needed to travel to reach Rome. Members Reviews: Five Stars FABULOUS BOOK, WHERE CAN I GET A LIST OF THESE OTHER BOOKS BY CHARLES RIVER EDITORS? Five Stars Great story in a short format Five Stars interesting read,if interested in roman military history https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Gateway-to-the-Vikings-Audiobook/B00CSXJZTE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gateway to the Vikings Subtitle: L'Anse aux Meadows Author: Randall Morris Narrator: Ronald Clarkson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-13 Publisher: Randall Morris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This audio-article explores the idea that L'Anse aux Meadows could be the gateway to the Viking Vinland settlement mentioned in the Scandinavian sagas and possibly founded by Leif Ericson. L'Anse aux Meadows is still the only widely accepted evidence of pre-Columbian contact with North America. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Randall Morris) Thu, 16 May 2013 20:29:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Gateway-to-the-Vikings-Audiobook/B00CSXJZTE thebookvoice.com 00:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gateway to the Vikings Subtitle: L'Anse aux Meadows Author: Randall Morris Narrator: Ronald Clarkson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-13 Publisher: Randall Morris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This audio-article explores the idea that L'Anse aux Meadows could be the gateway to the Viking Vinland settlement mentioned in the Scandinavian sagas and possibly founded by Leif Ericson. L'Anse aux Meadows is still the only widely accepted evidence of pre-Columbian contact with North America. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gateway to the Vikings Subtitle: L'Anse aux Meadows Author: Randall Morris Narrator: Ronald Clarkson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-13 Publisher: Randall Morris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This audio-article explores the idea that L'Anse aux Meadows could be the gateway to the Viking Vinland settlement mentioned in the Scandinavian sagas and possibly founded by Leif Ericson. L'Anse aux Meadows is still the only widely accepted evidence of pre-Columbian contact with North America. Members Reviews: good history a good timeline telling your average person in a much more scholarly way about this specific settlement Really liked It's a short listen with a lot of information. The narrative was nice to listen to, didn't make it hard to pay attention. And a lot of the information was really interesting. Makes me want to learn a bit more about Vikings coming into America. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Parthian-Empire-Audiobook/B01M11AEIR Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Parthian Empire Subtitle: The History and Culture of One of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Enemies Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "The Parthians in whose hands the empire of the east now is, having divided the world, as it were, with the Romans, were originally exiles from Scythia. This is apparent from their very name; for in the Scythian language exiles are called Parthi. During the time of the Assyrians and Medes, they were the most obscure of all the people of the east. Subsequently, too, when the empire of the east was transferred from the Medes to the Persians, they were but as a herd without a name, and fell under the power of the stronger. At last they became subject to the Macedonians, when they conquered the east; so that it must seem wonderful to everyone, that they should have reached such a height of good fortune as to rule over those nations under whose sway they had been merely slaves. Being assailed by the Romans, also, in three wars, under the conduct of the greatest generals, and at the most flourishing period of the republic, they alone, of all nations, were not only a match for them, but came off victorious; though it may have been a greater glory to them, indeed, to have been able to rise amidst the Assyrian, Median, and Persian empires, so celebrated of o]d, and the most powerful dominion of Bactria, peopled with a thousand cities, than to have been victorious in war against a people that came from a distance; especially when they were continually harassed by severe wars with the Scythians and other neighboring nations, and pressed with various other formidable contests." - An ancient Roman account of the Parthians. The Parthian people created an empire that lasted almost 500 years, from the mid-3rd century BCE until 224 CE, and it stretched from the Euphrates River in the west to Central Asia and the borders of Bactria in the east (Brosius 2010, 83). bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 10 Oct 2016 18:42:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Parthian-Empire-Audiobook/B01M11AEIR thebookvoice.com 01:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Parthian Empire Subtitle: The History and Culture of One of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Enemies Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "The Parthians in whose hands the empire of the east now is, having divided the world, as it were, with the Romans, were originally exiles from Scythia. This is apparent from their very name; for in the Scythian language exiles are called Parthi. During the time of the Assyrians and Medes, they were the most obscure of all the people of the east. Subsequently, too, when the empire of the east was transferred from the Medes to the Persians, they were but as a herd without a name, and fell under the power of the stronger. At last they became subject to the Macedonians, when they conquered the east; so that it must seem wonderful to everyone, that they should have reached such a height of good fortune as to rule over those nations under whose sway they had been merely slaves. Being assailed by the Romans, also, in three wars, under the conduct of the greatest generals, and at the most flourishing period of the republic, they alone, of all nations, were not only a match for them, but came off victorious; though it may have been a greater glory to them, indeed, to have been able to rise amidst the Assyrian, Median, and Persian empires, so celebrated of o]d, and the most powerful dominion of Bactria, peopled with a thousand cities, than to have been victorious in war against a people that came from a distance; especially when they were continually harassed by severe wars with the Scythians and other neighboring nations, and pressed with various other formidable contests." - An ancient Roman account of the Parthians. The Parthian people created an empire that lasted almost 500 years, from the mid-3rd century BCE until 224 CE, and it stretched from the Euphrates River in the west to Central Asia and the borders of Bactria in the east (Brosius 2010, 83). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Parthian Empire Subtitle: The History and Culture of One of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Enemies Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "The Parthians in whose hands the empire of the east now is, having divided the world, as it were, with the Romans, were originally exiles from Scythia. This is apparent from their very name; for in the Scythian language exiles are called Parthi. During the time of the Assyrians and Medes, they were the most obscure of all the people of the east. Subsequently, too, when the empire of the east was transferred from the Medes to the Persians, they were but as a herd without a name, and fell under the power of the stronger. At last they became subject to the Macedonians, when they conquered the east; so that it must seem wonderful to everyone, that they should have reached such a height of good fortune as to rule over those nations under whose sway they had been merely slaves. Being assailed by the Romans, also, in three wars, under the conduct of the greatest generals, and at the most flourishing period of the republic, they alone, of all nations, were not only a match for them, but came off victorious; though it may have been a greater glory to them, indeed, to have been able to rise amidst the Assyrian, Median, and Persian empires, so celebrated of o]d, and the most powerful dominion of Bactria, peopled with a thousand cities, than to have been victorious in war against a people that came from a distance; especially when they were continually harassed by severe wars with the Scythians and other neighboring nations, and pressed with various other formidable contests." - An ancient Roman account of the Parthians. The Parthian people created an empire that lasted almost 500 years, from the mid-3rd century BCE until 224 CE, and it stretched from the Euphrates River in the west to Central Asia and the borders of Bactria in the east (Brosius 2010, 83). Members Reviews: Three Stars The book was a bit too brief, only providing a summary of the Empire. Good for real historian Interesting book Little more than a grade C-B College level paper This is more of a pamphlet than a book. It reads like a College level term paper and I would only grade it as being worth a C or B depending on the level of the class and what is expected from the paper. The book contains very little information on the rise of the Parthian Empire or on its fall. There is nothing about how it displaced the Seleucids and almost nothing about how the Parthians were replaced by the Sassanids. While the subtitle accurately represents the Parthians as one of Rome's greatest enemies, the book only mentions some of the Roman Emperors who fought with them, but gives no details concerning the numerous battles that were fought. The book does contain information on Parthian Zoroastrianism and on the Parthian involvement in the Silk Road trade route. There is no index or even any page numbers in the book, and it relies on only 17 referenced sources. It contains some poorly reproduced black and white photographs of statues of leaders and ruins, and two very poorly reproduced maps. This is not an expensive publication, but you get what you paid for. I think that I would have been much better served had I spent a few more dollars and purchased one of the two sources listed in the book that specifically discuss the Parthian Empire in more detail (Brosius, The Persians and Colledge, The Parthians). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Egyptian-Mythology-Audiobook/B077SN6847 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Egyptian Mythology Subtitle: Mythology Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Stephan Weaver Narrator: Adam Schulmerich Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-17 Publisher: Stephan Weaver Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From at least 4000 BCE to the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 CE, Egyptian mythology was the foundation of Ancient Egyptian culture. Spanning over large dominions as distant as the Roman Empire and the Greco-Roman realm, Egyptian mythology was a prevailing entity. Goddesses like Isis were worshiped not only by the natives of Egypt but also those of England and Afghanistan. You will learn about.... This audiobook tackles each spellbinding facet of the mythology, discussing the gods and goddesses, the pharaohs - including Tutankhamen and the last Ptolemaic ruler Cleopatra VII - the mysterious Book of the Dead, and the rituals and sacrifices made to the gods. You will marvel at the fascinating things you learn about the Egyptian mythology, including mummification and the theories Ancient Egyptians had about the cosmos and the creations. This audiobook will serve as a great insight into one of historys most fascinating relics. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephan Weaver) Wed, 29 Nov 2017 02:47:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Egyptian-Mythology-Audiobook/B077SN6847 thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Egyptian Mythology Subtitle: Mythology Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Stephan Weaver Narrator: Adam Schulmerich Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-17 Publisher: Stephan Weaver Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From at least 4000 BCE to the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 CE, Egyptian mythology was the foundation of Ancient Egyptian culture. Spanning over large dominions as distant as the Roman Empire and the Greco-Roman realm, Egyptian mythology was a prevailing entity. Goddesses like Isis were worshiped not only by the natives of Egypt but also those of England and Afghanistan. You will learn about.... This audiobook tackles each spellbinding facet of the mythology, discussing the gods and goddesses, the pharaohs - including Tutankhamen and the last Ptolemaic ruler Cleopatra VII - the mysterious Book of the Dead, and the rituals and sacrifices made to the gods. You will marvel at the fascinating things you learn about the Egyptian mythology, including mummification and the theories Ancient Egyptians had about the cosmos and the creations. This audiobook will serve as a great insight into one of historys most fascinating relics. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Egyptian Mythology Subtitle: Mythology Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Stephan Weaver Narrator: Adam Schulmerich Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-17 Publisher: Stephan Weaver Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From at least 4000 BCE to the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 CE, Egyptian mythology was the foundation of Ancient Egyptian culture. Spanning over large dominions as distant as the Roman Empire and the Greco-Roman realm, Egyptian mythology was a prevailing entity. Goddesses like Isis were worshiped not only by the natives of Egypt but also those of England and Afghanistan. You will learn about.... This audiobook tackles each spellbinding facet of the mythology, discussing the gods and goddesses, the pharaohs - including Tutankhamen and the last Ptolemaic ruler Cleopatra VII - the mysterious Book of the Dead, and the rituals and sacrifices made to the gods. You will marvel at the fascinating things you learn about the Egyptian mythology, including mummification and the theories Ancient Egyptians had about the cosmos and the creations. This audiobook will serve as a great insight into one of historys most fascinating relics. Members Reviews: images of Gods and Goddesses and some of their memorable moments and famous arts are presented to make it more interesting and f Ancient myths are very important in the study of literature. This book covers the history of Egyptian Mythology such as the Gods and Goddesses. There lots of stories here that was being played in theatre and even dramas. There were also movies out from the stories mentioned that really gets a reward and recognition. Story of Isis and Osiris is interesting. Every chapter provides information about Egyptian Literature. Also, images of Gods and Goddesses and some of their memorable moments and famous arts are presented to make it more interesting and fun to read. The content is amazingly written with solid information that enlightens everyoneâs mind and heart to read it again and again. This book is highly recommended. Fascinating to read! This was truly a fascinating book to read! Ever since I was a little kid I've been fascinated by mythology especially that from ancient Egypt. This book really breaks it down for you in a simple easy to read and understand kind of way. Not only that but there's also beautiful pictures and examples of ancient hieroglyphic drawings depicting various images and gods. If you're a history nerd like me than you should check this book out! Disappointing Was disappointed with the book. Too big font size, only a few pictures, unedited structure, text not coherent. Wish I would have chosen a different one. Three Stars Ok for a basic course but thought it would be more in depth. Four Stars Love it https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sidon-Audiobook/B01MU3MY63 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sidon Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Phoenician City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Of all the peoples of the ancient Near East, the Phoenicians are among the most recognizable but also perhaps the least understood. The Phoenicians never built an empire like the Egyptians and Assyrians; in fact, the Phoenicians never created a unified Phoenician state but instead existed as independent city-state kingdoms scattered throughout the Mediterranean region. However, despite the fact there was never a Phoenician empire, the Phoenicians proved to be more prolific in their exploration and colonization than any other peoples in world history until the Spanish during the Age of Discovery. The Phoenicians were well-known across different civilizations throughout the ancient world, and their influence can be felt across much of the West today because they are credited with inventing the forerunner to the Greek alphabet, from which the Latin alphabet was directly derived. Nonetheless, the Phoenicians left behind few written texts, so modern historians have been forced to reconstruct their past through a variety of ancient Egyptians, Assyrian, Babylonian, Greek, and Roman sources. It's not even clear what the Phoenicians called themselves, because the name Phoenician is derived from the Greek word phoinix, which possibly relates to the dyes they produced and traded (Markoe 2000, 10). The mystery of the ancient Phoenicians is further compounded by the fact that archaeologists have only been able to excavate small sections of the three primary Phoenician cities: Byblos, Sidon, and Tyre. For centuries the port city of Sidon served as the capital of the Phoenician homeland, the administrative center of their maritime trading network, and the holy center of one of the most popular Levantine religious cults. Located in southern Phoenicia about 30 miles south of the present-day Lebanese capital of Beirut, the settlement has a narrative that stretches far into the depths of prehistory. The oldest archaeological remains date from the second half of the fourth millennium BCE. The history of Sidon, as with other Phoenician cities, constantly fluctuated between freedom and subjection. Its privileged, geographical position on the coast was the source of its commercial development and its openness to foreign cultures, but in doing so the prosperous city became coveted by numerous conquerors. It passed through the successive influence of Egypt, the neighboring Phoenician city-state of Tyre, and eventually flourished under Persian rule as the seat of a satrap for the whole Euphrates region. The Persian king frequently made use of the renowned Sidonian fleet during his military campaigns, and the kings of Sidon were greatly rewarded for their services. However, during the campaigns of Alexander the Great, Sidon opened its doors to the young Macedonian, who chose to depose the long lasting dynasty of Sidonian kings. It later became the battleground between the Arab caliphates and European Crusaders during the Middle Ages in a conflict that in many ways continues to shape the region to this day. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 28 Dec 2016 13:53:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sidon-Audiobook/B01MU3MY63 thebookvoice.com 01:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sidon Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Phoenician City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Of all the peoples of the ancient Near East, the Phoenicians are among the most recognizable but also perhaps the least understood. The Phoenicians never built an empire like the Egyptians and Assyrians; in fact, the Phoenicians never created a unified Phoenician state but instead existed as independent city-state kingdoms scattered throughout the Mediterranean region. However, despite the fact there was never a Phoenician empire, the Phoenicians proved to be more prolific in their exploration and colonization than any other peoples in world history until the Spanish during the Age of Discovery. The Phoenicians were well-known across different civilizations throughout the ancient world, and their influence can be felt across much of the West today because they are credited with inventing the forerunner to the Greek alphabet, from which the Latin alphabet was directly derived. Nonetheless, the Phoenicians left behind few written texts, so modern historians have been forced to reconstruct their past through a variety of ancient Egyptians, Assyrian, Babylonian, Greek, and Roman sources. It's not even clear what the Phoenicians called themselves, because the name Phoenician is derived from the Greek word phoinix, which possibly relates to the dyes they produced and traded (Markoe 2000, 10). The mystery of the ancient Phoenicians is further compounded by the fact that archaeologists have only been able to excavate small sections of the three primary Phoenician cities: Byblos, Sidon, and Tyre. For centuries the port city of Sidon served as the capital of the Phoenician homeland, the administrative center of their maritime trading network, and the holy center of one of the most popular Levantine religious cults. Located in southern Phoenicia about 30 miles south of the present-day Lebanese capital of Beirut, the settlement has a narrative that stretches far into the depths of prehistory. The oldest archaeological remains date from the second half of the fourth millennium BCE. The history of Sidon, as with other Phoenician cities, constantly fluctuated between freedom and subjection. Its privileged, geographical position on the coast was the source of its commercial development and its openness to foreign cultures, but in doing so the prosperous city became coveted by numerous conquerors. It passed through the successive influence of Egypt, the neighboring Phoenician city-state of Tyre, and eventually flourished under Persian rule as the seat of a satrap for the whole Euphrates region. The Persian king frequently made use of the renowned Sidonian fleet during his military campaigns, and the kings of Sidon were greatly rewarded for their services. However, during the campaigns of Alexander the Great, Sidon opened its doors to the young Macedonian, who chose to depose the long lasting dynasty of Sidonian kings. It later became the battleground between the Arab caliphates and European Crusaders during the Middle Ages in a conflict that in many ways continues to shape the region to this day. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sidon Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Phoenician City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Of all the peoples of the ancient Near East, the Phoenicians are among the most recognizable but also perhaps the least understood. The Phoenicians never built an empire like the Egyptians and Assyrians; in fact, the Phoenicians never created a unified Phoenician state but instead existed as independent city-state kingdoms scattered throughout the Mediterranean region. However, despite the fact there was never a Phoenician empire, the Phoenicians proved to be more prolific in their exploration and colonization than any other peoples in world history until the Spanish during the Age of Discovery. The Phoenicians were well-known across different civilizations throughout the ancient world, and their influence can be felt across much of the West today because they are credited with inventing the forerunner to the Greek alphabet, from which the Latin alphabet was directly derived. Nonetheless, the Phoenicians left behind few written texts, so modern historians have been forced to reconstruct their past through a variety of ancient Egyptians, Assyrian, Babylonian, Greek, and Roman sources. It's not even clear what the Phoenicians called themselves, because the name Phoenician is derived from the Greek word phoinix, which possibly relates to the dyes they produced and traded (Markoe 2000, 10). The mystery of the ancient Phoenicians is further compounded by the fact that archaeologists have only been able to excavate small sections of the three primary Phoenician cities: Byblos, Sidon, and Tyre. For centuries the port city of Sidon served as the capital of the Phoenician homeland, the administrative center of their maritime trading network, and the holy center of one of the most popular Levantine religious cults. Located in southern Phoenicia about 30 miles south of the present-day Lebanese capital of Beirut, the settlement has a narrative that stretches far into the depths of prehistory. The oldest archaeological remains date from the second half of the fourth millennium BCE. The history of Sidon, as with other Phoenician cities, constantly fluctuated between freedom and subjection. Its privileged, geographical position on the coast was the source of its commercial development and its openness to foreign cultures, but in doing so the prosperous city became coveted by numerous conquerors. It passed through the successive influence of Egypt, the neighboring Phoenician city-state of Tyre, and eventually flourished under Persian rule as the seat of a satrap for the whole Euphrates region. The Persian king frequently made use of the renowned Sidonian fleet during his military campaigns, and the kings of Sidon were greatly rewarded for their services. However, during the campaigns of Alexander the Great, Sidon opened its doors to the young Macedonian, who chose to depose the long lasting dynasty of Sidonian kings. It later became the battleground between the Arab caliphates and European Crusaders during the Middle Ages in a conflict that in many ways continues to shape the region to this day. Members Reviews: Like the ones about Tyre and Byblos Charles River Editors has recently put out a number of books about Phoenician cities, and this is one of them. Like the ones about Tyre and Byblos, this one weaves Phoenician history into an archaeological look at Sidon, and what happened to the city after the Phoenicians disappeared from the historical record. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Karakorum-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-Mongol-Empires-Capital-Audiobook/B07239775H Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Karakorum: The History and Legacy of the Mongol Empire's Capital Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: About 225 miles west of Ulaanbaatar, the present-day capital city of Mongolia, are the ruins of Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Located in the Orkhon River Valley, at the foot of the Khangai Mountain range, the city was founded by Genghis Khan in 1220 CE. Under his son and successor, Ögedei Khan, Karakorum grew into a thriving city, with high walls enclosing an urban landscape of brick-built structures and paved roads, divided into different districts with a palace, craft workshops, and marketplaces. Under Ögedei and his successors, Karakorum became a cosmopolitan hub of crafts and exchange along the great Silk Road trading network. Genghis Khan followed the tradition of his nomadic predecessors when he founded Karakorum in the Orkhon Valley. The landscape had previously been settled by many different nomads and empires, including the Huns, Turks, and Uyghurs. These different cultures - despite existing over vastly different periods of time - found common ground in the Orkhon Valley. There they demarcated sites of significance with structures that have survived to the present day, a rarity in the archaeology of nomadic peoples. Archaeological material dating to the Paleolithic period through the Bronze and Iron Ages has been found in the Orkhon Valley, and later monuments include the memorial sites of the Turks, who maintained an extensive funerary area around the Bilge Khagan and Kul Tigin memorials in the sixth and seventh centuries CE, and the Uyghur capital city of Ordu-Baliq from the eighth and ninth centuries. Each of these people left their mark on the landscape, and in the mythologies of the ancient conquerors of the Eurasian steppe, so it is no wonder that the far-flung Mongol Empire considered Karakorum in the Orkhon Valley to be their capital. The story of Karakorum did not end with the decline of the Mongol Empire either. From the 16th century onwards the area became the center of Mongolian Buddhism, a fact underscored by the presence of Erdene Zuu, the earliest Buddhist monastery of the Mongols. Erdene Zuuh was built upon the ruins of the Khan's palace in Karakorum. There is also the nearby Buddhist monastery of Tövkhön. Archaeologists have been investigating the ruined city of Karakorum and other sites in the Orkhon Valley since the 19th century, and to this day it remains an active heritage landscape, where ancient traditions are preserved by modern nomadic communities. Karakorum: The History and Legacy of the Mongol Empire's Capital looks at the varied and storied history of the site. You will learn about the Karakorum like never before. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 24 May 2017 03:59:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Karakorum-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-Mongol-Empires-Capital-Audiobook/B07239775H thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Karakorum: The History and Legacy of the Mongol Empire's Capital Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: About 225 miles west of Ulaanbaatar, the present-day capital city of Mongolia, are the ruins of Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Located in the Orkhon River Valley, at the foot of the Khangai Mountain range, the city was founded by Genghis Khan in 1220 CE. Under his son and successor, Ögedei Khan, Karakorum grew into a thriving city, with high walls enclosing an urban landscape of brick-built structures and paved roads, divided into different districts with a palace, craft workshops, and marketplaces. Under Ögedei and his successors, Karakorum became a cosmopolitan hub of crafts and exchange along the great Silk Road trading network. Genghis Khan followed the tradition of his nomadic predecessors when he founded Karakorum in the Orkhon Valley. The landscape had previously been settled by many different nomads and empires, including the Huns, Turks, and Uyghurs. These different cultures - despite existing over vastly different periods of time - found common ground in the Orkhon Valley. There they demarcated sites of significance with structures that have survived to the present day, a rarity in the archaeology of nomadic peoples. Archaeological material dating to the Paleolithic period through the Bronze and Iron Ages has been found in the Orkhon Valley, and later monuments include the memorial sites of the Turks, who maintained an extensive funerary area around the Bilge Khagan and Kul Tigin memorials in the sixth and seventh centuries CE, and the Uyghur capital city of Ordu-Baliq from the eighth and ninth centuries. Each of these people left their mark on the landscape, and in the mythologies of the ancient conquerors of the Eurasian steppe, so it is no wonder that the far-flung Mongol Empire considered Karakorum in the Orkhon Valley to be their capital. The story of Karakorum did not end with the decline of the Mongol Empire either. From the 16th century onwards the area became the center of Mongolian Buddhism, a fact underscored by the presence of Erdene Zuu, the earliest Buddhist monastery of the Mongols. Erdene Zuuh was built upon the ruins of the Khan's palace in Karakorum. There is also the nearby Buddhist monastery of Tövkhön. Archaeologists have been investigating the ruined city of Karakorum and other sites in the Orkhon Valley since the 19th century, and to this day it remains an active heritage landscape, where ancient traditions are preserved by modern nomadic communities. Karakorum: The History and Legacy of the Mongol Empire's Capital looks at the varied and storied history of the site. You will learn about the Karakorum like never before. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Karakorum: The History and Legacy of the Mongol Empire's Capital Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: About 225 miles west of Ulaanbaatar, the present-day capital city of Mongolia, are the ruins of Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Located in the Orkhon River Valley, at the foot of the Khangai Mountain range, the city was founded by Genghis Khan in 1220 CE. Under his son and successor, Ögedei Khan, Karakorum grew into a thriving city, with high walls enclosing an urban landscape of brick-built structures and paved roads, divided into different districts with a palace, craft workshops, and marketplaces. Under Ögedei and his successors, Karakorum became a cosmopolitan hub of crafts and exchange along the great Silk Road trading network. Genghis Khan followed the tradition of his nomadic predecessors when he founded Karakorum in the Orkhon Valley. The landscape had previously been settled by many different nomads and empires, including the Huns, Turks, and Uyghurs. These different cultures - despite existing over vastly different periods of time - found common ground in the Orkhon Valley. There they demarcated sites of significance with structures that have survived to the present day, a rarity in the archaeology of nomadic peoples. Archaeological material dating to the Paleolithic period through the Bronze and Iron Ages has been found in the Orkhon Valley, and later monuments include the memorial sites of the Turks, who maintained an extensive funerary area around the Bilge Khagan and Kul Tigin memorials in the sixth and seventh centuries CE, and the Uyghur capital city of Ordu-Baliq from the eighth and ninth centuries. Each of these people left their mark on the landscape, and in the mythologies of the ancient conquerors of the Eurasian steppe, so it is no wonder that the far-flung Mongol Empire considered Karakorum in the Orkhon Valley to be their capital. The story of Karakorum did not end with the decline of the Mongol Empire either. From the 16th century onwards the area became the center of Mongolian Buddhism, a fact underscored by the presence of Erdene Zuu, the earliest Buddhist monastery of the Mongols. Erdene Zuuh was built upon the ruins of the Khan's palace in Karakorum. There is also the nearby Buddhist monastery of Tövkhön. Archaeologists have been investigating the ruined city of Karakorum and other sites in the Orkhon Valley since the 19th century, and to this day it remains an active heritage landscape, where ancient traditions are preserved by modern nomadic communities. Karakorum: The History and Legacy of the Mongol Empire's Capital looks at the varied and storied history of the site. You will learn about the Karakorum like never before. Members Reviews: anyone interested in the nomadic cultures in the Orkhon Valley region of Mongolia would like this book Karakorum: The History and Legacy of the Mongol Empireâs Capital. The book describes the land and climate around the Orkhon Valley where Karakorum was located. Other groups of nomads such as the Huns, Turks, and Uyghurs also settled in the Orkhon Valley at one time or another. Archaeologists have found evidence that humans were in that region has far back as 40,000 years ago. The book describes the Turkish communities with a fair amount of detail since they were the first culture to create an urban environment in that area. Next theUyghur culture is described. Genghis Khan founded Karakorum but his sons and grandsons were responsible for building the capital. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Founders-of-the-Western-World-Audiobook/B0098NTBVY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Founders of the Western World Subtitle: A History of Greece and Rome Author: Michael Grant Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Through his in-depth analysis, Michael Grant introduces us to the political, military, cultural, social, economic, and religious life of the times that were the building blocks of what we now call the Western World. He creates a vivid panorama of the Greco-Roman world by bringing together the most dramatic events on record from its beginnings in 1,000 BC to the fall of the western Roman Empire in the fifth century AD. The Founders of the Western World covers the rise and development of the Greeks, the Greek city states, classical Greece and its relations with Persia, Alexander and his successors, life in Hellenistic Greece, early Rome and the Etruscans, the Roman Republic and its imperial development, the Augustan age, Rome after Augustus, Constantines conversion and the founding of Constantinople, and the fall of the Roman West. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Grant) Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:22:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Founders-of-the-Western-World-Audiobook/B0098NTBVY thebookvoice.com 09:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Founders of the Western World Subtitle: A History of Greece and Rome Author: Michael Grant Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Through his in-depth analysis, Michael Grant introduces us to the political, military, cultural, social, economic, and religious life of the times that were the building blocks of what we now call the Western World. He creates a vivid panorama of the Greco-Roman world by bringing together the most dramatic events on record from its beginnings in 1,000 BC to the fall of the western Roman Empire in the fifth century AD. The Founders of the Western World covers the rise and development of the Greeks, the Greek city states, classical Greece and its relations with Persia, Alexander and his successors, life in Hellenistic Greece, early Rome and the Etruscans, the Roman Republic and its imperial development, the Augustan age, Rome after Augustus, Constantines conversion and the founding of Constantinople, and the fall of the Roman West. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Founders of the Western World Subtitle: A History of Greece and Rome Author: Michael Grant Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Through his in-depth analysis, Michael Grant introduces us to the political, military, cultural, social, economic, and religious life of the times that were the building blocks of what we now call the Western World. He creates a vivid panorama of the Greco-Roman world by bringing together the most dramatic events on record from its beginnings in 1,000 BC to the fall of the western Roman Empire in the fifth century AD. The Founders of the Western World covers the rise and development of the Greeks, the Greek city states, classical Greece and its relations with Persia, Alexander and his successors, life in Hellenistic Greece, early Rome and the Etruscans, the Roman Republic and its imperial development, the Augustan age, Rome after Augustus, Constantines conversion and the founding of Constantinople, and the fall of the Roman West. Members Reviews: Good Introduction to Classical Greece and Rome What did you love best about The Founders of the Western World? Michael Grant has written extensively about Greece and Rome and this is a summary of his larger works. It provides fundamental information about eras that continue to influence our daily lives. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Founders of the Western World? In an introductory book of this nature one would expect discussion of politics and wars. Grant includes this but also spends a an impressive amount of time on the arts of the period. What about Wanda McCaddons performance did you like? Professional job of narration. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? The film could only be a length documentary as the topic of the book spans over a millennium. Any additional comments? Audible should be providing the copious maps from the book as a download. this put me to sleep What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? this narrator droned so badly I had to pull over and take a snooze...no joke! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rome-A-History-in-Seven-Sackings-Audiobook/B077BK3FBW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome: A History in Seven Sackings Author: Matthew Kneale Narrator: Neil Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: No city on earth has preserved its past as has Rome. Visitors stand on bridges that were crossed by Julius Caesar and Cicero, walk around temples visited by Roman emperors, and step into churches that have hardly changed since popes celebrated mass in them 16 centuries ago. These architectural survivals are all the more remarkable considering the violent disasters that have struck the city. Afflicted by earthquakes, floods, fires and plagues, it has most of all been repeatedly ravaged by roving armies. Rome: A History in Seven Sackings examines the most important of these attacks and reveals, with fascinating insight, how they transformed the city - and not always for the worse. From the Gauls to the Nazis, Kneale vividly recounts those threatening the city while drawing an intense and vibrant portrait of the city and its inhabitants, both before and after being attacked. In these troubled times when our cities can seem fragile, Rome's history offers a picture that is both shocking and also reassuring. Like the Neapolitans from Norman Lewis' Naples '44, Romans have repeatedly shrugged off catastrophes and made their city anew. A meticulously researched, magical and novel blend of travelogue, social and cultural history, Rome: A History in Seven Sackings is part celebration of the fierce courage, panache and vitality of the Roman people and part passionate love letter to Rome. This is a popular history of the famous, incomparable city like no other. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Matthew Kneale) Tue, 28 Nov 2017 06:33:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rome-A-History-in-Seven-Sackings-Audiobook/B077BK3FBW thebookvoice.com 12:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome: A History in Seven Sackings Author: Matthew Kneale Narrator: Neil Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: No city on earth has preserved its past as has Rome. Visitors stand on bridges that were crossed by Julius Caesar and Cicero, walk around temples visited by Roman emperors, and step into churches that have hardly changed since popes celebrated mass in them 16 centuries ago. These architectural survivals are all the more remarkable considering the violent disasters that have struck the city. Afflicted by earthquakes, floods, fires and plagues, it has most of all been repeatedly ravaged by roving armies. Rome: A History in Seven Sackings examines the most important of these attacks and reveals, with fascinating insight, how they transformed the city - and not always for the worse. From the Gauls to the Nazis, Kneale vividly recounts those threatening the city while drawing an intense and vibrant portrait of the city and its inhabitants, both before and after being attacked. In these troubled times when our cities can seem fragile, Rome's history offers a picture that is both shocking and also reassuring. Like the Neapolitans from Norman Lewis' Naples '44, Romans have repeatedly shrugged off catastrophes and made their city anew. A meticulously researched, magical and novel blend of travelogue, social and cultural history, Rome: A History in Seven Sackings is part celebration of the fierce courage, panache and vitality of the Roman people and part passionate love letter to Rome. This is a popular history of the famous, incomparable city like no other. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome: A History in Seven Sackings Author: Matthew Kneale Narrator: Neil Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: No city on earth has preserved its past as has Rome. Visitors stand on bridges that were crossed by Julius Caesar and Cicero, walk around temples visited by Roman emperors, and step into churches that have hardly changed since popes celebrated mass in them 16 centuries ago. These architectural survivals are all the more remarkable considering the violent disasters that have struck the city. Afflicted by earthquakes, floods, fires and plagues, it has most of all been repeatedly ravaged by roving armies. Rome: A History in Seven Sackings examines the most important of these attacks and reveals, with fascinating insight, how they transformed the city - and not always for the worse. From the Gauls to the Nazis, Kneale vividly recounts those threatening the city while drawing an intense and vibrant portrait of the city and its inhabitants, both before and after being attacked. In these troubled times when our cities can seem fragile, Rome's history offers a picture that is both shocking and also reassuring. Like the Neapolitans from Norman Lewis' Naples '44, Romans have repeatedly shrugged off catastrophes and made their city anew. A meticulously researched, magical and novel blend of travelogue, social and cultural history, Rome: A History in Seven Sackings is part celebration of the fierce courage, panache and vitality of the Roman people and part passionate love letter to Rome. This is a popular history of the famous, incomparable city like no other. Members Reviews: Fantastic An ingenious way of giving 23 centuries of Roman history in a concise and fascinating way. The narration conveys the story of Rome in an engaging manner. All together an excellent audio book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Silk-Road-Audiobook/B01N9BOAX4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silk Road Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Trade Routes that Connected Europe and Asia Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The story of the Silk Road has been a popular topic among tourists, academics, economists, state parties, and daydreaming children for many centuries. In many ways the Silk Road can be seen everywhere, and it has existed for as long as people have traveled across Eurasia. Its impact is widely felt among the diverse peoples that live on the continent, through the unique regional art and architectural styles, as well as in countless films, books, academic studies, and organized tours devoted to the ancient trade routes. At the same time, however, the Silk Road is an entirely abstract invention, first coined by the 19th century German geographer Ferdinand von Richthofen. There has never existed a single route - let alone a road - that was used to transfer goods, nor was silk the primary commodity traded across Eurasia. Instead, the Silk Road is more a multi-layered narrative about the rise and fall of nomadic confederations and sedentary societies, the consolidation and dissolution of kingdoms and empires, the exchange of commodities and fine crafts, and the transfer and mixture of ideas, religions, technology, science, art, architecture, myths, and legends. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:08:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Silk-Road-Audiobook/B01N9BOAX4 thebookvoice.com 01:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silk Road Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Trade Routes that Connected Europe and Asia Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The story of the Silk Road has been a popular topic among tourists, academics, economists, state parties, and daydreaming children for many centuries. In many ways the Silk Road can be seen everywhere, and it has existed for as long as people have traveled across Eurasia. Its impact is widely felt among the diverse peoples that live on the continent, through the unique regional art and architectural styles, as well as in countless films, books, academic studies, and organized tours devoted to the ancient trade routes. At the same time, however, the Silk Road is an entirely abstract invention, first coined by the 19th century German geographer Ferdinand von Richthofen. There has never existed a single route - let alone a road - that was used to transfer goods, nor was silk the primary commodity traded across Eurasia. Instead, the Silk Road is more a multi-layered narrative about the rise and fall of nomadic confederations and sedentary societies, the consolidation and dissolution of kingdoms and empires, the exchange of commodities and fine crafts, and the transfer and mixture of ideas, religions, technology, science, art, architecture, myths, and legends. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silk Road Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Trade Routes that Connected Europe and Asia Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The story of the Silk Road has been a popular topic among tourists, academics, economists, state parties, and daydreaming children for many centuries. In many ways the Silk Road can be seen everywhere, and it has existed for as long as people have traveled across Eurasia. Its impact is widely felt among the diverse peoples that live on the continent, through the unique regional art and architectural styles, as well as in countless films, books, academic studies, and organized tours devoted to the ancient trade routes. At the same time, however, the Silk Road is an entirely abstract invention, first coined by the 19th century German geographer Ferdinand von Richthofen. There has never existed a single route - let alone a road - that was used to transfer goods, nor was silk the primary commodity traded across Eurasia. Instead, the Silk Road is more a multi-layered narrative about the rise and fall of nomadic confederations and sedentary societies, the consolidation and dissolution of kingdoms and empires, the exchange of commodities and fine crafts, and the transfer and mixture of ideas, religions, technology, science, art, architecture, myths, and legends. Members Reviews: Monotone reader The information is excellent as always by Charles River Editors, however the readers are always monotone which makes it difficult to follow, a little emotion or expression would go a long way. Also the reader mispronounces certain words which makes it sound like he doesn't know what he's talking about. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Coming-Out-Christian-in-the-Roman-World-Audiobook/B00UAY7WA2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coming Out Christian in the Roman World Subtitle: How the Followers of Jesus Made a Place in Caesar's Empire Author: Douglas Boin Narrator: Neil Hellegers Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The supposed collapse of Roman civilization is still lamented more than 1,500 years later - and intertwined with this idea is the notion that a fledgling religion, Christianity, went from a persecuted fringe movement to an irresistible force that toppled the empire. The intolerant zeal of Christians, wrote Edward Gibbon, swept Rome's old gods away, and with them the structures that sustained Roman society. Not so, argues Douglas Boin. Such tales are simply untrue to history, and ignore the most important fact of all: Life in Rome never came to a dramatic stop. Instead, as Boin shows, a small minority movement rose to transform society - politically, religiously, and culturally - but it was a gradual process, one that happened in fits and starts over centuries. Drawing upon a decade of recent studies in history and archaeology, and on his own research, Boin opens up a wholly new window onto a period we thought we knew. His work is the first to describe how Christians navigated the complex world of social identity in terms of passing and coming out. Many Christians lived in a dynamic middle ground. Their quiet success, as much as the clamor of martyrdom, was a powerful agent for change. With this insightful approach to the story of Christians in the Roman world, Douglas Boin rewrites, and rediscovers, the fascinating early history of a world faith. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Douglas Boin) Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:08:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Coming-Out-Christian-in-the-Roman-World-Audiobook/B00UAY7WA2 thebookvoice.com 06:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coming Out Christian in the Roman World Subtitle: How the Followers of Jesus Made a Place in Caesar's Empire Author: Douglas Boin Narrator: Neil Hellegers Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The supposed collapse of Roman civilization is still lamented more than 1,500 years later - and intertwined with this idea is the notion that a fledgling religion, Christianity, went from a persecuted fringe movement to an irresistible force that toppled the empire. The intolerant zeal of Christians, wrote Edward Gibbon, swept Rome's old gods away, and with them the structures that sustained Roman society. Not so, argues Douglas Boin. Such tales are simply untrue to history, and ignore the most important fact of all: Life in Rome never came to a dramatic stop. Instead, as Boin shows, a small minority movement rose to transform society - politically, religiously, and culturally - but it was a gradual process, one that happened in fits and starts over centuries. Drawing upon a decade of recent studies in history and archaeology, and on his own research, Boin opens up a wholly new window onto a period we thought we knew. His work is the first to describe how Christians navigated the complex world of social identity in terms of passing and coming out. Many Christians lived in a dynamic middle ground. Their quiet success, as much as the clamor of martyrdom, was a powerful agent for change. With this insightful approach to the story of Christians in the Roman world, Douglas Boin rewrites, and rediscovers, the fascinating early history of a world faith. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coming Out Christian in the Roman World Subtitle: How the Followers of Jesus Made a Place in Caesar's Empire Author: Douglas Boin Narrator: Neil Hellegers Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The supposed collapse of Roman civilization is still lamented more than 1,500 years later - and intertwined with this idea is the notion that a fledgling religion, Christianity, went from a persecuted fringe movement to an irresistible force that toppled the empire. The intolerant zeal of Christians, wrote Edward Gibbon, swept Rome's old gods away, and with them the structures that sustained Roman society. Not so, argues Douglas Boin. Such tales are simply untrue to history, and ignore the most important fact of all: Life in Rome never came to a dramatic stop. Instead, as Boin shows, a small minority movement rose to transform society - politically, religiously, and culturally - but it was a gradual process, one that happened in fits and starts over centuries. Drawing upon a decade of recent studies in history and archaeology, and on his own research, Boin opens up a wholly new window onto a period we thought we knew. His work is the first to describe how Christians navigated the complex world of social identity in terms of passing and coming out. Many Christians lived in a dynamic middle ground. Their quiet success, as much as the clamor of martyrdom, was a powerful agent for change. With this insightful approach to the story of Christians in the Roman world, Douglas Boin rewrites, and rediscovers, the fascinating early history of a world faith. Members Reviews: Not quite what I was hoping for I was really looking for more of a focus on the early Christians and learning about the gap between Christ's death and the 5th century when Christianity really took a strong hold on the Roman Empire (or what was left of it). There were many tangents about the jews and Romans that were good information, but seemed too long and not on topic. I know you need to see the situation from many angles, but it was just not as fulfilling as I hoped it would be. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Cities-The-History-of-Troy-Audiobook/B00X8LB8WC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Cities: The History of Troy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Claire White Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Discusses the Iliad's depiction of the Trojan War and the way the Iliad was used to rediscover Troy. Includes a bibliography for further reading. "Rage - Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus' son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses, hurling down to the House of Death so many sturdy souls, great fighters' souls, but made their bodies carrion, feasts for the dogs and birds, and the will of Zeus was moving toward its end. Begin, Muse, when the two first broke and clashed, Agamemnon lord of men and brilliant Achilles...." (Homer, The Iliad) Troy is unquestionably one of the most famous and legendary cities of antiquity, yet it is also the most mysterious. While ancient cities like Rome and Athens survived, and the destruction of others like Carthage and Pompeii were well documented, the fame of Troy rested entirely on Homer's epic poems, The Iliad & The Odyssey. The poems were so famous in the ancient world that Augustus had Virgil associate Rome's foundation with the destruction of Troy and Aeneas' own odyssey in the Aeneid. Augustus went so far as to have a new settlement, New Ilium, built in the region. While the epic poems have been read for thousands of years and are regarded among Western literature's most important, their depictions of the Trojan War between the Greeks and Trojans clearly included fictional elements. As a result there has been much historical debate over whether the Trojan War actually happened. Up until the 19th century, many scholars merely regarded it as an ancient myth, but when Heinrich Schliemann used Homer's descriptions to guide his excavations, he found ruins in Western Turkey of several ancient cities built atop each other, with the oldest dating to the 12th century BC. Further excavations have found early settlements on the spot dating as far back as 3000 BC. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 07 May 2015 12:44:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Cities-The-History-of-Troy-Audiobook/B00X8LB8WC thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Cities: The History of Troy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Claire White Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Discusses the Iliad's depiction of the Trojan War and the way the Iliad was used to rediscover Troy. Includes a bibliography for further reading. "Rage - Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus' son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses, hurling down to the House of Death so many sturdy souls, great fighters' souls, but made their bodies carrion, feasts for the dogs and birds, and the will of Zeus was moving toward its end. Begin, Muse, when the two first broke and clashed, Agamemnon lord of men and brilliant Achilles...." (Homer, The Iliad) Troy is unquestionably one of the most famous and legendary cities of antiquity, yet it is also the most mysterious. While ancient cities like Rome and Athens survived, and the destruction of others like Carthage and Pompeii were well documented, the fame of Troy rested entirely on Homer's epic poems, The Iliad & The Odyssey. The poems were so famous in the ancient world that Augustus had Virgil associate Rome's foundation with the destruction of Troy and Aeneas' own odyssey in the Aeneid. Augustus went so far as to have a new settlement, New Ilium, built in the region. While the epic poems have been read for thousands of years and are regarded among Western literature's most important, their depictions of the Trojan War between the Greeks and Trojans clearly included fictional elements. As a result there has been much historical debate over whether the Trojan War actually happened. Up until the 19th century, many scholars merely regarded it as an ancient myth, but when Heinrich Schliemann used Homer's descriptions to guide his excavations, he found ruins in Western Turkey of several ancient cities built atop each other, with the oldest dating to the 12th century BC. Further excavations have found early settlements on the spot dating as far back as 3000 BC. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Cities: The History of Troy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Claire White Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Discusses the Iliad's depiction of the Trojan War and the way the Iliad was used to rediscover Troy. Includes a bibliography for further reading. "Rage - Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus' son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses, hurling down to the House of Death so many sturdy souls, great fighters' souls, but made their bodies carrion, feasts for the dogs and birds, and the will of Zeus was moving toward its end. Begin, Muse, when the two first broke and clashed, Agamemnon lord of men and brilliant Achilles...." (Homer, The Iliad) Troy is unquestionably one of the most famous and legendary cities of antiquity, yet it is also the most mysterious. While ancient cities like Rome and Athens survived, and the destruction of others like Carthage and Pompeii were well documented, the fame of Troy rested entirely on Homer's epic poems, The Iliad & The Odyssey. The poems were so famous in the ancient world that Augustus had Virgil associate Rome's foundation with the destruction of Troy and Aeneas' own odyssey in the Aeneid. Augustus went so far as to have a new settlement, New Ilium, built in the region. While the epic poems have been read for thousands of years and are regarded among Western literature's most important, their depictions of the Trojan War between the Greeks and Trojans clearly included fictional elements. As a result there has been much historical debate over whether the Trojan War actually happened. Up until the 19th century, many scholars merely regarded it as an ancient myth, but when Heinrich Schliemann used Homer's descriptions to guide his excavations, he found ruins in Western Turkey of several ancient cities built atop each other, with the oldest dating to the 12th century BC. Further excavations have found early settlements on the spot dating as far back as 3000 BC. Members Reviews: Interesting but not a ton of detail. it was an interesting book to listen to but didn't go into a lot of the detail that I would have expected. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Medieval-People-Audiobook/B002V8H0TI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medieval People Author: Eileen Power Narrator: Roe Kendall Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There are full-length portraits of Bodo, a Frankish peasant in the time of Charlemagne (9th century); Marco Polo, the Venetian traveler; Madame Eglentyne, the Prioress of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales; the 15-year-old wife of a 14th century Parisian bourgeois; and two English merchants of the 15th century, Thomas Betson of the wool trade and Thomas Paycocke of Coggeshall, an Essex clothier. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eileen Power) Wed, 02 Jun 2004 20:32:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Medieval-People-Audiobook/B002V8H0TI thebookvoice.com 07:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medieval People Author: Eileen Power Narrator: Roe Kendall Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There are full-length portraits of Bodo, a Frankish peasant in the time of Charlemagne (9th century); Marco Polo, the Venetian traveler; Madame Eglentyne, the Prioress of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales; the 15-year-old wife of a 14th century Parisian bourgeois; and two English merchants of the 15th century, Thomas Betson of the wool trade and Thomas Paycocke of Coggeshall, an Essex clothier. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medieval People Author: Eileen Power Narrator: Roe Kendall Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There are full-length portraits of Bodo, a Frankish peasant in the time of Charlemagne (9th century); Marco Polo, the Venetian traveler; Madame Eglentyne, the Prioress of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales; the 15-year-old wife of a 14th century Parisian bourgeois; and two English merchants of the 15th century, Thomas Betson of the wool trade and Thomas Paycocke of Coggeshall, an Essex clothier. Members Reviews: great listen I'm not a dedicated student of the age, but I dabble. this is pleasantly presented and informative in a non-scholarly level manner. I enjoyed it immensely. Glimpse life in an age misrepresented frequently, but don't expect too many details, it's a short story covering a wide range of lifestyles. A classic...but... There is a reason why this book is a classic, written in 1924 when Rankian history was still in its full glory, this represent an pioneer attempt to write a history from below, unfortunately, social history do seldom make interesting audiobooks for lay listener or readers, people seldom find prices of wool or domestic lives interesting. I found this book focus too much on the High middle ages, as oppose to middle age proper, it could have focused more on the churchman instead of the nuns, it could have touched on the feelings of the pikesmen instead of Marco Polo, and why was Marco Polo even mentioned anyway, he's hardly representative of the "People." Really Good This is one of my favorite audiobooks. I highly recommend it. It is a very personable and colorful look at ordinary life in Medieval Europe. The narrator, Roe Kendell is perfect here. Im hoping to find another audiobook like this soon Medieval People I thought it was very informative and gave a good picture of what life was like. Interested in the English wool trade? This is a scholarly book with many quotes from medieval texts to stupify the listener. The book's pace picks up a little with the research on the Prioress, Madame Eglentyne, of Chaucer fame and then ends with dreary minutes passed in listening to the letters of wool merchants. It would have much more interesting to hear the story with the long quotes placed out of reach of the ear and into the marginalia. Hopefully the reader understands French and archaic English(read untranslated Chaucer to get an idea)as there are long quotes in French and archaic English. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Worlds-Greatest-Civilizations-The-History-and-Culture-of-the-Celts-Audiobook/B00XBPTACK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Celts Author: Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Violet Meadow Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This book explains the history, mythology, religion, and social structure of the Celts. The Celts are one of the most well-known groups in Europe and one of the least understood. Depending on which classifications are used, the Celts are also one of the oldest civilizations in Europe. In the centuries before Christ, the Celts were spread out across much of continental Europe, and though they are mostly identified with Gaul, evidence suggests they also spread as far as Portugal. Though they were spread out across Europe before the height of the Roman Empire, most people associate the Celts with the British Isles today, particularly Ireland and Scotland. After they had been relegated to those smaller regions as a result of the Romans and other migrations, the culture of the Celts as it is currently understood began to congeal during the Early Middle Ages, and Celtic culture, folklore, and legend have all become inextricably intertwined with Irish history and British history as a whole. While much of the world associates the Celts with the British Isles and Ireland specifically, Celtic is typically used in the British Isles as a way to describe anything that is in contrast to the dominant "Saxon", "Anglo-Saxon", or "English" culture. It is impossible to separate these two: Celtic in this sense exists because it can be contrasted to English and vice versa. The "Celts" and "Celtic" things are viewed as more natural, emotional, irrational, tradition-bound, hot-headed, and feminine. The English are seen as more civilized, rational, forward-thinking, cool-headed, and masculine. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jesse Harasta) Fri, 08 May 2015 20:42:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Worlds-Greatest-Civilizations-The-History-and-Culture-of-the-Celts-Audiobook/B00XBPTACK thebookvoice.com 01:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Celts Author: Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Violet Meadow Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This book explains the history, mythology, religion, and social structure of the Celts. The Celts are one of the most well-known groups in Europe and one of the least understood. Depending on which classifications are used, the Celts are also one of the oldest civilizations in Europe. In the centuries before Christ, the Celts were spread out across much of continental Europe, and though they are mostly identified with Gaul, evidence suggests they also spread as far as Portugal. Though they were spread out across Europe before the height of the Roman Empire, most people associate the Celts with the British Isles today, particularly Ireland and Scotland. After they had been relegated to those smaller regions as a result of the Romans and other migrations, the culture of the Celts as it is currently understood began to congeal during the Early Middle Ages, and Celtic culture, folklore, and legend have all become inextricably intertwined with Irish history and British history as a whole. While much of the world associates the Celts with the British Isles and Ireland specifically, Celtic is typically used in the British Isles as a way to describe anything that is in contrast to the dominant "Saxon", "Anglo-Saxon", or "English" culture. It is impossible to separate these two: Celtic in this sense exists because it can be contrasted to English and vice versa. The "Celts" and "Celtic" things are viewed as more natural, emotional, irrational, tradition-bound, hot-headed, and feminine. The English are seen as more civilized, rational, forward-thinking, cool-headed, and masculine. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Celts Author: Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Violet Meadow Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This book explains the history, mythology, religion, and social structure of the Celts. The Celts are one of the most well-known groups in Europe and one of the least understood. Depending on which classifications are used, the Celts are also one of the oldest civilizations in Europe. In the centuries before Christ, the Celts were spread out across much of continental Europe, and though they are mostly identified with Gaul, evidence suggests they also spread as far as Portugal. Though they were spread out across Europe before the height of the Roman Empire, most people associate the Celts with the British Isles today, particularly Ireland and Scotland. After they had been relegated to those smaller regions as a result of the Romans and other migrations, the culture of the Celts as it is currently understood began to congeal during the Early Middle Ages, and Celtic culture, folklore, and legend have all become inextricably intertwined with Irish history and British history as a whole. While much of the world associates the Celts with the British Isles and Ireland specifically, Celtic is typically used in the British Isles as a way to describe anything that is in contrast to the dominant "Saxon", "Anglo-Saxon", or "English" culture. It is impossible to separate these two: Celtic in this sense exists because it can be contrasted to English and vice versa. The "Celts" and "Celtic" things are viewed as more natural, emotional, irrational, tradition-bound, hot-headed, and feminine. The English are seen as more civilized, rational, forward-thinking, cool-headed, and masculine. Members Reviews: the six Celtic nations Useful, but perhaps overly focused on the modern history of the six Celtic nations: Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Brittany, and Wales. It briefly covers the distinctions between the two post-classical Celtic language and cultural groups. It does not significantly cover the Celtic emergence as traders with the Greeks and their cultural influence as far south as Galicia. Still an interesting and useful overview for the price. Good Job on a Difficult Topic This Charles River short was great. This was a hard task because the author had to straddle several different eras from the Urnfield Culture of the Bronze Age to the Celts of Julius Caesar up to the modern day. There was a lot of material on how Celtic culture influenced the culture of the Middle Ages and myths like the Arthurian tales. Fast forward to the 19th century where British oppression of Celtic cultures turned into modern day Celtic nationalism. Definitely worth the read. A Nice Overview The History and the Culture of the Celts gives an interesting and detailed overview on the history of the Celtic nations and explains how the cultures came into their present day forms. This reading is concise and easy to follow; you don't need to be a history buff to enjoy it. I learned a great deal in the hour and a half it took to read. I have been short books on the history of different ... I have been short books on the history of different groups in history. This was quick read and it focus on the Celts that still have remnant of the Celtic languages. I thought this made interesting. Three Stars Too much supposition and not enough facts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-Rome-Audiobook/B00IT7Q7GM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of Rome Author: Cyril Edward Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A History of Rome is the story of a tiny market town on the Tiber, its rise to world domination, and then its slow, terrible plunge to utter ruin. The rise and fall of Rome is the most thrilling event in world history. And in the hands of master historian Cyril Robinson we hear the narrative of this incredible story in unsurpassed, brilliant, and eloquent language. Discover the fascinating origin of Rome and its mysterious Etruscan connections, its first faltering steps toward republican government in the 8th century B.C., and its methodical subjugation of surrounding tribes. Slowly, the puritanical Roman Republic asserts control over all of Italy and in the process forges a political unity which proves enduring. That unity is sorely tested as Rome comes into conflict with Carthage and Hannibal, a horrifying ordeal which alters world history for all time. A resurgent Rome is next drawn into the intrigues of the eastern Mediterranean, finally conquering the Greek speaking world...only to end up surrendering itself to a seductive, decadent Hellenistic culture. A century of political tension and civil strife ensues. Follow the rise of powerful men like the brothers Tiberius and Caius Gracchus, Marius, Sulla, Pompey, Cicero and the greatest Roman of them all Julius Caesar. With Caesar's assassination comes renewed civil war. The aristocratic senatorial faction is defeated and the Republican form of government is replaced by dictatorship. Caesar's adopted nephew, Augustus, comes to power as the first Roman Emperor and puts into place the most extraordinary experiment in imperial government ever attempted. In the process, he paves the way for a long period of peace a golden age the likes of which has never before been seen since. The Empire is ruled by one dynasty after another some good, some bad until it reaches its apogee during the age of the brilliant Antonine emperors. But chaos follows with a series of corrupt rulers, and only the strong leadership of Diocletion late in the 3rd century A.D. brings stability. Shortly afterward, Constantine's rule promotes the new faith of Christianity and makes it the official religion of the empire. But the downward spiral of decay cannot be reversed. Economic disruptions, plague and barbarian invasions prove too much for Rome, and the western half of the empire descends into a maelstrom of ignorance, despair and random violence from which it will not emerge for many centuries. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cyril Edward Robinson) Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:01:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-Rome-Audiobook/B00IT7Q7GM thebookvoice.com 18:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of Rome Author: Cyril Edward Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A History of Rome is the story of a tiny market town on the Tiber, its rise to world domination, and then its slow, terrible plunge to utter ruin. The rise and fall of Rome is the most thrilling event in world history. And in the hands of master historian Cyril Robinson we hear the narrative of this incredible story in unsurpassed, brilliant, and eloquent language. Discover the fascinating origin of Rome and its mysterious Etruscan connections, its first faltering steps toward republican government in the 8th century B.C., and its methodical subjugation of surrounding tribes. Slowly, the puritanical Roman Republic asserts control over all of Italy and in the process forges a political unity which proves enduring. That unity is sorely tested as Rome comes into conflict with Carthage and Hannibal, a horrifying ordeal which alters world history for all time. A resurgent Rome is next drawn into the intrigues of the eastern Mediterranean, finally conquering the Greek speaking world...only to end up surrendering itself to a seductive, decadent Hellenistic culture. A century of political tension and civil strife ensues. Follow the rise of powerful men like the brothers Tiberius and Caius Gracchus, Marius, Sulla, Pompey, Cicero and the greatest Roman of them all Julius Caesar. With Caesar's assassination comes renewed civil war. The aristocratic senatorial faction is defeated and the Republican form of government is replaced by dictatorship. Caesar's adopted nephew, Augustus, comes to power as the first Roman Emperor and puts into place the most extraordinary experiment in imperial government ever attempted. In the process, he paves the way for a long period of peace a golden age the likes of which has never before been seen since. The Empire is ruled by one dynasty after another some good, some bad until it reaches its apogee during the age of the brilliant Antonine emperors. But chaos follows with a series of corrupt rulers, and only the strong leadership of Diocletion late in the 3rd century A.D. brings stability. Shortly afterward, Constantine's rule promotes the new faith of Christianity and makes it the official religion of the empire. But the downward spiral of decay cannot be reversed. Economic disruptions, plague and barbarian invasions prove too much for Rome, and the western half of the empire descends into a maelstrom of ignorance, despair and random violence from which it will not emerge for many centuries. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of Rome Author: Cyril Edward Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A History of Rome is the story of a tiny market town on the Tiber, its rise to world domination, and then its slow, terrible plunge to utter ruin. The rise and fall of Rome is the most thrilling event in world history. And in the hands of master historian Cyril Robinson we hear the narrative of this incredible story in unsurpassed, brilliant, and eloquent language. Discover the fascinating origin of Rome and its mysterious Etruscan connections, its first faltering steps toward republican government in the 8th century B.C., and its methodical subjugation of surrounding tribes. Slowly, the puritanical Roman Republic asserts control over all of Italy and in the process forges a political unity which proves enduring. That unity is sorely tested as Rome comes into conflict with Carthage and Hannibal, a horrifying ordeal which alters world history for all time. A resurgent Rome is next drawn into the intrigues of the eastern Mediterranean, finally conquering the Greek speaking world...only to end up surrendering itself to a seductive, decadent Hellenistic culture. A century of political tension and civil strife ensues. Follow the rise of powerful men like the brothers Tiberius and Caius Gracchus, Marius, Sulla, Pompey, Cicero and the greatest Roman of them all Julius Caesar. With Caesar's assassination comes renewed civil war. The aristocratic senatorial faction is defeated and the Republican form of government is replaced by dictatorship. Caesar's adopted nephew, Augustus, comes to power as the first Roman Emperor and puts into place the most extraordinary experiment in imperial government ever attempted. In the process, he paves the way for a long period of peace a golden age the likes of which has never before been seen since. The Empire is ruled by one dynasty after another some good, some bad until it reaches its apogee during the age of the brilliant Antonine emperors. But chaos follows with a series of corrupt rulers, and only the strong leadership of Diocletion late in the 3rd century A.D. brings stability. Shortly afterward, Constantine's rule promotes the new faith of Christianity and makes it the official religion of the empire. But the downward spiral of decay cannot be reversed. Economic disruptions, plague and barbarian invasions prove too much for Rome, and the western half of the empire descends into a maelstrom of ignorance, despair and random violence from which it will not emerge for many centuries. Members Reviews: Helpful Overview, but Dated and too Superficial Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Robinson's History of Rome is helpful for acquiring the overall narrative of Rome's history from the early Republic up to Alaric. If all you want is an accessible, non-academic overview of the Republic and the subsequent emperors, this will probably be just fine.If you are a more serious student of classical history, this may not be for you. The work is seriously dated, both in terms of his interpretation of archeological evidence, and in terms of Robinson's assumption that Greek culture and manipulative women are largely to blame for Rome's decline."The History of Ancient Rome," a Great Courses lecture series taught by Prof. Fagan and available on audible.com is a more thorough and up to date resource than Robinson's work. Old fashioned, glib Dated history. Well read, and solid arc. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rome-at-War-Audiobook/B0032F327S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome at War Subtitle: Farms, Families, and Death in the Middle Republic Author: Nathan Rosenstein Narrator: Rene Ruiz Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Historians have long asserted that during and after the Hannibalic War, the Roman Republic's need to conscript men for long-term military service helped bring about the demise of Italy's small farms and that the misery of impoverished citizens then became fuel for the social and political conflagrations of the late republic. Nathan Rosenstein challenges this claim, showing how Rome reconciled the needs of war and agriculture throughout the middle republic. The key, Rosenstein argues, lies in recognizing the critical role of family formation. By analyzing models of families' needs for agricultural labor over their life cycles, he shows that families often had a surplus of manpower to meet the demands of military conscription. Did, then, Roman imperialism play any role in the social crisis of the later second century B.C.? Rosenstein argues that Roman warfare had critical demographic consequences that have gone unrecognized by previous historians: heavy military mortality paradoxically helped sustain a dramatic increase in the birthrate, ultimately leading to overpopulation and landlessness. Critic Reviews: "Represents a much needed re-evaluation of the impact of Roman warfare on agriculture and the Roman 'peasant class' during the third and second centuries B.C." (Journal of Roman Studies) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nathan Rosenstein) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:12:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rome-at-War-Audiobook/B0032F327S thebookvoice.com 07:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome at War Subtitle: Farms, Families, and Death in the Middle Republic Author: Nathan Rosenstein Narrator: Rene Ruiz Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Historians have long asserted that during and after the Hannibalic War, the Roman Republic's need to conscript men for long-term military service helped bring about the demise of Italy's small farms and that the misery of impoverished citizens then became fuel for the social and political conflagrations of the late republic. Nathan Rosenstein challenges this claim, showing how Rome reconciled the needs of war and agriculture throughout the middle republic. The key, Rosenstein argues, lies in recognizing the critical role of family formation. By analyzing models of families' needs for agricultural labor over their life cycles, he shows that families often had a surplus of manpower to meet the demands of military conscription. Did, then, Roman imperialism play any role in the social crisis of the later second century B.C.? Rosenstein argues that Roman warfare had critical demographic consequences that have gone unrecognized by previous historians: heavy military mortality paradoxically helped sustain a dramatic increase in the birthrate, ultimately leading to overpopulation and landlessness. Critic Reviews: "Represents a much needed re-evaluation of the impact of Roman warfare on agriculture and the Roman 'peasant class' during the third and second centuries B.C." (Journal of Roman Studies) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome at War Subtitle: Farms, Families, and Death in the Middle Republic Author: Nathan Rosenstein Narrator: Rene Ruiz Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Historians have long asserted that during and after the Hannibalic War, the Roman Republic's need to conscript men for long-term military service helped bring about the demise of Italy's small farms and that the misery of impoverished citizens then became fuel for the social and political conflagrations of the late republic. Nathan Rosenstein challenges this claim, showing how Rome reconciled the needs of war and agriculture throughout the middle republic. The key, Rosenstein argues, lies in recognizing the critical role of family formation. By analyzing models of families' needs for agricultural labor over their life cycles, he shows that families often had a surplus of manpower to meet the demands of military conscription. Did, then, Roman imperialism play any role in the social crisis of the later second century B.C.? Rosenstein argues that Roman warfare had critical demographic consequences that have gone unrecognized by previous historians: heavy military mortality paradoxically helped sustain a dramatic increase in the birthrate, ultimately leading to overpopulation and landlessness. Critic Reviews: "Represents a much needed re-evaluation of the impact of Roman warfare on agriculture and the Roman 'peasant class' during the third and second centuries B.C." (Journal of Roman Studies) Members Reviews: Rome Under the Reign of the Quants To begin with, this is a peculiar choice for an audiobook, and while I rather enjoyed it, caveat emptor. It is a highly technical demographic study of farming and conscriptions in the period leading up to the tribunal of Tiberius Grachus, filled with lusty, uninhibited data crunching. Good for students, specialists, born nerds, or anyone interested in methodology, but a far cry from the drama of Gibbon or HBO. The reader has a good, youthful, even voice that helps, and he keeps at it manfully. But he tends to mispronounce a few of the ten-dollar words (I did say "youthful") and for a few quantitative stretches he might as well be reading a credit card bill. I know nothing about Roman history and am not qualified to judge the research. The demographics of the Gracchan reforms are highly charged ideological material. Leftists see Tiberius Gracchus as a hero of class struggle, while conservatives see him as the Hugo Chavez of the ancient world, an unscrupulous populist who set Rome on the path to tyranny. (There is no fouler insult than "You Gracchi!" at the Cato Institute, no doubt.) As a leftist, I was and remain a bit suspicious of new histories of the period, given today's orchestrated right-wing efforts in America to rewrite the history of the depression and New Deal. This work seems good, interesting, and not overtly ideological, but it will undoubtedly provide conservatives with "hard facts" for retrospective culture wars. I am not sure what I think about such quantitative approaches. No matter how carefully the author qualifies his material and points to deficiencies, "data" has psychological impact and a long afterlife. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Scipio-Africanus-Audiobook/B01M7Z3PQP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scipio Africanus Subtitle: The Roman Miltary Genius Author: Michael Klein Narrator: Ken Maxen Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-16 Publisher: We Can't Be Beat LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, the Elder, was a man who made a difference in his own time. Indeed, he could have been said to be a legend. In all fairness, since he was a skilled orator, he had a hand in creating that legend, building himself up larger than life to inspire the men he lead into battle and to place fear in the hearts of his enemies. Not as much is known about his personal life. He seems to have been a very private man, and many of the documents, such as his personal journal, have been lost to the ravages of time. Still, we have accounts by Polybius and Livy, as well as endless commentary down through the ages about his battles, his strategies, and the way he changed the Romans approach to military encounters. He learned from Hannibal, who came from a tribe of traders who were more concerned with results than ethics, that a win by trickery is still a win; and honor on the field of battle can simply make a commander and his men very dead. This book looks through the works we have, it speculates about what his personal life might have been like, and it asks questions while making correlations. Welcome to ancient Rome - may you enjoy your tour of it. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Klein) Wed, 09 Nov 2016 10:48:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Scipio-Africanus-Audiobook/B01M7Z3PQP thebookvoice.com 04:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scipio Africanus Subtitle: The Roman Miltary Genius Author: Michael Klein Narrator: Ken Maxen Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-16 Publisher: We Can't Be Beat LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, the Elder, was a man who made a difference in his own time. Indeed, he could have been said to be a legend. In all fairness, since he was a skilled orator, he had a hand in creating that legend, building himself up larger than life to inspire the men he lead into battle and to place fear in the hearts of his enemies. Not as much is known about his personal life. He seems to have been a very private man, and many of the documents, such as his personal journal, have been lost to the ravages of time. Still, we have accounts by Polybius and Livy, as well as endless commentary down through the ages about his battles, his strategies, and the way he changed the Romans approach to military encounters. He learned from Hannibal, who came from a tribe of traders who were more concerned with results than ethics, that a win by trickery is still a win; and honor on the field of battle can simply make a commander and his men very dead. This book looks through the works we have, it speculates about what his personal life might have been like, and it asks questions while making correlations. Welcome to ancient Rome - may you enjoy your tour of it. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scipio Africanus Subtitle: The Roman Miltary Genius Author: Michael Klein Narrator: Ken Maxen Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-16 Publisher: We Can't Be Beat LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, the Elder, was a man who made a difference in his own time. Indeed, he could have been said to be a legend. In all fairness, since he was a skilled orator, he had a hand in creating that legend, building himself up larger than life to inspire the men he lead into battle and to place fear in the hearts of his enemies. Not as much is known about his personal life. He seems to have been a very private man, and many of the documents, such as his personal journal, have been lost to the ravages of time. Still, we have accounts by Polybius and Livy, as well as endless commentary down through the ages about his battles, his strategies, and the way he changed the Romans approach to military encounters. He learned from Hannibal, who came from a tribe of traders who were more concerned with results than ethics, that a win by trickery is still a win; and honor on the field of battle can simply make a commander and his men very dead. This book looks through the works we have, it speculates about what his personal life might have been like, and it asks questions while making correlations. Welcome to ancient Rome - may you enjoy your tour of it. Members Reviews: not very interesting this was disappointing. I thought or hoped it would have more content concerning battles. it sadly is a melodramatic telling of personal ephemera https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Cleopatras-Kidnappers-Audiobook/B009VJ7VDU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra's Kidnappers Subtitle: How Caesar's Sixth Legion Gave Egypt to Rome and Rome to Caesar Author: Stephen Dando-Collins Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A powerful tale of war, romance, and one of history's most desperate gambles. Julius Caesar was nothing if not bold. When, in the wake of his defeat of Pompey at Pharsalus his victorious legions refused to march another step under his command, he pursued his fleeing rival into Egypt with an impossibly small force of Gallic and German cavalry, raw Italian recruits, and nine hundred Spanish prisoners of war - tough veterans of Pompey's Sixth Legion. Cleopatra's Kidnappers tells the epic saga of Caesar's adventures in Egypt through the eyes of these captured, but never defeated, legionaries. In this third volume in his definitive history of the Roman legions, Stephen Dando-Collins reveals how this tiny band of fierce warriors led Caesar's little army to great victories against impossible odds. Bristling with action and packed with insights and newly revealed facts, this eye-opening account introduces you to the extraordinary men who made possible Caesar's famous boast, "I came, I saw, I conquered." bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Dando-Collins) Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:36:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Cleopatras-Kidnappers-Audiobook/B009VJ7VDU thebookvoice.com 12:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra's Kidnappers Subtitle: How Caesar's Sixth Legion Gave Egypt to Rome and Rome to Caesar Author: Stephen Dando-Collins Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A powerful tale of war, romance, and one of history's most desperate gambles. Julius Caesar was nothing if not bold. When, in the wake of his defeat of Pompey at Pharsalus his victorious legions refused to march another step under his command, he pursued his fleeing rival into Egypt with an impossibly small force of Gallic and German cavalry, raw Italian recruits, and nine hundred Spanish prisoners of war - tough veterans of Pompey's Sixth Legion. Cleopatra's Kidnappers tells the epic saga of Caesar's adventures in Egypt through the eyes of these captured, but never defeated, legionaries. In this third volume in his definitive history of the Roman legions, Stephen Dando-Collins reveals how this tiny band of fierce warriors led Caesar's little army to great victories against impossible odds. Bristling with action and packed with insights and newly revealed facts, this eye-opening account introduces you to the extraordinary men who made possible Caesar's famous boast, "I came, I saw, I conquered." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cleopatra's Kidnappers Subtitle: How Caesar's Sixth Legion Gave Egypt to Rome and Rome to Caesar Author: Stephen Dando-Collins Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A powerful tale of war, romance, and one of history's most desperate gambles. Julius Caesar was nothing if not bold. When, in the wake of his defeat of Pompey at Pharsalus his victorious legions refused to march another step under his command, he pursued his fleeing rival into Egypt with an impossibly small force of Gallic and German cavalry, raw Italian recruits, and nine hundred Spanish prisoners of war - tough veterans of Pompey's Sixth Legion. Cleopatra's Kidnappers tells the epic saga of Caesar's adventures in Egypt through the eyes of these captured, but never defeated, legionaries. In this third volume in his definitive history of the Roman legions, Stephen Dando-Collins reveals how this tiny band of fierce warriors led Caesar's little army to great victories against impossible odds. Bristling with action and packed with insights and newly revealed facts, this eye-opening account introduces you to the extraordinary men who made possible Caesar's famous boast, "I came, I saw, I conquered." Members Reviews: Should be titled: The 6th Legion: Cleopatra's... If you could sum up Cleopatra's Kidnappers in three words, what would they be? If you like Roman history you should enjoy this book. I did. But I did find the title misleading a little. It really more of a military history of the 6th Legion and the story of Cleopatra is just a small part of the book. What was one of the most memorable moments of Cleopatra's Kidnappers? The whole Alexandria siege was a lot more detailed and precarious for Caeser than previous accounts I have read. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? Let me put my two complaints in this section. The first is the author puts too much speculative dialog in the book. Many instances of "the men probably would have said ``blah blah''". The performance is good although the pronunciation of several names are different than other sources. I don't know who is right or wrong or if it is American or British differences ("Soo-tony-us" or "Sway-tony-us" for example). Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No, a little too much history for that. Any additional comments? It is enjoyable but encompasses a lot of detailed history and people and I couldn't keep up with all the different legions and where they were at different times. I didn't find it dull or distracting from enjoying the book. Could not bear it any longer Great concept badly executed. There clearly isn't more than a short essay on the actual legion and they feature hardly at all in this (as far as I could get) What finished me was the padding and repetition added to the kind of speculative notions I hate. Was the centurian's face grim or did he actually have a jaunty grin? I should add that even for what was a "popular" history, the language and phrasing seemed too American and slang based at time. A huge disappointment as legion based history seemed a great notion. A complete fail for me, so I'll happily leave these swarthy Spaniards to their well paid retirement https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Beyond-the-Bosporus-Audiobook/B00TG7V1GA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond the Bosporus Subtitle: The Thracian Connection to Troy Author: Jason Wallace Narrator: Colin Robinson Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-15 Publisher: Jason Wallace Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Little is known about the ancient city of Troy, site of the infamous but largely unhistorical Trojan War. Much attention has been focused to finding out about the city-state itself. But less has been studied regarding its alliance and trade systems, and from where its original inhabitants may have come. So much of its trade and culture was rooted in Thrace, just across the Bosporus. Find out how those links to Thrace influenced Troy's culture and even its alliances for its mythical war with the Greeks. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jason Wallace) Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:42:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Beyond-the-Bosporus-Audiobook/B00TG7V1GA thebookvoice.com 00:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond the Bosporus Subtitle: The Thracian Connection to Troy Author: Jason Wallace Narrator: Colin Robinson Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-15 Publisher: Jason Wallace Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Little is known about the ancient city of Troy, site of the infamous but largely unhistorical Trojan War. Much attention has been focused to finding out about the city-state itself. But less has been studied regarding its alliance and trade systems, and from where its original inhabitants may have come. So much of its trade and culture was rooted in Thrace, just across the Bosporus. Find out how those links to Thrace influenced Troy's culture and even its alliances for its mythical war with the Greeks. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond the Bosporus Subtitle: The Thracian Connection to Troy Author: Jason Wallace Narrator: Colin Robinson Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-15 Publisher: Jason Wallace Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Little is known about the ancient city of Troy, site of the infamous but largely unhistorical Trojan War. Much attention has been focused to finding out about the city-state itself. But less has been studied regarding its alliance and trade systems, and from where its original inhabitants may have come. So much of its trade and culture was rooted in Thrace, just across the Bosporus. Find out how those links to Thrace influenced Troy's culture and even its alliances for its mythical war with the Greeks. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Breve-historia-de-Jesus-de-Nazaret-Audiobook/B00MNQLK44 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Título: Breve historia de Jesús de Nazaret Autor: Francisco José Gómez Narrador: Gonzalo Otero Formato: Unabridged Duración: 4 hrs and 14 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-14-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen del editor: Hijo de Dios u hombre de carne y hueso, la figura de Jesús de Nazaret ha sido la única capaz de dividir la historia en dos. Sobre su figura se han escrito infinidad de tratados, manuales, crónicas y testimonios, pero aún así, podemos encontrar hoy en día autores que dudan de la existencia de Jesús de Nazaret. Un análisis riguroso, basado en las fuentes más fidedignas y en las investigaciones más novedosas, nunca está de más a la hora de acercarse a un personaje histórico que está presente día a día en la vida de millones de personas. Breve Historia de Jesús de Nazaret intentará sintetizar la vida de este personaje histórico plenamente vigente en la actualidad, para separar así mito de realidad, en el océano de información que existe sobre el hijo de María. Francisco José Gómez comienza este análisis presentándonos el debate sobre la existencia de Jesús y determinando cuáles de las fuentes que tratan sobre la vida del de Nazaret son fiables. Tras esto recorrerá la vida de Jesús desde su origen no esclarecido completamente hasta su penitencia, sin eludir un capítulo dedicado a los testimonios que se tiene sobre la resurrección del Mesías. En este periplo por la vida de Jesús, el autor, no elude ninguno de los temas polémicos y oscuros que surgen alrededor de la biografía del de Nazaret: el incierto lugar de su nacimiento, la posibilidad de que tuviera hermanos, su relación con María Magdalena, los posibles milagros que realizó o la opinión de Jesús sobre sí mismo. Todos ellos tratados con el máximo rigor y argumentados con las pruebas más fidedignas.Un análisis riguroso de la vida de Jesús de Nazaret que ayuda a esclarecer los datos reales que se tienen sobre esta controvertida figura. Un audio libro que, por la universalidad del tema y por el estilo del autor, es accesible y recomendable para cualquier oyente. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Francisco José Gómez) Thu, 14 Aug 2014 13:50:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Breve-historia-de-Jesus-de-Nazaret-Audiobook/B00MNQLK44 thebookvoice.com 04:14:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Título: Breve historia de Jesús de Nazaret Autor: Francisco José Gómez Narrador: Gonzalo Otero Formato: Unabridged Duración: 4 hrs and 14 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-14-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen del editor: Hijo de Dios u hombre de carne y hueso, la figura de Jesús de Nazaret ha sido la única capaz de dividir la historia en dos. Sobre su figura se han escrito infinidad de tratados, manuales, crónicas y testimonios, pero aún así, podemos encontrar hoy en día autores que dudan de la existencia de Jesús de Nazaret. Un análisis riguroso, basado en las fuentes más fidedignas y en las investigaciones más novedosas, nunca está de más a la hora de acercarse a un personaje histórico que está presente día a día en la vida de millones de personas. Breve Historia de Jesús de Nazaret intentará sintetizar la vida de este personaje histórico plenamente vigente en la actualidad, para separar así mito de realidad, en el océano de información que existe sobre el hijo de María. Francisco José Gómez comienza este análisis presentándonos el debate sobre la existencia de Jesús y determinando cuáles de las fuentes que tratan sobre la vida del de Nazaret son fiables. Tras esto recorrerá la vida de Jesús desde su origen no esclarecido completamente hasta su penitencia, sin eludir un capítulo dedicado a los testimonios que se tiene sobre la resurrección del Mesías. En este periplo por la vida de Jesús, el autor, no elude ninguno de los temas polémicos y oscuros que surgen alrededor de la biografía del de Nazaret: el incierto lugar de su nacimiento, la posibilidad de que tuviera hermanos, su relación con María Magdalena, los posibles milagros que realizó o la opinión de Jesús sobre sí mismo. Todos ellos tratados con el máximo rigor y argumentados con las pruebas más fidedignas.Un análisis riguroso de la vida de Jesús de Nazaret que ayuda a esclarecer los datos reales que se tienen sobre esta controvertida figura. Un audio libro que, por la universalidad del tema y por el estilo del autor, es accesible y recomendable para cualquier oyente. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Título: Breve historia de Jesús de Nazaret Autor: Francisco José Gómez Narrador: Gonzalo Otero Formato: Unabridged Duración: 4 hrs and 14 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-14-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen del editor: Hijo de Dios u hombre de carne y hueso, la figura de Jesús de Nazaret ha sido la única capaz de dividir la historia en dos. Sobre su figura se han escrito infinidad de tratados, manuales, crónicas y testimonios, pero aún así, podemos encontrar hoy en día autores que dudan de la existencia de Jesús de Nazaret. Un análisis riguroso, basado en las fuentes más fidedignas y en las investigaciones más novedosas, nunca está de más a la hora de acercarse a un personaje histórico que está presente día a día en la vida de millones de personas. Breve Historia de Jesús de Nazaret intentará sintetizar la vida de este personaje histórico plenamente vigente en la actualidad, para separar así mito de realidad, en el océano de información que existe sobre el hijo de María. Francisco José Gómez comienza este análisis presentándonos el debate sobre la existencia de Jesús y determinando cuáles de las fuentes que tratan sobre la vida del de Nazaret son fiables. Tras esto recorrerá la vida de Jesús desde su origen no esclarecido completamente hasta su penitencia, sin eludir un capítulo dedicado a los testimonios que se tiene sobre la resurrección del Mesías. En este periplo por la vida de Jesús, el autor, no elude ninguno de los temas polémicos y oscuros que surgen alrededor de la biografía del de Nazaret: el incierto lugar de su nacimiento, la posibilidad de que tuviera hermanos, su relación con María Magdalena, los posibles milagros que realizó o la opinión de Jesús sobre sí mismo. Todos ellos tratados con el máximo rigor y argumentados con las pruebas más fidedignas.Un análisis riguroso de la vida de Jesús de Nazaret que ayuda a esclarecer los datos reales que se tienen sobre esta controvertida figura. Un audio libro que, por la universalidad del tema y por el estilo del autor, es accesible y recomendable para cualquier oyente. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Not a history of Jesus. This is not a history of Jesus. The title is missleading. Muy interesante Es un libro de muy buena prosa, concreto, y muy interesante. Se aprende a conocer a Jesús y su entorno. Four Stars Buen trabajo. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Conflicts-that-Shaped-Pharaonic-Egypt-Audiobook/B004FKDF2G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Conflicts that Shaped Pharaonic Egypt Author: Professor John C. Darnell Narrator: John C. Darnell Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Professor of Egyptology and director of the Yale Egyptological Institute John C. Darnell delves into the history of Ancient Egypt from the Predynastic Period through the end of the New Kingdom. In these lectures, Professor Darnell shows that, despite common perceptions, Pharaonic Egyptian civilization existed within a multicultural society subject to disparate geological environments-and that its strength lay in the balancing of contrasting groups and goals. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Professor John C. Darnell) Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:40:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Conflicts-that-Shaped-Pharaonic-Egypt-Audiobook/B004FKDF2G thebookvoice.com 08:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Conflicts that Shaped Pharaonic Egypt Author: Professor John C. Darnell Narrator: John C. Darnell Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Professor of Egyptology and director of the Yale Egyptological Institute John C. Darnell delves into the history of Ancient Egypt from the Predynastic Period through the end of the New Kingdom. In these lectures, Professor Darnell shows that, despite common perceptions, Pharaonic Egyptian civilization existed within a multicultural society subject to disparate geological environments-and that its strength lay in the balancing of contrasting groups and goals. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Conflicts that Shaped Pharaonic Egypt Author: Professor John C. Darnell Narrator: John C. Darnell Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Professor of Egyptology and director of the Yale Egyptological Institute John C. Darnell delves into the history of Ancient Egypt from the Predynastic Period through the end of the New Kingdom. In these lectures, Professor Darnell shows that, despite common perceptions, Pharaonic Egyptian civilization existed within a multicultural society subject to disparate geological environments-and that its strength lay in the balancing of contrasting groups and goals. Members Reviews: Disappointment This is the first time I'm disappointed with The Modern Scholar course. First of all, the lecturer has an extremely annoying manner of speech: if there is a word in a sentence he feels strongly about, he pronounces it in a peculiar manner reminiscent of a bad guy from an animation movie or a grown up telling a "Little Red Cape" tale to a bunch of little kids. "These provinces, these n-ooooooooooooooooooo-mes" etc. Also sometimes it felt like the lecturer was reading from the written text for a long period of time. Anyway, after the first 4 hours of listening I got used to his speech, to some extent. But the main problem is that 8 hours and a half are simply not enough for a decent survey of Ancient Egyptian history. Either the course should have concentrated on a particular period or on researching a particular idea or concept. The title of the course indeed hints that there is some underlining concept it is going to highlight. But in reality the course ends up as a hurried survey of the 3500 years of the Ancient Egypt history. Some periods or ideas are described in great detail and some are rushed through, probably depending on the interest the lecturer has in them. One time ( the queen Hatshepsut rein) practically the same material is repeated twice. At the end the course leaves an impression of one big mess. I am glad it's not my first course on Ancient Egyptian history, otherwise I would be in a real trouble. The other problem I had with this course, is that the author has his own interesting and controversial theories on many issues, but he usually either completely forgets to mention this theory is not the only one available, or says something like : it is obvious that this (a short hint at the other opinions) is not the case; unfortunately most of the modern books state that ..., but in reality it is obvious that (here goes his theory). I understand that this may be related to a time shortage, but it is an additional reason the course is disappointing. Beyond the "Kings List" Any additional comments? A critical study of Egyptian history, not a mere chronology of events. Incorporates information coming from the latest archeological finds and provides critical and provocative interpretations. Amongst one of the better presentations form Modern Scholar. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dangerous-Days-in-the-Roman-Empire-Audiobook/B00GBIEQBY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire Subtitle: Terrors and Torments, Diseases and Deaths Author: Terry Deary Narrator: Mitch Benn Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-13 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire is the first in a new adult series by Terry Deary, the author of the hugely best-selling Horrible Histories, popular among children for their disgusting details, gory information and sharp wit, and among adults for engaging children (and themselves) with history. The Romans have long been held up as one of the first 'civilised' societies, and yet in fact they were capable of immense cruelty. Not only that, but they made the killing of humans into a sport. The spoiled emperors were the perpetrators (and sometimes the victims) of some imaginative murders. Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire will include some of the violent ways to visit the Elysian Fields (i.e. death) including: animal attack in the Coliseum; being thrown from the Tarpeian Rock - 370 deserters in 214 AD alone (or if the emperor didn't like your poetry); by volcanic eruption from Vesuvius; by kicking (Nero's fatal quarrel with the Empress Poppea); from poison mushrooms (Claudius); by great fires; torturous tarring; flogging to death; boiling lead (the invention of 'kind' Emperor Constantine); or being skinned alive by invading barbarians. Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire looks at the back-story leading up to the victims' deaths, and in doing so gives the general reader a concise history of a misunderstood era. Read by Mitch Benn. Mitch Benn found fame as the singer of spectacularly angry, clever and funny songs on the Now Show before writing (and narrating) his debut novel Terra. He used to be a big, angry, clever and funny man. Now he is just angry, clever and funny. He tours regularly and is in pretty much permanent residence with his band at the Phoenix theatre in Bloomsbury. He is married and has a young daughter. He also has over 20,000 followers on Twitter. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry Deary) Thu, 07 Nov 2013 16:56:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dangerous-Days-in-the-Roman-Empire-Audiobook/B00GBIEQBY thebookvoice.com 06:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire Subtitle: Terrors and Torments, Diseases and Deaths Author: Terry Deary Narrator: Mitch Benn Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-13 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire is the first in a new adult series by Terry Deary, the author of the hugely best-selling Horrible Histories, popular among children for their disgusting details, gory information and sharp wit, and among adults for engaging children (and themselves) with history. The Romans have long been held up as one of the first 'civilised' societies, and yet in fact they were capable of immense cruelty. Not only that, but they made the killing of humans into a sport. The spoiled emperors were the perpetrators (and sometimes the victims) of some imaginative murders. Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire will include some of the violent ways to visit the Elysian Fields (i.e. death) including: animal attack in the Coliseum; being thrown from the Tarpeian Rock - 370 deserters in 214 AD alone (or if the emperor didn't like your poetry); by volcanic eruption from Vesuvius; by kicking (Nero's fatal quarrel with the Empress Poppea); from poison mushrooms (Claudius); by great fires; torturous tarring; flogging to death; boiling lead (the invention of 'kind' Emperor Constantine); or being skinned alive by invading barbarians. Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire looks at the back-story leading up to the victims' deaths, and in doing so gives the general reader a concise history of a misunderstood era. Read by Mitch Benn. Mitch Benn found fame as the singer of spectacularly angry, clever and funny songs on the Now Show before writing (and narrating) his debut novel Terra. He used to be a big, angry, clever and funny man. Now he is just angry, clever and funny. He tours regularly and is in pretty much permanent residence with his band at the Phoenix theatre in Bloomsbury. He is married and has a young daughter. He also has over 20,000 followers on Twitter. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire Subtitle: Terrors and Torments, Diseases and Deaths Author: Terry Deary Narrator: Mitch Benn Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-13 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire is the first in a new adult series by Terry Deary, the author of the hugely best-selling Horrible Histories, popular among children for their disgusting details, gory information and sharp wit, and among adults for engaging children (and themselves) with history. The Romans have long been held up as one of the first 'civilised' societies, and yet in fact they were capable of immense cruelty. Not only that, but they made the killing of humans into a sport. The spoiled emperors were the perpetrators (and sometimes the victims) of some imaginative murders. Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire will include some of the violent ways to visit the Elysian Fields (i.e. death) including: animal attack in the Coliseum; being thrown from the Tarpeian Rock - 370 deserters in 214 AD alone (or if the emperor didn't like your poetry); by volcanic eruption from Vesuvius; by kicking (Nero's fatal quarrel with the Empress Poppea); from poison mushrooms (Claudius); by great fires; torturous tarring; flogging to death; boiling lead (the invention of 'kind' Emperor Constantine); or being skinned alive by invading barbarians. Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire looks at the back-story leading up to the victims' deaths, and in doing so gives the general reader a concise history of a misunderstood era. Read by Mitch Benn. Mitch Benn found fame as the singer of spectacularly angry, clever and funny songs on the Now Show before writing (and narrating) his debut novel Terra. He used to be a big, angry, clever and funny man. Now he is just angry, clever and funny. He tours regularly and is in pretty much permanent residence with his band at the Phoenix theatre in Bloomsbury. He is married and has a young daughter. He also has over 20,000 followers on Twitter. Members Reviews: Hard to follow What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Nothing, it seems to be lots of little snippets of information about the Roman empire put down in no particular order very difficult to follow. Would you ever listen to anything by Terry Deary again? Probably not it seems he doesnt have structure to his books and just spays interesting facts or bizarre things that have happened at the listener hoping that it works. How could the performance have been better? The performance was fine, more down to the book being bad. You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? Some interesting facts once you were able to process them and stopped trying to figure out how the fact links to the previous fact you were told! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-of-Yuval-Noah-Hararis-Sapiens-A-Brief-History-of-Mankind-Audiobook/B01EKM0NX2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankind Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Brian Ackley Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is a summary of Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankind The groundbreaking book, written by a well-known historian, reveals how human beings were created and evolved. It also takes a deep look into the history and biology that have come to define us while enhancing what we understand by "humanity." How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations, and human rights, to trust money books and laws, and to be enslaved by bureaucracy timetables and consumerism? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come? This summary is aimed for those who want to capture the gist of the book but don't have the current time to listen to the whole thing. You get the main summary along with all of the benefits and lessons the actual book has to offer. Ant Hive Media reads every chapter, extracts the understanding and leaves you with a new perspective and time to spare. We do the work so you can understand the book in minutes, not hours. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ant Hive Media) Thu, 21 Apr 2016 20:34:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-of-Yuval-Noah-Hararis-Sapiens-A-Brief-History-of-Mankind-Audiobook/B01EKM0NX2 thebookvoice.com 00:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankind Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Brian Ackley Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is a summary of Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankind The groundbreaking book, written by a well-known historian, reveals how human beings were created and evolved. It also takes a deep look into the history and biology that have come to define us while enhancing what we understand by "humanity." How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations, and human rights, to trust money books and laws, and to be enslaved by bureaucracy timetables and consumerism? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come? This summary is aimed for those who want to capture the gist of the book but don't have the current time to listen to the whole thing. You get the main summary along with all of the benefits and lessons the actual book has to offer. Ant Hive Media reads every chapter, extracts the understanding and leaves you with a new perspective and time to spare. We do the work so you can understand the book in minutes, not hours. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankind Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Brian Ackley Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is a summary of Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankind The groundbreaking book, written by a well-known historian, reveals how human beings were created and evolved. It also takes a deep look into the history and biology that have come to define us while enhancing what we understand by "humanity." How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations, and human rights, to trust money books and laws, and to be enslaved by bureaucracy timetables and consumerism? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come? This summary is aimed for those who want to capture the gist of the book but don't have the current time to listen to the whole thing. You get the main summary along with all of the benefits and lessons the actual book has to offer. Ant Hive Media reads every chapter, extracts the understanding and leaves you with a new perspective and time to spare. We do the work so you can understand the book in minutes, not hours. Members Reviews: Bullshit! This guy can't read, and he has nothing to say. Sure wish I could figure out a wat to delete it altogether!!!!! The reader makes it impossibly distracting What would have made Summary of Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankind better? Love Ant Hive Media and love their summaries. However they need to improve the readings of their summaries. I will be returning this one and may reconsider using them in the future unless they find a consistently better speaker. What didnt you like about Brian Ackleys performance? Very choppy and harsh. No smoothness. Complete waste of time and money Most of this pathetic recording is the legal disclaimers and the rest is not worth listening to. Get the real book and avoid this summary publisher https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Greatest-Mysteries-of-the-Ancient-World-Stonehenge-the-Sphinx-and-the-Hanging-Gardens-of-Babylon-Audiobook/B00ZYC6UN0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Mysteries of the Ancient World: Stonehenge, the Sphinx, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott W. Kirby Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: On the Salisbury Plain, only a few hours from the hustle and bustle of Central London, remains one of the greatest surviving relics of humanity's ancient past: the mighty stone circle of Stonehenge. Stonehenge is one of the most well-known ancient sites in the world, and an image of it raises numerous associations and emotional responses. Its impressiveness comes not only from its size and remarkable level of preservation but more so because of the incredible precision with which it was constructed during an era of simple technology and social organization. Obviously it is a place of great importance - then and now. Of course Stonehenge has long fascinated the rest of the world, too, as people continue to try to understand every aspect of the site and the underlying purpose of it. This involves an understanding of why Stonehenge is located where it is, what the materials consist of, and what archaeology has uncovered about the people who built it. On top of that, Stonehenge is a center of mythology and folklore that has evolved over time, establishing the foundation for a unique spiritual belief system that both celebrates Stonehenge as a "living temple" and challenges the official guardians of the place. One of the oldest and most famous statues of the world, the Great Sphinx at Giza, has fascinated people for thousands of years. While the sphinx was a well-known mythological creature among various ancient civilizations, the Egyptian statue that is now most famously associated with the creature is full of mysteries that have been endlessly debated throughout the centuries and continue to be hotly contested among scholars. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:34:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Greatest-Mysteries-of-the-Ancient-World-Stonehenge-the-Sphinx-and-the-Hanging-Gardens-of-Babylon-Audiobook/B00ZYC6UN0 thebookvoice.com 03:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Mysteries of the Ancient World: Stonehenge, the Sphinx, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott W. Kirby Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: On the Salisbury Plain, only a few hours from the hustle and bustle of Central London, remains one of the greatest surviving relics of humanity's ancient past: the mighty stone circle of Stonehenge. Stonehenge is one of the most well-known ancient sites in the world, and an image of it raises numerous associations and emotional responses. Its impressiveness comes not only from its size and remarkable level of preservation but more so because of the incredible precision with which it was constructed during an era of simple technology and social organization. Obviously it is a place of great importance - then and now. Of course Stonehenge has long fascinated the rest of the world, too, as people continue to try to understand every aspect of the site and the underlying purpose of it. This involves an understanding of why Stonehenge is located where it is, what the materials consist of, and what archaeology has uncovered about the people who built it. On top of that, Stonehenge is a center of mythology and folklore that has evolved over time, establishing the foundation for a unique spiritual belief system that both celebrates Stonehenge as a "living temple" and challenges the official guardians of the place. One of the oldest and most famous statues of the world, the Great Sphinx at Giza, has fascinated people for thousands of years. While the sphinx was a well-known mythological creature among various ancient civilizations, the Egyptian statue that is now most famously associated with the creature is full of mysteries that have been endlessly debated throughout the centuries and continue to be hotly contested among scholars. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Mysteries of the Ancient World: Stonehenge, the Sphinx, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott W. Kirby Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: On the Salisbury Plain, only a few hours from the hustle and bustle of Central London, remains one of the greatest surviving relics of humanity's ancient past: the mighty stone circle of Stonehenge. Stonehenge is one of the most well-known ancient sites in the world, and an image of it raises numerous associations and emotional responses. Its impressiveness comes not only from its size and remarkable level of preservation but more so because of the incredible precision with which it was constructed during an era of simple technology and social organization. Obviously it is a place of great importance - then and now. Of course Stonehenge has long fascinated the rest of the world, too, as people continue to try to understand every aspect of the site and the underlying purpose of it. This involves an understanding of why Stonehenge is located where it is, what the materials consist of, and what archaeology has uncovered about the people who built it. On top of that, Stonehenge is a center of mythology and folklore that has evolved over time, establishing the foundation for a unique spiritual belief system that both celebrates Stonehenge as a "living temple" and challenges the official guardians of the place. One of the oldest and most famous statues of the world, the Great Sphinx at Giza, has fascinated people for thousands of years. While the sphinx was a well-known mythological creature among various ancient civilizations, the Egyptian statue that is now most famously associated with the creature is full of mysteries that have been endlessly debated throughout the centuries and continue to be hotly contested among scholars. Members Reviews: Good narration! I'm a nut for all things ancient world-related, and having visited both Stonehenge and Giza I was excited to hear dome new information. While the voiceover was clear and engaging, the material itself wasn't. kudos to Scott Kirby for making a silk purse out of a sow's ear. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Cradles-of-Civilization-Audiobook/B00DESR5GW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cradles of Civilization Subtitle: The Lectures of Dr. David Neiman Author: Dr. David Neiman Narrator: Dr. David Neiman Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-13 Publisher: Midnight Shadow Productions Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dr. David Neiman tracks the rise of civilization from the Agricultural Revolution to the Ceramic Age, and then the Bronze. He traces the origin of writing and its development into hieroglyphics and then into the alphabet. Dr. Neiman explores the legendary reign of Hammurabi of Babylon, the tumultuous history of ancient Egypt and gives a dramatic retelling of the earliest known piece of literature, The Epic of Gilgamesh. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dr. David Neiman) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:60:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Cradles-of-Civilization-Audiobook/B00DESR5GW thebookvoice.com 04:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cradles of Civilization Subtitle: The Lectures of Dr. David Neiman Author: Dr. David Neiman Narrator: Dr. David Neiman Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-13 Publisher: Midnight Shadow Productions Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dr. David Neiman tracks the rise of civilization from the Agricultural Revolution to the Ceramic Age, and then the Bronze. He traces the origin of writing and its development into hieroglyphics and then into the alphabet. Dr. Neiman explores the legendary reign of Hammurabi of Babylon, the tumultuous history of ancient Egypt and gives a dramatic retelling of the earliest known piece of literature, The Epic of Gilgamesh. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cradles of Civilization Subtitle: The Lectures of Dr. David Neiman Author: Dr. David Neiman Narrator: Dr. David Neiman Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-13 Publisher: Midnight Shadow Productions Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dr. David Neiman tracks the rise of civilization from the Agricultural Revolution to the Ceramic Age, and then the Bronze. He traces the origin of writing and its development into hieroglyphics and then into the alphabet. Dr. Neiman explores the legendary reign of Hammurabi of Babylon, the tumultuous history of ancient Egypt and gives a dramatic retelling of the earliest known piece of literature, The Epic of Gilgamesh. Members Reviews: Illuminating, insightful and stimulating Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Definitely, especially if the friend is interested in history and civilization. What did you like best about this story? Dr. Neiman infuses meaning into many things that had until then seemed like dry facts. He makes many important connections between elements from other traditions and from archaeology.. Any additional comments? Dr.Neiman was one of those scholars of the old school who make me regret not having the qualities necessary to become one. With a vast store of knowledge in their minds, they are able to draw together divers elements into a rich and dense web of understanding. To partake of such understanding is both enlightening and exhilarating. I am truly grateful that Dr.Neiman's lectures are available now as audiobooks; they are among those things that make me happy to be alive today. I love this guy reminds my of Joseph Campbell "the power of myth" with his grandfatherly description of history. also a great orator with nice tone in his voice. I wish you sold a video lecture so we could see what he is writing on chalk board. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Philosophers-The-Lives-and-Times-Of-Socrates-Plato-and-Aristotle-Audiobook/B0195KCKM6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Philosophers: The Lives and Times Of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle Author: Simon T. Bailey Narrator: Christopher Stone Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are three of philosophy's greatest contributors. You already knew that. But what you might not know is that they all lived in classical Athens at around the same time. You might not know that Socrates was executed for practicing free speech. You might not know that Plato was sold into slavery for making the Tyrant of Syracuse angry. And you might not know that Aristotle tutored the famous Alexander the Great. The philosophers were part of some crazy world events as well. The Peloponnesian War, the Macedonian takeover, the 30 tyrants who thought they could wipe out Athenian democracy...it's all there. Truth be told, there's not a lot of testimony out there detailing what their lives were like. Historians of those days were more concerned with documenting the perpetual civil wars, and the philosophers' students were more concerned with recording their teachers' ideas. However, this book by Simon T. Bailey, entitled Greek Philosophers: The Lives and Times of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, is a look into what it might have been like for Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to live in Athens in the fourth and fifth centuries BCE. If you're looking for a dry, professorial work full of archaeological evidence, then this book isn't going to be your cup of tea, but if you're looking for a partially fictionalized rendition of the philosophers' lives and thoughts that seeks to humanize those marble statues or for something to wet your palate and get you excited about ancient Greek history and philosophy, then this book is your boon. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Simon T. Bailey) Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:47:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Philosophers-The-Lives-and-Times-Of-Socrates-Plato-and-Aristotle-Audiobook/B0195KCKM6 thebookvoice.com 03:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Philosophers: The Lives and Times Of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle Author: Simon T. Bailey Narrator: Christopher Stone Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are three of philosophy's greatest contributors. You already knew that. But what you might not know is that they all lived in classical Athens at around the same time. You might not know that Socrates was executed for practicing free speech. You might not know that Plato was sold into slavery for making the Tyrant of Syracuse angry. And you might not know that Aristotle tutored the famous Alexander the Great. The philosophers were part of some crazy world events as well. The Peloponnesian War, the Macedonian takeover, the 30 tyrants who thought they could wipe out Athenian democracy...it's all there. Truth be told, there's not a lot of testimony out there detailing what their lives were like. Historians of those days were more concerned with documenting the perpetual civil wars, and the philosophers' students were more concerned with recording their teachers' ideas. However, this book by Simon T. Bailey, entitled Greek Philosophers: The Lives and Times of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, is a look into what it might have been like for Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to live in Athens in the fourth and fifth centuries BCE. If you're looking for a dry, professorial work full of archaeological evidence, then this book isn't going to be your cup of tea, but if you're looking for a partially fictionalized rendition of the philosophers' lives and thoughts that seeks to humanize those marble statues or for something to wet your palate and get you excited about ancient Greek history and philosophy, then this book is your boon. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Philosophers: The Lives and Times Of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle Author: Simon T. Bailey Narrator: Christopher Stone Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are three of philosophy's greatest contributors. You already knew that. But what you might not know is that they all lived in classical Athens at around the same time. You might not know that Socrates was executed for practicing free speech. You might not know that Plato was sold into slavery for making the Tyrant of Syracuse angry. And you might not know that Aristotle tutored the famous Alexander the Great. The philosophers were part of some crazy world events as well. The Peloponnesian War, the Macedonian takeover, the 30 tyrants who thought they could wipe out Athenian democracy...it's all there. Truth be told, there's not a lot of testimony out there detailing what their lives were like. Historians of those days were more concerned with documenting the perpetual civil wars, and the philosophers' students were more concerned with recording their teachers' ideas. However, this book by Simon T. Bailey, entitled Greek Philosophers: The Lives and Times of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, is a look into what it might have been like for Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to live in Athens in the fourth and fifth centuries BCE. If you're looking for a dry, professorial work full of archaeological evidence, then this book isn't going to be your cup of tea, but if you're looking for a partially fictionalized rendition of the philosophers' lives and thoughts that seeks to humanize those marble statues or for something to wet your palate and get you excited about ancient Greek history and philosophy, then this book is your boon. Members Reviews: Not much has changed in the fundamentals of philosophy in 2400 years I like the premise of this book that is not so much a rehash or requoting of the works of the Greek Philosophers, Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, but a fictionalized tale from what might have happened in the lives of the three philosophers. Very little actual historical data, cold hard facts about their personal lives exsist from the three so this book by Simon T Bailey, the autor takes a look at what might have been and at the same intersperses some actual facts with the dramatization, we readers may or may not actually have already heard. A more user-friendly approach, says Mr. Bailey. The story starts with the Trial of Socrates for corrupting the minds of the youth of Athens, the City of Athena. On to Plato, his student, who starts an academy in the city, and Aristotle, who starts his own school because his thoughts and beliefs were so opposed to Platoâs. I liked the book a lot and the section on the followers of these three, like Kant, John Locke and Descartes to name a few was interesting to me. Fair Introductory to Basic Schools of Philosophy This book is a fair introduction into different schools of Philosophy. The end of life information for these three magnificent scholars was the most interesting things I, personally, took away from this book. The fictional scenes and conversations between characters was well though out and reasonably conceivable. Enough information was included to pique the beginners interest in further pursuing various information within diverse schools of Philosophy was provided. Overall, a quick, enjoyable read. Might look for another one Done well with the chronology order. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Libyans-Audiobook/B01M11A0QK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Libyans Subtitle: The Mysterious History of Egypt's Neighbors to the West During Antiquity Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The ancient Egyptians are well known today for the enemies they kept. In their texts, the Egyptians made copious references to the "vile Asiatics" and "wretched Kush", who were their Canaanite and Nubian neighbors, respectively. The Nubians and Canaanites were also portrayed in numerous reliefs from the temples and tombs throughout Egypt, which has given modern scholars both a general impression concerning how those people dressed and looked, as well as - and probably more importantly - how the Egyptians viewed those peoples. The Canaanites and Nubians received the most attention as Egypt's enemies and occasional trading partners, but it was the Libyans - the final third of Egypt's traditional enemies - who influenced later Egyptian culture most. The Ancient Libyans: The Mysterious History of Egypt's Neighbors to the West During Antiquity looks at the various groups and their impact on the region and subsequent cultures. You will learn about the ancient Libyans like never before. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 10 Oct 2016 09:29:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Libyans-Audiobook/B01M11A0QK thebookvoice.com 01:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Libyans Subtitle: The Mysterious History of Egypt's Neighbors to the West During Antiquity Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The ancient Egyptians are well known today for the enemies they kept. In their texts, the Egyptians made copious references to the "vile Asiatics" and "wretched Kush", who were their Canaanite and Nubian neighbors, respectively. The Nubians and Canaanites were also portrayed in numerous reliefs from the temples and tombs throughout Egypt, which has given modern scholars both a general impression concerning how those people dressed and looked, as well as - and probably more importantly - how the Egyptians viewed those peoples. The Canaanites and Nubians received the most attention as Egypt's enemies and occasional trading partners, but it was the Libyans - the final third of Egypt's traditional enemies - who influenced later Egyptian culture most. The Ancient Libyans: The Mysterious History of Egypt's Neighbors to the West During Antiquity looks at the various groups and their impact on the region and subsequent cultures. You will learn about the ancient Libyans like never before. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Libyans Subtitle: The Mysterious History of Egypt's Neighbors to the West During Antiquity Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The ancient Egyptians are well known today for the enemies they kept. In their texts, the Egyptians made copious references to the "vile Asiatics" and "wretched Kush", who were their Canaanite and Nubian neighbors, respectively. The Nubians and Canaanites were also portrayed in numerous reliefs from the temples and tombs throughout Egypt, which has given modern scholars both a general impression concerning how those people dressed and looked, as well as - and probably more importantly - how the Egyptians viewed those peoples. The Canaanites and Nubians received the most attention as Egypt's enemies and occasional trading partners, but it was the Libyans - the final third of Egypt's traditional enemies - who influenced later Egyptian culture most. The Ancient Libyans: The Mysterious History of Egypt's Neighbors to the West During Antiquity looks at the various groups and their impact on the region and subsequent cultures. You will learn about the ancient Libyans like never before. Members Reviews: I like ancient history I enjoyed the precise facts used in this history of the ancient Libyans who were not welcome in Egypt. However they went into Egypt anyway and therein lies this history. It was good. Ancient Libyans I am an ancient history buff, this was helpful since it included the relationship of the Libyans to ancient Egypt. Insight into Libya's role in world history Good overview of a people, time and culture which has received very little notice in most history books. Two Stars There was little information since the Libyans were generally ignored by ancient sources. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-Greece-Volume-2-Audiobook/B002V1ONFO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of Greece, Volume 2 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-02 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A History of Greece continues with the bitter struggle between Sparta and Athens for mastery of the Hellenic world. Though Sparta finally emerges victorious, her victory soon turns to ashes with the ascendancy of Thebes and the still greater power of Philip of Macedon. Philip unites an unwilling Greece with his iron policy. Athens gives up her independence, but maintains an aloof intellectual and artistic leadership in the Greek world. Across this magnificent fabric of history strides Alexander the Great, who takes the banner of Hellenic culture all the way across the Persian Empire and into India itself, a stunning event that altered the course of human history. This is followed by the Hellenistic age and the final subjugation of Greece by Rome. An incredible epic, indeed. This is Volume 2 of A History of Greece (Unabridged). Have you heard Volume 1? bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cyril Robinson) Fri, 30 Aug 2002 11:13:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-Greece-Volume-2-Audiobook/B002V1ONFO thebookvoice.com 09:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of Greece, Volume 2 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-02 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A History of Greece continues with the bitter struggle between Sparta and Athens for mastery of the Hellenic world. Though Sparta finally emerges victorious, her victory soon turns to ashes with the ascendancy of Thebes and the still greater power of Philip of Macedon. Philip unites an unwilling Greece with his iron policy. Athens gives up her independence, but maintains an aloof intellectual and artistic leadership in the Greek world. Across this magnificent fabric of history strides Alexander the Great, who takes the banner of Hellenic culture all the way across the Persian Empire and into India itself, a stunning event that altered the course of human history. This is followed by the Hellenistic age and the final subjugation of Greece by Rome. An incredible epic, indeed. This is Volume 2 of A History of Greece (Unabridged). Have you heard Volume 1? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of Greece, Volume 2 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-02 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A History of Greece continues with the bitter struggle between Sparta and Athens for mastery of the Hellenic world. Though Sparta finally emerges victorious, her victory soon turns to ashes with the ascendancy of Thebes and the still greater power of Philip of Macedon. Philip unites an unwilling Greece with his iron policy. Athens gives up her independence, but maintains an aloof intellectual and artistic leadership in the Greek world. Across this magnificent fabric of history strides Alexander the Great, who takes the banner of Hellenic culture all the way across the Persian Empire and into India itself, a stunning event that altered the course of human history. This is followed by the Hellenistic age and the final subjugation of Greece by Rome. An incredible epic, indeed. This is Volume 2 of A History of Greece (Unabridged). Have you heard Volume 1? Members Reviews: Easy to listen to. I liked the style of this narrator. Combined with skillful writing, this book is easy to listen to. The English accent is not as strong as in some other audio history books. It is very detail, not at all just an overview, so if a short history is what you are looking for, this book is not for you. If you are seeking greater insight into the history of Greece, I would definitely recommend this book. everyone is a product of the history of Greece What did you love best about A History of Greece, Volume 2? The description of all the political practices of the ancient nation states was fascinating and informative. Every type of government ever conceived was practiced by the Greeks or their neighbors, and nothing new under the sun has been invented. The descriptions included some analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of these forms of government, and these were used by our forefathers as they decided on how best to organize our government. What other book might you compare A History of Greece, Volume 2 to and why? The history of Rome. What does Charlton Griffin bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Listening to the book makes it all 3D, it gives depth to the descriptions and analysis that just is not there in the written text. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The description of the Spartan culture was fascinating, it reminds me so much of the modern communist societies. Everything was controlled by the state to include procreating, and the state was totally focused on defense. Archaic Greece Narratively reasonably compelling and well-delivered in those plumby patrician tones that seem to come with the territory (albeit with a few mispronounciations). But contemporary sensibilities are likely to struggle with the author's high British Empire grasp of race, nation, East-West binaries, miscegenation, colonial policy etc: this history is itself a period piece. It's a shame the selection on Audible is tilted towards curiosities like this rather than more up-to-date scholarship. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Easter-Islands-Silent-Sentinels-Audiobook/B00MPURWMM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Easter Island's Silent Sentinels Subtitle: The Sculpture and Architecture of Rapa Nui Author: Kenneth Treister, Patricia Vargas Casanova, Claudio Cristino Narrator: Michael Lenz Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: It may be the most interesting and yet loneliest spot on Earth: a volcanic rock surrounded by a million square miles of ocean, named for the day Dutch explorers discovered it, Easter Sunday, April 5, 1722. Here, people created a complex society, sophisticated astronomy, exquisite wood sculpture, monumental stone architecture, roads, and a puzzling ideographic script. And then they went about sculpting amazing, giant human figures in stone. This audiobook of the history, culture, and art of Easter Island is the first to examine in detail the island's vernacular architecture, often overshadowed by its giant stone statues. It shows the conjecturally reconstructed prehistoric pole houses; the ahu, the sculptures' platform, as a spectacular expression of prehistoric megalithic architecture; and the Easter Island Statue Project's inventory of the colossal moai sculptures. Critic Reviews: "Easter Island, its gigantic stone statues, its Polynesian society, and that society's collapse continue to fascinate and mystify the public as well as scientists. This... book is now the best current account of those riveting themes." (Jared Diamond, Professor of Geography at UCLA, and Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of Collapse, Germs, and Steel and other books.) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kenneth Treister) Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:40:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Easter-Islands-Silent-Sentinels-Audiobook/B00MPURWMM thebookvoice.com 03:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Easter Island's Silent Sentinels Subtitle: The Sculpture and Architecture of Rapa Nui Author: Kenneth Treister, Patricia Vargas Casanova, Claudio Cristino Narrator: Michael Lenz Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: It may be the most interesting and yet loneliest spot on Earth: a volcanic rock surrounded by a million square miles of ocean, named for the day Dutch explorers discovered it, Easter Sunday, April 5, 1722. Here, people created a complex society, sophisticated astronomy, exquisite wood sculpture, monumental stone architecture, roads, and a puzzling ideographic script. And then they went about sculpting amazing, giant human figures in stone. This audiobook of the history, culture, and art of Easter Island is the first to examine in detail the island's vernacular architecture, often overshadowed by its giant stone statues. It shows the conjecturally reconstructed prehistoric pole houses; the ahu, the sculptures' platform, as a spectacular expression of prehistoric megalithic architecture; and the Easter Island Statue Project's inventory of the colossal moai sculptures. Critic Reviews: "Easter Island, its gigantic stone statues, its Polynesian society, and that society's collapse continue to fascinate and mystify the public as well as scientists. This... book is now the best current account of those riveting themes." (Jared Diamond, Professor of Geography at UCLA, and Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of Collapse, Germs, and Steel and other books.) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Easter Island's Silent Sentinels Subtitle: The Sculpture and Architecture of Rapa Nui Author: Kenneth Treister, Patricia Vargas Casanova, Claudio Cristino Narrator: Michael Lenz Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: It may be the most interesting and yet loneliest spot on Earth: a volcanic rock surrounded by a million square miles of ocean, named for the day Dutch explorers discovered it, Easter Sunday, April 5, 1722. Here, people created a complex society, sophisticated astronomy, exquisite wood sculpture, monumental stone architecture, roads, and a puzzling ideographic script. And then they went about sculpting amazing, giant human figures in stone. This audiobook of the history, culture, and art of Easter Island is the first to examine in detail the island's vernacular architecture, often overshadowed by its giant stone statues. It shows the conjecturally reconstructed prehistoric pole houses; the ahu, the sculptures' platform, as a spectacular expression of prehistoric megalithic architecture; and the Easter Island Statue Project's inventory of the colossal moai sculptures. Critic Reviews: "Easter Island, its gigantic stone statues, its Polynesian society, and that society's collapse continue to fascinate and mystify the public as well as scientists. This... book is now the best current account of those riveting themes." (Jared Diamond, Professor of Geography at UCLA, and Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of Collapse, Germs, and Steel and other books.) Members Reviews: Credible and thorough We recently visited Rapa Nui and were lucky enough to be guided by Claudio Cristino one of the authors. The book is an up to date review of research on the mysteries of the island's architecture and sculptures. It seems to be even handed, including the work of other academic experts. It is readable and has many large and very good photographs and charts of important sites and findings. Sure to be a winner! Although I haven't read this book yet; we had the pleasure of having Claudio Cristino as a tour guide yesterday on Easter Island. His lectures were backed up by 39 years of education and knowledge. I ordered three books for all of us to enjoy after we return home. What a treat awaits us! It was an amazing day. Summary Description of Stone Dwellings The title of this interesting book of photographs is somewhat misleading because, though the colossal moai that dot the landscape of Rapa Nui do appear to be standing guard over the island, the focus here is more on the stone dwellings of the early inhabitants. The photographs of the latter are artistically arranged and attractive to the eye. The text is less satisfactory, not because it isnât informative, but because it appears to unnecessarily avoid controversy. The few notes that are offered are of the âfor more information, see. . . â variety but we are rarely told how problematic certain issues are. Easter Island archaeology is replete with unanswered questions, in fact, but the authors offer us little sense of that in this book. The short section on the Rongorongo tablets, for instance, implies that they represent an ancient system of writing essentially co-equal in value to that of other written languages of the past like ancient Hebrew and Linear A. But Thomas Barthel and others evidently think that the tablets are of much more recent origin and are largely mnemonic in character. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Decline-and-Fall-of-the-Roman-Empire-Volume-Two-AD-395-to-AD-641-Audiobook/B00HNET77I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume Two (A.D. 395 to A.D. 641) Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 39 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Volume Two begins with the accession of the Roman Emperor Valens in the year 364, a period which heralded vast movements of barbarian tribes from the north and east. The Huns move from the confines of Mongolia westward into Europe, pushing the German tribes in terror before them, who in turn move across the Rhine and Danube into Roman territory. The names of Goths, Franks, Lombards and Vandals will become part of the daily vocabulary. Gibbon describes in matchless style the dramatic events as the Western Roman Empire disintegrates under the pressure of Germanic invasion and internal corruption. The Roman Empire had become a bloated, bureaucratic nightmare of tyrannical rulers, cruel magistrates, and pitiless tax collectors even before the arrival of the Germans. Roman citizens often welcomed the barbarians as a less odious master. And as they turn to Christianity for hope, even the new faith is riven by various factions. Meanwhile, the Eastern Roman Empire continues to prosper in the face of constant challenges from the Persians, who are finally repulsed by the Emperor Heracliusonly to witness in the year 630 the rise of a new threat: Islam. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire will conclude in Volume Three. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edward Gibbon) Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:15:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Decline-and-Fall-of-the-Roman-Empire-Volume-Two-AD-395-to-AD-641-Audiobook/B00HNET77I thebookvoice.com 39:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume Two (A.D. 395 to A.D. 641) Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 39 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Volume Two begins with the accession of the Roman Emperor Valens in the year 364, a period which heralded vast movements of barbarian tribes from the north and east. The Huns move from the confines of Mongolia westward into Europe, pushing the German tribes in terror before them, who in turn move across the Rhine and Danube into Roman territory. The names of Goths, Franks, Lombards and Vandals will become part of the daily vocabulary. Gibbon describes in matchless style the dramatic events as the Western Roman Empire disintegrates under the pressure of Germanic invasion and internal corruption. The Roman Empire had become a bloated, bureaucratic nightmare of tyrannical rulers, cruel magistrates, and pitiless tax collectors even before the arrival of the Germans. Roman citizens often welcomed the barbarians as a less odious master. And as they turn to Christianity for hope, even the new faith is riven by various factions. Meanwhile, the Eastern Roman Empire continues to prosper in the face of constant challenges from the Persians, who are finally repulsed by the Emperor Heracliusonly to witness in the year 630 the rise of a new threat: Islam. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire will conclude in Volume Three. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume Two (A.D. 395 to A.D. 641) Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 39 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Volume Two begins with the accession of the Roman Emperor Valens in the year 364, a period which heralded vast movements of barbarian tribes from the north and east. The Huns move from the confines of Mongolia westward into Europe, pushing the German tribes in terror before them, who in turn move across the Rhine and Danube into Roman territory. The names of Goths, Franks, Lombards and Vandals will become part of the daily vocabulary. Gibbon describes in matchless style the dramatic events as the Western Roman Empire disintegrates under the pressure of Germanic invasion and internal corruption. The Roman Empire had become a bloated, bureaucratic nightmare of tyrannical rulers, cruel magistrates, and pitiless tax collectors even before the arrival of the Germans. Roman citizens often welcomed the barbarians as a less odious master. And as they turn to Christianity for hope, even the new faith is riven by various factions. Meanwhile, the Eastern Roman Empire continues to prosper in the face of constant challenges from the Persians, who are finally repulsed by the Emperor Heracliusonly to witness in the year 630 the rise of a new threat: Islam. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire will conclude in Volume Three. Members Reviews: Loved it. I enjoyed the details of the characters in this book. The narrator is exceptional. I recommend this book to those seriously interested in this historic drama. Is not displaying a cover design. Book download does not show an art cover design, although it does display it when I play the book. In all other areas, very good! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Ephesus-Audiobook/B01MXMB60G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Ephesus Subtitle: The History and Legacy of One of Antiquity's Greatest Cities Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Although it is no longer quite as well remembered as it was thousands of years ago, one of the most important cities in the ancient world was Ephesus, a city that dates back nearly 3,000 years and can lay claim to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Moreover, while Sparta and Athens were often the centers of power in ancient Greece, Ephesus, located in present-day Turkey on the coast of Ionia, was an instrumental part of the Ionian League, which wielded power for a substantial period of time before the Classical Era. Thanks to its strategic location, Ephesus was an important city no matter who was in control of the region. In fact, while many of its most famous buildings were completed by 500 BCE, the city flourished after it became part of Romes domains, and the Romans respected the culture so much that they continued letting Ephesus use original coins. In turn, as the Western Roman Empire dissolved and the Eastern Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire maintained control in the area, Ephesus became an important religious center. In addition to a shrine inspired by the Virgin Mary, Ephesus was mentioned repeatedly in the Bible, including in the New Testaments Revelations, and St. Paul even wrote some of the epistles in Ephesus. Ironically, and unfortunately, it was Ephesus role as an important place for early Christians that ensured the final destruction of its most famous feature: the Temple of Artemis. One of the oldest of the wonders, construction began under King Croesus around 541 BCE, and it was constructed of marble in place of a previous structure that had been destroyed by a flood. The 3rd century Hellenic African scholar Callimachus of Cyrene believed the older structure had been built by the Amazons, but the original Temple of Artemis actually dated back to the late Greek Bronze Age around 1000 BCE. It may have been the first columned temple of its kind, but the site was not considered a Wonder of the World until after Croesus' version was built. A lot of information about the history of the Temple of Artemis remains unknown. It was built three times in all before its final destruction by the Goths in 262 CE, but the site's history thereafter is unclear before its rediscovery in 1869. It may have been repaired after the 3rd century CE, but this did not prevent it from being pillaged for building materials to construct Christian buildings in Constantinople a couple of centuries later. Early Christians resented the temple because of its cult and following, and stories in the New Testament survive of early saints praying to exorcise it, causing physical destruction, or being forbidden from entering the city due to citizens' fears of damage to the temple. These tales may reflect real-life instances of attempted arson or vandalism. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:38:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Ephesus-Audiobook/B01MXMB60G thebookvoice.com 01:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Ephesus Subtitle: The History and Legacy of One of Antiquity's Greatest Cities Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Although it is no longer quite as well remembered as it was thousands of years ago, one of the most important cities in the ancient world was Ephesus, a city that dates back nearly 3,000 years and can lay claim to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Moreover, while Sparta and Athens were often the centers of power in ancient Greece, Ephesus, located in present-day Turkey on the coast of Ionia, was an instrumental part of the Ionian League, which wielded power for a substantial period of time before the Classical Era. Thanks to its strategic location, Ephesus was an important city no matter who was in control of the region. In fact, while many of its most famous buildings were completed by 500 BCE, the city flourished after it became part of Romes domains, and the Romans respected the culture so much that they continued letting Ephesus use original coins. In turn, as the Western Roman Empire dissolved and the Eastern Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire maintained control in the area, Ephesus became an important religious center. In addition to a shrine inspired by the Virgin Mary, Ephesus was mentioned repeatedly in the Bible, including in the New Testaments Revelations, and St. Paul even wrote some of the epistles in Ephesus. Ironically, and unfortunately, it was Ephesus role as an important place for early Christians that ensured the final destruction of its most famous feature: the Temple of Artemis. One of the oldest of the wonders, construction began under King Croesus around 541 BCE, and it was constructed of marble in place of a previous structure that had been destroyed by a flood. The 3rd century Hellenic African scholar Callimachus of Cyrene believed the older structure had been built by the Amazons, but the original Temple of Artemis actually dated back to the late Greek Bronze Age around 1000 BCE. It may have been the first columned temple of its kind, but the site was not considered a Wonder of the World until after Croesus' version was built. A lot of information about the history of the Temple of Artemis remains unknown. It was built three times in all before its final destruction by the Goths in 262 CE, but the site's history thereafter is unclear before its rediscovery in 1869. It may have been repaired after the 3rd century CE, but this did not prevent it from being pillaged for building materials to construct Christian buildings in Constantinople a couple of centuries later. Early Christians resented the temple because of its cult and following, and stories in the New Testament survive of early saints praying to exorcise it, causing physical destruction, or being forbidden from entering the city due to citizens' fears of damage to the temple. These tales may reflect real-life instances of attempted arson or vandalism. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Ephesus Subtitle: The History and Legacy of One of Antiquity's Greatest Cities Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Although it is no longer quite as well remembered as it was thousands of years ago, one of the most important cities in the ancient world was Ephesus, a city that dates back nearly 3,000 years and can lay claim to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Moreover, while Sparta and Athens were often the centers of power in ancient Greece, Ephesus, located in present-day Turkey on the coast of Ionia, was an instrumental part of the Ionian League, which wielded power for a substantial period of time before the Classical Era. Thanks to its strategic location, Ephesus was an important city no matter who was in control of the region. In fact, while many of its most famous buildings were completed by 500 BCE, the city flourished after it became part of Romes domains, and the Romans respected the culture so much that they continued letting Ephesus use original coins. In turn, as the Western Roman Empire dissolved and the Eastern Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire maintained control in the area, Ephesus became an important religious center. In addition to a shrine inspired by the Virgin Mary, Ephesus was mentioned repeatedly in the Bible, including in the New Testaments Revelations, and St. Paul even wrote some of the epistles in Ephesus. Ironically, and unfortunately, it was Ephesus role as an important place for early Christians that ensured the final destruction of its most famous feature: the Temple of Artemis. One of the oldest of the wonders, construction began under King Croesus around 541 BCE, and it was constructed of marble in place of a previous structure that had been destroyed by a flood. The 3rd century Hellenic African scholar Callimachus of Cyrene believed the older structure had been built by the Amazons, but the original Temple of Artemis actually dated back to the late Greek Bronze Age around 1000 BCE. It may have been the first columned temple of its kind, but the site was not considered a Wonder of the World until after Croesus' version was built. A lot of information about the history of the Temple of Artemis remains unknown. It was built three times in all before its final destruction by the Goths in 262 CE, but the site's history thereafter is unclear before its rediscovery in 1869. It may have been repaired after the 3rd century CE, but this did not prevent it from being pillaged for building materials to construct Christian buildings in Constantinople a couple of centuries later. Early Christians resented the temple because of its cult and following, and stories in the New Testament survive of early saints praying to exorcise it, causing physical destruction, or being forbidden from entering the city due to citizens' fears of damage to the temple. These tales may reflect real-life instances of attempted arson or vandalism. Members Reviews: Worth listening too if you're planning a visit. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The info was good and with a lack of alternative audio books on the subject it's worth a listen. What didnt you like about Colin Fluxmans performance? The narrator spoke too quickly - as if he was reading the phone book. Ephesus is one of the great ancient cities and deserves a bit more effort. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Slavery-in-Ancient-Greece-Audiobook/B01MSZZ627 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Slavery in Ancient Greece Subtitle: The History of Slaves Across the Greek City-States Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Slavery was a universal and totally accepted feature of ancient Greek society, so much so that while the conditions under which slaves lived and worked varied considerably, many ordinary citizens kept at least one slave, often working alongside their owners, while larger commercial enterprises involved huge numbers, many of whom could rise to positions of authority and wealth. It was possible for some slaves to buy their freedom, while others lived and died in conditions of appalling brutality, notably in the silver mines at Laurium. The revenues from these mines paid for the fleet with which Athens defeated Xerxes and were the basis of the Attic owls, the four drachma coins that revolutionized the Athenian economy. The mines were often leased to contractors and worked by slaves and condemned criminals. The galleries averaged approximately three and a half feet in height, so most miners had to work on their hands and knees. Another specific group of slaves that suffered particularly brutal treatment was the pornai, slaves used in the brothels as prostitutes. While those sound like the conditions of slavery people are accustomed to hearing about in more modern times, other forms of slavery in Greece were quite unique, and perhaps fittingly, Sparta might have had the most unusual system of all. Sparta will forever be known for its military prowess, but the importance the Spartans placed upon being a warrior society meant their way of life was entirely dependent on a class of indentured servants known as the helots. The Spartans needed the helots to maintain the domestic front, but they also frequently brought helots to the battlefield with them, and they repeatedly had to turn their own hoplites on unruly helots to suppress potential rebellions. As this makes clear, however unpalatable it may be to modern historians who expound on the virtues of the Greek legacy to western civilization, it is indisputably the case that slavery constituted a central part of that legacy. Indeed, slavery underpinned to a large extent the very foundations of the classical Greek way of life. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:18:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Slavery-in-Ancient-Greece-Audiobook/B01MSZZ627 thebookvoice.com 01:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Slavery in Ancient Greece Subtitle: The History of Slaves Across the Greek City-States Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Slavery was a universal and totally accepted feature of ancient Greek society, so much so that while the conditions under which slaves lived and worked varied considerably, many ordinary citizens kept at least one slave, often working alongside their owners, while larger commercial enterprises involved huge numbers, many of whom could rise to positions of authority and wealth. It was possible for some slaves to buy their freedom, while others lived and died in conditions of appalling brutality, notably in the silver mines at Laurium. The revenues from these mines paid for the fleet with which Athens defeated Xerxes and were the basis of the Attic owls, the four drachma coins that revolutionized the Athenian economy. The mines were often leased to contractors and worked by slaves and condemned criminals. The galleries averaged approximately three and a half feet in height, so most miners had to work on their hands and knees. Another specific group of slaves that suffered particularly brutal treatment was the pornai, slaves used in the brothels as prostitutes. While those sound like the conditions of slavery people are accustomed to hearing about in more modern times, other forms of slavery in Greece were quite unique, and perhaps fittingly, Sparta might have had the most unusual system of all. Sparta will forever be known for its military prowess, but the importance the Spartans placed upon being a warrior society meant their way of life was entirely dependent on a class of indentured servants known as the helots. The Spartans needed the helots to maintain the domestic front, but they also frequently brought helots to the battlefield with them, and they repeatedly had to turn their own hoplites on unruly helots to suppress potential rebellions. As this makes clear, however unpalatable it may be to modern historians who expound on the virtues of the Greek legacy to western civilization, it is indisputably the case that slavery constituted a central part of that legacy. Indeed, slavery underpinned to a large extent the very foundations of the classical Greek way of life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Slavery in Ancient Greece Subtitle: The History of Slaves Across the Greek City-States Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Slavery was a universal and totally accepted feature of ancient Greek society, so much so that while the conditions under which slaves lived and worked varied considerably, many ordinary citizens kept at least one slave, often working alongside their owners, while larger commercial enterprises involved huge numbers, many of whom could rise to positions of authority and wealth. It was possible for some slaves to buy their freedom, while others lived and died in conditions of appalling brutality, notably in the silver mines at Laurium. The revenues from these mines paid for the fleet with which Athens defeated Xerxes and were the basis of the Attic owls, the four drachma coins that revolutionized the Athenian economy. The mines were often leased to contractors and worked by slaves and condemned criminals. The galleries averaged approximately three and a half feet in height, so most miners had to work on their hands and knees. Another specific group of slaves that suffered particularly brutal treatment was the pornai, slaves used in the brothels as prostitutes. While those sound like the conditions of slavery people are accustomed to hearing about in more modern times, other forms of slavery in Greece were quite unique, and perhaps fittingly, Sparta might have had the most unusual system of all. Sparta will forever be known for its military prowess, but the importance the Spartans placed upon being a warrior society meant their way of life was entirely dependent on a class of indentured servants known as the helots. The Spartans needed the helots to maintain the domestic front, but they also frequently brought helots to the battlefield with them, and they repeatedly had to turn their own hoplites on unruly helots to suppress potential rebellions. As this makes clear, however unpalatable it may be to modern historians who expound on the virtues of the Greek legacy to western civilization, it is indisputably the case that slavery constituted a central part of that legacy. Indeed, slavery underpinned to a large extent the very foundations of the classical Greek way of life. Members Reviews: One Star this was horrible The basis of democracy has practiced by the Greeks was based on slavery that gave their masters time for political matters the e-book Slavery in Ancient Greece: The History of Slaves across the Greek City-States was quite interesting. I found most interesting Aristotle's notes on the doctrine of natural slavery, which simply said some people were born to be slaves especially barbarians/ non-Greeks. The Greeks had many words for slave or slavery. The treatment of slaves was based on the type of work expected of the slaves and which city state contained the slaves. For the most part they found it easier to buy slaves then to let them breed because childbirth might cause the death of the slave mother and raising the young to an age when they might be useful was expensive. It's sort of funny to realize that the concept of democracy has practiced by the Greeks was based on slavery. There's no question that if one did not have slaves, he probably had very little time to be involved in the political process in Athens and other city states. Until I read this book I did not realize that the majority of freemen owned slaves so that they could have time to practice democracy. This book was very interesting and enlightening. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Roman-Gladiators-The-History-and-Legacy-of-Ancient-Romes-Most-Famous-Warriors-Audiobook/B011LY1AVQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Roman Gladiators: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Warriors Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "He vows to endure to be burned, to be bound, to be beaten, and to be killed by the sword." - The gladiator's oath, according to Petronius in the Satyricon. Gladiators are somewhat synonymous with ancient Rome, and even thousands of years after they performed on the sands, when people are asked about Roman culture, many think about and refer to the bloody spectacles of men fighting to the death in the arena. Gladiatorial combat is often regarded as barbaric, and most find it very difficult to comprehend how people could have enjoyed watching something so violent, but nevertheless, the spectacle still intrigues and fascinates people today, whether in movies like Gladiator or television shows about Spartacus. Gladiatorial combat traces its origins back to the early Republican period from the fifth to the third century B.C., but it's still unclear where these combats first appeared. Credit has been given to both the Etruscans in northern Italy and the Campanians in southern Italy, though the first recorded gladiatorial combat occurred in the third century B.C. at the funeral of D. Junius Brutus Pera. His sons organized a combat between three different pairs of gladiators who fought at their father's grave, but exactly what these first gladiatorial combats were supposed to represent remains unclear. Some believe that the spilling of human blood was a way of offering a sacrifice to the dead, while others suggest that the contests themselves were a funeral offering in honor of the dead. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 15 Jul 2015 02:30:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Roman-Gladiators-The-History-and-Legacy-of-Ancient-Romes-Most-Famous-Warriors-Audiobook/B011LY1AVQ thebookvoice.com 01:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Roman Gladiators: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Warriors Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "He vows to endure to be burned, to be bound, to be beaten, and to be killed by the sword." - The gladiator's oath, according to Petronius in the Satyricon. Gladiators are somewhat synonymous with ancient Rome, and even thousands of years after they performed on the sands, when people are asked about Roman culture, many think about and refer to the bloody spectacles of men fighting to the death in the arena. Gladiatorial combat is often regarded as barbaric, and most find it very difficult to comprehend how people could have enjoyed watching something so violent, but nevertheless, the spectacle still intrigues and fascinates people today, whether in movies like Gladiator or television shows about Spartacus. Gladiatorial combat traces its origins back to the early Republican period from the fifth to the third century B.C., but it's still unclear where these combats first appeared. Credit has been given to both the Etruscans in northern Italy and the Campanians in southern Italy, though the first recorded gladiatorial combat occurred in the third century B.C. at the funeral of D. Junius Brutus Pera. His sons organized a combat between three different pairs of gladiators who fought at their father's grave, but exactly what these first gladiatorial combats were supposed to represent remains unclear. Some believe that the spilling of human blood was a way of offering a sacrifice to the dead, while others suggest that the contests themselves were a funeral offering in honor of the dead. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Roman Gladiators: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Warriors Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "He vows to endure to be burned, to be bound, to be beaten, and to be killed by the sword." - The gladiator's oath, according to Petronius in the Satyricon. Gladiators are somewhat synonymous with ancient Rome, and even thousands of years after they performed on the sands, when people are asked about Roman culture, many think about and refer to the bloody spectacles of men fighting to the death in the arena. Gladiatorial combat is often regarded as barbaric, and most find it very difficult to comprehend how people could have enjoyed watching something so violent, but nevertheless, the spectacle still intrigues and fascinates people today, whether in movies like Gladiator or television shows about Spartacus. Gladiatorial combat traces its origins back to the early Republican period from the fifth to the third century B.C., but it's still unclear where these combats first appeared. Credit has been given to both the Etruscans in northern Italy and the Campanians in southern Italy, though the first recorded gladiatorial combat occurred in the third century B.C. at the funeral of D. Junius Brutus Pera. His sons organized a combat between three different pairs of gladiators who fought at their father's grave, but exactly what these first gladiatorial combats were supposed to represent remains unclear. Some believe that the spilling of human blood was a way of offering a sacrifice to the dead, while others suggest that the contests themselves were a funeral offering in honor of the dead. Members Reviews: "He vows to endure to be burned, to be bound, to be beaten, and to be killed by the sword" Find out for yourself if there were ever women gladiators, if gladiators ever fought blind, were bows ever used, or if matches were ever umpired. Wouldn't have been a sport I'd ever want to engage in as "studies done on gladiator cemeteries indicates most of them died before they were 30 years old, and chances were that they didn't make it to a 10th match alive." An interesting, informative book that I enjoyed! Source book gladiators armor and equipment evolved from representing defeated opponents of Roman. what is presented is supported by an extensive bibliography.based on accounts and images from that time. the most likely audience for this well researched source book would be looking to accurately depict the various times and types of arena contests. Authors, screenwriters, reenactors, costume directors. Good read. I will keep it as a reference. I am an idiot for Roman history. I love to read about those times. This book gave me a lot of information about the gladiators that I had not known before. I only wish it had been longer. I had no idea that there were women gladiators from all ranks of the people, not just low caste. good read As a man, who always on the road of knowledge of the past to better understand the present. This book helps me understand the passion we hold to this day; not by blood but the thrill of seeing two people fight in a arena. Good for children doing research I felt this was a poor text book and did not tell me anything I did not already know. I would share it with my great grandchildren if they were to study Roman history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-African-Origin-of-Modern-Humanity-Audiobook/B01ICAGN7S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The African Origin of Modern Humanity Author: Gert Muller Narrator: Mark Shumka Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-16 Publisher: Pomegranate Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This book presents all the latest evidence concerning the African origins of modern humanity. For 200,000 years Africa was at the forefront of human progress. The author smashes all racist misuse of evolution. He also takes a detailed look at the implications of an African origin. 1) It essentially means that the first people everywhere were of African appearance. Ancient Egyptian hairstyles suited to Afro hair appear in Europe 30,000 years ago! 2) Only those outside the tropical and sub-tropical regions became of non-African appearance. The first civilizations arose in the sub-tropics! 3) Humans of all backgrounds have nutritional and lifestyle requirements directly resulting from our African origins! This is a little-known fact! This is where African history should truly start! PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gert Muller) Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:54:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-African-Origin-of-Modern-Humanity-Audiobook/B01ICAGN7S thebookvoice.com 02:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The African Origin of Modern Humanity Author: Gert Muller Narrator: Mark Shumka Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-16 Publisher: Pomegranate Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This book presents all the latest evidence concerning the African origins of modern humanity. For 200,000 years Africa was at the forefront of human progress. The author smashes all racist misuse of evolution. He also takes a detailed look at the implications of an African origin. 1) It essentially means that the first people everywhere were of African appearance. Ancient Egyptian hairstyles suited to Afro hair appear in Europe 30,000 years ago! 2) Only those outside the tropical and sub-tropical regions became of non-African appearance. The first civilizations arose in the sub-tropics! 3) Humans of all backgrounds have nutritional and lifestyle requirements directly resulting from our African origins! This is a little-known fact! This is where African history should truly start! PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The African Origin of Modern Humanity Author: Gert Muller Narrator: Mark Shumka Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-16 Publisher: Pomegranate Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This book presents all the latest evidence concerning the African origins of modern humanity. For 200,000 years Africa was at the forefront of human progress. The author smashes all racist misuse of evolution. He also takes a detailed look at the implications of an African origin. 1) It essentially means that the first people everywhere were of African appearance. Ancient Egyptian hairstyles suited to Afro hair appear in Europe 30,000 years ago! 2) Only those outside the tropical and sub-tropical regions became of non-African appearance. The first civilizations arose in the sub-tropics! 3) Humans of all backgrounds have nutritional and lifestyle requirements directly resulting from our African origins! This is a little-known fact! This is where African history should truly start! PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: very good concise read for beginners though no new material here. very good concise read for beginners though. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Assur-Audiobook/B01N9H8RM1 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Assur Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Assyrian Empire's Capital City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In northern Iraq, on the banks of the Tigris River, lie the ruins of the ancient city of Aur. This was the first capital and the most important religious center of the Assyrian Empire. Underneath the cover of sand and soil are almost six meters of dense stratigraphic layers that reveal the passage of millennia. Known today as Qal'at Sherqat, and also as Kilah Shregat, the city dates back to the third millennium BCE. In that time period, the Assyrian army became the largest yet seen, and their warriors were both the greatest and cruelest in the land. They conquered an empire from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea; they despoiled the great city of Babylon, and they enslaved the tribes of Israel. Even the pharaoh of Egypt paid them tribute. No army had ever carried war so far. Indeed, Aur was the heart of one of antiquity's most infamous war machines. When scholars study the history of the ancient Near East, several wars that had extremely brutal consequences (at least by modern standards) often stand out. Forced removal of entire populations, sieges that decimated entire cities, and wanton destruction of property were all tactics used by the various peoples of the ancient Near East against each other, but the Assyrians were the first people to make war a science. When the Assyrians are mentioned, images of war and brutality are among the first that come to mind, despite the fact that their culture prospered for nearly 2,000 years. Like a number of ancient individuals and empires in that region, the negative perception of ancient Assyrian culture was passed down through Biblical accounts, and regardless of the accuracy of the Bibles depiction of certain events, the Assyrians clearly played the role of adversary for the Israelites. Indeed, Assyria (Biblical Shinar) and the Assyrian people played an important role in many books of the Old Testament and are first mentioned in the book of Genesis: "And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel and Erech, and Akkad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. Out of that land went forth Ashur and built Nineveh and the city Rehoboth and Kallah." (Gen. 10:10-11). Although the Biblical accounts of the Assyrians are among the most interesting and are often corroborated with other historical sources, the Assyrians were much more than just the enemies of the Israelites and brutal thugs. A historical survey of ancient Assyrian culture reveals that although they were the supreme warriors of their time, they were also excellent merchants, diplomats, and highly literate people who recorded their history and religious rituals and ideology in great detail. The Assyrians, like their other neighbors in Mesopotamia, were literate and developed their own dialect of the Akkadian language that they used to write tens of thousands of documents in the cuneiform script (Kuhrt 2010, 1:84). Although war played such a central role in Assyrian society, they were also active and prosperous traders, and trade was an essential part of Aurs growth from its earliest stages. Strangely, even during military campaigns, merchants from the city engaged in commercial interactions with the enemy, for example with the Aramaeans during the campaigns of Adad Nirari II. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:39:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Assur-Audiobook/B01N9H8RM1 thebookvoice.com 01:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Assur Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Assyrian Empire's Capital City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In northern Iraq, on the banks of the Tigris River, lie the ruins of the ancient city of Aur. This was the first capital and the most important religious center of the Assyrian Empire. Underneath the cover of sand and soil are almost six meters of dense stratigraphic layers that reveal the passage of millennia. Known today as Qal'at Sherqat, and also as Kilah Shregat, the city dates back to the third millennium BCE. In that time period, the Assyrian army became the largest yet seen, and their warriors were both the greatest and cruelest in the land. They conquered an empire from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea; they despoiled the great city of Babylon, and they enslaved the tribes of Israel. Even the pharaoh of Egypt paid them tribute. No army had ever carried war so far. Indeed, Aur was the heart of one of antiquity's most infamous war machines. When scholars study the history of the ancient Near East, several wars that had extremely brutal consequences (at least by modern standards) often stand out. Forced removal of entire populations, sieges that decimated entire cities, and wanton destruction of property were all tactics used by the various peoples of the ancient Near East against each other, but the Assyrians were the first people to make war a science. When the Assyrians are mentioned, images of war and brutality are among the first that come to mind, despite the fact that their culture prospered for nearly 2,000 years. Like a number of ancient individuals and empires in that region, the negative perception of ancient Assyrian culture was passed down through Biblical accounts, and regardless of the accuracy of the Bibles depiction of certain events, the Assyrians clearly played the role of adversary for the Israelites. Indeed, Assyria (Biblical Shinar) and the Assyrian people played an important role in many books of the Old Testament and are first mentioned in the book of Genesis: "And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel and Erech, and Akkad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. Out of that land went forth Ashur and built Nineveh and the city Rehoboth and Kallah." (Gen. 10:10-11). Although the Biblical accounts of the Assyrians are among the most interesting and are often corroborated with other historical sources, the Assyrians were much more than just the enemies of the Israelites and brutal thugs. A historical survey of ancient Assyrian culture reveals that although they were the supreme warriors of their time, they were also excellent merchants, diplomats, and highly literate people who recorded their history and religious rituals and ideology in great detail. The Assyrians, like their other neighbors in Mesopotamia, were literate and developed their own dialect of the Akkadian language that they used to write tens of thousands of documents in the cuneiform script (Kuhrt 2010, 1:84). Although war played such a central role in Assyrian society, they were also active and prosperous traders, and trade was an essential part of Aurs growth from its earliest stages. Strangely, even during military campaigns, merchants from the city engaged in commercial interactions with the enemy, for example with the Aramaeans during the campaigns of Adad Nirari II. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Assur Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Assyrian Empire's Capital City Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In northern Iraq, on the banks of the Tigris River, lie the ruins of the ancient city of Aur. This was the first capital and the most important religious center of the Assyrian Empire. Underneath the cover of sand and soil are almost six meters of dense stratigraphic layers that reveal the passage of millennia. Known today as Qal'at Sherqat, and also as Kilah Shregat, the city dates back to the third millennium BCE. In that time period, the Assyrian army became the largest yet seen, and their warriors were both the greatest and cruelest in the land. They conquered an empire from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea; they despoiled the great city of Babylon, and they enslaved the tribes of Israel. Even the pharaoh of Egypt paid them tribute. No army had ever carried war so far. Indeed, Aur was the heart of one of antiquity's most infamous war machines. When scholars study the history of the ancient Near East, several wars that had extremely brutal consequences (at least by modern standards) often stand out. Forced removal of entire populations, sieges that decimated entire cities, and wanton destruction of property were all tactics used by the various peoples of the ancient Near East against each other, but the Assyrians were the first people to make war a science. When the Assyrians are mentioned, images of war and brutality are among the first that come to mind, despite the fact that their culture prospered for nearly 2,000 years. Like a number of ancient individuals and empires in that region, the negative perception of ancient Assyrian culture was passed down through Biblical accounts, and regardless of the accuracy of the Bibles depiction of certain events, the Assyrians clearly played the role of adversary for the Israelites. Indeed, Assyria (Biblical Shinar) and the Assyrian people played an important role in many books of the Old Testament and are first mentioned in the book of Genesis: "And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel and Erech, and Akkad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. Out of that land went forth Ashur and built Nineveh and the city Rehoboth and Kallah." (Gen. 10:10-11). Although the Biblical accounts of the Assyrians are among the most interesting and are often corroborated with other historical sources, the Assyrians were much more than just the enemies of the Israelites and brutal thugs. A historical survey of ancient Assyrian culture reveals that although they were the supreme warriors of their time, they were also excellent merchants, diplomats, and highly literate people who recorded their history and religious rituals and ideology in great detail. The Assyrians, like their other neighbors in Mesopotamia, were literate and developed their own dialect of the Akkadian language that they used to write tens of thousands of documents in the cuneiform script (Kuhrt 2010, 1:84). Although war played such a central role in Assyrian society, they were also active and prosperous traders, and trade was an essential part of Aurs growth from its earliest stages. Strangely, even during military campaigns, merchants from the city engaged in commercial interactions with the enemy, for example with the Aramaeans during the campaigns of Adad Nirari II. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mayapan-The-History-of-the-Mayan-Capital-Audiobook/B011M8PTCM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mayapan: The History of the Mayan Capital Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century, like the Greeks and the Romans, but of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. At the heart of the fascination is Chichén Itzá, the most visited Mayan site, but Chichén Itzá's prominence lasted for less than 200 years and was eventually succeeded by Mayapán, which lasted as the capital of the Maya for nearly 225 years until the middle of the 15th century. The Mayans are still remembered and celebrated for their culture and their contributions to astronomy, language, and sports, and many of their advancements came with Mayapán as their capital. Early Mayapán was closely connected to the overshadowing power of the region at the time: the mighty trading city of Chichén Itzá. Mayapán emerged first as a minor settlement in the orbit of Chichén, but it slowly came to replace it after the larger city's trade connections with the Toltecs of Tula crumbled and it suffered a staggering defeat by Mayapán's armies. The building styles and art in their city show both admiring references to the great Chichén Itzá as well as an attempt to position Mayapán as a more orthodox heir of Maya tradition. At the same time, they emulated many features and could not escape the tremendous influences - especially in religion - of Chichén. This is seen in the fact that many of the most important buildings in the new city appear to be small-scale reproductions of ones in Chichén. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:10:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mayapan-The-History-of-the-Mayan-Capital-Audiobook/B011M8PTCM thebookvoice.com 01:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mayapan: The History of the Mayan Capital Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century, like the Greeks and the Romans, but of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. At the heart of the fascination is Chichén Itzá, the most visited Mayan site, but Chichén Itzá's prominence lasted for less than 200 years and was eventually succeeded by Mayapán, which lasted as the capital of the Maya for nearly 225 years until the middle of the 15th century. The Mayans are still remembered and celebrated for their culture and their contributions to astronomy, language, and sports, and many of their advancements came with Mayapán as their capital. Early Mayapán was closely connected to the overshadowing power of the region at the time: the mighty trading city of Chichén Itzá. Mayapán emerged first as a minor settlement in the orbit of Chichén, but it slowly came to replace it after the larger city's trade connections with the Toltecs of Tula crumbled and it suffered a staggering defeat by Mayapán's armies. The building styles and art in their city show both admiring references to the great Chichén Itzá as well as an attempt to position Mayapán as a more orthodox heir of Maya tradition. At the same time, they emulated many features and could not escape the tremendous influences - especially in religion - of Chichén. This is seen in the fact that many of the most important buildings in the new city appear to be small-scale reproductions of ones in Chichén. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mayapan: The History of the Mayan Capital Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century, like the Greeks and the Romans, but of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. At the heart of the fascination is Chichén Itzá, the most visited Mayan site, but Chichén Itzá's prominence lasted for less than 200 years and was eventually succeeded by Mayapán, which lasted as the capital of the Maya for nearly 225 years until the middle of the 15th century. The Mayans are still remembered and celebrated for their culture and their contributions to astronomy, language, and sports, and many of their advancements came with Mayapán as their capital. Early Mayapán was closely connected to the overshadowing power of the region at the time: the mighty trading city of Chichén Itzá. Mayapán emerged first as a minor settlement in the orbit of Chichén, but it slowly came to replace it after the larger city's trade connections with the Toltecs of Tula crumbled and it suffered a staggering defeat by Mayapán's armies. The building styles and art in their city show both admiring references to the great Chichén Itzá as well as an attempt to position Mayapán as a more orthodox heir of Maya tradition. At the same time, they emulated many features and could not escape the tremendous influences - especially in religion - of Chichén. This is seen in the fact that many of the most important buildings in the new city appear to be small-scale reproductions of ones in Chichén. Members Reviews: Story informative but narration a disappointment They could easily have found a narrator who knew basic Spanish pronunciation and how to pronounce Mayan place names. Using this guy was an extraordinary blunder. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-History-History-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B0774YYNPQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient History: History of the Ancient World Subtitle: Ancient Civilizations, and Ancient Empires Author: Robert Dean Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-17 Publisher: Robert Dean Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What do the ancient Aztec, Celtic, Roman, Egyptian, and lost civilizations have in common? They all helped make humankind the versatile and complicated species that we are today. Discover how ancient civilizations molded us into who we are today! History of the Ancient World: Ancient Civilizations, and Ancient Empires. History that Defined our World offers a tantalizing glimpse into our vast and complex ancient history that is sure to inspire further study. There is a lot to be learned from ancient history. Start your study of the beginnings of art, engineering, architecture and more today. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Dean) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 05:02:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-History-History-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B0774YYNPQ thebookvoice.com 01:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient History: History of the Ancient World Subtitle: Ancient Civilizations, and Ancient Empires Author: Robert Dean Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-17 Publisher: Robert Dean Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What do the ancient Aztec, Celtic, Roman, Egyptian, and lost civilizations have in common? They all helped make humankind the versatile and complicated species that we are today. Discover how ancient civilizations molded us into who we are today! History of the Ancient World: Ancient Civilizations, and Ancient Empires. History that Defined our World offers a tantalizing glimpse into our vast and complex ancient history that is sure to inspire further study. There is a lot to be learned from ancient history. Start your study of the beginnings of art, engineering, architecture and more today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient History: History of the Ancient World Subtitle: Ancient Civilizations, and Ancient Empires Author: Robert Dean Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-17 Publisher: Robert Dean Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What do the ancient Aztec, Celtic, Roman, Egyptian, and lost civilizations have in common? They all helped make humankind the versatile and complicated species that we are today. Discover how ancient civilizations molded us into who we are today! History of the Ancient World: Ancient Civilizations, and Ancient Empires. History that Defined our World offers a tantalizing glimpse into our vast and complex ancient history that is sure to inspire further study. There is a lot to be learned from ancient history. Start your study of the beginnings of art, engineering, architecture and more today. Members Reviews: This book was full of cool stuff! This book was really great! This audiobook had lots of cool history facts and events. I really appreciate how this book was organized. What a really great history audiobook! I learned so much about ancient history from this audiobook. I can't believe there were so many empires that existed! I really liked how this author organized his chapters. Recommended! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Alexander-of-Macedonia-Audiobook/B003D8QEZ6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Alexander of Macedonia Subtitle: The World Conquered Author: Robin Lane Fox Narrator: Robin Lane Fox Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Alexander the Great is the most famous king and conqueror known in the ancient world. In his lifetime, he was given honors equal to those of the gods. After his death, he became a legend and the Alexander Romance became the best-selling fiction of the medieval world. Esteemed Professor Robin Lane Fox has made the study of Alexander of Macedon the focus of his brilliant career. In these lectures, Professor Fox answers questions about Alexander that have percolated throughout history: Why did Alexander succeed? What was he like? How did he change the world and its history? bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robin Lane Fox) Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:45:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Alexander-of-Macedonia-Audiobook/B003D8QEZ6 thebookvoice.com 08:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Alexander of Macedonia Subtitle: The World Conquered Author: Robin Lane Fox Narrator: Robin Lane Fox Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Alexander the Great is the most famous king and conqueror known in the ancient world. In his lifetime, he was given honors equal to those of the gods. After his death, he became a legend and the Alexander Romance became the best-selling fiction of the medieval world. Esteemed Professor Robin Lane Fox has made the study of Alexander of Macedon the focus of his brilliant career. In these lectures, Professor Fox answers questions about Alexander that have percolated throughout history: Why did Alexander succeed? What was he like? How did he change the world and its history? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Alexander of Macedonia Subtitle: The World Conquered Author: Robin Lane Fox Narrator: Robin Lane Fox Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Alexander the Great is the most famous king and conqueror known in the ancient world. In his lifetime, he was given honors equal to those of the gods. After his death, he became a legend and the Alexander Romance became the best-selling fiction of the medieval world. Esteemed Professor Robin Lane Fox has made the study of Alexander of Macedon the focus of his brilliant career. In these lectures, Professor Fox answers questions about Alexander that have percolated throughout history: Why did Alexander succeed? What was he like? How did he change the world and its history? Members Reviews: An Enjoyable Introduction to Alexander the Great This was an enjoyable and interesting way to learn about Alexander the Great. Mr. Fox's voice and his English accent made it a pleasant listening experience. In a reasonably short time I felt I learned a lot about Alexander and his times. The accompanying written material was also useful. Mr. Fox showed a great command of the subject and discussed some of the latest sources from recent discoveries. There was an entertaining variety of information. Fox was the historical director for Oliver Stone's movie and participated in some of the scenes. He told what it was like to be a member of a cavalry charge and provided a vivid description of what it was like to be charged by elephants. In his travels Mr. Fox stood at the door of the tomb of Darius I where Alexander stood thousands of years ago. I think only an expert in this field would not enjoy these lectures. Good introduction to Alexander I thought these lectures were a pretty good introduction to Alexander. Robin Lane Fox's reading was engaging enough to make my daily commute and lunch time jogs more enjoyable. The production is alright as well. Erudition with a pinch of pomposity The lectures were informative and engaging. Fox's voice is like an aged Professor Snape (that's a plus). The problem is his narcissism. How many times does he have to mention that he advised on the movie about Alexander? He has an utter lack of humility. Don't like it This sounds more like a book reading than an actual course or lecture. The reading is not so captivating to fully digest the information that is being transmitted. I think this needs a do over. the modern scholar Alexander of Macedonia A detailed look at the life and times of this fascinating figure, a lot of interesting thoughts and ideas from looking at writings of the times, the politics of the area both before, during and after his life. The life and times of Philip of Macedon, Alexander's father, was shown to be essential to Alexander's later triumphs https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Guerrieri-di-Roma-Warriors-of-Rome-Audiobook/B009R9KD48 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Titolo: Guerrieri di Roma [Warriors of Rome] Sottotitolo: Lintegrale [Integral] Autore: Marco Busetta Narratore: Piero Di Domenico Formato: Unabridged Durata: 7 hrs and 55 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 10-16-12 Editore: Area51 Publishing Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 2 voti Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo Editore: Contiene: Guerrieri di Roma vol.1, vol.2, vol.3, vol.4. Tutta la serie Guerrieri di Roma: la storia dei leggendari guerrieri romani, le loro biografie, il valore e i discorsi più emozionanti, dallorigine di Roma alla fine dellImpero. Per chi ama la storia militare, ma soprattutto per chi ama le biografie dei grandi eroi di Roma antica. Contents: Warriors of Rome Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3, Vol. 4. The entire series Warriors of Rome: The story of the legendary Roman warriors; their biographies, their bravery, and their most exciting speeches, from the founding of Rome to the end of the Empire. For those who love military history, but especially for those who love the biographies of the great heroes of ancient Rome. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marco Busetta) Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:19:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Guerrieri-di-Roma-Warriors-of-Rome-Audiobook/B009R9KD48 thebookvoice.com 07:55:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Titolo: Guerrieri di Roma [Warriors of Rome] Sottotitolo: Lintegrale [Integral] Autore: Marco Busetta Narratore: Piero Di Domenico Formato: Unabridged Durata: 7 hrs and 55 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 10-16-12 Editore: Area51 Publishing Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 2 voti Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo Editore: Contiene: Guerrieri di Roma vol.1, vol.2, vol.3, vol.4. Tutta la serie Guerrieri di Roma: la storia dei leggendari guerrieri romani, le loro biografie, il valore e i discorsi più emozionanti, dallorigine di Roma alla fine dellImpero. Per chi ama la storia militare, ma soprattutto per chi ama le biografie dei grandi eroi di Roma antica. Contents: Warriors of Rome Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3, Vol. 4. The entire series Warriors of Rome: The story of the legendary Roman warriors; their biographies, their bravery, and their most exciting speeches, from the founding of Rome to the end of the Empire. For those who love military history, but especially for those who love the biographies of the great heroes of ancient Rome. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Titolo: Guerrieri di Roma [Warriors of Rome] Sottotitolo: Lintegrale [Integral] Autore: Marco Busetta Narratore: Piero Di Domenico Formato: Unabridged Durata: 7 hrs and 55 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 10-16-12 Editore: Area51 Publishing Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 2 voti Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo Editore: Contiene: Guerrieri di Roma vol.1, vol.2, vol.3, vol.4. Tutta la serie Guerrieri di Roma: la storia dei leggendari guerrieri romani, le loro biografie, il valore e i discorsi più emozionanti, dallorigine di Roma alla fine dellImpero. Per chi ama la storia militare, ma soprattutto per chi ama le biografie dei grandi eroi di Roma antica. Contents: Warriors of Rome Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3, Vol. 4. The entire series Warriors of Rome: The story of the legendary Roman warriors; their biographies, their bravery, and their most exciting speeches, from the founding of Rome to the end of the Empire. For those who love military history, but especially for those who love the biographies of the great heroes of ancient Rome. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Storia-di-Roma-1-Audiobook/B077D73LCL Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Titolo: Storia di Roma 1 Autore: Theodor Mommsen Narratore: Silvia Cecchini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 8 hrs and 56 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-14-17 Editore: Collina d'oro Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo Editore: Questo è un classico dei trattati di storia,che espone la storia romana dalle origini al governo di Cesare. Le vicende politiche, particolarmente della tarda repubblica, sono attentamente confrontate con gli sviluppi politici del XIX secolo. Grazie a quest'opera Theodor Mommsen fu insignito del Nobel per la letteratura nel 1902. Questo, il primo di sei volumi, tratta dalla preistoria alla fine della monarchia. © dominio pubblico (P)2013 Silvia Cecchini bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Theodor Mommsen) Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:18:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Storia-di-Roma-1-Audiobook/B077D73LCL thebookvoice.com 08:56:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Titolo: Storia di Roma 1 Autore: Theodor Mommsen Narratore: Silvia Cecchini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 8 hrs and 56 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-14-17 Editore: Collina d'oro Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo Editore: Questo è un classico dei trattati di storia,che espone la storia romana dalle origini al governo di Cesare. Le vicende politiche, particolarmente della tarda repubblica, sono attentamente confrontate con gli sviluppi politici del XIX secolo. Grazie a quest'opera Theodor Mommsen fu insignito del Nobel per la letteratura nel 1902. Questo, il primo di sei volumi, tratta dalla preistoria alla fine della monarchia. © dominio pubblico (P)2013 Silvia Cecchini Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Titolo: Storia di Roma 1 Autore: Theodor Mommsen Narratore: Silvia Cecchini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 8 hrs and 56 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-14-17 Editore: Collina d'oro Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo Editore: Questo è un classico dei trattati di storia,che espone la storia romana dalle origini al governo di Cesare. Le vicende politiche, particolarmente della tarda repubblica, sono attentamente confrontate con gli sviluppi politici del XIX secolo. Grazie a quest'opera Theodor Mommsen fu insignito del Nobel per la letteratura nel 1902. Questo, il primo di sei volumi, tratta dalla preistoria alla fine della monarchia. © dominio pubblico (P)2013 Silvia Cecchini https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Battle-of-Thermopylae-Audiobook/B06W9F72SZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Thermopylae Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 02-13-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The names of history's most famous battles still ring in our ears today, their influence immediately understood by all. Marathon lent its name to the world's most famous race, but it also preserved Western civilization during the First Persian War. Saratoga was won by one of the colonists' most renowned war heroes before he became his nation's most vile traitor. Hastings ensured the Normans' success in England and changed the course of British history. Waterloo, which marked the reshaping of the European continent and Napoleon's doom, has now become part of the English lexicon. In Charles River Editors' Greatest Battles in History series, listeners can get caught up to speed on history's greatest battles in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long-forgotten or never known. There are few battles in history in which the vanquished are better remembered and celebrated than the victors, and even fewer where a defeat is considered a victory. But that has become the enduring legacy of the Battle of Thermopylae, a battle as unique as it is famous. The story of the battle and the willing sacrifice of the Greek defenders to buy the rest of the retreating Greeks time is well known across the world and still resonates with audiences to this day. Last stands are the stuff of martial legends, and Thermopylae is the greatest of them all. Though there was another contingent of Greeks fighting alongside them, Thermopylae is remembered for the stand of the 300 Spartans, who, with no compulsion binding them, chose to fight and die in the remote mountain pass against insurmountable odds. Their story has been told in literature, art, film, and even in graphic novels. But the battle was more than the ultimate self-sacrifice, the embodiment of the famous statement that "greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends". It was also a veritable clash of civilizations, and one that, though in and of itself it was a defeat, helped set the stage for the eventual Greek victory that might very well have changed the course of history. It was a showdown between various Greek city-states, including Sparta and democratic Athens, against the autocratic, absolutist Persian Empire. Had the Persians triumphed, the Golden Age of Athens would have been snuffed out, and Ancient Greece would never have formed the backbone of Roman and Western culture. Simply put, the West as we know it today might never have existed. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 13 Feb 2017 01:58:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Battle-of-Thermopylae-Audiobook/B06W9F72SZ thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Thermopylae Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 02-13-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The names of history's most famous battles still ring in our ears today, their influence immediately understood by all. Marathon lent its name to the world's most famous race, but it also preserved Western civilization during the First Persian War. Saratoga was won by one of the colonists' most renowned war heroes before he became his nation's most vile traitor. Hastings ensured the Normans' success in England and changed the course of British history. Waterloo, which marked the reshaping of the European continent and Napoleon's doom, has now become part of the English lexicon. In Charles River Editors' Greatest Battles in History series, listeners can get caught up to speed on history's greatest battles in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long-forgotten or never known. There are few battles in history in which the vanquished are better remembered and celebrated than the victors, and even fewer where a defeat is considered a victory. But that has become the enduring legacy of the Battle of Thermopylae, a battle as unique as it is famous. The story of the battle and the willing sacrifice of the Greek defenders to buy the rest of the retreating Greeks time is well known across the world and still resonates with audiences to this day. Last stands are the stuff of martial legends, and Thermopylae is the greatest of them all. Though there was another contingent of Greeks fighting alongside them, Thermopylae is remembered for the stand of the 300 Spartans, who, with no compulsion binding them, chose to fight and die in the remote mountain pass against insurmountable odds. Their story has been told in literature, art, film, and even in graphic novels. But the battle was more than the ultimate self-sacrifice, the embodiment of the famous statement that "greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends". It was also a veritable clash of civilizations, and one that, though in and of itself it was a defeat, helped set the stage for the eventual Greek victory that might very well have changed the course of history. It was a showdown between various Greek city-states, including Sparta and democratic Athens, against the autocratic, absolutist Persian Empire. Had the Persians triumphed, the Golden Age of Athens would have been snuffed out, and Ancient Greece would never have formed the backbone of Roman and Western culture. Simply put, the West as we know it today might never have existed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Thermopylae Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 02-13-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The names of history's most famous battles still ring in our ears today, their influence immediately understood by all. Marathon lent its name to the world's most famous race, but it also preserved Western civilization during the First Persian War. Saratoga was won by one of the colonists' most renowned war heroes before he became his nation's most vile traitor. Hastings ensured the Normans' success in England and changed the course of British history. Waterloo, which marked the reshaping of the European continent and Napoleon's doom, has now become part of the English lexicon. In Charles River Editors' Greatest Battles in History series, listeners can get caught up to speed on history's greatest battles in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long-forgotten or never known. There are few battles in history in which the vanquished are better remembered and celebrated than the victors, and even fewer where a defeat is considered a victory. But that has become the enduring legacy of the Battle of Thermopylae, a battle as unique as it is famous. The story of the battle and the willing sacrifice of the Greek defenders to buy the rest of the retreating Greeks time is well known across the world and still resonates with audiences to this day. Last stands are the stuff of martial legends, and Thermopylae is the greatest of them all. Though there was another contingent of Greeks fighting alongside them, Thermopylae is remembered for the stand of the 300 Spartans, who, with no compulsion binding them, chose to fight and die in the remote mountain pass against insurmountable odds. Their story has been told in literature, art, film, and even in graphic novels. But the battle was more than the ultimate self-sacrifice, the embodiment of the famous statement that "greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends". It was also a veritable clash of civilizations, and one that, though in and of itself it was a defeat, helped set the stage for the eventual Greek victory that might very well have changed the course of history. It was a showdown between various Greek city-states, including Sparta and democratic Athens, against the autocratic, absolutist Persian Empire. Had the Persians triumphed, the Golden Age of Athens would have been snuffed out, and Ancient Greece would never have formed the backbone of Roman and Western culture. Simply put, the West as we know it today might never have existed. Members Reviews: Very accurate and comprehensive account The narative is consise and infomative. The author presents a comprehensive and analytical account of the catalyst for the Persian invasion, while also providing insightful commentarybregarding the battle's aftermath. Inwould have liked to read more on the specific and uniquevSpartan militaristc culture that denied the 300 any opportunity to surrender. Molon labe! Would recommend this Got this for my son for Christmas and he loves it... Would recommend this Battle of thermopylae I brief account of one of ancient history's greatest battles. Well worth the read for the price for someone just starting out to study this battle. Excellent! Great short read. Makes you want to reads more, and see how Hollywood differs from real life. Well done! Thanks Three Stars to short. not enough info. But, whets your apitite for more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Alchemy-Beyond-the-Emerald-Tablet-Audiobook/B00OPHA9ZK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alchemy: Beyond the Emerald Tablet Author: Adrian Gilbert Narrator: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-14 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: While the collapse of the Western Roman Empire led to a great loss of sacred knowledge in Europe, the fires of alchemy kept burning in the East. Many Greek texts were translated into Arabic, and these inspired Islamic thinkers to further investigate the subject of alchemy. In time, their writings filtered back to the West, where they inspired an amazing poetic genre, often illustrated with the most extraordinary pictures. In this program, we examine this legacy, going beyond Hermes' Emerald Tablet, examining how this movement obscured simple truths. Featuring renowned author and researcher Adrian Gilbert in this ongoing series of Occult and Esoteric Knowledge. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adrian Gilbert) Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:42:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Alchemy-Beyond-the-Emerald-Tablet-Audiobook/B00OPHA9ZK thebookvoice.com 01:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alchemy: Beyond the Emerald Tablet Author: Adrian Gilbert Narrator: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-14 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: While the collapse of the Western Roman Empire led to a great loss of sacred knowledge in Europe, the fires of alchemy kept burning in the East. Many Greek texts were translated into Arabic, and these inspired Islamic thinkers to further investigate the subject of alchemy. In time, their writings filtered back to the West, where they inspired an amazing poetic genre, often illustrated with the most extraordinary pictures. In this program, we examine this legacy, going beyond Hermes' Emerald Tablet, examining how this movement obscured simple truths. Featuring renowned author and researcher Adrian Gilbert in this ongoing series of Occult and Esoteric Knowledge. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alchemy: Beyond the Emerald Tablet Author: Adrian Gilbert Narrator: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-14 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: While the collapse of the Western Roman Empire led to a great loss of sacred knowledge in Europe, the fires of alchemy kept burning in the East. Many Greek texts were translated into Arabic, and these inspired Islamic thinkers to further investigate the subject of alchemy. In time, their writings filtered back to the West, where they inspired an amazing poetic genre, often illustrated with the most extraordinary pictures. In this program, we examine this legacy, going beyond Hermes' Emerald Tablet, examining how this movement obscured simple truths. Featuring renowned author and researcher Adrian Gilbert in this ongoing series of Occult and Esoteric Knowledge. Members Reviews: just not what I thought its was... This book was just not what I was expecting is all. Some way enjoy it for their own reasons. Sharing Knowledge Delivered in classic lecture style, Adrian offers many insights and interpretations of the Hermetic Arts. My advice is to take notes and search on Google for the diagrams and ancient manuscripts he refers to. An amazing insight into the ancient mind. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tiwanaku-and-Puma-Punku-Audiobook/B07737ZL4X Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tiwanaku and Puma Punku Subtitle: The History and Legacy of South Americas Most Famous Ancient Holy Site Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Few ancient ruins capture the imagination like the mighty holy site of Tiwanaku, located on the high Andean altiplano plateau outside of La Paz, Bolivia. Unlike some ancient sites, such as Machu Picchu in neighboring Peru or Chichen Itzá in Mexico, Tiwanaku has never been lost; on the contrary, it has been marveled over for centuries by Incan nobles, Spanish Conquistadores, modern backpackers, and UFO fanatics alike. Despite this history of amazement, Tiwanaku has remained something of an enigma until recently, but it appears that this would have probably been pleasing to its creators. It was created to be a mysterious, sacred, and beautiful place, one with many secrets and a public face characterized by PT Barnum-like showmanship. Skillful modern archaeology has allowed people to look behind the facade and see, for the first time in many, many centuries, some of the secrets behind it. The story is fascinating, complex, and thoroughly human. The modern visitor arriving to Tiahuanaco finds him or herself in, as Cieza de Léon noted almost 130 years ago, a not very notable, dusty, chilly settlement south of Lake Titicaca. The place would not be of any great interest except that to the east and south of the modern village, within walking distance of the center, rise a number of remarkable ruins. The ancient world often evokes wonder, respect and even confusion, and few places accomplish any of that more than the incredible ruined stone temple of Puma Punku. Part of the larger ruined city of Tiwanaku in the altiplano plains of modern Bolivia, Puma Punku is a marvel of engineering, stonemasonry and design. These facts are obvious to even the lay observer, as Puma Punkus stonework is remarkable even for the Andes where visitors have long wondered at ancient stone joints where even a knife bade could not fit between the stones. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 01 Nov 2017 05:07:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tiwanaku-and-Puma-Punku-Audiobook/B07737ZL4X thebookvoice.com 01:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tiwanaku and Puma Punku Subtitle: The History and Legacy of South Americas Most Famous Ancient Holy Site Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Few ancient ruins capture the imagination like the mighty holy site of Tiwanaku, located on the high Andean altiplano plateau outside of La Paz, Bolivia. Unlike some ancient sites, such as Machu Picchu in neighboring Peru or Chichen Itzá in Mexico, Tiwanaku has never been lost; on the contrary, it has been marveled over for centuries by Incan nobles, Spanish Conquistadores, modern backpackers, and UFO fanatics alike. Despite this history of amazement, Tiwanaku has remained something of an enigma until recently, but it appears that this would have probably been pleasing to its creators. It was created to be a mysterious, sacred, and beautiful place, one with many secrets and a public face characterized by PT Barnum-like showmanship. Skillful modern archaeology has allowed people to look behind the facade and see, for the first time in many, many centuries, some of the secrets behind it. The story is fascinating, complex, and thoroughly human. The modern visitor arriving to Tiahuanaco finds him or herself in, as Cieza de Léon noted almost 130 years ago, a not very notable, dusty, chilly settlement south of Lake Titicaca. The place would not be of any great interest except that to the east and south of the modern village, within walking distance of the center, rise a number of remarkable ruins. The ancient world often evokes wonder, respect and even confusion, and few places accomplish any of that more than the incredible ruined stone temple of Puma Punku. Part of the larger ruined city of Tiwanaku in the altiplano plains of modern Bolivia, Puma Punku is a marvel of engineering, stonemasonry and design. These facts are obvious to even the lay observer, as Puma Punkus stonework is remarkable even for the Andes where visitors have long wondered at ancient stone joints where even a knife bade could not fit between the stones. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tiwanaku and Puma Punku Subtitle: The History and Legacy of South Americas Most Famous Ancient Holy Site Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Few ancient ruins capture the imagination like the mighty holy site of Tiwanaku, located on the high Andean altiplano plateau outside of La Paz, Bolivia. Unlike some ancient sites, such as Machu Picchu in neighboring Peru or Chichen Itzá in Mexico, Tiwanaku has never been lost; on the contrary, it has been marveled over for centuries by Incan nobles, Spanish Conquistadores, modern backpackers, and UFO fanatics alike. Despite this history of amazement, Tiwanaku has remained something of an enigma until recently, but it appears that this would have probably been pleasing to its creators. It was created to be a mysterious, sacred, and beautiful place, one with many secrets and a public face characterized by PT Barnum-like showmanship. Skillful modern archaeology has allowed people to look behind the facade and see, for the first time in many, many centuries, some of the secrets behind it. The story is fascinating, complex, and thoroughly human. The modern visitor arriving to Tiahuanaco finds him or herself in, as Cieza de Léon noted almost 130 years ago, a not very notable, dusty, chilly settlement south of Lake Titicaca. The place would not be of any great interest except that to the east and south of the modern village, within walking distance of the center, rise a number of remarkable ruins. The ancient world often evokes wonder, respect and even confusion, and few places accomplish any of that more than the incredible ruined stone temple of Puma Punku. Part of the larger ruined city of Tiwanaku in the altiplano plains of modern Bolivia, Puma Punku is a marvel of engineering, stonemasonry and design. These facts are obvious to even the lay observer, as Puma Punkus stonework is remarkable even for the Andes where visitors have long wondered at ancient stone joints where even a knife bade could not fit between the stones. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-the-Roman-Republic-Volume-2-Audiobook/B002V1O5AM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Roman Republic, Volume 2 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-05 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Into this dreadful state of affairs steps one of history's bravest reformers, Tiberius Gracchus. Along with his brother, Caius, these two will introduce, beginning in 133 B.C., a series of political and economic reforms which unleashes over a hundred years of massive civil unrest and devastating civil war. The chaos is finally brought to an end with the accession to power of Octavian in 30 B.C., and with him comes an Imperial tyranny that spells the end of an ancient form of government known as the Roman Republic. Enjoy Cyril Robinson's superbly written historical masterpiece, a crowning achievement by the greatest historian of the 20th century. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cyril Robinson) Wed, 25 May 2005 14:05:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-the-Roman-Republic-Volume-2-Audiobook/B002V1O5AM thebookvoice.com 11:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Roman Republic, Volume 2 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-05 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Into this dreadful state of affairs steps one of history's bravest reformers, Tiberius Gracchus. Along with his brother, Caius, these two will introduce, beginning in 133 B.C., a series of political and economic reforms which unleashes over a hundred years of massive civil unrest and devastating civil war. The chaos is finally brought to an end with the accession to power of Octavian in 30 B.C., and with him comes an Imperial tyranny that spells the end of an ancient form of government known as the Roman Republic. Enjoy Cyril Robinson's superbly written historical masterpiece, a crowning achievement by the greatest historian of the 20th century. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Roman Republic, Volume 2 Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-05 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Into this dreadful state of affairs steps one of history's bravest reformers, Tiberius Gracchus. Along with his brother, Caius, these two will introduce, beginning in 133 B.C., a series of political and economic reforms which unleashes over a hundred years of massive civil unrest and devastating civil war. The chaos is finally brought to an end with the accession to power of Octavian in 30 B.C., and with him comes an Imperial tyranny that spells the end of an ancient form of government known as the Roman Republic. Enjoy Cyril Robinson's superbly written historical masterpiece, a crowning achievement by the greatest historian of the 20th century. Members Reviews: The deep beginnings of the Republic begin here What did you love best about A History of the Roman Republic, Volume 2? As part of my catching-up on history, I decided to listen to books on ... well.. history. I have long been wanting to read/listen to the classic Decline and Fall books, but thought I better start with something closer to the beginning - which I am glad that I did. This book is a great introduction to the formation of the Roman Republic and proved a very interesting listen. At some points it required a rewind - as the names of people and places can become slightly overwhelming in an audio format, but that was hardly a problem. Worth the listen. Who was your favorite character and why? History Which scene was your favorite? All - it is a historical recount Boring I truly enjoy an audio tour of history. However, this book was incredibly boring and not engaging. To make matters worse, the narration was just horrible. By far the worst I've listened to in the past 12 months. Still searching for an engaging telling of the rise and fall of Rome. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Joy-of-Sexus-Audiobook/B00IPRHV2K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Joy of Sexus Subtitle: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World Author: Vicki León Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In her previous books, Vicki Len put listeners in the sandals of now obsolete laborers, ranging from funeral clowns to armpit pluckers, and untangled the twisted threads of superstition and science in antiquity. Now, in this book of astonishing true tales of love and sex in long-ago Greece, Rome, and other cultures around the Mediterranean, she opens the doors to shadowy rooms and parts the curtains of decorum. Len goes far beyond what we think we know about sex in ancient times, taking listeners on a randy tour of aphrodisiacs and anti-aphrodisiacs, contraception, nymphomania, bisexuality, cross-dressing, and gender-bending. She explains citizens' fear of hermaphrodites, investigates the stinging price paid for adultery despite the ease of divorce, introduces listeners to a surprising array of saucy pornographers, and even describes the eco-friendly dildos used by libidinous ancients. Love also gets its due, with true tales of the lifelong bonds between military men, history's first cougar and her devoted relationship with Julius Caesar, and the deification of lovers. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Vicki León) Mon, 03 Mar 2014 01:18:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Joy-of-Sexus-Audiobook/B00IPRHV2K thebookvoice.com 07:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Joy of Sexus Subtitle: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World Author: Vicki León Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In her previous books, Vicki Len put listeners in the sandals of now obsolete laborers, ranging from funeral clowns to armpit pluckers, and untangled the twisted threads of superstition and science in antiquity. Now, in this book of astonishing true tales of love and sex in long-ago Greece, Rome, and other cultures around the Mediterranean, she opens the doors to shadowy rooms and parts the curtains of decorum. Len goes far beyond what we think we know about sex in ancient times, taking listeners on a randy tour of aphrodisiacs and anti-aphrodisiacs, contraception, nymphomania, bisexuality, cross-dressing, and gender-bending. She explains citizens' fear of hermaphrodites, investigates the stinging price paid for adultery despite the ease of divorce, introduces listeners to a surprising array of saucy pornographers, and even describes the eco-friendly dildos used by libidinous ancients. Love also gets its due, with true tales of the lifelong bonds between military men, history's first cougar and her devoted relationship with Julius Caesar, and the deification of lovers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Joy of Sexus Subtitle: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World Author: Vicki León Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In her previous books, Vicki Len put listeners in the sandals of now obsolete laborers, ranging from funeral clowns to armpit pluckers, and untangled the twisted threads of superstition and science in antiquity. Now, in this book of astonishing true tales of love and sex in long-ago Greece, Rome, and other cultures around the Mediterranean, she opens the doors to shadowy rooms and parts the curtains of decorum. Len goes far beyond what we think we know about sex in ancient times, taking listeners on a randy tour of aphrodisiacs and anti-aphrodisiacs, contraception, nymphomania, bisexuality, cross-dressing, and gender-bending. She explains citizens' fear of hermaphrodites, investigates the stinging price paid for adultery despite the ease of divorce, introduces listeners to a surprising array of saucy pornographers, and even describes the eco-friendly dildos used by libidinous ancients. Love also gets its due, with true tales of the lifelong bonds between military men, history's first cougar and her devoted relationship with Julius Caesar, and the deification of lovers. Members Reviews: great for anyone interested in historical sexualit this is a fun book discussing historical conceptions of sex and sexuality. however unlike many books that tackle this subject it is not a drug affair, bit is rather a kind of romp through historical lives that never flags in interest color and humor. Good Light History It certainly covers the topic and does so as completely I think as one can for a lay audience, but there are also a number of chapters which are connected to the main theme by the most tenuous of threads. It's clear that there simply isn't enough information out there to fill a book (at least with a lay audience in mind) even including both myth and history. Additionally, it could use a bit more rigor in what is being reported as truth. Whenever you deal with ancient sources, you need to be sure to point to what there is evidence for and what is written by someone with an ax to grind. It's been amazing to me in the recent years how much better podcasters are at saying where information comes from and what bias it may hold compared with those who write history books for popular consumption. Those issues aside, the theme I feel the reader is intended to take away is, "Sex and love haven't always been viewed by people the way most people view them today." In this, the book is successful. Also, it certainly is spicy in the ways you'd want from a book of this title. Even as well read (lay not academic) as I am on the time period, I still found things which were new and interesting and made me happy to have read this. It's worth reading as long as you are aware of its issues. Levine's narration does a great job. His inflections keep the text interesting and he inserts the right emotion into each sentence. Looking at the other works he has done, it's clear he narrates a lot of romance novels, so he's not a bad choice considering the topic. However, I'm not about to dive into reading that of expertise. ;) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Storia-di-Roma-antica-Dai-popoli-italici-pre-romani-alla-caduta-dellImpero-Storia-dItalia-1-11-Audiobook/B013US1A98 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Titolo: Storia di Roma antica: Dai popoli italici pre-romani alla caduta dell'Impero (Storia d'Italia 1-11) Autore: div. Narratore: Eugenio Farn Formato: Unabridged Durata: 11 hrs and 46 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-13-15 Editore: Il Narratore s.r.l. Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 3 voti Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo Editore: Quest'opera raccoglie insieme tutti i primi undici volumi della "Storia d'Italia" pubblicati e disponibili separatamente, dal vol. I "I popoli italici pre-romani" fino al vol XI "Il tramonto dell'Impero Romano e l'affermazione della Chiesa Cattolica"; un lungo percorso di oltre 13 secoli di storia della civiltà italica e romana in particolare. Dai miti della fondazione fino alla divisione dell'Impero e la penetrazione delle genti barbariche in Italia. Luoghi, politiche, guerre e regnanti, costumi civili, economia, religione... e molti altri aspetti della civilizzazione romana, sono descritti con un linguaggio chiaro e reso ancor più intelligibile dalla lettura esperta di Eugenio Farn. ©2015 il Narratore Srl (P)2015 il Narratore Srl bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (div.) Thu, 13 Aug 2015 20:13:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Storia-di-Roma-antica-Dai-popoli-italici-pre-romani-alla-caduta-dellImpero-Storia-dItalia-1-11-Audiobook/B013US1A98 thebookvoice.com 11:46:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Titolo: Storia di Roma antica: Dai popoli italici pre-romani alla caduta dell'Impero (Storia d'Italia 1-11) Autore: div. Narratore: Eugenio Farn Formato: Unabridged Durata: 11 hrs and 46 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-13-15 Editore: Il Narratore s.r.l. Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 3 voti Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo Editore: Quest'opera raccoglie insieme tutti i primi undici volumi della "Storia d'Italia" pubblicati e disponibili separatamente, dal vol. I "I popoli italici pre-romani" fino al vol XI "Il tramonto dell'Impero Romano e l'affermazione della Chiesa Cattolica"; un lungo percorso di oltre 13 secoli di storia della civiltà italica e romana in particolare. Dai miti della fondazione fino alla divisione dell'Impero e la penetrazione delle genti barbariche in Italia. Luoghi, politiche, guerre e regnanti, costumi civili, economia, religione... e molti altri aspetti della civilizzazione romana, sono descritti con un linguaggio chiaro e reso ancor più intelligibile dalla lettura esperta di Eugenio Farn. ©2015 il Narratore Srl (P)2015 il Narratore Srl Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Titolo: Storia di Roma antica: Dai popoli italici pre-romani alla caduta dell'Impero (Storia d'Italia 1-11) Autore: div. Narratore: Eugenio Farn Formato: Unabridged Durata: 11 hrs and 46 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-13-15 Editore: Il Narratore s.r.l. Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 3 voti Categoria: History, Ancient Riepilogo Editore: Quest'opera raccoglie insieme tutti i primi undici volumi della "Storia d'Italia" pubblicati e disponibili separatamente, dal vol. I "I popoli italici pre-romani" fino al vol XI "Il tramonto dell'Impero Romano e l'affermazione della Chiesa Cattolica"; un lungo percorso di oltre 13 secoli di storia della civiltà italica e romana in particolare. Dai miti della fondazione fino alla divisione dell'Impero e la penetrazione delle genti barbariche in Italia. Luoghi, politiche, guerre e regnanti, costumi civili, economia, religione... e molti altri aspetti della civilizzazione romana, sono descritti con un linguaggio chiaro e reso ancor più intelligibile dalla lettura esperta di Eugenio Farn. ©2015 il Narratore Srl (P)2015 il Narratore Srl Recensioni dei membri: Five Stars ottima collezione che racchiude piu' di 500 anni di storia. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Celts-Audiobook/B01K1BGO16 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Celts Subtitle: Life and Times in Iron Age Europe Author: Ray Abel Narrator: Samuel Pehling Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-16 Publisher: Ray Abel Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A brief yet detailed look into the world of the Celts! I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, The Celts. This book contains all the information that you need to know about the Celts in a compact and to the point format. The book is targeted toward people who love to learn about history but do not have the time and energy to listen to the typically long historic texts. The book begins with a look at how the Celts came to be and highlights their meteoric rise. The shortcomings of the Celts ultimately lead to their downfall and this is described in sufficient detail. We often like to consider the daily life and what it was like to live in that time. This book will take you into a day in the life of a Celtic person. Religion, spirituality and tradition are important to most groups of people. The Celts were no different, so the more religious and spiritual aspects of their existence makes for good listening as well. The Celts are notorious for their military and battle prowess. This book delves into great detail with regards to this epic warrior lifestyle. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ray Abel) Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:54:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Celts-Audiobook/B01K1BGO16 thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Celts Subtitle: Life and Times in Iron Age Europe Author: Ray Abel Narrator: Samuel Pehling Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-16 Publisher: Ray Abel Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A brief yet detailed look into the world of the Celts! I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, The Celts. This book contains all the information that you need to know about the Celts in a compact and to the point format. The book is targeted toward people who love to learn about history but do not have the time and energy to listen to the typically long historic texts. The book begins with a look at how the Celts came to be and highlights their meteoric rise. The shortcomings of the Celts ultimately lead to their downfall and this is described in sufficient detail. We often like to consider the daily life and what it was like to live in that time. This book will take you into a day in the life of a Celtic person. Religion, spirituality and tradition are important to most groups of people. The Celts were no different, so the more religious and spiritual aspects of their existence makes for good listening as well. The Celts are notorious for their military and battle prowess. This book delves into great detail with regards to this epic warrior lifestyle. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Celts Subtitle: Life and Times in Iron Age Europe Author: Ray Abel Narrator: Samuel Pehling Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-16 Publisher: Ray Abel Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A brief yet detailed look into the world of the Celts! I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, The Celts. This book contains all the information that you need to know about the Celts in a compact and to the point format. The book is targeted toward people who love to learn about history but do not have the time and energy to listen to the typically long historic texts. The book begins with a look at how the Celts came to be and highlights their meteoric rise. The shortcomings of the Celts ultimately lead to their downfall and this is described in sufficient detail. We often like to consider the daily life and what it was like to live in that time. This book will take you into a day in the life of a Celtic person. Religion, spirituality and tradition are important to most groups of people. The Celts were no different, so the more religious and spiritual aspects of their existence makes for good listening as well. The Celts are notorious for their military and battle prowess. This book delves into great detail with regards to this epic warrior lifestyle. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Members Reviews: Don't bother with this book. I think this book was a high school paper. There are grammar errors. A significant section of the book consists of recitations of Celt god names. This is not up to audible quality. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Nazareth-Audiobook/B01N0X70FP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nazareth Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Hometown of Jesus Christ Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The town of Nazareth, located in Galilee in northern Israel, is a bustling settlement of over 60,000 people today. But more than 2,000 years ago it was an insignificant village of only a few hundred people - mostly farmers and some laborers who would travel to the nearby Roman settlements for employment. Yet it was in this unlikely location that the Holy Family lived. Even more important is that this was where the Annunciation took place, the moment when the angel Gabriel revealed to Mary that she would be the virgin mother of Jesus. Many also maintain that Nazareth was where Jesus spent many of his childhood years learning the trade of his father, growing up attending services at the local synagogue, and developing the foundations of his faith. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 04 Jan 2017 19:36:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Nazareth-Audiobook/B01N0X70FP thebookvoice.com 01:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nazareth Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Hometown of Jesus Christ Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The town of Nazareth, located in Galilee in northern Israel, is a bustling settlement of over 60,000 people today. But more than 2,000 years ago it was an insignificant village of only a few hundred people - mostly farmers and some laborers who would travel to the nearby Roman settlements for employment. Yet it was in this unlikely location that the Holy Family lived. Even more important is that this was where the Annunciation took place, the moment when the angel Gabriel revealed to Mary that she would be the virgin mother of Jesus. Many also maintain that Nazareth was where Jesus spent many of his childhood years learning the trade of his father, growing up attending services at the local synagogue, and developing the foundations of his faith. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nazareth Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Hometown of Jesus Christ Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The town of Nazareth, located in Galilee in northern Israel, is a bustling settlement of over 60,000 people today. But more than 2,000 years ago it was an insignificant village of only a few hundred people - mostly farmers and some laborers who would travel to the nearby Roman settlements for employment. Yet it was in this unlikely location that the Holy Family lived. Even more important is that this was where the Annunciation took place, the moment when the angel Gabriel revealed to Mary that she would be the virgin mother of Jesus. Many also maintain that Nazareth was where Jesus spent many of his childhood years learning the trade of his father, growing up attending services at the local synagogue, and developing the foundations of his faith. Members Reviews: It's definitely worth reading like the other ones if you're interested in Christmas and ... This is another one of the Christmas themed books CRE has put out this month, this time about the history of the purported location Christ grew up in. It talks about the non-religious history in addition to the religious sites and relics associated with Nazareth. It's definitely worth reading like the other ones if you're interested in Christmas and the history of the holiday. Where Jesus Lived "Can there any good come out of Nazareth?" Nathaniel asked. Phillip replied, "Come and see." (John 1:46) Of course, the question's answer was a resounding "Yes." This was where Jesus Christ lived much of His earthly life. If you enjoy reading Ancient and/or religious history, this is a book you will enjoy. A very short evaluation I enjoyed this book even if it was short. I was hoping for a longer book but it was not meant to be. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Decline-and-Fall-of-the-Roman-Empire-Volume-Three-Audiobook/B00JGAWNVO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume Three Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 47 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In Volume Three, Gibbon picks up his story with the chaotic events following the retreat of the Eastern Roman Empire from the Italian peninsula in the seventh century. As the German conquerors settle into the new territories they took from the old Roman Empire, Islam suddenly emerges on the Arabian peninsula and sweeps across North Africa and into Spain. Muslim forces move north and threaten Constantinople itself. This marks the beginning of an 800 year struggle between the Byzantine Empire and Islam. Gibbon describes in breathtaking style the last years of Constantinople and its final death struggle with the Ottoman Empire. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edward Gibbon) Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:19:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Decline-and-Fall-of-the-Roman-Empire-Volume-Three-Audiobook/B00JGAWNVO thebookvoice.com 47:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume Three Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 47 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In Volume Three, Gibbon picks up his story with the chaotic events following the retreat of the Eastern Roman Empire from the Italian peninsula in the seventh century. As the German conquerors settle into the new territories they took from the old Roman Empire, Islam suddenly emerges on the Arabian peninsula and sweeps across North Africa and into Spain. Muslim forces move north and threaten Constantinople itself. This marks the beginning of an 800 year struggle between the Byzantine Empire and Islam. Gibbon describes in breathtaking style the last years of Constantinople and its final death struggle with the Ottoman Empire. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume Three Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 47 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In Volume Three, Gibbon picks up his story with the chaotic events following the retreat of the Eastern Roman Empire from the Italian peninsula in the seventh century. As the German conquerors settle into the new territories they took from the old Roman Empire, Islam suddenly emerges on the Arabian peninsula and sweeps across North Africa and into Spain. Muslim forces move north and threaten Constantinople itself. This marks the beginning of an 800 year struggle between the Byzantine Empire and Islam. Gibbon describes in breathtaking style the last years of Constantinople and its final death struggle with the Ottoman Empire. Members Reviews: Outstanding Narrative of Roman Empire's Decline I loved this series of books. The story was rich with history which, I have been unable to find, short of Caesar and Christ by Will Durant. The narrator did a wonderful job, with this lengthy manuscript. Gibbons Old School Bigotry If you think Eastern people are degenerate, take your Religious bigotry with a Know Nothing flair, Gibbon is your guy. Book contains reading errors as Reader clears throat so editing mixed. Gibbon helped create several myths so he must be understood and this is the most painless way to do so. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Phrygia-Audiobook/B072VTVLGJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Phrygia Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Phrygian Kingdom in Anatolia Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Among all the early Iron Age people from the Near East, the Phrygians are perhaps one of the most misunderstood. They built a powerful and wealthy kingdom, but were overshadowed by their more powerful and wealthier neighbors, the Lydians. Although the Phrygians were literate, most of their surviving texts have been little use to modern historians who desire to reconstruct their chronology, so they are left to use often biased Classical and Assyrian sources. Problems concerning nomenclature have also clouded the modern understanding of Phrygia and the Phrygians; the Greeks would often refer to numerous non-Phrygian peoples as Phrygians, and while the Persians acknowledged the Phrygians as a distinct people, they only considered them so as part of a satrapy or province in the vast Achaemenid Persian Empire. Although there are numerous inherent problems concerning any modern study of ancient Phrygia and the Phrygians, there are still a number of sources that can help illuminate the many aspects of Phrygian culture. The majority of the sources utilized in this study come from the ancient Greek historians, but the Assyrians also wrote about the Phrygians in their annals. The classical and Assyrians sources are augmented with archaeological and numismatic evidence from Phrygia, and finally some of the Phrygian language inscriptions are also considered. The following study reveals that the Phrygians were much more than just their most famous king, Midas; they played an important role in the redevelopment of ancient Anatolia after the Bronze Age collapse and were at times a focal point in the battles between the Greeks and Persians. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:50:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Phrygia-Audiobook/B072VTVLGJ thebookvoice.com 01:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Phrygia Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Phrygian Kingdom in Anatolia Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Among all the early Iron Age people from the Near East, the Phrygians are perhaps one of the most misunderstood. They built a powerful and wealthy kingdom, but were overshadowed by their more powerful and wealthier neighbors, the Lydians. Although the Phrygians were literate, most of their surviving texts have been little use to modern historians who desire to reconstruct their chronology, so they are left to use often biased Classical and Assyrian sources. Problems concerning nomenclature have also clouded the modern understanding of Phrygia and the Phrygians; the Greeks would often refer to numerous non-Phrygian peoples as Phrygians, and while the Persians acknowledged the Phrygians as a distinct people, they only considered them so as part of a satrapy or province in the vast Achaemenid Persian Empire. Although there are numerous inherent problems concerning any modern study of ancient Phrygia and the Phrygians, there are still a number of sources that can help illuminate the many aspects of Phrygian culture. The majority of the sources utilized in this study come from the ancient Greek historians, but the Assyrians also wrote about the Phrygians in their annals. The classical and Assyrians sources are augmented with archaeological and numismatic evidence from Phrygia, and finally some of the Phrygian language inscriptions are also considered. The following study reveals that the Phrygians were much more than just their most famous king, Midas; they played an important role in the redevelopment of ancient Anatolia after the Bronze Age collapse and were at times a focal point in the battles between the Greeks and Persians. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Phrygia Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Phrygian Kingdom in Anatolia Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Among all the early Iron Age people from the Near East, the Phrygians are perhaps one of the most misunderstood. They built a powerful and wealthy kingdom, but were overshadowed by their more powerful and wealthier neighbors, the Lydians. Although the Phrygians were literate, most of their surviving texts have been little use to modern historians who desire to reconstruct their chronology, so they are left to use often biased Classical and Assyrian sources. Problems concerning nomenclature have also clouded the modern understanding of Phrygia and the Phrygians; the Greeks would often refer to numerous non-Phrygian peoples as Phrygians, and while the Persians acknowledged the Phrygians as a distinct people, they only considered them so as part of a satrapy or province in the vast Achaemenid Persian Empire. Although there are numerous inherent problems concerning any modern study of ancient Phrygia and the Phrygians, there are still a number of sources that can help illuminate the many aspects of Phrygian culture. The majority of the sources utilized in this study come from the ancient Greek historians, but the Assyrians also wrote about the Phrygians in their annals. The classical and Assyrians sources are augmented with archaeological and numismatic evidence from Phrygia, and finally some of the Phrygian language inscriptions are also considered. The following study reveals that the Phrygians were much more than just their most famous king, Midas; they played an important role in the redevelopment of ancient Anatolia after the Bronze Age collapse and were at times a focal point in the battles between the Greeks and Persians. Members Reviews: Three Stars Great content. The reader in the audiobook reads a little fast. Interesting stories and myths related to Phrygia Iâm not sure that I see the purpose for writing this book (Phrygia: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Phrygian Kingdom in Anatolia) because the only things that I took away from this book are that Phrygians existed but that they were overshadowed by Lydians who lived near them. The primary source information used in this study are from classical Greek histories and the Assyrians. The boundaries of the Phrygia are unclear, and itâs unclear where the Phrygians came from originally. We only know of one King who was from Phrygia, and that was Midas. The book did indicate that the Greeks and Romans took at least one God/Goddess from the Phrygians. The book does tell some interesting stories and describes some of the myths related to Phrygia. Alongside the Hittites, this is one of the most ... Alongside the Hittites, this is one of the most influential civilizations in the region in ancient times, but the Phrygians are much less known, and this book shines some light on it. Ionian Greek? What is next, Lycian Greek, ... Ionian Greek? What is next, Lycian Greek, Lydian Greek, or Carian Greek? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Gods-Audiobook/B01M3NU9BD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Gods Subtitle: The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology Author: Patrick Auerbach Narrator: Steven Barnett Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-12-16 Publisher: Brendan Gallagher Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The ancient Greeks believed there were a great number of gods and goddesses. These gods had control over many different aspects of life on earth. In many ways they were very human. They could be kind or mean, angry or pleasant, cruel or loving. They fell in love with each other, argued with each other and even stole from each other. The ancient Greeks built great temples and sanctuaries to their gods. They held festivals in their honor, with processions, sports, sacrifices and competitions. Stories of the gods' exploits were told to children by their mothers and to large audiences by professional bards and storytellers. People today still enjoy hearing stories about the Greek gods. This book tells the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage your imagination. Here is a selection of what you will learn: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick Auerbach) Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:06:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Gods-Audiobook/B01M3NU9BD thebookvoice.com 01:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Gods Subtitle: The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology Author: Patrick Auerbach Narrator: Steven Barnett Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-12-16 Publisher: Brendan Gallagher Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The ancient Greeks believed there were a great number of gods and goddesses. These gods had control over many different aspects of life on earth. In many ways they were very human. They could be kind or mean, angry or pleasant, cruel or loving. They fell in love with each other, argued with each other and even stole from each other. The ancient Greeks built great temples and sanctuaries to their gods. They held festivals in their honor, with processions, sports, sacrifices and competitions. Stories of the gods' exploits were told to children by their mothers and to large audiences by professional bards and storytellers. People today still enjoy hearing stories about the Greek gods. This book tells the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage your imagination. Here is a selection of what you will learn: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Gods Subtitle: The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology Author: Patrick Auerbach Narrator: Steven Barnett Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-12-16 Publisher: Brendan Gallagher Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The ancient Greeks believed there were a great number of gods and goddesses. These gods had control over many different aspects of life on earth. In many ways they were very human. They could be kind or mean, angry or pleasant, cruel or loving. They fell in love with each other, argued with each other and even stole from each other. The ancient Greeks built great temples and sanctuaries to their gods. They held festivals in their honor, with processions, sports, sacrifices and competitions. Stories of the gods' exploits were told to children by their mothers and to large audiences by professional bards and storytellers. People today still enjoy hearing stories about the Greek gods. This book tells the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage your imagination. Here is a selection of what you will learn: Members Reviews: Definitely a book I'd recommend. I was familiar with all of the mythologies and gods (being obsessed with Greek mythology like I am) in this book but that didn't even take away how enjoyable it was to read. It would also be a great book for those who are less familiar with them. There are quick introduction about the gods and goddesses, their names (and Roman names), who they are related to (although they're pretty much all related to each other) and other information like that. There are also chapters about Oedipus, the Trojan War (this was my favorite), Medusa, Heracles and more. Overall, Greek Gods: The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology by Patrick Auerbach was a quick but very interesting and informative read about the Greek gods and the most known mythologies surrounding them. The writing style was simple and easy to read but also unique in its own way. Definitely a book I'd recommend. Informative & well written. Worth purchase! This book is well written and informative. Actually, I had a huge interest to know more about Greek Gods and form the wake of my curiosity to know more about that ancient mythology, I picked this book two weeks ago. This book impressed me and now I must have to say huge thanks to my friend for suggesting this such an awesome book. Inside here I have found lots of info about ancient Greeks. This read helped me to enlarge my knowledge about this ancient mythology. The author has done a fantastic job and presented all the chapter organized way. Throughout this read I have come to know about the tales of gods and goddesses such Aphrodite, Athena, Zeus, Apollo and much more. So guys, if you have any interest to know these tales and want to enlarge your knowledge about history, then donât feel hesitate to read this book. I recommend it. Greek Goddess is the most loved of my children Greek Goddess is the most loved of my children, I generally read them a great deal of books about the rich culture and legendary divine forces of the past. In all the goddess, I don't care for the qualities of Zeus since he had a great deal of illicit relationships of various ladies at his opportunity. I do have confidence in Eros as a cupid of adoration and I read books about him how individuals around then that he shot got began to look all starry eyed at each other. A good read. An interesting book about the Gods and Goddesses of ancient Greek Mythology. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Greatest-Battles-in-History-The-Peloponnesian-War-Audiobook/B010N3E1RQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Battles in History: The Peloponnesian War Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Thucydides, an Athenian, wrote the history of the war between the Peloponnesians and the Athenians, beginning at the moment that it broke out, and believing that it would be a great war and more worthy of relation than any that had preceded it. This belief was not without its grounds.... Indeed this was the greatest movement yet known in history, not only of the Hellenes but of a large part of the barbarian world - I had almost said of mankind." (Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War) The Peloponnesian War, as the great historian Thucydides wrote in the introduction to his eponymous book, which has become one of the greatest historical treatises of antiquity, was an event of such calamitous magnitude that Greece had never witnessed its like in all of recorded history. Not the Trojan War, not the Dorian Invasion, not even the recent Persian invasions - which had devastated mainland Greece and seen Athens herself evacuated and put to the flame, the buildings on her Acropolis razed into dust - could compare to the scale of the devastation that engulfed all of Greece for almost three decades, causing the deaths of tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands. Entire populations were displaced, whole cities destroyed, and mountainous sums of money spent, all in order for Greece's two most famous city-states to establish who had dominion over Greece. Sparta, whose invincible armies had recently led the Greeks to victory against Xerxes' hordes at Plataea, was at the head of the Peloponnesian League. Their opponents were led by proud Athens, possessors of a fleet that virtually dominated the entire Mediterranean and decimated the Persian navy at Salamis and Mycale, at the head of the Delian League. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 08:58:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Greatest-Battles-in-History-The-Peloponnesian-War-Audiobook/B010N3E1RQ thebookvoice.com 01:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Battles in History: The Peloponnesian War Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Thucydides, an Athenian, wrote the history of the war between the Peloponnesians and the Athenians, beginning at the moment that it broke out, and believing that it would be a great war and more worthy of relation than any that had preceded it. This belief was not without its grounds.... Indeed this was the greatest movement yet known in history, not only of the Hellenes but of a large part of the barbarian world - I had almost said of mankind." (Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War) The Peloponnesian War, as the great historian Thucydides wrote in the introduction to his eponymous book, which has become one of the greatest historical treatises of antiquity, was an event of such calamitous magnitude that Greece had never witnessed its like in all of recorded history. Not the Trojan War, not the Dorian Invasion, not even the recent Persian invasions - which had devastated mainland Greece and seen Athens herself evacuated and put to the flame, the buildings on her Acropolis razed into dust - could compare to the scale of the devastation that engulfed all of Greece for almost three decades, causing the deaths of tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands. Entire populations were displaced, whole cities destroyed, and mountainous sums of money spent, all in order for Greece's two most famous city-states to establish who had dominion over Greece. Sparta, whose invincible armies had recently led the Greeks to victory against Xerxes' hordes at Plataea, was at the head of the Peloponnesian League. Their opponents were led by proud Athens, possessors of a fleet that virtually dominated the entire Mediterranean and decimated the Persian navy at Salamis and Mycale, at the head of the Delian League. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Greatest Battles in History: The Peloponnesian War Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Thucydides, an Athenian, wrote the history of the war between the Peloponnesians and the Athenians, beginning at the moment that it broke out, and believing that it would be a great war and more worthy of relation than any that had preceded it. This belief was not without its grounds.... Indeed this was the greatest movement yet known in history, not only of the Hellenes but of a large part of the barbarian world - I had almost said of mankind." (Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War) The Peloponnesian War, as the great historian Thucydides wrote in the introduction to his eponymous book, which has become one of the greatest historical treatises of antiquity, was an event of such calamitous magnitude that Greece had never witnessed its like in all of recorded history. Not the Trojan War, not the Dorian Invasion, not even the recent Persian invasions - which had devastated mainland Greece and seen Athens herself evacuated and put to the flame, the buildings on her Acropolis razed into dust - could compare to the scale of the devastation that engulfed all of Greece for almost three decades, causing the deaths of tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands. Entire populations were displaced, whole cities destroyed, and mountainous sums of money spent, all in order for Greece's two most famous city-states to establish who had dominion over Greece. Sparta, whose invincible armies had recently led the Greeks to victory against Xerxes' hordes at Plataea, was at the head of the Peloponnesian League. Their opponents were led by proud Athens, possessors of a fleet that virtually dominated the entire Mediterranean and decimated the Persian navy at Salamis and Mycale, at the head of the Delian League. Members Reviews: NOT GOOD The ebooks of Charles River Editors with Grecian History have a lot detail that are repeated in all of the many books published. Peloponnesian War Very interesting summary of the Peloponnesian War. It's incredible how this magnificent civilization destroyed itself little by little. Should be a lesson for all human kind to learn. Excellent The item downloaded easily. There were no issues. There is not much more you can say about a digital download. Informative I'm still reading this book and don't have a lot to say about it just yet. So far It's excellent I liked The personal accounts of some of the players in ... I liked The personal accounts of some of the players in the story. Woven into the story of the Peloponnesian conflict was documented quite well with an orderly progression and analysis of motivations of the players involved. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Stonehenge-Audiobook/B002VA997W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stonehenge Subtitle: People & Places Author: iMinds Narrator: Luca James Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Learn the history of Stonehenge with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Five thousand years ago, at the same time as the pyramids were being constructed in Egypt, another monolithic structure was being built in the English county now known as Wiltshire. This structure, a complex series of earthworks and towering standing stones, is one of Europe's most famous prehistoric sites. But while we know quite a lot about who built the pyramids, and how and why they were constructed, we know very little about Stonehenge. Was it an astronomical observatory? A place of magic and ritual? A burial ground? A place of healing? The debate still rages. Part of the reason why Stonehenge remains such a mystery, is that it was constructed by people who had no form of written language, so there are no records, other than the stones themselves. So who were these mysterious stonemasons? Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds offers 12 main categories; become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing. iMinds is the knowledge solution for the information age cutting through the white noise to give you quick, accurate knowledge .. Perfect your dinner party conversation, impress your boss - an excellent way to discover topics of interest for the future. Editorial Reviews: A brief introduction to the mysteries, legends, and science surrounding this strange prehistoric monument in southwest England. Is it an ancient temple, a site for astronomical observation, a ritual burial site, or an offering from prehistoric aliens? Performer Luca James Lee shares what we know and don't know about the iconic standing stones, and narrates in a smooth, pleasant voice that's easy to hear. This is a useful overview for those who are new to learning about one of the most fascinating prehistoric sites in the world. Critic Reviews: "I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (iMinds) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:29:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Stonehenge-Audiobook/B002VA997W thebookvoice.com 00:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stonehenge Subtitle: People & Places Author: iMinds Narrator: Luca James Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Learn the history of Stonehenge with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Five thousand years ago, at the same time as the pyramids were being constructed in Egypt, another monolithic structure was being built in the English county now known as Wiltshire. This structure, a complex series of earthworks and towering standing stones, is one of Europe's most famous prehistoric sites. But while we know quite a lot about who built the pyramids, and how and why they were constructed, we know very little about Stonehenge. Was it an astronomical observatory? A place of magic and ritual? A burial ground? A place of healing? The debate still rages. Part of the reason why Stonehenge remains such a mystery, is that it was constructed by people who had no form of written language, so there are no records, other than the stones themselves. So who were these mysterious stonemasons? Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds offers 12 main categories; become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing. iMinds is the knowledge solution for the information age cutting through the white noise to give you quick, accurate knowledge .. Perfect your dinner party conversation, impress your boss - an excellent way to discover topics of interest for the future. Editorial Reviews: A brief introduction to the mysteries, legends, and science surrounding this strange prehistoric monument in southwest England. Is it an ancient temple, a site for astronomical observation, a ritual burial site, or an offering from prehistoric aliens? Performer Luca James Lee shares what we know and don't know about the iconic standing stones, and narrates in a smooth, pleasant voice that's easy to hear. This is a useful overview for those who are new to learning about one of the most fascinating prehistoric sites in the world. Critic Reviews: "I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stonehenge Subtitle: People & Places Author: iMinds Narrator: Luca James Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Learn the history of Stonehenge with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Five thousand years ago, at the same time as the pyramids were being constructed in Egypt, another monolithic structure was being built in the English county now known as Wiltshire. This structure, a complex series of earthworks and towering standing stones, is one of Europe's most famous prehistoric sites. But while we know quite a lot about who built the pyramids, and how and why they were constructed, we know very little about Stonehenge. Was it an astronomical observatory? A place of magic and ritual? A burial ground? A place of healing? The debate still rages. Part of the reason why Stonehenge remains such a mystery, is that it was constructed by people who had no form of written language, so there are no records, other than the stones themselves. So who were these mysterious stonemasons? Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds offers 12 main categories; become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing. iMinds is the knowledge solution for the information age cutting through the white noise to give you quick, accurate knowledge .. Perfect your dinner party conversation, impress your boss - an excellent way to discover topics of interest for the future. Editorial Reviews: A brief introduction to the mysteries, legends, and science surrounding this strange prehistoric monument in southwest England. Is it an ancient temple, a site for astronomical observation, a ritual burial site, or an offering from prehistoric aliens? Performer Luca James Lee shares what we know and don't know about the iconic standing stones, and narrates in a smooth, pleasant voice that's easy to hear. This is a useful overview for those who are new to learning about one of the most fascinating prehistoric sites in the world. Critic Reviews: "I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Athena-The-Origins-and-History-of-the-Greek-Goddess-Audiobook/B00XIQE6P8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Athena: The Origins and History of the Greek Goddess Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Edoardo Camponeschi Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "I begin to sing of Pallas Athene, the glorious goddess, bright-eyed, inventive, unbending of heart, pure virgin, saviour of cities, courageous, Tritogeneia. From his awful head wise Zeus himself bare her arrayed in warlike arms of flashing gold, and awe seized all the gods as they gazed. But Athena sprang quickly from the immortal head and stood before Zeus who holds the aegis, shaking a sharp spear: Great Olympus began to reel horribly at the might of the bright-eyed goddess, and Earth round about cried fearfully, and the sea was moved and tossed with dark waves, while foam burst forth suddenly...." - "The Hymn To Athena", attributed to Homer For the ancient Greeks, there were few divine beings more important, and more generous, to humanity than the goddess Athena. She was also called "Pallas", "Pallas Athena", and (to the Romans) "Minerva". The daughter of Zeus, Athena was famous as a virgin warrior woman who was born from her father's skull bearing a helmet, shield, and spear. Yet she was far more than simply a warrior goddess. She was at heart the patronage of civilization, and all of the arts that made advanced human society possible. She was the mistress of weaving, navigation, craftsmanship, and she gave her patronage to defensive wars, wise laws, and the "city" itself. Since the city-state, known as a "Polis" by the Greeks, was the center of Ancient Greek life, law, and politics, this made her all the more important as a deity, especially since she lent her name to one of the most famous of them all: Athens. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 12 May 2015 07:39:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Athena-The-Origins-and-History-of-the-Greek-Goddess-Audiobook/B00XIQE6P8 thebookvoice.com 01:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Athena: The Origins and History of the Greek Goddess Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Edoardo Camponeschi Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "I begin to sing of Pallas Athene, the glorious goddess, bright-eyed, inventive, unbending of heart, pure virgin, saviour of cities, courageous, Tritogeneia. From his awful head wise Zeus himself bare her arrayed in warlike arms of flashing gold, and awe seized all the gods as they gazed. But Athena sprang quickly from the immortal head and stood before Zeus who holds the aegis, shaking a sharp spear: Great Olympus began to reel horribly at the might of the bright-eyed goddess, and Earth round about cried fearfully, and the sea was moved and tossed with dark waves, while foam burst forth suddenly...." - "The Hymn To Athena", attributed to Homer For the ancient Greeks, there were few divine beings more important, and more generous, to humanity than the goddess Athena. She was also called "Pallas", "Pallas Athena", and (to the Romans) "Minerva". The daughter of Zeus, Athena was famous as a virgin warrior woman who was born from her father's skull bearing a helmet, shield, and spear. Yet she was far more than simply a warrior goddess. She was at heart the patronage of civilization, and all of the arts that made advanced human society possible. She was the mistress of weaving, navigation, craftsmanship, and she gave her patronage to defensive wars, wise laws, and the "city" itself. Since the city-state, known as a "Polis" by the Greeks, was the center of Ancient Greek life, law, and politics, this made her all the more important as a deity, especially since she lent her name to one of the most famous of them all: Athens. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Athena: The Origins and History of the Greek Goddess Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Edoardo Camponeschi Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "I begin to sing of Pallas Athene, the glorious goddess, bright-eyed, inventive, unbending of heart, pure virgin, saviour of cities, courageous, Tritogeneia. From his awful head wise Zeus himself bare her arrayed in warlike arms of flashing gold, and awe seized all the gods as they gazed. But Athena sprang quickly from the immortal head and stood before Zeus who holds the aegis, shaking a sharp spear: Great Olympus began to reel horribly at the might of the bright-eyed goddess, and Earth round about cried fearfully, and the sea was moved and tossed with dark waves, while foam burst forth suddenly...." - "The Hymn To Athena", attributed to Homer For the ancient Greeks, there were few divine beings more important, and more generous, to humanity than the goddess Athena. She was also called "Pallas", "Pallas Athena", and (to the Romans) "Minerva". The daughter of Zeus, Athena was famous as a virgin warrior woman who was born from her father's skull bearing a helmet, shield, and spear. Yet she was far more than simply a warrior goddess. She was at heart the patronage of civilization, and all of the arts that made advanced human society possible. She was the mistress of weaving, navigation, craftsmanship, and she gave her patronage to defensive wars, wise laws, and the "city" itself. Since the city-state, known as a "Polis" by the Greeks, was the center of Ancient Greek life, law, and politics, this made her all the more important as a deity, especially since she lent her name to one of the most famous of them all: Athens. Members Reviews: Not the best by any measure Found this very hard going. It's not very long, but I had to break off twice before I eventually made it to the end. Not sure if it's the written style or the narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Seleucid-Empire-Audiobook/B01N7GEJXL Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Seleucid Empire Subtitle: The History of the Empire Forged in the Ancient Near East After Alexander the Great's Death Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 323 BCE, Alexander the Great was on top of the world. Never a man to sit on his hands or rest upon his laurels, Alexander began planning his future campaigns, which may have included attempts to subdue the Arabian Peninsula or make another incursion into India. But fate had other plans for the young Macedonian king. One night, while feasting with his admiral Nearchus, he drank too much and took to bed with a fever. At first, it seemed like the fever was merely a consequence of his excess, and there was not much concern for his health, but when a week had elapsed and there was still no sign of his getting better, his friends and generals began to grow concerned. The fever grew, consuming him to the point that he could barely speak. After two weeks, on June 11, 323 BC, Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, Hegemon of the League of Corinth, King of Kings, died. On his deathbed, some historians claim that when he was pressed to name a successor, Alexander muttered that his empire should go "to the strongest". Other sources claim that he passed his signet ring to his general Perdiccas, thereby naming him successor, but whatever his choices were or may have been, they were ignored. Alexander's generals, all of them with the loyalty of their own corps at their backs, would tear each other apart in a vicious internal struggle that lasted almost half a century before four factions emerged victorious: Macedonia, the Seleucid Empire in the east, the Kingdom of Pergamon in Asia Minor, and the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. During the course of these wars, Alexander's only heir, the posthumously born Alexander IV, was murdered, extinguishing his bloodline for ever. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 13 Dec 2016 06:46:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Seleucid-Empire-Audiobook/B01N7GEJXL thebookvoice.com 01:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Seleucid Empire Subtitle: The History of the Empire Forged in the Ancient Near East After Alexander the Great's Death Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 323 BCE, Alexander the Great was on top of the world. Never a man to sit on his hands or rest upon his laurels, Alexander began planning his future campaigns, which may have included attempts to subdue the Arabian Peninsula or make another incursion into India. But fate had other plans for the young Macedonian king. One night, while feasting with his admiral Nearchus, he drank too much and took to bed with a fever. At first, it seemed like the fever was merely a consequence of his excess, and there was not much concern for his health, but when a week had elapsed and there was still no sign of his getting better, his friends and generals began to grow concerned. The fever grew, consuming him to the point that he could barely speak. After two weeks, on June 11, 323 BC, Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, Hegemon of the League of Corinth, King of Kings, died. On his deathbed, some historians claim that when he was pressed to name a successor, Alexander muttered that his empire should go "to the strongest". Other sources claim that he passed his signet ring to his general Perdiccas, thereby naming him successor, but whatever his choices were or may have been, they were ignored. Alexander's generals, all of them with the loyalty of their own corps at their backs, would tear each other apart in a vicious internal struggle that lasted almost half a century before four factions emerged victorious: Macedonia, the Seleucid Empire in the east, the Kingdom of Pergamon in Asia Minor, and the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. During the course of these wars, Alexander's only heir, the posthumously born Alexander IV, was murdered, extinguishing his bloodline for ever. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Seleucid Empire Subtitle: The History of the Empire Forged in the Ancient Near East After Alexander the Great's Death Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 323 BCE, Alexander the Great was on top of the world. Never a man to sit on his hands or rest upon his laurels, Alexander began planning his future campaigns, which may have included attempts to subdue the Arabian Peninsula or make another incursion into India. But fate had other plans for the young Macedonian king. One night, while feasting with his admiral Nearchus, he drank too much and took to bed with a fever. At first, it seemed like the fever was merely a consequence of his excess, and there was not much concern for his health, but when a week had elapsed and there was still no sign of his getting better, his friends and generals began to grow concerned. The fever grew, consuming him to the point that he could barely speak. After two weeks, on June 11, 323 BC, Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, Hegemon of the League of Corinth, King of Kings, died. On his deathbed, some historians claim that when he was pressed to name a successor, Alexander muttered that his empire should go "to the strongest". Other sources claim that he passed his signet ring to his general Perdiccas, thereby naming him successor, but whatever his choices were or may have been, they were ignored. Alexander's generals, all of them with the loyalty of their own corps at their backs, would tear each other apart in a vicious internal struggle that lasted almost half a century before four factions emerged victorious: Macedonia, the Seleucid Empire in the east, the Kingdom of Pergamon in Asia Minor, and the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. During the course of these wars, Alexander's only heir, the posthumously born Alexander IV, was murdered, extinguishing his bloodline for ever. Members Reviews: More like an essay than a book This is an unusual work, authored by "Charles River Editors" rather than a single identifiable author. It is more like a long essay than a book. It contains neatly packaged historical and/or factual information but very little analysis or insight into events. In fact the introduction to some some books is longer than this work. In some ways it is like a collection of footnotes or Wikipedia articles regarding the Seleucid kings. It is interesting information but not something you would like to display to knowledgeable persons in your library. The Seleucid Empire might be the least known of the ... The Seleucid Empire might be the least known of the empires created among Alexander's conquests, but it was actually the biggest, and it played a crucial role not only in Hellenizing the Middle East but making it possible for the later Byzantine Empire to maintain its Hellenism in the region. Three Stars Every informative but too short. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Guide-to-Modern-Life-Audiobook/B0096C24P2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Guide to Modern Life Author: Natalie Haynes Narrator: Dan Mersh Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-06-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note this product has been re-recorded in April 2015 It's time for us to reexamine the past. Our lives are infinitely richer if we take the time to look at what the Greeks and Romans have given us in politics and law, religion and philosophy and education, and to learn how people really lived in Athens, Rome, Sparta, and Alexandria. This is a book with a serious point to make, but the author isn't simply a classicist but a comedian and broadcaster who has made television and radio documentaries about humour, education, and Dorothy Parker. This is a book for us all. Whether political, cultural or social, there are endless parallels between the ancient and modern worlds. Whether it's the murder of Caesar or the political assassination of Thatcher; the narrative arc of the hit TV series The Wire or that of Oedipus; the popular enthusiasm for the emperor Titus or President Obama - over and over again we can be seen to be living very much like people did 2,000 or more years ago. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Natalie Haynes) Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:11:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Guide-to-Modern-Life-Audiobook/B0096C24P2 thebookvoice.com 00:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Guide to Modern Life Author: Natalie Haynes Narrator: Dan Mersh Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-06-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note this product has been re-recorded in April 2015 It's time for us to reexamine the past. Our lives are infinitely richer if we take the time to look at what the Greeks and Romans have given us in politics and law, religion and philosophy and education, and to learn how people really lived in Athens, Rome, Sparta, and Alexandria. This is a book with a serious point to make, but the author isn't simply a classicist but a comedian and broadcaster who has made television and radio documentaries about humour, education, and Dorothy Parker. This is a book for us all. Whether political, cultural or social, there are endless parallels between the ancient and modern worlds. Whether it's the murder of Caesar or the political assassination of Thatcher; the narrative arc of the hit TV series The Wire or that of Oedipus; the popular enthusiasm for the emperor Titus or President Obama - over and over again we can be seen to be living very much like people did 2,000 or more years ago. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Guide to Modern Life Author: Natalie Haynes Narrator: Dan Mersh Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-06-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note this product has been re-recorded in April 2015 It's time for us to reexamine the past. Our lives are infinitely richer if we take the time to look at what the Greeks and Romans have given us in politics and law, religion and philosophy and education, and to learn how people really lived in Athens, Rome, Sparta, and Alexandria. This is a book with a serious point to make, but the author isn't simply a classicist but a comedian and broadcaster who has made television and radio documentaries about humour, education, and Dorothy Parker. This is a book for us all. Whether political, cultural or social, there are endless parallels between the ancient and modern worlds. Whether it's the murder of Caesar or the political assassination of Thatcher; the narrative arc of the hit TV series The Wire or that of Oedipus; the popular enthusiasm for the emperor Titus or President Obama - over and over again we can be seen to be living very much like people did 2,000 or more years ago. Members Reviews: Flawed recording Do not buy this until Audible fixes the recording. In the last 2 hours the reader randomly starts and stops and there are snippets of her exchanges with the engineer--"Did I get that right?", "I'll do that again" and various throat clearing and testing out pronunciation of words. Clearly, no one listened to this after it was mastered. Brilliant book, abysmal performance What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Correct pronunciation. A substantial portion of the proper names or classical terms are mispronounced. And that's not the usual sort of "well, in medieval days the pronunciation changed to." No. The reader doesn't come anywhere close. If there's a single line of text every beginning Latin student knows, it's "Caecilius est in horto." To any Classicist or Radio 4 listener, it's as well-known as "Use the Force, Luke!" Well"Caecilius" here is pronounced like "Cecil." Only minutes later you start to realize who's being talked about. What did you like best about this story? The kindle edition. I suspect I'd have enjoyed the print edition, too. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Kim Hicks? Anyone with a passing familiarity with the most familiar names in Classical Studies. It's a shame Natalie Hayes herself couldn't arrange to do it. She's a splendid broadcaster. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Ancient Guide to Modern Life? None from the textall of them from the production. Any additional comments? Avoid this unless your sight is impaired and text-to-speech isn't available on your reader. Faulty recording Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Loved the book until the last couple of chapters, when the recording unfortunately became dreadful. It was worth 5 stars until then. Any additional comments? I would love to hear the final chapters, as I was really enjoying it. A serious subject given a light touch The author is making a very serious point, but in a way that doesn't belabour the point or beat you about the head. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/La-vida-cotidiana-en-el-Antiguo-Egipto-Daily-Life-in-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B075MQDHRL Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Título: La vida cotidiana en el Antiguo Egipto [Daily Life in Ancient Egypt] Autor: José Miguel Parra Narrador: Ignacio Latorre Formato: Unabridged Duración: 13 hrs and 6 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 09-19-17 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen del editor: El día a día del faraón y sus súbditos a orillas del Nilo. El campesino que cultivaba en las orillas del Nilo recibía la visita regular del recaudador de impuestos, quien necesitaba del escriba para que nada se le escapara y todos pagaran lo que debían, de lo cual rendía cuentas al visir. Éste era el responsable de hacerse cargo de todo en nombre de su señor, el soberano de la Dos Tierras, el faraón, a quien informaba en profundidad y a diario de lo que sucedía en el país... Soldados, esclavos, sacerdotes, reinas, madres, estudiantes, embalsamadores, criminales...la sociedad egipcia era un mosaico complejo de hombres, mujeres y niños. El día a día a orillas del río era un ciclo en el que se relacionaban un montón de piezas que de algún modo encajaban las unas con las otras, manteniendo en pie la estructura social de aquellos que vivían bajo la atenta mirada del dios Amón Ra. José Miguel Parra nos ofrece en este audio libro una reconstrucción lo más cercana posible a la realidad cotidiana de lo que fue una de las culturas más apasionantes de la historia: la faraónica. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (José Miguel Parra) Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:32:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/La-vida-cotidiana-en-el-Antiguo-Egipto-Daily-Life-in-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B075MQDHRL thebookvoice.com 13:06:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Título: La vida cotidiana en el Antiguo Egipto [Daily Life in Ancient Egypt] Autor: José Miguel Parra Narrador: Ignacio Latorre Formato: Unabridged Duración: 13 hrs and 6 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 09-19-17 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen del editor: El día a día del faraón y sus súbditos a orillas del Nilo. El campesino que cultivaba en las orillas del Nilo recibía la visita regular del recaudador de impuestos, quien necesitaba del escriba para que nada se le escapara y todos pagaran lo que debían, de lo cual rendía cuentas al visir. Éste era el responsable de hacerse cargo de todo en nombre de su señor, el soberano de la Dos Tierras, el faraón, a quien informaba en profundidad y a diario de lo que sucedía en el país... Soldados, esclavos, sacerdotes, reinas, madres, estudiantes, embalsamadores, criminales...la sociedad egipcia era un mosaico complejo de hombres, mujeres y niños. El día a día a orillas del río era un ciclo en el que se relacionaban un montón de piezas que de algún modo encajaban las unas con las otras, manteniendo en pie la estructura social de aquellos que vivían bajo la atenta mirada del dios Amón Ra. José Miguel Parra nos ofrece en este audio libro una reconstrucción lo más cercana posible a la realidad cotidiana de lo que fue una de las culturas más apasionantes de la historia: la faraónica. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> Título: La vida cotidiana en el Antiguo Egipto [Daily Life in Ancient Egypt] Autor: José Miguel Parra Narrador: Ignacio Latorre Formato: Unabridged Duración: 13 hrs and 6 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 09-19-17 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: History, Ancient Resumen del editor: El día a día del faraón y sus súbditos a orillas del Nilo. El campesino que cultivaba en las orillas del Nilo recibía la visita regular del recaudador de impuestos, quien necesitaba del escriba para que nada se le escapara y todos pagaran lo que debían, de lo cual rendía cuentas al visir. Éste era el responsable de hacerse cargo de todo en nombre de su señor, el soberano de la Dos Tierras, el faraón, a quien informaba en profundidad y a diario de lo que sucedía en el país... Soldados, esclavos, sacerdotes, reinas, madres, estudiantes, embalsamadores, criminales...la sociedad egipcia era un mosaico complejo de hombres, mujeres y niños. El día a día a orillas del río era un ciclo en el que se relacionaban un montón de piezas que de algún modo encajaban las unas con las otras, manteniendo en pie la estructura social de aquellos que vivían bajo la atenta mirada del dios Amón Ra. José Miguel Parra nos ofrece en este audio libro una reconstrucción lo más cercana posible a la realidad cotidiana de lo que fue una de las culturas más apasionantes de la historia: la faraónica. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-People-of-the-Parish-Audiobook/B00OMEEIVC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The People of the Parish Subtitle: Community Life in a Late Medieval English Diocese (The Middle Ages Series) Author: Katherine L. French Narrator: Sara Morsey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The parish, the lowest level of hierarchy in the medieval church, was the shared responsibility of the laity and the clergy. Most Christians were baptized, went to confession, were married, and were buried in the parish church or churchyard; in addition, business, legal settlements, sociability, and entertainment brought people to the church, uniting secular and sacred concerns. In The People of the Parish, Katherine L. French contends that late medieval religion was participatory and flexible, promoting different kinds of spiritual and material involvement. The rich parish records of the small diocese of Bath and Wells include wills, court records, and detailed accounts by lay churchwardens of everyday parish activities. They reveal the differences between parishes within a single diocese that cannot be attributed to regional variation. By using these records show to the range and diversity of late medieval parish life, and a Christianity vibrant enough to accommodate differences in status, wealth, gender, and local priorities, French refines our understanding of lay attitudes toward Christianity in the two centuries before the Reformation. The book is published by University of Pennsylvania Press. Critic Reviews: "Meticulously researched and erudite." (The Historian)) "A coherent, well-written, and stimulating survey of parish life." (Catholic Historical Review) "Katherine French puts a human face on the history of the English medieval parish between the end of the 14th century and the Reformation." (Medieval Review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Katherine L. French) Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:01:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-People-of-the-Parish-Audiobook/B00OMEEIVC thebookvoice.com 10:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The People of the Parish Subtitle: Community Life in a Late Medieval English Diocese (The Middle Ages Series) Author: Katherine L. French Narrator: Sara Morsey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The parish, the lowest level of hierarchy in the medieval church, was the shared responsibility of the laity and the clergy. Most Christians were baptized, went to confession, were married, and were buried in the parish church or churchyard; in addition, business, legal settlements, sociability, and entertainment brought people to the church, uniting secular and sacred concerns. In The People of the Parish, Katherine L. French contends that late medieval religion was participatory and flexible, promoting different kinds of spiritual and material involvement. The rich parish records of the small diocese of Bath and Wells include wills, court records, and detailed accounts by lay churchwardens of everyday parish activities. They reveal the differences between parishes within a single diocese that cannot be attributed to regional variation. By using these records show to the range and diversity of late medieval parish life, and a Christianity vibrant enough to accommodate differences in status, wealth, gender, and local priorities, French refines our understanding of lay attitudes toward Christianity in the two centuries before the Reformation. The book is published by University of Pennsylvania Press. Critic Reviews: "Meticulously researched and erudite." (The Historian)) "A coherent, well-written, and stimulating survey of parish life." (Catholic Historical Review) "Katherine French puts a human face on the history of the English medieval parish between the end of the 14th century and the Reformation." (Medieval Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The People of the Parish Subtitle: Community Life in a Late Medieval English Diocese (The Middle Ages Series) Author: Katherine L. French Narrator: Sara Morsey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The parish, the lowest level of hierarchy in the medieval church, was the shared responsibility of the laity and the clergy. Most Christians were baptized, went to confession, were married, and were buried in the parish church or churchyard; in addition, business, legal settlements, sociability, and entertainment brought people to the church, uniting secular and sacred concerns. In The People of the Parish, Katherine L. French contends that late medieval religion was participatory and flexible, promoting different kinds of spiritual and material involvement. The rich parish records of the small diocese of Bath and Wells include wills, court records, and detailed accounts by lay churchwardens of everyday parish activities. They reveal the differences between parishes within a single diocese that cannot be attributed to regional variation. By using these records show to the range and diversity of late medieval parish life, and a Christianity vibrant enough to accommodate differences in status, wealth, gender, and local priorities, French refines our understanding of lay attitudes toward Christianity in the two centuries before the Reformation. The book is published by University of Pennsylvania Press. Critic Reviews: "Meticulously researched and erudite." (The Historian)) "A coherent, well-written, and stimulating survey of parish life." (Catholic Historical Review) "Katherine French puts a human face on the history of the English medieval parish between the end of the 14th century and the Reformation." (Medieval Review) Members Reviews: great book. Thorough; great book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/101-Amazing-Facts-About-Ancient-Rome-Audiobook/B07772ZPVG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 101 Amazing Facts About Ancient Rome Author: Jack Goldstein Narrator: John Harnish Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Do you know what the ancient Romans used instead of soap? Which emperor made his horse into a senator? Who was the god of music, light and truth? And how would a gladiator request an honourable death in battle? John Harnish answers all these questions and more as he takes us on a fascinating trip through the ancient Roman world. Whether you're studying this amazing period in history or are simply interested in how our ancestors lived, this is the perfect audiobook for you. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Goldstein) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:00:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/101-Amazing-Facts-About-Ancient-Rome-Audiobook/B07772ZPVG thebookvoice.com 00:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 101 Amazing Facts About Ancient Rome Author: Jack Goldstein Narrator: John Harnish Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Do you know what the ancient Romans used instead of soap? Which emperor made his horse into a senator? Who was the god of music, light and truth? And how would a gladiator request an honourable death in battle? John Harnish answers all these questions and more as he takes us on a fascinating trip through the ancient Roman world. Whether you're studying this amazing period in history or are simply interested in how our ancestors lived, this is the perfect audiobook for you. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 101 Amazing Facts About Ancient Rome Author: Jack Goldstein Narrator: John Harnish Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Do you know what the ancient Romans used instead of soap? Which emperor made his horse into a senator? Who was the god of music, light and truth? And how would a gladiator request an honourable death in battle? John Harnish answers all these questions and more as he takes us on a fascinating trip through the ancient Roman world. Whether you're studying this amazing period in history or are simply interested in how our ancestors lived, this is the perfect audiobook for you. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Maya-Audiobook/B072LQ5CNF Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Maya Author: My Ebook Publishing House Narrator: Matt Montanez Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-17 Publisher: Author's Republic Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Ancient Maya creates a portrait of life in the ancient Mayan civilization. Describes the history, language, social classes, customs, culture, religion, and warfare of the ancient civilization of the Mayas. Engaging and very interesting, providing first an overview, then a chapter-by-chapter journey through major events in Maya history, concluding with a separated portion of highlighting major aspects in Maya knowledge and ancient ways. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (My Ebook Publishing House) Thu, 25 May 2017 13:15:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Maya-Audiobook/B072LQ5CNF thebookvoice.com 02:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Maya Author: My Ebook Publishing House Narrator: Matt Montanez Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-17 Publisher: Author's Republic Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Ancient Maya creates a portrait of life in the ancient Mayan civilization. Describes the history, language, social classes, customs, culture, religion, and warfare of the ancient civilization of the Mayas. Engaging and very interesting, providing first an overview, then a chapter-by-chapter journey through major events in Maya history, concluding with a separated portion of highlighting major aspects in Maya knowledge and ancient ways. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Maya Author: My Ebook Publishing House Narrator: Matt Montanez Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-17 Publisher: Author's Republic Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Ancient Maya creates a portrait of life in the ancient Mayan civilization. Describes the history, language, social classes, customs, culture, religion, and warfare of the ancient civilization of the Mayas. Engaging and very interesting, providing first an overview, then a chapter-by-chapter journey through major events in Maya history, concluding with a separated portion of highlighting major aspects in Maya knowledge and ancient ways. Members Reviews: Could have been more exciting What did you like best about The Ancient Maya? What did you like least? It got a little bogged down with detail What will your next listen be? Unknown What about Matt Montanezs performance did you like? Pleasant narration but the book was too detailed https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Seven-Wonders-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B00XIQAVNY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Paul Bloede Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "I have gazed on the walls of impregnable Babylon along which chariots may race, and on the Zeus by the banks of the Alpheus, I have seen the hanging gardens, and the Colossus of the Helios, the great man-made mountains of the lofty pyramids, and the gigantic tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the sacred house of Artemis that towers to the clouds, the others were placed in the shade, for the sun himself has never looked upon its equal outside Olympus." - Antipater of Sidon Nearly 2,000 years ago, two ancient writers named Antipater of Sidon and Philo of Byzantium authored antiquity's most well-known tour guides. After the two Greeks had traveled around the Mediterranean, they wrote of what they considered to be the classical world's greatest construction projects. While there is still some question as to who actually authored the text attributed to Philo and Antipater at the time of its creation, their lists ended up comprising the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, igniting interest in the ones they chosen and inspiring subsequent generations to identify their era's own Seven Wonders. Naturally, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World may be considered something of a misnomer. Only one still stands (the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt), all existed in the Hellenistic culture rather than all over the world, and relatively few people saw them or visited them. They were all architectural marvels of the late Classical period and all but two were created by the Greeks. All but one were in the Mediterranean area. Even so, they represented a widespread range of works and cultures and spread out across three different continents. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 12 May 2015 07:33:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Seven-Wonders-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B00XIQAVNY thebookvoice.com 01:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Paul Bloede Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "I have gazed on the walls of impregnable Babylon along which chariots may race, and on the Zeus by the banks of the Alpheus, I have seen the hanging gardens, and the Colossus of the Helios, the great man-made mountains of the lofty pyramids, and the gigantic tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the sacred house of Artemis that towers to the clouds, the others were placed in the shade, for the sun himself has never looked upon its equal outside Olympus." - Antipater of Sidon Nearly 2,000 years ago, two ancient writers named Antipater of Sidon and Philo of Byzantium authored antiquity's most well-known tour guides. After the two Greeks had traveled around the Mediterranean, they wrote of what they considered to be the classical world's greatest construction projects. While there is still some question as to who actually authored the text attributed to Philo and Antipater at the time of its creation, their lists ended up comprising the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, igniting interest in the ones they chosen and inspiring subsequent generations to identify their era's own Seven Wonders. Naturally, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World may be considered something of a misnomer. Only one still stands (the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt), all existed in the Hellenistic culture rather than all over the world, and relatively few people saw them or visited them. They were all architectural marvels of the late Classical period and all but two were created by the Greeks. All but one were in the Mediterranean area. Even so, they represented a widespread range of works and cultures and spread out across three different continents. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Paul Bloede Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "I have gazed on the walls of impregnable Babylon along which chariots may race, and on the Zeus by the banks of the Alpheus, I have seen the hanging gardens, and the Colossus of the Helios, the great man-made mountains of the lofty pyramids, and the gigantic tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the sacred house of Artemis that towers to the clouds, the others were placed in the shade, for the sun himself has never looked upon its equal outside Olympus." - Antipater of Sidon Nearly 2,000 years ago, two ancient writers named Antipater of Sidon and Philo of Byzantium authored antiquity's most well-known tour guides. After the two Greeks had traveled around the Mediterranean, they wrote of what they considered to be the classical world's greatest construction projects. While there is still some question as to who actually authored the text attributed to Philo and Antipater at the time of its creation, their lists ended up comprising the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, igniting interest in the ones they chosen and inspiring subsequent generations to identify their era's own Seven Wonders. Naturally, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World may be considered something of a misnomer. Only one still stands (the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt), all existed in the Hellenistic culture rather than all over the world, and relatively few people saw them or visited them. They were all architectural marvels of the late Classical period and all but two were created by the Greeks. All but one were in the Mediterranean area. Even so, they represented a widespread range of works and cultures and spread out across three different continents. Members Reviews: Informative This is a great little book for those, like myself, who have a hard time remembering dates or important locations of relics in the past. Each of the seven wonders of the ancient world has a brief narrative about its origin and also drawings or pictures of reproductions to help visualize what each must have looked like. Although this book does not go into great depth, there is enough basic information for one to feel comfortable conversing on these topics. Nice read I usually like this type of historical book. I found this selection to be very informative. It was a little on the short side, but was pleased overall. I would recommend this to others. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Worlds-Greatest-Civilizations-The-History-and-Culture-of-the-Maya-Audiobook/B00WILSNP8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Maya Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jack Nolan Format: Unabridged Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none has intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ends. The focus on the doomsday scenario, however, overshadowed the Mayans' true contributions to astronomy, language, sports, and art. The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Maya discusses the Mayan calendar within the larger context of their astronomical advances while also providing a comprehensive analysis of their history, empire, and culture. Along with a description of Mayan life, the mystique of the Maya is traced from the height of their empire to the present day in an attempt to understand a civilization often best described as an enigma. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 23 Apr 2015 02:18:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Worlds-Greatest-Civilizations-The-History-and-Culture-of-the-Maya-Audiobook/B00WILSNP8 thebookvoice.com 00:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Maya Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jack Nolan Format: Unabridged Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none has intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ends. The focus on the doomsday scenario, however, overshadowed the Mayans' true contributions to astronomy, language, sports, and art. The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Maya discusses the Mayan calendar within the larger context of their astronomical advances while also providing a comprehensive analysis of their history, empire, and culture. Along with a description of Mayan life, the mystique of the Maya is traced from the height of their empire to the present day in an attempt to understand a civilization often best described as an enigma. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Maya Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jack Nolan Format: Unabridged Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none has intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ends. The focus on the doomsday scenario, however, overshadowed the Mayans' true contributions to astronomy, language, sports, and art. The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Maya discusses the Mayan calendar within the larger context of their astronomical advances while also providing a comprehensive analysis of their history, empire, and culture. Along with a description of Mayan life, the mystique of the Maya is traced from the height of their empire to the present day in an attempt to understand a civilization often best described as an enigma. Members Reviews: general overview Good enough basic treatment but more in the nature of an encyclopedia article. It provides a useful introduction for those looking for one. Short and brief I was looking for regular books on the Mayan Culture before a trip down there. This is a very brief synopsis, but also does not get really basic either. No map to explain where these areas are, so needed to either assume you have a good basic idea of where are the cities and states of mexico are, or a map next to this. Would have been a tolerable freebee. Read it in about 30 minutes from cover to cover. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Exodus-Revealed-Audiobook/B00O2FZOMS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Exodus Revealed Subtitle: Israel's Journey from Slavery to the Promised Land Author: Nicholas Perrin Narrator: Allan Robertson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What really happened during Israel's journey from slavery to the promised land? Bible scholar Nicholas Perrin explains the true story of the Exodus while adding helpful background information from biblical history, archaeology, and more. You will... You will gain a much richer understanding of what God has done for you and why the Exodus is the pivotal event in the Old Testament. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicholas Perrin) Tue, 07 Oct 2014 04:25:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Exodus-Revealed-Audiobook/B00O2FZOMS thebookvoice.com 06:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Exodus Revealed Subtitle: Israel's Journey from Slavery to the Promised Land Author: Nicholas Perrin Narrator: Allan Robertson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What really happened during Israel's journey from slavery to the promised land? Bible scholar Nicholas Perrin explains the true story of the Exodus while adding helpful background information from biblical history, archaeology, and more. You will... You will gain a much richer understanding of what God has done for you and why the Exodus is the pivotal event in the Old Testament. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Exodus Revealed Subtitle: Israel's Journey from Slavery to the Promised Land Author: Nicholas Perrin Narrator: Allan Robertson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What really happened during Israel's journey from slavery to the promised land? Bible scholar Nicholas Perrin explains the true story of the Exodus while adding helpful background information from biblical history, archaeology, and more. You will... You will gain a much richer understanding of what God has done for you and why the Exodus is the pivotal event in the Old Testament. Members Reviews: Easy read, explaining a lot of well researched background ... Easy read, explaining a lot of well researched background that helps to paint a picture of Moses as he led the Israelites out of Egypt. Very much enjoying this read...! I am halfway thru this book and it's been a delight to read. Dr. Perrin's writing draws you in to the story - a story you are already familiar with - in such a way that you feel you are right along with the Israelites. Sprinkled throughout is a humorous lightheartedness that prevents the book from going over my head even when the topic becomes complicated. I've learned so much so far and I am excited that I still have more to go. Well done! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Roman-Colosseum-Audiobook/B01BG8O0X2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Roman Colosseum Subtitle: The History of the World's Most Famous Arena Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Todd Van Linda Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Let barbarous Memphis speak no more of the wonder of its pyramids, nor Assyrian toil boast of Babylon; nor let the soft Ionians be extolled for Trivia's temple; let the altar of many horns say nothing of Delos; nor let the Carians exalt to the skies with extravagant praises the Mausoleum poised on empty air. All labors yield to Caesar's Amphitheatre. Fame shall tell of one work instead of all." (Martial) When the Colosseum was built in the late first century AD, the Romans, a people known for their architectural acumen, managed to amaze themselves. Martial, a Roman poet writing during the inauguration of the Colosseum, clearly believed the Colosseum was so grand a monument that it was even greater than the other Wonders of the Ancient World, which had been written about and visited endlessly by the Romans and Greeks in antiquity. Indeed, although the Wonders were wondrous to behold, the Colosseum was a spectacular achievement in architecture, something new and innovative, and therefore an amazing "Wonder" in its own way. The Colosseum was designed to be both a symbol and show of strength by the famous Flavian emperors, most notably Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian. Vespasian had started the construction of the Colosseum shortly after becoming emperor in AD 69, but he died before he could present any spectacles in his giant amphitheater. That honor went to his son Titus, who celebrated the inaugural opening in AD 80 with 100 days of games, despite the fact that the Colosseum was not completely finished. When his brother Domitian came to power in AD 81, he finished the amphitheater, but not without making some changes. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:53:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Roman-Colosseum-Audiobook/B01BG8O0X2 thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Roman Colosseum Subtitle: The History of the World's Most Famous Arena Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Todd Van Linda Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Let barbarous Memphis speak no more of the wonder of its pyramids, nor Assyrian toil boast of Babylon; nor let the soft Ionians be extolled for Trivia's temple; let the altar of many horns say nothing of Delos; nor let the Carians exalt to the skies with extravagant praises the Mausoleum poised on empty air. All labors yield to Caesar's Amphitheatre. Fame shall tell of one work instead of all." (Martial) When the Colosseum was built in the late first century AD, the Romans, a people known for their architectural acumen, managed to amaze themselves. Martial, a Roman poet writing during the inauguration of the Colosseum, clearly believed the Colosseum was so grand a monument that it was even greater than the other Wonders of the Ancient World, which had been written about and visited endlessly by the Romans and Greeks in antiquity. Indeed, although the Wonders were wondrous to behold, the Colosseum was a spectacular achievement in architecture, something new and innovative, and therefore an amazing "Wonder" in its own way. The Colosseum was designed to be both a symbol and show of strength by the famous Flavian emperors, most notably Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian. Vespasian had started the construction of the Colosseum shortly after becoming emperor in AD 69, but he died before he could present any spectacles in his giant amphitheater. That honor went to his son Titus, who celebrated the inaugural opening in AD 80 with 100 days of games, despite the fact that the Colosseum was not completely finished. When his brother Domitian came to power in AD 81, he finished the amphitheater, but not without making some changes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Roman Colosseum Subtitle: The History of the World's Most Famous Arena Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Todd Van Linda Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Let barbarous Memphis speak no more of the wonder of its pyramids, nor Assyrian toil boast of Babylon; nor let the soft Ionians be extolled for Trivia's temple; let the altar of many horns say nothing of Delos; nor let the Carians exalt to the skies with extravagant praises the Mausoleum poised on empty air. All labors yield to Caesar's Amphitheatre. Fame shall tell of one work instead of all." (Martial) When the Colosseum was built in the late first century AD, the Romans, a people known for their architectural acumen, managed to amaze themselves. Martial, a Roman poet writing during the inauguration of the Colosseum, clearly believed the Colosseum was so grand a monument that it was even greater than the other Wonders of the Ancient World, which had been written about and visited endlessly by the Romans and Greeks in antiquity. Indeed, although the Wonders were wondrous to behold, the Colosseum was a spectacular achievement in architecture, something new and innovative, and therefore an amazing "Wonder" in its own way. The Colosseum was designed to be both a symbol and show of strength by the famous Flavian emperors, most notably Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian. Vespasian had started the construction of the Colosseum shortly after becoming emperor in AD 69, but he died before he could present any spectacles in his giant amphitheater. That honor went to his son Titus, who celebrated the inaugural opening in AD 80 with 100 days of games, despite the fact that the Colosseum was not completely finished. When his brother Domitian came to power in AD 81, he finished the amphitheater, but not without making some changes. Members Reviews: Good history of the greatest stadium for 1000 years. I found this an interesting read. It told a lot about the building of the Colosseum and its history. Most of what is there, though is culled from other books I have read before. It is a good book if you know very little about this great stadium, or want to have it for references. It did not include the fact that the church leaders after Constantine, tried to stop human fighting to the death but failed when they were going to the fights to watch themselves. A lot of information in a small book I used this little book for my research paper at college. It is full of info from different sources which was very helpful. It was very informative and to the point. Very easy to read and so interesting. I learned a lot from this book and would recommend it for anyone with interest in the Colosseum. Shorter Than I Would Have Liked I was expecting a book about the Amphitheatrum Flavium to be more than thirty some odd pages. Foolish me for assuming. Next time I pay for a book I will check its length beforehand. Although I felt a bit ripped off by the brevity of the book, what's in the book is a good introduction to and great description of the amphitheater, especially how it stood when it was used for gladiatorial combat. Not all bad; worth the $2.99 overall but just barely. One Star Very small print and pictures are poor quality. Book is more of a pamphlet. Cheap! Interesting book Many of us have either seen pictures or actually visited this iconic "building". This is a story of what it was probably like when it was first built based on findings in the ruins. Life in Roman days was very different. It was more than just a stadium that was a venue for entertainment. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Damascus-Audiobook/B06WP745VS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Damascus Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Syrian Capital from Antiquity to Today Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Throughout history, Syria has been dominated not by one great city but by two. Aside from Aleppo to the north, the religious and commercial metropolis of Damascus has been a place desired by the powerful. For thousands of years the Phoenicians, Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Christians, and Muslims all vied for control of the city. Damascus has many important architectural sites dating from almost all eras of its history, and vestiges of the past have existed and been valued in Damascus throughout its existence. The history of Damascus from the Byzantine period to the 12th century is particularly fascinating, in terms of its role as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate and the changes that it experienced when the Abbasid Caliphate and Seljuk dynasty came to power. At Damascus, the vibrant capital of modern Syria, one can experience the passion and spirituality of the many faiths that have coexisted in Syria for centuries. The stories of Damascus are a living embodiment of the age of Islamic renaissance; the city has one of the oldest and most important mosques in the world, and it has a vibrant history linked to the rise of Islam in the region. The Umayyad Mosque is a wonderful example of the continuity of sacred sites in the city through the millennia. Although it has never been subjected to an archaeological investigation, this was probably the site of a temple of the Semitic thunder god Haddad, and it was certainly the site of the Roman cult of Jupiter following the amalgamation of Haddad with the Roman god, typical of the syncretic approach that the Romans took to foreign religions. It was also certainly the site of the Christian Cathedral of St. John the Baptist; in fact, it may be surprising to learn that the relics of St. John the Baptist are held within this mosque, and are revered by Muslims and Christians alike. Christians make up about 10 percent of the population, with the remainder being mostly Muslim. A number of Christian holy sites relating to the conversion and work of St. Paul - who is considered by many to be the main founder of the Christian church after Jesus - can be found in Damascus. The longstanding tolerance and respect between people of different faiths in Syria is a noteworthy feature of this exceptional city. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 20 Feb 2017 01:41:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Damascus-Audiobook/B06WP745VS thebookvoice.com 01:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Damascus Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Syrian Capital from Antiquity to Today Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Throughout history, Syria has been dominated not by one great city but by two. Aside from Aleppo to the north, the religious and commercial metropolis of Damascus has been a place desired by the powerful. For thousands of years the Phoenicians, Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Christians, and Muslims all vied for control of the city. Damascus has many important architectural sites dating from almost all eras of its history, and vestiges of the past have existed and been valued in Damascus throughout its existence. The history of Damascus from the Byzantine period to the 12th century is particularly fascinating, in terms of its role as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate and the changes that it experienced when the Abbasid Caliphate and Seljuk dynasty came to power. At Damascus, the vibrant capital of modern Syria, one can experience the passion and spirituality of the many faiths that have coexisted in Syria for centuries. The stories of Damascus are a living embodiment of the age of Islamic renaissance; the city has one of the oldest and most important mosques in the world, and it has a vibrant history linked to the rise of Islam in the region. The Umayyad Mosque is a wonderful example of the continuity of sacred sites in the city through the millennia. Although it has never been subjected to an archaeological investigation, this was probably the site of a temple of the Semitic thunder god Haddad, and it was certainly the site of the Roman cult of Jupiter following the amalgamation of Haddad with the Roman god, typical of the syncretic approach that the Romans took to foreign religions. It was also certainly the site of the Christian Cathedral of St. John the Baptist; in fact, it may be surprising to learn that the relics of St. John the Baptist are held within this mosque, and are revered by Muslims and Christians alike. Christians make up about 10 percent of the population, with the remainder being mostly Muslim. A number of Christian holy sites relating to the conversion and work of St. Paul - who is considered by many to be the main founder of the Christian church after Jesus - can be found in Damascus. The longstanding tolerance and respect between people of different faiths in Syria is a noteworthy feature of this exceptional city. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Damascus Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Syrian Capital from Antiquity to Today Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Throughout history, Syria has been dominated not by one great city but by two. Aside from Aleppo to the north, the religious and commercial metropolis of Damascus has been a place desired by the powerful. For thousands of years the Phoenicians, Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Christians, and Muslims all vied for control of the city. Damascus has many important architectural sites dating from almost all eras of its history, and vestiges of the past have existed and been valued in Damascus throughout its existence. The history of Damascus from the Byzantine period to the 12th century is particularly fascinating, in terms of its role as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate and the changes that it experienced when the Abbasid Caliphate and Seljuk dynasty came to power. At Damascus, the vibrant capital of modern Syria, one can experience the passion and spirituality of the many faiths that have coexisted in Syria for centuries. The stories of Damascus are a living embodiment of the age of Islamic renaissance; the city has one of the oldest and most important mosques in the world, and it has a vibrant history linked to the rise of Islam in the region. The Umayyad Mosque is a wonderful example of the continuity of sacred sites in the city through the millennia. Although it has never been subjected to an archaeological investigation, this was probably the site of a temple of the Semitic thunder god Haddad, and it was certainly the site of the Roman cult of Jupiter following the amalgamation of Haddad with the Roman god, typical of the syncretic approach that the Romans took to foreign religions. It was also certainly the site of the Christian Cathedral of St. John the Baptist; in fact, it may be surprising to learn that the relics of St. John the Baptist are held within this mosque, and are revered by Muslims and Christians alike. Christians make up about 10 percent of the population, with the remainder being mostly Muslim. A number of Christian holy sites relating to the conversion and work of St. Paul - who is considered by many to be the main founder of the Christian church after Jesus - can be found in Damascus. The longstanding tolerance and respect between people of different faiths in Syria is a noteworthy feature of this exceptional city. Members Reviews: All you would like to know about Damascus in a concise but brief manner I enjoyed reading Damascus: The History and Legacy of the Syrian Capital from Antiquity to Today. The book starts out by discussing the attributes that led to the formation of Damascus such as the River Barada that divides into seven parts as it flows through the city. The authors noted that the oldest settlements in this region go back to 9000 BCE. The city has been controlled/ conquered by numerous groups including the Armorites, Egypt several different times, the Hittites, the Assyrians, etc. The book shows numerous pictures of various conquerors and ancient ruins. About 30% into the book, the author starts to discuss the Islamic era. I think for the pictures alone the book is quite worthwhile. The book discusses the current Civil War very little and mainly in the context of how the violent events are destroying hundreds and thousands of years worth of buildings and artwork. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Battle-of-Salamis-Audiobook/B01MVA69P7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Salamis Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The names of history's most famous battles still ring in our ears today, their influence immediately understood by all. Marathon lent its name to the world's most famous race, but it also preserved Western civilization during the First Persian War. Saratoga, won by one of the colonists' most renowned war heroes before he became his nation's most vile traitor. Hastings ensured the Normans' success in England and changed the course of British history. Waterloo, which marked the reshaping of the European continent and Napoleon's doom, has now become part of the English lexicon. In Charles River Editors' Greatest Battles in History series, listeners can get caught up to speed on history's greatest battles in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. When the Spartans' famous and sacrificial stand at the Battle of Thermopylae ended during the Second Persian War, the Athenian fleet was forced to fall back, and Xerxes' massive Persian army marched unopposed into Greece before advancing on Athens. The Greek armies were scattered and unable to face the might of Persia, so Athens was forced to do the unthinkable: evacuate the entire population of the city to Salamis, from where the Athenians watched in horror as Xerxes' troops plundered the defenseless city, set it aflame, and razed the Acropolis. However, the Athenians remained belligerent, in part because according to the oracle at Delphi, "only the wooden wall shall save you". Indeed, this would prove true when Themistocles managed to lure the Persian fleet into the straits of Salamis. There, on a warm day in September 480 BCE, hundreds of Greek and Persian ships faced each other in a narrow strait between the Attic peninsula of Greece and the island of Salamis. The battle that ensued would prove to be epic on a number of different levels, as it set a precedent for how later naval battles were fought in the ancient Mediterranean, turned the tide in the Greeks' favor against the Persians in the Persian Wars, and ultimately played a role in Athens' rise to a preeminent role in the Hellenic world. Bereft of much of his fleet after Salamis, Xerxes feared being stranded on the wrong side of the Hellespont, as there was a chance Themistocles might take the allied navy north to destroy his bridge across the straits. Accordingly, he retreated with the greater part of his army, back through Thermopylae and then from there to Persia, and many of his men perished from lack of adequate supplies and disease. Thus, it can safely be said that while Thermopylae continues to be more celebrated and better remembered, Salamis was the decisive battle of the Second Persian War. A careful examination of the Battle of Salamis and its aftermath reveals that perhaps the most important aspect that the battle had on Greece was the fulfillment of the oracle's prophecy that a "wooden wall" would protect the Greeks against the Persians. The wooden wall of Greek ships proved to not only protect the Greeks from the invaders but also helped to propel the Greeks, particularly the Athenians, to a position of hegemony in the Mediterranean that was not surpassed until the rise of Rome several hundred years later. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:57:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Battle-of-Salamis-Audiobook/B01MVA69P7 thebookvoice.com 01:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Salamis Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The names of history's most famous battles still ring in our ears today, their influence immediately understood by all. Marathon lent its name to the world's most famous race, but it also preserved Western civilization during the First Persian War. Saratoga, won by one of the colonists' most renowned war heroes before he became his nation's most vile traitor. Hastings ensured the Normans' success in England and changed the course of British history. Waterloo, which marked the reshaping of the European continent and Napoleon's doom, has now become part of the English lexicon. In Charles River Editors' Greatest Battles in History series, listeners can get caught up to speed on history's greatest battles in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. When the Spartans' famous and sacrificial stand at the Battle of Thermopylae ended during the Second Persian War, the Athenian fleet was forced to fall back, and Xerxes' massive Persian army marched unopposed into Greece before advancing on Athens. The Greek armies were scattered and unable to face the might of Persia, so Athens was forced to do the unthinkable: evacuate the entire population of the city to Salamis, from where the Athenians watched in horror as Xerxes' troops plundered the defenseless city, set it aflame, and razed the Acropolis. However, the Athenians remained belligerent, in part because according to the oracle at Delphi, "only the wooden wall shall save you". Indeed, this would prove true when Themistocles managed to lure the Persian fleet into the straits of Salamis. There, on a warm day in September 480 BCE, hundreds of Greek and Persian ships faced each other in a narrow strait between the Attic peninsula of Greece and the island of Salamis. The battle that ensued would prove to be epic on a number of different levels, as it set a precedent for how later naval battles were fought in the ancient Mediterranean, turned the tide in the Greeks' favor against the Persians in the Persian Wars, and ultimately played a role in Athens' rise to a preeminent role in the Hellenic world. Bereft of much of his fleet after Salamis, Xerxes feared being stranded on the wrong side of the Hellespont, as there was a chance Themistocles might take the allied navy north to destroy his bridge across the straits. Accordingly, he retreated with the greater part of his army, back through Thermopylae and then from there to Persia, and many of his men perished from lack of adequate supplies and disease. Thus, it can safely be said that while Thermopylae continues to be more celebrated and better remembered, Salamis was the decisive battle of the Second Persian War. A careful examination of the Battle of Salamis and its aftermath reveals that perhaps the most important aspect that the battle had on Greece was the fulfillment of the oracle's prophecy that a "wooden wall" would protect the Greeks against the Persians. The wooden wall of Greek ships proved to not only protect the Greeks from the invaders but also helped to propel the Greeks, particularly the Athenians, to a position of hegemony in the Mediterranean that was not surpassed until the rise of Rome several hundred years later. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Salamis Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The names of history's most famous battles still ring in our ears today, their influence immediately understood by all. Marathon lent its name to the world's most famous race, but it also preserved Western civilization during the First Persian War. Saratoga, won by one of the colonists' most renowned war heroes before he became his nation's most vile traitor. Hastings ensured the Normans' success in England and changed the course of British history. Waterloo, which marked the reshaping of the European continent and Napoleon's doom, has now become part of the English lexicon. In Charles River Editors' Greatest Battles in History series, listeners can get caught up to speed on history's greatest battles in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. When the Spartans' famous and sacrificial stand at the Battle of Thermopylae ended during the Second Persian War, the Athenian fleet was forced to fall back, and Xerxes' massive Persian army marched unopposed into Greece before advancing on Athens. The Greek armies were scattered and unable to face the might of Persia, so Athens was forced to do the unthinkable: evacuate the entire population of the city to Salamis, from where the Athenians watched in horror as Xerxes' troops plundered the defenseless city, set it aflame, and razed the Acropolis. However, the Athenians remained belligerent, in part because according to the oracle at Delphi, "only the wooden wall shall save you". Indeed, this would prove true when Themistocles managed to lure the Persian fleet into the straits of Salamis. There, on a warm day in September 480 BCE, hundreds of Greek and Persian ships faced each other in a narrow strait between the Attic peninsula of Greece and the island of Salamis. The battle that ensued would prove to be epic on a number of different levels, as it set a precedent for how later naval battles were fought in the ancient Mediterranean, turned the tide in the Greeks' favor against the Persians in the Persian Wars, and ultimately played a role in Athens' rise to a preeminent role in the Hellenic world. Bereft of much of his fleet after Salamis, Xerxes feared being stranded on the wrong side of the Hellespont, as there was a chance Themistocles might take the allied navy north to destroy his bridge across the straits. Accordingly, he retreated with the greater part of his army, back through Thermopylae and then from there to Persia, and many of his men perished from lack of adequate supplies and disease. Thus, it can safely be said that while Thermopylae continues to be more celebrated and better remembered, Salamis was the decisive battle of the Second Persian War. A careful examination of the Battle of Salamis and its aftermath reveals that perhaps the most important aspect that the battle had on Greece was the fulfillment of the oracle's prophecy that a "wooden wall" would protect the Greeks against the Persians. The wooden wall of Greek ships proved to not only protect the Greeks from the invaders but also helped to propel the Greeks, particularly the Athenians, to a position of hegemony in the Mediterranean that was not surpassed until the rise of Rome several hundred years later. Members Reviews: Brief, Easy-Reading, Historical Account of a Key Battle Won by Ancient Greeks. Length: 55 pages. I've read a few histories of the battle of Salamis. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/History-The-Greatest-Empires-That-Defined-Our-World-Audiobook/B01FDLNX22 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History: The Greatest Empires That Defined Our World Author: Robert Paulson Narrator: C. J. McAllister Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: West condran Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There is so much history to the world. However, in this book we cover the extensive past of three huge and great empires. Those include the Roman Empire, the Persian Empire, and the Mongol Empire. All three had great rises, and then had great falls. One was outlived, while another is known as the greatest of all empires. Which one is which? Listen to find out and grow your knowledge on the rich past of all three empires. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... Download your copy today! bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Paulson) Tue, 10 May 2016 06:57:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/History-The-Greatest-Empires-That-Defined-Our-World-Audiobook/B01FDLNX22 thebookvoice.com 01:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History: The Greatest Empires That Defined Our World Author: Robert Paulson Narrator: C. J. McAllister Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: West condran Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There is so much history to the world. However, in this book we cover the extensive past of three huge and great empires. Those include the Roman Empire, the Persian Empire, and the Mongol Empire. All three had great rises, and then had great falls. One was outlived, while another is known as the greatest of all empires. Which one is which? Listen to find out and grow your knowledge on the rich past of all three empires. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... Download your copy today! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History: The Greatest Empires That Defined Our World Author: Robert Paulson Narrator: C. J. McAllister Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: West condran Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There is so much history to the world. However, in this book we cover the extensive past of three huge and great empires. Those include the Roman Empire, the Persian Empire, and the Mongol Empire. All three had great rises, and then had great falls. One was outlived, while another is known as the greatest of all empires. Which one is which? Listen to find out and grow your knowledge on the rich past of all three empires. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... Download your copy today! Members Reviews: This book is fully informative and the author describes all the instances very smoothly and in an easy manner. I will suggest al I am student of history and I read a lot of books on history. But my curiosity was increasing day by day. I purchased this book for knowing more about the Roman empires. This book is fully informative and the author describes all the instances very smoothly and in an easy manner. I will suggest all history lovers for reading this book. Thanks to the author. Learn the history and improve your knowledge. Perfect for history lovers. This book is fantastic and well written. By the help of this book I have come to know about Ancient history like Greatest Roman Empire's history. Actually, I purchased this book from the wake of my curiosity to know about this history. I am a history lover and I always like to read history tropic related book. By reading this book I have come to know about the Roman Empire, the Persian Empire and Mongol Empire. It is truly the all these three had great rises and great falls. This book introduced me to all these histories. I had read various historical books before, but this is one of my best reads. This book really helped me to improve my knowledge on the rich past of all three empires. I did not feel bored any single moment during reading this book. I am really glad to read this book and by reading this book I am impressed. Poorly, poorly written The author is in serious need of an editor, or at the very least a spell check. There are numerous spelling errors, grammatical errors and sentences that don't even make sense. The book reads as if it was written for and by grade school children, which would be fine, however it isn't marketed that way. The subject covered here is extremely complex and the author tries to make it easier to understand, however he over simplifies the history and completely skips most of it. The numerous errors make reading impossible. Highly Recommended! I read this while I was working in Rome and it is truly the definitive text about the Roman Empire. His glorious dry wit and surprisingly good pace make it an excellent read, dispute the length. No other book on Rome that I am aware of even comes close, and I've read quite a few. It is distinctly classical, but developed something of a romantic flare by the end. If you want an epic stories and glorious social commentary, this is what you are looking for. History! History! History is my favorite subject during my college years. I found the interest of ancient stories. This is a perfect book for me to read on. The greatest empires stories really defines us all. I love sharing this to my professor in college to discuss more of the book. Great one Robert Paulson! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Roman-Forum-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-Center-of-Romes-Empire-Audiobook/B00ZVHZ5Z2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Roman Forum: The History and Legacy of the Center of Rome's Empire Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Steve Rausch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "A circular trench was dug around what is now the Comitium, and in this were deposited first-fruits of all things the use of which was sanctioned by custom as good and by nature as necessary; and finally, every man brought a small portion of the soil of his native land, and these were cast in among the first-fruits and mingled with them. They call this trench, as they do the heavens, by the name of 'mundus' ['the world']. Then, taking this as a center, they marked out the city in a circle round it." (Plutarch) The Roman Empire is the most famous in history, and the center of the far-reaching empire's activities were located in the Forum, a low area between the Capitoline and Palatine hills in Rome. The topography held a great deal of significance for Romans, and consequently so many layers of myth were laid on top of the landscape and buildings that it is difficult to separate legend from actual historical fact. As a low-lying area near the Tiber River, the Forum was subject to much flooding, and even into the 20th century the Forum area could flood upward of 40 feet above sea level. This would factor significantly in the imaginations of Romans, who later ascribed the flooding with saving the city's founders, Romulus and Remus, from execution. However, in the eighth and seventh centuries BC, this did not make for a good area for construction. Previous generations of excavators have concluded that in the beginning, there were waddle and daub huts in the Forum, as indicated by remains of organic food material, fragments of daub, and evidence of post holes dug in the ground for these structures. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 18 Jun 2015 03:02:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Roman-Forum-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-Center-of-Romes-Empire-Audiobook/B00ZVHZ5Z2 thebookvoice.com 01:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Roman Forum: The History and Legacy of the Center of Rome's Empire Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Steve Rausch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "A circular trench was dug around what is now the Comitium, and in this were deposited first-fruits of all things the use of which was sanctioned by custom as good and by nature as necessary; and finally, every man brought a small portion of the soil of his native land, and these were cast in among the first-fruits and mingled with them. They call this trench, as they do the heavens, by the name of 'mundus' ['the world']. Then, taking this as a center, they marked out the city in a circle round it." (Plutarch) The Roman Empire is the most famous in history, and the center of the far-reaching empire's activities were located in the Forum, a low area between the Capitoline and Palatine hills in Rome. The topography held a great deal of significance for Romans, and consequently so many layers of myth were laid on top of the landscape and buildings that it is difficult to separate legend from actual historical fact. As a low-lying area near the Tiber River, the Forum was subject to much flooding, and even into the 20th century the Forum area could flood upward of 40 feet above sea level. This would factor significantly in the imaginations of Romans, who later ascribed the flooding with saving the city's founders, Romulus and Remus, from execution. However, in the eighth and seventh centuries BC, this did not make for a good area for construction. Previous generations of excavators have concluded that in the beginning, there were waddle and daub huts in the Forum, as indicated by remains of organic food material, fragments of daub, and evidence of post holes dug in the ground for these structures. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/728/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Roman Forum: The History and Legacy of the Center of Rome's Empire Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Steve Rausch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "A circular trench was dug around what is now the Comitium, and in this were deposited first-fruits of all things the use of which was sanctioned by custom as good and by nature as necessary; and finally, every man brought a small portion of the soil of his native land, and these were cast in among the first-fruits and mingled with them. They call this trench, as they do the heavens, by the name of 'mundus' ['the world']. Then, taking this as a center, they marked out the city in a circle round it." (Plutarch) The Roman Empire is the most famous in history, and the center of the far-reaching empire's activities were located in the Forum, a low area between the Capitoline and Palatine hills in Rome. The topography held a great deal of significance for Romans, and consequently so many layers of myth were laid on top of the landscape and buildings that it is difficult to separate legend from actual historical fact. As a low-lying area near the Tiber River, the Forum was subject to much flooding, and even into the 20th century the Forum area could flood upward of 40 feet above sea level. This would factor significantly in the imaginations of Romans, who later ascribed the flooding with saving the city's founders, Romulus and Remus, from execution. However, in the eighth and seventh centuries BC, this did not make for a good area for construction. Previous generations of excavators have concluded that in the beginning, there were waddle and daub huts in the Forum, as indicated by remains of organic food material, fragments of daub, and evidence of post holes dug in the ground for these structures. Members Reviews: 'A work of mad discord produces a temple of Concord' - unknown inscription on the Concord by Opimius Solid book if you are either an enthusiast of ancient Roman architecture or a tourist wanting to know something of the history behind the multitude of ruins found within the confines of the Roman Forum. I enjoyed it most for the description of the opening battle between the Sabine king, Titus Tatius and Hostius Hostilius, the mention of the remains of the Tullianum where St. Peter and St, Paul were presumably imprisoned as well as the numerous photographs provided. A good informative book overall. History buffs Wow so much to know....so much of this we learn in school but dear Lord it has been almost 50 years. I was really engrossed in the details that I had forgotten. We all have those desires too remember the past and this is one way to get the facts straight without reading 3-400 pages. Quick and to the point. Four Stars Good introduction to the Roman Forum.....! A good Guide Book for Tourists A good accompaniment of the Guide Book to Tourists to Rome. Outline of the history related to each feature in the present day site of the Roman Forum is well covered. Great resource Having visited the Forum, it was great to read about some of the details. Very well written. Pictures were great and brought back great memories of our trip to Italy.