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Title: Unexplained Mysteries - Ancient Aliens or Lost Technology? - The Missing Tech Behind the World's Greatest Structures Subtitle: UFOs, ETs, and Ancient Engineers Book 1 Author: Robert Jean Redfern Narrator: Steve White Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-15 Publisher: Peffley Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When we look at the incredible feats of engineering that our ancestors were able to achieve, it leaves us in awe. Not just because these structures are beautiful and shrouded in mystery, but because they were constructed on a scale we can't comprehend, thousands of years ago. Modern science claims everything boils down to physical labor and primitive tools, yet can't replicate an effective recreation strategy. Let's explore: - The Great Pyramids Of Giza - Stonehenge - Derinkuyu Underground City - Pumapunku and some more added information about: - Gobekli Tepe - Nan Madol - Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni - Coral Castle - Russian Megalithic Stones bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Jean Redfern) Tue, 15 Dec 2015 23:33:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Unexplained-Mysteries-Ancient-Aliens-or-Lost-Technology-The-Missing-Tech-Behind-the-Worlds-Greatest-Structures-Audiobook/B019CV080E thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unexplained Mysteries - Ancient Aliens or Lost Technology? - The Missing Tech Behind the World's Greatest Structures Subtitle: UFOs, ETs, and Ancient Engineers Book 1 Author: Robert Jean Redfern Narrator: Steve White Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-15 Publisher: Peffley Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When we look at the incredible feats of engineering that our ancestors were able to achieve, it leaves us in awe. Not just because these structures are beautiful and shrouded in mystery, but because they were constructed on a scale we can't comprehend, thousands of years ago. Modern science claims everything boils down to physical labor and primitive tools, yet can't replicate an effective recreation strategy. Let's explore: - The Great Pyramids Of Giza - Stonehenge - Derinkuyu Underground City - Pumapunku and some more added information about: - Gobekli Tepe - Nan Madol - Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni - Coral Castle - Russian Megalithic Stones Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unexplained Mysteries - Ancient Aliens or Lost Technology? - The Missing Tech Behind the World's Greatest Structures Subtitle: UFOs, ETs, and Ancient Engineers Book 1 Author: Robert Jean Redfern Narrator: Steve White Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-15 Publisher: Peffley Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When we look at the incredible feats of engineering that our ancestors were able to achieve, it leaves us in awe. Not just because these structures are beautiful and shrouded in mystery, but because they were constructed on a scale we can't comprehend, thousands of years ago. Modern science claims everything boils down to physical labor and primitive tools, yet can't replicate an effective recreation strategy. Let's explore: - The Great Pyramids Of Giza - Stonehenge - Derinkuyu Underground City - Pumapunku and some more added information about: - Gobekli Tepe - Nan Madol - Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni - Coral Castle - Russian Megalithic Stones Members Reviews: Interesting but too short Was expecting more and newer discoveries, like the Romanian Sphynx or updates on the pyramid in the Bermuda Triangle. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Last-Viking-Audiobook/B00KWGJB16 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Viking Author: Berwick Coates Narrator: David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: With the death of Edward the Confessor, the crown of England is hanging in the balance. And in the north Harald Hardrada, the Norwegian Viking leader, is determined to take his chance of capturing the country. But newly-crowned King Harold Godwinson will not let that happen without a fight. Charismatic and the leader of a mighty army, he is determined to make Hadrada the last Viking in England. And so the bloodiest battle yet fought on English soil is about to begin. At stake is sovereignty, freedom and honour. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Berwick Coates) Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:16:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Last-Viking-Audiobook/B00KWGJB16 thebookvoice.com 15:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Viking Author: Berwick Coates Narrator: David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: With the death of Edward the Confessor, the crown of England is hanging in the balance. And in the north Harald Hardrada, the Norwegian Viking leader, is determined to take his chance of capturing the country. But newly-crowned King Harold Godwinson will not let that happen without a fight. Charismatic and the leader of a mighty army, he is determined to make Hadrada the last Viking in England. And so the bloodiest battle yet fought on English soil is about to begin. At stake is sovereignty, freedom and honour. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Viking Author: Berwick Coates Narrator: David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: With the death of Edward the Confessor, the crown of England is hanging in the balance. And in the north Harald Hardrada, the Norwegian Viking leader, is determined to take his chance of capturing the country. But newly-crowned King Harold Godwinson will not let that happen without a fight. Charismatic and the leader of a mighty army, he is determined to make Hadrada the last Viking in England. And so the bloodiest battle yet fought on English soil is about to begin. At stake is sovereignty, freedom and honour. Members Reviews: Very old England and invasions If you could sum up The Last Viking in three words, what would they be? Historical Adventure Legends Who was your favorite character and why? King Harlod he was the brains who had to make all the tough calls What about David Thorpes performance did you like? Mr Thorpe's performance was on the mark and his characters were a pro's work of art Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I liked this style of book had a full range of emotions I did both Any additional comments? Wish Mr Coates would finish the story about the southern problem Write another book I want to know what happens nope it lacked story and thier was no point and u dont know what happens in the end Boring and poorly done. This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? No one I can think of. Would you ever listen to anything by Berwick Coates again? Based on this book, probably not. What didnt you like about David Thorpes performance? The voices he attempts. It's like listening to your drunk college roommate doing a Monty Python bit. A really disappointing purchase What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? A better story narrated by someone who had even the smallest shred of talent. It was like listening to an episode of Eastenders set in the 11th century, ghost written by Mike Tyson and narrated by someone on day release from the voice-over dustbin of a second rate Hentai Studio. Utter drivvel. If you have even the slightest interest in historical fact, or even hunger for a whiff of realism, this book will make you spew. What will your next listen be? Something to do with accountancy...like a literary glass of water to wash away the taste of a really unpleasant wine at a charity tasting. This book was the equivalent of a 4.00 bottle of sauternes. sickly rubbish that is likely to put you off pudding wine for ever. Who might you have cast as narrator instead of David Thorpe? A polar bear or any of the penguins at London zoo would have worked better You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? Nope. Actually, scratch that, yes - the fact that I can erase it from my Ipod is a major bonus and something to give thanks for. The cover was the best bit. Any additional comments? I suppose this makes my enjoyment of other books even greater - not much could be worse. I gave up in the 5th chapter and re-played Panzer Commander and found it to be a fabulous antidote to The Last Viking. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Africas-Excellence-Tradition-Audiobook/B0036NXVKY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Africa's Excellence Tradition Author: Asa G. Hilliard Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-10 Publisher: Intellect Inspire Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 110 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: More than a history lesson, this presentation will without a doubt leave you wanting to do your own research on African American History. Listen while Dr. Hilliard takes you on the journey of his travels and studies, which will reveal your history as an excellent one that must not be forgotten. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Asa G. Hilliard) Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:51:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Africas-Excellence-Tradition-Audiobook/B0036NXVKY thebookvoice.com 01:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Africa's Excellence Tradition Author: Asa G. Hilliard Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-10 Publisher: Intellect Inspire Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 110 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: More than a history lesson, this presentation will without a doubt leave you wanting to do your own research on African American History. Listen while Dr. Hilliard takes you on the journey of his travels and studies, which will reveal your history as an excellent one that must not be forgotten. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Africa's Excellence Tradition Author: Asa G. Hilliard Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-10 Publisher: Intellect Inspire Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 110 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: More than a history lesson, this presentation will without a doubt leave you wanting to do your own research on African American History. Listen while Dr. Hilliard takes you on the journey of his travels and studies, which will reveal your history as an excellent one that must not be forgotten. Members Reviews: Beyond excellent witty, informative and delightful, only wished it was a DVD because of the all visuals to that were referred to the recording. Affirmation of African history's influence on man. This is a must have!!! A critical teaching record for every black man, woman, and child. Awaken your mind to the hidden TRUTH and forgotten Love it! The content was clear and thought provoking. It is time for an AWAKENING!! Great Lecture! I look forward to further research some of the topics he only had time to mention. Dr. Hilliard's lectures always leave me wanting to learn more. Excellent! What made the experience of listening to Ancient Africa's Excellence Tradition the most enjoyable? I listened to it over and over because it was fill with so much history, I loved it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hannibal-and-Me-Audiobook/B006VI3NOU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hannibal and Me Subtitle: What Historys Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failure Author: Andreas Kluth Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The lives of Hannibal and his Roman enemies are the stuff of legend. But these classic stories contain truths with relevance today: The seeds of our successes lie in our failures, and within our successes are the kernels of our failure. Knowing how to recognize these paradoxes will help us to be more effective at work, at school, at home, and with others. A big new idea book that springs from ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores these exciting ideas by analyzing the experiences of Hannibal and others who made their mark on history. By turns a riveting adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior, this is essential listening for successful people and for those who seek to transform misfortune into success. Critic Reviews: "Realistic and timely, Kluth's book uses historic truths to move us past the frequent traps of success and failure to mold practical, productive lives." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andreas Kluth) Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:38:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hannibal-and-Me-Audiobook/B006VI3NOU thebookvoice.com 12:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hannibal and Me Subtitle: What Historys Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failure Author: Andreas Kluth Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The lives of Hannibal and his Roman enemies are the stuff of legend. But these classic stories contain truths with relevance today: The seeds of our successes lie in our failures, and within our successes are the kernels of our failure. Knowing how to recognize these paradoxes will help us to be more effective at work, at school, at home, and with others. A big new idea book that springs from ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores these exciting ideas by analyzing the experiences of Hannibal and others who made their mark on history. By turns a riveting adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior, this is essential listening for successful people and for those who seek to transform misfortune into success. Critic Reviews: "Realistic and timely, Kluth's book uses historic truths to move us past the frequent traps of success and failure to mold practical, productive lives." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hannibal and Me Subtitle: What Historys Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failure Author: Andreas Kluth Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The lives of Hannibal and his Roman enemies are the stuff of legend. But these classic stories contain truths with relevance today: The seeds of our successes lie in our failures, and within our successes are the kernels of our failure. Knowing how to recognize these paradoxes will help us to be more effective at work, at school, at home, and with others. A big new idea book that springs from ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores these exciting ideas by analyzing the experiences of Hannibal and others who made their mark on history. By turns a riveting adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior, this is essential listening for successful people and for those who seek to transform misfortune into success. Critic Reviews: "Realistic and timely, Kluth's book uses historic truths to move us past the frequent traps of success and failure to mold practical, productive lives." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Wow Hannibal and me is a truly inspiring work that I think everyone (particularly young men) should read it will really help you. The book isn't only about Hannibal many famous and historic characters make appearances in the novel each one teaching life lessons that are extremely deep and surprisingly useful. I guess if you had to call this novel anything it would be modern philosophy. Honeslty, whenever my friends and loved ones come to me with some sort of problem or tragedy I give them this book and tell them to read it. I do this because I know by the end they will find the answer they seek. I can't say anough good things about this book it's really amazing and I highly suggest you take some time out to read it. Entertaining while making you think I loved the rich historical stories and the many mini biographies from different eras. He looks past the individual accomplishment or defeat to judge success or failure of a person over a lifetime. Like statistics he drew his teachings from these stories while someone else could draw other conclusions. Overall highly recommended audio that looks at your own and famous peoples accomplishments in a different light. Entertaining while making you think. Strategies and tactics for Kipling's 'If'. I have always enjoyed stories of ancient Rome, and especially the story of Hannibal. This book gave me a new perspective on that familiar history. Kluth's account was true to the history, but still felt entirely original. The book is littered with biographies of disperse and seemingly unrelated figures in history that are used to accentuate specific philosophical points. I will no longer be able to think of Hannibal or Scipio or Fabius without also thinking of Kipling's 'If'. Interesting book I enjoyed the book very much. The way Kluth combines the life of Hannibal and other historical figures is fascinating. Overall a good read and a philosophical book worth the time. Greatest practical history book This book takes timeless classic historical takes of Hannibal and Scipio along with biographical takes of dozens of other great leaders and distills their stories into concise, practical guides to start living a better and more interesting life today. Most read, and reread every year or so. This is a hidden gem https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Africa-Excellence-Tradition-Part-2-Audiobook/B00374ZEN4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Africa Excellence Tradition: Part 2 Author: Asa G. Hilliard Format: Original Recording Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-10 Publisher: Intellect Inspire Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In the same spirit of his 2002 presentation, Dr. Asa Hilliard does it again. The content is different than before, but if you heard his first presentation, you know what's in store. Learn the importance of remembering one's history. Become empowered with the knowledge of your "Ancient Africa Excellence Tradition". bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Asa G. Hilliard) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:39:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Africa-Excellence-Tradition-Part-2-Audiobook/B00374ZEN4 thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Africa Excellence Tradition: Part 2 Author: Asa G. Hilliard Format: Original Recording Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-10 Publisher: Intellect Inspire Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In the same spirit of his 2002 presentation, Dr. Asa Hilliard does it again. The content is different than before, but if you heard his first presentation, you know what's in store. Learn the importance of remembering one's history. Become empowered with the knowledge of your "Ancient Africa Excellence Tradition". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Africa Excellence Tradition: Part 2 Author: Asa G. Hilliard Format: Original Recording Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-10 Publisher: Intellect Inspire Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In the same spirit of his 2002 presentation, Dr. Asa Hilliard does it again. The content is different than before, but if you heard his first presentation, you know what's in store. Learn the importance of remembering one's history. Become empowered with the knowledge of your "Ancient Africa Excellence Tradition". Members Reviews: Well worth the purchase! This lecture should be listened to multiple times with a note pad and a pen. It's a wealth of information and those who seek truth will learn a thing or two. It is important to do your own research and this lecture will help you by leading the way. Asa Hilliard is the truth!! I thoroghly enjoyed this lecture which left me thirsting for more knowledge about the mother land and my origins Incredibly informative absolutely amazing crash course in legitimate Afrikan history, highly recommended for anyone seeking the truth. A Step in Time Thank you for providing a most valuable lecture on ancient Kemetic history by the esteemed scholar Dr. As a Hilliard. His words and insight have touched me in ways that words are unable to truly express. Nonetheless, I am gratefully for the message and the scholarship embodied in the effort. Respectfully, JHG https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/-Sima-Yi-From-Nobody-to-Somebody-Audiobook/B0764HBMRY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: - [Sima Yi: From Nobody to Somebody] Author: - - Zhang Yan Narrator: - - Yiqiu Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com ( - - Zhang Yan) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 01:33:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/-Sima-Yi-From-Nobody-to-Somebody-Audiobook/B0764HBMRY thebookvoice.com 08:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: - [Sima Yi: From Nobody to Somebody] Author: - - Zhang Yan Narrator: - - Yiqiu Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: - [Sima Yi: From Nobody to Somebody] Author: - - Zhang Yan Narrator: - - Yiqiu Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tutankhamun-Audiobook/B00E8LZK8E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tutankhamun Subtitle: The Mystery of the Boy King Author: Zahi Hawass Narrator: Firdous Bamji Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The mysterious boy king Tutankhamun came to the U.S. in 2008, bringing rare treasures, never before seen outside Egypt. For the millions of fans wanting a keepsake and chronicle of this magnificent new exhibition, this audiobook will delight. Created by world-renowned art historians under the guidance of Zahi Hawass - director of Egypts Supreme Council of Antiquities and a well-known media personality - it surveys 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history by focusing on the lives and lifestyles of great pharaohs. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Zahi Hawass) Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:27:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tutankhamun-Audiobook/B00E8LZK8E thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tutankhamun Subtitle: The Mystery of the Boy King Author: Zahi Hawass Narrator: Firdous Bamji Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The mysterious boy king Tutankhamun came to the U.S. in 2008, bringing rare treasures, never before seen outside Egypt. For the millions of fans wanting a keepsake and chronicle of this magnificent new exhibition, this audiobook will delight. Created by world-renowned art historians under the guidance of Zahi Hawass - director of Egypts Supreme Council of Antiquities and a well-known media personality - it surveys 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history by focusing on the lives and lifestyles of great pharaohs. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tutankhamun Subtitle: The Mystery of the Boy King Author: Zahi Hawass Narrator: Firdous Bamji Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The mysterious boy king Tutankhamun came to the U.S. in 2008, bringing rare treasures, never before seen outside Egypt. For the millions of fans wanting a keepsake and chronicle of this magnificent new exhibition, this audiobook will delight. Created by world-renowned art historians under the guidance of Zahi Hawass - director of Egypts Supreme Council of Antiquities and a well-known media personality - it surveys 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history by focusing on the lives and lifestyles of great pharaohs. Members Reviews: not long enough for the money I thought it was very interesting but I don't feel like I got my money's worth for the $9 I paid for it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Times-19-Great-Works-Summaries-Audiobook/B015RMSWQY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Times - 19 Great Works Summaries Author: Deaver Brown Narrator: Doug Hannah Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This audiobook includes 19 summaries of the most important works of ancient times, from Genesis through the Greeks and Romans, up to modern times. It is a must-listen before delving into the individual works. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Deaver Brown) Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:12:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Times-19-Great-Works-Summaries-Audiobook/B015RMSWQY thebookvoice.com 04:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Times - 19 Great Works Summaries Author: Deaver Brown Narrator: Doug Hannah Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This audiobook includes 19 summaries of the most important works of ancient times, from Genesis through the Greeks and Romans, up to modern times. It is a must-listen before delving into the individual works. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Times - 19 Great Works Summaries Author: Deaver Brown Narrator: Doug Hannah Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This audiobook includes 19 summaries of the most important works of ancient times, from Genesis through the Greeks and Romans, up to modern times. It is a must-listen before delving into the individual works. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/History-for-5th-Grade-Ancient-History-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B009ZN5Q7U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History for 5th Grade: Ancient History [Russian Edition] Author: V. Suvorova Narrator: Ilya Glukhov Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-12 Publisher: IDDK Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In an interesting and accessible way this course introduces students to the era of the ancient world, its events and characters. Please note this audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (V. Suvorova) Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:35:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/History-for-5th-Grade-Ancient-History-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B009ZN5Q7U thebookvoice.com 03:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History for 5th Grade: Ancient History [Russian Edition] Author: V. Suvorova Narrator: Ilya Glukhov Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-12 Publisher: IDDK Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In an interesting and accessible way this course introduces students to the era of the ancient world, its events and characters. Please note this audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History for 5th Grade: Ancient History [Russian Edition] Author: V. Suvorova Narrator: Ilya Glukhov Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-12 Publisher: IDDK Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In an interesting and accessible way this course introduces students to the era of the ancient world, its events and characters. Please note this audiobook is in Russian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Freemasonry-and-the-Knights-Templar-Audiobook/B0083AV6G6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freemasonry and the Knights Templar Subtitle: Legacy of Secrecy Author: O. H. Krill Narrator: O. H. Krill Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: For thousands of years there have been secret gatherings of men claiming to hold a sacred truth. They survived religious and state persecution and still exist today. Many are members, but not even all initiates know the arcane truths that fostered their brotherhoods. Unravel the myths, mystery and history of the Freemasons. Discover their origins and how this clandestine group continues to have influence over the world today. In this uncompromising and comprehensive presentation, we hear hard evidence direct from the minds of experts - not the imagination of speculative writers. Join us as we unlock the sacred past of the Freemasons in alchemy, the occult, stone masonry, and modern society. This informative documentary includes over three hours of startling insider knowledge on Freemasonry and the Knights Templar. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (O. H. Krill) Tue, 15 May 2012 09:07:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Freemasonry-and-the-Knights-Templar-Audiobook/B0083AV6G6 thebookvoice.com 01:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freemasonry and the Knights Templar Subtitle: Legacy of Secrecy Author: O. H. Krill Narrator: O. H. Krill Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: For thousands of years there have been secret gatherings of men claiming to hold a sacred truth. They survived religious and state persecution and still exist today. Many are members, but not even all initiates know the arcane truths that fostered their brotherhoods. Unravel the myths, mystery and history of the Freemasons. Discover their origins and how this clandestine group continues to have influence over the world today. In this uncompromising and comprehensive presentation, we hear hard evidence direct from the minds of experts - not the imagination of speculative writers. Join us as we unlock the sacred past of the Freemasons in alchemy, the occult, stone masonry, and modern society. This informative documentary includes over three hours of startling insider knowledge on Freemasonry and the Knights Templar. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freemasonry and the Knights Templar Subtitle: Legacy of Secrecy Author: O. H. Krill Narrator: O. H. Krill Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: For thousands of years there have been secret gatherings of men claiming to hold a sacred truth. They survived religious and state persecution and still exist today. Many are members, but not even all initiates know the arcane truths that fostered their brotherhoods. Unravel the myths, mystery and history of the Freemasons. Discover their origins and how this clandestine group continues to have influence over the world today. In this uncompromising and comprehensive presentation, we hear hard evidence direct from the minds of experts - not the imagination of speculative writers. Join us as we unlock the sacred past of the Freemasons in alchemy, the occult, stone masonry, and modern society. This informative documentary includes over three hours of startling insider knowledge on Freemasonry and the Knights Templar. Members Reviews: lighweight freemasonry is a rich and interesting subject. the history is long and rich subject. this book does not do it justice. too bad. Please don't bother with this book! This was not what I was expecting, very disappointing and not very informative at all. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Conspiracies-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B0082BPSP6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspiracies of the Ancient World Subtitle: The Secret Knowledge of Modern Rulers Author: Robert Bauval, Philip Gardiner Narrator: Robert Bauval, Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-12 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There are many mysteries in the world, from Bigfoot to Aliens, but some run deeper than we can imagine and are older than time itself. This comprehensive program contains decades of intense research from some of the worlds leading authors on ancient mysteries. International best-selling author, Robert Bauval reveals his amazing research into the hidden legacy of ancient Egypt. Almost everything we once believed about the origins of our civilization is challenged with a startling revelation. Philip Gardiner is a leading authority on serpent worship and has explored mysteries around the globe. Gardiner exposes the biggest religious cover-up in history, as he expounds upon the underlying reasons for Serpent Worship, past and present. He provides remarkable evidence for an ancient and worldwide annihilation of its practices, and discovers the real history of our religious past. Solomons Temple in Jerusalem is reputed to be the depository of the most esoteric knowledge in human history. For generations, scholars and researchers have tried to discover the secrets of its origin and the mysteries purportedly concealed within. Explore the fascinating secrets brought back by the infamous Knights Templar and the truth at the heart of ancient Freemasonry. Conspiracies of the Ancient World is a comprehensive presentation on ancient knowledge purposely concealed from the world by sinister forces with a hidden agenda. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Bauval) Mon, 14 May 2012 20:18:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Conspiracies-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B0082BPSP6 thebookvoice.com 03:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspiracies of the Ancient World Subtitle: The Secret Knowledge of Modern Rulers Author: Robert Bauval, Philip Gardiner Narrator: Robert Bauval, Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-12 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There are many mysteries in the world, from Bigfoot to Aliens, but some run deeper than we can imagine and are older than time itself. This comprehensive program contains decades of intense research from some of the worlds leading authors on ancient mysteries. International best-selling author, Robert Bauval reveals his amazing research into the hidden legacy of ancient Egypt. Almost everything we once believed about the origins of our civilization is challenged with a startling revelation. Philip Gardiner is a leading authority on serpent worship and has explored mysteries around the globe. Gardiner exposes the biggest religious cover-up in history, as he expounds upon the underlying reasons for Serpent Worship, past and present. He provides remarkable evidence for an ancient and worldwide annihilation of its practices, and discovers the real history of our religious past. Solomons Temple in Jerusalem is reputed to be the depository of the most esoteric knowledge in human history. For generations, scholars and researchers have tried to discover the secrets of its origin and the mysteries purportedly concealed within. Explore the fascinating secrets brought back by the infamous Knights Templar and the truth at the heart of ancient Freemasonry. Conspiracies of the Ancient World is a comprehensive presentation on ancient knowledge purposely concealed from the world by sinister forces with a hidden agenda. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspiracies of the Ancient World Subtitle: The Secret Knowledge of Modern Rulers Author: Robert Bauval, Philip Gardiner Narrator: Robert Bauval, Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-12 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: There are many mysteries in the world, from Bigfoot to Aliens, but some run deeper than we can imagine and are older than time itself. This comprehensive program contains decades of intense research from some of the worlds leading authors on ancient mysteries. International best-selling author, Robert Bauval reveals his amazing research into the hidden legacy of ancient Egypt. Almost everything we once believed about the origins of our civilization is challenged with a startling revelation. Philip Gardiner is a leading authority on serpent worship and has explored mysteries around the globe. Gardiner exposes the biggest religious cover-up in history, as he expounds upon the underlying reasons for Serpent Worship, past and present. He provides remarkable evidence for an ancient and worldwide annihilation of its practices, and discovers the real history of our religious past. Solomons Temple in Jerusalem is reputed to be the depository of the most esoteric knowledge in human history. For generations, scholars and researchers have tried to discover the secrets of its origin and the mysteries purportedly concealed within. Explore the fascinating secrets brought back by the infamous Knights Templar and the truth at the heart of ancient Freemasonry. Conspiracies of the Ancient World is a comprehensive presentation on ancient knowledge purposely concealed from the world by sinister forces with a hidden agenda. Members Reviews: WARNING - Painful Ear Splitting Head Banger Music What would have made Conspiracies of the Ancient World better? Never made it through part 3, because it is IMPOSSIBLE to listen to someone speak while listening to ear splitting headbanger music in the back ground, that goes to PAINFUL levels when the narrator takes his 10 second pauses every 5 seconds. This is just unacceptable. This would have been so much better without the "music", but with it, I just cannot listen to it. A complete waste of money. The absolute worst "book" I have downloaded from Audible, or anyone else for that matter. Would you ever listen to anything by Robert Bauval and Philip Gardiner again? NEVER What didnt you like about Robert Bauval and Philip Gardiner s performance? The music is just ridiculous. What character would you cut from Conspiracies of the Ancient World? The moronic sound engineer who decided to put that crap in the background and then raise the volumes to painful levels ever 10 seconds. Any additional comments? This could have been interesting, but they ruined it. A complete waste of money. If you buy this, have some aspirin ready, you're going to need it. Unrelated content and weird prodution values Is there anything you would change about this book? Where do I start? For one thing, this is not a book co written by both the authors mentioned, as I mistakenly believed. This is for the most part an "interview style" recording. Bauval relates his Egyptian discoveries and personal anecdotes and opinions to an interviewer who is mostly silent. Semi-interesting, but no really new info, if you are into the "lost history of human civilization" kind of thing as I am. The second part of this recording by Gardiner is much more interesting but really has nothing to do with Bauval's work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Egypt-Exposed-Audiobook/B003X3A8DK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Egypt Exposed Subtitle: The True Origins of Civilization Author: Robert Bauval Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-10 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Almost everything we once believed about the origins of our civilization is about to be undermined in the revelation of a lifetime. Robert Bauval is a best-selling author of numerous books and has appeared on television and radio around the world. His discovery about the pyramid complex at Giza, called the Orion Correlation, made him headline news. Now, in this unique program, he brings to light startling new evidence regarding the very origins of civilization. Tracing mankind's ancient roots back in time and across the landscape of Egypt and Africa, Bauval points to a remarkable site with definitive evidence that Egyptian civilization emerged from a very different origin than we are lead to believe. He points to amazing knowledge about precession and astronomy previously unrecognized. This program explores these incredible discoveries in depth and brings us up to date with the links between the Orion Correlation, the dating of the Sphinx and this new evidence. Did civilization emerge around 10,500 BC in a place we've never heard of? You decide. This is an absolute must for all those interested in ancient mysteries, Egyptology, and exploring the origins of our modern civilization. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Bauval) Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:34:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Egypt-Exposed-Audiobook/B003X3A8DK thebookvoice.com 01:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Egypt Exposed Subtitle: The True Origins of Civilization Author: Robert Bauval Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-10 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Almost everything we once believed about the origins of our civilization is about to be undermined in the revelation of a lifetime. Robert Bauval is a best-selling author of numerous books and has appeared on television and radio around the world. His discovery about the pyramid complex at Giza, called the Orion Correlation, made him headline news. Now, in this unique program, he brings to light startling new evidence regarding the very origins of civilization. Tracing mankind's ancient roots back in time and across the landscape of Egypt and Africa, Bauval points to a remarkable site with definitive evidence that Egyptian civilization emerged from a very different origin than we are lead to believe. He points to amazing knowledge about precession and astronomy previously unrecognized. This program explores these incredible discoveries in depth and brings us up to date with the links between the Orion Correlation, the dating of the Sphinx and this new evidence. Did civilization emerge around 10,500 BC in a place we've never heard of? You decide. This is an absolute must for all those interested in ancient mysteries, Egyptology, and exploring the origins of our modern civilization. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Egypt Exposed Subtitle: The True Origins of Civilization Author: Robert Bauval Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-10 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Almost everything we once believed about the origins of our civilization is about to be undermined in the revelation of a lifetime. Robert Bauval is a best-selling author of numerous books and has appeared on television and radio around the world. His discovery about the pyramid complex at Giza, called the Orion Correlation, made him headline news. Now, in this unique program, he brings to light startling new evidence regarding the very origins of civilization. Tracing mankind's ancient roots back in time and across the landscape of Egypt and Africa, Bauval points to a remarkable site with definitive evidence that Egyptian civilization emerged from a very different origin than we are lead to believe. He points to amazing knowledge about precession and astronomy previously unrecognized. This program explores these incredible discoveries in depth and brings us up to date with the links between the Orion Correlation, the dating of the Sphinx and this new evidence. Did civilization emerge around 10,500 BC in a place we've never heard of? You decide. This is an absolute must for all those interested in ancient mysteries, Egyptology, and exploring the origins of our modern civilization. Members Reviews: try something else of his. This is not a review of the material but more so the quality of the production.Robert Bauval is an interesting person and his topics are laid out and covered very well. Its just that this particular product is amateur at best. The sound quality could be a lot better considering Mr.Bauval has somewhat of an accent and I found myself straining to hear everything that he says. Whoever produced the interview then figures they are going to add Music to it at all the wrong parts. There is music even while Mr. Bauval is talking. Very bad choice. If you are interested in Robert Bauval do yourself the favor and don't bother with this Recording. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Sphinx-Audiobook/B002V19U8E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sphinx Subtitle: The Amazing Secret of Egypt's Great Enigma Author: Robert Temple, Olivia Temple, Adam Stout, Yuri Leitch Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-09 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Presenting eyewitness accounts of individuals who were able to see the secret chambers before they were sealed in 1926 has opened up a Pandora's box of incredible new information with stunning revelations. Experience their journey into the heart of the Sphinx mystery and learn what the authors have uncovered over decades of research. Prepare to think differently about this ancient monument; you will see the Sphinx as it really should be - as Anubis surrounded by the Jackal Lake. Featuring a bonus interview on with Philip Gardiner and Yuri Leitch discussing Glastonbury. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Temple) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:51:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Sphinx-Audiobook/B002V19U8E thebookvoice.com 01:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sphinx Subtitle: The Amazing Secret of Egypt's Great Enigma Author: Robert Temple, Olivia Temple, Adam Stout, Yuri Leitch Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-09 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Presenting eyewitness accounts of individuals who were able to see the secret chambers before they were sealed in 1926 has opened up a Pandora's box of incredible new information with stunning revelations. Experience their journey into the heart of the Sphinx mystery and learn what the authors have uncovered over decades of research. Prepare to think differently about this ancient monument; you will see the Sphinx as it really should be - as Anubis surrounded by the Jackal Lake. Featuring a bonus interview on with Philip Gardiner and Yuri Leitch discussing Glastonbury. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sphinx Subtitle: The Amazing Secret of Egypt's Great Enigma Author: Robert Temple, Olivia Temple, Adam Stout, Yuri Leitch Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-09 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Presenting eyewitness accounts of individuals who were able to see the secret chambers before they were sealed in 1926 has opened up a Pandora's box of incredible new information with stunning revelations. Experience their journey into the heart of the Sphinx mystery and learn what the authors have uncovered over decades of research. Prepare to think differently about this ancient monument; you will see the Sphinx as it really should be - as Anubis surrounded by the Jackal Lake. Featuring a bonus interview on with Philip Gardiner and Yuri Leitch discussing Glastonbury. Members Reviews: Not a book, but an interview Although I anticipated huge revelations regarding the sphynx and the pyramids, what actually appears is a podcast interview of the couple, who giggle stupidly at nothing, and tell very little of the book. The interview lasts approx 45 minutes, wherafter a second podcast is screened and someone totally unrelated to the title or Robert Temple et al is interviewed. If this was a disappointment, then that would be the understatement of the year. Sorry, not worth it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-Our-Time-The-Written-World-Audiobook/B006X10YXI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Our Time: The Written World Author: Melvyn Bragg Narrator: Melvyn Bragg Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Broadcaster and arts presenter Melvyn Bragg fronts The Written World, a five-part BBC Radio 4 series following the origins of writing from its first appearance 6,000 years ago and exploring how it has shaped the world's intellectual history. In the first programme, he looks at the technology of writing, and how making signs on clay, wood, or parchment enabled the development of human culture. The second programme sees Bragg considering the impact of the invention of the book and examining one of the earliest surviving examples. The third programme examines the role of writing in the spread of religions, and the fourth programme looks at how the invention of writing made it possible to record history and how oral poetry traditions were transformed into the new medium of literature. Bragg concludes his survey of the written word by considering how the invention of writing made the scientific revolution of the Englightenment possible. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Melvyn Bragg) Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:18:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-Our-Time-The-Written-World-Audiobook/B006X10YXI thebookvoice.com 02:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Our Time: The Written World Author: Melvyn Bragg Narrator: Melvyn Bragg Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Broadcaster and arts presenter Melvyn Bragg fronts The Written World, a five-part BBC Radio 4 series following the origins of writing from its first appearance 6,000 years ago and exploring how it has shaped the world's intellectual history. In the first programme, he looks at the technology of writing, and how making signs on clay, wood, or parchment enabled the development of human culture. The second programme sees Bragg considering the impact of the invention of the book and examining one of the earliest surviving examples. The third programme examines the role of writing in the spread of religions, and the fourth programme looks at how the invention of writing made it possible to record history and how oral poetry traditions were transformed into the new medium of literature. Bragg concludes his survey of the written word by considering how the invention of writing made the scientific revolution of the Englightenment possible. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Our Time: The Written World Author: Melvyn Bragg Narrator: Melvyn Bragg Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Broadcaster and arts presenter Melvyn Bragg fronts The Written World, a five-part BBC Radio 4 series following the origins of writing from its first appearance 6,000 years ago and exploring how it has shaped the world's intellectual history. In the first programme, he looks at the technology of writing, and how making signs on clay, wood, or parchment enabled the development of human culture. The second programme sees Bragg considering the impact of the invention of the book and examining one of the earliest surviving examples. The third programme examines the role of writing in the spread of religions, and the fourth programme looks at how the invention of writing made it possible to record history and how oral poetry traditions were transformed into the new medium of literature. Bragg concludes his survey of the written word by considering how the invention of writing made the scientific revolution of the Englightenment possible. Members Reviews: Enjoyable and informative audio book What did you love best about In Our Time: The Written World? The interaction with subject experts across the broad sweep of history covered makes this a very interesting as well as entertaining book. What did you like best about this story? The tracking of writing through its impacts down the centuries was a very good way to tell this story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Esoteric-World-Audiobook/B0036IYM2K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Esoteric World Author: Andrew Gough, Michael Ravy, Adam Stout, Yuri Leitch Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-09 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Enter a world of the esoteric. Explore the amazing roles of the bee in ancient religions with Andrew Gough as he uncovers its remarkable truths. Discover the sacred nature of sex in the Bible with Michael Ravy and how its not what you think. Listen to archeologist Adam Stout as he talks about how our history has been created and recreated by each generation. And finally, journey into the heart of sacred Glastonbury with Yuri Leitch as he reveals the nature of the great god Gwyn. A cornucopia of sacred, ancient, and historical truths is laid bare in this special presentation. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Gough) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:27:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Esoteric-World-Audiobook/B0036IYM2K thebookvoice.com 01:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Esoteric World Author: Andrew Gough, Michael Ravy, Adam Stout, Yuri Leitch Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-09 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Enter a world of the esoteric. Explore the amazing roles of the bee in ancient religions with Andrew Gough as he uncovers its remarkable truths. Discover the sacred nature of sex in the Bible with Michael Ravy and how its not what you think. Listen to archeologist Adam Stout as he talks about how our history has been created and recreated by each generation. And finally, journey into the heart of sacred Glastonbury with Yuri Leitch as he reveals the nature of the great god Gwyn. A cornucopia of sacred, ancient, and historical truths is laid bare in this special presentation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Esoteric World Author: Andrew Gough, Michael Ravy, Adam Stout, Yuri Leitch Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-09 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Enter a world of the esoteric. Explore the amazing roles of the bee in ancient religions with Andrew Gough as he uncovers its remarkable truths. Discover the sacred nature of sex in the Bible with Michael Ravy and how its not what you think. Listen to archeologist Adam Stout as he talks about how our history has been created and recreated by each generation. And finally, journey into the heart of sacred Glastonbury with Yuri Leitch as he reveals the nature of the great god Gwyn. A cornucopia of sacred, ancient, and historical truths is laid bare in this special presentation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Real-Jesus-Audiobook/B0051JNAQQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Real Jesus Subtitle: Legacy of Deception Author: World Wide Multi Media Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-11 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Billions of people around the globe believe in the man called Jesus Christ. Dogma and doctrine have enveloped the original tales of this enigmatic Son of God. But what has been covered up? What secrets are only now coming to light about the life, work, and family of the most famous man ever to have lived? What is the Holy Grail? Is it a Royal and Holy Bloodline descended from Jesus and Mary Magdalene...but that's just fiction isn't it? For many people, the tale revolves around a small parish in southern France and the strange world of the priest. What mystery was he hiding? What does it all have to do with Rosslyn Chapel and the Da Vinci Code? In this amazing program you will discover firsthand, from best-selling authors and renowned experts from around the globe, just what the truth is about the bloodline of Jesus Christ. Learn about the hidden legacy he left behind. Uncover the secrets to the Holy Grail. See the deception created by those in religious power who tailored the fables to feed their ever-growing wealth. For 2,000 years, men have fought each other over these stories. Its time to unravel the truth. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (World Wide Multi Media) Thu, 19 May 2011 13:35:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Real-Jesus-Audiobook/B0051JNAQQ thebookvoice.com 03:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Real Jesus Subtitle: Legacy of Deception Author: World Wide Multi Media Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-11 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Billions of people around the globe believe in the man called Jesus Christ. Dogma and doctrine have enveloped the original tales of this enigmatic Son of God. But what has been covered up? What secrets are only now coming to light about the life, work, and family of the most famous man ever to have lived? What is the Holy Grail? Is it a Royal and Holy Bloodline descended from Jesus and Mary Magdalene...but that's just fiction isn't it? For many people, the tale revolves around a small parish in southern France and the strange world of the priest. What mystery was he hiding? What does it all have to do with Rosslyn Chapel and the Da Vinci Code? In this amazing program you will discover firsthand, from best-selling authors and renowned experts from around the globe, just what the truth is about the bloodline of Jesus Christ. Learn about the hidden legacy he left behind. Uncover the secrets to the Holy Grail. See the deception created by those in religious power who tailored the fables to feed their ever-growing wealth. For 2,000 years, men have fought each other over these stories. Its time to unravel the truth. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Real Jesus Subtitle: Legacy of Deception Author: World Wide Multi Media Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-11 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Billions of people around the globe believe in the man called Jesus Christ. Dogma and doctrine have enveloped the original tales of this enigmatic Son of God. But what has been covered up? What secrets are only now coming to light about the life, work, and family of the most famous man ever to have lived? What is the Holy Grail? Is it a Royal and Holy Bloodline descended from Jesus and Mary Magdalene...but that's just fiction isn't it? For many people, the tale revolves around a small parish in southern France and the strange world of the priest. What mystery was he hiding? What does it all have to do with Rosslyn Chapel and the Da Vinci Code? In this amazing program you will discover firsthand, from best-selling authors and renowned experts from around the globe, just what the truth is about the bloodline of Jesus Christ. Learn about the hidden legacy he left behind. Uncover the secrets to the Holy Grail. See the deception created by those in religious power who tailored the fables to feed their ever-growing wealth. For 2,000 years, men have fought each other over these stories. Its time to unravel the truth. Members Reviews: The Audio Book That Wasn't What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? If this had actually been an audio book about the subject matter listed in the title, it might have been worthy of my time. I don't mind deviations from the subject but this isn't a book period. This is an advertisement for several other books. It's conversations with authors of books in a radio show interview format. I wasn't looking for, nor should I have to pay for, or suffer advertisements for books cleverly disguised as a book for purchase. This should be FREE and I urge audible to refund purchase of this advertisement for books to maintain their own credibility. The subject matter is interesting. I was so disappointed that it wasn't actually a book on the subject matter, or on any of the subject matters discussed in the radio interview style ad. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Atlantis-Audiobook/B00RA331Y2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Atlantis Subtitle: The Lost World Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-14 Publisher: Sector 5 Films Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Atlantis - legend, myth, or the most important missing piece of human history? For over 2000 years mankind has grappled with the question - what was Atlantis? From great sea power of ancient times to idealistic utopia, from Nazi propaganda fodder, to home of the ancient aliens, the full weight of human imagination has been brought to bear on the mystery that is Atlantis. First mentioned by Plato, Atlantis was an island said to have existed in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar and to have sunk beneath the sea. Modern archaeologists have claimed a link with the island of Thera, the surviving remnant of a much larger island destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1500 B.C. With every decade, a new discovery of ancient structures on the ocean floor emerges. Undiscovered Pyramids, great walls, strange man-made objects abound. Explore the mystery of Atlantis and discover the enigma that has captivated the world since the time of Plato. "A mighty power which unprovoked made an expedition against the whole of Europe and Asia. This power came forth out of the Atlantic Ocean, from an island situated in front of the straits which are by you called the Pillars of Heracles" - Timaeus bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Gardiner) Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:05:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Atlantis-Audiobook/B00RA331Y2 thebookvoice.com 00:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Atlantis Subtitle: The Lost World Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-14 Publisher: Sector 5 Films Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Atlantis - legend, myth, or the most important missing piece of human history? For over 2000 years mankind has grappled with the question - what was Atlantis? From great sea power of ancient times to idealistic utopia, from Nazi propaganda fodder, to home of the ancient aliens, the full weight of human imagination has been brought to bear on the mystery that is Atlantis. First mentioned by Plato, Atlantis was an island said to have existed in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar and to have sunk beneath the sea. Modern archaeologists have claimed a link with the island of Thera, the surviving remnant of a much larger island destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1500 B.C. With every decade, a new discovery of ancient structures on the ocean floor emerges. Undiscovered Pyramids, great walls, strange man-made objects abound. Explore the mystery of Atlantis and discover the enigma that has captivated the world since the time of Plato. "A mighty power which unprovoked made an expedition against the whole of Europe and Asia. This power came forth out of the Atlantic Ocean, from an island situated in front of the straits which are by you called the Pillars of Heracles" - Timaeus Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Atlantis Subtitle: The Lost World Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-14 Publisher: Sector 5 Films Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Atlantis - legend, myth, or the most important missing piece of human history? For over 2000 years mankind has grappled with the question - what was Atlantis? From great sea power of ancient times to idealistic utopia, from Nazi propaganda fodder, to home of the ancient aliens, the full weight of human imagination has been brought to bear on the mystery that is Atlantis. First mentioned by Plato, Atlantis was an island said to have existed in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar and to have sunk beneath the sea. Modern archaeologists have claimed a link with the island of Thera, the surviving remnant of a much larger island destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1500 B.C. With every decade, a new discovery of ancient structures on the ocean floor emerges. Undiscovered Pyramids, great walls, strange man-made objects abound. Explore the mystery of Atlantis and discover the enigma that has captivated the world since the time of Plato. "A mighty power which unprovoked made an expedition against the whole of Europe and Asia. This power came forth out of the Atlantic Ocean, from an island situated in front of the straits which are by you called the Pillars of Heracles" - Timaeus https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Bitten-by-the-Bone-Bug-Audiobook/B06XMYNFRJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bitten by the Bone Bug Author: Loretta Williams Narrator: Barbara Bogaev, Loretta Williams Format: Original Recording Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Soundprint Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dinosaurs continue to be one of the greatest mysteries of the world. Paleontologists have been working for years to find out everything possible about these creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago. While they have discovered quite a lot by studying dinosaur bones, there are still so many unanswered questions. Were they warm-blooded or cold-blooded? Were they more like birds, or more like reptiles? Why and how did they become extinct? Producer Loretta Williams takes a "Paleontology Crash Course" offered by the Old Trail Museum in Choteau, Montana. Course leader Todd Crowell teaches the group how to identify dinosaur bones in the different types of rock that make up a nearby location called the Two Medicine Formation. As the group digs together, it also learns how scientists decipher the clues that connect creatures from millions of years ago to the present time. The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Bitten by the Bone Bug was produced with support from the National Science Foundation. Here are some related Soundprint documentaries: The Bucket Produced by: Judith Kampfner Evolution Boomerang Produced by: Barbara Bogaev Gamma Ray Skies Produced by: David Barrett Wilson Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas Science Editor: Ann Finkbeiner Audio Engineer: Alexandra Gardner Associate Producer: Sesh Kannan Production Assistant: Anu Yadav bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Loretta Williams) Mon, 03 Apr 2017 01:03:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Bitten-by-the-Bone-Bug-Audiobook/B06XMYNFRJ thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bitten by the Bone Bug Author: Loretta Williams Narrator: Barbara Bogaev, Loretta Williams Format: Original Recording Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Soundprint Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dinosaurs continue to be one of the greatest mysteries of the world. Paleontologists have been working for years to find out everything possible about these creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago. While they have discovered quite a lot by studying dinosaur bones, there are still so many unanswered questions. Were they warm-blooded or cold-blooded? Were they more like birds, or more like reptiles? Why and how did they become extinct? Producer Loretta Williams takes a "Paleontology Crash Course" offered by the Old Trail Museum in Choteau, Montana. Course leader Todd Crowell teaches the group how to identify dinosaur bones in the different types of rock that make up a nearby location called the Two Medicine Formation. As the group digs together, it also learns how scientists decipher the clues that connect creatures from millions of years ago to the present time. The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Bitten by the Bone Bug was produced with support from the National Science Foundation. Here are some related Soundprint documentaries: The Bucket Produced by: Judith Kampfner Evolution Boomerang Produced by: Barbara Bogaev Gamma Ray Skies Produced by: David Barrett Wilson Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas Science Editor: Ann Finkbeiner Audio Engineer: Alexandra Gardner Associate Producer: Sesh Kannan Production Assistant: Anu Yadav Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bitten by the Bone Bug Author: Loretta Williams Narrator: Barbara Bogaev, Loretta Williams Format: Original Recording Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Soundprint Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dinosaurs continue to be one of the greatest mysteries of the world. Paleontologists have been working for years to find out everything possible about these creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago. While they have discovered quite a lot by studying dinosaur bones, there are still so many unanswered questions. Were they warm-blooded or cold-blooded? Were they more like birds, or more like reptiles? Why and how did they become extinct? Producer Loretta Williams takes a "Paleontology Crash Course" offered by the Old Trail Museum in Choteau, Montana. Course leader Todd Crowell teaches the group how to identify dinosaur bones in the different types of rock that make up a nearby location called the Two Medicine Formation. As the group digs together, it also learns how scientists decipher the clues that connect creatures from millions of years ago to the present time. The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Bitten by the Bone Bug was produced with support from the National Science Foundation. Here are some related Soundprint documentaries: The Bucket Produced by: Judith Kampfner Evolution Boomerang Produced by: Barbara Bogaev Gamma Ray Skies Produced by: David Barrett Wilson Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas Science Editor: Ann Finkbeiner Audio Engineer: Alexandra Gardner Associate Producer: Sesh Kannan Production Assistant: Anu Yadav https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mummers-at-the-Door-Audiobook/B06WP53V9K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mummers at the Door Author: Chris Brookes Narrator: Barbara Bogaev, Chris Brookes Format: Original Recording Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Soundprint Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Long before Santa, Bing Crosby and the Mattel Toy Company stole the occasion, even before Christianity itself kidnapped it, the Winter Solstice was celebrated with seasonal ritual. One ancient solstice custom is mummering. Still practiced annually in parts of England and Ireland, this great-grand-daddy of Halloween masquerade died out in much of Canada and the United States centuries ago. In North America today, it is a popular part of Christmas now only in Newfoundland and Pennsylvania. On any night during the 12 days of Christmas you may hear a pounding on your door and strange indrawn voices shouting outside: "Any mummers allowed?" They are certain to track muddy boots across your carpet, play music, demand drink and act outrageously. Award winning producer Chris Brookes traipses over Newfoundland, onto Ireland and ends up in Philadelphia in pursuit of these rough-and-tumble spirits of the ancient winter solstice. The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Here are some related Soundprint documentaries: Angels and America Produced by: Judith Kampfner The Day of the Dead Produced by: Marco Vinicio Gonzalez and Maria Hinojosa Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas Audio Engineer: Jared Weissbrot Associate Producer: Katie Gott Production Assistant: Jessica Phillips bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Brookes) Mon, 03 Apr 2017 17:53:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mummers-at-the-Door-Audiobook/B06WP53V9K thebookvoice.com 00:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mummers at the Door Author: Chris Brookes Narrator: Barbara Bogaev, Chris Brookes Format: Original Recording Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Soundprint Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Long before Santa, Bing Crosby and the Mattel Toy Company stole the occasion, even before Christianity itself kidnapped it, the Winter Solstice was celebrated with seasonal ritual. One ancient solstice custom is mummering. Still practiced annually in parts of England and Ireland, this great-grand-daddy of Halloween masquerade died out in much of Canada and the United States centuries ago. In North America today, it is a popular part of Christmas now only in Newfoundland and Pennsylvania. On any night during the 12 days of Christmas you may hear a pounding on your door and strange indrawn voices shouting outside: "Any mummers allowed?" They are certain to track muddy boots across your carpet, play music, demand drink and act outrageously. Award winning producer Chris Brookes traipses over Newfoundland, onto Ireland and ends up in Philadelphia in pursuit of these rough-and-tumble spirits of the ancient winter solstice. The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Here are some related Soundprint documentaries: Angels and America Produced by: Judith Kampfner The Day of the Dead Produced by: Marco Vinicio Gonzalez and Maria Hinojosa Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas Audio Engineer: Jared Weissbrot Associate Producer: Katie Gott Production Assistant: Jessica Phillips Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mummers at the Door Author: Chris Brookes Narrator: Barbara Bogaev, Chris Brookes Format: Original Recording Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-17 Publisher: Soundprint Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Long before Santa, Bing Crosby and the Mattel Toy Company stole the occasion, even before Christianity itself kidnapped it, the Winter Solstice was celebrated with seasonal ritual. One ancient solstice custom is mummering. Still practiced annually in parts of England and Ireland, this great-grand-daddy of Halloween masquerade died out in much of Canada and the United States centuries ago. In North America today, it is a popular part of Christmas now only in Newfoundland and Pennsylvania. On any night during the 12 days of Christmas you may hear a pounding on your door and strange indrawn voices shouting outside: "Any mummers allowed?" They are certain to track muddy boots across your carpet, play music, demand drink and act outrageously. Award winning producer Chris Brookes traipses over Newfoundland, onto Ireland and ends up in Philadelphia in pursuit of these rough-and-tumble spirits of the ancient winter solstice. The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Here are some related Soundprint documentaries: Angels and America Produced by: Judith Kampfner The Day of the Dead Produced by: Marco Vinicio Gonzalez and Maria Hinojosa Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas Audio Engineer: Jared Weissbrot Associate Producer: Katie Gott Production Assistant: Jessica Phillips https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Dead-Sea-Scrolls-Audiobook/B00D97T33G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Sea Scrolls Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Gary A. Rendsburg Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 487 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Whether complete or only fragmentary, the 930 extant Dead Sea Scrolls irrevocably altered how we look at and understand the foundations of faith and religious practice. Now you can get a comprehensive introduction to this unique series of archaeological documents, and to scholars' evolving understanding of their authorship and significance, with these 24 lectures. Learn what the scrolls are, what they contain, and how the insights they offered into religious and ancient history came into focus. In following the extraordinary story of how the scrolls were acquired and ultimately published - a story fully 40 years in its unfolding - you'll also explore an almost unlimited treasure trove of new facts and insights. Throughout the lectures, you'll learn about these and other topics: the only historical instance of the Jews ever forcibly converting a conquered people to Judaism; the rare stroke of scholarly fortune represented in the discovery of the first seven scrolls sealed in jars; and the extraordinary intrigue (sometimes spanning generations) that overlays the story of the scrolls. At the heart of this series are the documents themselves. You'll spend a wealth of time reading parts of the actual scrolls in English translation, training your eye to uncover the salient religious practices and intriguing theological ideas expressed in these documents. By the conclusion of the final lecture, you'll have developed a newfound understanding and appreciation of an unprecedented historical find and its enduring influence on the way we think about - and talk about - ancient Judaism and Christianity. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:21:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Dead-Sea-Scrolls-Audiobook/B00D97T33G thebookvoice.com 12:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Sea Scrolls Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Gary A. Rendsburg Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 487 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Whether complete or only fragmentary, the 930 extant Dead Sea Scrolls irrevocably altered how we look at and understand the foundations of faith and religious practice. Now you can get a comprehensive introduction to this unique series of archaeological documents, and to scholars' evolving understanding of their authorship and significance, with these 24 lectures. Learn what the scrolls are, what they contain, and how the insights they offered into religious and ancient history came into focus. In following the extraordinary story of how the scrolls were acquired and ultimately published - a story fully 40 years in its unfolding - you'll also explore an almost unlimited treasure trove of new facts and insights. Throughout the lectures, you'll learn about these and other topics: the only historical instance of the Jews ever forcibly converting a conquered people to Judaism; the rare stroke of scholarly fortune represented in the discovery of the first seven scrolls sealed in jars; and the extraordinary intrigue (sometimes spanning generations) that overlays the story of the scrolls. At the heart of this series are the documents themselves. You'll spend a wealth of time reading parts of the actual scrolls in English translation, training your eye to uncover the salient religious practices and intriguing theological ideas expressed in these documents. By the conclusion of the final lecture, you'll have developed a newfound understanding and appreciation of an unprecedented historical find and its enduring influence on the way we think about - and talk about - ancient Judaism and Christianity. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Sea Scrolls Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Gary A. Rendsburg Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 487 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Whether complete or only fragmentary, the 930 extant Dead Sea Scrolls irrevocably altered how we look at and understand the foundations of faith and religious practice. Now you can get a comprehensive introduction to this unique series of archaeological documents, and to scholars' evolving understanding of their authorship and significance, with these 24 lectures. Learn what the scrolls are, what they contain, and how the insights they offered into religious and ancient history came into focus. In following the extraordinary story of how the scrolls were acquired and ultimately published - a story fully 40 years in its unfolding - you'll also explore an almost unlimited treasure trove of new facts and insights. Throughout the lectures, you'll learn about these and other topics: the only historical instance of the Jews ever forcibly converting a conquered people to Judaism; the rare stroke of scholarly fortune represented in the discovery of the first seven scrolls sealed in jars; and the extraordinary intrigue (sometimes spanning generations) that overlays the story of the scrolls. At the heart of this series are the documents themselves. You'll spend a wealth of time reading parts of the actual scrolls in English translation, training your eye to uncover the salient religious practices and intriguing theological ideas expressed in these documents. By the conclusion of the final lecture, you'll have developed a newfound understanding and appreciation of an unprecedented historical find and its enduring influence on the way we think about - and talk about - ancient Judaism and Christianity. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: A comprehensive overview of the Qumran Scrolls While not as focussed as his course on the 'book of Genesis' (probably because of this study field being vast) Prof. Gary A. Rensburg does a splendid job in introducing the Dead Sea Scrolls in 24 lectures aimed at those who are almost ignorant of this material. He covers various aspects of the Dead Sea Scrolls, from how and when it was found, to its ancient history, its significance and contributions to especially Old Testament/ Tanach scholarship as well as halackhic (Jewish law) issues. Prof. Rendsburg represents and presents the majority view of scholars throughout this course. In lecture 12 he engages with significant as well as sensational alternative views and claims that have surfaced over the years. The course is structured around all of the important Dead Sea Scrolls and Prof. Rendsburg often quotes and discuss these scrolls' content. A great strength that is sometimes absent from similar introductions is the bird's eye-view of everyday life at Qumran that Prof. Rendsburg provides. On the other hand he significantly downplays the controversy that surrounded the scrolls since its discovery. When comparing this course to a similar course in the 'Modern Scholar Series' presented by Prof. Lawrence Schiffman, I find that the two courses covers almost the same content with different accents often complementing each other. Because both scholars are Jewish, it does seem that their focus and I presume passion, is more on the Jewish significance of the scrolls. Prof. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Confucius-Buddha-Jesus-and-Muhammad-Audiobook/B00D99RPF2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Mark W. Muesse Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 721 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: No understanding of human life, individual or collective, could be complete without factoring in the role and contribution of these history-shaping teachers. Now, this 36-lecture series takes you deep into the life stories and legacies of these four iconic figures, revealing the core teachings, and thoughts of each, and shedding light on the historical processes that underlie their phenomenal, enduring impact. Speaking from multilevel personal experience with these teachings, Professor Muesse leads you in an inquiry with a dynamic double thrust. First, you'll get the chance to reflect in depth on the most essential values of spirituality and the art of living, seen from four archetypal perspectives. Second, you'll delve into the historical contexts and individual lives of the four sages, and how the religious and philosophical traditions we associate with them came into being. The lectures serve as a unique window on the origins of these traditions, through their focus on the teachings, actions, and historical roles of the sages who inspired them. In uncovering the original wisdom and practices of each sage, you'll grapple with key questions. How did each man understand the nature of the universe? How did each envision the human self? What did they each see as the path to true self-realization? In words reflecting profound and compassionate insight, these lectures bring the teachings vividly alive as they speak to their essential purpose and as they shed light on the choices we all face, moment by moment, in living deliberately and savoring life to the fullest. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:25:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Confucius-Buddha-Jesus-and-Muhammad-Audiobook/B00D99RPF2 thebookvoice.com 18:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Mark W. Muesse Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 721 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: No understanding of human life, individual or collective, could be complete without factoring in the role and contribution of these history-shaping teachers. Now, this 36-lecture series takes you deep into the life stories and legacies of these four iconic figures, revealing the core teachings, and thoughts of each, and shedding light on the historical processes that underlie their phenomenal, enduring impact. Speaking from multilevel personal experience with these teachings, Professor Muesse leads you in an inquiry with a dynamic double thrust. First, you'll get the chance to reflect in depth on the most essential values of spirituality and the art of living, seen from four archetypal perspectives. Second, you'll delve into the historical contexts and individual lives of the four sages, and how the religious and philosophical traditions we associate with them came into being. The lectures serve as a unique window on the origins of these traditions, through their focus on the teachings, actions, and historical roles of the sages who inspired them. In uncovering the original wisdom and practices of each sage, you'll grapple with key questions. How did each man understand the nature of the universe? How did each envision the human self? What did they each see as the path to true self-realization? In words reflecting profound and compassionate insight, these lectures bring the teachings vividly alive as they speak to their essential purpose and as they shed light on the choices we all face, moment by moment, in living deliberately and savoring life to the fullest. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Mark W. Muesse Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 721 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: No understanding of human life, individual or collective, could be complete without factoring in the role and contribution of these history-shaping teachers. Now, this 36-lecture series takes you deep into the life stories and legacies of these four iconic figures, revealing the core teachings, and thoughts of each, and shedding light on the historical processes that underlie their phenomenal, enduring impact. Speaking from multilevel personal experience with these teachings, Professor Muesse leads you in an inquiry with a dynamic double thrust. First, you'll get the chance to reflect in depth on the most essential values of spirituality and the art of living, seen from four archetypal perspectives. Second, you'll delve into the historical contexts and individual lives of the four sages, and how the religious and philosophical traditions we associate with them came into being. The lectures serve as a unique window on the origins of these traditions, through their focus on the teachings, actions, and historical roles of the sages who inspired them. In uncovering the original wisdom and practices of each sage, you'll grapple with key questions. How did each man understand the nature of the universe? How did each envision the human self? What did they each see as the path to true self-realization? In words reflecting profound and compassionate insight, these lectures bring the teachings vividly alive as they speak to their essential purpose and as they shed light on the choices we all face, moment by moment, in living deliberately and savoring life to the fullest. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Audible at its best Where does Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? In the top five. The course was perfect for me. I subscribe to Audible mainly for the non-fiction. The new Great Courses section is now my favorite.I fell short of an AA degree after the Army because I had to return to work. With the Great Courses option, I can now get up to speed on what I am most interested in, and be in a much better place when I return to school. This course - Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad was an excellent way to begin Great Courses. It was Taught and Narrated so well. There were very few - if any - areas that I wanted to speed threw. In-fact I hit my 30 sec. back button hundreds of times. The subject matter was perfect. It was taught in such a way that I can return to this course over and over, without the dread. We are lucky and blessed to now live in a time that a common laborer can continue to labor at his or her job, yet be able to study these Great Courses at the same time,satisfying our minds while at the same time satisfying our work ethic.I will now keep my eye on any and all of Professor Mark W. Muesse's courses. Brilliant introduction to those 4 great teachers Any additional comments? This book's content is really interesting and the author's narration is great. It's a perfect introduction to comparative religion. I enjoyed it a lot and would recommend it to my friends. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Caesar-and-Christ-Audiobook/B00IFL2GS0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Caesar and Christ Subtitle: The Story of Civilization, Volume 3 Author: Will Durant Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 36 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The third volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize-winning series, Caesar and Christ chronicles the history of Roman civilization and of Christianity from their beginnings to A.D. 325. In this masterful work, listeners will learn about: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Will Durant) Mon, 17 Feb 2014 03:53:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Caesar-and-Christ-Audiobook/B00IFL2GS0 thebookvoice.com 36:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Caesar and Christ Subtitle: The Story of Civilization, Volume 3 Author: Will Durant Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 36 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The third volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize-winning series, Caesar and Christ chronicles the history of Roman civilization and of Christianity from their beginnings to A.D. 325. In this masterful work, listeners will learn about: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Caesar and Christ Subtitle: The Story of Civilization, Volume 3 Author: Will Durant Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 36 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The third volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize-winning series, Caesar and Christ chronicles the history of Roman civilization and of Christianity from their beginnings to A.D. 325. In this masterful work, listeners will learn about: Members Reviews: Superb. Will (and Ariel) Durants 11 volume History of Civilization is an attempt to understand our current political, economic and social system in light of what came before and the progression of events that led us to where we are today. This is volume 3 of that set. Mr Durants writing is bright, sprightly and full of the irony of human existence. This book covers the entire history of Rome from its founding through its fall as well as the birth and early years of Christianity. It includes a synopsis of the New Testament by summarizing the life of Jesus and the actions of the Apostles after his crucifixion and goes a good way to explain the rise and triumph of Christianity over the Pagan religions and of Rome itself. The book also includes a chapter covering the reasons for the fall of Rome to those it considered to be barbarians and the list of reasons given cannot help but give pause to anyone surveying our current politics. The book is quite old (copyrighted 1942) and thus does not contain some information which has been found since the writing of the book, but it is still a wonderful description of the period, the people, their philosophies, religions, arts, writers, politics and history. The book is comprehensive enough to cover all relevant events during the 1000 plus years but sometimes veers off onto subjects that the reader may find to be of less interest. While I personally could have skipped some of the sections covering individual Stoic and Epicurean philosophers as well as the section of Roman music, the book is so varied and covers so much that readers will almost certainly find whatever information they may be looking for in it regardless of whether or not that particular information is normally included in other histories of Rome. The book covers a broad range of subjects concerning ancient Rome although none are covered in extraordinary depth and the reader may want to pick up separate books covering specific areas of interest to find out more about them. As examples the Punic Wars and the Roman Civil War are covered briefly enough to understand their significance to Rome but the reader may want more information about them than is provided here. One drawback of the Audible version of this book is that it does not include downloads of the maps and photos that are in the print version and thus the listener will be missing the ability to actually see some of the items of art that are being described. That is not a problem particular to this book but is a general problem with spoken books and I found myself taking out the print version (I have the entire set of The History of Civilization in print format) and inspecting the photos of the statues and pottery that Mr Durant describes in the book and the ability to do that was a big help. The book is narrated by Grover Gardner and it is hard to see how a better narrator could have been selected. Mr Gardners voice is perfectly suited to this kind of book and it was a pleasure to listen to him. With the exception of what seemed to me to be a couple of misspoken dates during the narration Mr Gardner did a flawless job and adds immensely to the enjoyment of the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-Jesus-Became-God-Audiobook/B00I8OU5XM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Jesus Became God Subtitle: The Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee Author: Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 478 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In an audiobook that took eight years to research and write, leading Bible scholar Bart D. Ehrman explores how an apocalyptic prophet from the backwaters of rural Galilee crucified for crimes against the state came to be thought of as equal with the one God Almighty Creator of all things. Ehrman sketches Jesus's transformation from a human prophet to the Son of God exalted to divine status at his resurrection. Only when some of Jesus's followers had visions of him after his death - alive again - did anyone come to think that he, the prophet from Galilee, had become God. And what they meant by that was not at all what people mean today. As a historian - not a believer - Ehrman answers the questions: How did this transformation of Jesus occur? How did he move from being a Jewish prophet to being God? The dramatic shifts throughout history reveal not only why Jesus's followers began to claim he was God, but also how they came to understand this claim in so many different ways. Written for secular historians of religion and believers alike, How Jesus Became God will engage anyone interested in the historical developments that led to the affirmation at the heart of Christianity: Jesus was, and is, God. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bart D. Ehrman) Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:29:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-Jesus-Became-God-Audiobook/B00I8OU5XM thebookvoice.com 10:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Jesus Became God Subtitle: The Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee Author: Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 478 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In an audiobook that took eight years to research and write, leading Bible scholar Bart D. Ehrman explores how an apocalyptic prophet from the backwaters of rural Galilee crucified for crimes against the state came to be thought of as equal with the one God Almighty Creator of all things. Ehrman sketches Jesus's transformation from a human prophet to the Son of God exalted to divine status at his resurrection. Only when some of Jesus's followers had visions of him after his death - alive again - did anyone come to think that he, the prophet from Galilee, had become God. And what they meant by that was not at all what people mean today. As a historian - not a believer - Ehrman answers the questions: How did this transformation of Jesus occur? How did he move from being a Jewish prophet to being God? The dramatic shifts throughout history reveal not only why Jesus's followers began to claim he was God, but also how they came to understand this claim in so many different ways. Written for secular historians of religion and believers alike, How Jesus Became God will engage anyone interested in the historical developments that led to the affirmation at the heart of Christianity: Jesus was, and is, God. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Jesus Became God Subtitle: The Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee Author: Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 478 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In an audiobook that took eight years to research and write, leading Bible scholar Bart D. Ehrman explores how an apocalyptic prophet from the backwaters of rural Galilee crucified for crimes against the state came to be thought of as equal with the one God Almighty Creator of all things. Ehrman sketches Jesus's transformation from a human prophet to the Son of God exalted to divine status at his resurrection. Only when some of Jesus's followers had visions of him after his death - alive again - did anyone come to think that he, the prophet from Galilee, had become God. And what they meant by that was not at all what people mean today. As a historian - not a believer - Ehrman answers the questions: How did this transformation of Jesus occur? How did he move from being a Jewish prophet to being God? The dramatic shifts throughout history reveal not only why Jesus's followers began to claim he was God, but also how they came to understand this claim in so many different ways. Written for secular historians of religion and believers alike, How Jesus Became God will engage anyone interested in the historical developments that led to the affirmation at the heart of Christianity: Jesus was, and is, God. Members Reviews: Wishing for a bit more meat on the bones "So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth". - Revelation 3:16 'How Jesus Became God' is a good packaging of current scholarship on the historical Jesus for the neophyte. The book basically explores how the crucified Jesus transformed into not just the Messiah, but the Lord of all creation. He examines the exaltation of Jesus from an apocalyptic preacher from Galilee into a figure fully equal with God. He looks at how this type of change happened in Greek and Roman culture, in Jewish culture, and how Paul and later disciples of Christ were influential in transforming their crucified prophet into their risen Lord. He also spends a fair amount of time explaining why it is impossible for historians to validate miracles, a person's divinity or specific religious events like Christ's resurrection. Perhaps, I was just wishing for a bit more meat on the bones of this book or perhaps I was just not that surprised by many of Ehrman's points (He has covered several sections of this book in previous books about early Christianity and Jesus), but I kinda felt like this was just a watered-down repackaging of some of his better, more academic past efforts. Nothing too revelatory or Earth shattering. For me, it was about the same level of writing as Aslan's Zealot. It just seems these books while aiming for a bit of controversy (controversy sells), don't load their books with enough weight. Those who agree with them have already traveled a bunch of this same ground, those who don't agree with them are served a slim dish that seems a bit too facile. Or maybe it was just me. How Jesus changed from the 1st the 4th Century A.D In "How Jesus Became God" Prof. Bart D. Ehrman tackles the question of how Jesus became to be thought of as God from a historical perspective. In many ways this book draws and summarizes a lot of his research on the New Testament thus far. Ehrman's book consists out of 9 chapters and an epilogue. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-the-Irish-Saved-Civilization-Audiobook/B002UZKT86 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How the Irish Saved Civilization Author: Thomas Cahill Narrator: Donal Donnelly Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-22-01 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 564 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this delightful and illuminating look into a crucial but little-known "hinge" of history, Thomas Cahill takes us to the "island of saints and scholars," the Ireland of St. Patrick and the Book of Kells. Here, far from the barbarian despoliation of the continent, monks and scribes laboriously, lovingly, even playfully preserved the West's written treasury. With the return of stability in Europe, these Irish scholars were instrumental in spreading learning. Thus the Irish not only were conservators of civilization, but became shapers of the medieval mind, putting their unique stamp on Western culture. Thanks to Thomas Cahill, this pivotal era is brought back to vibrant life, its personages portrayed in all their seemingly contemporary humanity, its issues simply and compellingly spelled out. How the Irish Saved Civilization will change forever the way we look at our past, and ourselves. Critic Reviews: "Cahill's lovely prose breathes life into a 1,600-year-old history." (The Los Angeles Times) "Charming and poetic...an entirely engaging, delectable voyage into the distant past, a small treasure." (The New York Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Cahill) Thu, 22 Feb 2001 13:08:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-the-Irish-Saved-Civilization-Audiobook/B002UZKT86 thebookvoice.com 00:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How the Irish Saved Civilization Author: Thomas Cahill Narrator: Donal Donnelly Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-22-01 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 564 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this delightful and illuminating look into a crucial but little-known "hinge" of history, Thomas Cahill takes us to the "island of saints and scholars," the Ireland of St. Patrick and the Book of Kells. Here, far from the barbarian despoliation of the continent, monks and scribes laboriously, lovingly, even playfully preserved the West's written treasury. With the return of stability in Europe, these Irish scholars were instrumental in spreading learning. Thus the Irish not only were conservators of civilization, but became shapers of the medieval mind, putting their unique stamp on Western culture. Thanks to Thomas Cahill, this pivotal era is brought back to vibrant life, its personages portrayed in all their seemingly contemporary humanity, its issues simply and compellingly spelled out. How the Irish Saved Civilization will change forever the way we look at our past, and ourselves. Critic Reviews: "Cahill's lovely prose breathes life into a 1,600-year-old history." (The Los Angeles Times) "Charming and poetic...an entirely engaging, delectable voyage into the distant past, a small treasure." (The New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How the Irish Saved Civilization Author: Thomas Cahill Narrator: Donal Donnelly Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-22-01 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 564 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this delightful and illuminating look into a crucial but little-known "hinge" of history, Thomas Cahill takes us to the "island of saints and scholars," the Ireland of St. Patrick and the Book of Kells. Here, far from the barbarian despoliation of the continent, monks and scribes laboriously, lovingly, even playfully preserved the West's written treasury. With the return of stability in Europe, these Irish scholars were instrumental in spreading learning. Thus the Irish not only were conservators of civilization, but became shapers of the medieval mind, putting their unique stamp on Western culture. Thanks to Thomas Cahill, this pivotal era is brought back to vibrant life, its personages portrayed in all their seemingly contemporary humanity, its issues simply and compellingly spelled out. How the Irish Saved Civilization will change forever the way we look at our past, and ourselves. Critic Reviews: "Cahill's lovely prose breathes life into a 1,600-year-old history." (The Los Angeles Times) "Charming and poetic...an entirely engaging, delectable voyage into the distant past, a small treasure." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Fascinating book Yes, the opening chapter or two is on the Roman world, and it's slow. Once you get past that (feel free to skip ahead), it's absolutely fascinating. He gives fascinating information on Ireland, Patrick, the monks who copied all the old books, Irish art, and the unique Irish perspective on life. Worth every penny - once you get past the Roman intro. He does that to give a foundation, but the first time you listen to it, just skip it. Go back later and listen to it. Not titled Very well read. You have to get used to the parts where he alters his voice to emphasize characters speaking, but then again, after a few hours even that turns out to be kind of humerous at times and quite enjoyable. This is not a Fodor's guide to Ireland or even a day by day history of Ireland, it's an account of how the Irish monks saved history in written form (among other things.) While the world was burning all the books it could the Irish monastic leaders were collecting all the works of their neighboring world and translating (even transcribing) them for study and posterity. A society that was once nearly illiterate SAVED scores of written works! (Are you not with me here?) The stories of the Romans, Greeks and barbarians are necessary to understand just how (and why) the Irish managed to save the written texts and thus the history of a great deal of what is now Europe. Forget the negative reviews, for they are from people that wanted a history of Ireland and ordered the wrong book. A rambling but fun listen Not just the Irish - the entire medieval history is fair game for this meandering but intelligent and fun author. I listened to it at a faster speed to save time. Ponderous history This is a quick review - interesting content...dreadful delivery. The narration was either very uneven or SOOOO SLOW and PONDEROUS that I quickly drifted off. Buy the book instead, unless you need a sleeping aid (for which I use this recording). History made interesting From my early school days this part of our history I always found drab and boring. The time of the Tuatha De Danan, St Patrick and the Celts were more about rocks and stones than people, but this book makes a difference. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Historical-Jesus-Audiobook/B00DC8EQOI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Historical Jesus Author: The Great Courses, Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Professor Bart D. Ehrman Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From the late Roman Empire all the way to our own time, no continuously existing institution or belief system has wielded as much influence as Christianity, no figure as much as Jesus. Worshipped around the globe by more than a billion people, he is undoubtedly the single most important figure in the story of Western civilization and one of the most significant in world history altogether. Yet who was Jesus of Nazareth? What was he like? It's a question that's been pondered by people and groups of varying convictions for more than 2,000 years. And everyone with even the faintest knowledge, says Professor Ehrman, has an opinion - with those opinions differing not only among laypeople but even among professional scholars who have devoted their lives to the task of reconstructing what the historical Jesus was probably like and what he most likely said and did. This series of 24 lectures from an award-winning teacher and scholar approaches the subject from a purely historical perspective, with no intention of affirming or denying any particular theological beliefs. He explains why it has proven so difficult to know about the "Jesus of history" and reveals the kinds of conclusions modern scholars have drawn about him. He begins with a discussion of the four New Testament Gospels - our principle source of knowledge about Jesus - and other sources, explaining what they are, how they came to be written, and how biblical scholars plumb them for historical understanding, before integrating them into the historical context of Jesus' life and a scholarly reconstruction of Jesus' words and deeds in light of the best available historical methods and evidence. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 22:46:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Historical-Jesus-Audiobook/B00DC8EQOI thebookvoice.com 12:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Historical Jesus Author: The Great Courses, Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Professor Bart D. Ehrman Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From the late Roman Empire all the way to our own time, no continuously existing institution or belief system has wielded as much influence as Christianity, no figure as much as Jesus. Worshipped around the globe by more than a billion people, he is undoubtedly the single most important figure in the story of Western civilization and one of the most significant in world history altogether. Yet who was Jesus of Nazareth? What was he like? It's a question that's been pondered by people and groups of varying convictions for more than 2,000 years. And everyone with even the faintest knowledge, says Professor Ehrman, has an opinion - with those opinions differing not only among laypeople but even among professional scholars who have devoted their lives to the task of reconstructing what the historical Jesus was probably like and what he most likely said and did. This series of 24 lectures from an award-winning teacher and scholar approaches the subject from a purely historical perspective, with no intention of affirming or denying any particular theological beliefs. He explains why it has proven so difficult to know about the "Jesus of history" and reveals the kinds of conclusions modern scholars have drawn about him. He begins with a discussion of the four New Testament Gospels - our principle source of knowledge about Jesus - and other sources, explaining what they are, how they came to be written, and how biblical scholars plumb them for historical understanding, before integrating them into the historical context of Jesus' life and a scholarly reconstruction of Jesus' words and deeds in light of the best available historical methods and evidence. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Historical Jesus Author: The Great Courses, Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Professor Bart D. Ehrman Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From the late Roman Empire all the way to our own time, no continuously existing institution or belief system has wielded as much influence as Christianity, no figure as much as Jesus. Worshipped around the globe by more than a billion people, he is undoubtedly the single most important figure in the story of Western civilization and one of the most significant in world history altogether. Yet who was Jesus of Nazareth? What was he like? It's a question that's been pondered by people and groups of varying convictions for more than 2,000 years. And everyone with even the faintest knowledge, says Professor Ehrman, has an opinion - with those opinions differing not only among laypeople but even among professional scholars who have devoted their lives to the task of reconstructing what the historical Jesus was probably like and what he most likely said and did. This series of 24 lectures from an award-winning teacher and scholar approaches the subject from a purely historical perspective, with no intention of affirming or denying any particular theological beliefs. He explains why it has proven so difficult to know about the "Jesus of history" and reveals the kinds of conclusions modern scholars have drawn about him. He begins with a discussion of the four New Testament Gospels - our principle source of knowledge about Jesus - and other sources, explaining what they are, how they came to be written, and how biblical scholars plumb them for historical understanding, before integrating them into the historical context of Jesus' life and a scholarly reconstruction of Jesus' words and deeds in light of the best available historical methods and evidence. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Authoritative If you've read Reza Aslan's book on Jesus, or Bill O'Reilly's, and want to see a recognized expert on the historical Jesus at work, check this out. It's not current; comments on the audio make it clear that it was recorded pre-2000; but it's aged well, and to date remains the most comprehensive summary of the subject available on audio. Bart Ehrman has strong opinions on the subject, and he's not shy about voicing them here. But he returns again and again to the historical evidence and to the methodologies historians have developed for dealing with that evidence. These are the footnotes Aslan left out (and the ones Bill O'Reilly, in his rush to market, never bothered to look up). Ehrman's lectures are solidly grounded and delivered with the enthusiasm of someone who loves what he's doing. About those strong opinions. Jesus was, says Ehrman, a millennial prophet (that was, in fact, the title of one of his first books on Jesus). Jesus expected God to intervene in history in his own lifetime and bring about the Kingdom, a Kingdom in which Jesus himself expected to play a prominent role. He expected his 12 disciples to play significant but subordinate roles: in Ehrman's view, statements made by Jesus about his disciples judging people from the four corners of the earth are to be taken literally as a description of his agenda. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-the-Bible-The-Making-of-the-New-Testament-Canon-Audiobook/B00DEK374E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon Author: The Great Courses, Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Professor Bart D. Ehrman Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 303 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What different kinds of books are in the New Testament? When, how, and why were they written? And why did some books, and not others, come to be collected into what Christians came to consider the canon of scripture that would define their belief for all time? With these 12 lectures, get a fast-moving yet thorough introduction to these and other key issues in the development of Christianity. Designed to deepen the understanding of both Christians and non-Christians alike, this lecture series takes as its perspective the historical, rather than the theological, issues behind the development of the Bible. And it's an illuminating perspective, indeed, ranging across issues of language, oral history, the physical limitations of spreading the written word at a time when the printing press lay far in the future, and, of course, the theological forces that were shaping Christianity, molding a commonly accepted canon from the various expressions of the faith spreading across the ancient world. Professor Ehrman recreates the context of the times in which the canon was being assembled so that you can understand what the message of each written work would have meant to ancient Christians. You'll come to see how the diverse books of the New Testament were gathered together into the form we now know, whether it's the four canonical Gospels (whose authorship was only attributed by later Christians), the book of Acts, the 21 Epistles, or the book of Revelation (sometimes called the Apocalypse of John). These lectures are a compelling introduction not only to the development of the Christian canon, but to all of the forces that would play a role in early Christian history. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 11:49:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-the-Bible-The-Making-of-the-New-Testament-Canon-Audiobook/B00DEK374E thebookvoice.com 06:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon Author: The Great Courses, Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Professor Bart D. Ehrman Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 303 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What different kinds of books are in the New Testament? When, how, and why were they written? And why did some books, and not others, come to be collected into what Christians came to consider the canon of scripture that would define their belief for all time? With these 12 lectures, get a fast-moving yet thorough introduction to these and other key issues in the development of Christianity. Designed to deepen the understanding of both Christians and non-Christians alike, this lecture series takes as its perspective the historical, rather than the theological, issues behind the development of the Bible. And it's an illuminating perspective, indeed, ranging across issues of language, oral history, the physical limitations of spreading the written word at a time when the printing press lay far in the future, and, of course, the theological forces that were shaping Christianity, molding a commonly accepted canon from the various expressions of the faith spreading across the ancient world. Professor Ehrman recreates the context of the times in which the canon was being assembled so that you can understand what the message of each written work would have meant to ancient Christians. You'll come to see how the diverse books of the New Testament were gathered together into the form we now know, whether it's the four canonical Gospels (whose authorship was only attributed by later Christians), the book of Acts, the 21 Epistles, or the book of Revelation (sometimes called the Apocalypse of John). These lectures are a compelling introduction not only to the development of the Christian canon, but to all of the forces that would play a role in early Christian history. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon Author: The Great Courses, Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Professor Bart D. Ehrman Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 303 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What different kinds of books are in the New Testament? When, how, and why were they written? And why did some books, and not others, come to be collected into what Christians came to consider the canon of scripture that would define their belief for all time? With these 12 lectures, get a fast-moving yet thorough introduction to these and other key issues in the development of Christianity. Designed to deepen the understanding of both Christians and non-Christians alike, this lecture series takes as its perspective the historical, rather than the theological, issues behind the development of the Bible. And it's an illuminating perspective, indeed, ranging across issues of language, oral history, the physical limitations of spreading the written word at a time when the printing press lay far in the future, and, of course, the theological forces that were shaping Christianity, molding a commonly accepted canon from the various expressions of the faith spreading across the ancient world. Professor Ehrman recreates the context of the times in which the canon was being assembled so that you can understand what the message of each written work would have meant to ancient Christians. You'll come to see how the diverse books of the New Testament were gathered together into the form we now know, whether it's the four canonical Gospels (whose authorship was only attributed by later Christians), the book of Acts, the 21 Epistles, or the book of Revelation (sometimes called the Apocalypse of John). These lectures are a compelling introduction not only to the development of the Christian canon, but to all of the forces that would play a role in early Christian history. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: An Abridged Version of "The New Testament" Course MAIN POINT: The content should've been more focused on the "making" of the canon as opposed to a quasi-survey of the canon. Ehrman's "The New Testament" course covers almost the same exact material with just a little more detail. ____________ Ehrman starts the second to last lecture reminding listeners that it was (I'm paraphrasing) a long and detailed history leading up to the selection and discrimination of books. Yes, Bart! That's why I bought your course. I wanted to learn about that part of Christian history in particular. Problem is, he spends an inordinate amount of time (75%) walking listeners through historical discrepancies in the gospels, pseudonymous Pauline epistles, scribal errors, orthodox corruption, conflicting theologies, et cetera. All interesting topics.. WHICH SHOULD BE AND WERE COVERED IN DETAIL DURING 'THE NEW TESTAMENT' COURSE! Direct listeners, if they would like to learn more about those areas, to purchase that course. This course could've briefly touched on those issues to show there are prior questions one should be asking of the New Testament as well, but it should've focused primarily on particular arguments, detailed interactions with patristic fathers and other "heretics", from the second to fourth centuries, culminating in the Athanasian canon. Ehrman is a fine scholar of the New Testament and a great expositor of tricky textual and interpretive issues. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Controversy-Audiobook/B002VAEMU6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Controversy Subtitle: The Conflict Between Good and Evil Author: Ellen G. White Narrator: Eddie Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-06 Publisher: Remnant Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 225 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Great Controversy begins at the dawning of the Christian era, traces the rise and fall of nations and religious powers down to our day, then plunges ahead to preview the future. And what this book sees coming is not based on guesswork. It is based on a source of predictions that has never yet missed in its prophecies. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellen G. White) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:54:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Controversy-Audiobook/B002VAEMU6 thebookvoice.com 24:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Controversy Subtitle: The Conflict Between Good and Evil Author: Ellen G. White Narrator: Eddie Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-06 Publisher: Remnant Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 225 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Great Controversy begins at the dawning of the Christian era, traces the rise and fall of nations and religious powers down to our day, then plunges ahead to preview the future. And what this book sees coming is not based on guesswork. It is based on a source of predictions that has never yet missed in its prophecies. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Controversy Subtitle: The Conflict Between Good and Evil Author: Ellen G. White Narrator: Eddie Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-06 Publisher: Remnant Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 225 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Great Controversy begins at the dawning of the Christian era, traces the rise and fall of nations and religious powers down to our day, then plunges ahead to preview the future. And what this book sees coming is not based on guesswork. It is based on a source of predictions that has never yet missed in its prophecies. Members Reviews: Must Have Book For End Time Prophecy And Events! This is the best book on end time prophecy and events that I have ever read or listened to! It says it like it is! It is definitely a book that clearly exposes pretention and falsehood in the spiritual realm. Thus it is no wonder that those that are involved in its identified deceptions seek to discredit it or those who present it. Thought overall the narrator does a very good job, it is evident that he was not raised with English as his mother tongue which has been to his disadvantage. At the same time I find that he is able to deliver that which was written sufficiently enough. As a scholar who has traveled and done investigative research work in 5 continents I feel sorry for those whose minds are so narrow and inflexible that they cannot tolerate anything that does not match their level of listening skills. At present I have never found any readings that have been without listening flaws nor is it possible. Pronunciation of words differs from north to south and east to west as all well versed and traveled listeners should know. Those who do not have good enough listening skills to finish listening to the end of the book have missed the most impressive part. Intolerance for the way in which one is presenting information is often a sign of intolerance for that which is being presented. In conclusion, if you are a lover of Truth and desire to know history and what is coming in the near future this is an excellent and illuminating book even with the occasional mispronunciations. historical masterpice this book brings a panoramic view from past to future a must listen Bad narrator good book I hope the publishers of this book consider rerecording it with another narrator. As for the book itself, it was very interesting. It is a history book mixed with inspirational and speculative commentary. It gives an accurate accounting of church history starting around the destruction of Jerusalem. It covers Christianity during the decline of the Roman Empire, the dark ages, the reformation, the protestant movements and the pilgrimage to America for religious freedom. It continues with a general account of modern times and finishes with what the climactic conclusion of the conflict between good and evil may be like. This book, I believe, was originally published some time before 1920, so it isn't written in the most modern of language. Yet as a student of history and avid follower of modern events it is kind of eerie to see that some of the things the book says would happen, towards the end of time, either have happened and/or are happening now. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dont-Know-Much-about-the-Bible-Audiobook/B0050DCKKK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Know Much about the Bible Subtitle: Everything You Need to Know About the Good Book but Never Learned Author: Kenneth C. Davis Narrator: Arthur Morey, Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Bringing to life the world of the Old and New Testaments, the acclaimed creator of the bestselling Dont Know Much About series transforms dry, difficult reading into colorful and realistic accounts. Relying on new research and improved translations, Kenneth C. Davis uncovers some amazing questions and contradictions about what the Bible really says: Dont Know Much About the Bible entertains and astonishes, but more important, provides a much better understanding of the worlds most-owned but least-understood anthology, with much more fun along the way. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kenneth C. Davis) Thu, 12 May 2011 21:00:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dont-Know-Much-about-the-Bible-Audiobook/B0050DCKKK thebookvoice.com 16:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Know Much about the Bible Subtitle: Everything You Need to Know About the Good Book but Never Learned Author: Kenneth C. Davis Narrator: Arthur Morey, Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Bringing to life the world of the Old and New Testaments, the acclaimed creator of the bestselling Dont Know Much About series transforms dry, difficult reading into colorful and realistic accounts. Relying on new research and improved translations, Kenneth C. Davis uncovers some amazing questions and contradictions about what the Bible really says: Dont Know Much About the Bible entertains and astonishes, but more important, provides a much better understanding of the worlds most-owned but least-understood anthology, with much more fun along the way. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Know Much about the Bible Subtitle: Everything You Need to Know About the Good Book but Never Learned Author: Kenneth C. Davis Narrator: Arthur Morey, Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Bringing to life the world of the Old and New Testaments, the acclaimed creator of the bestselling Dont Know Much About series transforms dry, difficult reading into colorful and realistic accounts. Relying on new research and improved translations, Kenneth C. Davis uncovers some amazing questions and contradictions about what the Bible really says: Dont Know Much About the Bible entertains and astonishes, but more important, provides a much better understanding of the worlds most-owned but least-understood anthology, with much more fun along the way. Members Reviews: Great overview of the Bible This book is very educational and shares a lot of historical context to better under the Bible. I am a Christian. This book comes from a scholarly perspective and takes no religious bias. It gave me a deeper appreciation and understanding of all the books of the Bible. Now I know more than almost everyone. Very well put together; fascinating. Worth listening to over and over, and over, and over. Open minded The book covers most of the questions that you have about the Bible . Well put together ,a must read for anyone willing to learn about the Bible decent survey of the topic Any additional comments? This book is a good place to start if you are interested in an overview of the topic. If you are already familiar with the historical setting surrounding the rise of the Judeo-Christian-Muslim movements you might want to jump straight over to someone like Bart Ehrman for a more detailed, more scholarly experience. One thing i did not like about this book was that in several places the author gives historical timelines to give the reader historical context, but he mixes historical and legendary persons and events without giving the reader any disclaimers, and making no effort to differentiate between fact and fiction. All in all the author seems to bend over backwards to not offend believers, and has produced a book about a potentially "hot" topic that believers, non-believers, and interested bystanders can all read without becoming either offended or intellectually insulted. But, this book is definitely a primer, not for the reader already well versed in the subject unless you're looking for a convenient review. Listened for several hours What did you like best about Don't Know Much about the Bible? What did you like least? Listened for several hours and realized that I don't think I HEARD a word......can't put my finger on it.......poor narration or dry story matter.....just did not get my attention for a single moment. Now trying to figure out how to delete from my library..... Would you be willing to try another book from Kenneth C. Davis? Why or why not? I never give up on anyone. What three words best describe Arthur Morey and Lorna Raver s performance? dry.....monotone......forgetable..... Do you think Don't Know Much about the Bible needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? n/a Any additional comments? n/a https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jesus-on-Trial-Audiobook/B00NA8FGVW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jesus on Trial Subtitle: A Lawyer Affirms the Truth of the Gospel Author: David Limbaugh Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 325 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In Jesus on Trial, New York Times bestselling author David Limbaugh applies his lifetime of legal experience to a unique new undertaking: making a case for the gospels as hard evidence of the life and work of Jesus Christ. Limbaugh, a practicing attorney and former professor of law, approaches the canonical gospels with the same level of scrutiny he would apply to any legal document and asks all the necessary questions about the story of Jesus told through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. His analysis of the texts becomes profoundly personal as he reflects on his own spiritual and intellectual odyssey from determined skeptic to devout Christian. Ultimately, Limbaugh concludes that the words Christians have treasured for centuries stand up to his exhaustive enquiry - including his examination of historical and religious evidence beyond the gospels - and thereby affirms Christian faith, spirituality, and tradition. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Limbaugh) Mon, 08 Sep 2014 19:37:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jesus-on-Trial-Audiobook/B00NA8FGVW thebookvoice.com 12:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jesus on Trial Subtitle: A Lawyer Affirms the Truth of the Gospel Author: David Limbaugh Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 325 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In Jesus on Trial, New York Times bestselling author David Limbaugh applies his lifetime of legal experience to a unique new undertaking: making a case for the gospels as hard evidence of the life and work of Jesus Christ. Limbaugh, a practicing attorney and former professor of law, approaches the canonical gospels with the same level of scrutiny he would apply to any legal document and asks all the necessary questions about the story of Jesus told through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. His analysis of the texts becomes profoundly personal as he reflects on his own spiritual and intellectual odyssey from determined skeptic to devout Christian. Ultimately, Limbaugh concludes that the words Christians have treasured for centuries stand up to his exhaustive enquiry - including his examination of historical and religious evidence beyond the gospels - and thereby affirms Christian faith, spirituality, and tradition. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jesus on Trial Subtitle: A Lawyer Affirms the Truth of the Gospel Author: David Limbaugh Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 325 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In Jesus on Trial, New York Times bestselling author David Limbaugh applies his lifetime of legal experience to a unique new undertaking: making a case for the gospels as hard evidence of the life and work of Jesus Christ. Limbaugh, a practicing attorney and former professor of law, approaches the canonical gospels with the same level of scrutiny he would apply to any legal document and asks all the necessary questions about the story of Jesus told through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. His analysis of the texts becomes profoundly personal as he reflects on his own spiritual and intellectual odyssey from determined skeptic to devout Christian. Ultimately, Limbaugh concludes that the words Christians have treasured for centuries stand up to his exhaustive enquiry - including his examination of historical and religious evidence beyond the gospels - and thereby affirms Christian faith, spirituality, and tradition. Members Reviews: I have known lawyers who followed Mr. Limbaugh's path & found Christ too This book takes you on the same path many who have tried to discredit the Bible. I knew of a Jewish Lawyer who in anger was going to once and for all disprove the Bible, what happened was what happened to Mr. Limbaugh. This Lawyer's eyes were opened by Isaiah 53. This book is great for believers & non believers alike I highly recommend it Difficult to follow audibly This is probably a book that should be visually read. while I understand it was necessary to quote chapters and verses, it distracted from the storyline for me. Only half as persuasive as I wanted it to be I was looking forward to a conclusive slam-dunk logical argument from a man who should know logical proofs best: a lawyer. While many of the author's arguments were new to me, and were persuasive; many others depended upon assumptions about the nature of God and his motivations, which of the author seems to accept as universally accepted proven fact. Despite those hollow arguments, the book is a worthwhile listen, although it did not hold my attention until about the ninth chapter. Perhaps a second listen later on will prove more enlightening. I am still hopeful. A treasure trove of information So good that I bought the hard copy for my reference library. Filled with a large variety of information. Great reading. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great narrative, plenty of reference. Eye opening. I enjoyed the way it was put together. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-the-Irish-Saved-Civilization-Audiobook/B002V1K2QS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How the Irish Saved Civilization Author: Thomas Cahill Narrator: Liam Neeson Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-01 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this delightful and illuminating look into a crucial but little-known "hinge" of history, Thomas Cahill takes us to the "island of saints and scholars," the Ireland of St. Patrick and the Book of Kells. Here, far from the barbarian despoliation of the continent, monks and scribes laboriously, lovingly, even playfully preserved the West's written treasury. With the return of stability in Europe, these Irish scholars were instrumental in spreading learning. Thus the Irish not only were conservators of civilization, but became shapers of the medieval mind, putting their unique stamp on Western culture. Thanks to Thomas Cahill, this pivotal era is brought back to vibrant life, its personages portrayed in all their seemingly contemporary humanity, its issues simply and compellingly spelled out. How the Irish Saved Civilization will change forever the way we look at our past, and ourselves. Critic Reviews: "Liam Neeson's rich, smooth voice delineates each element of political, religious, and cultural alliance." (AudioFile) "Cahill's lovely prose breathes life into a 1,600-year-old history." (The Los Angeles Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Cahill) Thu, 22 Feb 2001 07:01:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-the-Irish-Saved-Civilization-Audiobook/B002V1K2QS thebookvoice.com 03:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How the Irish Saved Civilization Author: Thomas Cahill Narrator: Liam Neeson Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-01 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this delightful and illuminating look into a crucial but little-known "hinge" of history, Thomas Cahill takes us to the "island of saints and scholars," the Ireland of St. Patrick and the Book of Kells. Here, far from the barbarian despoliation of the continent, monks and scribes laboriously, lovingly, even playfully preserved the West's written treasury. With the return of stability in Europe, these Irish scholars were instrumental in spreading learning. Thus the Irish not only were conservators of civilization, but became shapers of the medieval mind, putting their unique stamp on Western culture. Thanks to Thomas Cahill, this pivotal era is brought back to vibrant life, its personages portrayed in all their seemingly contemporary humanity, its issues simply and compellingly spelled out. How the Irish Saved Civilization will change forever the way we look at our past, and ourselves. Critic Reviews: "Liam Neeson's rich, smooth voice delineates each element of political, religious, and cultural alliance." (AudioFile) "Cahill's lovely prose breathes life into a 1,600-year-old history." (The Los Angeles Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How the Irish Saved Civilization Author: Thomas Cahill Narrator: Liam Neeson Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-01 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this delightful and illuminating look into a crucial but little-known "hinge" of history, Thomas Cahill takes us to the "island of saints and scholars," the Ireland of St. Patrick and the Book of Kells. Here, far from the barbarian despoliation of the continent, monks and scribes laboriously, lovingly, even playfully preserved the West's written treasury. With the return of stability in Europe, these Irish scholars were instrumental in spreading learning. Thus the Irish not only were conservators of civilization, but became shapers of the medieval mind, putting their unique stamp on Western culture. Thanks to Thomas Cahill, this pivotal era is brought back to vibrant life, its personages portrayed in all their seemingly contemporary humanity, its issues simply and compellingly spelled out. How the Irish Saved Civilization will change forever the way we look at our past, and ourselves. Critic Reviews: "Liam Neeson's rich, smooth voice delineates each element of political, religious, and cultural alliance." (AudioFile) "Cahill's lovely prose breathes life into a 1,600-year-old history." (The Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: Audio Quality So Bad I Can't Listen What disappointed you about How the Irish Saved Civilization? I love Liam Neeson; I love Thomas Cahill's writing. But the audio was SO distracting I could not listen past the first 20 minutes. I thought it might improve, but it did not. It sounded as though Neilsen was rocking back and forth, toward the mic and away from it, as if he were stoned or high. I assume that's not the case because the sound engineers would have compensated for that. What was one of the most memorable moments of How the Irish Saved Civilization? I don't know; I couldn't stand to finish it. I will read the paperback I have tucked away in my bedside table. What does Liam Neeson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He's Irish. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I won't know until I READ it so I won't have to abide this horrid audio quality. It's an affront to Neeson and Cahill. Any additional comments? I am returning this book. Great story...too bad you couldn't hear it clearly What disappointed you about How the Irish Saved Civilization? I love the book, love the history, love the story, and of course, love the narrator (Liam Neeson)... but the audio quality of the recording was so horrible!!! Very difficult to understand, especially when played over my car's speakers through the AUX. Other audible selections have no problems whatsoever with that. But this one was ghastly. I spent so much time trying to make the audio understandable, I missed half the telling of it. What a shame. :-( Would you be willing to try another one of Liam Neesons performances? YES! But ONLY on a better quality recording!!! What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Frustration... that I could not hear it clearly. Exceptional Audiobook I have about 500 audio books. I count this one in my top 5. Liam Neeson's reading is brilliant and poetic. For anyone interested in history this book is an absolute must have. Liam does a great job, so does Cahill. I found this book interesting as a History major with a focus on the middle ages. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Forgery-and-Counterforgery-Audiobook/B00HQ04QO8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forgery and Counterforgery Subtitle: The Use of Literary Deceit in Early Christian Polemics Author: Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Arguably the most distinctive feature of the early Christian literature," writes Bart Ehrman, "is the degree to which it was forged." The Homilies and Recognitions of Clement; Paul's letters to and from Seneca; Gospels by Peter, Thomas, and Philip; Jesus' correspondence with Abgar, letters by Peter and Paul in the New Testament - all forgeries. To cite just a few examples. Forgery and Counterforgery is the first comprehensive study of early Christian pseudepigrapha ever produced in English. In it, Ehrman argues that ancient critics - pagan, Jewish, and Christian - understood false authorial claims to be a form of literary deceit, and thus forgeries. Ehrman considers the extent of the phenomenon, the "intention" and motivations of ancient Greek, Roman, and Jewish forgers, and reactions to their work once detected. He also assesses the criteria ancient critics applied to expose forgeries and the techniques forgers used to avoid detection. With the wider practices of the ancient world as backdrop, Ehrman then focuses on early Christian polemics, as various Christian authors forged documents in order to lend their ideas a veneer of authority in literary battles waged with pagans, Jews, and, most importantly, with one another in internecine disputes over doctrine and practice. In some instances a forger directed his work against views found in another forgery, creating thereby a "counter-forgery." Ehrman's evaluation of polemical forgeries starts with those of the New Testament (nearly half of whose books make a false authorial claim) up through the Pseudo-Ignatian epistles and the Apostolic Constitutions at the end of the fourth century. Shining light on an important but overlooked feature of the early Christian world, Forgery and Counterforgery explores the possible motivations of the deceivers who produced these writings, situating their practice within ancient Christian discourses on lying and deceit. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bart D. Ehrman) Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:19:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Forgery-and-Counterforgery-Audiobook/B00HQ04QO8 thebookvoice.com 25:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forgery and Counterforgery Subtitle: The Use of Literary Deceit in Early Christian Polemics Author: Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Arguably the most distinctive feature of the early Christian literature," writes Bart Ehrman, "is the degree to which it was forged." The Homilies and Recognitions of Clement; Paul's letters to and from Seneca; Gospels by Peter, Thomas, and Philip; Jesus' correspondence with Abgar, letters by Peter and Paul in the New Testament - all forgeries. To cite just a few examples. Forgery and Counterforgery is the first comprehensive study of early Christian pseudepigrapha ever produced in English. In it, Ehrman argues that ancient critics - pagan, Jewish, and Christian - understood false authorial claims to be a form of literary deceit, and thus forgeries. Ehrman considers the extent of the phenomenon, the "intention" and motivations of ancient Greek, Roman, and Jewish forgers, and reactions to their work once detected. He also assesses the criteria ancient critics applied to expose forgeries and the techniques forgers used to avoid detection. With the wider practices of the ancient world as backdrop, Ehrman then focuses on early Christian polemics, as various Christian authors forged documents in order to lend their ideas a veneer of authority in literary battles waged with pagans, Jews, and, most importantly, with one another in internecine disputes over doctrine and practice. In some instances a forger directed his work against views found in another forgery, creating thereby a "counter-forgery." Ehrman's evaluation of polemical forgeries starts with those of the New Testament (nearly half of whose books make a false authorial claim) up through the Pseudo-Ignatian epistles and the Apostolic Constitutions at the end of the fourth century. Shining light on an important but overlooked feature of the early Christian world, Forgery and Counterforgery explores the possible motivations of the deceivers who produced these writings, situating their practice within ancient Christian discourses on lying and deceit. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forgery and Counterforgery Subtitle: The Use of Literary Deceit in Early Christian Polemics Author: Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Arguably the most distinctive feature of the early Christian literature," writes Bart Ehrman, "is the degree to which it was forged." The Homilies and Recognitions of Clement; Paul's letters to and from Seneca; Gospels by Peter, Thomas, and Philip; Jesus' correspondence with Abgar, letters by Peter and Paul in the New Testament - all forgeries. To cite just a few examples. Forgery and Counterforgery is the first comprehensive study of early Christian pseudepigrapha ever produced in English. In it, Ehrman argues that ancient critics - pagan, Jewish, and Christian - understood false authorial claims to be a form of literary deceit, and thus forgeries. Ehrman considers the extent of the phenomenon, the "intention" and motivations of ancient Greek, Roman, and Jewish forgers, and reactions to their work once detected. He also assesses the criteria ancient critics applied to expose forgeries and the techniques forgers used to avoid detection. With the wider practices of the ancient world as backdrop, Ehrman then focuses on early Christian polemics, as various Christian authors forged documents in order to lend their ideas a veneer of authority in literary battles waged with pagans, Jews, and, most importantly, with one another in internecine disputes over doctrine and practice. In some instances a forger directed his work against views found in another forgery, creating thereby a "counter-forgery." Ehrman's evaluation of polemical forgeries starts with those of the New Testament (nearly half of whose books make a false authorial claim) up through the Pseudo-Ignatian epistles and the Apostolic Constitutions at the end of the fourth century. Shining light on an important but overlooked feature of the early Christian world, Forgery and Counterforgery explores the possible motivations of the deceivers who produced these writings, situating their practice within ancient Christian discourses on lying and deceit. Members Reviews: Needs to learn to pronounce big words What made the experience of listening to Forgery and Counterforgery the most enjoyable? It's an interesting read on early forgeries and the attitudes to them What three words best describe Noah Michael Levines performance? A scholarly work like this needs a reader who can actually correctly pronounce big words. It was jarring to hear something and to have to think about what word was meant. I thought maybe it was me until I went online to check the pronunciation of some. And even every day words could be wrong. Entrance from context meaning to bewitch was pronounced as if it meant entry way. Someone who reads professionally should know, even if they get the vowels wrong, that when a noun and a verb look alike, the stress will go on the first syllable for the noun and the second for the verb. His style wasn't bad but he was the wrong pick for this work. Hard Hitter Very convincing. Very thorough as always. Narrator is pretty weak. It takes a while to get past his inflection. He has some embarrassing pronunciation mistakes. Clearly does not know who Joseph of Arimathea is or Josephus. Good content, poor reading The readers cadence is odd, and his inflection flat. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Prophets-and-Kings-Audiobook/B002V1M3BU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prophets and Kings Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of a Chosen Nation Author: Ellen G. White Narrator: Eddie Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-06 Publisher: Remnant Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Prophets and Kings is volume two of a five-volume set that covers human history from the beginning of our time and on into the future. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellen G. White) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:25:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Prophets-and-Kings-Audiobook/B002V1M3BU thebookvoice.com 19:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prophets and Kings Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of a Chosen Nation Author: Ellen G. White Narrator: Eddie Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-06 Publisher: Remnant Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Prophets and Kings is volume two of a five-volume set that covers human history from the beginning of our time and on into the future. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prophets and Kings Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of a Chosen Nation Author: Ellen G. White Narrator: Eddie Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-06 Publisher: Remnant Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Prophets and Kings is volume two of a five-volume set that covers human history from the beginning of our time and on into the future. Members Reviews: try it reading sometimes you get sleep and i was searching for audiobook of ellen g white i've found in other site but it is so expensive. when i found this im so happy that there is much cheaper site.Im very happy and i like the voice of the narrator its clear and nice background sound. Sweeping Biblical Epic Prophets and Kings is a masterful and sweeping epic of Israel's history, from Solomon to the last Old Testament prophets. The author's grasp of the varied themes is truly impressive and she brings out practical spiritual lessons that can promote spiritual growth. A great follow up Not as good as the first, but still a must read if your a 7th day adventist Does not work Amazon's Audible app Bought it in audible where it worked fine as I combined audible with my Amazon app account and downloaded it to the Amazon's Audible app, it stop working. I can't even get it to start. In fact none of the books I bought in audible work with the Amazon's Audible app. Not as presented This audi book reads like the author just took the bible with minimum additional research. He pesents it as a modern day sermon. I felt as if I were a fundimentalist church with God and religion as the answer to everyting. Not was I was expecting, struggled throught the first part and could not continue with rest. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-War-Scroll-The-War-of-the-Sons-of-Light-Against-the-Sons-of-Darkness-Audiobook/B07932VQYZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The War Scroll: The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness Subtitle: History, Symbols, Texts, and Commentary Author: Joseph Lumpkin Narrator: Dennis Logan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Fifth Estate Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Following in the apocalyptic visions of Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation, The War Scroll reveals the conflict between good and evil in the final days of mankind. Popularly known as "The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness", The War Scroll is one of the seven original Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in Qumran in 1947 and holds the Qumran library designator of "1QM", meaning it was produced from the dig of cave one. The War Scroll is a very important piece of literature in our understanding of the concepts of divine justice and retribution held by the Jewish community of the Essenes and the Qumran Community in the time of Jewish persecution by Rome. The scroll reflects a belief that in the end times, evil would be eradicated by the Power of God and his Sons of Light. The Qumran community saw itself as a righteous light in the world, solidly on the side of good. As Gods army, they would fight evil in the world, and with God's help, through his agent, Michael the Archangel, they would win the battle against the Sons of Darkness and bring back righteousness and peace. The text is replete with parallel biblical and apocryphal verses, commentary, and references to numerical symbolism, all intended to lead the listener into an appreciation and understanding of the text. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph Lumpkin) Fri, 19 Jan 2018 06:31:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-War-Scroll-The-War-of-the-Sons-of-Light-Against-the-Sons-of-Darkness-Audiobook/B07932VQYZ thebookvoice.com 05:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The War Scroll: The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness Subtitle: History, Symbols, Texts, and Commentary Author: Joseph Lumpkin Narrator: Dennis Logan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Fifth Estate Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Following in the apocalyptic visions of Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation, The War Scroll reveals the conflict between good and evil in the final days of mankind. Popularly known as "The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness", The War Scroll is one of the seven original Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in Qumran in 1947 and holds the Qumran library designator of "1QM", meaning it was produced from the dig of cave one. The War Scroll is a very important piece of literature in our understanding of the concepts of divine justice and retribution held by the Jewish community of the Essenes and the Qumran Community in the time of Jewish persecution by Rome. The scroll reflects a belief that in the end times, evil would be eradicated by the Power of God and his Sons of Light. The Qumran community saw itself as a righteous light in the world, solidly on the side of good. As Gods army, they would fight evil in the world, and with God's help, through his agent, Michael the Archangel, they would win the battle against the Sons of Darkness and bring back righteousness and peace. The text is replete with parallel biblical and apocryphal verses, commentary, and references to numerical symbolism, all intended to lead the listener into an appreciation and understanding of the text. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The War Scroll: The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness Subtitle: History, Symbols, Texts, and Commentary Author: Joseph Lumpkin Narrator: Dennis Logan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Fifth Estate Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Following in the apocalyptic visions of Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation, The War Scroll reveals the conflict between good and evil in the final days of mankind. Popularly known as "The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness", The War Scroll is one of the seven original Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in Qumran in 1947 and holds the Qumran library designator of "1QM", meaning it was produced from the dig of cave one. The War Scroll is a very important piece of literature in our understanding of the concepts of divine justice and retribution held by the Jewish community of the Essenes and the Qumran Community in the time of Jewish persecution by Rome. The scroll reflects a belief that in the end times, evil would be eradicated by the Power of God and his Sons of Light. The Qumran community saw itself as a righteous light in the world, solidly on the side of good. As Gods army, they would fight evil in the world, and with God's help, through his agent, Michael the Archangel, they would win the battle against the Sons of Darkness and bring back righteousness and peace. The text is replete with parallel biblical and apocryphal verses, commentary, and references to numerical symbolism, all intended to lead the listener into an appreciation and understanding of the text. Members Reviews: ... Sea Scroll discovery to help you when you feel like you're being bombarded with troubles Powerful Dead Sea Scroll discovery to help you when you feel like you're being bombarded with troubles. The phrases that were written on banners during war are useful to say & take in to boost your confidence in fighting all of life's battles. Each phrase memorized & spoken remind you of who you are...a Child of God. A Must Read Informative and enlightening, easy read with complex thoughts. Five Stars a necessary continuation for Enochian Studies. Four Stars Interesting but repetitive. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-World-Religions-Judaism-Audiobook/B00DC5TL5A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great World Religions: Judaism Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Isaiah M. Gafni Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What is the essence of Judaism? Is it the Ten Commandments, given by God to Israel at Mount Sinai? Or is it the totality of teachings in the Hebrew Bible? Or is it symbolized by something outside the Bible? Find out with this illuminating 12-lecture investigation of the fundamental concepts, beliefs, issues, and themes in the ever-changing, 4,000-year-old saga of Judaism, one of the world's most ancient and influential faiths. Throughout the lectures, you'll study Judaism from within - as it was understood by its adherents in the past and by those who practice or identify with Judaism today. This series covers the critical stages of Jewish history; the centrality of such books as the Torah, Talmud, Midrash, and Mishna; the manner in which the Jewish calendar and Jewish law, or Halakha, define daily life; and much more. It also illustrates how Judaism reinvented itself by embracing the rabbinical tradition after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E. and considers the thinking of such philosophers as Philo of Alexandria and Moses Maimonides. Here are just a few of many fascinating facts and insights you'll glean from learning with these lectures. Among many Jews today the Hebrew Bible is known by the Hebrew acronym TaNaKH, which is composed of the first Hebrew letters in each of the three component parts of the Bible. Judaism's calendar is arguably the most important unifying factor in what is otherwise a frequently fragmented religious community (the key to the calendar is that it is both lunar and solar). Judaism has no dogma or creed in the Christian sense. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 23:27:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-World-Religions-Judaism-Audiobook/B00DC5TL5A thebookvoice.com 06:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great World Religions: Judaism Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Isaiah M. Gafni Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What is the essence of Judaism? Is it the Ten Commandments, given by God to Israel at Mount Sinai? Or is it the totality of teachings in the Hebrew Bible? Or is it symbolized by something outside the Bible? Find out with this illuminating 12-lecture investigation of the fundamental concepts, beliefs, issues, and themes in the ever-changing, 4,000-year-old saga of Judaism, one of the world's most ancient and influential faiths. Throughout the lectures, you'll study Judaism from within - as it was understood by its adherents in the past and by those who practice or identify with Judaism today. This series covers the critical stages of Jewish history; the centrality of such books as the Torah, Talmud, Midrash, and Mishna; the manner in which the Jewish calendar and Jewish law, or Halakha, define daily life; and much more. It also illustrates how Judaism reinvented itself by embracing the rabbinical tradition after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E. and considers the thinking of such philosophers as Philo of Alexandria and Moses Maimonides. Here are just a few of many fascinating facts and insights you'll glean from learning with these lectures. Among many Jews today the Hebrew Bible is known by the Hebrew acronym TaNaKH, which is composed of the first Hebrew letters in each of the three component parts of the Bible. Judaism's calendar is arguably the most important unifying factor in what is otherwise a frequently fragmented religious community (the key to the calendar is that it is both lunar and solar). Judaism has no dogma or creed in the Christian sense. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great World Religions: Judaism Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Isaiah M. Gafni Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What is the essence of Judaism? Is it the Ten Commandments, given by God to Israel at Mount Sinai? Or is it the totality of teachings in the Hebrew Bible? Or is it symbolized by something outside the Bible? Find out with this illuminating 12-lecture investigation of the fundamental concepts, beliefs, issues, and themes in the ever-changing, 4,000-year-old saga of Judaism, one of the world's most ancient and influential faiths. Throughout the lectures, you'll study Judaism from within - as it was understood by its adherents in the past and by those who practice or identify with Judaism today. This series covers the critical stages of Jewish history; the centrality of such books as the Torah, Talmud, Midrash, and Mishna; the manner in which the Jewish calendar and Jewish law, or Halakha, define daily life; and much more. It also illustrates how Judaism reinvented itself by embracing the rabbinical tradition after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E. and considers the thinking of such philosophers as Philo of Alexandria and Moses Maimonides. Here are just a few of many fascinating facts and insights you'll glean from learning with these lectures. Among many Jews today the Hebrew Bible is known by the Hebrew acronym TaNaKH, which is composed of the first Hebrew letters in each of the three component parts of the Bible. Judaism's calendar is arguably the most important unifying factor in what is otherwise a frequently fragmented religious community (the key to the calendar is that it is both lunar and solar). Judaism has no dogma or creed in the Christian sense. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: The Oldest Religion of the Book Explained This course opened my eyes on the belief system of Judaism. The professor is probably the most qualified in this course than all the other Great World Religions courses, because it seems that he is a devout practitioner. Narrator / Author not a good story teller So although the story and history is always good to learn and respect, the delivery of this text left alot to be desired. I have listened to several books / lectures from Great Courses and this narration was by far the worst. Love the series and this will not deter me from continuing on my theological quest for knowledge of world religions, but I will avoid this person by all costs in the future. awesome What a great way to learn about Judaism! I reccomend for anyone interested in knowledge ir conversion. Understand the origins of the Bible Very interesting course on the history of Judaism.. I learned many new Ew and important things. Great lectures The lectures are great, although the themes are a bit repetitive at the expense of depth. Very informative overall. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Creating-Christ-Audiobook/B01MXJ3T3Z Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Creating Christ Subtitle: How Roman Emperors Invented Christianity Author: C. W. Fahy, James S. Valliant Narrator: Chris MacDonnell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-16 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This explosive work of history unearths clues that finally demonstrate the truth about one of the world's great religions: that it was born out of the conflict between the Romans and messianic Jews who fought a bitter war with each other during the first century. The Romans employed a tactic they routinely used to conquer and absorb other nations: they grafted their imperial rule onto the religion of the conquered. After 30 years of research, authors James S. Valliant and C.W. Fahy present irrefutable archaeological and textual evidence that proves Christianity was created by Roman Caesars in this book that breaks new ground in Christian scholarship and is destined to change the way the world looks at ancient religions forever. Inherited from a long-past era of tyranny, war and deliberate religious fraud, could Christianity have been created for an entirely different purpose than we have been lead to believe? Praised by scholars like Dead Sea Scrolls translator Robert Eisenman (James the Brother of Jesus), this exhaustive synthesis of historical detective work integrates all of the ancient sources about the earliest Christians and reveals new archaeological evidence for the first time. And, despite the fable presented in current best sellers like Bill O'Reilly's Killing Jesus, the evidence presented in Creating Christ is irrefutable: Christianity was invented by Roman Emperors. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. W. Fahy) Mon, 14 Nov 2016 18:11:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Creating-Christ-Audiobook/B01MXJ3T3Z thebookvoice.com 11:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Creating Christ Subtitle: How Roman Emperors Invented Christianity Author: C. W. Fahy, James S. Valliant Narrator: Chris MacDonnell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-16 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This explosive work of history unearths clues that finally demonstrate the truth about one of the world's great religions: that it was born out of the conflict between the Romans and messianic Jews who fought a bitter war with each other during the first century. The Romans employed a tactic they routinely used to conquer and absorb other nations: they grafted their imperial rule onto the religion of the conquered. After 30 years of research, authors James S. Valliant and C.W. Fahy present irrefutable archaeological and textual evidence that proves Christianity was created by Roman Caesars in this book that breaks new ground in Christian scholarship and is destined to change the way the world looks at ancient religions forever. Inherited from a long-past era of tyranny, war and deliberate religious fraud, could Christianity have been created for an entirely different purpose than we have been lead to believe? Praised by scholars like Dead Sea Scrolls translator Robert Eisenman (James the Brother of Jesus), this exhaustive synthesis of historical detective work integrates all of the ancient sources about the earliest Christians and reveals new archaeological evidence for the first time. And, despite the fable presented in current best sellers like Bill O'Reilly's Killing Jesus, the evidence presented in Creating Christ is irrefutable: Christianity was invented by Roman Emperors. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Creating Christ Subtitle: How Roman Emperors Invented Christianity Author: C. W. Fahy, James S. Valliant Narrator: Chris MacDonnell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-16 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This explosive work of history unearths clues that finally demonstrate the truth about one of the world's great religions: that it was born out of the conflict between the Romans and messianic Jews who fought a bitter war with each other during the first century. The Romans employed a tactic they routinely used to conquer and absorb other nations: they grafted their imperial rule onto the religion of the conquered. After 30 years of research, authors James S. Valliant and C.W. Fahy present irrefutable archaeological and textual evidence that proves Christianity was created by Roman Caesars in this book that breaks new ground in Christian scholarship and is destined to change the way the world looks at ancient religions forever. Inherited from a long-past era of tyranny, war and deliberate religious fraud, could Christianity have been created for an entirely different purpose than we have been lead to believe? Praised by scholars like Dead Sea Scrolls translator Robert Eisenman (James the Brother of Jesus), this exhaustive synthesis of historical detective work integrates all of the ancient sources about the earliest Christians and reveals new archaeological evidence for the first time. And, despite the fable presented in current best sellers like Bill O'Reilly's Killing Jesus, the evidence presented in Creating Christ is irrefutable: Christianity was invented by Roman Emperors. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Surely The Truth will set you free. Objectivity and a careful consideration does not begin to describe this book. The astounding conclusions are so obvious, in retrospect, and so unknown in common parlance, that one can see their daily effect on world events but before reading this they are invisible. This is great literature of the highest intellectual tradition, a solid integration that makes new discovery possible whilst carefully considering ALL the facts. Highly Recommended. Brilliant and Masterful. A convincing, exciting, fascinating read. Highly recommended. Beautifully written and thoroughly evidenced. Truly illuminating. The history of Western civilization finally makes sense. WOW What a different look at Christianity. A look that makes the most sence thats has ever been put forth. It makes perfect sence and will really get you thinking. Nice theory This book is a really good theory about the origins of early Christianity. I begin to wonder if the author is right or wrong. Well written book! Well reasoned, meticulously researched & presented Where does Creating Christ rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Finally, there is a well reasoned, meticulously researched & presented, historically accurate explanation for the birth of Christianity.The authors are able to set the historical context with copious annotating, and make their case after having each done 30 years of research. It is an important work. Any additional comments? It comes with high-quality pdf with all the images and notes. The reader is perfect in all respects: pace, pronunciation, tone, inflection, etc. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Through-the-Eye-of-a-Needle-Audiobook/B00994NSDO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Through the Eye of a Needle Subtitle: Wealth, the Fall of Rome, and the Making of Christianity in the West, 350-550 AD Author: Peter Brown Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Jesus taught his followers that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven. Yet by the fall of Rome, the church was becoming rich beyond measure. Through the Eye of a Needle is a sweeping intellectual and social history of the vexing problem of wealth in Christianity in the waning days of the Roman Empire, written by the world's foremost scholar of late antiquity. Peter Brown examines the rise of the church through the lens of money and the challenges it posed to an institution that espoused the virtue of poverty and called avarice the root of all evil. Drawing on the writings of major Christian thinkers such as Augustine, Ambrose, and Jerome, Brown examines the controversies and changing attitudes toward money caused by the influx of new wealth into church coffers, and describes the spectacular acts of divestment by rich donors and their growing influence in an empire beset with crisis. He shows how the use of wealth for the care of the poor competed with older forms of philanthropy deeply rooted in the Roman world, and sheds light on the ordinary people who gave away their money in hopes of treasure in heaven. Through the Eye of a Needle challenges the widely held notion that Christianity's growing wealth sapped Rome of its ability to resist the barbarian invasions, and offers a fresh perspective on the social history of the church in late antiquity. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Brown) Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:29:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Through-the-Eye-of-a-Needle-Audiobook/B00994NSDO thebookvoice.com 31:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Through the Eye of a Needle Subtitle: Wealth, the Fall of Rome, and the Making of Christianity in the West, 350-550 AD Author: Peter Brown Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Jesus taught his followers that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven. Yet by the fall of Rome, the church was becoming rich beyond measure. Through the Eye of a Needle is a sweeping intellectual and social history of the vexing problem of wealth in Christianity in the waning days of the Roman Empire, written by the world's foremost scholar of late antiquity. Peter Brown examines the rise of the church through the lens of money and the challenges it posed to an institution that espoused the virtue of poverty and called avarice the root of all evil. Drawing on the writings of major Christian thinkers such as Augustine, Ambrose, and Jerome, Brown examines the controversies and changing attitudes toward money caused by the influx of new wealth into church coffers, and describes the spectacular acts of divestment by rich donors and their growing influence in an empire beset with crisis. He shows how the use of wealth for the care of the poor competed with older forms of philanthropy deeply rooted in the Roman world, and sheds light on the ordinary people who gave away their money in hopes of treasure in heaven. Through the Eye of a Needle challenges the widely held notion that Christianity's growing wealth sapped Rome of its ability to resist the barbarian invasions, and offers a fresh perspective on the social history of the church in late antiquity. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Through the Eye of a Needle Subtitle: Wealth, the Fall of Rome, and the Making of Christianity in the West, 350-550 AD Author: Peter Brown Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Jesus taught his followers that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven. Yet by the fall of Rome, the church was becoming rich beyond measure. Through the Eye of a Needle is a sweeping intellectual and social history of the vexing problem of wealth in Christianity in the waning days of the Roman Empire, written by the world's foremost scholar of late antiquity. Peter Brown examines the rise of the church through the lens of money and the challenges it posed to an institution that espoused the virtue of poverty and called avarice the root of all evil. Drawing on the writings of major Christian thinkers such as Augustine, Ambrose, and Jerome, Brown examines the controversies and changing attitudes toward money caused by the influx of new wealth into church coffers, and describes the spectacular acts of divestment by rich donors and their growing influence in an empire beset with crisis. He shows how the use of wealth for the care of the poor competed with older forms of philanthropy deeply rooted in the Roman world, and sheds light on the ordinary people who gave away their money in hopes of treasure in heaven. Through the Eye of a Needle challenges the widely held notion that Christianity's growing wealth sapped Rome of its ability to resist the barbarian invasions, and offers a fresh perspective on the social history of the church in late antiquity. Members Reviews: A learned, well-balanced postmodern history I was pleasantly surprised to come across this Audible Inc. production of Prof. Peter Brown's newest book "Through the Eye of a Needle: Wealth, the Fall of Rome, and the Making of Christianity in the West, 350-550 AD. Brown, the author of the best biography of Augustine of Hippo, is a careful meticulous and and well-respected historian of the late Roman Empire. He writes with authority. In "Through the Eye of the Needle" Brown uses different sources (artefacts, catacombs, archaeological insights, written texts etc.) to reconstruct what has traditionally been seen as the time of the Roman Empire's decline. Already in the awkward dates that he uses in the sub-title of his book 350-550 AD and not for instance 324 (when Constantine was became emperor over the whole Roman Empire), Brown distances himself from traditional top-down historiography that focus important persons and places. While using important figures, like Maxentius, Augustine and others, he aims to document and interpret the way the not-so-important people of the late Western Roman Empire understood wealth. He uses wealth at the key to sketch a different but more believable picture of late Roman Empire and its different churches' rise to prominence in its society. I found his take on the Pelagian controversy very interesting and enlightening. Fleet Cooper did a fair job in reading the book. I am not sure if it is Brown's writing style or Cooper's way of reading, but it felt that some sentences were often to long and Cooper would break for breath making it difficult to comprehend a whole idea as a thought unit. That said, Cooper's pronunciation of foreign languages and the general ease of his reading made it pleasant to listen to. Not everybody would like this book. At times it is very technical and might even be too thorough to some people's taste. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Acts-of-the-Apostles-Audiobook/B002V1M39C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Acts of the Apostles Subtitle: When the Church Connects to Ultimate Power Author: Ellen G. White Narrator: Eddie Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-06 Publisher: Remnant Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: You will again witness the enormous power of the early church as you listen to The Acts of the Apostles, a remarkable commentary on the book of Acts. Then you are invited to request it and experience it for yourself and your church. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellen G. White) Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:11:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Acts-of-the-Apostles-Audiobook/B002V1M39C thebookvoice.com 17:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Acts of the Apostles Subtitle: When the Church Connects to Ultimate Power Author: Ellen G. White Narrator: Eddie Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-06 Publisher: Remnant Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: You will again witness the enormous power of the early church as you listen to The Acts of the Apostles, a remarkable commentary on the book of Acts. Then you are invited to request it and experience it for yourself and your church. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Acts of the Apostles Subtitle: When the Church Connects to Ultimate Power Author: Ellen G. White Narrator: Eddie Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-06 Publisher: Remnant Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: You will again witness the enormous power of the early church as you listen to The Acts of the Apostles, a remarkable commentary on the book of Acts. Then you are invited to request it and experience it for yourself and your church. Members Reviews: Inspiring and Uplifting This is an absolute must for anyone looking to understand the life and works of the apostles. It tells of the hardships that they had and make the gospel more real. It definetively gave me a broader perspective of what the Bible says. Great book, poorly divided for navigating chapters I've got the full 5 book set, and I don't mind the narrator, or even his occasional mispronunciations. The content is good, and provides a humanizing commentary to the stories we only normally read in King James English in the Bible. What I don't like is the chapter split and numbering. It's broken into sections that don't match chapters. If you loose your place, fall asleep listening to the reading and try to find the last place you listened, you're likely to be very frustrated. That's a major defect for me. I like the books, but will look for other providers. I've found other readers, that are worse, with better chapter breaks. Still looking for the right combo. truth at its best to understand completely you really need to actually read the book and follow along with the audio book, it's a great book. Read it yourself, you'll get better emotion What did you like best about The Acts of the Apostles? What did you like least? I love the book The Acts of the Apostles, it's a beautiful book with great information. I bought the audible version thinking I could have something to listen to on my commute. His lackluster performance was beastly. Would you be willing to try another one of Eddie Hernandezs performances? Absolutely not. Was The Acts of the Apostles worth the listening time? He ruined a beautiful book. I had to turn it off knowing he took such beautiful writings and read them with so little passion. Any additional comments? Barbara Caruso has a few narrations that are much better thank you reading sometimes you get sleep and i was searching for audiobook of ellen g white i've found in other site but it is so expensive. when i found this im so happy that there is much cheaper site.Im very happy and i like the voice of the narrator its clear and nice background sound. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Religions-of-the-World-The-Religion-of-Ancient-Mesopotamia-Audiobook/B00ZPN4AOO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Religions of the World: The Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Alyda Oosterwyk Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 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? Throughout time, people have been religious by nature, and billions today adhere to unique faiths across the world. In Charles River Editors' Religions of the World, listeners can get caught up to speed on today's and yesterday's religions in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Throughout history the world's most prominent religions have had intricacies that made them unique, yet many of them have also shared similar characteristics and stories. Nowhere is this clearer than in the religion practiced by people in ancient Mesopotamia, which also happens to be the oldest documented religion in the world. Ancient Mesopotamian religion continues to captivate people for many of the same reasons today's best-known religions and their histories fascinate people. The religion practiced by the ancient Mesopotamians provides a certain mix between the mundane and the surreal, and at the same time aspects of it are both familiar and bizarre to people today. Some find themselves drawn to it based on its preeminent position in religious history as the oldest documented religion in the world. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 16 Jun 2015 21:12:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Religions-of-the-World-The-Religion-of-Ancient-Mesopotamia-Audiobook/B00ZPN4AOO thebookvoice.com 01:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Religions of the World: The Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Alyda Oosterwyk Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 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? Throughout time, people have been religious by nature, and billions today adhere to unique faiths across the world. In Charles River Editors' Religions of the World, listeners can get caught up to speed on today's and yesterday's religions in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Throughout history the world's most prominent religions have had intricacies that made them unique, yet many of them have also shared similar characteristics and stories. Nowhere is this clearer than in the religion practiced by people in ancient Mesopotamia, which also happens to be the oldest documented religion in the world. Ancient Mesopotamian religion continues to captivate people for many of the same reasons today's best-known religions and their histories fascinate people. The religion practiced by the ancient Mesopotamians provides a certain mix between the mundane and the surreal, and at the same time aspects of it are both familiar and bizarre to people today. Some find themselves drawn to it based on its preeminent position in religious history as the oldest documented religion in the world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Religions of the World: The Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Alyda Oosterwyk Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 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? Throughout time, people have been religious by nature, and billions today adhere to unique faiths across the world. In Charles River Editors' Religions of the World, listeners can get caught up to speed on today's and yesterday's religions in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Throughout history the world's most prominent religions have had intricacies that made them unique, yet many of them have also shared similar characteristics and stories. Nowhere is this clearer than in the religion practiced by people in ancient Mesopotamia, which also happens to be the oldest documented religion in the world. Ancient Mesopotamian religion continues to captivate people for many of the same reasons today's best-known religions and their histories fascinate people. The religion practiced by the ancient Mesopotamians provides a certain mix between the mundane and the surreal, and at the same time aspects of it are both familiar and bizarre to people today. Some find themselves drawn to it based on its preeminent position in religious history as the oldest documented religion in the world. Members Reviews: A brief and incomplete survey It needed to be about 10 times longer to even begin to cover the subject. Much of it was just translated texts with little introduction or discussion. I was skeptical of buying such a short audiobook, and rightly so. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Black-Madonna-and-Christ-Audiobook/B00RW9R3GG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Madonna and Christ Subtitle: What The Da Vinci Code Did Not Say Author: Gert Muller Narrator: William Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-15 Publisher: Pomegranate Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is a powerful presentation of the astonishing fact that amongst White European nations their most sacred icons of the Madonna and Christ are black in colour. This comprehensive book shows you the images in full glorious technicolour. It is the only place where the profound national historical significance of these black images is discussed. They are so little known in comparison to their great importance. A must buy for those interested in a historically correct image of not just Jesus Christ, but the whole concept of deity in ancient times. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gert Muller) Wed, 07 Jan 2015 08:34:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Black-Madonna-and-Christ-Audiobook/B00RW9R3GG thebookvoice.com 01:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Madonna and Christ Subtitle: What The Da Vinci Code Did Not Say Author: Gert Muller Narrator: William Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-15 Publisher: Pomegranate Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is a powerful presentation of the astonishing fact that amongst White European nations their most sacred icons of the Madonna and Christ are black in colour. This comprehensive book shows you the images in full glorious technicolour. It is the only place where the profound national historical significance of these black images is discussed. They are so little known in comparison to their great importance. A must buy for those interested in a historically correct image of not just Jesus Christ, but the whole concept of deity in ancient times. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Madonna and Christ Subtitle: What The Da Vinci Code Did Not Say Author: Gert Muller Narrator: William Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-15 Publisher: Pomegranate Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is a powerful presentation of the astonishing fact that amongst White European nations their most sacred icons of the Madonna and Christ are black in colour. This comprehensive book shows you the images in full glorious technicolour. It is the only place where the profound national historical significance of these black images is discussed. They are so little known in comparison to their great importance. A must buy for those interested in a historically correct image of not just Jesus Christ, but the whole concept of deity in ancient times. Members Reviews: Brilliant Revelation! I loved this historical investigation. It removed centuries old myths and lies about black history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Storm-Warning-Audiobook/B003Z8UCLQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm Warning Subtitle: Whether Global Recession, Terrorist Threats, or Devastating Natural Disasters, These Ominous Shadows Must Bring Us Back to the Gospel Author: Billy Graham Narrator: Don Leslie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is an examination of the imminence of Christs return in light of todays headlines and the events recorded in Scripture. The morning newspapers are jammed with alarming headlines and stories asking questions no one can answer. In Storm Warning, Billy Graham examines the problems facing America today compared with what is to come as revealed in the Bible. He answers the tough questions as only he can, with astute biblical insight, and points to the hope and renewal found in Christ - for our families, our nation, and our world. He includes an in-depth analysis of the four horsemen of Revelation, chapter six, as well as insight on signs of the times, the Apocalypse, and standing before God. Critic Reviews: The Reverend Billy Graham is more than just another television evangelist; he is as much a part of this country's collective consciousness as F.D.R. or the Vietnam War. (Amazon.com Editorial Review on Just As I Am) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Billy Graham) Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:33:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Storm-Warning-Audiobook/B003Z8UCLQ thebookvoice.com 10:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm Warning Subtitle: Whether Global Recession, Terrorist Threats, or Devastating Natural Disasters, These Ominous Shadows Must Bring Us Back to the Gospel Author: Billy Graham Narrator: Don Leslie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is an examination of the imminence of Christs return in light of todays headlines and the events recorded in Scripture. The morning newspapers are jammed with alarming headlines and stories asking questions no one can answer. In Storm Warning, Billy Graham examines the problems facing America today compared with what is to come as revealed in the Bible. He answers the tough questions as only he can, with astute biblical insight, and points to the hope and renewal found in Christ - for our families, our nation, and our world. He includes an in-depth analysis of the four horsemen of Revelation, chapter six, as well as insight on signs of the times, the Apocalypse, and standing before God. Critic Reviews: The Reverend Billy Graham is more than just another television evangelist; he is as much a part of this country's collective consciousness as F.D.R. or the Vietnam War. (Amazon.com Editorial Review on Just As I Am) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm Warning Subtitle: Whether Global Recession, Terrorist Threats, or Devastating Natural Disasters, These Ominous Shadows Must Bring Us Back to the Gospel Author: Billy Graham Narrator: Don Leslie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This is an examination of the imminence of Christs return in light of todays headlines and the events recorded in Scripture. The morning newspapers are jammed with alarming headlines and stories asking questions no one can answer. In Storm Warning, Billy Graham examines the problems facing America today compared with what is to come as revealed in the Bible. He answers the tough questions as only he can, with astute biblical insight, and points to the hope and renewal found in Christ - for our families, our nation, and our world. He includes an in-depth analysis of the four horsemen of Revelation, chapter six, as well as insight on signs of the times, the Apocalypse, and standing before God. Critic Reviews: The Reverend Billy Graham is more than just another television evangelist; he is as much a part of this country's collective consciousness as F.D.R. or the Vietnam War. (Amazon.com Editorial Review on Just As I Am) Members Reviews: Good read. Historical and current. I first bought this book on my Kindle and then bought this one for a friend. We all know what a powerful minister Billy Graham is and this is written so well. If you want to begin to understand Revelation and how it relates to today, this sheds a lot of light on the subject. Of course this book was updated in 2010 and a whole new worldwide scene has developed since then. See even more revelation today. I enjoyed reading about his ministry history. Truly a man before his time, but then God uses people like that. Excellent Thank you Billy Graham for bring the good news. As always, you have opened the eyes and hearts of millions of Believers to see the truth in presenting God's Word to us through better understanding of the book of Revelation. God Bless. Fantastic book by Billy Graham Fantastic book by Billy Graham! It is clearly written and very accurate. The Gospel told and what we can expect in the future! I love the fact that Mr I love the fact that Mr. Graham did not mince words. He is speaking the truth about the times we are in. Though it is six years old and much has transpired since then, he has hit the mark from a hindsight perspective as well as the future dilemma this country is facing, yet always with words of hope..... Storm Warning by Billy Graham This has turned out to be one of the best books I have ever purchased. It has not only answered many questions that I have had for years but it has brought great awareness to my outlook on the world we are now living in. So many times in our lives we have been asked if there were anyone on this earth that you could spend a day with who would it be..........my answer without a flick of an eye would be Billy Graham. I am getting older and want more than anything to be what God put me on this earth to be. I only wish that I had not waited so long in "Getting it". I love the fact that in this book Mr. Graham does not beat around the bush, he tells it the way it is.........gets to the point and demands your attention. I would recomend everyone that walks this earth, to read this book...NOW!!! Ange https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-the-Popes-Volume-I-Audiobook/B017HYJON0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Popes: Volume I Subtitle: Origins to the Middle Ages Author: Wyatt North Narrator: David Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The office of the bishop of Rome is one of the most powerful positions in the world. As an ancient institution stretching back for centuries, the papacy has a history that is marked by archaic and modern customs alike. The history of the men who have held this position is fraught with villainous and heroic actions that have left a profound impact on the development of civilization as we know it, both in the West and East. The popes led the early church through persecution, acquired temporal power through the actions of Constantine, oversaw the universal church in the early middle ages, were steeped in various scandals in the late middle ages, saw their secular power stripped in the modern period, and were instrumental in the rise and fall of various kingdoms and nations. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wyatt North) Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:27:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-the-Popes-Volume-I-Audiobook/B017HYJON0 thebookvoice.com 02:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Popes: Volume I Subtitle: Origins to the Middle Ages Author: Wyatt North Narrator: David Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The office of the bishop of Rome is one of the most powerful positions in the world. As an ancient institution stretching back for centuries, the papacy has a history that is marked by archaic and modern customs alike. The history of the men who have held this position is fraught with villainous and heroic actions that have left a profound impact on the development of civilization as we know it, both in the West and East. The popes led the early church through persecution, acquired temporal power through the actions of Constantine, oversaw the universal church in the early middle ages, were steeped in various scandals in the late middle ages, saw their secular power stripped in the modern period, and were instrumental in the rise and fall of various kingdoms and nations. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Popes: Volume I Subtitle: Origins to the Middle Ages Author: Wyatt North Narrator: David Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The office of the bishop of Rome is one of the most powerful positions in the world. As an ancient institution stretching back for centuries, the papacy has a history that is marked by archaic and modern customs alike. The history of the men who have held this position is fraught with villainous and heroic actions that have left a profound impact on the development of civilization as we know it, both in the West and East. The popes led the early church through persecution, acquired temporal power through the actions of Constantine, oversaw the universal church in the early middle ages, were steeped in various scandals in the late middle ages, saw their secular power stripped in the modern period, and were instrumental in the rise and fall of various kingdoms and nations. Members Reviews: From St Peter to the Middle Ages This is an excellent book for anyone wanting clear and concise biographies of the men who have sat in the Seat of St Peter. In this first volume, the prolific Wyatt North starts at the beginning and carries through to the Middle Ages. As might be expected, the book starts with some facts in the case of St Peter, but must also include myth, legend and tradition. With later popes, as church record keeping became more standardized (and bureaucratic), most of the mythic trappings fall away and we are given more verifiable information. Even so, some of the early popes get only a few lines because not much is known about them other than some basic biographical data, some mentions in ecclesiastic and imperial records, and their actions (or non-actions) to various church crises or heresies. As we leave the shadow of Rome behind and pass through the Ostrogoth, Byzantine and other flickers of history, we are treated to more detailed chronicles of the individual popes. North presents an unbiased report for each pope, detailing faith and strength where there was faith and strength, villainy and weakness when there was villainy and weakness. He shows us the saints and sinners, men of faith and men of folly. At the end of the book, North closes with an overview of the period of time covered and a comparison between the Church and the empires under which it existed, a study of the enduring vs the transient. Although this book will be of great interest to a Catholic seeking a quick reference to the popes, itâs also a book recommended for anyone interested in history and the Early Church. Wyatt North is Great!!! Wyatt North is one of the best finds on the Internet! The books are just wonderful and the prices are great! I love getting my notifications about new and often free books. I have told all of my friends to sign up and enjoy like I have. I have learned so much reading these very well researched and written books. There are so many great books that I would not have known about if Wyatt North had not emailed me about them. Thank you Wyatt North! You are the best!!! A must read. This is s must read for any history buff, religious or otherwise. Fascinating, factual, educational, historical. An exceptional read on all levels: philosophical, religious, political, power, influence, social, leadership, management and business. A great read not just for Catholics The Author has succeeded in providing and overview of the popes as well as context to the times in which they served the Church. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Constantine-and-the-Conversion-of-Europe-Audiobook/B002V8NCJ0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Constantine and the Conversion of Europe Author: Arnold Jones Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-09 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: By the time of Constantine, they had spread everywhere within the empire. But one of these religions, Christianity, was chosen by the young emperor. His decision changed the course of history. By putting the bureaucratic weight of the empire behind the Christian church, Constantine brought the new religion into prominence. He gave it the breathing spell it needed to vanquish its rivals and establish its political dominance. But hardly had Constantine's proclamation been made before the new religion began to tear itself apart in a series of recriminations and heresies. Listen and learn how Constantine guided this new force and placed his personal imprimatur on Christianity for all time. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arnold Jones) Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:57:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Constantine-and-the-Conversion-of-Europe-Audiobook/B002V8NCJ0 thebookvoice.com 08:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Constantine and the Conversion of Europe Author: Arnold Jones Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-09 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: By the time of Constantine, they had spread everywhere within the empire. But one of these religions, Christianity, was chosen by the young emperor. His decision changed the course of history. By putting the bureaucratic weight of the empire behind the Christian church, Constantine brought the new religion into prominence. He gave it the breathing spell it needed to vanquish its rivals and establish its political dominance. But hardly had Constantine's proclamation been made before the new religion began to tear itself apart in a series of recriminations and heresies. Listen and learn how Constantine guided this new force and placed his personal imprimatur on Christianity for all time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Constantine and the Conversion of Europe Author: Arnold Jones Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-09 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: By the time of Constantine, they had spread everywhere within the empire. But one of these religions, Christianity, was chosen by the young emperor. His decision changed the course of history. By putting the bureaucratic weight of the empire behind the Christian church, Constantine brought the new religion into prominence. He gave it the breathing spell it needed to vanquish its rivals and establish its political dominance. But hardly had Constantine's proclamation been made before the new religion began to tear itself apart in a series of recriminations and heresies. Listen and learn how Constantine guided this new force and placed his personal imprimatur on Christianity for all time. Members Reviews: Absolutely Spellbounding Where does Constantine and the Conversion of Europe rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Probably one of the finest ever downloaded. What did you like best about this story? The history of this period basically set the stage for the entire rise of Christianity and the western world. The insights I gained gave me a better foundation for understanding the world then and now. The narrator was superb. Have you listened to any of Charlton Griffins other performances before? How does this one compare? No, but I will now - I would download an Audible.com book just for his narration. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No extreme reaction - but the 4th century Christians were damn lucky Constantine was around. Any additional comments? I almost believed that Griffin's narration were the words of the emperor speaking them. A Lot of Potentially Boring Detail I might have enjoyed this book more if I listened to the last chapter first, which summarizes the entire book. Much of the book is filled with detail of bishops and church officials and arguments and antics during Constantine's lifetime. Very interesting if this extremely narrow time period and topic appeals to the listener. Furthermore, the arguments between these long-forgotten characters are completely alien to the modern Christian, and the author acknowledges that fact occasionally. Most readers will simply be unable to associate with any of the sects battling with each other over early church doctrine. Theological hair-splitting that is very dense to the modern ear. Also, I thought there would be more material about the actual spread of Christianity throughout Europe. Instead the book chronicles the actions taken by Constantine that eventually resulted in the spread of the faith. Nonetheless, the book is reasonably interesting to anyone curious about the period. Most histories of Rome that I've read don't have any where near as much detail as this book does about Constantine's life and personality. I'm a history buff, but not a professional or academic historian and quite frankly it amazes me how much detail and actual dialog and day-to-day rundown of events has been preserved from this period. I have to assume that the actual dialog and text and correspondence quoted in the book is in fact accurate. I'd love to know what the primary sources are and where they are kept. Regarding the reader, Charlton Griffin has the best reading voice for this kind of material and it's a pleasure to listen to. Direct quotations and speeches are produced with a reverb on his voice to set such quotations aside from the author's own writing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Revelations-Audiobook/B0074OA5NC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revelations Subtitle: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation Author: Elaine Pagels Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 311 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Elaine Pagels explores the surprising history of the most controversial book of the Bible. In the waning days of the Roman Empire, militant Jews in Jerusalem had waged an all-out war against Romes occupation of Judea, and their defeat resulted in the desecration of the Great Temple in Jerusalem. In the aftermath of that war, John of Patmos, a Jewish prophet and follower of Jesus, wrote the Book of Revelation, prophesying Gods judgment on the pagan empire that devastated and dominated his people. Soon after, Christians fearing arrest and execution championed Johns prophecies as offering hope for deliverance from evil. Others seized on the Book of Revelation as a weapon against heretics and infidels of all kinds. Even after Johns prophecies seemed disproven - instead of being destroyed, Rome became a Christian empire - those who loved Johns visions refused to discard them and instead reinterpreted them - as Christians have done for 2,000 years. Brilliantly weaving scholarship with a deep understanding of the human needs to which religion speaks, Pagels has written what may be the masterwork in her unique career. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elaine Pagels) Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:02:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Revelations-Audiobook/B0074OA5NC thebookvoice.com 06:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revelations Subtitle: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation Author: Elaine Pagels Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 311 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Elaine Pagels explores the surprising history of the most controversial book of the Bible. In the waning days of the Roman Empire, militant Jews in Jerusalem had waged an all-out war against Romes occupation of Judea, and their defeat resulted in the desecration of the Great Temple in Jerusalem. In the aftermath of that war, John of Patmos, a Jewish prophet and follower of Jesus, wrote the Book of Revelation, prophesying Gods judgment on the pagan empire that devastated and dominated his people. Soon after, Christians fearing arrest and execution championed Johns prophecies as offering hope for deliverance from evil. Others seized on the Book of Revelation as a weapon against heretics and infidels of all kinds. Even after Johns prophecies seemed disproven - instead of being destroyed, Rome became a Christian empire - those who loved Johns visions refused to discard them and instead reinterpreted them - as Christians have done for 2,000 years. Brilliantly weaving scholarship with a deep understanding of the human needs to which religion speaks, Pagels has written what may be the masterwork in her unique career. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revelations Subtitle: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation Author: Elaine Pagels Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 311 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Elaine Pagels explores the surprising history of the most controversial book of the Bible. In the waning days of the Roman Empire, militant Jews in Jerusalem had waged an all-out war against Romes occupation of Judea, and their defeat resulted in the desecration of the Great Temple in Jerusalem. In the aftermath of that war, John of Patmos, a Jewish prophet and follower of Jesus, wrote the Book of Revelation, prophesying Gods judgment on the pagan empire that devastated and dominated his people. Soon after, Christians fearing arrest and execution championed Johns prophecies as offering hope for deliverance from evil. Others seized on the Book of Revelation as a weapon against heretics and infidels of all kinds. Even after Johns prophecies seemed disproven - instead of being destroyed, Rome became a Christian empire - those who loved Johns visions refused to discard them and instead reinterpreted them - as Christians have done for 2,000 years. Brilliantly weaving scholarship with a deep understanding of the human needs to which religion speaks, Pagels has written what may be the masterwork in her unique career. Members Reviews: Revealing "Revelations" Elaine Pagels' books on early Christianity introduce the lay reader to a concept familiar to almost any seminarian or graduate student of religion--that is, that the development of early Christianity into modern doctrinal mainstream Western Christianity was far from inevitable. Certainly many readers will be aware of much later fissures within the body of Christianity, including the 11th century split between the Western Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church, the 15th century rise of Protestantism, the 19th century birth of Mormonism and the 20th century advent of Pentecostalism. What may not be so well known is the wide diversity of belief and practice that existed within the growing Christian movement during its first few centuries. Recent archeological discoveries, most notably the Nag Hammadi library and the Dead Sea Scrolls, both discovered in the mid-20th century, have just begun to reveal the diversity within Judaism and the beginnings of Christianity in the centuries immediately preceding and after the time of Christ. Pagels relies on these texts, as well as canonical Christian scripture, to explore in a highly accessible manner the historical context within which the the book of Revelations was written and the choices made at the many forks in the road along the way to the establishment of modern creedal Christianity. Among the issues discussed in this book are: the eventual conflation (very probably erroneous) of the author of the book of Revelations with the apostle John; likely sources of the use of imagery in the book; the undercurrent in Revelations of antipathy towards the apostle Paul's inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian movement without requiring Torah obedience on their part; changing understandings of what was meant by "the beast"; the use of the book to suppress perceived heresies in order to consolidate Christianity in a Constantinian world; the controversial nature of the book from the time of its writing and the fact that it only made it into the Christian canon by the narrowest of margins. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jerusalem-and-Islam-Audiobook/B06XXRNB9C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jerusalem and Islam Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Holy City's Importance to Muslims Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "The most holy spot [al-quds] on earth is Syria; the most holy spot in Syria is Palestine; the most holy spot in Palestine is Jerusalem [Bayt al-maqdis]; the most holy spot in Jerusalem is the Mountain; the most holy spot in Jerusalem is the place of worship [al-masjid], and the most holy spot in the place of worship is the Dome" - Thawr ibn Yazid, circa 770 In the campaign leading up to the election of Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate frequently discussed the importance of moving the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. For many conservative Christian Americans and Israelis, this was tantamount to the United States agreeing to Jewish control over Jerusalem. As it stands now, the US has a consulate in Jerusalem, yet no country houses their embassy in Jerusalem due to the conflicting claims of the Israelis and Palestinians. The political issue is just one more reminder of how important Jerusalem is as both a secular and religious flashpoint. One of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem is a holy and special city to the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Throughout its more than 6,000 year history, Jerusalem has been a center of contention, from conflicting clans to warring states. In addition to its religious significance, Jerusalem's strategic location has also made the city desirable throughout history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:10:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jerusalem-and-Islam-Audiobook/B06XXRNB9C thebookvoice.com 01:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jerusalem and Islam Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Holy City's Importance to Muslims Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "The most holy spot [al-quds] on earth is Syria; the most holy spot in Syria is Palestine; the most holy spot in Palestine is Jerusalem [Bayt al-maqdis]; the most holy spot in Jerusalem is the Mountain; the most holy spot in Jerusalem is the place of worship [al-masjid], and the most holy spot in the place of worship is the Dome" - Thawr ibn Yazid, circa 770 In the campaign leading up to the election of Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate frequently discussed the importance of moving the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. For many conservative Christian Americans and Israelis, this was tantamount to the United States agreeing to Jewish control over Jerusalem. As it stands now, the US has a consulate in Jerusalem, yet no country houses their embassy in Jerusalem due to the conflicting claims of the Israelis and Palestinians. The political issue is just one more reminder of how important Jerusalem is as both a secular and religious flashpoint. One of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem is a holy and special city to the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Throughout its more than 6,000 year history, Jerusalem has been a center of contention, from conflicting clans to warring states. In addition to its religious significance, Jerusalem's strategic location has also made the city desirable throughout history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jerusalem and Islam Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Holy City's Importance to Muslims Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "The most holy spot [al-quds] on earth is Syria; the most holy spot in Syria is Palestine; the most holy spot in Palestine is Jerusalem [Bayt al-maqdis]; the most holy spot in Jerusalem is the Mountain; the most holy spot in Jerusalem is the place of worship [al-masjid], and the most holy spot in the place of worship is the Dome" - Thawr ibn Yazid, circa 770 In the campaign leading up to the election of Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate frequently discussed the importance of moving the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. For many conservative Christian Americans and Israelis, this was tantamount to the United States agreeing to Jewish control over Jerusalem. As it stands now, the US has a consulate in Jerusalem, yet no country houses their embassy in Jerusalem due to the conflicting claims of the Israelis and Palestinians. The political issue is just one more reminder of how important Jerusalem is as both a secular and religious flashpoint. One of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem is a holy and special city to the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Throughout its more than 6,000 year history, Jerusalem has been a center of contention, from conflicting clans to warring states. In addition to its religious significance, Jerusalem's strategic location has also made the city desirable throughout history. Members Reviews: Concise overview but not enough depth I found the book Jerusalem and Islam to be informative in how it discusses the history of Islam has it relates to Jerusalem from Mohammed's time up through the current time. I almost took a star off because I found that I had to continuously reread some sections to ensure I completely understood what the author was saying. It seems that almost every society conquered Jerusalem at one time or another and that the majority of those groups left some type of influence. This short book contained a lot of information in a concise manner. I think after reading this book, one may want to look at the references to obtain an in-depth overview of Islamic heritage has it relates to Jerusalem. I also think the authors tried to cover too much material when the book attempted to cover events over the last 20 years. This book explains the theological reasons Jerusalem is important to ... This book explains the theological reasons Jerusalem is important to Islam, but it also wades into the political aspects between rival Muslim sects, rival empires, and the conflicts with non-Muslim states as well. ... recent visit (2017) to Jerusalem this book was of great help to understand the history of all 3 religions On my recent visit (2017) to Jerusalem this book was of great help to understand the history of all 3 religions. It does not matter which religion you follow this book gives true facts and makes you understand the history of this beautiful Holy Land. May God Almighty protect the inhabitants of Jerusalem and let no friction or divide develop between them. Illuminating history on the world`s most war-torn yet also most desirable city Jerusalem has been and will be till kingdom come, the root of countless bloodbaths and conflicts resulting in constant change of powers reigning Jerusalem, also the holiest city in the world. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hitler-Homer-Bible-Christ-Audiobook/B00IUQDSBO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hitler Homer Bible Christ Subtitle: The Historical Papers of Richard Carrier 1995-2013 Author: Richard Carrier Narrator: Richard Carrier Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-14 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Richard Carrier, Ph.D., philosopher, historian, blogger, has published a number of papers in the field of ancient history and biblical studies. He has also written several books and chapters on diverse subjects, and has been blogging and speaking since 2006. He is known the world over for all the above. But here, together for the first time, are all of Dr. Carrier's peer reviewed academic journal articles in history through the year 2013, collected with his best magazine articles, research papers, and blog posts on the same subjects. Many have been uniquely revised for this publication. Others are inaccessible except through libraries or paywalls. Twenty chapters include his seminal papers on the scandal of Hitler's Table Talk, the Jerry Vardaman microletter farce, and the testimonies to Christ in Josephus, Tacitus, and Thallus, as well as Carrier's journalistic foray into ancient pyramid quackery, his work on the historical and textual errancy of the bible, and more. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Carrier) Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:16:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hitler-Homer-Bible-Christ-Audiobook/B00IUQDSBO thebookvoice.com 14:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hitler Homer Bible Christ Subtitle: The Historical Papers of Richard Carrier 1995-2013 Author: Richard Carrier Narrator: Richard Carrier Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-14 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Richard Carrier, Ph.D., philosopher, historian, blogger, has published a number of papers in the field of ancient history and biblical studies. He has also written several books and chapters on diverse subjects, and has been blogging and speaking since 2006. He is known the world over for all the above. But here, together for the first time, are all of Dr. Carrier's peer reviewed academic journal articles in history through the year 2013, collected with his best magazine articles, research papers, and blog posts on the same subjects. Many have been uniquely revised for this publication. Others are inaccessible except through libraries or paywalls. Twenty chapters include his seminal papers on the scandal of Hitler's Table Talk, the Jerry Vardaman microletter farce, and the testimonies to Christ in Josephus, Tacitus, and Thallus, as well as Carrier's journalistic foray into ancient pyramid quackery, his work on the historical and textual errancy of the bible, and more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hitler Homer Bible Christ Subtitle: The Historical Papers of Richard Carrier 1995-2013 Author: Richard Carrier Narrator: Richard Carrier Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-14 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Richard Carrier, Ph.D., philosopher, historian, blogger, has published a number of papers in the field of ancient history and biblical studies. He has also written several books and chapters on diverse subjects, and has been blogging and speaking since 2006. He is known the world over for all the above. But here, together for the first time, are all of Dr. Carrier's peer reviewed academic journal articles in history through the year 2013, collected with his best magazine articles, research papers, and blog posts on the same subjects. Many have been uniquely revised for this publication. Others are inaccessible except through libraries or paywalls. Twenty chapters include his seminal papers on the scandal of Hitler's Table Talk, the Jerry Vardaman microletter farce, and the testimonies to Christ in Josephus, Tacitus, and Thallus, as well as Carrier's journalistic foray into ancient pyramid quackery, his work on the historical and textual errancy of the bible, and more. Members Reviews: As advertised... Having read other books by Dr Carrier I approached this one with caution. Another reviewer suggested that it was heavy on the detail, and this s very true. Given that this is an anthology of academic works, this was not unexpected, but it is tough going in patches, going into minute detail when you would prefer more of a narrative. I can see why this is the case, and I enjoyed it, but some chapters are a hard slog - overall I really enjoyed it. For those of you who have read Dr Carrier's work on religious topics, there is plenty in here on specific topics in that field. For me, I found some of the stuff on Roman culture, classes and ranks to be quite interesting, mostly because I have read an lot of books on Christianity but not on ancient civilisations. I was hoping to find Dr Carrier's book "The Christian Delusion" on Audible but it is not yet available. Having finished this book and also listened to some of the lectures online i think that many people would be interested in ancient civilisation and technologies. not enough Hitler Adolph Hitler is one of the 20th century's greatest enigmas. what was his true religion? "Call Me Underwhelmed" This is not a bad book at all. But at no point does it rise past the point of mediocrity. Carrier, a PhD, is an independent scholar. That has some good points--mainly, he doesn't have to worry about publishing in peer-reviewed journals to get tenure and can concentrate on writing what interests him. However, the lack of pressure to write rigorously for an admittedly narrow audience means he also has not amassed the body of work that one could expect of someone with his academic credentials. You might say, so what? Academics just write for other academics. True, but there is also a little bit of pressure to write at a certain level. This can lead to abuse (like the rampant plagiarism scandals that are plaguing academe) but can also force scholars to pay more attention than Carrier does to his writing. This book is a collection of everything from blog posts to papers he wrote as an undergraduate to papers he wrote as a graduate student and a doctoral candidate and a doctor of philosophy (Classics I believe is what he said his doctorate is in). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Angkor-Wat-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-Worlds-Largest-Hindu-Temple-Audiobook/B078SFFSBZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angkor Wat: The History and Legacy of the Worlds Largest Hindu Temple Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Hinduism is one of the worlds great religions, dominating the Indian subcontinent for most of the last millennium, and its largest temple is an unbelievably magnificent structure located in Angkor, Cambodia. Known in English as Angkor Wat ("City Temple"), the gigantic complex was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to serve as the kings state temple and capital city. Since it has remained so finely preserved, it has maintained religious significance for nearly 900 years, first dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, and then Buddhist. Understandably, it has become one of Cambodias most potent symbols and tourist attractions, and it even appears on the Cambodian national flag. Angkor Wat continues to fascinate the world, both due to its sheer grandeur and size, as well as its ornamental decorations both inside and out. With political strife in Cambodia having cooled, Angkor Wat is now a major tourist attraction, bringing upwards of over half a million foreigners per year, which accounts for over half of the nations tourists. Angkor Wat: The History and Legacy of the Worlds Largest Hindu Temple chronicles the remarkable history of the site and the religious influence it has had over the centuries. You will learn about Angkor Wat like never before. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:51:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Angkor-Wat-The-History-and-Legacy-of-the-Worlds-Largest-Hindu-Temple-Audiobook/B078SFFSBZ thebookvoice.com 01:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angkor Wat: The History and Legacy of the Worlds Largest Hindu Temple Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Hinduism is one of the worlds great religions, dominating the Indian subcontinent for most of the last millennium, and its largest temple is an unbelievably magnificent structure located in Angkor, Cambodia. Known in English as Angkor Wat ("City Temple"), the gigantic complex was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to serve as the kings state temple and capital city. Since it has remained so finely preserved, it has maintained religious significance for nearly 900 years, first dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, and then Buddhist. Understandably, it has become one of Cambodias most potent symbols and tourist attractions, and it even appears on the Cambodian national flag. Angkor Wat continues to fascinate the world, both due to its sheer grandeur and size, as well as its ornamental decorations both inside and out. With political strife in Cambodia having cooled, Angkor Wat is now a major tourist attraction, bringing upwards of over half a million foreigners per year, which accounts for over half of the nations tourists. Angkor Wat: The History and Legacy of the Worlds Largest Hindu Temple chronicles the remarkable history of the site and the religious influence it has had over the centuries. You will learn about Angkor Wat like never before. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angkor Wat: The History and Legacy of the Worlds Largest Hindu Temple Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Dan Gallagher Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-18 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Hinduism is one of the worlds great religions, dominating the Indian subcontinent for most of the last millennium, and its largest temple is an unbelievably magnificent structure located in Angkor, Cambodia. Known in English as Angkor Wat ("City Temple"), the gigantic complex was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to serve as the kings state temple and capital city. Since it has remained so finely preserved, it has maintained religious significance for nearly 900 years, first dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, and then Buddhist. Understandably, it has become one of Cambodias most potent symbols and tourist attractions, and it even appears on the Cambodian national flag. Angkor Wat continues to fascinate the world, both due to its sheer grandeur and size, as well as its ornamental decorations both inside and out. With political strife in Cambodia having cooled, Angkor Wat is now a major tourist attraction, bringing upwards of over half a million foreigners per year, which accounts for over half of the nations tourists. Angkor Wat: The History and Legacy of the Worlds Largest Hindu Temple chronicles the remarkable history of the site and the religious influence it has had over the centuries. You will learn about Angkor Wat like never before. Members Reviews: A description of the rulers with an emphasis on the architecture of the temples that were influenced by Hindu and Buddhist relig This e-book about Angkor Wat: The History and Legacy of the Worldâs Largest Hindu Temple was interesting. I had heard about Angkor Wat the ancient ruins in Cambodia, but I knew little about them before reading this e-book. I did not realize that the Angkor Wat Temple complex was Hindu. I found it interesting to note that Angkor Wat is on the Cambodian flag. The e-book indicated that the pre-Khmer culture was heavily influenced by the Hindu and Buddhist religions. The Khmer Empire began in the early eighth century. The first Khmer ruler was Jayavarman II; he developed the cult of the God who is also King. The book describes some Khmer rulers and others rulers, but the main focus was on the architecture of the various capitals of the Khmer rulers. I found some of the descriptions of the building and the architecture to be a little hard to follow. At the end of the book, there are about a dozen pictures of the various temples. The pictures alone make this book very worthwhile to me. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Christian-History-Issue-28-Audiobook/B002V1NRQA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christian History Issue #28 Subtitle: The 100 Most Important Events in Church History Author: Hovel Audio Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hovel Audio) Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:24:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Christian-History-Issue-28-Audiobook/B002V1NRQA thebookvoice.com 03:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christian History Issue #28 Subtitle: The 100 Most Important Events in Church History Author: Hovel Audio Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christian History Issue #28 Subtitle: The 100 Most Important Events in Church History Author: Hovel Audio Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Members Reviews: Great Issue I enjoyed this. It was not comprehensive and had some noticeable gaps, but overall it was a fun overview of Christian history. the author should've said more Is there anything you would change about this book? yes it could easily been 45 min. longer.there is a happy medium between an overview and boring dictation Did Christian History Issue #28 inspire you to do anything? it was kind of an overview https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Decoding-Nicea-Audiobook/B01N10TOYU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decoding Nicea Subtitle: Constantine Changed Christianity and Christianity Changed the World Author: Paul Pavao Narrator: Alan Sisto Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: Greatest Stories Ever Told Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Council of Nicea was not clerics in a dark and ornate hall. It was brawls in churchyards; it was emperors and governors fighting to save the empire; it was political intrigue as the governments of church and state blended into a volatile stew. It was the way a fringe group of peace-loving communal worshipers of a crucified Palestinian prophet conquered the Roman Empire. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Pavao) Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:46:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Decoding-Nicea-Audiobook/B01N10TOYU thebookvoice.com 05:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decoding Nicea Subtitle: Constantine Changed Christianity and Christianity Changed the World Author: Paul Pavao Narrator: Alan Sisto Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: Greatest Stories Ever Told Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Council of Nicea was not clerics in a dark and ornate hall. It was brawls in churchyards; it was emperors and governors fighting to save the empire; it was political intrigue as the governments of church and state blended into a volatile stew. It was the way a fringe group of peace-loving communal worshipers of a crucified Palestinian prophet conquered the Roman Empire. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decoding Nicea Subtitle: Constantine Changed Christianity and Christianity Changed the World Author: Paul Pavao Narrator: Alan Sisto Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-17 Publisher: Greatest Stories Ever Told Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Council of Nicea was not clerics in a dark and ornate hall. It was brawls in churchyards; it was emperors and governors fighting to save the empire; it was political intrigue as the governments of church and state blended into a volatile stew. It was the way a fringe group of peace-loving communal worshipers of a crucified Palestinian prophet conquered the Roman Empire. Members Reviews: Who mixes fact with fiction? To reciprocate: If you are looking to find the one true and valid review, you need look no further. The fact is the information one may seek is scattered throughout the highly opinionated ministry. Have you ever wanted to grab someone by the ears and ask them if they are hearing their own words? The heavy bias of this sermon gives the reader good reason to exercise intellectual self-defense, and discredits the potential validity of any message. It was like listenning to a used car salesman for too many hours, so how much is bs? So interesting. If you could sum up Decoding Nicea in three words, what would they be? interesting, well researched, relevant Who was your favorite character and why? It's not really that kind of book. But I am really interested in the early church fathers who are depicted in it like Justin Martyr, Tertullian, and Irenaeus. What about Alan Sistos performance did you like? He has a very calming, reassuring voice. It's easy to listen to him read on this topic. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I was shocked at some of the depictions of so-called Christians. And I definitely shook my head in amazement at the childishness of these bishops. Any additional comments? I wish someone would make a TV show with these characters and stories. It was such an interesting story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Nephilim-Chronicles-Fallen-Angels-in-the-Ohio-Valley-Audiobook/B00DEPPSJQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nephilim Chronicles: Fallen Angels in the Ohio Valley Author: Fritz Zimmerman Narrator: Cynthia Wallace Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-13 Publisher: The Nephilim Chronicles Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Did a race of giant humans once roam the Biblical lands, Europe and North America? Over 300 historical accounts of giant human skeletons are presented for the first time. Massive human skeletal remains, burial mound types, symbolism, etymology, numerology and ceremonial centers are compared in the Biblical Levant, the British Isles and the Ohio Valley with stunning similarities. Genesis 6:4, "There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old men of renown." The giant offspring of this union between the sons of God and the daughters of men were called the Nephilim. This book takes the leap from mythology to science to discover that the Nephilim were the last vestiges of primitive species; who were known for their gigantic height. They spread from the Biblical Lands to the British Isles and the Ohio Valley. Their open-air earthen and stone temples and burial mounds, containing the remains of giants have stood the testament of time; leaving an indelible mark upon our soil. Herein are the historical accounts of the giant skeletons that have been discovered within burial mounds and subsurface tombs in the Biblical Lands, the British Isles and Europe and North America. Discover for the first time. Who Built Stonehenge. The Numerology Codex of Gematria that dictates 666 as the Sun Father and 1080 as the Lunar or Earth Mother and how these numbers are present in the Bible, Stonehenge and the Earthworks in the Ohio Valley. Discover a giant race called the Dinaric whose remains have been found in Jerusalem, in burial mounds at Stonehenge and the Ohio Valley. Discover the ancient Amorite Babylonian symbols that are evident at Stonehenge and the many henges in the Ohio Valley. Discover the evidence of advanced mathematics discovered by the Amorites and how it is evident at Stonehenge and within the earthworks in the Ohio Valley. This is a must read for anyone who wants an affirmation of one of the most mysterious chapters in the Bible. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fritz Zimmerman) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:58:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Nephilim-Chronicles-Fallen-Angels-in-the-Ohio-Valley-Audiobook/B00DEPPSJQ thebookvoice.com 14:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nephilim Chronicles: Fallen Angels in the Ohio Valley Author: Fritz Zimmerman Narrator: Cynthia Wallace Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-13 Publisher: The Nephilim Chronicles Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Did a race of giant humans once roam the Biblical lands, Europe and North America? Over 300 historical accounts of giant human skeletons are presented for the first time. Massive human skeletal remains, burial mound types, symbolism, etymology, numerology and ceremonial centers are compared in the Biblical Levant, the British Isles and the Ohio Valley with stunning similarities. Genesis 6:4, "There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old men of renown." The giant offspring of this union between the sons of God and the daughters of men were called the Nephilim. This book takes the leap from mythology to science to discover that the Nephilim were the last vestiges of primitive species; who were known for their gigantic height. They spread from the Biblical Lands to the British Isles and the Ohio Valley. Their open-air earthen and stone temples and burial mounds, containing the remains of giants have stood the testament of time; leaving an indelible mark upon our soil. Herein are the historical accounts of the giant skeletons that have been discovered within burial mounds and subsurface tombs in the Biblical Lands, the British Isles and Europe and North America. Discover for the first time. Who Built Stonehenge. The Numerology Codex of Gematria that dictates 666 as the Sun Father and 1080 as the Lunar or Earth Mother and how these numbers are present in the Bible, Stonehenge and the Earthworks in the Ohio Valley. Discover a giant race called the Dinaric whose remains have been found in Jerusalem, in burial mounds at Stonehenge and the Ohio Valley. Discover the ancient Amorite Babylonian symbols that are evident at Stonehenge and the many henges in the Ohio Valley. Discover the evidence of advanced mathematics discovered by the Amorites and how it is evident at Stonehenge and within the earthworks in the Ohio Valley. This is a must read for anyone who wants an affirmation of one of the most mysterious chapters in the Bible. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nephilim Chronicles: Fallen Angels in the Ohio Valley Author: Fritz Zimmerman Narrator: Cynthia Wallace Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-13 Publisher: The Nephilim Chronicles Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Did a race of giant humans once roam the Biblical lands, Europe and North America? Over 300 historical accounts of giant human skeletons are presented for the first time. Massive human skeletal remains, burial mound types, symbolism, etymology, numerology and ceremonial centers are compared in the Biblical Levant, the British Isles and the Ohio Valley with stunning similarities. Genesis 6:4, "There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old men of renown." The giant offspring of this union between the sons of God and the daughters of men were called the Nephilim. This book takes the leap from mythology to science to discover that the Nephilim were the last vestiges of primitive species; who were known for their gigantic height. They spread from the Biblical Lands to the British Isles and the Ohio Valley. Their open-air earthen and stone temples and burial mounds, containing the remains of giants have stood the testament of time; leaving an indelible mark upon our soil. Herein are the historical accounts of the giant skeletons that have been discovered within burial mounds and subsurface tombs in the Biblical Lands, the British Isles and Europe and North America. Discover for the first time. Who Built Stonehenge. The Numerology Codex of Gematria that dictates 666 as the Sun Father and 1080 as the Lunar or Earth Mother and how these numbers are present in the Bible, Stonehenge and the Earthworks in the Ohio Valley. Discover a giant race called the Dinaric whose remains have been found in Jerusalem, in burial mounds at Stonehenge and the Ohio Valley. Discover the ancient Amorite Babylonian symbols that are evident at Stonehenge and the many henges in the Ohio Valley. Discover the evidence of advanced mathematics discovered by the Amorites and how it is evident at Stonehenge and within the earthworks in the Ohio Valley. This is a must read for anyone who wants an affirmation of one of the most mysterious chapters in the Bible. Members Reviews: Simply a Reading of Old News Stories What disappointed you about The Nephilim Chronicles: Fallen Angels in the Ohio Valley? There was no analysis or context given. No updated research - all the stories are from 100 - 150 years ago... has follow up been done on ANY of these? That would be great. And by stories, I mean newspaper stories. This book is literally someone reading news clipping after news clipping of accounts of large skeletons from the 1800s. Very dry, and again, no analysis whatsoever. Would you ever listen to anything by Fritz Zimmerman again? Perhaps of the structure of the book was different than The Nephilim Chronicles" What do you think the narrator could have done better? The narrator was ok - didnt really add to or take away form the book. It may be hard to judge the narrator given the structural objections I listed above. Once you get past the narrator... What did you love best about The Nephilim Chronicles: Fallen Angels in the Ohio Valley? The content of the story is excellently researched and has some valuable insights but it takes getting past the voice of the narrator who sometimes tries too hard to sound as if she were masculine or reading through a masculine voice. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Whos-Who-in-the-Age-of-Jesus-Audiobook/B002V8DLQO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who's Who in the Age of Jesus Author: Geza Vermes Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From detailed, convincing portraits of John the Baptist, Pontius Pilate, Herod, Jesus himself, and other key figures, to the Jewish and Hellenistic leaders often ignored in scripture, Who's Who in the Age of Jesus is a critical, in-depth look at one of the most tumultuous eras in human history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Geza Vermes) Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:58:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Whos-Who-in-the-Age-of-Jesus-Audiobook/B002V8DLQO thebookvoice.com 08:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who's Who in the Age of Jesus Author: Geza Vermes Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From detailed, convincing portraits of John the Baptist, Pontius Pilate, Herod, Jesus himself, and other key figures, to the Jewish and Hellenistic leaders often ignored in scripture, Who's Who in the Age of Jesus is a critical, in-depth look at one of the most tumultuous eras in human history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who's Who in the Age of Jesus Author: Geza Vermes Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From detailed, convincing portraits of John the Baptist, Pontius Pilate, Herod, Jesus himself, and other key figures, to the Jewish and Hellenistic leaders often ignored in scripture, Who's Who in the Age of Jesus is a critical, in-depth look at one of the most tumultuous eras in human history. Members Reviews: LIke listening to a dictionary Don't buy this! Unless you like to listen to someone reading the dictionary, then avoid this one. I vary rarely write a review, but this one cries out for a warning. There are lots of dates, and the reader reads EVERY date. Every time a person or event occurs, the reader reads the date. And there is no cohesiveness. Characters are described in alphabetical sequence. And the reader refers to photographs and other images that obviously we don't get to see. This actually sounds like a book I'd like to read, but listening to it was a waste of a credit. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Jesus-Discovery-Audiobook/B007BPO3CI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jesus Discovery Subtitle: The New Archaeological Find That Reveals the Birth of Christianity Author: Simcha Jacobovici, James D. Tabor Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 2010, using a specialized robotic camera, authors Tabor and Jacobovici, working with archaeologists, geologists, and forensic anthropologists, explored a previously unexcavated tomb in Jerusalem from around the time of Jesus. They made a remarkable discovery. The tomb contained several ossuaries, or bone boxes, two of which were carved with an iconic image and a Greek inscription. Taken together, the image and the inscription constitute the earliest archaeological evidence of faith in Jesus resurrection. Since the newly discovered ossuaries can be reliably dated to before AD 70, when Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans, they also provide the first evidence in Jerusalem of the people who would later be called "Christians". In fact, it is possible, maybe even likely, that whoever was buried in this tomb knew Jesus and heard him preach. The newly examined tomb is only 200 feet away from the so-called Jesus Family Tomb. This controversial tomb, excavated in 1980 and recently brought to international attention, contained ossuaries inscribed with names associated with Jesus and his immediate family. Critics dismissed the synchronicity of names as mere coincidence. But the new discovery increases the likelihood that the "Jesus Family Tomb" is, indeed, the real tomb of Jesus of Nazareth. Tabor and Jacobovici discuss the evidence in support of this interpretation and describe how both tombs appear to have been part of the property of a wealthy individual, possibly Joseph of Arimathea, the man who, according to the gospels, buried Jesus. The Jesus Discovery explains how the recent find is revolutionizing our understanding of the earliest years of Christianity. Tabor and Jacobovici discuss what the concept of resurrection meant to the first followers of Jesus, particularly how it differed from the common understanding of the term today. Because the new archaeological discovery predates all other Christian documents, including the gospels, it offers a dramatic witness to what the people who knew Jesus believed. There is no doubt that this is one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever made. The Jesus Discovery is the firsthand account of how it happened and what it means. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Simcha Jacobovici) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:20:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Jesus-Discovery-Audiobook/B007BPO3CI thebookvoice.com 07:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jesus Discovery Subtitle: The New Archaeological Find That Reveals the Birth of Christianity Author: Simcha Jacobovici, James D. Tabor Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 2010, using a specialized robotic camera, authors Tabor and Jacobovici, working with archaeologists, geologists, and forensic anthropologists, explored a previously unexcavated tomb in Jerusalem from around the time of Jesus. They made a remarkable discovery. The tomb contained several ossuaries, or bone boxes, two of which were carved with an iconic image and a Greek inscription. Taken together, the image and the inscription constitute the earliest archaeological evidence of faith in Jesus resurrection. Since the newly discovered ossuaries can be reliably dated to before AD 70, when Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans, they also provide the first evidence in Jerusalem of the people who would later be called "Christians". In fact, it is possible, maybe even likely, that whoever was buried in this tomb knew Jesus and heard him preach. The newly examined tomb is only 200 feet away from the so-called Jesus Family Tomb. This controversial tomb, excavated in 1980 and recently brought to international attention, contained ossuaries inscribed with names associated with Jesus and his immediate family. Critics dismissed the synchronicity of names as mere coincidence. But the new discovery increases the likelihood that the "Jesus Family Tomb" is, indeed, the real tomb of Jesus of Nazareth. Tabor and Jacobovici discuss the evidence in support of this interpretation and describe how both tombs appear to have been part of the property of a wealthy individual, possibly Joseph of Arimathea, the man who, according to the gospels, buried Jesus. The Jesus Discovery explains how the recent find is revolutionizing our understanding of the earliest years of Christianity. Tabor and Jacobovici discuss what the concept of resurrection meant to the first followers of Jesus, particularly how it differed from the common understanding of the term today. Because the new archaeological discovery predates all other Christian documents, including the gospels, it offers a dramatic witness to what the people who knew Jesus believed. There is no doubt that this is one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever made. The Jesus Discovery is the firsthand account of how it happened and what it means. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jesus Discovery Subtitle: The New Archaeological Find That Reveals the Birth of Christianity Author: Simcha Jacobovici, James D. Tabor Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 2010, using a specialized robotic camera, authors Tabor and Jacobovici, working with archaeologists, geologists, and forensic anthropologists, explored a previously unexcavated tomb in Jerusalem from around the time of Jesus. They made a remarkable discovery. The tomb contained several ossuaries, or bone boxes, two of which were carved with an iconic image and a Greek inscription. Taken together, the image and the inscription constitute the earliest archaeological evidence of faith in Jesus resurrection. Since the newly discovered ossuaries can be reliably dated to before AD 70, when Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans, they also provide the first evidence in Jerusalem of the people who would later be called "Christians". In fact, it is possible, maybe even likely, that whoever was buried in this tomb knew Jesus and heard him preach. The newly examined tomb is only 200 feet away from the so-called Jesus Family Tomb. This controversial tomb, excavated in 1980 and recently brought to international attention, contained ossuaries inscribed with names associated with Jesus and his immediate family. Critics dismissed the synchronicity of names as mere coincidence. But the new discovery increases the likelihood that the "Jesus Family Tomb" is, indeed, the real tomb of Jesus of Nazareth. Tabor and Jacobovici discuss the evidence in support of this interpretation and describe how both tombs appear to have been part of the property of a wealthy individual, possibly Joseph of Arimathea, the man who, according to the gospels, buried Jesus. The Jesus Discovery explains how the recent find is revolutionizing our understanding of the earliest years of Christianity. Tabor and Jacobovici discuss what the concept of resurrection meant to the first followers of Jesus, particularly how it differed from the common understanding of the term today. Because the new archaeological discovery predates all other Christian documents, including the gospels, it offers a dramatic witness to what the people who knew Jesus believed. There is no doubt that this is one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever made. The Jesus Discovery is the firsthand account of how it happened and what it means. Members Reviews: Very Interesting! Overall, I enjoyed this book. It had some new insights into first century Christian belief. The use of the tetragrammaton name was quite interesting. No early manuscripts of the Greek Testament Scriptures have been found that use the Hebrew YHVH, but it's a usage was found on one of the ossuaries in the Jesus tomb. This family tomb dated before 70 CE, before the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, thus the use of the tetragrammaton is quite compelling to modern scholars... Mainly because it is understood that Jews at this time did not speak the name of God. Jesus and his family, and his early disciples were Jews. This gives insight to some of that understandings and behaviors, and symbols used by early Christians, especially the symbol of the Jonah fish. I think the argument that this family tomb is indeed the tomb of Jesus and his family, is quite compelling. Worth reading. Intriguing but not conclusive The authors provide an intriguing analysis of a first-century tomb in Jerusalem. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-World-Jesus-Knew-Audiobook/B077M3V1XD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World Jesus Knew Subtitle: Life, Politics, and Culture in Judea and Around the World Author: Seth Pollinger Ph.D Narrator: Randy Southern Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Understand the difficulties and challenges of daily living, religious customs, providing for a family, life at home, education, the Roman occupation, along with an authentic view of what was happening throughout the world in the first century. Jesus lived in a time of great tension and upheaval. It is estimated there were approximately 700,000 Jews then living in Israel under the Roman occupation. Discover the complexities of life in a tiny Nazereth village. Compelling narrative brings to light the rapidily developing cultures throughout the world. The World Jesus Knew immerses the modern listener in the worldwide drama of the first century and depicts an era of global conquest and domination. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Seth Pollinger Ph.D) Mon, 27 Nov 2017 10:41:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-World-Jesus-Knew-Audiobook/B077M3V1XD thebookvoice.com 03:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World Jesus Knew Subtitle: Life, Politics, and Culture in Judea and Around the World Author: Seth Pollinger Ph.D Narrator: Randy Southern Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Understand the difficulties and challenges of daily living, religious customs, providing for a family, life at home, education, the Roman occupation, along with an authentic view of what was happening throughout the world in the first century. Jesus lived in a time of great tension and upheaval. It is estimated there were approximately 700,000 Jews then living in Israel under the Roman occupation. Discover the complexities of life in a tiny Nazereth village. Compelling narrative brings to light the rapidily developing cultures throughout the world. The World Jesus Knew immerses the modern listener in the worldwide drama of the first century and depicts an era of global conquest and domination. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World Jesus Knew Subtitle: Life, Politics, and Culture in Judea and Around the World Author: Seth Pollinger Ph.D Narrator: Randy Southern Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Understand the difficulties and challenges of daily living, religious customs, providing for a family, life at home, education, the Roman occupation, along with an authentic view of what was happening throughout the world in the first century. Jesus lived in a time of great tension and upheaval. It is estimated there were approximately 700,000 Jews then living in Israel under the Roman occupation. Discover the complexities of life in a tiny Nazereth village. Compelling narrative brings to light the rapidily developing cultures throughout the world. The World Jesus Knew immerses the modern listener in the worldwide drama of the first century and depicts an era of global conquest and domination. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Israelites-and-Egypt-Audiobook/B01M8NVM2C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Israelites and Egypt Subtitle: The History of the Egyptian Enslavement of the Jews, the Exodus, and Relations With Israel Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The story of the ancient Israelites in Egypt is one of the most famous stories in the world, and one of the most contentious from a historical standpoint. Today, most people know about the relationship between the ancient Israelites and the Egyptians from the Old Testament book of Exodus, and the numerous feature films that often depict the dealings between the two peoples in contentious ways. The deadly plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, the arduous 40 years the Israelites spent in the desert, and the Ten Commandments all make the Exodus unforgettable, but they've also left generations of scholars wondering just how accurate the scripture is, with some seeking to prove the historicity of the account and others trying to tie it to the Babylonian exile of the Israelites in the 7th century BCE. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:51:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Israelites-and-Egypt-Audiobook/B01M8NVM2C thebookvoice.com 01:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Israelites and Egypt Subtitle: The History of the Egyptian Enslavement of the Jews, the Exodus, and Relations With Israel Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The story of the ancient Israelites in Egypt is one of the most famous stories in the world, and one of the most contentious from a historical standpoint. Today, most people know about the relationship between the ancient Israelites and the Egyptians from the Old Testament book of Exodus, and the numerous feature films that often depict the dealings between the two peoples in contentious ways. The deadly plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, the arduous 40 years the Israelites spent in the desert, and the Ten Commandments all make the Exodus unforgettable, but they've also left generations of scholars wondering just how accurate the scripture is, with some seeking to prove the historicity of the account and others trying to tie it to the Babylonian exile of the Israelites in the 7th century BCE. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Israelites and Egypt Subtitle: The History of the Egyptian Enslavement of the Jews, the Exodus, and Relations With Israel Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Ken Teutsch Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The story of the ancient Israelites in Egypt is one of the most famous stories in the world, and one of the most contentious from a historical standpoint. Today, most people know about the relationship between the ancient Israelites and the Egyptians from the Old Testament book of Exodus, and the numerous feature films that often depict the dealings between the two peoples in contentious ways. The deadly plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, the arduous 40 years the Israelites spent in the desert, and the Ten Commandments all make the Exodus unforgettable, but they've also left generations of scholars wondering just how accurate the scripture is, with some seeking to prove the historicity of the account and others trying to tie it to the Babylonian exile of the Israelites in the 7th century BCE. Members Reviews: Interesting description of the various interactions between the Jewish nation and people with ancient Egypt The book the Ancient Israelites and Egypt: The History of the Egyptian Enslavement of the Jews, the Exodus, and Relations With Israel is quite interesting. The book clearly indicates "that its objective is not to prove that historical accuracy of the Old Testament but instead to demonstrate the historical relationship between the Israelites and Egyptians". Nevertheless, the first part of the book attempts to use various ancient sources to connect the Bible to the Exodus. The author of the book noted that the ancient Egyptians never noted when they lost battles in any of their inscriptions. Still the author noted that many of the plagues listed in Exodus probably happened at one time or another during Egyptian history. Thereafter, the book demonstrates that Israel or individual groups of Jews continuously interacted with Egypt starting approximately 200 years after the Exodus. I actually found the description of the later interactions between Israel and Egypt to be most interesting. The book provides a great deal of information in a brief and concise manner. There is also an extensive reference list. I recommend this writing. In search of the Historical Record This book looks at the historical record of the Israelites in Egypt and attempts to reconcile this to the narrative depicted in the Old Testament. Accordingly, the author sites ancient sources, scholars, and archaeological evidence. Unfortunately for me, I found this tedious and an unnecessary distraction to the narrative. The author sites the continuing relationship between Israel and Egypt, even after "the Exodus", and at times they battled together against other nations, notably the Babylonians and Assyrians. However, I didn't find this particularly enlightening or insightful. Stiff prose added to my ambivalence. His opinion was all Muslims and Jews should read it to have a better understanding of their heritage Informative and well written. Told a friend of mine who is Jewish about the book and was shocked at how much he learned. His opinion was all Muslims and Jews should read it to have a better understanding of their heritage. Designed for the layman, it's easy to understand. I couldn't put it down but I am an admitted history buff. An interesting read for any student of history. This is an overview, a thought provoking insight for any student of history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ark-Before-Noah-Audiobook/B00JPK5QD2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ark Before Noah Subtitle: Decoding the Story of the Flood Author: Irving Finkel Narrator: Irving Finkel, Gareth Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Since the Victorian period, it has been understood that the story of Noah, iconic in the Book of Genesis, and a central motif in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, derives from a much older story that existed centuries before in ancient Babylon. But the relationship between the Babylonian and biblical traditions was shrouded in mystery. Then, in 2009, Irving Finkel, a curator at the British Museum and a world authority on ancient Mesopotamia, found himself playing detective when a member of the public arrived at the museum with an intriguing cuneiform tablet from a family collection. Not only did the tablet reveal a new version of the Babylonian Flood Story; the ancient poet described the size and completely unexpected shape of the ark, and gave detailed boat building specifications. Decoding this ancient message wedge by cuneiform wedge, Dr. Finkel discovered where the Babylonians believed the ark came to rest and developed a new explanation of how the old story ultimately found its way into the Bible. In The Ark Before Noah, Dr. Finkel takes us on an adventurous voyage of discovery, opening the door to an enthralling world of ancient voices and new meanings. Critic Reviews: "[Finkel's] conclusions will send ripples into the world of creationism and among ark hunters." (Guardian) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Irving Finkel) Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:00:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ark-Before-Noah-Audiobook/B00JPK5QD2 thebookvoice.com 09:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ark Before Noah Subtitle: Decoding the Story of the Flood Author: Irving Finkel Narrator: Irving Finkel, Gareth Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Since the Victorian period, it has been understood that the story of Noah, iconic in the Book of Genesis, and a central motif in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, derives from a much older story that existed centuries before in ancient Babylon. But the relationship between the Babylonian and biblical traditions was shrouded in mystery. Then, in 2009, Irving Finkel, a curator at the British Museum and a world authority on ancient Mesopotamia, found himself playing detective when a member of the public arrived at the museum with an intriguing cuneiform tablet from a family collection. Not only did the tablet reveal a new version of the Babylonian Flood Story; the ancient poet described the size and completely unexpected shape of the ark, and gave detailed boat building specifications. Decoding this ancient message wedge by cuneiform wedge, Dr. Finkel discovered where the Babylonians believed the ark came to rest and developed a new explanation of how the old story ultimately found its way into the Bible. In The Ark Before Noah, Dr. Finkel takes us on an adventurous voyage of discovery, opening the door to an enthralling world of ancient voices and new meanings. Critic Reviews: "[Finkel's] conclusions will send ripples into the world of creationism and among ark hunters." (Guardian) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ark Before Noah Subtitle: Decoding the Story of the Flood Author: Irving Finkel Narrator: Irving Finkel, Gareth Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Since the Victorian period, it has been understood that the story of Noah, iconic in the Book of Genesis, and a central motif in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, derives from a much older story that existed centuries before in ancient Babylon. But the relationship between the Babylonian and biblical traditions was shrouded in mystery. Then, in 2009, Irving Finkel, a curator at the British Museum and a world authority on ancient Mesopotamia, found himself playing detective when a member of the public arrived at the museum with an intriguing cuneiform tablet from a family collection. Not only did the tablet reveal a new version of the Babylonian Flood Story; the ancient poet described the size and completely unexpected shape of the ark, and gave detailed boat building specifications. Decoding this ancient message wedge by cuneiform wedge, Dr. Finkel discovered where the Babylonians believed the ark came to rest and developed a new explanation of how the old story ultimately found its way into the Bible. In The Ark Before Noah, Dr. Finkel takes us on an adventurous voyage of discovery, opening the door to an enthralling world of ancient voices and new meanings. Critic Reviews: "[Finkel's] conclusions will send ripples into the world of creationism and among ark hunters." (Guardian) Members Reviews: excellent, enlightening, entertaining Any additional comments? The author successfully combines "modern" detective stories from the 19th, 20th & 21st centuries, archeological, linguistic & literary; with an approachable guide to the history of written language (focusing on cunieform); and the evolution of biblical literature (focusing on the Noah story, but not only that). The writing & the narration, excellent. I was so sorry when the book was over, I wanted to hear more. Nerd candy!! (Linguistics + History) Yes, there are videos online providing much of the same story; however, you might find the finer details in this book even more fascinating. In short, it's a detailed historical and semi-linguistic discussion about Cuneiform tablets, the Babylonians, and how their inscriptions passed through history in a variety of forms all the way into modern day religion. If you don't get captivated by academic studies, then move on. But if you do, this book is for you. Splendid and Perfectly full of new knowledge Would you listen to The Ark Before Noah again? Why? I would. It will be one I pick up again in a few years I think. It was that full of knowledge that I can't imagine how much more I'll learn from a second listen. Which scene was your favorite? My favorite part was the small section about discovering the scratched in game boards on the feet of many statues that were used by soldiers whiling away their time. Most of these statues were scattered around museums across the world, and remained unseen until a serendipitous discovery one day. Any additional comments? I absolutely ADORED this book. Not only did I learn an incredible amount, but the author is a quintessentially British academic - and that makes him adorable. At least, to me. I dig that sort of thing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Jews-in-History-Audiobook/B00EUD8WDU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jews in History Subtitle: The Lectures of Dr. David Neiman Author: Dr. David Neiman Narrator: Dr. David Neiman Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-13 Publisher: Midnight Shadow Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dr. David Neiman's lectures on Jewish history connect the story of the Jewish people into the larger context of world history. "Joseph and the Exodus" ties the story of Jewish slavery and freedom to archaeological and historical records. "David and Solomon" takes a critical look at the kings of Israel. "The History of the Talmud" is a dramatic account of the development of the Jewish legal system amid a changing political landscape. In "The Politics of Purim" and "The History of Hanukah," the Jews play a pivotal role amid the clash of empires. And "The Khazarian Empire" explores the real story behind the legendary Jewish kingdom. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dr. David Neiman) Thu, 29 Aug 2013 20:28:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Jews-in-History-Audiobook/B00EUD8WDU thebookvoice.com 06:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jews in History Subtitle: The Lectures of Dr. David Neiman Author: Dr. David Neiman Narrator: Dr. David Neiman Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-13 Publisher: Midnight Shadow Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dr. David Neiman's lectures on Jewish history connect the story of the Jewish people into the larger context of world history. "Joseph and the Exodus" ties the story of Jewish slavery and freedom to archaeological and historical records. "David and Solomon" takes a critical look at the kings of Israel. "The History of the Talmud" is a dramatic account of the development of the Jewish legal system amid a changing political landscape. In "The Politics of Purim" and "The History of Hanukah," the Jews play a pivotal role amid the clash of empires. And "The Khazarian Empire" explores the real story behind the legendary Jewish kingdom. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jews in History Subtitle: The Lectures of Dr. David Neiman Author: Dr. David Neiman Narrator: Dr. David Neiman Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-13 Publisher: Midnight Shadow Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Dr. David Neiman's lectures on Jewish history connect the story of the Jewish people into the larger context of world history. "Joseph and the Exodus" ties the story of Jewish slavery and freedom to archaeological and historical records. "David and Solomon" takes a critical look at the kings of Israel. "The History of the Talmud" is a dramatic account of the development of the Jewish legal system amid a changing political landscape. In "The Politics of Purim" and "The History of Hanukah," the Jews play a pivotal role amid the clash of empires. And "The Khazarian Empire" explores the real story behind the legendary Jewish kingdom. Members Reviews: illuminating, insightful and stimulating Where does The Jews in History rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Among those for which I would be glad to pay three times the price. Which scene was your favorite? Dr. Neiman makes sense of many things in the Old Testament that I had glossed over as being of little meaning to us today. He makes many connections with evidence from other traditions and from archaeology that I had only known as dry facts. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, I could hardly put it down. Any additional comments? These lectures cover more ground that the title might suggest. Dr. Neiman infuses meaning into many things that had hitherto seemed like dry facts. He makes many important connections between elements from different traditions and from archaeology. Dr.Neiman was one of those scholars of the old school who make me regret not having the qualities necessary to become one myself. With a vast store of knowledge in their minds, such scholars are able to draw together divers elements into a rich, 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; I only wish there were more. They count among those things that make me happy to be alive today. This book cannot be considered scientific, it is Promotional only. Mr. Neiman offers very little evidence to promote his idea that the Bible can be used scientifically. He lists only evidence that supports his thesis and doesn't discuss any of the material that would go against his thesis. As Mark Twain said, "silence is the biggest lie of all". Slanted, biased, often baseless, lots of holes Slanted, biased, often gives baseless accounts and explanations, lots of holes. A a a a a a a a a a Very engaging and enlightening! Loved this audio presentation - now listening for a second time. Would love a textual version as well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Christ-Actually-Audiobook/B00P1NBYQA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christ Actually Subtitle: The Son of God for the Secular Age Author: James Carroll Narrator: James Carroll Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A New York Times best-selling and widely admired Catholic writer explores how we can retrieve transcendent faith in modern times Critically acclaimed and best-selling author James Carroll has explored every aspect of Christianity, faith, and Jesus Christ, except this central one: What can we believe about - and how can we believe in - Jesus in the 21st century in light of the atrocities of the 20th century and the drift from religion that followed? What Carroll has discovered through decades of writing and lecturing is that he is far from alone in clinging to a received memory of Jesus that separates him from his crucial identity as a Jew, and therefore as a human. Yet if Jesus were not taken as divine, he would be of no interest to us. What can that mean now? Paradoxically, the key is his permanent Jewishness. No Christian himself, Jesus actually transcends Christianity. Drawing on both a wide range of scholarship as well as his own acute searching as a believer, Carroll takes a fresh look at the most familiar narratives of all - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Not simply another book about the "historical Jesus," he takes the challenges of science and contemporary philosophy seriously, even as he retrieves the power of Jesus' profound ordinariness, as an answer to his own last question - what is the future of Jesus Christ? - as the key to a renewal of faith. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Carroll) Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:25:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Christ-Actually-Audiobook/B00P1NBYQA thebookvoice.com 13:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christ Actually Subtitle: The Son of God for the Secular Age Author: James Carroll Narrator: James Carroll Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A New York Times best-selling and widely admired Catholic writer explores how we can retrieve transcendent faith in modern times Critically acclaimed and best-selling author James Carroll has explored every aspect of Christianity, faith, and Jesus Christ, except this central one: What can we believe about - and how can we believe in - Jesus in the 21st century in light of the atrocities of the 20th century and the drift from religion that followed? What Carroll has discovered through decades of writing and lecturing is that he is far from alone in clinging to a received memory of Jesus that separates him from his crucial identity as a Jew, and therefore as a human. Yet if Jesus were not taken as divine, he would be of no interest to us. What can that mean now? Paradoxically, the key is his permanent Jewishness. No Christian himself, Jesus actually transcends Christianity. Drawing on both a wide range of scholarship as well as his own acute searching as a believer, Carroll takes a fresh look at the most familiar narratives of all - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Not simply another book about the "historical Jesus," he takes the challenges of science and contemporary philosophy seriously, even as he retrieves the power of Jesus' profound ordinariness, as an answer to his own last question - what is the future of Jesus Christ? - as the key to a renewal of faith. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christ Actually Subtitle: The Son of God for the Secular Age Author: James Carroll Narrator: James Carroll Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A New York Times best-selling and widely admired Catholic writer explores how we can retrieve transcendent faith in modern times Critically acclaimed and best-selling author James Carroll has explored every aspect of Christianity, faith, and Jesus Christ, except this central one: What can we believe about - and how can we believe in - Jesus in the 21st century in light of the atrocities of the 20th century and the drift from religion that followed? What Carroll has discovered through decades of writing and lecturing is that he is far from alone in clinging to a received memory of Jesus that separates him from his crucial identity as a Jew, and therefore as a human. Yet if Jesus were not taken as divine, he would be of no interest to us. What can that mean now? Paradoxically, the key is his permanent Jewishness. No Christian himself, Jesus actually transcends Christianity. Drawing on both a wide range of scholarship as well as his own acute searching as a believer, Carroll takes a fresh look at the most familiar narratives of all - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Not simply another book about the "historical Jesus," he takes the challenges of science and contemporary philosophy seriously, even as he retrieves the power of Jesus' profound ordinariness, as an answer to his own last question - what is the future of Jesus Christ? - as the key to a renewal of faith. Members Reviews: I was hoping for more ... Mr. Carroll presents an insightful christology. I appreciate the importance of the roman/jewish wars in a new way. There are several other aspects that make the listen ultimately have value, but - for me - it lacked a passion that I was hoping for. I heard echoes of the 60's & 70's theology as well as the mandatory nod to the backdrop of the holocaust, nuclear war and quantum physics,however, I don't think he answers his ultimate question - "who is Jesus, actually?" in a way that can be understood by people w/o a strong background in Theology. He quotes "theology is for the elite and myth is for the masses". I guess I need more reflection on the "myth!" Good book - hire a real reader Even good books can be diminished by bad readers, and that is the case here. Lots of very good insights, an interesting personal story, a very good book for the 21st Century Catholic looking for something other than the usual triumphalist bunkum. But, really, leave the reading to the professionals. The author seems to think that getting emotional and dramatic in places is the best way to convey his point, when really it just makes you want to turn it off. Redundant Would you try another book from James Carroll and/or James Carroll? Unlikely What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Conclusion was repeated throughout the book What didnt you like about James Carrolls performance? Needs a professional reader If this book were a movie would you go see it? Not that type of book Any additional comments? Book was very well researched but in my opinion did not require 13 hours to make the point. Two hours would have been enough. Passionate I love that this book is read by the author. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Holy-Land-Collection-Audiobook/B0125PMU82 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holy Land Collection Subtitle: Israel vs. The World: The Apple of God's Eye in the End of Time; and Jesus, Jews & Jerusalem: Past, Present and Future of the City Author: Ricky King Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: RicTamily Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When discussing Israel and its long history of conflict, the emotions are so charged and for many the stakes are so high that even engaging in a simple conversation about the subject can be like running a marathon of endlessly heated ideas and never-ending historical perspectives. In telling this story, I am not interested in taking any side. I just want to tell the story of how one small nation and a small group of people have had the tenacity and courage to defy the odds and preserve an ancient culture that has become the epicenter of not just conflict but religion, philosophy and human society as a whole. Because Israel has contributed so much to all of us, what was once just an Israelite culture has grown to become what is by and large an inherited world culture. As the scriptures promised to Abraham, "I will make your descendants countless as the dust of the earth; if anyone could count the dust upon the ground, then he could count your descendants." I believe that this scripture does hold true. Because the whole earth has indeed benefited and been greatly influenced from the powerful traditions and thought that have reverberated from Israel throughout history. Since the days of the Covenant that was made with Abraham in the desert, we have all become great inheritors of this tradition. With an inheritance that is as countless as the dust of the earth. Many great and wonderful things have come out of Israel and its people and the world would just not be the same without it. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ricky King) Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:04:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Holy-Land-Collection-Audiobook/B0125PMU82 thebookvoice.com 01:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holy Land Collection Subtitle: Israel vs. The World: The Apple of God's Eye in the End of Time; and Jesus, Jews & Jerusalem: Past, Present and Future of the City Author: Ricky King Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: RicTamily Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When discussing Israel and its long history of conflict, the emotions are so charged and for many the stakes are so high that even engaging in a simple conversation about the subject can be like running a marathon of endlessly heated ideas and never-ending historical perspectives. In telling this story, I am not interested in taking any side. I just want to tell the story of how one small nation and a small group of people have had the tenacity and courage to defy the odds and preserve an ancient culture that has become the epicenter of not just conflict but religion, philosophy and human society as a whole. Because Israel has contributed so much to all of us, what was once just an Israelite culture has grown to become what is by and large an inherited world culture. As the scriptures promised to Abraham, "I will make your descendants countless as the dust of the earth; if anyone could count the dust upon the ground, then he could count your descendants." I believe that this scripture does hold true. Because the whole earth has indeed benefited and been greatly influenced from the powerful traditions and thought that have reverberated from Israel throughout history. Since the days of the Covenant that was made with Abraham in the desert, we have all become great inheritors of this tradition. With an inheritance that is as countless as the dust of the earth. Many great and wonderful things have come out of Israel and its people and the world would just not be the same without it. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holy Land Collection Subtitle: Israel vs. The World: The Apple of God's Eye in the End of Time; and Jesus, Jews & Jerusalem: Past, Present and Future of the City Author: Ricky King Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: RicTamily Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: When discussing Israel and its long history of conflict, the emotions are so charged and for many the stakes are so high that even engaging in a simple conversation about the subject can be like running a marathon of endlessly heated ideas and never-ending historical perspectives. In telling this story, I am not interested in taking any side. I just want to tell the story of how one small nation and a small group of people have had the tenacity and courage to defy the odds and preserve an ancient culture that has become the epicenter of not just conflict but religion, philosophy and human society as a whole. Because Israel has contributed so much to all of us, what was once just an Israelite culture has grown to become what is by and large an inherited world culture. As the scriptures promised to Abraham, "I will make your descendants countless as the dust of the earth; if anyone could count the dust upon the ground, then he could count your descendants." I believe that this scripture does hold true. Because the whole earth has indeed benefited and been greatly influenced from the powerful traditions and thought that have reverberated from Israel throughout history. Since the days of the Covenant that was made with Abraham in the desert, we have all become great inheritors of this tradition. With an inheritance that is as countless as the dust of the earth. Many great and wonderful things have come out of Israel and its people and the world would just not be the same without it. Members Reviews: What a great bundle! As a Christian, I have found this book to be delightful to the ears. I can't believe how much content this bundled has packed in it! Thank you for this guide. Now, I just have to get my children to listen to it! Practice what you preach right? LOL What a great deal, two life changing books!!! What made the experience of listening to Holy Land Collection the most enjoyable? I couldn't believe the massive amount of content that was contained in this bundle. I love bundle deals because you never feel you lost money! What other book might you compare Holy Land Collection to and why? The Bible because of it's truthiness and spiritual power! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Discovering-Genesis-Audiobook/B00DBCQXKK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Discovering Genesis Subtitle: The Lectures of Dr. David Neiman Author: Dr. David Neiman Narrator: Dr. David Neiman Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-13 Publisher: Midnight Shadow Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Book of Genesis is a fascinating account of ancient Israel's earliest traditions regarding both its origins as a people and the origins of the natural and human world it experienced. In the eight-part series Discovering Genesis, the late David Neiman, professor of Jewish theology at Boston College, expertly guides you through the book's first chapters - from the story of creation to the Tower of Babel - to examine how the Biblical writers grappled with the fundamental questions and mysteries of the shared human experience: Where do we come from? Who are we? What makes us different? How did civilization come about? Why do we die? Drawing on recent findings in Biblical studies, ancient history and archaeology, Dr. Neiman also reveals the cultural, historical and linguistic context in which the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah and the Flood were originally written and understood. In the final lectures of this series, Dr. Neiman examines the life of Abraham the Patriarch and places his story into a political and historical context. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dr. David Neiman) Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:57:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Discovering-Genesis-Audiobook/B00DBCQXKK thebookvoice.com 08:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Discovering Genesis Subtitle: The Lectures of Dr. David Neiman Author: Dr. David Neiman Narrator: Dr. David Neiman Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-13 Publisher: Midnight Shadow Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Book of Genesis is a fascinating account of ancient Israel's earliest traditions regarding both its origins as a people and the origins of the natural and human world it experienced. In the eight-part series Discovering Genesis, the late David Neiman, professor of Jewish theology at Boston College, expertly guides you through the book's first chapters - from the story of creation to the Tower of Babel - to examine how the Biblical writers grappled with the fundamental questions and mysteries of the shared human experience: Where do we come from? Who are we? What makes us different? How did civilization come about? Why do we die? Drawing on recent findings in Biblical studies, ancient history and archaeology, Dr. Neiman also reveals the cultural, historical and linguistic context in which the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah and the Flood were originally written and understood. In the final lectures of this series, Dr. Neiman examines the life of Abraham the Patriarch and places his story into a political and historical context. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Discovering Genesis Subtitle: The Lectures of Dr. David Neiman Author: Dr. David Neiman Narrator: Dr. David Neiman Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-13 Publisher: Midnight Shadow Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Book of Genesis is a fascinating account of ancient Israel's earliest traditions regarding both its origins as a people and the origins of the natural and human world it experienced. In the eight-part series Discovering Genesis, the late David Neiman, professor of Jewish theology at Boston College, expertly guides you through the book's first chapters - from the story of creation to the Tower of Babel - to examine how the Biblical writers grappled with the fundamental questions and mysteries of the shared human experience: Where do we come from? Who are we? What makes us different? How did civilization come about? Why do we die? Drawing on recent findings in Biblical studies, ancient history and archaeology, Dr. Neiman also reveals the cultural, historical and linguistic context in which the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah and the Flood were originally written and understood. In the final lectures of this series, Dr. Neiman examines the life of Abraham the Patriarch and places his story into a political and historical context. Members Reviews: Great lecture Very insightful. Similar to Maimonides' Guide for the Perplexed, provides rational arguments to validate the bible mythology. Wonderfully illuminating and stimulating If you could sum up Discovering Genesis in three words, what would they be? Illuminating, exhilarating, insightful What did you like best about this story? Dr. Neiman makes sense of many things in the Old Testament that I had glossed over as being of little meaning to us today. He makes many connections with evidence from other traditions and from archaeology that I had only known as dry facts. Have you listened to any of David Neimans other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, he is a wonderful lecturer. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, I could hardly put it down. 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. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Pillars-of-Freemasonry-Foundations-of-Freemasonry-Series-Audiobook/B00YI9146S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pillars of Freemasonry: Foundations of Freemasonry Series Author: William Harvey Narrator: Norman Wood Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Lamp of Trismegistus Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Originally published in 1919, Masonic scholar William Harvey, using a lot of biblical citations, writes about the history and symbolism of the pair of pillars, Jachin and Boaz, that stood in the first Temple in Jerusalem. They were either copper, brass, or bronze and were decorated with globes, network, and pomegranates. Freestanding pieces of architecture, they are prominently featured in every mason's lodge room. Be they Doric, Corinthian, or Composite, the masonic pillars contain a rich history and diverse symbolism. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Harvey) Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:42:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Pillars-of-Freemasonry-Foundations-of-Freemasonry-Series-Audiobook/B00YI9146S thebookvoice.com 00:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pillars of Freemasonry: Foundations of Freemasonry Series Author: William Harvey Narrator: Norman Wood Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Lamp of Trismegistus Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Originally published in 1919, Masonic scholar William Harvey, using a lot of biblical citations, writes about the history and symbolism of the pair of pillars, Jachin and Boaz, that stood in the first Temple in Jerusalem. They were either copper, brass, or bronze and were decorated with globes, network, and pomegranates. Freestanding pieces of architecture, they are prominently featured in every mason's lodge room. Be they Doric, Corinthian, or Composite, the masonic pillars contain a rich history and diverse symbolism. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pillars of Freemasonry: Foundations of Freemasonry Series Author: William Harvey Narrator: Norman Wood Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Lamp of Trismegistus Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Originally published in 1919, Masonic scholar William Harvey, using a lot of biblical citations, writes about the history and symbolism of the pair of pillars, Jachin and Boaz, that stood in the first Temple in Jerusalem. They were either copper, brass, or bronze and were decorated with globes, network, and pomegranates. Freestanding pieces of architecture, they are prominently featured in every mason's lodge room. Be they Doric, Corinthian, or Composite, the masonic pillars contain a rich history and diverse symbolism. Members Reviews: Five Stars Very informative https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lost-Waves-of-Time-Audiobook/B01MTUJND1 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Waves of Time Subtitle: The Untold Story of How Music Shaped Our World Author: Jill Ingeborg Mattson Narrator: Wayne Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: Wings of Light Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Lost Waves of Time (TLWOT) is one of those truly unique books that can alter your world-view. Unlike anything you have read before, it reveals an amazing history of ancient cultures, where music was wielded as a secret weapon. You will find a wealth of specific information - detailing how masters and leaders across the ages utilized sound energy in the form of exquisitely precise music. The ultimate achievement of this secret was the ancients' ability to shape their people - their emotional, intellectual and value decisions - and as a result control the entire culture via their culture's signature music. We see this power - the manipulation of the sound vibrational environment of a civilization - used to remarkable effect again and again, from ancient Sumeria and China to Egypt and India. We travel through all ages and even discuss the role of music in modern times. The Lost Waves of Time is tremendous in scope, presenting a clear account of how spirit first involved into the material world. A constant theme explains how subtle energy connects the realms of body, mind and spirit. The volume is well researched and lists an impressive of references. It is filled with secret knowledge, unassumingly shared, so we common mortals can know these ancient secrets. The wisdom from our past is made vibrant using todays nomenclature; not an easy task. This book is sure to become a classic in many fields of study: music, math, healing, human potential, frequency, ancient knowledge, sound, light, architecture, and more. The book can be enjoyed as a history of ancient civilizations with unique facts and theories. It is also a course in the history of music and probably most importantly an attempt to connect many religious and spiritual traditions; in the process a wonderful new paradigm for our spiritual heritage and ultimate destiny is presented. Prepare for a ride through history in a way that will move you to your core. You will recognize information from a deeper inner place that you likely didn't know even existed within you. This work will forever enlighten your perceptions and understanding of music and ancient people! From the mythic days of Atlantis through all the histories of the major civilizations, an idea echoes around the ancient world; the vibrational power of music slowly shapes human emotions, behaviors and actions. These influences accumulate and solidify, resulting in entire cultural reform. Like the slow erosion of a tall mountain into a gentle rolling hill, music's subtle energy relentlessly molds everything in its path. Music has always molded our world - much more than we can imagine. The mirror of music reflects a culture's deepest social and moral values. Using their understanding of music's power - ancient man shaped his world and maintained his creation for millennia. Pliable music was the foremost ancient tool to perform unbelievable feats. Adventure into our distant past and watch the waves of music endow people with experiences and emotions. From legends of Atlantis to written history of the magical use of music, the history of music as a tool to change reality will be revealed. Three time author Jill Mattson breaks through in The Lost Waves of Time, revealing ancient vibrational energy techniques for sublime results. Enormous in scope. Reach new levels of consciousness. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jill Ingeborg Mattson) Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:21:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lost-Waves-of-Time-Audiobook/B01MTUJND1 thebookvoice.com 23:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Waves of Time Subtitle: The Untold Story of How Music Shaped Our World Author: Jill Ingeborg Mattson Narrator: Wayne Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: Wings of Light Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Lost Waves of Time (TLWOT) is one of those truly unique books that can alter your world-view. Unlike anything you have read before, it reveals an amazing history of ancient cultures, where music was wielded as a secret weapon. You will find a wealth of specific information - detailing how masters and leaders across the ages utilized sound energy in the form of exquisitely precise music. The ultimate achievement of this secret was the ancients' ability to shape their people - their emotional, intellectual and value decisions - and as a result control the entire culture via their culture's signature music. We see this power - the manipulation of the sound vibrational environment of a civilization - used to remarkable effect again and again, from ancient Sumeria and China to Egypt and India. We travel through all ages and even discuss the role of music in modern times. The Lost Waves of Time is tremendous in scope, presenting a clear account of how spirit first involved into the material world. A constant theme explains how subtle energy connects the realms of body, mind and spirit. The volume is well researched and lists an impressive of references. It is filled with secret knowledge, unassumingly shared, so we common mortals can know these ancient secrets. The wisdom from our past is made vibrant using todays nomenclature; not an easy task. This book is sure to become a classic in many fields of study: music, math, healing, human potential, frequency, ancient knowledge, sound, light, architecture, and more. The book can be enjoyed as a history of ancient civilizations with unique facts and theories. It is also a course in the history of music and probably most importantly an attempt to connect many religious and spiritual traditions; in the process a wonderful new paradigm for our spiritual heritage and ultimate destiny is presented. Prepare for a ride through history in a way that will move you to your core. You will recognize information from a deeper inner place that you likely didn't know even existed within you. This work will forever enlighten your perceptions and understanding of music and ancient people! From the mythic days of Atlantis through all the histories of the major civilizations, an idea echoes around the ancient world; the vibrational power of music slowly shapes human emotions, behaviors and actions. These influences accumulate and solidify, resulting in entire cultural reform. Like the slow erosion of a tall mountain into a gentle rolling hill, music's subtle energy relentlessly molds everything in its path. Music has always molded our world - much more than we can imagine. The mirror of music reflects a culture's deepest social and moral values. Using their understanding of music's power - ancient man shaped his world and maintained his creation for millennia. Pliable music was the foremost ancient tool to perform unbelievable feats. Adventure into our distant past and watch the waves of music endow people with experiences and emotions. From legends of Atlantis to written history of the magical use of music, the history of music as a tool to change reality will be revealed. Three time author Jill Mattson breaks through in The Lost Waves of Time, revealing ancient vibrational energy techniques for sublime results. Enormous in scope. Reach new levels of consciousness. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Waves of Time Subtitle: The Untold Story of How Music Shaped Our World Author: Jill Ingeborg Mattson Narrator: Wayne Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: Wings of Light Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Lost Waves of Time (TLWOT) is one of those truly unique books that can alter your world-view. Unlike anything you have read before, it reveals an amazing history of ancient cultures, where music was wielded as a secret weapon. You will find a wealth of specific information - detailing how masters and leaders across the ages utilized sound energy in the form of exquisitely precise music. The ultimate achievement of this secret was the ancients' ability to shape their people - their emotional, intellectual and value decisions - and as a result control the entire culture via their culture's signature music. We see this power - the manipulation of the sound vibrational environment of a civilization - used to remarkable effect again and again, from ancient Sumeria and China to Egypt and India. We travel through all ages and even discuss the role of music in modern times. The Lost Waves of Time is tremendous in scope, presenting a clear account of how spirit first involved into the material world. A constant theme explains how subtle energy connects the realms of body, mind and spirit. The volume is well researched and lists an impressive of references. It is filled with secret knowledge, unassumingly shared, so we common mortals can know these ancient secrets. The wisdom from our past is made vibrant using todays nomenclature; not an easy task. This book is sure to become a classic in many fields of study: music, math, healing, human potential, frequency, ancient knowledge, sound, light, architecture, and more. The book can be enjoyed as a history of ancient civilizations with unique facts and theories. It is also a course in the history of music and probably most importantly an attempt to connect many religious and spiritual traditions; in the process a wonderful new paradigm for our spiritual heritage and ultimate destiny is presented. Prepare for a ride through history in a way that will move you to your core. You will recognize information from a deeper inner place that you likely didn't know even existed within you. This work will forever enlighten your perceptions and understanding of music and ancient people! From the mythic days of Atlantis through all the histories of the major civilizations, an idea echoes around the ancient world; the vibrational power of music slowly shapes human emotions, behaviors and actions. These influences accumulate and solidify, resulting in entire cultural reform. Like the slow erosion of a tall mountain into a gentle rolling hill, music's subtle energy relentlessly molds everything in its path. Music has always molded our world - much more than we can imagine. The mirror of music reflects a culture's deepest social and moral values. Using their understanding of music's power - ancient man shaped his world and maintained his creation for millennia. Pliable music was the foremost ancient tool to perform unbelievable feats. Adventure into our distant past and watch the waves of music endow people with experiences and emotions. From legends of Atlantis to written history of the magical use of music, the history of music as a tool to change reality will be revealed. Three time author Jill Mattson breaks through in The Lost Waves of Time, revealing ancient vibrational energy techniques for sublime results. Enormous in scope. Reach new levels of consciousness. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Superstitions-of-the-Sea-Audiobook/B014I5NB1C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Superstitions of the Sea Subtitle: A Digest of Beliefs, Customs, and Mystery Author: James G. Clary Narrator: John Rayment Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-15 Publisher: The Marine Art of J. Clary Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Jim Clary presents a compelling and riveting digest of beliefs, customs, and mystery in Superstitions of the Sea. Clary focuses on the vast array of strange, mythical, and often comical beliefs of mariners from ancient times to the present. Collecting the various topics for years, Clary found that maritime superstition was weaved throughout every fabric of his study. The folklore was so interesting that it often lured him far away from his subject search and held him spellbound for hours at a time. Clary offers a unique and encompassing classification of maritime superstitions, including anecdotes on: animals, burial, charms, demons, evil eyes, figureheads, ghost ships, hexes, icebergs, Jonahs, knots, launchings, myths, navigation, omens, people, romance, shipwrecks, triangles, the unexplained, Vikings, and weather phenomena. He combed through countless age-old volumes and interviewed today's sailors to bring to the listener incredible yarns and unbelievable recorded facts enshrouded in mystery. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James G. Clary) Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:06:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Superstitions-of-the-Sea-Audiobook/B014I5NB1C thebookvoice.com 09:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Superstitions of the Sea Subtitle: A Digest of Beliefs, Customs, and Mystery Author: James G. Clary Narrator: John Rayment Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-15 Publisher: The Marine Art of J. Clary Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Jim Clary presents a compelling and riveting digest of beliefs, customs, and mystery in Superstitions of the Sea. Clary focuses on the vast array of strange, mythical, and often comical beliefs of mariners from ancient times to the present. Collecting the various topics for years, Clary found that maritime superstition was weaved throughout every fabric of his study. The folklore was so interesting that it often lured him far away from his subject search and held him spellbound for hours at a time. Clary offers a unique and encompassing classification of maritime superstitions, including anecdotes on: animals, burial, charms, demons, evil eyes, figureheads, ghost ships, hexes, icebergs, Jonahs, knots, launchings, myths, navigation, omens, people, romance, shipwrecks, triangles, the unexplained, Vikings, and weather phenomena. He combed through countless age-old volumes and interviewed today's sailors to bring to the listener incredible yarns and unbelievable recorded facts enshrouded in mystery. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Superstitions of the Sea Subtitle: A Digest of Beliefs, Customs, and Mystery Author: James G. Clary Narrator: John Rayment Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-15 Publisher: The Marine Art of J. Clary Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Jim Clary presents a compelling and riveting digest of beliefs, customs, and mystery in Superstitions of the Sea. Clary focuses on the vast array of strange, mythical, and often comical beliefs of mariners from ancient times to the present. Collecting the various topics for years, Clary found that maritime superstition was weaved throughout every fabric of his study. The folklore was so interesting that it often lured him far away from his subject search and held him spellbound for hours at a time. Clary offers a unique and encompassing classification of maritime superstitions, including anecdotes on: animals, burial, charms, demons, evil eyes, figureheads, ghost ships, hexes, icebergs, Jonahs, knots, launchings, myths, navigation, omens, people, romance, shipwrecks, triangles, the unexplained, Vikings, and weather phenomena. He combed through countless age-old volumes and interviewed today's sailors to bring to the listener incredible yarns and unbelievable recorded facts enshrouded in mystery. Members Reviews: RELAXING Relaxing Therapeutic helps me sleep without stress. Especially when put in slower motion. Feeds my fix of Interesting and mysterious stories. Interesting read Kept interest and has lots of information, but could have been written in a more exciting manner. Could have been so much better. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I listen to books while doing other things. I can hardly tear myself away from Game of Thrones books, for example, despite having watched the TV series and despite the fairly simple storylines. This book about superstitions of the sea was read in a pretty boring manner. I did know a good number of the factoids, and learned a few more, but if I had been in a bookstore I would have known not to buy this book. What didnt you like about John Rayments performance? No spark, no change of voice inflections. Frankly, he sounded bored and it distracted me from the book itself. Did Superstitions of the Sea inspire you to do anything? I'm still thinking of returning it. Potentially interesting subject poorly presented What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Better narrative flow and more lively narration What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The book consists of brief notes about maritime traditions and folklore with no linking between them. Combined with the very monotonous narration this makes it rather like listening to someone reading out a phone directory. How could the performance have been better? Better narrative flow and more lively narration You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? Well researched, plenty of content An excellent download. This is a very comfortable listen. None stop ghost stories and superstitions. So many you will be dipping in and out forever. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Apocryphal-Gospels-Audiobook/B004J6XP1C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Apocryphal Gospels Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Paul Foster Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This Very Short Introduction offers a clear, accessible, and concise account of the apocryphal gospels - exploring their origins, their discovery, and discussing how the various texts have been interpreted both within and outside the Church. Looking at texts ranging from the gospels from Nag Hammadi to the Dialogues with the Risen Savior, Paul Foster shows how the apocryphal gospels reflect the diversity that existed within early Christianity, and considers the extent to which they can be used to reconstruct an accurate portrait of the historical Jesus. Foster demonstrates how close analysis of text, contents, and context are vital in assessing the value and authenticity of such ancient documents. Including discussions of controversies and case-studies such as the alleged hoax surrounding the discovery of Secret Mark, Foster concludes that the non-canonical texts, considered in the correct context, can help us reach a more complete understanding of the multi-faceted nature of early Christianity. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Foster) Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:53:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Apocryphal-Gospels-Audiobook/B004J6XP1C thebookvoice.com 04:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Apocryphal Gospels Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Paul Foster Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This Very Short Introduction offers a clear, accessible, and concise account of the apocryphal gospels - exploring their origins, their discovery, and discussing how the various texts have been interpreted both within and outside the Church. Looking at texts ranging from the gospels from Nag Hammadi to the Dialogues with the Risen Savior, Paul Foster shows how the apocryphal gospels reflect the diversity that existed within early Christianity, and considers the extent to which they can be used to reconstruct an accurate portrait of the historical Jesus. Foster demonstrates how close analysis of text, contents, and context are vital in assessing the value and authenticity of such ancient documents. Including discussions of controversies and case-studies such as the alleged hoax surrounding the discovery of Secret Mark, Foster concludes that the non-canonical texts, considered in the correct context, can help us reach a more complete understanding of the multi-faceted nature of early Christianity. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Apocryphal Gospels Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Paul Foster Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This Very Short Introduction offers a clear, accessible, and concise account of the apocryphal gospels - exploring their origins, their discovery, and discussing how the various texts have been interpreted both within and outside the Church. Looking at texts ranging from the gospels from Nag Hammadi to the Dialogues with the Risen Savior, Paul Foster shows how the apocryphal gospels reflect the diversity that existed within early Christianity, and considers the extent to which they can be used to reconstruct an accurate portrait of the historical Jesus. Foster demonstrates how close analysis of text, contents, and context are vital in assessing the value and authenticity of such ancient documents. Including discussions of controversies and case-studies such as the alleged hoax surrounding the discovery of Secret Mark, Foster concludes that the non-canonical texts, considered in the correct context, can help us reach a more complete understanding of the multi-faceted nature of early Christianity. Members Reviews: The Study of the Apocryphal Gospels Might be better titled 'The Study of the Apocryphal Gospels a Very Short Introduction' as much of the content details how these 'Gospels' were found, how they are being analyzed, and why they are important. Also includes extensive references, which would be good, if in a paper copy of the book and you were doing research. But the references are distracting when listening to the book. This book is probably better in paper form. Very Informative Would you listen to The Apocryphal Gospels again? Why? Already have listened several times. It's interesting and informative. What other book might you compare The Apocryphal Gospels to and why? The Lost Dinosaurs of Egypt Which character as performed by Jennifer Van Dyck was your favorite? Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Any additional comments? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Temple-of-Solomon-The-History-of-Jerusalems-First-Jewish-Temple-Audiobook/B0100LIUMI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Temple of Solomon: The History of Jerusalem's First Jewish Temple Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Winston Strobridge Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "In the 480th year after the Israelites came out of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the temple of the Lord." (1 Kings 6:1) "In the year that king Uzziah died. I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up, and his train filled the hekhal (sanctuary)." (Isaiah 6:1) There was not any one entity more central to the Yahwistic Judean religion during the monarchy than the temple of Solomon. It symbolized the presence of YHWH in the nation, as well as his enduring protection of the nation and the Davidic royal throne. Judean worshippers directed their prayers toward the Solomonic temple, and eventually, the Judean prophets and theologians declared that this was the only legitimate location where priests could perform sacrifices and other religious rites for YHWH. Its significance can be seen most clearly in the dramatic cognitive dissonance experienced by the Judeans in Babylonian captivity after the destruction of the temple, which had been so central to their religious conception that they had great difficulty reconciling its destruction with their continued belief in YHWH. The Temple and the Biblical descriptions of it have fascinated people for centuries and led to all kinds of conjecture and imagination. In addition to countless works of art, Isaac Newton tried to make a model of it in his writings, and he wrote about the temple extensively. Even Freemasons give a nod to Solomon's Temple by calling their meeting places temples as well. That said, the Temple remains an enduring mystery due to conflicting accounts and descriptions of it in the Bible, and some scholars have even put forth theories that the structure was not originally designed to serve religious purposes in the first place. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 22 Jun 2015 23:49:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Temple-of-Solomon-The-History-of-Jerusalems-First-Jewish-Temple-Audiobook/B0100LIUMI thebookvoice.com 01:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Temple of Solomon: The History of Jerusalem's First Jewish Temple Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Winston Strobridge Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "In the 480th year after the Israelites came out of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the temple of the Lord." (1 Kings 6:1) "In the year that king Uzziah died. I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up, and his train filled the hekhal (sanctuary)." (Isaiah 6:1) There was not any one entity more central to the Yahwistic Judean religion during the monarchy than the temple of Solomon. It symbolized the presence of YHWH in the nation, as well as his enduring protection of the nation and the Davidic royal throne. Judean worshippers directed their prayers toward the Solomonic temple, and eventually, the Judean prophets and theologians declared that this was the only legitimate location where priests could perform sacrifices and other religious rites for YHWH. Its significance can be seen most clearly in the dramatic cognitive dissonance experienced by the Judeans in Babylonian captivity after the destruction of the temple, which had been so central to their religious conception that they had great difficulty reconciling its destruction with their continued belief in YHWH. The Temple and the Biblical descriptions of it have fascinated people for centuries and led to all kinds of conjecture and imagination. In addition to countless works of art, Isaac Newton tried to make a model of it in his writings, and he wrote about the temple extensively. Even Freemasons give a nod to Solomon's Temple by calling their meeting places temples as well. That said, the Temple remains an enduring mystery due to conflicting accounts and descriptions of it in the Bible, and some scholars have even put forth theories that the structure was not originally designed to serve religious purposes in the first place. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Temple of Solomon: The History of Jerusalem's First Jewish Temple Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Winston Strobridge Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "In the 480th year after the Israelites came out of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the temple of the Lord." (1 Kings 6:1) "In the year that king Uzziah died. I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up, and his train filled the hekhal (sanctuary)." (Isaiah 6:1) There was not any one entity more central to the Yahwistic Judean religion during the monarchy than the temple of Solomon. It symbolized the presence of YHWH in the nation, as well as his enduring protection of the nation and the Davidic royal throne. Judean worshippers directed their prayers toward the Solomonic temple, and eventually, the Judean prophets and theologians declared that this was the only legitimate location where priests could perform sacrifices and other religious rites for YHWH. Its significance can be seen most clearly in the dramatic cognitive dissonance experienced by the Judeans in Babylonian captivity after the destruction of the temple, which had been so central to their religious conception that they had great difficulty reconciling its destruction with their continued belief in YHWH. The Temple and the Biblical descriptions of it have fascinated people for centuries and led to all kinds of conjecture and imagination. In addition to countless works of art, Isaac Newton tried to make a model of it in his writings, and he wrote about the temple extensively. Even Freemasons give a nod to Solomon's Temple by calling their meeting places temples as well. That said, the Temple remains an enduring mystery due to conflicting accounts and descriptions of it in the Bible, and some scholars have even put forth theories that the structure was not originally designed to serve religious purposes in the first place. Members Reviews: Four Stars Very informative. Three Stars So far it hasn't "grabbed me." One Star He leaves a lot of info out. Interesting I found this book quite detailed about The Temple and it's history. Definitely a good book to read and familiarize yourself. Definitely important for Bible student's. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jerusalem-Jerusalem-Audiobook/B004S6YIZU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jerusalem, Jerusalem Subtitle: How the Ancient City Ignited Our Modern World Author: James Carroll Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In James Carroll's provocative reading of the deep past, the Bible's brutality responded to the violence that threatened Jerusalem from the start. Centuries later, the mounting European fixation on a heavenly Jerusalem sparked both anti-Semitism and racist colonial contempt. The holy wars of the Knights Templar burned apocalyptic mayhem into the Western mind. Carroll's brilliant and original leap is to show how, as Christopher Columbus carried his own Jerusalem-centric worldview to the West, America too was powerfully shaped by the dream of the City on a Hill - from Governor Winthrop to Abraham Lincoln to Woodrow Wilson to Ronald Reagan. The nuclear brinksmanship of the 1973 Yom Kippur War helps prove his point: religion and violence fuel each other, with Jerusalem the ground zero of the heat. Critic Reviews: "What a remarkable book. I was blown away by the breadth and depth of it. Another hugely important book from James Carroll, right there with Constantine's Sword." (Reza Aslan, Contributing Editor, Daily Beast; Middle East analyst for CBS News) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Carroll) Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:23:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jerusalem-Jerusalem-Audiobook/B004S6YIZU thebookvoice.com 16:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jerusalem, Jerusalem Subtitle: How the Ancient City Ignited Our Modern World Author: James Carroll Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In James Carroll's provocative reading of the deep past, the Bible's brutality responded to the violence that threatened Jerusalem from the start. Centuries later, the mounting European fixation on a heavenly Jerusalem sparked both anti-Semitism and racist colonial contempt. The holy wars of the Knights Templar burned apocalyptic mayhem into the Western mind. Carroll's brilliant and original leap is to show how, as Christopher Columbus carried his own Jerusalem-centric worldview to the West, America too was powerfully shaped by the dream of the City on a Hill - from Governor Winthrop to Abraham Lincoln to Woodrow Wilson to Ronald Reagan. The nuclear brinksmanship of the 1973 Yom Kippur War helps prove his point: religion and violence fuel each other, with Jerusalem the ground zero of the heat. Critic Reviews: "What a remarkable book. I was blown away by the breadth and depth of it. Another hugely important book from James Carroll, right there with Constantine's Sword." (Reza Aslan, Contributing Editor, Daily Beast; Middle East analyst for CBS News) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jerusalem, Jerusalem Subtitle: How the Ancient City Ignited Our Modern World Author: James Carroll Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In James Carroll's provocative reading of the deep past, the Bible's brutality responded to the violence that threatened Jerusalem from the start. Centuries later, the mounting European fixation on a heavenly Jerusalem sparked both anti-Semitism and racist colonial contempt. The holy wars of the Knights Templar burned apocalyptic mayhem into the Western mind. Carroll's brilliant and original leap is to show how, as Christopher Columbus carried his own Jerusalem-centric worldview to the West, America too was powerfully shaped by the dream of the City on a Hill - from Governor Winthrop to Abraham Lincoln to Woodrow Wilson to Ronald Reagan. The nuclear brinksmanship of the 1973 Yom Kippur War helps prove his point: religion and violence fuel each other, with Jerusalem the ground zero of the heat. Critic Reviews: "What a remarkable book. I was blown away by the breadth and depth of it. Another hugely important book from James Carroll, right there with Constantine's Sword." (Reza Aslan, Contributing Editor, Daily Beast; Middle East analyst for CBS News) Members Reviews: Good book, provocative The author has a theory and spends a lot of time making the evidence fit it. The theory in essence is that Jerusalem in its mythological iconic form (and sometimes, in its reality) is at the heart of religion's love affair with death and war. Add to that his belief that Christianity and the Catholic church's systematic and institutionalized persecution of Jews is unforgiveable (I couldn't agree more) and that Israel, as a nation suffers from PTSD (a probably legitimate observation) ... well, this is a massively abbreviated version of the story. In some ways, the book is a grab bag, full of religious or, depending on how you want to look at it, anti religious philosophy and/or history ... well, it's interesting albeit a bit overly ambitious (the book starts with the big bang and proceeds through human history). When he get to the conclusion, it is difficult to be entirely sure what he is saying. I suspect the ambiguity is intentional ... either that or he isn't entirely sure how to sum it all up and given the scope of the material he is attempting to synthesize, I can understand the problem. For all that, he is a good writer and if he rambles and ranges far and wide through world history, theology and geo-political issues in various places and combinations, it is never dull. If the book has a flaw, it is the author's attempt to include absolutely everything. Now, about the narration. If he had bothered to learn the correct pronunciation of ANY of the locations in Israel and Jeruslam or any OTHER Hebrew word -- which are, after all, central to the book -- he would have gotten five stars. But he didn't. He mispronounces every single one of them, from Gush Emunim to Mea Shearim. He probably mangled the Arabic words too, but fortunately for me, I was not familiar with all of them, so it didn't bother me as much.He did some mangling of good old American words too, which was also jarring. But mostly, he's a good narrator and this was a long and fairly complicated book and he does a good job at handling it with verve and energy. Nonetheless, he should have taken the time to find out how things are pronounced. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/God-Kings-Audiobook/B002V9Z49A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Kings Subtitle: The Descendants of Jesus Author: Hugh Montgomery Narrator: Hugh Montgomery Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: As Professor Hugh Montgomery explains, many royal families around the globe know that they are indeed descended from Jesus and the Davidic line, and yet this incredible story has remained a secret for centuries. Discover why the line of David was so important and where it originated. Venture back to the time of Mesopotamia and the great god-kings of antiquity. Find out how widespread this bloodline is today and how even George Washington was a member of this elite lineage. Professor Hugh Montgomery has steadfastly refused to be part of the Da Vinci Code debate, feeling the real facts have never been properly studied and accepted. Other authors, such as Michael Baigent, have consistently referenced Montgomery as a source for their own work, stating they had "been presented important documents". These documents are owned by Professor Montgomery and are represented here in God Kings for the first time. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hugh Montgomery) Mon, 04 May 2009 20:34:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/God-Kings-Audiobook/B002V9Z49A thebookvoice.com 01:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Kings Subtitle: The Descendants of Jesus Author: Hugh Montgomery Narrator: Hugh Montgomery Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: As Professor Hugh Montgomery explains, many royal families around the globe know that they are indeed descended from Jesus and the Davidic line, and yet this incredible story has remained a secret for centuries. Discover why the line of David was so important and where it originated. Venture back to the time of Mesopotamia and the great god-kings of antiquity. Find out how widespread this bloodline is today and how even George Washington was a member of this elite lineage. Professor Hugh Montgomery has steadfastly refused to be part of the Da Vinci Code debate, feeling the real facts have never been properly studied and accepted. Other authors, such as Michael Baigent, have consistently referenced Montgomery as a source for their own work, stating they had "been presented important documents". These documents are owned by Professor Montgomery and are represented here in God Kings for the first time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Kings Subtitle: The Descendants of Jesus Author: Hugh Montgomery Narrator: Hugh Montgomery Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: As Professor Hugh Montgomery explains, many royal families around the globe know that they are indeed descended from Jesus and the Davidic line, and yet this incredible story has remained a secret for centuries. Discover why the line of David was so important and where it originated. Venture back to the time of Mesopotamia and the great god-kings of antiquity. Find out how widespread this bloodline is today and how even George Washington was a member of this elite lineage. Professor Hugh Montgomery has steadfastly refused to be part of the Da Vinci Code debate, feeling the real facts have never been properly studied and accepted. Other authors, such as Michael Baigent, have consistently referenced Montgomery as a source for their own work, stating they had "been presented important documents". These documents are owned by Professor Montgomery and are represented here in God Kings for the first time. Members Reviews: This was the worst purchase I made at Audible.com Although the content may be interesting to you, the poor production quality is distracting. There are minutes of music that do not add anything to the experience, they just make the book seem longer. There is much less than one hour of dialog in this audiobook. I say audiobook, but this is more accurately described as a recorded interview. Also, it was recorded in an echo filled environment, making some of the faster speaking segments difficult to understand. Unfortunately, there were no reviews available when I bought this. Hopefully you can avoid this selection and find higher quality and a more detailed discussion elsewhere. poor recording poor recording with very poor music background - could not get beyond the first 20 minutes Very Disappointed What would have made God Kings better? A real reader and better recording. Kill the music. What did you like best about this story? The facts. Would you be willing to try another one of Hugh Montgomerys performances? NEVER EVER! What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment, frustration, anger. Any additional comments? This book was definitely not worth the money. Most of it cannot be understood. The recording is very poor. It sounds like it was recorded in a cavern. Add the spooky music in the background and only half of it can be understood. (Who decided to put a song with words over a speaker??)Hugh Montgomery may be a great academic, but he is a thoroughly lousy reader. I might have given this more stars if he had stayed out of it and had a reader perform it.I liked the facts that I could understand on this recording. But everything else was worse than useless. The stupid music that I think is only there to take up time, needs to be deleted. It's not nice that I'm paying for a 68 minutes of book and almost half of it is JUST music (and bad music at that). If I could, I'd get my money back from Audible.Like someone else mentioned on here, there were no reviews when I purchased it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Scriptural-Translation-of-Egyptian-Hieroglyphic-Vignettes-Volume-1-Audiobook/B01MT1SM9A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scriptural Translation of Egyptian Hieroglyphic Vignettes, Volume 1 Subtitle: The Book of Abraham Author: Abraham Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-16 Publisher: Travis Wayne Goodsell Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From my books from the Translating the Hieroglyphic Vignettes series, I demonstrate how to translate the Egyptian illustrations containing deities. I pointed out that this was how Joseph Smith translated his Book of Abraham text. And I pointed out that Joseph Smith's translation was not complete. I therefore make a more complete textual translation of the facsimiles and other vignettes from the Book of Breathings and maybe even the Book of the Dead papyri. I will not at this time make a translation of the papyri texts, just the hieroglyphic vignettes. I do not follow Joseph Smith's manner of translation, nor do I follow the pattern of the King James version. The translation is after my manner of speech. And at this time I will not separate the text into chapters and verses, nor provide a footnoting system with my reference guide to the scriptures and my doctrinal guide to the scriptures. This will all be done at a later time. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Abraham) Mon, 26 Dec 2016 00:40:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Scriptural-Translation-of-Egyptian-Hieroglyphic-Vignettes-Volume-1-Audiobook/B01MT1SM9A thebookvoice.com 00:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scriptural Translation of Egyptian Hieroglyphic Vignettes, Volume 1 Subtitle: The Book of Abraham Author: Abraham Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-16 Publisher: Travis Wayne Goodsell Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From my books from the Translating the Hieroglyphic Vignettes series, I demonstrate how to translate the Egyptian illustrations containing deities. I pointed out that this was how Joseph Smith translated his Book of Abraham text. And I pointed out that Joseph Smith's translation was not complete. I therefore make a more complete textual translation of the facsimiles and other vignettes from the Book of Breathings and maybe even the Book of the Dead papyri. I will not at this time make a translation of the papyri texts, just the hieroglyphic vignettes. I do not follow Joseph Smith's manner of translation, nor do I follow the pattern of the King James version. The translation is after my manner of speech. And at this time I will not separate the text into chapters and verses, nor provide a footnoting system with my reference guide to the scriptures and my doctrinal guide to the scriptures. This will all be done at a later time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scriptural Translation of Egyptian Hieroglyphic Vignettes, Volume 1 Subtitle: The Book of Abraham Author: Abraham Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-16 Publisher: Travis Wayne Goodsell Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From my books from the Translating the Hieroglyphic Vignettes series, I demonstrate how to translate the Egyptian illustrations containing deities. I pointed out that this was how Joseph Smith translated his Book of Abraham text. And I pointed out that Joseph Smith's translation was not complete. I therefore make a more complete textual translation of the facsimiles and other vignettes from the Book of Breathings and maybe even the Book of the Dead papyri. I will not at this time make a translation of the papyri texts, just the hieroglyphic vignettes. I do not follow Joseph Smith's manner of translation, nor do I follow the pattern of the King James version. The translation is after my manner of speech. And at this time I will not separate the text into chapters and verses, nor provide a footnoting system with my reference guide to the scriptures and my doctrinal guide to the scriptures. This will all be done at a later time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mysteries-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B005CVS5TK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mysteries of the Ancient World Author: Philip Gardiner, Crichton Miller, Dr. Tim Wallace-Murphy Narrator: Philip Gardiner, Crichton Miller, Dr. Tim Wallace-Murphy Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Reality films is pleased to bring you an unprecedented 3 program set featuring some of the worlds most cutting-edge authors in the Body-Mind-Spirit and Meta-Physical genres. Secrets of the Serpent: After years of research, the real religious history of the world can be told. In Secrets of the Serpent, Philip Gardiner for the first time reveals that the worlds most mysterious places were once sacred to the Serpent Cult. We now have answers for the many symbols and myths often confused by those who believe in ancient astronauts. The author reveals the real bloodline spoken of by Dan Brown in The Da Vinci Code - was in fact a serpent bloodline. The Cross of Thoth: Deep within the great pyramid is a secret that has remained hidden for over 4000 years. An ancient instrument designed to unlock mysteries that have baffled mankind for generations. Within this film you will find the knowledge of the greatest Magicians who ever walked our planet. Crichton Miller in his intrepid journey to uncover the secrets of the past has stumbled upon a symbol that can only be called a great treasure - a profound secret used for millennia, once lost and now revealed for the first time. The Real BloodlineTim Wallace-Murphy talks about the real bloodline of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene, the Secret Brotherhoods, the Knights Templar, the Cathars and the Sufis revealing the spiritual truths held sacred by these groups for centuries. Interviewed exclusively for Reality Films, we are given a wonderful and mystical insight into the true wisdom of the ages. If you have been intrigued by The Da Vinci Code then what you are about to experience will have you awe inspired. Prepare to enter a world of mystery. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Gardiner) Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:21:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mysteries-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B005CVS5TK thebookvoice.com 03:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mysteries of the Ancient World Author: Philip Gardiner, Crichton Miller, Dr. Tim Wallace-Murphy Narrator: Philip Gardiner, Crichton Miller, Dr. Tim Wallace-Murphy Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Reality films is pleased to bring you an unprecedented 3 program set featuring some of the worlds most cutting-edge authors in the Body-Mind-Spirit and Meta-Physical genres. Secrets of the Serpent: After years of research, the real religious history of the world can be told. In Secrets of the Serpent, Philip Gardiner for the first time reveals that the worlds most mysterious places were once sacred to the Serpent Cult. We now have answers for the many symbols and myths often confused by those who believe in ancient astronauts. The author reveals the real bloodline spoken of by Dan Brown in The Da Vinci Code - was in fact a serpent bloodline. The Cross of Thoth: Deep within the great pyramid is a secret that has remained hidden for over 4000 years. An ancient instrument designed to unlock mysteries that have baffled mankind for generations. Within this film you will find the knowledge of the greatest Magicians who ever walked our planet. Crichton Miller in his intrepid journey to uncover the secrets of the past has stumbled upon a symbol that can only be called a great treasure - a profound secret used for millennia, once lost and now revealed for the first time. The Real BloodlineTim Wallace-Murphy talks about the real bloodline of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene, the Secret Brotherhoods, the Knights Templar, the Cathars and the Sufis revealing the spiritual truths held sacred by these groups for centuries. Interviewed exclusively for Reality Films, we are given a wonderful and mystical insight into the true wisdom of the ages. If you have been intrigued by The Da Vinci Code then what you are about to experience will have you awe inspired. Prepare to enter a world of mystery. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mysteries of the Ancient World Author: Philip Gardiner, Crichton Miller, Dr. Tim Wallace-Murphy Narrator: Philip Gardiner, Crichton Miller, Dr. Tim Wallace-Murphy Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Reality films is pleased to bring you an unprecedented 3 program set featuring some of the worlds most cutting-edge authors in the Body-Mind-Spirit and Meta-Physical genres. Secrets of the Serpent: After years of research, the real religious history of the world can be told. In Secrets of the Serpent, Philip Gardiner for the first time reveals that the worlds most mysterious places were once sacred to the Serpent Cult. We now have answers for the many symbols and myths often confused by those who believe in ancient astronauts. The author reveals the real bloodline spoken of by Dan Brown in The Da Vinci Code - was in fact a serpent bloodline. The Cross of Thoth: Deep within the great pyramid is a secret that has remained hidden for over 4000 years. An ancient instrument designed to unlock mysteries that have baffled mankind for generations. Within this film you will find the knowledge of the greatest Magicians who ever walked our planet. Crichton Miller in his intrepid journey to uncover the secrets of the past has stumbled upon a symbol that can only be called a great treasure - a profound secret used for millennia, once lost and now revealed for the first time. The Real BloodlineTim Wallace-Murphy talks about the real bloodline of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene, the Secret Brotherhoods, the Knights Templar, the Cathars and the Sufis revealing the spiritual truths held sacred by these groups for centuries. Interviewed exclusively for Reality Films, we are given a wonderful and mystical insight into the true wisdom of the ages. If you have been intrigued by The Da Vinci Code then what you are about to experience will have you awe inspired. Prepare to enter a world of mystery. Members Reviews: Horrible Background Music Continuously This was the most frustrating Audio Book because I could not hear what the narrator was saying. Loud music was playing constantly, and half of the time, it was dreadful Hard Rock screaming noise. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Translating-Egyptian-Scripture-The-Judgment-Scene-Audiobook/B01NAKYBP8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Translating Egyptian Scripture: The Judgment Scene Subtitle: Egyptian Scripture Series, Book 2 Author: Travis Wayne Goodsell Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-16 Publisher: Travis Wayne Goodsell Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: As a record of their religion, the Egyptians' documents are therefore scripture. This book translates the Judgment Scene and then renders it into a scriptural text. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Travis Wayne Goodsell) Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:31:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Translating-Egyptian-Scripture-The-Judgment-Scene-Audiobook/B01NAKYBP8 thebookvoice.com 00:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Translating Egyptian Scripture: The Judgment Scene Subtitle: Egyptian Scripture Series, Book 2 Author: Travis Wayne Goodsell Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-16 Publisher: Travis Wayne Goodsell Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: As a record of their religion, the Egyptians' documents are therefore scripture. This book translates the Judgment Scene and then renders it into a scriptural text. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Translating Egyptian Scripture: The Judgment Scene Subtitle: Egyptian Scripture Series, Book 2 Author: Travis Wayne Goodsell Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-16 Publisher: Travis Wayne Goodsell Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: As a record of their religion, the Egyptians' documents are therefore scripture. This book translates the Judgment Scene and then renders it into a scriptural text. Members Reviews: I liked it... I had heard from elders in the esoteric sciences that the true temple held rites of passage to be performed by certain individuals this included multiple test. And, the biblical story of Cain and Abel, it told a story of two brother that went through the temple's rites. Cain hating, his brother Abel, because he did not pass his testing to the point of killing his brother Abel. So, it did seem to show some authenticity for what I was taught which is good! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lessons-of-History-Audiobook/B002V08DQ0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lessons of History Author: Will, Ariel Durant Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1030 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The authors devoted five decades to the study of world history and philosophy, culminating in the masterful 11-volume Story of Civilization. In this compact summation of their work, Will and Ariel Durant share the vital and profound lessons of our collective past. Their perspective, gained after a lifetime of thinking and writing about the history of humankind, is an invaluable resource for us today. The rare archival recordings of the Durants in conversation, made from 1957-1977, illuminate our present condition and offer insightful guidance for the future. ©2004 John Little, Monica Ariel Mihell, and William James Durant Easton; (P)2004 Durant archival recordings 1957-1977 used with permission of John Little, Monica Ariel Mihell, and William James Durant Easton bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Will) Thu, 27 May 2004 13:58:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lessons-of-History-Audiobook/B002V08DQ0 thebookvoice.com 05:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lessons of History Author: Will, Ariel Durant Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1030 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The authors devoted five decades to the study of world history and philosophy, culminating in the masterful 11-volume Story of Civilization. In this compact summation of their work, Will and Ariel Durant share the vital and profound lessons of our collective past. Their perspective, gained after a lifetime of thinking and writing about the history of humankind, is an invaluable resource for us today. The rare archival recordings of the Durants in conversation, made from 1957-1977, illuminate our present condition and offer insightful guidance for the future. ©2004 John Little, Monica Ariel Mihell, and William James Durant Easton; (P)2004 Durant archival recordings 1957-1977 used with permission of John Little, Monica Ariel Mihell, and William James Durant Easton Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lessons of History Author: Will, Ariel Durant Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1030 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The authors devoted five decades to the study of world history and philosophy, culminating in the masterful 11-volume Story of Civilization. In this compact summation of their work, Will and Ariel Durant share the vital and profound lessons of our collective past. Their perspective, gained after a lifetime of thinking and writing about the history of humankind, is an invaluable resource for us today. The rare archival recordings of the Durants in conversation, made from 1957-1977, illuminate our present condition and offer insightful guidance for the future. ©2004 John Little, Monica Ariel Mihell, and William James Durant Easton; (P)2004 Durant archival recordings 1957-1977 used with permission of John Little, Monica Ariel Mihell, and William James Durant Easton Members Reviews: This is a must for every Educated Person I read a lot. But this is one of the most important books I have ever read. I just wish every body would have the opportunity to listen to or read this book. Rarely is there such a distilled understanding of what history has to teach us. Durrant is one of the most intelligent, articulate and deep thinking people of our time (dead now). I now own his 11 volume history of the world. But this book is a gem. A clear thinking, facinating view of the sweep of history from one of the few people who really, really understand the sweep of history. This is a must read for everyone in my humble opinion. You don't even need to be interested in history really. You just have to be interested in humanity, it's state and the great priciples of life. It is almost more of a book of philosphy derived from a study of the history of humanity. I Am Humbly in Awe. Will Durant started out caught up in the socialist ferver of his time and one will find remnants of that in his writing. Yet the breadth of what he wrote trumps any idealogical subtleties and places him firmly in the company of such timeless writers as Wells and Gibbon. Reading Durant I find myself so appreciative of this supremely educated man's breadth of perspective that he matched with a humble lack of presumption (an amazing feat for someone so learned). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK. Who wouldn't want to read the conclusions of a man who spent over half a century studying, synthesizing, and writing The Story of Civilization. WONDERFUL! 6,000 Years In a Nutshell The book, itself, is a swift collection of fascinating ideas. It reminds me of Jacques Barzun's "From Dawn to Decadence" in its ability to draw ideas from the famous events and characters of history. Since it is so quick, one isn't able to follow the roots of the ideas that surface like one might with Barzun. One must take the author's word for a lot of his conclusions. But, the thoughts stimulated from this survey are quite rewarding nonetheless. The narrator is reliable and appropriate for the tone of the book. The quite enjoyable interviews are more for learning the personality of the Durants rather than amending the ideas in the book, but are still insightful. Genius Mind This is one of the best books I've read on history. It encompasses the basic actions and motivations of the human race since the start of civilization with philosophical twist. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Caesar-Audiobook/B00MFQLERK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Caesar Subtitle: Life of a Colossus Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1661 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of Julius Caesar's life, Adrian Goldsworthy covers not only the great Roman emperor's accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters. Ultimately, Goldsworthy realizes the full complexity of Caesar's character and shows why his political and military leadership continues to resonate some 2,000 years later. In this landmark biography, Goldsworthy examines Caesar as a military leader, as well as his other roles, and places his subject firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C. Critic Reviews: "More compellingly than most biographies, Goldsworthy's exhaustive, lucid, elegantly written life makes its subject the embodiment of his age." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adrian Goldsworthy) Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:14:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Caesar-Audiobook/B00MFQLERK thebookvoice.com 24:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Caesar Subtitle: Life of a Colossus Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1661 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of Julius Caesar's life, Adrian Goldsworthy covers not only the great Roman emperor's accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters. Ultimately, Goldsworthy realizes the full complexity of Caesar's character and shows why his political and military leadership continues to resonate some 2,000 years later. In this landmark biography, Goldsworthy examines Caesar as a military leader, as well as his other roles, and places his subject firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C. Critic Reviews: "More compellingly than most biographies, Goldsworthy's exhaustive, lucid, elegantly written life makes its subject the embodiment of his age." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Caesar Subtitle: Life of a Colossus Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1661 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of Julius Caesar's life, Adrian Goldsworthy covers not only the great Roman emperor's accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters. Ultimately, Goldsworthy realizes the full complexity of Caesar's character and shows why his political and military leadership continues to resonate some 2,000 years later. In this landmark biography, Goldsworthy examines Caesar as a military leader, as well as his other roles, and places his subject firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C. Critic Reviews: "More compellingly than most biographies, Goldsworthy's exhaustive, lucid, elegantly written life makes its subject the embodiment of his age." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Caesar and his times Biographies have an in-built problem. They cover a person's entire life but, since that person generally does not do much worth recording until he or she becomes an adult, the part covering their childhood tends to be both boring and uninformative. Some people's early lives are interesting but most, like Caesar's, are generally bland and undocumented and the book ends up trying to fill space with no real information about the person and only speculation about the world in which he or she lived. Given that, Caesar is no better than most as a description of Julius Caesar's early life. The book does pick up as Caesar enters politics and becomes truly interesting and informative when Caesar goes on campaign in Spain. From that point I found the book hard to put down and more informative than any other book I have read on either this period in Rome's history or on Caesar's life. Given how long ago the events in this book took place Mr Goldsworthy has done an excellent job of telling the reader when events are speculative and presenting not only what he believes to be the correct re-telling of what happened but also presenting other views and the reasons he believes the ones he specifies are the correct interpretations. This alone makes this book worth reading. Once Caesar has gone on campaign with the Army the description of the events and battles he took part in go a long way to explaining why he is considered to be such a colossus of an individual. All of Caesar's battles are covered as well as an explanation as to why these were important to Rome and why Caesar was considered such a great general. Caesar's return to Rome, his crossing of the Rubicon with his Army, his subsequent campaigns in the civil war and his terms as dictator are also covered in detail and the book only gets more interesting as it describes the events leading to Caesar's death. There is also a small section covering the subsequent civil war, the rise of Augustus and the end of the Republic although, as Mr Goldsworthy makes clear, the Republic had actually ended earlier than the assumption of the position of emperor by Augustus. One of the things Mr Goldsworthy has done in this excellent book is present the world of that time as a real place with real people and at no time did I start thinking of Caesar and his world as anything other than composed of real living beings. It is easy when reading about life in the ancient world to think of places like Troy or Sparta as fictional locations rather than real live cities with real live people. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Forbidden-Archeology-Audiobook/B002UZMQA0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forbidden Archeology Subtitle: The Hidden History of the Human Race Author: Richard L. Thompson, Michael A. Cremo Narrator: Laura Lee Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 232 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Discover an alternate history to the human race as the authors of Forbidden Archeology challenge one of the most fundamental components of the modern scientific world view. Michael Cremo and Richard Thompson discuss the work of researchers who, over the past 2 centuries, have found bones and artifacts showing that people like ourselves existed on earth millions of years ago. They explain how the scientific establishment has ignored these remarkable facts because they contradict the dominant views of human origins and antiquity. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard L. Thompson) Wed, 15 Dec 1999 14:39:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Forbidden-Archeology-Audiobook/B002UZMQA0 thebookvoice.com 02:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forbidden Archeology Subtitle: The Hidden History of the Human Race Author: Richard L. Thompson, Michael A. Cremo Narrator: Laura Lee Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 232 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Discover an alternate history to the human race as the authors of Forbidden Archeology challenge one of the most fundamental components of the modern scientific world view. Michael Cremo and Richard Thompson discuss the work of researchers who, over the past 2 centuries, have found bones and artifacts showing that people like ourselves existed on earth millions of years ago. They explain how the scientific establishment has ignored these remarkable facts because they contradict the dominant views of human origins and antiquity. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forbidden Archeology Subtitle: The Hidden History of the Human Race Author: Richard L. Thompson, Michael A. Cremo Narrator: Laura Lee Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 232 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Discover an alternate history to the human race as the authors of Forbidden Archeology challenge one of the most fundamental components of the modern scientific world view. Michael Cremo and Richard Thompson discuss the work of researchers who, over the past 2 centuries, have found bones and artifacts showing that people like ourselves existed on earth millions of years ago. They explain how the scientific establishment has ignored these remarkable facts because they contradict the dominant views of human origins and antiquity. Members Reviews: great information but need another narrator Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? No What other book might you compare Forbidden Archeology to and why? anything from Michael Cremo or Steve Quayle. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? great book great information but the Narration will put you to sleep. have to force yourself to pay attention. This is a great book. Any additional comments? This book deserves a narrator with a more teaching way of speaking. sounds like she's reading to herself. Good information read poorly. Would you be willing to try another one of Laura Lees performances? NOT ON YOUR LIFE. Any additional comments? This woman needs to read bedtime stories and nothing but bedtime stories. Narrator's voice was monotone The narrating sounded very robot like and made it difficult to focus on the story. It also states that it is 2Hrs 30min long but when it started it showed 1hr48 min on my mp3 player. Poor Audio Quality It was interesting info presented, but the narration was low volume, dry, and hard to listen to. skip it... Interesting This book makes some interesting points but it would be better if you had the written version so you could check the sources. There are a lot of sources. It reminds us of a lesson that all sciences should pay attention to. Don't get locked into a particular interpretation of the facts. Leave room for further discoveries. Seems obvious but apparently it still happens all the time. And not just in archeology. The audio quality is not as good as other audible books. I have to adjust the speakers in my vehicle to hear the woman's voice over road noise. And as other reviewers have noted she does a poor job of reading. She sounds like a spokesperson for a large bank. She must be getting paid by the word, she seems to be in a hurry to get through it. Audio is disconcerting but the information is still worth it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Philosophers-Audiobook/B077VR1XZ7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Philosophers Subtitle: From Socrates to Foucault Author: James Garvey, Jeremy Stangroom Narrator: Stephen Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Philosophy has been underway for more than 2,000 years. The Great Philosophers traces the biggest and most influential thoughts in philosophys long stride through history, beginning with the ancient Greeks and early Romans, the first philosophical thinkers in the West, to whom much is owed. How their concerns became the concerns of those who followed is clearly laid out, as is the way their answers shaped what we now recognize as philosophy. The medieval philosophers are also represented, combining their religious concerns with ancient thought and carrying it into the Renaissance. The modern era, the explosion of philosophy sparked by Descartes, is well represented here too. Founders and representatives of both rationalist and empiricist schools make an appearance, as do philosophys skeptics with their often-darker conclusions. Philosophys long walk continues, and you will find here the thoughts which make its contemporary form what it is, and perhaps what it is on the way to becoming. Philosophy is very much still underway, and The Great Philosophers pays regard to both the discipline as it is practiced now and to the history which made contemporary philosophy possible. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Garvey) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:33:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Philosophers-Audiobook/B077VR1XZ7 thebookvoice.com 09:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Philosophers Subtitle: From Socrates to Foucault Author: James Garvey, Jeremy Stangroom Narrator: Stephen Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Philosophy has been underway for more than 2,000 years. The Great Philosophers traces the biggest and most influential thoughts in philosophys long stride through history, beginning with the ancient Greeks and early Romans, the first philosophical thinkers in the West, to whom much is owed. How their concerns became the concerns of those who followed is clearly laid out, as is the way their answers shaped what we now recognize as philosophy. The medieval philosophers are also represented, combining their religious concerns with ancient thought and carrying it into the Renaissance. The modern era, the explosion of philosophy sparked by Descartes, is well represented here too. Founders and representatives of both rationalist and empiricist schools make an appearance, as do philosophys skeptics with their often-darker conclusions. Philosophys long walk continues, and you will find here the thoughts which make its contemporary form what it is, and perhaps what it is on the way to becoming. Philosophy is very much still underway, and The Great Philosophers pays regard to both the discipline as it is practiced now and to the history which made contemporary philosophy possible. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Philosophers Subtitle: From Socrates to Foucault Author: James Garvey, Jeremy Stangroom Narrator: Stephen Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Philosophy has been underway for more than 2,000 years. The Great Philosophers traces the biggest and most influential thoughts in philosophys long stride through history, beginning with the ancient Greeks and early Romans, the first philosophical thinkers in the West, to whom much is owed. How their concerns became the concerns of those who followed is clearly laid out, as is the way their answers shaped what we now recognize as philosophy. The medieval philosophers are also represented, combining their religious concerns with ancient thought and carrying it into the Renaissance. The modern era, the explosion of philosophy sparked by Descartes, is well represented here too. Founders and representatives of both rationalist and empiricist schools make an appearance, as do philosophys skeptics with their often-darker conclusions. Philosophys long walk continues, and you will find here the thoughts which make its contemporary form what it is, and perhaps what it is on the way to becoming. Philosophy is very much still underway, and The Great Philosophers pays regard to both the discipline as it is practiced now and to the history which made contemporary philosophy possible. Members Reviews: The Great Philosophers in a Great Book I really enjoyed this book. Itâd been a while since Iâd read anything about that nebulous area called philosophy and this is a nice little compendium. From Socrates to Foucault, you get a bit about the lives of some of the worldâs most renowned thinkers in addition to their key philosophical ideas and greatest works. Indeed, the recommendations for further reading came in handy, and I went on to get books by John Stuart Mill, Nicolai Machiavelli, and David Hume. The writing is engaging and the criticisms balanced, e.g. the authors note what critics say about certain philosophers and then what adherent say. My only complaints are that the book has too many typos and in one section the text just ends. Also, a good rule of thumb in writing is to speak in the affirmative as opposed to the negative. I felt the authors were over reliant on the sentence stems, â(Philosopher) was nothing if not (adjective)â and â(Philosopher) not only (A), but also (B).â If this were my book, I would have limited those structures to one or two apiece. Besides that, The Great Philosophers by Jeremy Stangroom and James Garvey is a great introduction or refresher. Troy Parfitt is the author of Why China Will Never Rule the World as well as War Torn: Adventures in the Brave New Canada. This is an excellent book for anyone who has an interest in philosophy ... This is an excellent book for anyone who has an interest in philosophy but may be unsure of where to start, or maybe just wants a general overview of the subject's main points. It examines 37 of the world's most influential philosophers starting in ancient times and continuing into the twentieth century. Each summary is fairly straightforward, offering a short biography of each philosopher before outlining their biggest contributions to Western philosophy. There are several nice illustrations and portraits on each page to help illustrate key concepts and contextual factors. There is also a small bibliography of each philosopher's most important books/essays for readers to pursue if they are interested in a particular topic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Making-History-How-Great-Historians-Interpret-the-Past-Audiobook/B00DEL13V2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Making History: How Great Historians Interpret the Past Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Allen C. Guelzo Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: How do historians create their histories? What role do the historian's viewpoint and method play in what we accept as truth? Answer these and other questions as you go inside the minds of our greatest historians and explore the idea of written history as it has shaped humanity's story over 2,000 years. These 24 intriguing lectures introduce you to the seminal thinking of historians such as: Herodotus, considered by many the first history writer, who replaced the poetic imagination of Homer with istorieis, or inquiry; Livy, the author of a 142-volume didactic history of Rome that spanned three continents and seven centuries; David Hume, who framed English history with an evolutionary vision of economic, political, and intellectual freedom; and Edward Gibbon, whose monumental Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire forged a complex picture of epic collapse and decay. From the dramatic and military exploits of Xenophon and Thucydides in ancient Greece to Macaulay's dynamic career in the 19th century, from the bloody era of Christian Reformation to the revolutions of the Enlightenment, Professor Guelzo takes you into the trenches with great minds throughout history. And beneath the surface of written history, you'll examine the processes that create accepted views of historical events, and you'll uncover the ways in which understanding how history is written is crucial to understanding historical events themselves. The journey rewards you with an unforgettable insight into our human heritage and the chance to look with discerning eyes at human events in their deeper meanings. 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 (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 02:39:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Making-History-How-Great-Historians-Interpret-the-Past-Audiobook/B00DEL13V2 thebookvoice.com 12:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Making History: How Great Historians Interpret the Past Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Allen C. Guelzo Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: How do historians create their histories? What role do the historian's viewpoint and method play in what we accept as truth? Answer these and other questions as you go inside the minds of our greatest historians and explore the idea of written history as it has shaped humanity's story over 2,000 years. These 24 intriguing lectures introduce you to the seminal thinking of historians such as: Herodotus, considered by many the first history writer, who replaced the poetic imagination of Homer with istorieis, or inquiry; Livy, the author of a 142-volume didactic history of Rome that spanned three continents and seven centuries; David Hume, who framed English history with an evolutionary vision of economic, political, and intellectual freedom; and Edward Gibbon, whose monumental Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire forged a complex picture of epic collapse and decay. From the dramatic and military exploits of Xenophon and Thucydides in ancient Greece to Macaulay's dynamic career in the 19th century, from the bloody era of Christian Reformation to the revolutions of the Enlightenment, Professor Guelzo takes you into the trenches with great minds throughout history. And beneath the surface of written history, you'll examine the processes that create accepted views of historical events, and you'll uncover the ways in which understanding how history is written is crucial to understanding historical events themselves. The journey rewards you with an unforgettable insight into our human heritage and the chance to look with discerning eyes at human events in their deeper meanings. 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/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Making History: How Great Historians Interpret the Past Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Allen C. Guelzo Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: How do historians create their histories? What role do the historian's viewpoint and method play in what we accept as truth? Answer these and other questions as you go inside the minds of our greatest historians and explore the idea of written history as it has shaped humanity's story over 2,000 years. These 24 intriguing lectures introduce you to the seminal thinking of historians such as: Herodotus, considered by many the first history writer, who replaced the poetic imagination of Homer with istorieis, or inquiry; Livy, the author of a 142-volume didactic history of Rome that spanned three continents and seven centuries; David Hume, who framed English history with an evolutionary vision of economic, political, and intellectual freedom; and Edward Gibbon, whose monumental Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire forged a complex picture of epic collapse and decay. From the dramatic and military exploits of Xenophon and Thucydides in ancient Greece to Macaulay's dynamic career in the 19th century, from the bloody era of Christian Reformation to the revolutions of the Enlightenment, Professor Guelzo takes you into the trenches with great minds throughout history. And beneath the surface of written history, you'll examine the processes that create accepted views of historical events, and you'll uncover the ways in which understanding how history is written is crucial to understanding historical events themselves. The journey rewards you with an unforgettable insight into our human heritage and the chance to look with discerning eyes at human events in their deeper meanings. 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: Professor Shows Amazing Breadth of Knowledge Would you listen to Making History: How Great Historians Interpret the Past again? Why? I was aware that Professor Guelzo was a renown Civil War scholar, and I had listened also to the excellent job he did on his American Revolution Great Courses audio. Turns out that he has an incredible breadth of knowledge of history spanning the world and all periods. This course is not for everyone. It is for those who deeply appreciate history and who want to delve more into how historians have thought over the years and how the presentation of history has evolved over the years. Those who are patient will be amply rewarded. Who was your favorite character and why? Even thought all periods of history are covered, I still like the lectures on Greece and Rome, including Heroditus, Tacitus, and the lessons of the ancient Greek Wars. What does Professor Allen C. Guelzo bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Professor Guelzo clearly appreciates this topic and the great historians of the past. His enthusiasm is contangious. Insightful but pompous... I could not finish the course. The man is just too pompous and enamored of the sound of his own voice. There are interesting insights, though. But the course is more a mediocre summing up of world history than a reflection on the evolving understanding of the nature of history. History Evolves This is a nice series of lectures. The Teaching Company for years has provided lectures for customers yearning for that college experience. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Proving-History-Audiobook/B00I2TNIO6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Proving History Subtitle: Bayes's Theorem and the Quest for the Historical Jesus Author: Richard Carrier Narrator: Richard Carrier Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Anyone with an interest in historical methods, how historical knowledge can be justified, new applications of Bayes's Theorem, or the study of the historical Jesus will find this book to be essential reading. Almost all experts agree that the Jesus of the Bible is a composite of myth, legend, and some historical evidence. So what can we know about the real Jesus? For more than 150 years, scholars have attempted to answer this question. Unfortunately, the quest for the historical Jesus has produced as many different images of the original Jesus as scholars who have studied the subject. The result is a confused mass of disparate opinions with no consensus view of what actually happened at the dawn of Christianity. And this uncertainty is not unique to the historical study of Jesus. The problems related to establishing the reliability of historical criteria apply equally to any historical analysis of the persons and events that have shaped our lives and the beliefs we hold dear. This in-depth discussion of New Testament scholarship and the challenges of history as a whole proposes Bayes's Theorem, which deals with probabilities under conditions of uncertainty, as a solution to the problem of establishing reliable historical criteria. The author demonstrates that valid historical methods - not only in the study of Christian origins but in any historical study - can be described by, and reduced to, the logic of Bayes's Theorem. Conversely, he argues that any method that cannot be reduced to this theorem is invalid and should be abandoned. Writing with thoroughness and clarity, the author explains Bayes's Theorem in terms that are easily understandable to professional historians and laypeople alike, employing nothing more than well-known primary school math. He then explores precisely how the theorem can be applied to history and addresses numerous challenges to and criticisms of its use in testing or justifying the conclusions that historians make about the important persons and events of the past. The traditional and established methods of historians are analyzed using the theorem, as well as all the major "historicity criteria" employed in the latest quest to establish the historicity of Jesus. The author demonstrates not only the deficiencies of these approaches but also ways to rehabilitate them using Bayes's Theorem. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Carrier) Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:49:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Proving-History-Audiobook/B00I2TNIO6 thebookvoice.com 13:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Proving History Subtitle: Bayes's Theorem and the Quest for the Historical Jesus Author: Richard Carrier Narrator: Richard Carrier Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Anyone with an interest in historical methods, how historical knowledge can be justified, new applications of Bayes's Theorem, or the study of the historical Jesus will find this book to be essential reading. Almost all experts agree that the Jesus of the Bible is a composite of myth, legend, and some historical evidence. So what can we know about the real Jesus? For more than 150 years, scholars have attempted to answer this question. Unfortunately, the quest for the historical Jesus has produced as many different images of the original Jesus as scholars who have studied the subject. The result is a confused mass of disparate opinions with no consensus view of what actually happened at the dawn of Christianity. And this uncertainty is not unique to the historical study of Jesus. The problems related to establishing the reliability of historical criteria apply equally to any historical analysis of the persons and events that have shaped our lives and the beliefs we hold dear. This in-depth discussion of New Testament scholarship and the challenges of history as a whole proposes Bayes's Theorem, which deals with probabilities under conditions of uncertainty, as a solution to the problem of establishing reliable historical criteria. The author demonstrates that valid historical methods - not only in the study of Christian origins but in any historical study - can be described by, and reduced to, the logic of Bayes's Theorem. Conversely, he argues that any method that cannot be reduced to this theorem is invalid and should be abandoned. Writing with thoroughness and clarity, the author explains Bayes's Theorem in terms that are easily understandable to professional historians and laypeople alike, employing nothing more than well-known primary school math. He then explores precisely how the theorem can be applied to history and addresses numerous challenges to and criticisms of its use in testing or justifying the conclusions that historians make about the important persons and events of the past. The traditional and established methods of historians are analyzed using the theorem, as well as all the major "historicity criteria" employed in the latest quest to establish the historicity of Jesus. The author demonstrates not only the deficiencies of these approaches but also ways to rehabilitate them using Bayes's Theorem. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Proving History Subtitle: Bayes's Theorem and the Quest for the Historical Jesus Author: Richard Carrier Narrator: Richard Carrier Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Anyone with an interest in historical methods, how historical knowledge can be justified, new applications of Bayes's Theorem, or the study of the historical Jesus will find this book to be essential reading. Almost all experts agree that the Jesus of the Bible is a composite of myth, legend, and some historical evidence. So what can we know about the real Jesus? For more than 150 years, scholars have attempted to answer this question. Unfortunately, the quest for the historical Jesus has produced as many different images of the original Jesus as scholars who have studied the subject. The result is a confused mass of disparate opinions with no consensus view of what actually happened at the dawn of Christianity. And this uncertainty is not unique to the historical study of Jesus. The problems related to establishing the reliability of historical criteria apply equally to any historical analysis of the persons and events that have shaped our lives and the beliefs we hold dear. This in-depth discussion of New Testament scholarship and the challenges of history as a whole proposes Bayes's Theorem, which deals with probabilities under conditions of uncertainty, as a solution to the problem of establishing reliable historical criteria. The author demonstrates that valid historical methods - not only in the study of Christian origins but in any historical study - can be described by, and reduced to, the logic of Bayes's Theorem. Conversely, he argues that any method that cannot be reduced to this theorem is invalid and should be abandoned. Writing with thoroughness and clarity, the author explains Bayes's Theorem in terms that are easily understandable to professional historians and laypeople alike, employing nothing more than well-known primary school math. He then explores precisely how the theorem can be applied to history and addresses numerous challenges to and criticisms of its use in testing or justifying the conclusions that historians make about the important persons and events of the past. The traditional and established methods of historians are analyzed using the theorem, as well as all the major "historicity criteria" employed in the latest quest to establish the historicity of Jesus. The author demonstrates not only the deficiencies of these approaches but also ways to rehabilitate them using Bayes's Theorem. Members Reviews: No leap of faith required Richard Carrier's book is more about the application of Bayes's Theorem to history in general than it is about the historical Jesus specifically. No doubt, many people are put off by the idea of using mathematics to separate what is likely true about the past from what is not, but what is our knowledge of things past if it is not fundamentally uncertain? Personally, I like Carrier's approach. It gives a consistent formality and structured process to determining what most likely actually happened, given all of our evidence, while taking into account the presence of uncertainty. Carrier says over and over again that it will not work if historians are not honest with themselves and with their colleagues. I suspect that at the root of opposition to this approach is that its use requires facing down our biases, never an easy thing to do. I am neither a historian nor a mathematician. This book was not easy for me to plow through, but it was worth the effort. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Odyssey-of-the-Gods-Audiobook/B005XOKE90 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey of the Gods Subtitle: The History of Extraterrestrial Contact in Ancient Greece Author: Erich von Daniken Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Legendary UFO expert Erich von Daniken stirs up another controversy with an imaginative supposition: What if the myths of ancient Greece were attempts to describe events that really happened? What if ancient peoples were visited, not by imaginary gods and goddesses, but by extraterrestrial beings who arrived on earth thousands of years ago? The author's research into both ancient mythology and current archaeological discoveries leads him to some explosive hypotheses. He suggests that the best explanation of such creatures as centaurs and Cyclops, as well as stories about the lost continent of Atlantis and wars among the deities, may be efforts by artists of the times to record never-before-seen phenomena. Dozens of ancient sculptures and temple decorations, von Daniken points out, look surprisingly similar to equipment used by today's astronauts. Could these be long-lost secrets, being rediscovered by scientists today? bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erich von Daniken) Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:36:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Odyssey-of-the-Gods-Audiobook/B005XOKE90 thebookvoice.com 07:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey of the Gods Subtitle: The History of Extraterrestrial Contact in Ancient Greece Author: Erich von Daniken Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Legendary UFO expert Erich von Daniken stirs up another controversy with an imaginative supposition: What if the myths of ancient Greece were attempts to describe events that really happened? What if ancient peoples were visited, not by imaginary gods and goddesses, but by extraterrestrial beings who arrived on earth thousands of years ago? The author's research into both ancient mythology and current archaeological discoveries leads him to some explosive hypotheses. He suggests that the best explanation of such creatures as centaurs and Cyclops, as well as stories about the lost continent of Atlantis and wars among the deities, may be efforts by artists of the times to record never-before-seen phenomena. Dozens of ancient sculptures and temple decorations, von Daniken points out, look surprisingly similar to equipment used by today's astronauts. Could these be long-lost secrets, being rediscovered by scientists today? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey of the Gods Subtitle: The History of Extraterrestrial Contact in Ancient Greece Author: Erich von Daniken Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Legendary UFO expert Erich von Daniken stirs up another controversy with an imaginative supposition: What if the myths of ancient Greece were attempts to describe events that really happened? What if ancient peoples were visited, not by imaginary gods and goddesses, but by extraterrestrial beings who arrived on earth thousands of years ago? The author's research into both ancient mythology and current archaeological discoveries leads him to some explosive hypotheses. He suggests that the best explanation of such creatures as centaurs and Cyclops, as well as stories about the lost continent of Atlantis and wars among the deities, may be efforts by artists of the times to record never-before-seen phenomena. Dozens of ancient sculptures and temple decorations, von Daniken points out, look surprisingly similar to equipment used by today's astronauts. Could these be long-lost secrets, being rediscovered by scientists today? Members Reviews: Good Research, but Draw Your Own Conclusions I need Scary Hair Guy from the History Channel to say it for me: "Aliens!" Let's face it, there are several different ways to approach the work of Erich von Daniken. You can accept his Ancient Astronauts theory hook, line, and sinker, in which case this (being his 32nd book) is a classic case of preaching to the converted. You can dismiss it completely out of hand... in which case, why are bothering? Or you can marvel at the fact that, regardless of what you think about von Daniken's conclusions, the man is digging up research and drawing connective lines between literature, philosophy, and archaeology that the pros of the field are ignoring time and again simply because they're afraid it'll spot their reputation to be, well, lumped in with this guy. In some cases these lines are rock solid, but often they are tenuous at best, which is why the pros won't go near it. On the other hand, it's just fun to connect the dots anyway. As one who loves all of these fields and has none of the alphabet soup behind my name to back it up, I love the "what if" factor involved, which is why I keep coming back to von Daniken. Whether or not you believe aliens were around thousands of years ago, the evidence this man digs up tells you that SOMEONE was there, and that someone was advanced beyond the stone age. And that's really the point as I see it. Draw your own conclusions, and always remember... Galileo and Copernicus were considered screwballs in their own times too. Historians say "No way," and von Daniken says "Aliens!" Somewhere in the middle lies the truth, but in the words of the great Sherlock Holmes, "When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains - however improbable - must be the truth." Feel free to look up the evidence he's discussing for yourself, keep your mind open enough to listen to the facts he's presenting, but not so open as to have your brains leak out all over the floor. From there, just have fun with it and see where your creative side takes you. The narrator for this does a fine job. My only complaint is that for a book like this I would have preferred von Daniken himself to read his work... well, just because. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lost-Discoveries-Audiobook/B002V59YY0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Discoveries Subtitle: The Multicultural Roots of Modern Science from the Babylonians to the Maya Author: Dick Teresi Narrator: Peter Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 286 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Lost Discoveries explores the mostly unheralded scientific breakthroughs from the ancient world - Babylonians, Egyptians, Indians, Africans, New World, and Oceanic tribes, among others, and from the non-European medieval world. By example, the Egyptians developed the concept of the lowest common denominator and the Indians developed the use of zero and negative numbers. The Chinese observed, reported, and dated eclipses between 1400 and 1200 B.C. The Chinese also set the stage for later Hindu scholars, who refined the concept of particles and the void. Five thousand years ago, Sumerians were able to assert that the earth was circular. Islamic scientists fixed problems in Ptolemy's geocentric cosmology. The Quechuan Indians of Peru were the first to vulcanize rubber. This first comprehensive, authoritative, popularly written, multicultural history of science fills in a crucial gap in the history of science. Lost Discoveries is also available in print from Simon and Schuster. Critic Reviews: "If you think that modern science is rooted in the golden age of Greece, you owe it to yourself to [hear this] book." (Library Journal) "A reliable and fascinating guide to the unexplored field of multicultural science." (Amazon.com) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dick Teresi) Fri, 15 Nov 2002 07:38:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lost-Discoveries-Audiobook/B002V59YY0 thebookvoice.com 14:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Discoveries Subtitle: The Multicultural Roots of Modern Science from the Babylonians to the Maya Author: Dick Teresi Narrator: Peter Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 286 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Lost Discoveries explores the mostly unheralded scientific breakthroughs from the ancient world - Babylonians, Egyptians, Indians, Africans, New World, and Oceanic tribes, among others, and from the non-European medieval world. By example, the Egyptians developed the concept of the lowest common denominator and the Indians developed the use of zero and negative numbers. The Chinese observed, reported, and dated eclipses between 1400 and 1200 B.C. The Chinese also set the stage for later Hindu scholars, who refined the concept of particles and the void. Five thousand years ago, Sumerians were able to assert that the earth was circular. Islamic scientists fixed problems in Ptolemy's geocentric cosmology. The Quechuan Indians of Peru were the first to vulcanize rubber. This first comprehensive, authoritative, popularly written, multicultural history of science fills in a crucial gap in the history of science. Lost Discoveries is also available in print from Simon and Schuster. Critic Reviews: "If you think that modern science is rooted in the golden age of Greece, you owe it to yourself to [hear this] book." (Library Journal) "A reliable and fascinating guide to the unexplored field of multicultural science." (Amazon.com) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Discoveries Subtitle: The Multicultural Roots of Modern Science from the Babylonians to the Maya Author: Dick Teresi Narrator: Peter Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 286 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Lost Discoveries explores the mostly unheralded scientific breakthroughs from the ancient world - Babylonians, Egyptians, Indians, Africans, New World, and Oceanic tribes, among others, and from the non-European medieval world. By example, the Egyptians developed the concept of the lowest common denominator and the Indians developed the use of zero and negative numbers. The Chinese observed, reported, and dated eclipses between 1400 and 1200 B.C. The Chinese also set the stage for later Hindu scholars, who refined the concept of particles and the void. Five thousand years ago, Sumerians were able to assert that the earth was circular. Islamic scientists fixed problems in Ptolemy's geocentric cosmology. The Quechuan Indians of Peru were the first to vulcanize rubber. This first comprehensive, authoritative, popularly written, multicultural history of science fills in a crucial gap in the history of science. Lost Discoveries is also available in print from Simon and Schuster. Critic Reviews: "If you think that modern science is rooted in the golden age of Greece, you owe it to yourself to [hear this] book." (Library Journal) "A reliable and fascinating guide to the unexplored field of multicultural science." (Amazon.com) Members Reviews: A worthwhile challenge This is definately one of the more challenging audio books I've encountered and probably not meant for someone with simply a passing interest in the history of math and science. It took me months to finish, if only because I found myself going back and listening again to parts that required tremendous concentration. This is one of those selections that I really enjoyed, but probably should have opted for the text so that I could underline! Not for the faint of heart This book is not for those who merely have a general interest in science and/or archaeology. The author gets extremely technical at times. I have two Master's degrees and at a couple of points he totally lost me. The author is repetative and loves to belabor the obvious. The book reads like a textbook but some of the conclusions are so far outside academic norms they stretch credulity. I wish I hadn't made the choice more political than scientific This book has a very interesting premise, but does not develop it well at all. It is full of broad assertions with little concrete evidence to back them. If the author spent as much time supporting his assertions with evidence as he did repeating them this would be a great book. As it is, the author seems to want to shame and reform the modern western memory with only the strength of his own scorn. The most redeeming quality of the book is the bits of historical information about the history of science peppered though the book. If you are an advocate of or have an interest in non-western societies and their contribution to the world, you may enjoy learning about these isolated bits of scientific history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rome-Inc-Audiobook/B008EM9LXI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome, Inc. Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of the First Multinational Corporation Author: Stanley Bing Narrator: Kerin McCue Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author and world-class satirist Stanley Bing trains his savvy eye on the worlds first and most famous multinational corporation in this humorous and insightful volume. Here, he chronicles the great city of Rome from its humble beginnings to its monumental collapse due to greed, in-fighting, and general mismanagement. Rome, Inc. then becomes a powerful lesson for business leaders, documenting the many dos and donts of a successful corporation. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stanley Bing) Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:24:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rome-Inc-Audiobook/B008EM9LXI thebookvoice.com 06:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome, Inc. Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of the First Multinational Corporation Author: Stanley Bing Narrator: Kerin McCue Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author and world-class satirist Stanley Bing trains his savvy eye on the worlds first and most famous multinational corporation in this humorous and insightful volume. Here, he chronicles the great city of Rome from its humble beginnings to its monumental collapse due to greed, in-fighting, and general mismanagement. Rome, Inc. then becomes a powerful lesson for business leaders, documenting the many dos and donts of a successful corporation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome, Inc. Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of the First Multinational Corporation Author: Stanley Bing Narrator: Kerin McCue Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author and world-class satirist Stanley Bing trains his savvy eye on the worlds first and most famous multinational corporation in this humorous and insightful volume. Here, he chronicles the great city of Rome from its humble beginnings to its monumental collapse due to greed, in-fighting, and general mismanagement. Rome, Inc. then becomes a powerful lesson for business leaders, documenting the many dos and donts of a successful corporation. Members Reviews: Predictable corporate humor for the witless Any additional comments? What could be a really important and interesting topic, that the Roman Empire was a multi-continent moneymaking venture and the first of its kind, is instead a slog through cheap jokes and lame pop culture references. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dialogues-of-Plato-Audiobook/B002UUFP1M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dialogues of Plato Author: Plato Narrator: Pat Bottino Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Dialogues of Plato (427-347 B.C.) rank with the writings of Aristotle as the most important and influential philosophical works in Western thought. In them Plato cast his teacher Socrates as the central disputant in colloquies that brilliantly probe a vast spectrum of philosophical ideas and issues. None are more exciting and revelatory than the four dialogues - Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo - on themes evoked by the trial and death of Socrates, accused by his enemies and detractors of crimes against the state, among them impiety and corruption of the young. In Euthyphro, Socrates explores the concepts and aims of piety and religion; in Apology, he courageously defends the integrity of his teachings; in Crito, he demonstrates his respect for the law in his refusal to flee his death sentence; and in Phaedo embraces death and discusses the immortality of the soul. (P)1995 by Blackstone Audiobooks bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Plato) Wed, 29 Dec 1999 01:38:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dialogues-of-Plato-Audiobook/B002UUFP1M thebookvoice.com 05:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dialogues of Plato Author: Plato Narrator: Pat Bottino Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Dialogues of Plato (427-347 B.C.) rank with the writings of Aristotle as the most important and influential philosophical works in Western thought. In them Plato cast his teacher Socrates as the central disputant in colloquies that brilliantly probe a vast spectrum of philosophical ideas and issues. None are more exciting and revelatory than the four dialogues - Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo - on themes evoked by the trial and death of Socrates, accused by his enemies and detractors of crimes against the state, among them impiety and corruption of the young. In Euthyphro, Socrates explores the concepts and aims of piety and religion; in Apology, he courageously defends the integrity of his teachings; in Crito, he demonstrates his respect for the law in his refusal to flee his death sentence; and in Phaedo embraces death and discusses the immortality of the soul. (P)1995 by Blackstone Audiobooks Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dialogues of Plato Author: Plato Narrator: Pat Bottino Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Dialogues of Plato (427-347 B.C.) rank with the writings of Aristotle as the most important and influential philosophical works in Western thought. In them Plato cast his teacher Socrates as the central disputant in colloquies that brilliantly probe a vast spectrum of philosophical ideas and issues. None are more exciting and revelatory than the four dialogues - Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo - on themes evoked by the trial and death of Socrates, accused by his enemies and detractors of crimes against the state, among them impiety and corruption of the young. In Euthyphro, Socrates explores the concepts and aims of piety and religion; in Apology, he courageously defends the integrity of his teachings; in Crito, he demonstrates his respect for the law in his refusal to flee his death sentence; and in Phaedo embraces death and discusses the immortality of the soul. (P)1995 by Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: Sad face! This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I liked the performance, and the dialogues. The dialogues did not start at the beginning of the chapter segments, so you cannot just skip to the particulars you wanted to hear; this was very disappointing! Change the recording format and you have a success. Not Complete Dialogues My Plato's Dialogues is 1500 pages. The intro on the audio says that this is only 150 pages. Perhaps it's "unabridged" but it is also "selected" and the summary should say so. Old Every turn of chapter starts back a little bit as if to refresh the listener who has had to dig out the next cassette. There's a lot of other things that date the piece. There's a little bit of audible breathing in the back ground. It's not annoying but it's there. Overall still good. Next to Moses, the most important man in history Would you listen to Dialogues of Plato again? Why? Yes, and i bought the book for future reference. It is hard to imagine how western thought would have progressed without this influence of this man, his teacher Socrates, and his pupil, Aristotle and his pupil, Alexander the Great. This man, next to Moses and Christ changed the entire world's thought processes. Amazing. What was one of the most memorable moments of Dialogues of Plato? The analysis of Socrates duty to the state. Magnificent. What about Pat Bottinos performance did you like? This is a difficult work if it is not translated properly, and this was translated in such a way that everyone can understand and follow. If you could give Dialogues of Plato a new subtitle, what would it be? Understanding right and wrong, good and bad. Any additional comments? This should be mandatory reading for every person on the globe. I sat amongst great men. Is how I felt as I listened to this. It was my first audio book but soon; everyone had their own voice and I could not but distinguish. A man died. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Hermetic-Tradition-Audiobook/B005CQU3OK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hermetic Tradition Subtitle: Thoth, The Emerald Tablet, Pythagoras, The Third Force, Life After Death and More Author: Adrian Gilbert Narrator: Adrian Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Join the world renowned expert, Adrian Gilbert (a best-selling author of numerous books on the subject), as he explores the world of the Hermetic Tradition and leads us through the complexities of the mystery traditions and their role in the history of the world of secret societies. Gilbert discusses the Egyptian god Thoth, the Emerald Tablet, Yin-Yang, the Third Force, Leonardo da Vinci, life after death and much more. Did our ancestors understand more than us? All the answers and much more will be explained. This is a unique program filled with wisdom and insight that you'll be able to enjoy again and again. A must for all of those on the path to enlightenment. Part Three of a series of Invisible College lectures. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adrian Gilbert) Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:12:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Hermetic-Tradition-Audiobook/B005CQU3OK thebookvoice.com 01:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hermetic Tradition Subtitle: Thoth, The Emerald Tablet, Pythagoras, The Third Force, Life After Death and More Author: Adrian Gilbert Narrator: Adrian Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Join the world renowned expert, Adrian Gilbert (a best-selling author of numerous books on the subject), as he explores the world of the Hermetic Tradition and leads us through the complexities of the mystery traditions and their role in the history of the world of secret societies. Gilbert discusses the Egyptian god Thoth, the Emerald Tablet, Yin-Yang, the Third Force, Leonardo da Vinci, life after death and much more. Did our ancestors understand more than us? All the answers and much more will be explained. This is a unique program filled with wisdom and insight that you'll be able to enjoy again and again. A must for all of those on the path to enlightenment. Part Three of a series of Invisible College lectures. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hermetic Tradition Subtitle: Thoth, The Emerald Tablet, Pythagoras, The Third Force, Life After Death and More Author: Adrian Gilbert Narrator: Adrian Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Join the world renowned expert, Adrian Gilbert (a best-selling author of numerous books on the subject), as he explores the world of the Hermetic Tradition and leads us through the complexities of the mystery traditions and their role in the history of the world of secret societies. Gilbert discusses the Egyptian god Thoth, the Emerald Tablet, Yin-Yang, the Third Force, Leonardo da Vinci, life after death and much more. Did our ancestors understand more than us? All the answers and much more will be explained. This is a unique program filled with wisdom and insight that you'll be able to enjoy again and again. A must for all of those on the path to enlightenment. Part Three of a series of Invisible College lectures. Members Reviews: Not what i was looking for Was hoping for more information pertaining to the Emerald Tablets. This was a very general lecture/interview. it's good but... It was a great discussion, but was off topic. Tilte is a little misleading. it was a lot of commentary and enough to focus on text Ehhhh Didn't cover what the cover leads you to believe it does. Nothing about emerald tablets? too much commentary... not enough facts. there was too much commentary and not enough facts. it seemed more like a review than dissemination of information. I wish there was a better audio preview to help in the purchase decision. this was not worth the fee. Snoozefest I have no idea what this is supposed to be about and neither has the lecturer. He mumbles and rambles and after 5 minutes he says this is rubbish can I start again. It goes downhill from there. This is the worst audiobook I have ever bought. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mythology-of-Ancient-Egypt-Mesopotamia-Greece-and-Rome-Audiobook/B004GF7WY2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome Author: Charles Pricheta Narrator: Alec Sand Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-10 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Mythology has provided inspiration for storytellers and scientists alike. In this 10-hour audiobook, explore the mythology of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Essential for any student of mythology, literature, or religion. Each subject is 2-5 minutes in length, making the material easy to absorb and navigate. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Pricheta) Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:22:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mythology-of-Ancient-Egypt-Mesopotamia-Greece-and-Rome-Audiobook/B004GF7WY2 thebookvoice.com 10:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome Author: Charles Pricheta Narrator: Alec Sand Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-10 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Mythology has provided inspiration for storytellers and scientists alike. In this 10-hour audiobook, explore the mythology of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Essential for any student of mythology, literature, or religion. Each subject is 2-5 minutes in length, making the material easy to absorb and navigate. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome Author: Charles Pricheta Narrator: Alec Sand Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-10 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Mythology has provided inspiration for storytellers and scientists alike. In this 10-hour audiobook, explore the mythology of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Essential for any student of mythology, literature, or religion. Each subject is 2-5 minutes in length, making the material easy to absorb and navigate. Members Reviews: Wow! I learned so much. It took me a little while to get use to the narrator, but after I did, I couldn't get enough. I have always be amazed at how much our modern world is still so influenced by Ancient Mythology. It is everywhere. I enjoyed this book very much. Some good some god awful The 'good' is the material. All three stars are for the book. The author has made the information interesting and precise. The 'god awful' is the narrator. Alec Sand is deadly dull. Little or no inflection in his reading at all. He has a long list of audio books to his credit which I find amazing. I'll definitely avoid anything of his in the future. This is one where I recommend you read the book. Stay away from the audio. This Beats Ambien! The content is very insightful and I could have learned a lot, but the HORRIBLE narration made listening to this for more than 5 minutes absolutely painful. If you need something to put you to sleep then you've found it! I can't get past the narrator! I was sincerely interested in listening to this book and collection of stories. However, I tried, and tried but to no avail. I do not know what they were thinking when they allowed Alec Sand (someone I had never known till I looked at who narrated this book until after I could not listen to it) to narrate it. Aren't these people screened before they are allowed to read! Oh my goodness, I could not get any part of the story because his words were so choppy and I was so agitated, irritated and frustrated. Biggest waste of money, and please, do not let that man narrate another thing or teach him how read to a crowd, or let him read to himself. Passionless Narrator reads text with as much passion as if he were reading directions on how one should fill out a tax form. Most information is delivered as a series of facts with very little "story" to make it interesting. Painful! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Black-Civilizations-of-Southeast-Asia-Audiobook/B010PKKRTS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Civilizations of Southeast Asia Subtitle: Austro-Asiatic, Book 1 Author: Ra Hen-Nefer Amun Narrator: Tim Harwood Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-15 Publisher: Black Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This book demonstrates that the builders of Southeast Asia's first civilizations were black people of Australo-Melanesian and Negrito type. This book does for Southeast Asian civilization what Professor Cheikh Anta Diop did for Egyptian civilization: it demonstrates it was been built by black people. The genius of Diop's demonstration is that he quoted the leading experts of the field to clearly make his case, even though the experts in question would have opposed his black origins position. The author of this book manages the same by quoting the leading experts of Southeast Asian archaeology in books and peer reviewed articles to clearly make his case. Most Internet articles that are quoted are from university and museum websites and sourced from the top professors and PhDs in the field of Southeast Asian archaeology. In chapter six, the author also explores the subject of the origins of the Austro-Asiatic languages by referencing genetics, archaeology, and linguistics by citing Encyclopedia Britannica, the journal Evolutionary Biology, and the work of Dr. Roger Blench. This is a very sensitive subject and it would be naive to think that there will not be some nasty responses to this scholarly work. Whenever a book is written about the black origins of a civilization, some people will react as if the book is advocating for the inferiority of other races. The standard of such critique can be gauged from the complaint that the book highlights where civilization-builders are called "black and curly haired" but does not highlight the word "ugly". This is because the point of the book is to show the people were black and not show that someone thought they were ugly. Worse still, the same distorter claims "Throughout [the book] expect scholarship is ignored". This statement, from the person from the so-called Association for the History of Language, is a lie because the leading experts in the field are cited. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ra Hen-Nefer Amun) Wed, 01 Jul 2015 06:31:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Black-Civilizations-of-Southeast-Asia-Audiobook/B010PKKRTS thebookvoice.com 02:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Civilizations of Southeast Asia Subtitle: Austro-Asiatic, Book 1 Author: Ra Hen-Nefer Amun Narrator: Tim Harwood Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-15 Publisher: Black Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This book demonstrates that the builders of Southeast Asia's first civilizations were black people of Australo-Melanesian and Negrito type. This book does for Southeast Asian civilization what Professor Cheikh Anta Diop did for Egyptian civilization: it demonstrates it was been built by black people. The genius of Diop's demonstration is that he quoted the leading experts of the field to clearly make his case, even though the experts in question would have opposed his black origins position. The author of this book manages the same by quoting the leading experts of Southeast Asian archaeology in books and peer reviewed articles to clearly make his case. Most Internet articles that are quoted are from university and museum websites and sourced from the top professors and PhDs in the field of Southeast Asian archaeology. In chapter six, the author also explores the subject of the origins of the Austro-Asiatic languages by referencing genetics, archaeology, and linguistics by citing Encyclopedia Britannica, the journal Evolutionary Biology, and the work of Dr. Roger Blench. This is a very sensitive subject and it would be naive to think that there will not be some nasty responses to this scholarly work. Whenever a book is written about the black origins of a civilization, some people will react as if the book is advocating for the inferiority of other races. The standard of such critique can be gauged from the complaint that the book highlights where civilization-builders are called "black and curly haired" but does not highlight the word "ugly". This is because the point of the book is to show the people were black and not show that someone thought they were ugly. Worse still, the same distorter claims "Throughout [the book] expect scholarship is ignored". This statement, from the person from the so-called Association for the History of Language, is a lie because the leading experts in the field are cited. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Civilizations of Southeast Asia Subtitle: Austro-Asiatic, Book 1 Author: Ra Hen-Nefer Amun Narrator: Tim Harwood Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-15 Publisher: Black Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This book demonstrates that the builders of Southeast Asia's first civilizations were black people of Australo-Melanesian and Negrito type. This book does for Southeast Asian civilization what Professor Cheikh Anta Diop did for Egyptian civilization: it demonstrates it was been built by black people. The genius of Diop's demonstration is that he quoted the leading experts of the field to clearly make his case, even though the experts in question would have opposed his black origins position. The author of this book manages the same by quoting the leading experts of Southeast Asian archaeology in books and peer reviewed articles to clearly make his case. Most Internet articles that are quoted are from university and museum websites and sourced from the top professors and PhDs in the field of Southeast Asian archaeology. In chapter six, the author also explores the subject of the origins of the Austro-Asiatic languages by referencing genetics, archaeology, and linguistics by citing Encyclopedia Britannica, the journal Evolutionary Biology, and the work of Dr. Roger Blench. This is a very sensitive subject and it would be naive to think that there will not be some nasty responses to this scholarly work. Whenever a book is written about the black origins of a civilization, some people will react as if the book is advocating for the inferiority of other races. The standard of such critique can be gauged from the complaint that the book highlights where civilization-builders are called "black and curly haired" but does not highlight the word "ugly". This is because the point of the book is to show the people were black and not show that someone thought they were ugly. Worse still, the same distorter claims "Throughout [the book] expect scholarship is ignored". This statement, from the person from the so-called Association for the History of Language, is a lie because the leading experts in the field are cited. Members Reviews: Five Stars Love it. Five Stars great reseach. more volumes needed. Five Stars Good Book Read for yourself. Don't alway trust a review. Its an opinion. Not a fact. I found the infoemation contained timely and very credible since I was drawn to it by a very horrible and vindictive review and wanted to see if it was as horrible as stated.. Alas, all I found to be of horrible content was the review. A book that successfully shows us that naive use of the internet is not a valid research method. This work, "Black Civilizations of Southeast Asia (Austro-Asiatic)", is truly ghastly, and deserves only to be pulped and recycled into toilet paper. The theoretical basis of the study is the false idea that there is unitary African black race which colonised and civilised Southeast Asia, and that this race is recognisable in the statues, paintings, architecture etc. of the region. Throughout expect scholarship is ignored, instead the writer prefers to offer selective and inappropriate quotes from websites to support his case, resorting to citations from scholarly works only infrequently. The standard of argumentation is illustrated as follows: on page 79 we are given a quote from Coedes, translating a Chinese account of Funnan, in which the locals are described as "all ugly, black, and frizzy haired". As if this is to persuade us that it refers to Africans. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Incidents-of-Travel-in-Central-America-Chiapas-and-Yucatan-Audiobook/B002V1O44E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan Subtitle: Volume One Author: John Lloyd Stephens Narrator: Scott Nilsen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-09 Publisher: Lumos Publications, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: These are the true life tales of adventure and travel throughout Central America by John L. Stephens who employed Frederick Catherwood to create artistic renderings of their discoveries. First published in 1858, the world was amazed and intrigued by their travels. (P)2008 Lumos Publications Inc. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Lloyd Stephens) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:34:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Incidents-of-Travel-in-Central-America-Chiapas-and-Yucatan-Audiobook/B002V1O44E thebookvoice.com 11:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan Subtitle: Volume One Author: John Lloyd Stephens Narrator: Scott Nilsen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-09 Publisher: Lumos Publications, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: These are the true life tales of adventure and travel throughout Central America by John L. Stephens who employed Frederick Catherwood to create artistic renderings of their discoveries. First published in 1858, the world was amazed and intrigued by their travels. (P)2008 Lumos Publications Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan Subtitle: Volume One Author: John Lloyd Stephens Narrator: Scott Nilsen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-09 Publisher: Lumos Publications, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: These are the true life tales of adventure and travel throughout Central America by John L. Stephens who employed Frederick Catherwood to create artistic renderings of their discoveries. First published in 1858, the world was amazed and intrigued by their travels. (P)2008 Lumos Publications Inc. Members Reviews: A Classic Account This is a classic tale of the exploration of Maya ruins in Central America and much more. Stephens and his traveling companion, Mr. Catherwood, were among the first outsiders to depict the great centers of Copan and Palenque, among others. Unfortunately, the web site which is supposed to provide the reproductions of Catherwood's drawings was blank and the reader indulged in some questionable pronunciations at times. But all in all, this is a spellbinding adventure well told. Part 1 is mostly an 1839 travelogue I bought this title because I visited several Maya sites on an archaeological tour and am very interested in what Stephens and Catherwood saw and thought. The first volume, set in Guatemala beginning in 1839, has very little of this to offer. It mainly focuses on Stephens' travels in Guatemala and only describes one archaeological site. Catherwood is a minor character. The reading begins agonizingly badly, with phrasing nonexistent. It improves somewhat as the book continues, but the editing is poor. There are spots where the reader notes he'll try that again (and repeats), for example. As many have noted, the website provided for Catherwood's illustrations is currently "under construction". Hopefully the future volumes will offer more that is of archaeological interest. Review of Incidents of Travel in Central America.. The book contained some good insight on the areas in question. The author provided a great level of detail of his journey, but I was looking for more of a historical writing of the region. It appears that I went in to the book with a different set of expectations than what I got from it. narration is terrible I was so excited to listen to this book, and so disappointed in the narration. The guys sounds like a robot. Very dull and just can't capture my attention. Unfortunately I couldn't finish the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Philosophy-Audiobook/B004J6FYSO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Philosophy Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Julia Annas Narrator: Pamela Gold Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which the notes of discussion and argument constantly resound. This book introduces ancient debates, engaging us with the ancient developments of their themes. Moving away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of great thinkers, the book gives readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy, and of its wide variety of themes and styles. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Julia Annas) Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:18:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Philosophy-Audiobook/B004J6FYSO thebookvoice.com 03:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Philosophy Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Julia Annas Narrator: Pamela Gold Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which the notes of discussion and argument constantly resound. This book introduces ancient debates, engaging us with the ancient developments of their themes. Moving away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of great thinkers, the book gives readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy, and of its wide variety of themes and styles. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Philosophy Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Julia Annas Narrator: Pamela Gold Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which the notes of discussion and argument constantly resound. This book introduces ancient debates, engaging us with the ancient developments of their themes. Moving away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of great thinkers, the book gives readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy, and of its wide variety of themes and styles. Members Reviews: not all that introductory, but interesting Any additional comments? It was a really interesting introduction to particular works and philosophers, but discussed the works as if you already had some familiarity with them. I never read The Republic, and I feel I probably would have gotten more out of this book if I had even a passing familiarity with it. There isn't much summary of the philosophers or their writing. You're expected to pick it up through the discussion. But that is possible. It was clearly written and enjoyable. Narration is well done and engaging. A Nice Introduction If you could sum up Ancient Philosophy in three words, what would they be? Great Thinkers Arise. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? I don't know if I would go so far as to use the word 'compelling' but as an introduction to the topic I felt it was presented well and in a logical manner. What does Pamela Gold bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Her narration is easy to listen to throughout the entire audible book. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I would have to say no. Any additional comments? This is a good book. Written by a well-known and academically credible author. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Before-Atlantis-Audiobook/B00OQTMV1C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before Atlantis Subtitle: The Land That Time Forgot Author: Frank Joseph Narrator: Paul Hughes, OH Krill, Frank Joseph Format: Original Recording Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-14 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Exploring emerging and suppressed evidence from archaeology, anthropology, and biology, Frank Joseph challenges conventional theories of evolution, the age of humanity, the origins of civilization, and the purpose of megaliths around the world. He reveals 20-million-year-old quartzite tools discovered in the remains of extinct fauna in Argentina and other evidence of ancient pre-human cultures from which we are not descended. Joseph traces the genesis of modern human civilization to Indonesia and the Central Pacific 75,000 years ago, launched by a catastrophic volcanic eruption that abruptly reduced humanity from two million to a few thousand individuals worldwide. Tying in his extensive research into Atlantis and Lemuria, Joseph provides a 20-million-year timeline of the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, both human and pre-human, the evolutionary stages of humanity, and the catastrophes and resulting climate changes that triggered them all--events that our relatively young civilization may soon experience. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Frank Joseph) Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:00:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Before-Atlantis-Audiobook/B00OQTMV1C thebookvoice.com 00:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before Atlantis Subtitle: The Land That Time Forgot Author: Frank Joseph Narrator: Paul Hughes, OH Krill, Frank Joseph Format: Original Recording Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-14 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Exploring emerging and suppressed evidence from archaeology, anthropology, and biology, Frank Joseph challenges conventional theories of evolution, the age of humanity, the origins of civilization, and the purpose of megaliths around the world. He reveals 20-million-year-old quartzite tools discovered in the remains of extinct fauna in Argentina and other evidence of ancient pre-human cultures from which we are not descended. Joseph traces the genesis of modern human civilization to Indonesia and the Central Pacific 75,000 years ago, launched by a catastrophic volcanic eruption that abruptly reduced humanity from two million to a few thousand individuals worldwide. Tying in his extensive research into Atlantis and Lemuria, Joseph provides a 20-million-year timeline of the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, both human and pre-human, the evolutionary stages of humanity, and the catastrophes and resulting climate changes that triggered them all--events that our relatively young civilization may soon experience. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before Atlantis Subtitle: The Land That Time Forgot Author: Frank Joseph Narrator: Paul Hughes, OH Krill, Frank Joseph Format: Original Recording Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-14 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Exploring emerging and suppressed evidence from archaeology, anthropology, and biology, Frank Joseph challenges conventional theories of evolution, the age of humanity, the origins of civilization, and the purpose of megaliths around the world. He reveals 20-million-year-old quartzite tools discovered in the remains of extinct fauna in Argentina and other evidence of ancient pre-human cultures from which we are not descended. Joseph traces the genesis of modern human civilization to Indonesia and the Central Pacific 75,000 years ago, launched by a catastrophic volcanic eruption that abruptly reduced humanity from two million to a few thousand individuals worldwide. Tying in his extensive research into Atlantis and Lemuria, Joseph provides a 20-million-year timeline of the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, both human and pre-human, the evolutionary stages of humanity, and the catastrophes and resulting climate changes that triggered them all--events that our relatively young civilization may soon experience. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Voodoo-Histories-Audiobook/B003A062VS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voodoo Histories Subtitle: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History Author: David Aaronovitch Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Our age is obsessed by the idea of conspiracy. We see it everywhere---from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, from the assassination of Kennedy to the death of Diana. In this age of terrorism we live in, the role of conspiracy is a serious one---one that can fuel radical or fringe elements to violence. For award-winning journalist David Aaronovitch, there came a time when he started to see a pattern among these inflammatory theories. He found that these theories used similarly murky methods with which to insinuate their claims: they linked themselves to the supposed conspiracies of the past ("it happened then so it can happen now"); they carefully manipulated their evidence to hide its holes; and they relied on the authority of dubious academic sources. Most important, they elevated their believers to membership of an elite---a group of people able to see beyond lies to a higher reality. But why believe something that entails stretching the bounds of probability so far? Surely it is more likely that men did actually land on the moon in 1969 than that thousands of people were enlisted to fabricate an elaborate hoax. In this entertaining and enlightening book---aimed at providing ammunition for those who have found themselves at the wrong end of a conversation about moon landings or the twin towers---Aaronovitch carefully probes and explodes a dozen of the major conspiracy theories. In doing so, he examines why people believe them and makes an argument for a true skepticism---one based on a thorough knowledge of history and a strong dose of common sense. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Aaronovitch) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:35:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Voodoo-Histories-Audiobook/B003A062VS thebookvoice.com 14:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voodoo Histories Subtitle: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History Author: David Aaronovitch Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Our age is obsessed by the idea of conspiracy. We see it everywhere---from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, from the assassination of Kennedy to the death of Diana. In this age of terrorism we live in, the role of conspiracy is a serious one---one that can fuel radical or fringe elements to violence. For award-winning journalist David Aaronovitch, there came a time when he started to see a pattern among these inflammatory theories. He found that these theories used similarly murky methods with which to insinuate their claims: they linked themselves to the supposed conspiracies of the past ("it happened then so it can happen now"); they carefully manipulated their evidence to hide its holes; and they relied on the authority of dubious academic sources. Most important, they elevated their believers to membership of an elite---a group of people able to see beyond lies to a higher reality. But why believe something that entails stretching the bounds of probability so far? Surely it is more likely that men did actually land on the moon in 1969 than that thousands of people were enlisted to fabricate an elaborate hoax. In this entertaining and enlightening book---aimed at providing ammunition for those who have found themselves at the wrong end of a conversation about moon landings or the twin towers---Aaronovitch carefully probes and explodes a dozen of the major conspiracy theories. In doing so, he examines why people believe them and makes an argument for a true skepticism---one based on a thorough knowledge of history and a strong dose of common sense. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voodoo Histories Subtitle: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History Author: David Aaronovitch Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Our age is obsessed by the idea of conspiracy. We see it everywhere---from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, from the assassination of Kennedy to the death of Diana. In this age of terrorism we live in, the role of conspiracy is a serious one---one that can fuel radical or fringe elements to violence. For award-winning journalist David Aaronovitch, there came a time when he started to see a pattern among these inflammatory theories. He found that these theories used similarly murky methods with which to insinuate their claims: they linked themselves to the supposed conspiracies of the past ("it happened then so it can happen now"); they carefully manipulated their evidence to hide its holes; and they relied on the authority of dubious academic sources. Most important, they elevated their believers to membership of an elite---a group of people able to see beyond lies to a higher reality. But why believe something that entails stretching the bounds of probability so far? Surely it is more likely that men did actually land on the moon in 1969 than that thousands of people were enlisted to fabricate an elaborate hoax. In this entertaining and enlightening book---aimed at providing ammunition for those who have found themselves at the wrong end of a conversation about moon landings or the twin towers---Aaronovitch carefully probes and explodes a dozen of the major conspiracy theories. In doing so, he examines why people believe them and makes an argument for a true skepticism---one based on a thorough knowledge of history and a strong dose of common sense. Members Reviews: Another debunker of conspiracy theories If you enjoy the fun of following a good conspiracy theory, this book is not for you. This book debunks famous and not so famous theories and sometimes the author explains why we would rather believe them than the truth. If I had the paper copy, then I could see the author's research. Some theories probably deserve debunking, but others are set firmly in their believers's imagination. The theories that received the most attention are the ones that seem to have made a fortune for their authors. Despite possible sour grapes, the book is entertaining. The reader's voice has a nice natural lilt and I wish he wouldn't try other accents. Overall, the book has not shaken my faith in my own beliefs. His application of humor keeps me from being insulted personally. Dreadful fake accents I hardly know what to say about the book itself - I couldn't get past the awful fake accents the reader used. I truely LOATHED them! Potential never came to fruition I love the premise of the book, but it delves too deeply into some conspiracy theories that are not relevant to Americans. Some of them came across as Dull and I would have loved to have seen or heard the authors intro and conclusion in which The author shared the deep roots in where conspiracies originate. Overall, I did take away some valuable insights, but all in all, I am disappointed Disappointing The first negative thing about this audiobook is obvious immediately. The narrator feels the need to mimic foreign accents. His is a mild, pleasant British accent. But when quoting Germans, French, Americans, etc. he tries to use the corresponding accent, which is distracting. (And when I, an American, here British people trying an American accent, it's laughable). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-and-Analysis-of-Yuval-Noah-Hararis-Sapiens-A-Brief-History-of-Humankind-Audiobook/B01FV4RXG8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary and Analysis of Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Author: Summary Station Narrator: Melissa Fabregas Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-16 Publisher: Summary Station Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The human race developed from a complex background. Different types of Homo evolved depending on the area that they lived in. Neanderthals developed in the hotter climates of earth and are adapted best for this climate, and other Homos are best suited for the places they are found the most. After millions of years, Homo sapiens started to expand over the globe, mating and killing the local Homo species until it was Homo sapiens that dominated the earth. This can be seen in those native to different areas of the earth now, who possess around 1-5% of the genes of those Homos from that area. Once Homo sapiens were spread around the earth, a variety of changes happened over many thousands of years so they became adapted to finding food and functioning as a society. Homo sapiens moved from the middle of the food chain to the top as they possess a skill no other animal does, the ability to imagine concepts and scenarios. This means that humans can have a common bond with any other person without having met them before just because they believe in the same God or the strength of the tribe. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Summary Station) Thu, 19 May 2016 13:30:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-and-Analysis-of-Yuval-Noah-Hararis-Sapiens-A-Brief-History-of-Humankind-Audiobook/B01FV4RXG8 thebookvoice.com 00:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary and Analysis of Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Author: Summary Station Narrator: Melissa Fabregas Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-16 Publisher: Summary Station Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The human race developed from a complex background. Different types of Homo evolved depending on the area that they lived in. Neanderthals developed in the hotter climates of earth and are adapted best for this climate, and other Homos are best suited for the places they are found the most. After millions of years, Homo sapiens started to expand over the globe, mating and killing the local Homo species until it was Homo sapiens that dominated the earth. This can be seen in those native to different areas of the earth now, who possess around 1-5% of the genes of those Homos from that area. Once Homo sapiens were spread around the earth, a variety of changes happened over many thousands of years so they became adapted to finding food and functioning as a society. Homo sapiens moved from the middle of the food chain to the top as they possess a skill no other animal does, the ability to imagine concepts and scenarios. This means that humans can have a common bond with any other person without having met them before just because they believe in the same God or the strength of the tribe. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary and Analysis of Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Author: Summary Station Narrator: Melissa Fabregas Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-16 Publisher: Summary Station Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The human race developed from a complex background. Different types of Homo evolved depending on the area that they lived in. Neanderthals developed in the hotter climates of earth and are adapted best for this climate, and other Homos are best suited for the places they are found the most. After millions of years, Homo sapiens started to expand over the globe, mating and killing the local Homo species until it was Homo sapiens that dominated the earth. This can be seen in those native to different areas of the earth now, who possess around 1-5% of the genes of those Homos from that area. Once Homo sapiens were spread around the earth, a variety of changes happened over many thousands of years so they became adapted to finding food and functioning as a society. Homo sapiens moved from the middle of the food chain to the top as they possess a skill no other animal does, the ability to imagine concepts and scenarios. This means that humans can have a common bond with any other person without having met them before just because they believe in the same God or the strength of the tribe. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: Members Reviews: well narated history of humankind Author has provided excellent views that provoke ideas and also the reason behind the rise and fall of the humankind https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mind-of-Plato-Audiobook/B002V5H668 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mind of Plato Author: A. E. Taylor Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Through his own writings and inspiration of Aristotle and countless others, Plato continues to influence every area of philosophic thought, to say nothing of his enormous influence on Christian theology. His dramatic dialogues, including Republic, the monumental treatise on the ideal state, render him one of the greatest of Greek literary geniuses.In this concise analysis, eminent Plato scholar A. E. Taylor examines the philosopher's theory of knowledge and doctrine of ideas; the ideal of the philosopher-king; the social system advocated in Republic; judgments on democracy; and belief in the immortality of the soul.Also considered: Plato's relationship with his master, Socrates; contribution to the idea of university education; attack on art; abstention from public life; anticipation of Copernicus. Taylor also mentions historical misunderstandings of the one he deems the most original and influential of all philosophers. (P)1993 by Blackstone Audiobooks bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A. E. Taylor) Fri, 20 Oct 2000 21:25:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mind-of-Plato-Audiobook/B002V5H668 thebookvoice.com 03:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mind of Plato Author: A. E. Taylor Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Through his own writings and inspiration of Aristotle and countless others, Plato continues to influence every area of philosophic thought, to say nothing of his enormous influence on Christian theology. His dramatic dialogues, including Republic, the monumental treatise on the ideal state, render him one of the greatest of Greek literary geniuses.In this concise analysis, eminent Plato scholar A. E. Taylor examines the philosopher's theory of knowledge and doctrine of ideas; the ideal of the philosopher-king; the social system advocated in Republic; judgments on democracy; and belief in the immortality of the soul.Also considered: Plato's relationship with his master, Socrates; contribution to the idea of university education; attack on art; abstention from public life; anticipation of Copernicus. Taylor also mentions historical misunderstandings of the one he deems the most original and influential of all philosophers. (P)1993 by Blackstone Audiobooks Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mind of Plato Author: A. E. Taylor Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Through his own writings and inspiration of Aristotle and countless others, Plato continues to influence every area of philosophic thought, to say nothing of his enormous influence on Christian theology. His dramatic dialogues, including Republic, the monumental treatise on the ideal state, render him one of the greatest of Greek literary geniuses.In this concise analysis, eminent Plato scholar A. E. Taylor examines the philosopher's theory of knowledge and doctrine of ideas; the ideal of the philosopher-king; the social system advocated in Republic; judgments on democracy; and belief in the immortality of the soul.Also considered: Plato's relationship with his master, Socrates; contribution to the idea of university education; attack on art; abstention from public life; anticipation of Copernicus. Taylor also mentions historical misunderstandings of the one he deems the most original and influential of all philosophers. (P)1993 by Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: Recommended Eloquent n remarkably deep for short book. Encouraged me to seek out other classicists of bygone era. Nasal bore I've listened to many books on ancient history for hours and hours on end but I cannot listen this accent any longer. The information seemed good but the nasally boring monotonous sound of this guy's voice did me in. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Riddle-of-the-Labyrinth-Audiobook/B00F3IZ0CM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Riddle of the Labyrinth Subtitle: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code Author: Margalit Fox Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Simon Winchester and Dava Sobel, The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code tells one of the most intriguing stories in the history of language, masterfully blending history, linguistics, and cryptology with an elegantly wrought narrative. When famed archaeologist Arthur Evans unearthed the ruins of a sophisticated Bronze Age civilization that flowered on Crete 1,000 years before Greece's Classical Age, he discovered a cache of ancient tablets, Europe's earliest written records. For half a century, the meaning of the inscriptions, and even the language in which they were written, would remain a mystery. Award-winning New York Times journalist Margalit Fox's riveting real-life intellectual detective story travels from the Bronze Age Aegean-the era of Odysseus, Agamemnon, and Helen-to the turn of the 20th century and the work of charismatic English archeologist Arthur Evans, to the colorful personal stories of the decipherers. These include Michael Ventris, the brilliant amateur who deciphered the script but met with a sudden, mysterious death that may have been a direct consequence of the decipherment; and Alice Kober, the unsung heroine of the story whose painstaking work allowed Ventris to crack the code. Critic Reviews: "Fox is a talented storyteller, and she creates an atmosphere of almost nail-biting suspense. . . . This one deserves shelf space along such classics of the genre as Simon Singh's The Code Book." (Booklist Starred Review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margalit Fox) Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:37:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Riddle-of-the-Labyrinth-Audiobook/B00F3IZ0CM thebookvoice.com 07:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Riddle of the Labyrinth Subtitle: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code Author: Margalit Fox Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Simon Winchester and Dava Sobel, The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code tells one of the most intriguing stories in the history of language, masterfully blending history, linguistics, and cryptology with an elegantly wrought narrative. When famed archaeologist Arthur Evans unearthed the ruins of a sophisticated Bronze Age civilization that flowered on Crete 1,000 years before Greece's Classical Age, he discovered a cache of ancient tablets, Europe's earliest written records. For half a century, the meaning of the inscriptions, and even the language in which they were written, would remain a mystery. Award-winning New York Times journalist Margalit Fox's riveting real-life intellectual detective story travels from the Bronze Age Aegean-the era of Odysseus, Agamemnon, and Helen-to the turn of the 20th century and the work of charismatic English archeologist Arthur Evans, to the colorful personal stories of the decipherers. These include Michael Ventris, the brilliant amateur who deciphered the script but met with a sudden, mysterious death that may have been a direct consequence of the decipherment; and Alice Kober, the unsung heroine of the story whose painstaking work allowed Ventris to crack the code. Critic Reviews: "Fox is a talented storyteller, and she creates an atmosphere of almost nail-biting suspense. . . . This one deserves shelf space along such classics of the genre as Simon Singh's The Code Book." (Booklist Starred Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Riddle of the Labyrinth Subtitle: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code Author: Margalit Fox Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Simon Winchester and Dava Sobel, The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code tells one of the most intriguing stories in the history of language, masterfully blending history, linguistics, and cryptology with an elegantly wrought narrative. When famed archaeologist Arthur Evans unearthed the ruins of a sophisticated Bronze Age civilization that flowered on Crete 1,000 years before Greece's Classical Age, he discovered a cache of ancient tablets, Europe's earliest written records. For half a century, the meaning of the inscriptions, and even the language in which they were written, would remain a mystery. Award-winning New York Times journalist Margalit Fox's riveting real-life intellectual detective story travels from the Bronze Age Aegean-the era of Odysseus, Agamemnon, and Helen-to the turn of the 20th century and the work of charismatic English archeologist Arthur Evans, to the colorful personal stories of the decipherers. These include Michael Ventris, the brilliant amateur who deciphered the script but met with a sudden, mysterious death that may have been a direct consequence of the decipherment; and Alice Kober, the unsung heroine of the story whose painstaking work allowed Ventris to crack the code. Critic Reviews: "Fox is a talented storyteller, and she creates an atmosphere of almost nail-biting suspense. . . . This one deserves shelf space along such classics of the genre as Simon Singh's The Code Book." (Booklist Starred Review) Members Reviews: Discovery and Translation of Linear B Script I can think of few stories in 20th archaeology more intriguing than the discovery and translation of Linear B, one of two scripts discovered on the island of Crete during Sir Arthur Edwards excavations there. However, the story available to the average reader lacks some facts that make the main characters more human. In fact I had heard the name of one of the characters for the first time on a radio program this summer. Divided into three sections this book deals with a short biography of Sir Arthur Evans, the discoverer of Knossos, a huge bronze age site on Crete. Evans' interpretation of what he found there, for good or ill, has influenced the popular vision of the culture he unearthed. One of the greatest of his finds there was the script known as Linear B. At the time it was discovered it was not known what language it represented. As the discoverer Evans had the first right to publish his findings, but as the decades passed he did not do so and he died in 1941 without having cracked the code. There were, however, a number of other people working on translating linear B, ranging from serious scholars to out and out crackpots. The person who finally managed to do so was British architect, Michael Ventris. His story is the third told in the book and it was rather interesting to learn more about Ventris, his background and his tragic death. Between the story of Evans and of Ventris though falls a sketch of Alice Kober, the scholar I had not heard about before the summer of 2013. An American teacher she made some valuable contributions to the work. The narration is good, the subject matter is interesting and the author presents it in a clear manner. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Guns-Germs-Steel-The-Fates-of-Human-Societies-by-Jared-Diamond-Audiobook/B0145UJGPK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guns, Germs, & Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond Subtitle: Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review Author: Eureka Books Narrator: Michael Pauley Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-15 Publisher: Eureka Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Guns, Germs, & Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond won the Pulitzer Prize for the first edition, which was published in 1997. Over 13,000 years of human history are explored in order to explain why societies around the world evolved differently from each other and how those differences led to the conquest of particular groups at the hands of others, particularly the defeat of Native Americans, from both North and South America, at the hands of much more sophisticated and advanced Eurasian forces.... bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eureka Books) Thu, 20 Aug 2015 03:44:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Guns-Germs-Steel-The-Fates-of-Human-Societies-by-Jared-Diamond-Audiobook/B0145UJGPK thebookvoice.com 00:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guns, Germs, & Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond Subtitle: Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review Author: Eureka Books Narrator: Michael Pauley Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-15 Publisher: Eureka Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Guns, Germs, & Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond won the Pulitzer Prize for the first edition, which was published in 1997. Over 13,000 years of human history are explored in order to explain why societies around the world evolved differently from each other and how those differences led to the conquest of particular groups at the hands of others, particularly the defeat of Native Americans, from both North and South America, at the hands of much more sophisticated and advanced Eurasian forces.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guns, Germs, & Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond Subtitle: Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review Author: Eureka Books Narrator: Michael Pauley Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-15 Publisher: Eureka Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Guns, Germs, & Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond won the Pulitzer Prize for the first edition, which was published in 1997. Over 13,000 years of human history are explored in order to explain why societies around the world evolved differently from each other and how those differences led to the conquest of particular groups at the hands of others, particularly the defeat of Native Americans, from both North and South America, at the hands of much more sophisticated and advanced Eurasian forces.... Members Reviews: Monotone voice Readers voice is so monotone and robotic sounding it makes a very interesting subject sleep-inducing and feel like a university lecture. FLash books much better. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Big-Gods-Audiobook/B00K2ZEIQU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Gods Subtitle: How Religion Transformed Cooperation and Conflict Author: Ara Norenzayan Narrator: Paul Nixon Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: How did human societies scale up from small, tight-knit groups of hunter-gatherers to the large, anonymous, cooperative societies of today - even though anonymity is the enemy of cooperation? How did organized religions with "Big Gods" - the great monotheistic and polytheistic faiths - spread to colonize most minds in the world? In Big Gods, Ara Norenzayan makes the surprising and provocative argument that these fundamental puzzles about the origins of civilization are one and the same, and answer each other. Once human minds could conceive of supernatural beings, Norenzayan argues, the stage was set for rapid cultural and historical changes that eventually led to large societies with Big Gods - powerful, omniscient, interventionist deities concerned with regulating the moral behavior of humans. How? As the saying goes, "watched people are nice people." It follows that people play nice when they think Big Gods are watching them, even when no one else is. Yet at the same time that sincere faith in Big Gods unleashed unprecedented cooperation within ever-expanding groups, it also introduced a new source of potential conflict between competing groups. In some parts of the world, such as northern Europe, secular institutions have precipitated religion's decline by usurping its community-building functions. These societies with atheist majorities--some of the most cooperative, peaceful, and prosperous in the world - climbed religion's ladder, and then kicked it away. So while Big Gods answers fundamental questions about the origins and spread of world religions, it also helps us understand another, more recent social transition--the rise of cooperative societies without belief in gods. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ara Norenzayan) Mon, 05 May 2014 01:15:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Big-Gods-Audiobook/B00K2ZEIQU thebookvoice.com 08:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Gods Subtitle: How Religion Transformed Cooperation and Conflict Author: Ara Norenzayan Narrator: Paul Nixon Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: How did human societies scale up from small, tight-knit groups of hunter-gatherers to the large, anonymous, cooperative societies of today - even though anonymity is the enemy of cooperation? How did organized religions with "Big Gods" - the great monotheistic and polytheistic faiths - spread to colonize most minds in the world? In Big Gods, Ara Norenzayan makes the surprising and provocative argument that these fundamental puzzles about the origins of civilization are one and the same, and answer each other. Once human minds could conceive of supernatural beings, Norenzayan argues, the stage was set for rapid cultural and historical changes that eventually led to large societies with Big Gods - powerful, omniscient, interventionist deities concerned with regulating the moral behavior of humans. How? As the saying goes, "watched people are nice people." It follows that people play nice when they think Big Gods are watching them, even when no one else is. Yet at the same time that sincere faith in Big Gods unleashed unprecedented cooperation within ever-expanding groups, it also introduced a new source of potential conflict between competing groups. In some parts of the world, such as northern Europe, secular institutions have precipitated religion's decline by usurping its community-building functions. These societies with atheist majorities--some of the most cooperative, peaceful, and prosperous in the world - climbed religion's ladder, and then kicked it away. So while Big Gods answers fundamental questions about the origins and spread of world religions, it also helps us understand another, more recent social transition--the rise of cooperative societies without belief in gods. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Gods Subtitle: How Religion Transformed Cooperation and Conflict Author: Ara Norenzayan Narrator: Paul Nixon Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: How did human societies scale up from small, tight-knit groups of hunter-gatherers to the large, anonymous, cooperative societies of today - even though anonymity is the enemy of cooperation? How did organized religions with "Big Gods" - the great monotheistic and polytheistic faiths - spread to colonize most minds in the world? In Big Gods, Ara Norenzayan makes the surprising and provocative argument that these fundamental puzzles about the origins of civilization are one and the same, and answer each other. Once human minds could conceive of supernatural beings, Norenzayan argues, the stage was set for rapid cultural and historical changes that eventually led to large societies with Big Gods - powerful, omniscient, interventionist deities concerned with regulating the moral behavior of humans. How? As the saying goes, "watched people are nice people." It follows that people play nice when they think Big Gods are watching them, even when no one else is. Yet at the same time that sincere faith in Big Gods unleashed unprecedented cooperation within ever-expanding groups, it also introduced a new source of potential conflict between competing groups. In some parts of the world, such as northern Europe, secular institutions have precipitated religion's decline by usurping its community-building functions. These societies with atheist majorities--some of the most cooperative, peaceful, and prosperous in the world - climbed religion's ladder, and then kicked it away. So while Big Gods answers fundamental questions about the origins and spread of world religions, it also helps us understand another, more recent social transition--the rise of cooperative societies without belief in gods. Members Reviews: Narrator is obnoxious It's OK for the first few minutes but the narrator reads as of he is in a commercial or a newscaster and too much emphasis is put on too many words in a way that makes it extremely difficult to listen to and absorb. Content seems great but I'm not sure how far I'll make it through this book. 1 hour on and it's killing me already Great idea; longer than needed The thesis is quite simple: big gods make big trust networks that enable big societies and economies to develop, especially when there is nothing around like effective credit ratings. This provides a stage where societies can grow beyond small blood-related groups. There are statistics here to back it up. It is well told. It is good disciplined scholarship. Why it took so many words to explain this is beyond me. Clever, fresh and enlightening, Any additional comments? A great book, however certain ideas are over explained and don't quite need the depth. If your looking for a thorough explanation of some interesting ideas around social development and the role of religion in this process then this is the book for you, I loved it https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mountains-of-the-Pharaohs-Audiobook/B002V8HH6Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mountains of the Pharaohs Subtitle: The Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders Author: Zahi Hawass Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The great pyramids of Giza have intrigued humanity for thousands of years. Questions about the construction and the purpose of these majestic monuments have existed since the middle period of ancient Egyptian civilization; in the sixth century B.C., Herodotus was the first of generations of explorers to travel to Egypt in an attempt to unlock their secrets. Recent cutting-edge research has uncovered information, unimaginable to previous generations, about how and why they were built. In Mountains of the Pharaohs, Zahi Hawass, a world-renowned archaeologist and the official guardian of Egypt's timeless treasures, weaves the latest archaeological data and an enthralling family history into a spellbinding narrative. Nearly 5,000 years ago, the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom reigned over a highly advanced civilization. Believed to be gods, the royal family lived amidst colossal palaces and temples built to honor them and their deified ancestors. Hawass brings these extraordinary historical figures to life, spinning a soap opera-like saga complete with murder, incest, and the triumphant ascension to the throne of one of only four queens ever to rule Egypt. The magnificent pyramids attest not only to the dynasty's supreme power, but also to the engineering expertise and architectural sophistication that flourished under their rule. Hawass argues that the pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, were built by skilled craftsman who took great pride in their work. Critic Reviews: "For Egyptophiles, this will be [a] must listen." (Publishers Weekly) "This account is not only a history of the pyramids but also a compelling account of the powerful kings of ancient Egypt." (Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Zahi Hawass) Tue, 29 Aug 2006 04:21:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mountains-of-the-Pharaohs-Audiobook/B002V8HH6Y thebookvoice.com 06:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mountains of the Pharaohs Subtitle: The Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders Author: Zahi Hawass Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The great pyramids of Giza have intrigued humanity for thousands of years. Questions about the construction and the purpose of these majestic monuments have existed since the middle period of ancient Egyptian civilization; in the sixth century B.C., Herodotus was the first of generations of explorers to travel to Egypt in an attempt to unlock their secrets. Recent cutting-edge research has uncovered information, unimaginable to previous generations, about how and why they were built. In Mountains of the Pharaohs, Zahi Hawass, a world-renowned archaeologist and the official guardian of Egypt's timeless treasures, weaves the latest archaeological data and an enthralling family history into a spellbinding narrative. Nearly 5,000 years ago, the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom reigned over a highly advanced civilization. Believed to be gods, the royal family lived amidst colossal palaces and temples built to honor them and their deified ancestors. Hawass brings these extraordinary historical figures to life, spinning a soap opera-like saga complete with murder, incest, and the triumphant ascension to the throne of one of only four queens ever to rule Egypt. The magnificent pyramids attest not only to the dynasty's supreme power, but also to the engineering expertise and architectural sophistication that flourished under their rule. Hawass argues that the pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, were built by skilled craftsman who took great pride in their work. Critic Reviews: "For Egyptophiles, this will be [a] must listen." (Publishers Weekly) "This account is not only a history of the pyramids but also a compelling account of the powerful kings of ancient Egypt." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mountains of the Pharaohs Subtitle: The Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders Author: Zahi Hawass Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The great pyramids of Giza have intrigued humanity for thousands of years. Questions about the construction and the purpose of these majestic monuments have existed since the middle period of ancient Egyptian civilization; in the sixth century B.C., Herodotus was the first of generations of explorers to travel to Egypt in an attempt to unlock their secrets. Recent cutting-edge research has uncovered information, unimaginable to previous generations, about how and why they were built. In Mountains of the Pharaohs, Zahi Hawass, a world-renowned archaeologist and the official guardian of Egypt's timeless treasures, weaves the latest archaeological data and an enthralling family history into a spellbinding narrative. Nearly 5,000 years ago, the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom reigned over a highly advanced civilization. Believed to be gods, the royal family lived amidst colossal palaces and temples built to honor them and their deified ancestors. Hawass brings these extraordinary historical figures to life, spinning a soap opera-like saga complete with murder, incest, and the triumphant ascension to the throne of one of only four queens ever to rule Egypt. The magnificent pyramids attest not only to the dynasty's supreme power, but also to the engineering expertise and architectural sophistication that flourished under their rule. Hawass argues that the pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, were built by skilled craftsman who took great pride in their work. Critic Reviews: "For Egyptophiles, this will be [a] must listen." (Publishers Weekly) "This account is not only a history of the pyramids but also a compelling account of the powerful kings of ancient Egypt." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Good book Wow, so much information! Going through the lines of rulers and the tombs and monuments through out Egypt. Full of current discoveries as well as past findings. Putting them together for a full picture of the history. I enjoyed this book but will need to listen again to get a better understanding. The Old Kingdom Made Alive. This book presents in a concise, understandable way the kings of the 4th dynasty. While considerable space is given to the pyramids; it also includes information about the burial temples and tombs of lesser functionaries. There is also a discussion of the Great Sphinx and techniques of building. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Snoring Publisher Weekly said this is a must read...Ha! Insomniac Nightly gave it the same endorsement! This book does NOT tell how the Great Pyramids were built. It's a long boring narrative; listing which king was married to which sister and the name of their cousin and so on. Foundational Egyptology Zahi Hawas makes a splendid History Channel host but his true talent lies in his ability to express concepts and truths for subject matter that he is no doubt passionate about. This book will remain in my library as a fundamental work. Read it. OK I am not an Egyptologist but have always been fascinated with Egypt, the pyramids etc. I had a hard time following the names, places, and relevance of facts. I think someone more versed in the subject would get a lot out if it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Stoics-and-Epicureans-Audiobook/B002V5CMF8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stoics and Epicureans Author: Daryl Hale Narrator: Lynn Redgrave Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Epicureans also valued moderation, but they were suspicious of overly sophisticated intellectual debate, relying more on sense impressions to establish truth. Concluding that life is simple and its truths easy to perceive, they sought a life of minimum pain and maximum pleasure by rejecting external pursuits in favor of lasting inner values, like wisdom, honor, and peace of mind. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daryl Hale) Thu, 10 Aug 2006 05:59:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Stoics-and-Epicureans-Audiobook/B002V5CMF8 thebookvoice.com 02:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stoics and Epicureans Author: Daryl Hale Narrator: Lynn Redgrave Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Epicureans also valued moderation, but they were suspicious of overly sophisticated intellectual debate, relying more on sense impressions to establish truth. Concluding that life is simple and its truths easy to perceive, they sought a life of minimum pain and maximum pleasure by rejecting external pursuits in favor of lasting inner values, like wisdom, honor, and peace of mind. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stoics and Epicureans Author: Daryl Hale Narrator: Lynn Redgrave Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Epicureans also valued moderation, but they were suspicious of overly sophisticated intellectual debate, relying more on sense impressions to establish truth. Concluding that life is simple and its truths easy to perceive, they sought a life of minimum pain and maximum pleasure by rejecting external pursuits in favor of lasting inner values, like wisdom, honor, and peace of mind. Members Reviews: A range of intriguing ideas I must admit that I bought this for the section on Epicurus, given that "pleasure", "leisure" and Epicurus appeared in an Open University module I had come across. In that respect, it fleshed out the OU material and demolished the slur about epicureanism. The audiobook is even-paced, occasionally interspersed with some awful accents from readers quoting from various international authors. It would have been better had Lynn Redgrave's calm voice narrated everything. All things considered, this is a book that can be listened to repeatedly and in small sections, if you wish to engage in the diverse ideas on offer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Alien-Question-Audiobook/B00C5M8H1U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Alien Question Subtitle: From UFOs to Extraterrestrial Visitations Author: Philip Coppens Narrator: Philip Coppens Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-13 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Have we been visited by extraterrestrial beings? Did these "Ancient Aliens" contribute to the birth of human civilization? Do our ancient monuments contain evidence of their presence? Join Philip Coppens, star of the History Channel's Ancient Aliens series as he reveals an array of astonishing truths about our history, including a radically different understanding of the pyramids and how they were constructed. Explore the origins of crystal skulls and how they were found. Learn the extraordinary stories behind monuments such as the Nazca Lines and Puma Punku, and who built them. Featuring Philip Coppens Star of History Channel's Ancient Alien series. Critic Reviews: "Startling research, the evidence is overwhelming." (Flatlands) "The Technology of the Gods indeed, the machining and precision of the Puma Punka ruins is mind blowing." (Mindscape) "Highly compelling and entertaining." (Nick Pope, former UFO investigator for the UK Ministry of Defence - the real Fox Mulder) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Coppens) Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:41:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ancient-Alien-Question-Audiobook/B00C5M8H1U thebookvoice.com 00:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Alien Question Subtitle: From UFOs to Extraterrestrial Visitations Author: Philip Coppens Narrator: Philip Coppens Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-13 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Have we been visited by extraterrestrial beings? Did these "Ancient Aliens" contribute to the birth of human civilization? Do our ancient monuments contain evidence of their presence? Join Philip Coppens, star of the History Channel's Ancient Aliens series as he reveals an array of astonishing truths about our history, including a radically different understanding of the pyramids and how they were constructed. Explore the origins of crystal skulls and how they were found. Learn the extraordinary stories behind monuments such as the Nazca Lines and Puma Punku, and who built them. Featuring Philip Coppens Star of History Channel's Ancient Alien series. Critic Reviews: "Startling research, the evidence is overwhelming." (Flatlands) "The Technology of the Gods indeed, the machining and precision of the Puma Punka ruins is mind blowing." (Mindscape) "Highly compelling and entertaining." (Nick Pope, former UFO investigator for the UK Ministry of Defence - the real Fox Mulder) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ancient Alien Question Subtitle: From UFOs to Extraterrestrial Visitations Author: Philip Coppens Narrator: Philip Coppens Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-13 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Have we been visited by extraterrestrial beings? Did these "Ancient Aliens" contribute to the birth of human civilization? Do our ancient monuments contain evidence of their presence? Join Philip Coppens, star of the History Channel's Ancient Aliens series as he reveals an array of astonishing truths about our history, including a radically different understanding of the pyramids and how they were constructed. Explore the origins of crystal skulls and how they were found. Learn the extraordinary stories behind monuments such as the Nazca Lines and Puma Punku, and who built them. Featuring Philip Coppens Star of History Channel's Ancient Alien series. Critic Reviews: "Startling research, the evidence is overwhelming." (Flatlands) "The Technology of the Gods indeed, the machining and precision of the Puma Punka ruins is mind blowing." (Mindscape) "Highly compelling and entertaining." (Nick Pope, former UFO investigator for the UK Ministry of Defence - the real Fox Mulder) Members Reviews: it's good it details other interactions within history. things to look at, but I do wish that it was longer. horrible this book was horrible...no stance was taken by the author...the narrator was almost unbearable. don't waste your money or a credit on this piece of garbage https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mystic-Places-Audiobook/B002V8L68E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mystic Places Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Consider clues to ancient riddles and modern mysteries as you visit 4 of the Earth's most intriguing places. First, travel to Atlantis, the island continent that supposedly sank into the Atlantic Ocean thousands of years ago. Then, explore The Great Pyramid, one of the ancient world's Seven Wonders, and Stonehenge, an ancient stone circle that allegedly harbors mysterious powers. Finally, enter The Bermuda Triangle, a slice of sea between Bermuda, Florida, and Puerto Rico where planes and ships have simply disappeared. Mystic Places is based on the Time Life Books series Mysteries of the Unknown. ©1997 Time-Life Books, All Rights Reserved; (P)1998 Time Warner AudioBooks; ©1998 Time Warner AudioBooks (Packaging Only), A Division of TimeWarner Trade Publishing bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gerald Sanchez) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 21:15:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mystic-Places-Audiobook/B002V8L68E thebookvoice.com 01:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mystic Places Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Consider clues to ancient riddles and modern mysteries as you visit 4 of the Earth's most intriguing places. First, travel to Atlantis, the island continent that supposedly sank into the Atlantic Ocean thousands of years ago. Then, explore The Great Pyramid, one of the ancient world's Seven Wonders, and Stonehenge, an ancient stone circle that allegedly harbors mysterious powers. Finally, enter The Bermuda Triangle, a slice of sea between Bermuda, Florida, and Puerto Rico where planes and ships have simply disappeared. Mystic Places is based on the Time Life Books series Mysteries of the Unknown. ©1997 Time-Life Books, All Rights Reserved; (P)1998 Time Warner AudioBooks; ©1998 Time Warner AudioBooks (Packaging Only), A Division of TimeWarner Trade Publishing Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mystic Places Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Consider clues to ancient riddles and modern mysteries as you visit 4 of the Earth's most intriguing places. First, travel to Atlantis, the island continent that supposedly sank into the Atlantic Ocean thousands of years ago. Then, explore The Great Pyramid, one of the ancient world's Seven Wonders, and Stonehenge, an ancient stone circle that allegedly harbors mysterious powers. Finally, enter The Bermuda Triangle, a slice of sea between Bermuda, Florida, and Puerto Rico where planes and ships have simply disappeared. Mystic Places is based on the Time Life Books series Mysteries of the Unknown. ©1997 Time-Life Books, All Rights Reserved; (P)1998 Time Warner AudioBooks; ©1998 Time Warner AudioBooks (Packaging Only), A Division of TimeWarner Trade Publishing Members Reviews: I liked it A look at several mystic places and the stories behind them. I enjoyed the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Women-in-Ancient-America-Audiobook/B00XD9BBGC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Women in Ancient America Author: Karen Olsen Bruhns, Karen E. Stothert Narrator: Johanna Oosterwyk Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This first comprehensive work on women in pre-Columbian American cultures describes gender roles and relationships in North, Central, and South America from 12,000 B.C. to the A.D. 1500s. Utilizing many key archaeological works, Karen Olsen Bruhns and Karen E. Stothert redress some of the long-standing male bias in writing about ancient Native American lifeways. Bruhns and Stothert focus on several of the most thought-provoking areas of study in the Americas: the origins of agriculture, the development of complex societies, the evolution of religious systems, and the interpretation of art and mortuary materials. The authors pay particular attention to the problems of interpreting archaeological remains and the uses of historic and ethnographic evidence in reconstructing the past. The book is published by University of Oklahoma Press. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Olsen Bruhns) Mon, 11 May 2015 20:15:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Women-in-Ancient-America-Audiobook/B00XD9BBGC thebookvoice.com 08:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Women in Ancient America Author: Karen Olsen Bruhns, Karen E. Stothert Narrator: Johanna Oosterwyk Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This first comprehensive work on women in pre-Columbian American cultures describes gender roles and relationships in North, Central, and South America from 12,000 B.C. to the A.D. 1500s. Utilizing many key archaeological works, Karen Olsen Bruhns and Karen E. Stothert redress some of the long-standing male bias in writing about ancient Native American lifeways. Bruhns and Stothert focus on several of the most thought-provoking areas of study in the Americas: the origins of agriculture, the development of complex societies, the evolution of religious systems, and the interpretation of art and mortuary materials. The authors pay particular attention to the problems of interpreting archaeological remains and the uses of historic and ethnographic evidence in reconstructing the past. The book is published by University of Oklahoma Press. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Women in Ancient America Author: Karen Olsen Bruhns, Karen E. Stothert Narrator: Johanna Oosterwyk Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This first comprehensive work on women in pre-Columbian American cultures describes gender roles and relationships in North, Central, and South America from 12,000 B.C. to the A.D. 1500s. Utilizing many key archaeological works, Karen Olsen Bruhns and Karen E. Stothert redress some of the long-standing male bias in writing about ancient Native American lifeways. Bruhns and Stothert focus on several of the most thought-provoking areas of study in the Americas: the origins of agriculture, the development of complex societies, the evolution of religious systems, and the interpretation of art and mortuary materials. The authors pay particular attention to the problems of interpreting archaeological remains and the uses of historic and ethnographic evidence in reconstructing the past. The book is published by University of Oklahoma Press. Members Reviews: Interesting yet Short Discusses how removing women from the story of humanity causes problems in our views of our own history and gives examples in ancient American sites and societies. I thought this to be very level headed and carefully written yet a bit short. The narrator had a good voice, but the speed at which she was recorded was waaaay to fast, even at half speed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Xenophon-Audiobook/B007RXCY70 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Xenophon Subtitle: The Apology of Socrates Author: Xenophon Narrator: Bill Leavy Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: audiogreatbooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this work the Athenian historian Xenophon tries to show that Socrates' proud defense before the Athenian jury was in large part due to his belief that it was the right time for him to die. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Xenophon) Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:08:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Xenophon-Audiobook/B007RXCY70 thebookvoice.com 00:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Xenophon Subtitle: The Apology of Socrates Author: Xenophon Narrator: Bill Leavy Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: audiogreatbooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this work the Athenian historian Xenophon tries to show that Socrates' proud defense before the Athenian jury was in large part due to his belief that it was the right time for him to die. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Xenophon Subtitle: The Apology of Socrates Author: Xenophon Narrator: Bill Leavy Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: audiogreatbooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this work the Athenian historian Xenophon tries to show that Socrates' proud defense before the Athenian jury was in large part due to his belief that it was the right time for him to die. Members Reviews: They never said that There is at least one book filled with quotes that were never said by those supposed to hav euttered them. Socrates never gave the speech which is titled "The Apologia". Here Xenophon - one of Socrates' friends explains. If Plato irritates you as much as he does me this is a must read. Also read The Trial of Socrates By I. F. Stone. wonderful to listen to! Bill Leavy has a clear and pleasant voice to listen to. He makes learning the subject matter easier and much more understandable for me! I think this audiobook is wonderful! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Death-of-Hypatia-and-the-End-of-Fate-Audiobook/B01BZAE5NG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Hypatia and the End of Fate Author: Gerald Everett Jones Narrator: Rebecca Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-16 Publisher: La Puerta Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this historical essay, freelance writer Gerald Everett Jones correlates the few details known about the death of the last Greek-speaking philosopher with the religious and political revolution that overtook her. Jones explains how, centuries earlier, Egyptian priest Manetho and Greek mystic Timotheus created the cult of Sarapis at the behest of Pharaoh Ptolemy Soter. Hypatia's identification with this religion got her killed and her works suppressed, but the philosophy today's scholars call Hellenic Neoplatonism was rediscovered in the Renaissance and then again in the New Age. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gerald Everett Jones) Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:41:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Death-of-Hypatia-and-the-End-of-Fate-Audiobook/B01BZAE5NG thebookvoice.com 00:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Hypatia and the End of Fate Author: Gerald Everett Jones Narrator: Rebecca Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-16 Publisher: La Puerta Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this historical essay, freelance writer Gerald Everett Jones correlates the few details known about the death of the last Greek-speaking philosopher with the religious and political revolution that overtook her. Jones explains how, centuries earlier, Egyptian priest Manetho and Greek mystic Timotheus created the cult of Sarapis at the behest of Pharaoh Ptolemy Soter. Hypatia's identification with this religion got her killed and her works suppressed, but the philosophy today's scholars call Hellenic Neoplatonism was rediscovered in the Renaissance and then again in the New Age. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Hypatia and the End of Fate Author: Gerald Everett Jones Narrator: Rebecca Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-16 Publisher: La Puerta Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this historical essay, freelance writer Gerald Everett Jones correlates the few details known about the death of the last Greek-speaking philosopher with the religious and political revolution that overtook her. Jones explains how, centuries earlier, Egyptian priest Manetho and Greek mystic Timotheus created the cult of Sarapis at the behest of Pharaoh Ptolemy Soter. Hypatia's identification with this religion got her killed and her works suppressed, but the philosophy today's scholars call Hellenic Neoplatonism was rediscovered in the Renaissance and then again in the New Age. Members Reviews: This is a story that everyone should know. Such ... This is a story that everyone should know. Such a tragedy and her story has been lost in the pages of history. Every person should read this book and especially every woman should be aware of her contribution. An Essay I found the essay interesting and well written. Hypatia is a person I wish more people knew about. I thought this title was going to be more substantial, however. I am glad I borrowed it (using Amazon Prime) rather than buying it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Atlantis-and-the-Silver-City-Audiobook/B00EJMM7DS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Atlantis and the Silver City Author: Peter Daughtrey Narrator: William Neenan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: History's most intriguing detective story may have been solved - recently unearthed evidence points towards the real location of the ancient, lost city of Atlantis. More than 2,000 years ago Plato laid down around a hundred cryptic clues about the location of the lost world of Atlantis. Since then countless experts have tried to crack Plato's code. Some claim Atlantis lies under the volcanic rocks of Santorini. Others place it in the Bermuda Triangle, off the coast of Africa or say it is lost forever beneath the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. But what if Atlantis is far closer than we think? What if we can walk its cobble-stoned streets today? After a forensic, twenty-year examination of Plato's writings Peter Daughtrey says we can do just that. Having matched an unprecedented number of Plato's clues Daughtrey outlines the full reach of the ancient empire - and pinpoints the exact location of its once glittering capital city. His quest for the truth about Atlantis runs from the dusty stone quarries of Portugal and the hieroglyphs of Egyptian temples to the newly refurbished museums of Baghdad. It includes the discovery of long-forgotten, vitally significant artifacts, sensational evidence of a lost alphabet and a revealing analysis that identifies today's descendants of this most ancient civilization. Detailed, accurate and told with enthusiasm and verve, Atlantis and the Silver City even reveals the location of another city from the ancient empire of Atlantis. Editorial Reviews: Through tireless research for over 20 years, Peter Daughtrey aims to shed new light on the "lost city" with his Atlantis: The Silver City, largely based on Plato's writings, which posits a compelling theory on the precise geographic location of the mythical island that has been shrouded in mystery for thousands of years. William Neenan's gentle yet distinguished delivery evokes the tone of famed naturalist David Attenborough as he guides the listener through this fascinating and comprehensive forensic examination of the ancient empire. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Daughtrey) Tue, 24 Sep 2013 08:32:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Atlantis-and-the-Silver-City-Audiobook/B00EJMM7DS thebookvoice.com 09:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Atlantis and the Silver City Author: Peter Daughtrey Narrator: William Neenan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: History's most intriguing detective story may have been solved - recently unearthed evidence points towards the real location of the ancient, lost city of Atlantis. More than 2,000 years ago Plato laid down around a hundred cryptic clues about the location of the lost world of Atlantis. Since then countless experts have tried to crack Plato's code. Some claim Atlantis lies under the volcanic rocks of Santorini. Others place it in the Bermuda Triangle, off the coast of Africa or say it is lost forever beneath the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. But what if Atlantis is far closer than we think? What if we can walk its cobble-stoned streets today? After a forensic, twenty-year examination of Plato's writings Peter Daughtrey says we can do just that. Having matched an unprecedented number of Plato's clues Daughtrey outlines the full reach of the ancient empire - and pinpoints the exact location of its once glittering capital city. His quest for the truth about Atlantis runs from the dusty stone quarries of Portugal and the hieroglyphs of Egyptian temples to the newly refurbished museums of Baghdad. It includes the discovery of long-forgotten, vitally significant artifacts, sensational evidence of a lost alphabet and a revealing analysis that identifies today's descendants of this most ancient civilization. Detailed, accurate and told with enthusiasm and verve, Atlantis and the Silver City even reveals the location of another city from the ancient empire of Atlantis. Editorial Reviews: Through tireless research for over 20 years, Peter Daughtrey aims to shed new light on the "lost city" with his Atlantis: The Silver City, largely based on Plato's writings, which posits a compelling theory on the precise geographic location of the mythical island that has been shrouded in mystery for thousands of years. William Neenan's gentle yet distinguished delivery evokes the tone of famed naturalist David Attenborough as he guides the listener through this fascinating and comprehensive forensic examination of the ancient empire. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Atlantis and the Silver City Author: Peter Daughtrey Narrator: William Neenan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: History's most intriguing detective story may have been solved - recently unearthed evidence points towards the real location of the ancient, lost city of Atlantis. More than 2,000 years ago Plato laid down around a hundred cryptic clues about the location of the lost world of Atlantis. Since then countless experts have tried to crack Plato's code. Some claim Atlantis lies under the volcanic rocks of Santorini. Others place it in the Bermuda Triangle, off the coast of Africa or say it is lost forever beneath the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. But what if Atlantis is far closer than we think? What if we can walk its cobble-stoned streets today? After a forensic, twenty-year examination of Plato's writings Peter Daughtrey says we can do just that. Having matched an unprecedented number of Plato's clues Daughtrey outlines the full reach of the ancient empire - and pinpoints the exact location of its once glittering capital city. His quest for the truth about Atlantis runs from the dusty stone quarries of Portugal and the hieroglyphs of Egyptian temples to the newly refurbished museums of Baghdad. It includes the discovery of long-forgotten, vitally significant artifacts, sensational evidence of a lost alphabet and a revealing analysis that identifies today's descendants of this most ancient civilization. Detailed, accurate and told with enthusiasm and verve, Atlantis and the Silver City even reveals the location of another city from the ancient empire of Atlantis. Editorial Reviews: Through tireless research for over 20 years, Peter Daughtrey aims to shed new light on the "lost city" with his Atlantis: The Silver City, largely based on Plato's writings, which posits a compelling theory on the precise geographic location of the mythical island that has been shrouded in mystery for thousands of years. William Neenan's gentle yet distinguished delivery evokes the tone of famed naturalist David Attenborough as he guides the listener through this fascinating and comprehensive forensic examination of the ancient empire. Members Reviews: Presomptueux should alowed to another theorie the same right than author used for his own theorie. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Mythology-Audiobook/B01F7US0YA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology Subtitle: A Beginner Historians Complete Guide to the Heroes, Titans and Goddesses of Greece Author: Robert Paulson Narrator: Daniel Hawking Format: Unabridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-16 Publisher: West Condran Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Greek mythology has a lot of interesting and thought-provoking tidbits attached to it, and for many people it is a great subject to learn. But how do you get started with it? Well, the answer is simple, and this book will show you just how to kick-start your learning of Greek mythology. By the end of this, you will have a full and in-depth understanding of Greek mythology. It's a ton of fun to learn and understand, and you, too, will avail yourself of all this interesting information through the use of this book. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Paulson) Fri, 06 May 2016 22:50:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Greek-Mythology-Audiobook/B01F7US0YA thebookvoice.com 00:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology Subtitle: A Beginner Historians Complete Guide to the Heroes, Titans and Goddesses of Greece Author: Robert Paulson Narrator: Daniel Hawking Format: Unabridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-16 Publisher: West Condran Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Greek mythology has a lot of interesting and thought-provoking tidbits attached to it, and for many people it is a great subject to learn. But how do you get started with it? Well, the answer is simple, and this book will show you just how to kick-start your learning of Greek mythology. By the end of this, you will have a full and in-depth understanding of Greek mythology. It's a ton of fun to learn and understand, and you, too, will avail yourself of all this interesting information through the use of this book. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology Subtitle: A Beginner Historians Complete Guide to the Heroes, Titans and Goddesses of Greece Author: Robert Paulson Narrator: Daniel Hawking Format: Unabridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-16 Publisher: West Condran Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Greek mythology has a lot of interesting and thought-provoking tidbits attached to it, and for many people it is a great subject to learn. But how do you get started with it? Well, the answer is simple, and this book will show you just how to kick-start your learning of Greek mythology. By the end of this, you will have a full and in-depth understanding of Greek mythology. It's a ton of fun to learn and understand, and you, too, will avail yourself of all this interesting information through the use of this book. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: Members Reviews: Greek mythology is really amazing One of my favorite history books is the Greek mythology. I read a lot about Greek mythology so I can say that I am a fan of the Greek gods and goddesses. While browsing history books I saw this book and I didnât hesitate to buy this book. When I started reading, the information is short but it is explained well. This book is a good book for those who donât have enough knowledge about Greek mythology but I hope the author puts all the Greek god and goddesses in this book to make it awesome. I suggest that to adjust the text size in this book. Gods and goddesses are what I like the most in this book Greek mythology is one of the interesting topics Iâve learned when I was still studying. So when I saw this book, I got it right away. Iâm really fascinated with the story of Greek mythology. Gods and goddesses are what I like the most in this book. This book gave me a lot of information that I didnât know before. Iâm so glad I found this book. I enjoyed reading it and I look forward for more of it from the author. Mythology of Greek! Knowing the unknown information of Greek Mythology excites me to dig for more. From page one to end I love reading it. Achilles, Perseus and more are part of history! Kudos to you Robert Paulson. I'm waiting for the next book of your creation. fascinating What a fascinating book. reading up about the prominent gods and goddess of the popular Greek mythology was so interesting. .. I definitely ad a well spent afternoon with this informative book Three Stars This is a great book for first time Greek Mythology readers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Origin-of-Freemasonry-Audiobook/B005CQU3Q8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Origin of Freemasonry Subtitle: Where Did it All Begin Author: David Harrison Narrator: David Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What precisely is the origin of the world's best known secret society? Did they emerge from a simple stone masons guild? Or was the genesis much older and maybe has roots in ancient Egypt? Many people have made a great many assumptions, but how many have seriously investigated the actual real evidence? David Harrison is an academic and author (The Genesis of Freemasonry) who has spent years doing just that. These are his conclusions in his own words. Unravel the myths, mystery and history of the Freemasons in this unique program for the first time. Get real hard evidence direct from the mind of an academic on the subject and not the imagination of the speculative writers. Join us as we unpick the sacred past of the Freemasons in alchemy, the occult, stone working and much more. A fascinating program and a must for all Freemasons and those interested in the genre. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Harrison) Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:40:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Origin-of-Freemasonry-Audiobook/B005CQU3Q8 thebookvoice.com 01:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Origin of Freemasonry Subtitle: Where Did it All Begin Author: David Harrison Narrator: David Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What precisely is the origin of the world's best known secret society? Did they emerge from a simple stone masons guild? Or was the genesis much older and maybe has roots in ancient Egypt? Many people have made a great many assumptions, but how many have seriously investigated the actual real evidence? David Harrison is an academic and author (The Genesis of Freemasonry) who has spent years doing just that. These are his conclusions in his own words. Unravel the myths, mystery and history of the Freemasons in this unique program for the first time. Get real hard evidence direct from the mind of an academic on the subject and not the imagination of the speculative writers. Join us as we unpick the sacred past of the Freemasons in alchemy, the occult, stone working and much more. A fascinating program and a must for all Freemasons and those interested in the genre. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Origin of Freemasonry Subtitle: Where Did it All Begin Author: David Harrison Narrator: David Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: What precisely is the origin of the world's best known secret society? Did they emerge from a simple stone masons guild? Or was the genesis much older and maybe has roots in ancient Egypt? Many people have made a great many assumptions, but how many have seriously investigated the actual real evidence? David Harrison is an academic and author (The Genesis of Freemasonry) who has spent years doing just that. These are his conclusions in his own words. Unravel the myths, mystery and history of the Freemasons in this unique program for the first time. Get real hard evidence direct from the mind of an academic on the subject and not the imagination of the speculative writers. Join us as we unpick the sacred past of the Freemasons in alchemy, the occult, stone working and much more. A fascinating program and a must for all Freemasons and those interested in the genre. Members Reviews: A huge disappointment I was expecting a book! All I got was an interview with the author TALKING ABOUT his book. A waste of time. same book as yemplars and freemasonry I was pissed off to listen to this book and find out if the same as another book that I already had in my library just a different title very unhappy. Deceptive and disappointing. The description that accompanies this title is, in fact, highly deceptive. This is not a work written and narrated by David Harrison - this is a podcast interview with Mr Harrison that has been repackaged and presented as something that it really is not. What's more, it's not one, single, in-depth interview with Mr Harrison (which I believe would ultimately have been worth downloading) but three different interviews, only two of which are with Harrison. And the interviewer does not, ultimately, engage in a thorough, professionally-conducted dialogue. Terribly disappointing. I think Audible UK needs to pay greater attention to the calibre of what it's carrying; at the very least, it needs to ensure that what almost amounts to false advertising is not tolerated on its site. Interesting Not what I expected but refreshing to hear a more balanced opinion of the Freemasons based on knowledge of people who actually are part of the organisation rather than individuals who have watch YouTube too much. Also information gained from well read historians that know their subject well and not just from pro Freemasons. Interesting to hear positive attributes of the Freemason rather than acknowledging only the negative. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hellas-Audiobook/B002V1BMDA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hellas Subtitle: A Short History of Ancient Greece Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-06 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Cyril Robinson's method is to touch lightly upon the main events of Greek history and the major phenomena of its culture, to explain them in current terms, and to point out modern parallels. Anyone who is aware of world events of the past century cannot but be struck by the similarities in ancient Greece. "In Greek history, little that happened mattered much; it is what the Greeks thought that mattered," says Mr. Robinson. In fact, it has mattered so much that not a single one of us can contemplate his own European heritage without encountering some tangible legacy of that Greek intellect. Because that experience will remain permanently relevant and perennially capable of providing illumination to all Western people for as long as there is a civilization based on those ideals, the study of their incredible achievements will always find a place in our society. And it was with this aim of illumination that this book was written: to present the aspects of Greek history and thought that are of abiding and direct interest to thoughtful persons today. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cyril Robinson) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:17:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hellas-Audiobook/B002V1BMDA thebookvoice.com 09:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hellas Subtitle: A Short History of Ancient Greece Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-06 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Cyril Robinson's method is to touch lightly upon the main events of Greek history and the major phenomena of its culture, to explain them in current terms, and to point out modern parallels. Anyone who is aware of world events of the past century cannot but be struck by the similarities in ancient Greece. "In Greek history, little that happened mattered much; it is what the Greeks thought that mattered," says Mr. Robinson. In fact, it has mattered so much that not a single one of us can contemplate his own European heritage without encountering some tangible legacy of that Greek intellect. Because that experience will remain permanently relevant and perennially capable of providing illumination to all Western people for as long as there is a civilization based on those ideals, the study of their incredible achievements will always find a place in our society. And it was with this aim of illumination that this book was written: to present the aspects of Greek history and thought that are of abiding and direct interest to thoughtful persons today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hellas Subtitle: A Short History of Ancient Greece Author: Cyril Robinson Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-06 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Cyril Robinson's method is to touch lightly upon the main events of Greek history and the major phenomena of its culture, to explain them in current terms, and to point out modern parallels. Anyone who is aware of world events of the past century cannot but be struck by the similarities in ancient Greece. "In Greek history, little that happened mattered much; it is what the Greeks thought that mattered," says Mr. Robinson. In fact, it has mattered so much that not a single one of us can contemplate his own European heritage without encountering some tangible legacy of that Greek intellect. Because that experience will remain permanently relevant and perennially capable of providing illumination to all Western people for as long as there is a civilization based on those ideals, the study of their incredible achievements will always find a place in our society. And it was with this aim of illumination that this book was written: to present the aspects of Greek history and thought that are of abiding and direct interest to thoughtful persons today. Members Reviews: Easy Listen-good content. A good introduction to History of the Greek Civilization. And no one can bring it to life better than Charlton Griffin. Truly awful I can usually get used to a reader's idiosyncrasies and even end up sometimes liking the reading of someone whom, at first, I found was not to my taste. This time it just got worse and worse. The hot-potato voice with its pre-World War 2 pronunciations sounds like a comedian imitating Prince Charles imitating Laurence Olivier at his most over the top hamming. Every word with an "o" vowel rhymes with horse -- loss, toss, across, long.... Overstressing words for dramatic purposes produces "peeramids" (pyramids); sun becomes "sonn," dog is "dawg," often is "orphan," Himalayas "Himaliars." And my favorite: I missed about 30 seconds of the reading trying to figure out what a "porm tree" was! Try a complete sentence of this: "The sonn orphan blazes down orn the porm trees by the Peeramids, and acrorse the sea orn the dawgs in the Himaliars." No text could survive this kind of abuse, and the text itself isn't that compelling. A bad choice! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Civilizations-of-Africa-The-History-and-Culture-of-the-Mbuti-Pygmy-Audiobook/B010REJZOU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Civilizations of Africa: The History and Culture of the Mbuti (Pygmy) Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Gary D. MacFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "[T]heir eyes had an untameable wildness about them that struck me as very remarkable." (French-American explorer Paul du Chaillu, 1867) The indigenous Africans known as pygmies have interested outsiders for thousands of years. In the 2200s BC, the Egyptian pharaoh Pepi II referred to one as a "dancing dwarf of the god from the land of spirits", and the Ancient Greeks were also familiar with them. Homer makes mention of pygmies in The Iliad, and Herodotus recounted the experiences of a Persian explorer who encountered "dwarfish people, who used clothing made from the palm tree", on the western coast of Africa. In fact the term pygmy comes from the Greek word for "dwarfish". Not surprisingly, foreigners' interest in pygmies has never waned. When medieval Europeans first traveled to Africa and parts of Asia, many of them were stunned when they encountered people who were considerably smaller than the average height. Perhaps the most famous account comes from the legendary Marco Polo, who was so confused about the people known as pygmies that he refused to believe they were actually human. In his famous account, Marco Polo wrote about seeing some of them in Indonesia, "I may tell you moreover that when people bring home pygmies which they allege to come from India, 'tis all a lie and a cheat...for nowhere in India nor anywhere else in the world were there ever men seen so small as these pretended pygmies." Marco Polo believed that the pygmies were actually monkeys that people manipulated and shaved to resemble smaller people. Today, of course, anthropologists know a lot more about the pygmies, a collective of indigenous groups in Africa who are still defined by the fact that they have an average height of less than five feet tall. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Thu, 02 Jul 2015 02:20:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Civilizations-of-Africa-The-History-and-Culture-of-the-Mbuti-Pygmy-Audiobook/B010REJZOU thebookvoice.com 01:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Civilizations of Africa: The History and Culture of the Mbuti (Pygmy) Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Gary D. MacFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "[T]heir eyes had an untameable wildness about them that struck me as very remarkable." (French-American explorer Paul du Chaillu, 1867) The indigenous Africans known as pygmies have interested outsiders for thousands of years. In the 2200s BC, the Egyptian pharaoh Pepi II referred to one as a "dancing dwarf of the god from the land of spirits", and the Ancient Greeks were also familiar with them. Homer makes mention of pygmies in The Iliad, and Herodotus recounted the experiences of a Persian explorer who encountered "dwarfish people, who used clothing made from the palm tree", on the western coast of Africa. In fact the term pygmy comes from the Greek word for "dwarfish". Not surprisingly, foreigners' interest in pygmies has never waned. When medieval Europeans first traveled to Africa and parts of Asia, many of them were stunned when they encountered people who were considerably smaller than the average height. Perhaps the most famous account comes from the legendary Marco Polo, who was so confused about the people known as pygmies that he refused to believe they were actually human. In his famous account, Marco Polo wrote about seeing some of them in Indonesia, "I may tell you moreover that when people bring home pygmies which they allege to come from India, 'tis all a lie and a cheat...for nowhere in India nor anywhere else in the world were there ever men seen so small as these pretended pygmies." Marco Polo believed that the pygmies were actually monkeys that people manipulated and shaved to resemble smaller people. Today, of course, anthropologists know a lot more about the pygmies, a collective of indigenous groups in Africa who are still defined by the fact that they have an average height of less than five feet tall. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Civilizations of Africa: The History and Culture of the Mbuti (Pygmy) Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Gary D. MacFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "[T]heir eyes had an untameable wildness about them that struck me as very remarkable." (French-American explorer Paul du Chaillu, 1867) The indigenous Africans known as pygmies have interested outsiders for thousands of years. In the 2200s BC, the Egyptian pharaoh Pepi II referred to one as a "dancing dwarf of the god from the land of spirits", and the Ancient Greeks were also familiar with them. Homer makes mention of pygmies in The Iliad, and Herodotus recounted the experiences of a Persian explorer who encountered "dwarfish people, who used clothing made from the palm tree", on the western coast of Africa. In fact the term pygmy comes from the Greek word for "dwarfish". Not surprisingly, foreigners' interest in pygmies has never waned. When medieval Europeans first traveled to Africa and parts of Asia, many of them were stunned when they encountered people who were considerably smaller than the average height. Perhaps the most famous account comes from the legendary Marco Polo, who was so confused about the people known as pygmies that he refused to believe they were actually human. In his famous account, Marco Polo wrote about seeing some of them in Indonesia, "I may tell you moreover that when people bring home pygmies which they allege to come from India, 'tis all a lie and a cheat...for nowhere in India nor anywhere else in the world were there ever men seen so small as these pretended pygmies." Marco Polo believed that the pygmies were actually monkeys that people manipulated and shaved to resemble smaller people. Today, of course, anthropologists know a lot more about the pygmies, a collective of indigenous groups in Africa who are still defined by the fact that they have an average height of less than five feet tall. Members Reviews: Very Good This is a very good introduction to the African Tribe. It draws from established sources and there is a complete bibliography at the end. Information is carefully footnoted and the writing style is engaging. This short eBook details not only the culture of the people but also a brief history as well as discussion of tribal names and why the term pygmy should not be used. The book is respectful of the tribe but does not make the people into a romanticized image. The book also covers recent history and the effects on the people. The real 'little people' The Charles River Editors have once again provided a brief inciteful window into our world. This time they open the window to the Mbuti( Pygmies ) . The background is a bit scholarly, but should not turn the reader as the material offers this background clearly. This book is good time spent for those interested in the life and fate of indigenous peoples. I DON'T QUITE KNOW HOW TO FEEL I am ambivalent. At the beginning of this book I was moved by the author's description of the Mbuti equality. There seemed to be no strife in their lives. The Mbuti worship no Supreme Beings. They consider the Forest to be both Mother and Father and are taught to show their appreciation for the gifts of the Forest from childhood. It has taken an amendment to our Constitution to begin for women to have equal rights in the United States. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Alien-Origins-Audiobook/B019FPQDTC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Alien Origins Author: OH Krill Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: Sector 5 Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Hidden from us by misunderstanding and mistranslation and clouded in mythology, the birth of religion on this planet was no mere accident. It was the result of a vast alien invasion that sparked the worship of the original ancient gods. Those gods are the oldest recorded figures of worship in any world history and extend much further back in antiquity. They are the root of all the major world religions. They gave rise to the great powers of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and more. They spread outward around the world and were the genesis of a very real holy bloodline that remains with us today. They were also known as "the watchers" - those who came to Earth as beings of light to teach and guide mankind. The aliens left Earth millennia ago, but the signs are growing daily that the prophecy of their return is imminent. "Startling insight into our forbidden past." (OH Krill) "We're talking about a complete re-write on accepted history." (United Media Network) "History is a set of lies agreed upon." (Napoléon Bonaparte) "The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history." (George Orwell) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (OH Krill) Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:12:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ancient-Alien-Origins-Audiobook/B019FPQDTC thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Alien Origins Author: OH Krill Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: Sector 5 Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Hidden from us by misunderstanding and mistranslation and clouded in mythology, the birth of religion on this planet was no mere accident. It was the result of a vast alien invasion that sparked the worship of the original ancient gods. Those gods are the oldest recorded figures of worship in any world history and extend much further back in antiquity. They are the root of all the major world religions. They gave rise to the great powers of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and more. They spread outward around the world and were the genesis of a very real holy bloodline that remains with us today. They were also known as "the watchers" - those who came to Earth as beings of light to teach and guide mankind. The aliens left Earth millennia ago, but the signs are growing daily that the prophecy of their return is imminent. "Startling insight into our forbidden past." (OH Krill) "We're talking about a complete re-write on accepted history." (United Media Network) "History is a set of lies agreed upon." (Napoléon Bonaparte) "The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history." (George Orwell) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Alien Origins Author: OH Krill Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: Sector 5 Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Hidden from us by misunderstanding and mistranslation and clouded in mythology, the birth of religion on this planet was no mere accident. It was the result of a vast alien invasion that sparked the worship of the original ancient gods. Those gods are the oldest recorded figures of worship in any world history and extend much further back in antiquity. They are the root of all the major world religions. They gave rise to the great powers of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and more. They spread outward around the world and were the genesis of a very real holy bloodline that remains with us today. They were also known as "the watchers" - those who came to Earth as beings of light to teach and guide mankind. The aliens left Earth millennia ago, but the signs are growing daily that the prophecy of their return is imminent. "Startling insight into our forbidden past." (OH Krill) "We're talking about a complete re-write on accepted history." (United Media Network) "History is a set of lies agreed upon." (Napoléon Bonaparte) "The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history." (George Orwell) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Alchemy-The-Egyptian-Connection-Audiobook/B00OPFQ59G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alchemy: The Egyptian Connection Author: Adrian Gilbert Narrator: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-14 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In ancient Egypt, thousands of years before the first Europeans began their quest to change base metals into gold, there already existed a craft-guild of alchemists. Without the benefit of our modern science and using the most basic of technology, they were able to produce extraordinary artifacts, such as the golden mask of Tutankhamun and other astounding achievements. What were their secrets? How did they accomplish such amazing feats, which cannot be duplicated today? Join renowned author and researcher Adrian Gilbert in a fascinating investigation of Al-Chem: the craft pioneered by the Egyptians. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adrian Gilbert) Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:38:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Alchemy-The-Egyptian-Connection-Audiobook/B00OPFQ59G thebookvoice.com 00:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alchemy: The Egyptian Connection Author: Adrian Gilbert Narrator: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-14 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In ancient Egypt, thousands of years before the first Europeans began their quest to change base metals into gold, there already existed a craft-guild of alchemists. Without the benefit of our modern science and using the most basic of technology, they were able to produce extraordinary artifacts, such as the golden mask of Tutankhamun and other astounding achievements. What were their secrets? How did they accomplish such amazing feats, which cannot be duplicated today? Join renowned author and researcher Adrian Gilbert in a fascinating investigation of Al-Chem: the craft pioneered by the Egyptians. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alchemy: The Egyptian Connection Author: Adrian Gilbert Narrator: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-14 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In ancient Egypt, thousands of years before the first Europeans began their quest to change base metals into gold, there already existed a craft-guild of alchemists. Without the benefit of our modern science and using the most basic of technology, they were able to produce extraordinary artifacts, such as the golden mask of Tutankhamun and other astounding achievements. What were their secrets? How did they accomplish such amazing feats, which cannot be duplicated today? Join renowned author and researcher Adrian Gilbert in a fascinating investigation of Al-Chem: the craft pioneered by the Egyptians. Members Reviews: 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/Atlantis-The-Eyewitnesses-Part-II-The-Legacy-of-Atlantis-Audiobook/B008XLSI9I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Atlantis The Eyewitnesses Part II: The Legacy of Atlantis Subtitle: Atlantis The Eyewitnesses Series Author: Walter Parks Narrator: Lynn Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-12 Publisher: UnknownTruths Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Many have believed that Atlantis was a fiction created by Plato. Well Plato was not the first to write about it. We have found a very much earlier document. It was written in 9619 BC, about 9,250 years before Plato's writing. Further, we have assembled enough evidence in terms of archeological finds and scientific facts to provide convincing proof that Atlantis really did exist. And we have found the remains. We structure the evidence to answers three basic questions: How was Atlantis created? Did it leave evidence or a legacy? How was it destroyed? This audiobook is Part II. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Walter Parks) Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:58:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Atlantis-The-Eyewitnesses-Part-II-The-Legacy-of-Atlantis-Audiobook/B008XLSI9I thebookvoice.com 00:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Atlantis The Eyewitnesses Part II: The Legacy of Atlantis Subtitle: Atlantis The Eyewitnesses Series Author: Walter Parks Narrator: Lynn Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-12 Publisher: UnknownTruths Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Many have believed that Atlantis was a fiction created by Plato. Well Plato was not the first to write about it. We have found a very much earlier document. It was written in 9619 BC, about 9,250 years before Plato's writing. Further, we have assembled enough evidence in terms of archeological finds and scientific facts to provide convincing proof that Atlantis really did exist. And we have found the remains. We structure the evidence to answers three basic questions: How was Atlantis created? Did it leave evidence or a legacy? How was it destroyed? This audiobook is Part II. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Atlantis The Eyewitnesses Part II: The Legacy of Atlantis Subtitle: Atlantis The Eyewitnesses Series Author: Walter Parks Narrator: Lynn Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-12 Publisher: UnknownTruths Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Many have believed that Atlantis was a fiction created by Plato. Well Plato was not the first to write about it. We have found a very much earlier document. It was written in 9619 BC, about 9,250 years before Plato's writing. Further, we have assembled enough evidence in terms of archeological finds and scientific facts to provide convincing proof that Atlantis really did exist. And we have found the remains. We structure the evidence to answers three basic questions: How was Atlantis created? Did it leave evidence or a legacy? How was it destroyed? This audiobook is Part II. Members Reviews: Read out of order: Part II first... This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? This book would be best for someone who already knows something about Atlantis and enjoys the telling of all the details like how big the city was, where there were waterways and if the land was flat and mountains high and what did the buildings look like. If you can imagine much detail and keep it all in your head at once so that you can almost see the place in your mind, this would be good for you. What could Walter Parks have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Walter Parks may have a different intended audience. I am sure there are people who would love this book. He is largely quoting Plato about the description of the place in the first part of this book. I don't know if that is the way it is all the way through this book because I did not make it to the end. What didnt you like about Lynn Bensons performance? This is the most monotoned reading I have ever heard. But the Lynn Benson would not have had much to go on. When you are reading descriptions of a place, on and on, how could you sound too excited? What character would you cut from Atlantis The Eyewitnesses Part II: The Legacy of Atlantis? I didn't get to the part where there were any characters. Any additional comments? This was one of the few books I was unable to finish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Orion-and-the-Pyramids-Audiobook/B002ZV5VYW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orion and the Pyramids Subtitle: Secrets of the Ancient Egyptians Author: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Join the world-renowned expert Adrian Gilbert as he explores the world of the ancient Egyptians and links with modern occult beliefs. Gilbert discusses who built the pyramids and why, the secrets locked away in hieroglyphs, the secret chambers, lost texts and star shafts. Did our ancestors understand more than us? All the answers and much more will be explained. ©2009 World Wide Multi Media; (P)2009 World Wide Multi Media bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adrian Gilbert) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:51:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Orion-and-the-Pyramids-Audiobook/B002ZV5VYW thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orion and the Pyramids Subtitle: Secrets of the Ancient Egyptians Author: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Join the world-renowned expert Adrian Gilbert as he explores the world of the ancient Egyptians and links with modern occult beliefs. Gilbert discusses who built the pyramids and why, the secrets locked away in hieroglyphs, the secret chambers, lost texts and star shafts. Did our ancestors understand more than us? All the answers and much more will be explained. ©2009 World Wide Multi Media; (P)2009 World Wide Multi Media Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orion and the Pyramids Subtitle: Secrets of the Ancient Egyptians Author: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Join the world-renowned expert Adrian Gilbert as he explores the world of the ancient Egyptians and links with modern occult beliefs. Gilbert discusses who built the pyramids and why, the secrets locked away in hieroglyphs, the secret chambers, lost texts and star shafts. Did our ancestors understand more than us? All the answers and much more will be explained. ©2009 World Wide Multi Media; (P)2009 World Wide Multi Media https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Socrates-Audiobook/B002V0RCGC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Socrates Subtitle: The Man and His Thought Author: A. E. Taylor Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Without question the finest short biography of the world's greatest philosopher, Socrates provides us with an excellent introduction to Socratic thought. Although Socrates himself left no writings, Professor Taylor consolidates all that can be known about the life and death of Socrates through the Dialogues of Plato, Aristotle's treatises, and Xenophon's discourses. Socrates believed that virtue is knowledge; all wickedness, he said is due to ignorance. In his teaching, Socrates sought the universal definition of virtue through particulars. Aristotle credits him with developing the inductive method. With self-knowledge as the foundation for inquiry, Socrates would save men from leading "unexamined" lives. Taylor reveals Socrates as "the man who created the intellectual and moral tradition by which Europe has ever since lived" and "an original genius in whose character there was a unique blend of the passionate lover, the religious mystic, the eager rationalist, and the humorist." (P)1993 by Blackstone Audiobooks bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A. E. Taylor) Sat, 21 Oct 2000 19:27:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Socrates-Audiobook/B002V0RCGC thebookvoice.com 02:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Socrates Subtitle: The Man and His Thought Author: A. E. Taylor Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Without question the finest short biography of the world's greatest philosopher, Socrates provides us with an excellent introduction to Socratic thought. Although Socrates himself left no writings, Professor Taylor consolidates all that can be known about the life and death of Socrates through the Dialogues of Plato, Aristotle's treatises, and Xenophon's discourses. Socrates believed that virtue is knowledge; all wickedness, he said is due to ignorance. In his teaching, Socrates sought the universal definition of virtue through particulars. Aristotle credits him with developing the inductive method. With self-knowledge as the foundation for inquiry, Socrates would save men from leading "unexamined" lives. Taylor reveals Socrates as "the man who created the intellectual and moral tradition by which Europe has ever since lived" and "an original genius in whose character there was a unique blend of the passionate lover, the religious mystic, the eager rationalist, and the humorist." (P)1993 by Blackstone Audiobooks Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Socrates Subtitle: The Man and His Thought Author: A. E. Taylor Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Without question the finest short biography of the world's greatest philosopher, Socrates provides us with an excellent introduction to Socratic thought. Although Socrates himself left no writings, Professor Taylor consolidates all that can be known about the life and death of Socrates through the Dialogues of Plato, Aristotle's treatises, and Xenophon's discourses. Socrates believed that virtue is knowledge; all wickedness, he said is due to ignorance. In his teaching, Socrates sought the universal definition of virtue through particulars. Aristotle credits him with developing the inductive method. With self-knowledge as the foundation for inquiry, Socrates would save men from leading "unexamined" lives. Taylor reveals Socrates as "the man who created the intellectual and moral tradition by which Europe has ever since lived" and "an original genius in whose character there was a unique blend of the passionate lover, the religious mystic, the eager rationalist, and the humorist." (P)1993 by Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: Good book-poor narration The book by A.E. Taylor is worth the listen. However the narration leaves a little to be desired. In the first hour of this audiobook the narrator stumbles over a few words. At one point an airplane flies overhead which is clearly discernible on the recording. The narration also either has an echo or the recording took place where there was a crowd in close proximity. Again the material of the book is top-shelf but the narration could have been better. Interesting Study of the historical Socrates and his philosophy. Using mainly the accounts of Aristotle and the early dialogues of Plato, Taylor teases out the character and teachings of the real Socrates. A brief but worthwhile work for the student of philosophy and philosophers. Good info If you could sum up Socrates in three words, what would they be? I didnt know much about socrates so it was worth the listen just to gain the basic knowledge about him. Cant say it was super duper engaging but I'm glad I listened. Cant say that for all the books I've listened to. too bad.... this guy's voice is so affected...the material could be interesting, but the reader just spoils it for me. It was a good book. more about cynicism is better. I have seen not to many books that cover the story about CYNICISM. I would like to suggest that the subject is needed as we live in a age where one can fall into the trap of cynics territory. People are also confused about the way people act and can actually think a person is cynical in this fast moving age when they are not. Please help people become aware of this fact. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Inka-Human-Sacrifice-and-Mountain-Worship-Audiobook/B00E1JEECG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Inka Human Sacrifice and Mountain Worship Subtitle: Strategies for Empire Unification Author: Thomas Besom Narrator: Kelly Klaas Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Inka empire was the largest pre-Columbian polity in the New World. Its vast expanse, its ethnic diversity, and the fact that the empire may have been consolidated in less than a century have prompted much scholarly interest in its creation. In this study, Besom explores the ritual practices of human sacrifice and the worship of mountains, attested in both archaeological investigations and ethnohistorical sources, as tools in the establishment and preservation of political power. Besom examines the relationship between symbols, ideology, ritual, and power to demonstrate how the Cuzquenos could have used rituals to manipulate common Andean symbols to uphold their authority over subjugated peoples. He considers ethnohistoric accounts of the categories of human sacrifice to gain insights into related rituals and motives, and reviews the ethnohistoric evidence of mountain worship to predict locations as well as motives. He also analyzes specific archaeological sites and assemblages, theorizing that they were the locations of sacrifices designed to assimilate subject peoples, bind conquered lands to the state, and/or justify the extraction of local resources. The book is published by University of New Mexico Press. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Besom) Tue, 23 Jul 2013 03:10:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Inka-Human-Sacrifice-and-Mountain-Worship-Audiobook/B00E1JEECG thebookvoice.com 09:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Inka Human Sacrifice and Mountain Worship Subtitle: Strategies for Empire Unification Author: Thomas Besom Narrator: Kelly Klaas Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Inka empire was the largest pre-Columbian polity in the New World. Its vast expanse, its ethnic diversity, and the fact that the empire may have been consolidated in less than a century have prompted much scholarly interest in its creation. In this study, Besom explores the ritual practices of human sacrifice and the worship of mountains, attested in both archaeological investigations and ethnohistorical sources, as tools in the establishment and preservation of political power. Besom examines the relationship between symbols, ideology, ritual, and power to demonstrate how the Cuzquenos could have used rituals to manipulate common Andean symbols to uphold their authority over subjugated peoples. He considers ethnohistoric accounts of the categories of human sacrifice to gain insights into related rituals and motives, and reviews the ethnohistoric evidence of mountain worship to predict locations as well as motives. He also analyzes specific archaeological sites and assemblages, theorizing that they were the locations of sacrifices designed to assimilate subject peoples, bind conquered lands to the state, and/or justify the extraction of local resources. The book is published by University of New Mexico Press. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Inka Human Sacrifice and Mountain Worship Subtitle: Strategies for Empire Unification Author: Thomas Besom Narrator: Kelly Klaas Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Inka empire was the largest pre-Columbian polity in the New World. Its vast expanse, its ethnic diversity, and the fact that the empire may have been consolidated in less than a century have prompted much scholarly interest in its creation. In this study, Besom explores the ritual practices of human sacrifice and the worship of mountains, attested in both archaeological investigations and ethnohistorical sources, as tools in the establishment and preservation of political power. Besom examines the relationship between symbols, ideology, ritual, and power to demonstrate how the Cuzquenos could have used rituals to manipulate common Andean symbols to uphold their authority over subjugated peoples. He considers ethnohistoric accounts of the categories of human sacrifice to gain insights into related rituals and motives, and reviews the ethnohistoric evidence of mountain worship to predict locations as well as motives. He also analyzes specific archaeological sites and assemblages, theorizing that they were the locations of sacrifices designed to assimilate subject peoples, bind conquered lands to the state, and/or justify the extraction of local resources. The book is published by University of New Mexico Press. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Three-Prehistoric-Inventions-That-Shaped-Us-Audiobook/B008QWWPLQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Prehistoric Inventions That Shaped Us Author: David Martel Johnson Narrator: David Martel Johnson Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Open Book Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Both Darwin and neo-Darwinist theorists like Stephen Jay Gould were wrong to suppose that human nature and the human mind arose out of biological and historical sources alone. Three Prehistoric Inventions That Shaped Us argues that humans are very different from other animals in certain respects and, because of those respects, some of the most important sources of the particular sort of human nature we possess at the present moment, and of the special types of thinking in which we now are able to engage, were cultural ones. To be more specific, it shows that our present-day human nature was shaped in fundamental ways by at least three intellectual inventions that some of our prehistoric ancestors made - namely, the inventions of religious consciousness, of domestication of animals, and of syntactically organized language. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Martel Johnson) Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:29:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Three-Prehistoric-Inventions-That-Shaped-Us-Audiobook/B008QWWPLQ thebookvoice.com 08:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Prehistoric Inventions That Shaped Us Author: David Martel Johnson Narrator: David Martel Johnson Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Open Book Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Both Darwin and neo-Darwinist theorists like Stephen Jay Gould were wrong to suppose that human nature and the human mind arose out of biological and historical sources alone. Three Prehistoric Inventions That Shaped Us argues that humans are very different from other animals in certain respects and, because of those respects, some of the most important sources of the particular sort of human nature we possess at the present moment, and of the special types of thinking in which we now are able to engage, were cultural ones. To be more specific, it shows that our present-day human nature was shaped in fundamental ways by at least three intellectual inventions that some of our prehistoric ancestors made - namely, the inventions of religious consciousness, of domestication of animals, and of syntactically organized language. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Prehistoric Inventions That Shaped Us Author: David Martel Johnson Narrator: David Martel Johnson Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Open Book Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Both Darwin and neo-Darwinist theorists like Stephen Jay Gould were wrong to suppose that human nature and the human mind arose out of biological and historical sources alone. Three Prehistoric Inventions That Shaped Us argues that humans are very different from other animals in certain respects and, because of those respects, some of the most important sources of the particular sort of human nature we possess at the present moment, and of the special types of thinking in which we now are able to engage, were cultural ones. To be more specific, it shows that our present-day human nature was shaped in fundamental ways by at least three intellectual inventions that some of our prehistoric ancestors made - namely, the inventions of religious consciousness, of domestication of animals, and of syntactically organized language. Members Reviews: More philosophical than anthropological The author tells a good story and ties together his main themes fairly well. He is a philosopher and approaches the subject from that perspective. It's a fun read and easy to follow, but it's definitely not full of scientific facts. The author preferred Noam Chomskey and Stephen Gould's ideas on the early development of man as opposed to Dawkins and Pinker. I definitely am in the Dawkins/ Pinker camp, but that didn't mar the listening experience and I'm always glad to hear a different perspective, and the author presented each camp fairly. I'm really glad for the existence of audible. I would have never been able to force myself to read this book, but I had a very pleasant experience while listening to it. Thank you audible for making books like this available to me at such a cheap price of only one credit. The author reads his own book and as with many non-professional readers he reads too slowly. I suggest you listen to it at 1.25 speed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/End-Times-and-the-Mayan-Prophecies-Audiobook/B002ZU7CBI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: End Times and the Mayan Prophecies Subtitle: 2012 Explained Author: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Join the world-renowned expert Adrian Gilbert as he explores the world of the Mayan Prophecies and our present End Times. Gilbert discusses the ancient prophecies seen in the sky by Mayan priests and how to read them. He explores the many complicated intricacies of the Mayan calendar and asks, "Are we living in the end of days? Did our ancestors understand more than us?" All the answers and much more will be explained. ©2009 World Wide Multi Media; (P)2009 World Wide Multi Media bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adrian Gilbert) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:02:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/End-Times-and-the-Mayan-Prophecies-Audiobook/B002ZU7CBI thebookvoice.com 01:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: End Times and the Mayan Prophecies Subtitle: 2012 Explained Author: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Join the world-renowned expert Adrian Gilbert as he explores the world of the Mayan Prophecies and our present End Times. Gilbert discusses the ancient prophecies seen in the sky by Mayan priests and how to read them. He explores the many complicated intricacies of the Mayan calendar and asks, "Are we living in the end of days? Did our ancestors understand more than us?" All the answers and much more will be explained. ©2009 World Wide Multi Media; (P)2009 World Wide Multi Media Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: End Times and the Mayan Prophecies Subtitle: 2012 Explained Author: Adrian Gilbert Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Join the world-renowned expert Adrian Gilbert as he explores the world of the Mayan Prophecies and our present End Times. Gilbert discusses the ancient prophecies seen in the sky by Mayan priests and how to read them. He explores the many complicated intricacies of the Mayan calendar and asks, "Are we living in the end of days? Did our ancestors understand more than us?" All the answers and much more will be explained. ©2009 World Wide Multi Media; (P)2009 World Wide Multi Media https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/2012-Audiobook/B002V8DF6K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 2012 Subtitle: Mayan Prophecy Author: Philip Coppens, Geoff Stray Narrator: Philip Coppens, Geoff Stray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This enigmatic book unveils the other side to the 2012 engima. Geoff Stray and Philip Coppens take us on a journey into the Mayan mysteries to uncover a startling perspective on 2012, the lost meaning of the great cycle of the ages. They challenge the doomsday prophets and argue that 2012 is not the apocalyptic end of times; it is in fact only the beginning. Time will never be the same again. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Coppens) Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:49:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/2012-Audiobook/B002V8DF6K thebookvoice.com 01:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 2012 Subtitle: Mayan Prophecy Author: Philip Coppens, Geoff Stray Narrator: Philip Coppens, Geoff Stray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This enigmatic book unveils the other side to the 2012 engima. Geoff Stray and Philip Coppens take us on a journey into the Mayan mysteries to uncover a startling perspective on 2012, the lost meaning of the great cycle of the ages. They challenge the doomsday prophets and argue that 2012 is not the apocalyptic end of times; it is in fact only the beginning. Time will never be the same again. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 2012 Subtitle: Mayan Prophecy Author: Philip Coppens, Geoff Stray Narrator: Philip Coppens, Geoff Stray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This enigmatic book unveils the other side to the 2012 engima. Geoff Stray and Philip Coppens take us on a journey into the Mayan mysteries to uncover a startling perspective on 2012, the lost meaning of the great cycle of the ages. They challenge the doomsday prophets and argue that 2012 is not the apocalyptic end of times; it is in fact only the beginning. Time will never be the same again. Members Reviews: hard to listen to I was looking for a book with history, meaning and beliefs behind the 2012 Mayan philosophy. This book takes a much broader picture, barely touching on Maya. Instead, delves (much to much, in my opinion) into the scientific side of our planet's evolution, the human brain, cellular structure etc. What I found particularly annoying is the loud background music throughout the reading. At times I had to rewind due to the LOUD sound of a crashing wave or thunderstorm that distracted me from listening to the text. They could really skip that part or leave it to the very beginning of the chapter. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Nuzi-Womens-Rights-and-Hurrian-Ethnicity-And-Other-Academic-Essays-Audiobook/B00CPP80HI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nuzi, Women's Rights and Hurrian Ethnicity And Other Academic Essays Author: Heerak Christian Kim Narrator: Gregg A. Rizzo Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-13 Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Nuzi, Women's Rights and Hurrian Ethnicity And Other Academic Essays is the first book in the Hermit Kingdom Studies in Identity and Society series. The academic research publication series seeks to examine the question of identity and its relation to society. The research publication project promotes creative new approaches to thinking about identity as well as a combination of traditional academic methodologies. Critic Reviews: "...[An] excellent book that illustrates the scope and purpose of the new academic series. This book represents 15 years of active, professional academic research in correspondence with some of the greatest minds in the world in the field of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, History of Christianity, Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Qumran Studies, and Medieval Studies. This book's concern with identity is reflected in studies such as the examination of the position of women in ancient Iraq, marriage in Qumran, and women's religious piety in the middle ages. Heerak Christian Kim has expertly achieved an interdisciplinary study of a great magnitude that is sure to be emulated by many others. Kim's erudition and writing is reminiscent of perhaps the greatest mind to have walked at Brandeis University." (Professor Cyrus Gordon) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Heerak Christian Kim) Sun, 12 May 2013 09:52:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Nuzi-Womens-Rights-and-Hurrian-Ethnicity-And-Other-Academic-Essays-Audiobook/B00CPP80HI thebookvoice.com 03:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nuzi, Women's Rights and Hurrian Ethnicity And Other Academic Essays Author: Heerak Christian Kim Narrator: Gregg A. Rizzo Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-13 Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Nuzi, Women's Rights and Hurrian Ethnicity And Other Academic Essays is the first book in the Hermit Kingdom Studies in Identity and Society series. The academic research publication series seeks to examine the question of identity and its relation to society. The research publication project promotes creative new approaches to thinking about identity as well as a combination of traditional academic methodologies. Critic Reviews: "...[An] excellent book that illustrates the scope and purpose of the new academic series. This book represents 15 years of active, professional academic research in correspondence with some of the greatest minds in the world in the field of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, History of Christianity, Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Qumran Studies, and Medieval Studies. This book's concern with identity is reflected in studies such as the examination of the position of women in ancient Iraq, marriage in Qumran, and women's religious piety in the middle ages. Heerak Christian Kim has expertly achieved an interdisciplinary study of a great magnitude that is sure to be emulated by many others. Kim's erudition and writing is reminiscent of perhaps the greatest mind to have walked at Brandeis University." (Professor Cyrus Gordon) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nuzi, Women's Rights and Hurrian Ethnicity And Other Academic Essays Author: Heerak Christian Kim Narrator: Gregg A. Rizzo Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-13 Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Nuzi, Women's Rights and Hurrian Ethnicity And Other Academic Essays is the first book in the Hermit Kingdom Studies in Identity and Society series. The academic research publication series seeks to examine the question of identity and its relation to society. The research publication project promotes creative new approaches to thinking about identity as well as a combination of traditional academic methodologies. Critic Reviews: "...[An] excellent book that illustrates the scope and purpose of the new academic series. This book represents 15 years of active, professional academic research in correspondence with some of the greatest minds in the world in the field of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, History of Christianity, Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Qumran Studies, and Medieval Studies. This book's concern with identity is reflected in studies such as the examination of the position of women in ancient Iraq, marriage in Qumran, and women's religious piety in the middle ages. Heerak Christian Kim has expertly achieved an interdisciplinary study of a great magnitude that is sure to be emulated by many others. Kim's erudition and writing is reminiscent of perhaps the greatest mind to have walked at Brandeis University." (Professor Cyrus Gordon) Members Reviews: Nuzi or Nazi? When I started to read this book, I was appalled by the blatant anti-Semitism. It seems to me as if Christian has major issues when it comes to Jews and Judiasm. He is totally obsessed with them; I often wonder whether he is a closeted Nazi. I have had the misfortune to read most of Christian's books and I have to say they are very repetitive and boring. I have to laugh at Christian Kim writing about women's rights when he violates them on a regular basis. Will Christian consider the rights of women not to be sexually molested by him? Christian also writes about Hurrian ethnicity and claims to know more than professors who have been researching the subject for many years; considerly longer than he. Christian Kim is very dogmatic in his approach and nevers considers any argument that does not fit in with his views, instead he prefers to distort the facts and produce faux evidence. I would advise all readers to avoid Christian's books since they are clearly the work of a madman posessed by a burning desire to destroy all things Jewish. Christian's books can be summed up as follows; Jews, Jews, Jews zzzzzzzzzzz! Christian Dim's treatise on Evangelical Christianity, the Jews and women The infamous Christian Dim is at it again; he has produced yet another gem! Once again he focuses on Jews and the problems they cause. He claims that Jews are the worst offenders when it comes to infringing upon the rights of women. Given that Christian Kim has a reputation in the University of Cambridge for sexually harassing women, is it not unreasonable for one to arrive at the conclusion he may be Jewish, assuming his claim is valid? One of the earlier reviewers tried to provide some possible explanations for Christian's hatred of Jews; I have an alternative suggestion and that is at some point in the past, Christian Kim discovered that he had Jewish ancestors. Christian Kim may be very angry about this because he was always taught from an early age that Jews were dangerous and posed a serious threat to Christians. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Short-History-of-Myth-Audiobook/B0087QU464 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Myth Author: Karen Armstrong Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-12 Publisher: Canongate Books Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Human beings have always been myth makers. Karen Armstrong's concise yet compelling investigation into the history of myth takes us from the Palaeolithic period and the mythology of the hunters right up to the 'Great Western Transformation' of the last 500 years. Critic Reviews: "Remarkable for its compressions, brevity and range, this book gives an account of myth from 20,000 years ago." (The Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Armstrong) Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:59:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Short-History-of-Myth-Audiobook/B0087QU464 thebookvoice.com 03:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Myth Author: Karen Armstrong Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-12 Publisher: Canongate Books Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Human beings have always been myth makers. Karen Armstrong's concise yet compelling investigation into the history of myth takes us from the Palaeolithic period and the mythology of the hunters right up to the 'Great Western Transformation' of the last 500 years. Critic Reviews: "Remarkable for its compressions, brevity and range, this book gives an account of myth from 20,000 years ago." (The Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Myth Author: Karen Armstrong Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-12 Publisher: Canongate Books Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Human beings have always been myth makers. Karen Armstrong's concise yet compelling investigation into the history of myth takes us from the Palaeolithic period and the mythology of the hunters right up to the 'Great Western Transformation' of the last 500 years. Critic Reviews: "Remarkable for its compressions, brevity and range, this book gives an account of myth from 20,000 years ago." (The Times) Members Reviews: Excellent source for thinking people & for teaching about mythology Karen Armstrong's *A Short History of Myth* is a tour de force. Not limited to a discussion of what society often thinks of when they think of "myth," Armstrong explains how the mystical/spiritual dimension of humans has expressed itself. Myth, she shows, is not something "false" but is, rather a way of expressing deep truths. She describes its beginnnings among earliest hominids and explains clearly how it was affected by the growth of civilizations up to the modern day, where it remains an essential human experience. For people who misunderstand holy scriptures as being literal histories - and for those (like Bill Maher) who disparage religion because so many religious people have that misunderstanding - this book should be required reading. Ms. Armstrong produces another winner! I purchased this book because an abiding interest in mythology and theology. Mr. Armstrong is one of the best authors in the field of theology. From her modest beginnings to being invited by the Bush White House as a counselor for the military intervention in Iraq. She has demonstrated a remarkably balanced view of the religions of the world. With Ms. Armstrong as your guide she explains to us the purpose and the development of mythology from its prehistoric origins to its involvement in more modern times. In an easy-to-read direct fashion. She explains complex concepts so that even a novice reader would enjoy this book. I believe I'm going to hand this book onto my 10-year-old niece who's expressed an interest in Greek and Roman mythology. Mr. Armstrong is a first-rate scholar and a first-rate author. I thoroughly enjoyed every book of hers that I've read. Four Stars Very Interesting Kind of awesome I purchased this for my World Mythology class at my local community college, and it was excellent. Of course, I may be slightly biased, because the class itself was absolutely wonderful and gave me a slightly different reading of the book than I might have had by myself. That aside, the book is concise and makes Armstrong makes her points very well. I love her interpretation of myth, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the last chapter. Highly recommended, whether it's for a class or you're just looking to learn more about mythology. Four Stars She can cover a lot of HX in a clear way. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Gardiners-World-Audiobook/B002V8N24A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gardiner's World Subtitle: The TV Show, Series 1 Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Recorded exclusively in the UK for Edge Media TV (Sky) this selection includes five special interviews with top selling authors: Tim Wallace-Murphy, Crichton Miller, Robert Feather, Oddvar Olsen, and Steve Mitchell. You'll learn about newly discovered facts from the experts. In this special edition, you'll hear never before revealed information on the Knights Templar, newfound secrets of the ancients, secret societies, the Holy Grail, sacred treasure, and the Essenes at Qumran. You will also hear about an amazing demonstration of a "working" Celtic cross that will change your mind about its true purpose and meaning. World renowned author and filmmaker Philip Gardiner delves deep into these fascinating subjects. Join us on a unique journey into the heart of our ancient past. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Gardiner) Mon, 04 May 2009 00:18:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Gardiners-World-Audiobook/B002V8N24A thebookvoice.com 01:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gardiner's World Subtitle: The TV Show, Series 1 Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Recorded exclusively in the UK for Edge Media TV (Sky) this selection includes five special interviews with top selling authors: Tim Wallace-Murphy, Crichton Miller, Robert Feather, Oddvar Olsen, and Steve Mitchell. You'll learn about newly discovered facts from the experts. In this special edition, you'll hear never before revealed information on the Knights Templar, newfound secrets of the ancients, secret societies, the Holy Grail, sacred treasure, and the Essenes at Qumran. You will also hear about an amazing demonstration of a "working" Celtic cross that will change your mind about its true purpose and meaning. World renowned author and filmmaker Philip Gardiner delves deep into these fascinating subjects. Join us on a unique journey into the heart of our ancient past. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gardiner's World Subtitle: The TV Show, Series 1 Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Recorded exclusively in the UK for Edge Media TV (Sky) this selection includes five special interviews with top selling authors: Tim Wallace-Murphy, Crichton Miller, Robert Feather, Oddvar Olsen, and Steve Mitchell. You'll learn about newly discovered facts from the experts. In this special edition, you'll hear never before revealed information on the Knights Templar, newfound secrets of the ancients, secret societies, the Holy Grail, sacred treasure, and the Essenes at Qumran. You will also hear about an amazing demonstration of a "working" Celtic cross that will change your mind about its true purpose and meaning. World renowned author and filmmaker Philip Gardiner delves deep into these fascinating subjects. Join us on a unique journey into the heart of our ancient past. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Storm-Before-the-Storm-Audiobook/B0747WH1RK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storm Before the Storm Subtitle: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic Author: Mike Duncan Narrator: Mike Duncan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1134 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The creator of the massively popular, award-winning podcast series The History of Rome brings to life the story of the tumultuous years that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. The Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. After its founding in 509 BCE, the Romans refused to allow a single leader to seize control of the state and grab absolute power. The Roman commitment to cooperative government and peaceful transfers of power was unmatched in the history of the ancient world. But by the year 133 BCE, the republican system was unable to cope with the vast empire Rome now ruled. Almost as soon as they had conquered the Mediterranean, Rome became engulfed in violent political conflicts and civil wars that would destroy the Republic less than a century later. Chronicling the years 133-80 BCE, The Storm Before the Storm is a rollicking deep dive into the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that defined a dangerous new political environment - a stark warning for modern listeners about what happens to a civilization driven by increasing economic inequality, political polarization, and ruthless ambition. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Duncan) Tue, 24 Oct 2017 13:44:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Storm-Before-the-Storm-Audiobook/B0747WH1RK thebookvoice.com 10:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storm Before the Storm Subtitle: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic Author: Mike Duncan Narrator: Mike Duncan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1134 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The creator of the massively popular, award-winning podcast series The History of Rome brings to life the story of the tumultuous years that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. The Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. After its founding in 509 BCE, the Romans refused to allow a single leader to seize control of the state and grab absolute power. The Roman commitment to cooperative government and peaceful transfers of power was unmatched in the history of the ancient world. But by the year 133 BCE, the republican system was unable to cope with the vast empire Rome now ruled. Almost as soon as they had conquered the Mediterranean, Rome became engulfed in violent political conflicts and civil wars that would destroy the Republic less than a century later. Chronicling the years 133-80 BCE, The Storm Before the Storm is a rollicking deep dive into the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that defined a dangerous new political environment - a stark warning for modern listeners about what happens to a civilization driven by increasing economic inequality, political polarization, and ruthless ambition. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storm Before the Storm Subtitle: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic Author: Mike Duncan Narrator: Mike Duncan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1134 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The creator of the massively popular, award-winning podcast series The History of Rome brings to life the story of the tumultuous years that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. The Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. After its founding in 509 BCE, the Romans refused to allow a single leader to seize control of the state and grab absolute power. The Roman commitment to cooperative government and peaceful transfers of power was unmatched in the history of the ancient world. But by the year 133 BCE, the republican system was unable to cope with the vast empire Rome now ruled. Almost as soon as they had conquered the Mediterranean, Rome became engulfed in violent political conflicts and civil wars that would destroy the Republic less than a century later. Chronicling the years 133-80 BCE, The Storm Before the Storm is a rollicking deep dive into the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that defined a dangerous new political environment - a stark warning for modern listeners about what happens to a civilization driven by increasing economic inequality, political polarization, and ruthless ambition. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: A masterful and relevent book. I powered through this book in only a few days and sessions. I am already a big fan of Mike Duncan's previous work on History of Rome and Revolutions. This seems like a natural and logical extension of his work. As he points out this is an understudied period of Roman History often only mentioned as a prelude to the stories of Caesar, Pompey, and Crasus. As Mr. Duncan points out in the intro to his book many peoplr including himself (myself included) see comparisons and similarities between Rome and the contemperary US. This book covers the events of the era I find most similar to our current political situation. Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it, and it is clear the Mike Duncan takes this to heart and was cognisent of it while writing this book. Ever true to his witty and relatable style, his book is a must read for fans of Roman history and those concerned about current political and societal trajectoies. It gets an absolute reccomendation from me. Interesting, albeit a bit dry This is a very well-researched book, and if youre already interested in Roman history, and have an active imagination, youll really enjoy the read. Unfortunately, while the story is dramatic, the writing is a bit dry. This is like a fantastic lecture from a great professor, but its still a lecture. Overall, I learned a ton, and Id recommend this to any lover of history, but perhaps not someone new to nonfiction writing. Perfect Amazing performance and description by Mike. One of the best and most interesting history books there Wonderful If youre a fan on Roman history, or just a fan of Mike Duncan and his podcasts- you will not be disappointed. Well written and read, The Storm Before the Storm is a thought provoking look at a fascinating time in history (some might say made even more relevant by current events). Despite a thorough listening to The History of Rome podcast, I learned a lot and was thrilled to get new backstories and vantage points on some of Romes major (and minor) players. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Story-of-Human-Language-Audiobook/B00DGBECNG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Human Language Author: The Great Courses, John McWhorter Narrator: Professor John McWhorter Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2336 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Language defines us as a species, placing humans head and shoulders above even the most proficient animal communicators. But it also beguiles us with its endless mysteries, allowing us to ponder why different languages emerged, why there isn't simply a single language, how languages change over time and whether that's good or bad, and how languages die out and become extinct. Now you can explore all of these questions and more in an in-depth series of 36 lectures from one of America's leading linguists. You'll be witness to the development of human language, learning how a single tongue spoken 150,000 years ago evolved into the estimated 6,000 languages used around the world today and gaining an appreciation of the remarkable ways in which one language sheds light on another. The many fascinating topics you examine in these lectures include: the intriguing evidence that links a specific gene to the ability to use language; the specific mechanisms responsible for language change; language families and the heated debate over the first language; the phenomenon of language mixture; why some languages develop more grammatical machinery than they actually need; the famous hypothesis that says our grammars channel how we think; artificial languages, including Esperanto and sign languages for the deaf; and how word histories reflect the phenomena of language change and mixture worldwide. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 05:30:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Story-of-Human-Language-Audiobook/B00DGBECNG thebookvoice.com 18:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Human Language Author: The Great Courses, John McWhorter Narrator: Professor John McWhorter Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2336 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Language defines us as a species, placing humans head and shoulders above even the most proficient animal communicators. But it also beguiles us with its endless mysteries, allowing us to ponder why different languages emerged, why there isn't simply a single language, how languages change over time and whether that's good or bad, and how languages die out and become extinct. Now you can explore all of these questions and more in an in-depth series of 36 lectures from one of America's leading linguists. You'll be witness to the development of human language, learning how a single tongue spoken 150,000 years ago evolved into the estimated 6,000 languages used around the world today and gaining an appreciation of the remarkable ways in which one language sheds light on another. The many fascinating topics you examine in these lectures include: the intriguing evidence that links a specific gene to the ability to use language; the specific mechanisms responsible for language change; language families and the heated debate over the first language; the phenomenon of language mixture; why some languages develop more grammatical machinery than they actually need; the famous hypothesis that says our grammars channel how we think; artificial languages, including Esperanto and sign languages for the deaf; and how word histories reflect the phenomena of language change and mixture worldwide. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Human Language Author: The Great Courses, John McWhorter Narrator: Professor John McWhorter Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2336 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Language defines us as a species, placing humans head and shoulders above even the most proficient animal communicators. But it also beguiles us with its endless mysteries, allowing us to ponder why different languages emerged, why there isn't simply a single language, how languages change over time and whether that's good or bad, and how languages die out and become extinct. Now you can explore all of these questions and more in an in-depth series of 36 lectures from one of America's leading linguists. You'll be witness to the development of human language, learning how a single tongue spoken 150,000 years ago evolved into the estimated 6,000 languages used around the world today and gaining an appreciation of the remarkable ways in which one language sheds light on another. The many fascinating topics you examine in these lectures include: the intriguing evidence that links a specific gene to the ability to use language; the specific mechanisms responsible for language change; language families and the heated debate over the first language; the phenomenon of language mixture; why some languages develop more grammatical machinery than they actually need; the famous hypothesis that says our grammars channel how we think; artificial languages, including Esperanto and sign languages for the deaf; and how word histories reflect the phenomena of language change and mixture worldwide. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: You'll Never Look at Languages the Same Way Again This is a course that explained how languages are divided into multiple families, and how they evolve over time. It is as much a history course as it is a linguistics course. It looks at how languages are born, change, merge, and die away. It dedicates a large chunk of its time on dialects and explains their relation to the "proper" version of their language. It is a very rich course, possibly one of the best value courses I've come across. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Trial-of-Socrates-Audiobook/B01I4090WQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trial of Socrates Author: Rufus Fears Narrator: Rufus Fears Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-01 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In his funeral oration, Pericles celebrates the Athenian democracy for its tolerance. The Athenians treasure freedom of speech as essential to true democracy. Yet this same Athenian democracy puts to death its greatest thinker and teacher, Socrates. Why? ©2001 The Great Courses (P)2001 The Great Courses bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rufus Fears) Wed, 15 Aug 2001 01:10:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Trial-of-Socrates-Audiobook/B01I4090WQ thebookvoice.com 00:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trial of Socrates Author: Rufus Fears Narrator: Rufus Fears Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-01 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In his funeral oration, Pericles celebrates the Athenian democracy for its tolerance. The Athenians treasure freedom of speech as essential to true democracy. Yet this same Athenian democracy puts to death its greatest thinker and teacher, Socrates. Why? ©2001 The Great Courses (P)2001 The Great Courses Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trial of Socrates Author: Rufus Fears Narrator: Rufus Fears Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-01 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In his funeral oration, Pericles celebrates the Athenian democracy for its tolerance. The Athenians treasure freedom of speech as essential to true democracy. Yet this same Athenian democracy puts to death its greatest thinker and teacher, Socrates. Why? ©2001 The Great Courses (P)2001 The Great Courses https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Other-Side-of-History-Daily-Life-in-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B00DDVPXJG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World Author: The Great Courses, Robert Garland Narrator: Professor Robert Garland Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4069 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Look beyond the abstract dates and figures, kings and queens, and battles and wars that make up so many historical accounts. Over the course of 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Garland covers the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages. The past truly comes alive as you take a series of imaginative leaps into the world of history's anonymous citizens, people such as a Greek soldier marching into battle in the front row of a phalanx; an Egyptian woman putting on makeup before attending an evening party with her husband; a Greek citizen relaxing at a drinking party with the likes of Socrates; a Roman slave captured in war and sent to work in the mines; and a Celtic monk scurrying away with the Book of Kells during a Viking invasion. Put yourself in the sandals of ordinary people and discover what it was like to be among history's 99%. What did these everyday people do for a living? What was their home like? What did they eat? What did they wear? What did they do to relax? What were their beliefs about marriage? Religion? The afterlife? This extraordinary journey takes you across space and time in an effort to be another person - someone with whom you might not think you have anything at all in common - and come away with an incredible sense of interconnectedness. You'll see the range of possibilities of what it means to be human, making this a journey very much worth taking. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:22:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Other-Side-of-History-Daily-Life-in-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B00DDVPXJG thebookvoice.com 24:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World Author: The Great Courses, Robert Garland Narrator: Professor Robert Garland Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4069 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Look beyond the abstract dates and figures, kings and queens, and battles and wars that make up so many historical accounts. Over the course of 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Garland covers the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages. The past truly comes alive as you take a series of imaginative leaps into the world of history's anonymous citizens, people such as a Greek soldier marching into battle in the front row of a phalanx; an Egyptian woman putting on makeup before attending an evening party with her husband; a Greek citizen relaxing at a drinking party with the likes of Socrates; a Roman slave captured in war and sent to work in the mines; and a Celtic monk scurrying away with the Book of Kells during a Viking invasion. Put yourself in the sandals of ordinary people and discover what it was like to be among history's 99%. What did these everyday people do for a living? What was their home like? What did they eat? What did they wear? What did they do to relax? What were their beliefs about marriage? Religion? The afterlife? This extraordinary journey takes you across space and time in an effort to be another person - someone with whom you might not think you have anything at all in common - and come away with an incredible sense of interconnectedness. You'll see the range of possibilities of what it means to be human, making this a journey very much worth taking. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World Author: The Great Courses, Robert Garland Narrator: Professor Robert Garland Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4069 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Look beyond the abstract dates and figures, kings and queens, and battles and wars that make up so many historical accounts. Over the course of 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Garland covers the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages. The past truly comes alive as you take a series of imaginative leaps into the world of history's anonymous citizens, people such as a Greek soldier marching into battle in the front row of a phalanx; an Egyptian woman putting on makeup before attending an evening party with her husband; a Greek citizen relaxing at a drinking party with the likes of Socrates; a Roman slave captured in war and sent to work in the mines; and a Celtic monk scurrying away with the Book of Kells during a Viking invasion. Put yourself in the sandals of ordinary people and discover what it was like to be among history's 99%. What did these everyday people do for a living? What was their home like? What did they eat? What did they wear? What did they do to relax? What were their beliefs about marriage? Religion? The afterlife? This extraordinary journey takes you across space and time in an effort to be another person - someone with whom you might not think you have anything at all in common - and come away with an incredible sense of interconnectedness. You'll see the range of possibilities of what it means to be human, making this a journey very much worth taking. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Tantalizing time trip This lecture series spans 24 hours of listening time, covering thousands of years of human history and prehistory. Although it is a lecture series, it isnt at all stuffy or boring. In fact it is an enthralling, gripping and moving story of how our ancestors used to live their daily lives. The author focuses on what he calls the other side of history, looking at the way ordinary people, rather than the ruling classes, lived their lives. He paints vivid pictures of the daily challenges facing early humans, Neanderthals, hunter-gatherers, the first farmers, the first citizens of Mesopotamia, the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. He then moves to Britain to describe the Roman occupation, and the Anglo-Saxon period, finishing with the Norman invasion and the mediaeval era. Themes that arise and recur many times across this immense span of history and prehistory include: the prevalence of slavery; the low social status of women and the hazardous nature of childbirth; the ever-present threat of violent death and appalling injury; short life expectancy; the constant discomfort caused by lice, worms, tooth decay, arthritis and gastroenteritis, and the smell of bad breath, body odour and faeces which would have filled the air in most of these societies most of the time. The immense power of religion was another force controlling the lives our ancestors to a depressing extent. For each period of history the narrator focuses on a few different roles within the society in question. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Fingerprints-of-the-Gods-Audiobook/B01GQO53QE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fingerprints of the Gods Subtitle: The Quest Continues Author: Graham Hancock Narrator: Graham Hancock Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1166 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Fingerprints of the Gods is the revolutionary rewrite of history that has persuaded millions of listeners throughout the world to change their preconceptions about the history behind modern society. An intellectual detective story, this unique history audiobook directs probing questions at orthodox history, presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried - but failed - to explain. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Graham Hancock) Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:11:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Fingerprints-of-the-Gods-Audiobook/B01GQO53QE thebookvoice.com 18:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fingerprints of the Gods Subtitle: The Quest Continues Author: Graham Hancock Narrator: Graham Hancock Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1166 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Fingerprints of the Gods is the revolutionary rewrite of history that has persuaded millions of listeners throughout the world to change their preconceptions about the history behind modern society. An intellectual detective story, this unique history audiobook directs probing questions at orthodox history, presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried - but failed - to explain. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fingerprints of the Gods Subtitle: The Quest Continues Author: Graham Hancock Narrator: Graham Hancock Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1166 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Fingerprints of the Gods is the revolutionary rewrite of history that has persuaded millions of listeners throughout the world to change their preconceptions about the history behind modern society. An intellectual detective story, this unique history audiobook directs probing questions at orthodox history, presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried - but failed - to explain. Members Reviews: Very well presented Very interesting and makes a lot of sense. A lot of math presented;but,other than that it kept me engaged. Valuable coverage of ancient earth human history Graham Hancock did a wonderful job narrating his 1995 book Fingerprint of the Gods. I started this series with book 2, Magicians of the Gods, 2015, and it is interesting to see how much fine tuning Graham Hancock did in the 20 year span between the two related books. And, they are two entirely different books, with Magicians of the Gods focusing on a very significant geological event and its effect on humans and human's knowledge of their own history. Fingerprints of the Gods is an excellent introduction and foundation into the research going beyond the public narrative of mainstream academia and what is taught in public schools. Humanity's history, and earth's history is far more interesting than what is taught. This book was pretty serious in parts, and I had to divert to a couple of other books in the meantime before returning to complete it. I've mulled over what I have learned in this book, and see how it fit with the two David Wilcock books read in the meantime. There is so much connection between their work - both authors are "big picture" oriented. David Wilcock even refers to Graham Hancock's work within his books too. The third book of this trilogy will be coming later this year (2016) and I am looking forward to reading (listening) to that. Captivating and thought provoking to say the least Graham Hancock confronts us with a most utterly skilfull narration of the ancient history underlying the most enigmatic archaeological monuments known to mankind, such as the majestic pyramids and the leonine Sphinx that adorn the now barren desert landscape of the Giza plateau. His insightful and daring hypotheses are perversely bold. Is it a coincidence that this book is both perversely engaging whilst conveying, nonetheless, the grandeur of the ancients with the dual fascination of both scientific mathematical exactness and the magical mysticism of legend and myth? Alas, it is not. The calendric precision of a great vanished civilization is provocative beyond measure, to say the least. Graham Hancock comes across as a demigod, a direct heir of the wisdom cult of the Viracocha, who by means of sacred geometry and long-forgotten technological advancements, hidden beneath the imposing and impenetrable ice layers of the lost continent of Antarctica, transcended the challenges of global bituminous cataclysms through countless epochs. His account of the heroic feats by Thoth, Quetzalcoatl, and other bearers of great knowledge, are masterfully composed to evoke a grappling sense of urgency upon the world to initiate itself out from uniformitarian rigidities and into the new astrological calendric Era of Aquarius before catastrophe befalls our world engulfing it in the flames of the End Times. One word..... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/1177-BC-Audiobook/B00J3F55BM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1177 B.C. Subtitle: The Year Civilization Collapsed Author: Eric H. Cline Narrator: Andy Caploe Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1333 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaohs army and navy managed to defeat them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. After centuries of brilliance, the civilized world of the Bronze Age came to an abrupt and cataclysmic end. Kingdoms fell like dominoes over the course of just a few decades. No more Minoans or Mycenaeans. No more Trojans, Hittites, or Babylonians. The thriving economy and cultures of the late second millennium B.C., which had stretched from Greece to Egypt and Mesopotamia, suddenly ceased to exist, along with writing systems, technology, and monumental architecture. But the Sea Peoples alone could not have caused such widespread breakdown. How did it happen? In this major new account of the causes of this "First Dark Ages", Eric Cline tells the gripping story of how the end was brought about by multiple interconnected failures, ranging from invasion and revolt to earthquakes, drought, and the cutting of international trade routes. Bringing to life the vibrant multicultural world of these great civilizations, he draws a sweeping panorama of the empires and globalized peoples of the Late Bronze Age and shows that it was their very interdependence that hastened their dramatic collapse and ushered in a dark age that lasted centuries. A compelling combination of narrative and the latest scholarship, 1177 B.C. sheds new light on the complex ties that gave rise to, and ultimately destroyed, the flourishing civilizations of the Late Bronze Age - and that set the stage for the emergence of classical Greece. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric H. Cline) Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:36:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/1177-BC-Audiobook/B00J3F55BM thebookvoice.com 08:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1177 B.C. Subtitle: The Year Civilization Collapsed Author: Eric H. Cline Narrator: Andy Caploe Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1333 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaohs army and navy managed to defeat them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. After centuries of brilliance, the civilized world of the Bronze Age came to an abrupt and cataclysmic end. Kingdoms fell like dominoes over the course of just a few decades. No more Minoans or Mycenaeans. No more Trojans, Hittites, or Babylonians. The thriving economy and cultures of the late second millennium B.C., which had stretched from Greece to Egypt and Mesopotamia, suddenly ceased to exist, along with writing systems, technology, and monumental architecture. But the Sea Peoples alone could not have caused such widespread breakdown. How did it happen? In this major new account of the causes of this "First Dark Ages", Eric Cline tells the gripping story of how the end was brought about by multiple interconnected failures, ranging from invasion and revolt to earthquakes, drought, and the cutting of international trade routes. Bringing to life the vibrant multicultural world of these great civilizations, he draws a sweeping panorama of the empires and globalized peoples of the Late Bronze Age and shows that it was their very interdependence that hastened their dramatic collapse and ushered in a dark age that lasted centuries. A compelling combination of narrative and the latest scholarship, 1177 B.C. sheds new light on the complex ties that gave rise to, and ultimately destroyed, the flourishing civilizations of the Late Bronze Age - and that set the stage for the emergence of classical Greece. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1177 B.C. Subtitle: The Year Civilization Collapsed Author: Eric H. Cline Narrator: Andy Caploe Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1333 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaohs army and navy managed to defeat them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. After centuries of brilliance, the civilized world of the Bronze Age came to an abrupt and cataclysmic end. Kingdoms fell like dominoes over the course of just a few decades. No more Minoans or Mycenaeans. No more Trojans, Hittites, or Babylonians. The thriving economy and cultures of the late second millennium B.C., which had stretched from Greece to Egypt and Mesopotamia, suddenly ceased to exist, along with writing systems, technology, and monumental architecture. But the Sea Peoples alone could not have caused such widespread breakdown. How did it happen? In this major new account of the causes of this "First Dark Ages", Eric Cline tells the gripping story of how the end was brought about by multiple interconnected failures, ranging from invasion and revolt to earthquakes, drought, and the cutting of international trade routes. Bringing to life the vibrant multicultural world of these great civilizations, he draws a sweeping panorama of the empires and globalized peoples of the Late Bronze Age and shows that it was their very interdependence that hastened their dramatic collapse and ushered in a dark age that lasted centuries. A compelling combination of narrative and the latest scholarship, 1177 B.C. sheds new light on the complex ties that gave rise to, and ultimately destroyed, the flourishing civilizations of the Late Bronze Age - and that set the stage for the emergence of classical Greece. Members Reviews: Wanted to Like... And Did! Where does 1177 B.C. rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I would rank 1177 B.C. in the top ten of my audiobook experiences. My academic training is in Ancient and Medieval History and Political Science, and I've enjoyed it enough to listen to it twice. Many reviews criticize the prose or the narration, but I think those reviews miss the point. So, too, do the reviews that criticize the lack of scholarly notes/evidence in some areas. This is neither a novel nor a peer-reviewed, journal-level article. If you want the best dramatic readings, get Jim Dale. If you want to pore over notes and evidence, subscribe to the proper journals or get a membership to JSTOR. However, if you want a coherent and interesting overview of the current state of scholarship regarding the Bronze Age Collapse, if you want an informative primer on that transitional period, this is a great book. It kept me awake and alert across the most boring parts of Wyoming, and added to the formulation of my research questions. But it was all going so well..... What did you like best about this story? What caused the almost simultaneous falls of so many great Bronze Age civilizations? The Minoans, the Hittites, the Trojans, the Babylonians and the Mycenaean Greeks all disappear around 1200 BC. What caused the decline and 2-step-back struggle of surviving Bronze Age civilizations in the Levant and Egypt? Who were these Sea Peoples which the ancient worlds' chroniclers wrote about with such dread? What was going on? Why did the world go through an Ancient Dark Age in 1177 BC? Finally a comprehensive exploration of the current scholarship relating to what in the world was going on in the world around 1200 BC. Eric H. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Early-Years-of-Ramses-the-Great-Audiobook/B01DPQ3E58 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Early Years of Ramses the Great Author: Bob Brier Narrator: Bob Brier Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-99 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ramses the Great ruled for 67 years and was considered one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs. The pillars of his reputation were classic: warfare and building. ©1999 The Great Courses (P)1999 The Great Courses bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bob Brier) Mon, 20 Dec 1999 11:12:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Early-Years-of-Ramses-the-Great-Audiobook/B01DPQ3E58 thebookvoice.com 00:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Early Years of Ramses the Great Author: Bob Brier Narrator: Bob Brier Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-99 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ramses the Great ruled for 67 years and was considered one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs. The pillars of his reputation were classic: warfare and building. ©1999 The Great Courses (P)1999 The Great Courses Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Early Years of Ramses the Great Author: Bob Brier Narrator: Bob Brier Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-99 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ramses the Great ruled for 67 years and was considered one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs. The pillars of his reputation were classic: warfare and building. ©1999 The Great Courses (P)1999 The Great Courses https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Decline-and-Fall-of-the-Roman-Empire-Audiobook/B00VXXUFYO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 126 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-15 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 253 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Here in a single volume is the entire, unabridged recording of Gibbon's masterpiece. Beginning in the second century at the apex of the Pax Romana, Gibbon traces the arc of decline and complete destruction through the centuries across Europe and the Mediterranean. It is a thrilling and cautionary tale of splendor and ruin, of faith and hubris, and of civilization and barbarism. Follow along as Christianity overcomes paganism... before itself coming under intense pressure from Islam. It is a story that begins in Rome and ends in the capture of Constantinople by the Turks almost 1,500 years later. To aid in navigating this massive work, please refer to the accompanying PDF, which contains a table of contents and starting times for each chapter. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edward Gibbon) Tue, 21 Apr 2015 02:40:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Decline-and-Fall-of-the-Roman-Empire-Audiobook/B00VXXUFYO thebookvoice.com 126:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 126 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-15 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 253 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Here in a single volume is the entire, unabridged recording of Gibbon's masterpiece. Beginning in the second century at the apex of the Pax Romana, Gibbon traces the arc of decline and complete destruction through the centuries across Europe and the Mediterranean. It is a thrilling and cautionary tale of splendor and ruin, of faith and hubris, and of civilization and barbarism. Follow along as Christianity overcomes paganism... before itself coming under intense pressure from Islam. It is a story that begins in Rome and ends in the capture of Constantinople by the Turks almost 1,500 years later. To aid in navigating this massive work, please refer to the accompanying PDF, which contains a table of contents and starting times for each chapter. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 126 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-15 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 253 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Here in a single volume is the entire, unabridged recording of Gibbon's masterpiece. Beginning in the second century at the apex of the Pax Romana, Gibbon traces the arc of decline and complete destruction through the centuries across Europe and the Mediterranean. It is a thrilling and cautionary tale of splendor and ruin, of faith and hubris, and of civilization and barbarism. Follow along as Christianity overcomes paganism... before itself coming under intense pressure from Islam. It is a story that begins in Rome and ends in the capture of Constantinople by the Turks almost 1,500 years later. To aid in navigating this massive work, please refer to the accompanying PDF, which contains a table of contents and starting times for each chapter. Members Reviews: The European Civilization Examining a period of world (european) history (late antiquity throughout the middle ages) crucial to the understanding of western civilization, this book is a treasure. Edward Gibbon, drawing from various sources, most of them contemporary of the facts it exposes, traces the history of the Roman Empire in the west and in the east. Along the way, he discuss christianity, the Roman Catholic Church, the crusades, the beginning of the Muslim faith and the advent of the Ottoman Empire. The successive battles between the romans and the barbarian are explained in a way that one understands the facts that underline the formation of modern european states. The author is not shy in declining his views about the events, with renders the book even more fascinating. An enlightening reading! Sometimes a slog, but what a journey Some chapters were dryer than others, but overall an incredible listen, especially when you consider that it was written over 200 years ago! After an overview of the time it begins in depth with Emperor Commodus and goes through the fall of the Eastern Empire to the Turks. That's over 1200 years! Of course it doesn't just look at the Roman Empire, but Gibbon also explains the sparks of areas around the empire that lead to flames within. If you don't mind listening for a long time (it took me about 4 months), this is definitely worth it. My only gripe is that I didn't have any maps to help me visualize some more obscure areas being talked about (of course there's nothing to be done about that since it's an audiobook). The issue is easily remedied with a pause and Google search. Not for the faint of heart But if you're crazy about history, or want to know more about the origins of modern Europe, the Middle East, and the entire Mediterranean region, this book is an extremely good read. It's monumentally boring at times, and of course mired in the past as any 18th century work must be, and enormously prejudiced at times, but for all those faults it is well written and well researched. Perfect! Not just a history of Rome but a beautiful piece of art and literature. Perfection! Fantastic Gibbon's entire masterpiece in the absolutely perfect voice for the work. Truly quite the deal. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Rise-of-Rome-Audiobook/B078HDSHQJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise of Rome Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Gregory S. Aldrete PhD Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-18 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Roman Republic is one of the most breathtaking civilizations in world history. Between roughly 500 BCE to the turn of the millennium, a modest city-state developed an innovative system of government and expanded into far-flung territories across Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. This powerful civilization inspired America's founding fathers, gifted us a blueprint for amazing engineering innovations, left a vital trove of myths, and has inspired the human imagination for 2,000 years. How did Rome become so powerful? This mystery has vexed historians from the ancient Greek writer Polybius to 21st century scholars. Today, removed as we are from the Roman Republic, historians also wonder what it was like to be a Roman citizen in that amazing era. Beyond the familiar names of Romulus, Caesar, Octavian, Brutus, and Mark Antony, what was life like for the ordinary people? And what did the conquered peoples think of this world power? PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Fri, 05 Jan 2018 18:13:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Rise-of-Rome-Audiobook/B078HDSHQJ thebookvoice.com 12:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise of Rome Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Gregory S. Aldrete PhD Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-18 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Roman Republic is one of the most breathtaking civilizations in world history. Between roughly 500 BCE to the turn of the millennium, a modest city-state developed an innovative system of government and expanded into far-flung territories across Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. This powerful civilization inspired America's founding fathers, gifted us a blueprint for amazing engineering innovations, left a vital trove of myths, and has inspired the human imagination for 2,000 years. How did Rome become so powerful? This mystery has vexed historians from the ancient Greek writer Polybius to 21st century scholars. Today, removed as we are from the Roman Republic, historians also wonder what it was like to be a Roman citizen in that amazing era. Beyond the familiar names of Romulus, Caesar, Octavian, Brutus, and Mark Antony, what was life like for the ordinary people? And what did the conquered peoples think of this world power? PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise of Rome Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Gregory S. Aldrete PhD Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-18 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Roman Republic is one of the most breathtaking civilizations in world history. Between roughly 500 BCE to the turn of the millennium, a modest city-state developed an innovative system of government and expanded into far-flung territories across Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. This powerful civilization inspired America's founding fathers, gifted us a blueprint for amazing engineering innovations, left a vital trove of myths, and has inspired the human imagination for 2,000 years. How did Rome become so powerful? This mystery has vexed historians from the ancient Greek writer Polybius to 21st century scholars. Today, removed as we are from the Roman Republic, historians also wonder what it was like to be a Roman citizen in that amazing era. Beyond the familiar names of Romulus, Caesar, Octavian, Brutus, and Mark Antony, what was life like for the ordinary people? And what did the conquered peoples think of this world power? PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Excellent An excellent lecture series. I wished it did not have to end. I hope there is a continuation of the series by the same lecturer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Roman-Emperors-Good-Bad-and-Crazy-Audiobook/B01B8IREGU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Emperors - Good, Bad, and Crazy Author: Gregory S. Aldrete Narrator: Gregory S. Aldrete Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Follow the fortunes of the empire during the two centuries following Augustus and Tiberius, which included not only some of Rome's wisest and most conscientious emperors, like Trajan and Marcus Aurelius, but also some of its most notorious and deranged tyrants, like Caligula and Nero. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gregory S. Aldrete) Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:01:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Roman-Emperors-Good-Bad-and-Crazy-Audiobook/B01B8IREGU thebookvoice.com 00:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Emperors - Good, Bad, and Crazy Author: Gregory S. Aldrete Narrator: Gregory S. Aldrete Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Follow the fortunes of the empire during the two centuries following Augustus and Tiberius, which included not only some of Rome's wisest and most conscientious emperors, like Trajan and Marcus Aurelius, but also some of its most notorious and deranged tyrants, like Caligula and Nero. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Emperors - Good, Bad, and Crazy Author: Gregory S. Aldrete Narrator: Gregory S. Aldrete Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Follow the fortunes of the empire during the two centuries following Augustus and Tiberius, which included not only some of Rome's wisest and most conscientious emperors, like Trajan and Marcus Aurelius, but also some of its most notorious and deranged tyrants, like Caligula and Nero. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B00CYNMAIG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Ancient World Subtitle: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome Author: Susan Wise Bauer Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2327 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own. This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history. This narrative history employs the methods of "history from beneath" - literature, epic traditions, private letters, and accounts - to connect kings and leaders with the lives of those they ruled. The result is an engrossing tapestry of human behavior from which we may draw conclusions about the direction of world events and the causes behind them. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Wise Bauer) Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:15:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-the-Ancient-World-Audiobook/B00CYNMAIG thebookvoice.com 26:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Ancient World Subtitle: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome Author: Susan Wise Bauer Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2327 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own. This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history. This narrative history employs the methods of "history from beneath" - literature, epic traditions, private letters, and accounts - to connect kings and leaders with the lives of those they ruled. The result is an engrossing tapestry of human behavior from which we may draw conclusions about the direction of world events and the causes behind them. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Ancient World Subtitle: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome Author: Susan Wise Bauer Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2327 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own. This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history. This narrative history employs the methods of "history from beneath" - literature, epic traditions, private letters, and accounts - to connect kings and leaders with the lives of those they ruled. The result is an engrossing tapestry of human behavior from which we may draw conclusions about the direction of world events and the causes behind them. Members Reviews: A Fantastic Overview! I find that in my studies of history, comprehensive and sweeping overviews are invaluable, both to help keep people and events in perspective, and to give me an idea of where I might want to dig deeper later on. I've gone through a number of such overviews over the years, though not one as ambitious as this one. From the mists of legend through to the fall of Rome as the title suggests, Bauer weaves together all of the broad strokes of human history in this time period. For the earlier accounts, history is extrapolated from mythology and archaeology, translating symbolism into human events. Another high point of praise is that most overviews like this will pick a single nation or perhaps a hemisphere. This covers East and West, putting the rise and fall of various dynasties on a timeline that allows the reader to compare and contrast in an way that I've not seen with such effectiveness. Bauer has similar titles for Medieval and Renaissance history, and I'm looking forward to connecting those stories as one larger tapestry. Great review of Ancient World History needs maps An Excellent Ancient History Review but would be better with Outline. maps and illustrations in PDF to accompany the great lecture and make it easier to follow and understand. An Historic Achievement If you could sum up The History of the Ancient World in three words, what would they be? Colourful, In-Depth, Informative Who was your favorite character and why? Considering this book covers a vast portion of early human history it is impossible to assign particular value to a single character. Which scene was your favorite? Picking just one episode is difficult, but the most memorable to me was the exchange between King Croesus of Lydia and King Cyrus of Persia on the night the Persians looted the fabled wealth of the Lydians. Noting that the defeated monarch was quiet as his city burned, Cyrus asked how he felt about losing his wealth in this manner. "It is not my wealth they are stealing," Croesus replied. "It is yours." Valuable insight into the nature of conquest even today. Any additional comments? Although my field is 19th century Victoriana, I have an interest in many periods of history, in particular the Aegean Bronze Age and the early Celts in Europe. This book blends ancient historical accounts, myths, legends, religious texts to weave a tapestry of early human history, including civilizations as diverse as Mesopotamia, India, China and Europe. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sneferu-The-Pyramid-Builder-Audiobook/B01DPQ4D8U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sneferu, The Pyramid Builder Author: Bob Brier Narrator: Bob Brier Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-99 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This lecture will present a portrait of the founder of the "Fabulous Fourth" Dynasty, Sneferu. Using trial and error, he figured out how to build a true pyramid. His reign also saw Egypt's blossoming as an international power and the setting of artistic standards that would last for thousands of years. ©1999 The Great Courses (P)1999 The Great Courses bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bob Brier) Mon, 20 Dec 1999 02:34:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sneferu-The-Pyramid-Builder-Audiobook/B01DPQ4D8U thebookvoice.com 00:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sneferu, The Pyramid Builder Author: Bob Brier Narrator: Bob Brier Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-99 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This lecture will present a portrait of the founder of the "Fabulous Fourth" Dynasty, Sneferu. Using trial and error, he figured out how to build a true pyramid. His reign also saw Egypt's blossoming as an international power and the setting of artistic standards that would last for thousands of years. ©1999 The Great Courses (P)1999 The Great Courses Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sneferu, The Pyramid Builder Author: Bob Brier Narrator: Bob Brier Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-99 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This lecture will present a portrait of the founder of the "Fabulous Fourth" Dynasty, Sneferu. Using trial and error, he figured out how to build a true pyramid. His reign also saw Egypt's blossoming as an international power and the setting of artistic standards that would last for thousands of years. ©1999 The Great Courses (P)1999 The Great Courses https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B00DICD9BE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Ancient Egypt Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Bob Brier Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1911 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ancient Egyptian civilization is so grand our minds sometimes have difficulty adjusting to it. It lasted 3,000 years, longer than any other on the planet. Its Great Pyramid of Cheops was the tallest building in the world until well into the 19th century and remains the only Ancient Wonder still standing. And it was the most technologically advanced of the ancient civilizations, with the medical knowledge that made Egyptian physicians the most famous in the world. Yet even after deciphering its hieroglyphs, and marveling at its scarabs, mummies, obelisks, and sphinxes, Egyptian civilization remains one of history's most mysterious, as "other" as it is extraordinary. This chronological survey presents the complete history of ancient Egypt's three great Kingdoms: the Old Kingdom, when the pyramids were built and Egypt became a nation under the supreme rule of the pharaoh and the rules of Egyptian art were established; the Middle Kingdom, when Egypt was a nation fighting to restore its greatness; and the New Kingdom, when all the names we know today-Hatshepsut, Tutankhamen, Ramses the Great, Cleopatra, and others-first appeared. Professor Brier's 48 lectures glisten with the kind of vivid anecdotes and human glimpses that make this ancient world breathe again. "The fun of history is in the details," he notes. "Knowing that Ramses the Great was crippled by arthritis for the last decade of his long life makes us more sympathetic to the boastful monarch who fathered more than 100 children. If we understand what it was like to be a miner sent to the turquoise mines in the Sinai mountains in the summer, we will feel a kinship with our long-dead counterparts." PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:08:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B00DICD9BE thebookvoice.com 24:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Ancient Egypt Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Bob Brier Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1911 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ancient Egyptian civilization is so grand our minds sometimes have difficulty adjusting to it. It lasted 3,000 years, longer than any other on the planet. Its Great Pyramid of Cheops was the tallest building in the world until well into the 19th century and remains the only Ancient Wonder still standing. And it was the most technologically advanced of the ancient civilizations, with the medical knowledge that made Egyptian physicians the most famous in the world. Yet even after deciphering its hieroglyphs, and marveling at its scarabs, mummies, obelisks, and sphinxes, Egyptian civilization remains one of history's most mysterious, as "other" as it is extraordinary. This chronological survey presents the complete history of ancient Egypt's three great Kingdoms: the Old Kingdom, when the pyramids were built and Egypt became a nation under the supreme rule of the pharaoh and the rules of Egyptian art were established; the Middle Kingdom, when Egypt was a nation fighting to restore its greatness; and the New Kingdom, when all the names we know today-Hatshepsut, Tutankhamen, Ramses the Great, Cleopatra, and others-first appeared. Professor Brier's 48 lectures glisten with the kind of vivid anecdotes and human glimpses that make this ancient world breathe again. "The fun of history is in the details," he notes. "Knowing that Ramses the Great was crippled by arthritis for the last decade of his long life makes us more sympathetic to the boastful monarch who fathered more than 100 children. If we understand what it was like to be a miner sent to the turquoise mines in the Sinai mountains in the summer, we will feel a kinship with our long-dead counterparts." PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Ancient Egypt Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Bob Brier Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1911 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Ancient Egyptian civilization is so grand our minds sometimes have difficulty adjusting to it. It lasted 3,000 years, longer than any other on the planet. Its Great Pyramid of Cheops was the tallest building in the world until well into the 19th century and remains the only Ancient Wonder still standing. And it was the most technologically advanced of the ancient civilizations, with the medical knowledge that made Egyptian physicians the most famous in the world. Yet even after deciphering its hieroglyphs, and marveling at its scarabs, mummies, obelisks, and sphinxes, Egyptian civilization remains one of history's most mysterious, as "other" as it is extraordinary. This chronological survey presents the complete history of ancient Egypt's three great Kingdoms: the Old Kingdom, when the pyramids were built and Egypt became a nation under the supreme rule of the pharaoh and the rules of Egyptian art were established; the Middle Kingdom, when Egypt was a nation fighting to restore its greatness; and the New Kingdom, when all the names we know today-Hatshepsut, Tutankhamen, Ramses the Great, Cleopatra, and others-first appeared. Professor Brier's 48 lectures glisten with the kind of vivid anecdotes and human glimpses that make this ancient world breathe again. "The fun of history is in the details," he notes. "Knowing that Ramses the Great was crippled by arthritis for the last decade of his long life makes us more sympathetic to the boastful monarch who fathered more than 100 children. If we understand what it was like to be a miner sent to the turquoise mines in the Sinai mountains in the summer, we will feel a kinship with our long-dead counterparts." PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Incomprehensibly complete I once had the opportunity to listen to this series, and I did so twice. Now the opportunity to own it on Audible has put tears in my eyes, literally tears in my eyes. This series won't make you an Egyptologist, but you will know so much by the end of it that the uninitiated might mistake you for one. I once visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a friend and when we hit the Egypt section I turned into a tour guide. After explaining how the Temple of Dendur ended up in New York, I turned and drew her attention to the interesting art style of the Amarna panels, and at this point she stopped me and asked, "How do you know all this?" This is how I know all this. I once held a group of people around a campfire in Eastern Washington spellbound for an hour as spoke on what we owed to the Egyptians, the basic ways of thinking and acting that we owe to them. I'm serious... spellbound (it helped that everyone was a bit intoxicated.) This series will make you interesting. They might as well stick a guarantee on it. Just to give you an idea... there's a half hour on mummified animals. Mummified ANIMALS. There's already about two solid hours on human mummies, but Brier feels that to be complete you need to know about the animals as well. If you are thinking, "How am I going to get through thirty minutes on dried up animals, let alone 24 solid hours on Egypt?" let me assure you, it will be over before you know it and before you want it to be. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Surprises-in-the-Ancestry-of-Old-English-Audiobook/B01KBAJYYQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Surprises in the Ancestry of Old English Author: John McWhorter Narrator: John McWhorter Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-12 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Trace the evidence that English derives from a language that was incompletely learned by invaders of northern Europe more than 2,000 years ago. Where were these people from? An analysis of sound changes in their language, Proto-Germanic, leads to an intriguing hypothesis. ©2012 The Great Courses (P)2012 The Great Courses bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John McWhorter) Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:41:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Surprises-in-the-Ancestry-of-Old-English-Audiobook/B01KBAJYYQ thebookvoice.com 00:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Surprises in the Ancestry of Old English Author: John McWhorter Narrator: John McWhorter Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-12 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Trace the evidence that English derives from a language that was incompletely learned by invaders of northern Europe more than 2,000 years ago. Where were these people from? An analysis of sound changes in their language, Proto-Germanic, leads to an intriguing hypothesis. ©2012 The Great Courses (P)2012 The Great Courses Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Surprises in the Ancestry of Old English Author: John McWhorter Narrator: John McWhorter Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-12 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Trace the evidence that English derives from a language that was incompletely learned by invaders of northern Europe more than 2,000 years ago. Where were these people from? An analysis of sound changes in their language, Proto-Germanic, leads to an intriguing hypothesis. ©2012 The Great Courses (P)2012 The Great Courses https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Emerald-Tablets-of-Thoth-the-Atlantean-Audiobook/B077J38BQX Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean Author: M. Doreal Narrator: John Marino Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-17 Publisher: Majestic Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The history of the tablets translated in the following book is strange and beyond the belief of modern scientists. Their antiquity is stupendous, dating back some 36,000 years. The writer is Thoth, an Atlantean Priest-King, who founded a colony in ancient Egypt after the sinking of the mother country. He was the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, erroneously attributed to Cheops. In it he incorporated his knowledge of the ancient wisdom and also securely secreted records and instruments of ancient Atlantis. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. Doreal) Fri, 17 Nov 2017 01:00:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Emerald-Tablets-of-Thoth-the-Atlantean-Audiobook/B077J38BQX thebookvoice.com 02:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean Author: M. Doreal Narrator: John Marino Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-17 Publisher: Majestic Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The history of the tablets translated in the following book is strange and beyond the belief of modern scientists. Their antiquity is stupendous, dating back some 36,000 years. The writer is Thoth, an Atlantean Priest-King, who founded a colony in ancient Egypt after the sinking of the mother country. He was the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, erroneously attributed to Cheops. In it he incorporated his knowledge of the ancient wisdom and also securely secreted records and instruments of ancient Atlantis. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean Author: M. Doreal Narrator: John Marino Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-17 Publisher: Majestic Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The history of the tablets translated in the following book is strange and beyond the belief of modern scientists. Their antiquity is stupendous, dating back some 36,000 years. The writer is Thoth, an Atlantean Priest-King, who founded a colony in ancient Egypt after the sinking of the mother country. He was the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, erroneously attributed to Cheops. In it he incorporated his knowledge of the ancient wisdom and also securely secreted records and instruments of ancient Atlantis. Members Reviews: Great read and mind opener I love to read, so when I got the chance to read The Emerald Tablets of Thoth-The-Atlantean, I dove in. I like to keep an open mind and this book is one that keeps you thinking. The Emerald Tablets were said to be written by Thoth around 36,000 B.C. This book is an amazing reading and really gets your mind to thinking about all the possibilities that lie within our universe. Five Stars Amazing that the emerald tablets were hidden so long and now available to the public. We are all evolving. Timely For those who have gotten this far in their quest for knowledge of origin and purpose, this book is a definite read! It must be read with an open mind and without fear of renouncement. Hopefully, the words and thoughts resonate within you. "Read, believe or not, but read, and the vibration found therein will awaken a response in your soul." We must all work together to manifest harmony and Light in our world. Best wishes. If you have never heard of this you should I have not finished the book yet but the very idea of this fascinates me beyond belief and anyone that wants to understand the beginning of time past the bible and all the religious beliefs in the world made by man and not the Gods of today should read this book and many others about it. I have little time for my own personal readings because I am in school but when I pick up this book it is magical. The infomation within these tablets seems to constantly evolve with ... The infomation within these tablets seems to constantly evolve with the reader or listener as one continues to seek their path of personal growth. Very interesting stuff. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Spartan-Warfare-Audiobook/B01B8IROXI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spartan Warfare Author: Gregory S. Aldrete Narrator: Gregory S. Aldrete Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Experience what it was like to be raised a Spartan man or woman, the changes in military tactics and equipment that made their armies so feared, and the tragic flaw that guaranteed that this Greek city-state's power, no matter how widespread or intimidating, could not endure. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gregory S. Aldrete) Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:59:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Spartan-Warfare-Audiobook/B01B8IROXI thebookvoice.com 00:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spartan Warfare Author: Gregory S. Aldrete Narrator: Gregory S. Aldrete Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Experience what it was like to be raised a Spartan man or woman, the changes in military tactics and equipment that made their armies so feared, and the tragic flaw that guaranteed that this Greek city-state's power, no matter how widespread or intimidating, could not endure. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spartan Warfare Author: Gregory S. Aldrete Narrator: Gregory S. Aldrete Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Experience what it was like to be raised a Spartan man or woman, the changes in military tactics and equipment that made their armies so feared, and the tragic flaw that guaranteed that this Greek city-state's power, no matter how widespread or intimidating, could not endure. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Vikings-Audiobook/B00DJ6K6KG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vikings Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth W. Harl Format: Original Recording Length: 17 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2095 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: As raiders and explorers, the Vikings played a decisive role in the formation of Latin Christendom, and particularly of western Europe. Now, in a series of 36 vivid lectures by an honored teacher and classical scholar, you have the opportunity to understand this remarkable race as never before, studying the Vikings not only as warriors, but in all of the other roles in which they were equally extraordinary - merchants, artists, kings, raiders, seafarers, shipbuilders, and creators of a remarkable literature of myths and sagas. Professor Harl draws insights from an astonishing array of sources: The Russian Primary Chronicle (a Slavic text from medieval Kiev), 13th-century Icelandic poems and sagas, Byzantine accounts, Arab geographies, annals of Irish monks who faced Viking raids, Roman reports, and scores of other firsthand contemporary documents. Among the topics you'll explore are the profound influence of the Norse gods and heroes on Viking culture and the Vikings' extraordinary accomplishments as explorers and settlers in Iceland, Greenland, and Vinland. And with the help of archaeological findings, you'll learn to analyze Viking ship burials, rune stones and runic inscriptions, Viking wood carving, jewelry, sculpture, and metalwork. By the end of the series, you'll have a new understanding of what it meant to be a Viking and a richer appreciation of this remarkable race - a people who truly defined the history of Europe, and whose brave, adventurous, and creative spirit still survives today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:39:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Vikings-Audiobook/B00DJ6K6KG thebookvoice.com 17:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vikings Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth W. Harl Format: Original Recording Length: 17 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2095 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: As raiders and explorers, the Vikings played a decisive role in the formation of Latin Christendom, and particularly of western Europe. Now, in a series of 36 vivid lectures by an honored teacher and classical scholar, you have the opportunity to understand this remarkable race as never before, studying the Vikings not only as warriors, but in all of the other roles in which they were equally extraordinary - merchants, artists, kings, raiders, seafarers, shipbuilders, and creators of a remarkable literature of myths and sagas. Professor Harl draws insights from an astonishing array of sources: The Russian Primary Chronicle (a Slavic text from medieval Kiev), 13th-century Icelandic poems and sagas, Byzantine accounts, Arab geographies, annals of Irish monks who faced Viking raids, Roman reports, and scores of other firsthand contemporary documents. Among the topics you'll explore are the profound influence of the Norse gods and heroes on Viking culture and the Vikings' extraordinary accomplishments as explorers and settlers in Iceland, Greenland, and Vinland. And with the help of archaeological findings, you'll learn to analyze Viking ship burials, rune stones and runic inscriptions, Viking wood carving, jewelry, sculpture, and metalwork. By the end of the series, you'll have a new understanding of what it meant to be a Viking and a richer appreciation of this remarkable race - a people who truly defined the history of Europe, and whose brave, adventurous, and creative spirit still survives today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vikings Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth W. Harl Format: Original Recording Length: 17 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2095 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: As raiders and explorers, the Vikings played a decisive role in the formation of Latin Christendom, and particularly of western Europe. Now, in a series of 36 vivid lectures by an honored teacher and classical scholar, you have the opportunity to understand this remarkable race as never before, studying the Vikings not only as warriors, but in all of the other roles in which they were equally extraordinary - merchants, artists, kings, raiders, seafarers, shipbuilders, and creators of a remarkable literature of myths and sagas. Professor Harl draws insights from an astonishing array of sources: The Russian Primary Chronicle (a Slavic text from medieval Kiev), 13th-century Icelandic poems and sagas, Byzantine accounts, Arab geographies, annals of Irish monks who faced Viking raids, Roman reports, and scores of other firsthand contemporary documents. Among the topics you'll explore are the profound influence of the Norse gods and heroes on Viking culture and the Vikings' extraordinary accomplishments as explorers and settlers in Iceland, Greenland, and Vinland. And with the help of archaeological findings, you'll learn to analyze Viking ship burials, rune stones and runic inscriptions, Viking wood carving, jewelry, sculpture, and metalwork. By the end of the series, you'll have a new understanding of what it meant to be a Viking and a richer appreciation of this remarkable race - a people who truly defined the history of Europe, and whose brave, adventurous, and creative spirit still survives today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Enthralling Presentation of a Fascinating Subject Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I highly recommend this lecture series. Professor Harl is a fantastic presenter thus making an interesting subject even more so given his depth of knowledgeable and dynamic coverage of Viking History. I took a risk in choosing a lecture series for the first time on a subject I was only mildly interested in. The risk paid in spades. I honestly expected an arduous churn up a deep information stream and yet found I was shooting the rapids with a fascinating guy: great voice, dynamic spirit, excellent depth, intriguing side bars. I found myself consumed by the lectures and now seeking out more about the lore and history of Vikings. Have you listened to any of Professor Kenneth W. Harls other performances before? How does this one compare? This the first time I've listened to the work of Professor Kenneth W. Harl and he presents the subject in such a fantastic way, I'm already trying to pick the next lecture from this man. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? 18 hours worth of material is too much for one sitting (IMO) but I'll be damned if I didn't churn through it within just a few days once I cracked it open. So well presented and logically divided by topic that I found myself absorbed by the work, focused on the subject and listening pretty much non-stop. Raiders on the Forefront of History I absolutely love medieval history, but until now my knowledge of the Vikings was perhaps underserviced. The fault is mine alone, based on a misperception that the Norse raiders of old were essentially "ye olde biker gang" writ large. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mythology-Audiobook/B00B9F9O1G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mythology Author: Edith Hamilton Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 426 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Since its original publication by Little, Brown and Company, in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial best-seller in its various available formats. Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends that are the keystone of Western culture - the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. 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 (Edith Hamilton) Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:08:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mythology-Audiobook/B00B9F9O1G thebookvoice.com 14:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mythology Author: Edith Hamilton Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 426 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Since its original publication by Little, Brown and Company, in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial best-seller in its various available formats. Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends that are the keystone of Western culture - the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. 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/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mythology Author: Edith Hamilton Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 426 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Since its original publication by Little, Brown and Company, in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial best-seller in its various available formats. Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends that are the keystone of Western culture - the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. 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: Good reading of classical myths Edith Hamilton, who was a classicist, studied and wrote mainly about the way the Greek culture influenced the rest of the development of western thought and the arts. This book, written in 1942, is now a classic itself in a sense, as her views have had influence in this field since her lifetime of study of western thought. This book is her choice of myths that she believed exemplified her views. The first chapter is interesting, as she outlines her way of thinking about the place of the myths to the Greeks at the time, and explains how she has chosen various versions from particular poets and what she believes the stories meant to each of them when they were first recorded. The book begins with the creation myths, then goes on through the better known (or more influential ones) and concludes with some lesser known ones that have had an influence on western culture. While Hamilton's viewpoints are not the only ones about the place of myths in our culture, they nevertheless have had a great impact on how students of western civilization have thought about them since her work came out. The narrator has a good quality of tone and pacing for the reading, but they are just matter-of-factly read, without too much emotional tone (which is right for these myths, in this context). Readers should consider being very familiar with all the world's great myths and stories, because they form a framework for much of the thought and literature we have created since. This book can be picked up and read anywhere, but if you desire the logical way she lays them out, suggest reading from beginning. Trivia night... If you want to win at your local trivia night, this is a book you should listen to. I've read it multiple times and never tire of hearing about all the great mythologies. Overall really good book Had to read it for school and didn't want to but was good especially the end, Norse mythology Great book for starters in Greek Mythology Mythology by Edith Hamilton is a great book Greek Mythology novices (like me). It requires a certain amount of patience to stay with this book as it refers to a multitude of difficult to pronounce and even more difficult to remember names of characters from the Greek Mythology and of course there is the issue of remembering names of the same characters in Latin and in Greek. Having said that, this book does a very good job of introducing the different characters and their contexts to the reader. It also cross references characters playing small roles in a story to when to when their own stories are being told. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Temples-Tombs-and-Hieroglyphs-Audiobook/B002V5J41I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs Subtitle: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt Author: Barbara Mertz Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this updated version of the classic of popular Egyptology, Barbara Mertz combines her doctorate in Egyptology at the famed Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago with a life-long enthusiasm for ancient Egypt. Her love of the subject is contagious and makes her the perfect guide to ancient Egypt for the student, the layman, and those who plan to visit or have visited the Nile Valley. ©2007 MPM Manor, Inc.; (P)2007 Tantor bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Mertz) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:32:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Temples-Tombs-and-Hieroglyphs-Audiobook/B002V5J41I thebookvoice.com 12:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs Subtitle: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt Author: Barbara Mertz Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this updated version of the classic of popular Egyptology, Barbara Mertz combines her doctorate in Egyptology at the famed Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago with a life-long enthusiasm for ancient Egypt. Her love of the subject is contagious and makes her the perfect guide to ancient Egypt for the student, the layman, and those who plan to visit or have visited the Nile Valley. ©2007 MPM Manor, Inc.; (P)2007 Tantor Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs Subtitle: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt Author: Barbara Mertz Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: In this updated version of the classic of popular Egyptology, Barbara Mertz combines her doctorate in Egyptology at the famed Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago with a life-long enthusiasm for ancient Egypt. Her love of the subject is contagious and makes her the perfect guide to ancient Egypt for the student, the layman, and those who plan to visit or have visited the Nile Valley. ©2007 MPM Manor, Inc.; (P)2007 Tantor Members Reviews: One of the best history books on Audible This book is brilliantly written, wonderfully read, and is sprinkled with lots of wry humor -- all of which is especially impressive as it is a rather fact-filled history of Ancient Egypt. The overall effect is something like a Bill Bryson book (say, A Short History of Nearly Everything), only more thorough and academic, and with a much lighter authorial touch. Everything is here: the details of archaeological dating, the characters behind the archaeology, and the progression of the long history of Pharonic Egypt. I am not quite done with the book yet, but already am sad that it will be ending. Dr. Barbara Mertz, who wrote the book, received her PhD in Egyptology at the University of Chicago in the 1950s. She wrote this book in the mid-1960s, though it has been updated, apparently, for this audiobook (though I cannot confirm this is the case). From other reviews of the book, I gather that the material in it still reflects current thinking in the field, though some details may have changed. Interestingly, Dr. Mertz is better known for her fiction, she also writes under the names Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels, and she has written many suspense novels as well as the Amelia Peabody, Vicky Bliss, and Jacqueline Kirby series of archeology novels. Her deft touch with words shows in this book, which I highly recommend! Should History be this much fun? This is written incredibly well and the narration is a treat. Are you supposed to laugh out loud at a history book? You will at this one. Are you supposed to stay up late because you can't wait to hear what she's got to say next? You'll do that, too. Usually I don't like to listen to history (the narrators tend to put me to sleep) but I am happy to have this in my Audible library. From the Same Pen as Amelia Peabody Here's what gives such credibility to the Amelia Peabody historical mysteries set in Egypt. Barbara Mertz and Elizabeth Peters are one and the same. And what credentials she has for giving us this remarkable "popular" history! Mertz is not afraid to use humor in a serious book about the history of Egypt. But, the account is also accurate and full of fascinating information. Who says a scholar can't also be a master of fiction? The narrator adds a lot as well. This is a great listen! Mertz makes ancient history interesting I thoroughly enjoyed this history of Ancient Egypt by Barbara Mertz. She was able to bring the historical characters and times to life without sacrificing her scholarly ethics - she always carefully explained her own prejudices and opinions to the reader. Her excellence as a writer is undeniable, and one can see why she went on to be such a popular author. And also, her scholarship explains why her popular books were so good. I also found it helpful in reading the book to rent the hard copy from the library and follow along with the maps and plates. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Fall-and-Rise-of-China-Audiobook/B00DIAUENC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fall and Rise of China Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Richard Baum Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1339 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: How can we account for Chinas momentous - and almost wholly unanticipated - global rise? And what does it mean, for us in the West and for humanitys future? Speaking to these vital and fascinating questions, these 48 penetrating lectures by Professor Baum bring to vivid life the human struggles, the titanic political upheavals, and the spectacular speed of Chinas modern rebirth. Offering multilevel insight into one of the most astounding real-life dramas of modern history, the lectures weave together the richly diverse developments and sociopolitical currents that created the China you now read about in the headlines. Youll get a detailed understanding of all the core events in Chinas century of stunning change, including the collapse of the Qing dynasty, the Republican era and civil wars, the "Great Leap Forward", the Cultural Revolution, and the post-Mao economic "miracle". Throughout, Professor Baum reveals highly unusual details that enrich the cinematic sweep of the story. For example, youll learn about the Christian warlord who baptized his troops with a fire hose, the strange kidnapping of Chiang Kai-shek, and Professor Baums own smuggling of top-secret documents out of Taiwan. A core strength of these lectures is that they make sense of the dramatic events of the story by getting deeply at what underlay them, culturally, socially, and historically - leaving you with a nuanced knowledge of the forces moving Chinas modern emergence. Bringing alive the passionate reinvention of China with deep discernment and humanity, they portray the confounding, majestic, heart-rending, and visionary story of a modern giant. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:55:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Fall-and-Rise-of-China-Audiobook/B00DIAUENC thebookvoice.com 24:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fall and Rise of China Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Richard Baum Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1339 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: How can we account for Chinas momentous - and almost wholly unanticipated - global rise? And what does it mean, for us in the West and for humanitys future? Speaking to these vital and fascinating questions, these 48 penetrating lectures by Professor Baum bring to vivid life the human struggles, the titanic political upheavals, and the spectacular speed of Chinas modern rebirth. Offering multilevel insight into one of the most astounding real-life dramas of modern history, the lectures weave together the richly diverse developments and sociopolitical currents that created the China you now read about in the headlines. Youll get a detailed understanding of all the core events in Chinas century of stunning change, including the collapse of the Qing dynasty, the Republican era and civil wars, the "Great Leap Forward", the Cultural Revolution, and the post-Mao economic "miracle". Throughout, Professor Baum reveals highly unusual details that enrich the cinematic sweep of the story. For example, youll learn about the Christian warlord who baptized his troops with a fire hose, the strange kidnapping of Chiang Kai-shek, and Professor Baums own smuggling of top-secret documents out of Taiwan. A core strength of these lectures is that they make sense of the dramatic events of the story by getting deeply at what underlay them, culturally, socially, and historically - leaving you with a nuanced knowledge of the forces moving Chinas modern emergence. Bringing alive the passionate reinvention of China with deep discernment and humanity, they portray the confounding, majestic, heart-rending, and visionary story of a modern giant. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fall and Rise of China Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Richard Baum Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1339 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: How can we account for Chinas momentous - and almost wholly unanticipated - global rise? And what does it mean, for us in the West and for humanitys future? Speaking to these vital and fascinating questions, these 48 penetrating lectures by Professor Baum bring to vivid life the human struggles, the titanic political upheavals, and the spectacular speed of Chinas modern rebirth. Offering multilevel insight into one of the most astounding real-life dramas of modern history, the lectures weave together the richly diverse developments and sociopolitical currents that created the China you now read about in the headlines. Youll get a detailed understanding of all the core events in Chinas century of stunning change, including the collapse of the Qing dynasty, the Republican era and civil wars, the "Great Leap Forward", the Cultural Revolution, and the post-Mao economic "miracle". Throughout, Professor Baum reveals highly unusual details that enrich the cinematic sweep of the story. For example, youll learn about the Christian warlord who baptized his troops with a fire hose, the strange kidnapping of Chiang Kai-shek, and Professor Baums own smuggling of top-secret documents out of Taiwan. A core strength of these lectures is that they make sense of the dramatic events of the story by getting deeply at what underlay them, culturally, socially, and historically - leaving you with a nuanced knowledge of the forces moving Chinas modern emergence. Bringing alive the passionate reinvention of China with deep discernment and humanity, they portray the confounding, majestic, heart-rending, and visionary story of a modern giant. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Offers excellent objective perspective! What did you love best about The Fall and Rise of China? Objective perspective of the events and captured the essense of leader's characteristics. What does Professor Richard Baum bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The tone used to describe the events and his personal encounters which would not be conveyed through text alone. Any additional comments? As a Taiwan-borne Chinese, it was interesting to contrast the objective narrative of the last 100 years or so history with what I had learnt in Taiwan during childhood. Great to learn aspect of China that was foreign to me before taking this course. I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of understanding of not just the historical events, but the Chinese psyche during those times. Highly recommend it! (I've already recommended this to friends and family) Must listen to this!!! Would you consider the audio edition of The Fall and Rise of China to be better than the print version? This audio version of The Fall and Rise of China is very interesting and Professor Baum is so excited about his subject matter, he makes it entertaining! His passion transfers to the listener! I will probably listen to it a second time! What did you like best about this story? I am around a lot of Chinese people so I wanted to learn about their country so I downloaded this course and I was so surprised at how interesting China's History is and the professor is fabulous! Highly recommended! It was so interesting how he got his material for his Ph.D. dissertation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-Ancient-Rome-Audiobook/B00DIGLIHC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Ancient Rome Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Garrett G. Fagan Format: Original Recording Length: 22 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1671 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Even today, the influence of Ancient Rome is indelible, with Europe and the world owing this extraordinary empire a huge cultural debt in almost every important category of human endeavor, including art, architecture, engineering, language, literature, law, and religion. At the peak of its power, Rome's span was vast. In the regional, restless, and shifting history of continental Europe, the Roman Empire stands as a towering monument to scale and stability, unified in politics and law, stretching from the sands of Syria to the moors of Scotland. And it stood for almost 700 years. In this series of 48 spirited lectures, you'll see how a small village of shepherds and farmers rose to tower over the civilized world of its day and left a permanent mark on history. In telling Rome's riveting story, Professor Fagan draws on a wealth of primary and secondary sources, including recent historical and archaeological scholarship, to introduce the fascinating tale of Rome's rise and decline, including the famous events and personalities that have become so familiar: The course also addresses one of history's greatest questions: Why did the Roman Empire fall? And you'll learn why most modern scholars believe that the empire did not "fall" at all, but, rather, changed into something very different - the less urbanized, more rural, early medieval world. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 00:55:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-Ancient-Rome-Audiobook/B00DIGLIHC thebookvoice.com 22:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Ancient Rome Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Garrett G. Fagan Format: Original Recording Length: 22 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1671 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Even today, the influence of Ancient Rome is indelible, with Europe and the world owing this extraordinary empire a huge cultural debt in almost every important category of human endeavor, including art, architecture, engineering, language, literature, law, and religion. At the peak of its power, Rome's span was vast. In the regional, restless, and shifting history of continental Europe, the Roman Empire stands as a towering monument to scale and stability, unified in politics and law, stretching from the sands of Syria to the moors of Scotland. And it stood for almost 700 years. In this series of 48 spirited lectures, you'll see how a small village of shepherds and farmers rose to tower over the civilized world of its day and left a permanent mark on history. In telling Rome's riveting story, Professor Fagan draws on a wealth of primary and secondary sources, including recent historical and archaeological scholarship, to introduce the fascinating tale of Rome's rise and decline, including the famous events and personalities that have become so familiar: The course also addresses one of history's greatest questions: Why did the Roman Empire fall? And you'll learn why most modern scholars believe that the empire did not "fall" at all, but, rather, changed into something very different - the less urbanized, more rural, early medieval world. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Ancient Rome Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Garrett G. Fagan Format: Original Recording Length: 22 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1671 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Even today, the influence of Ancient Rome is indelible, with Europe and the world owing this extraordinary empire a huge cultural debt in almost every important category of human endeavor, including art, architecture, engineering, language, literature, law, and religion. At the peak of its power, Rome's span was vast. In the regional, restless, and shifting history of continental Europe, the Roman Empire stands as a towering monument to scale and stability, unified in politics and law, stretching from the sands of Syria to the moors of Scotland. And it stood for almost 700 years. In this series of 48 spirited lectures, you'll see how a small village of shepherds and farmers rose to tower over the civilized world of its day and left a permanent mark on history. In telling Rome's riveting story, Professor Fagan draws on a wealth of primary and secondary sources, including recent historical and archaeological scholarship, to introduce the fascinating tale of Rome's rise and decline, including the famous events and personalities that have become so familiar: The course also addresses one of history's greatest questions: Why did the Roman Empire fall? And you'll learn why most modern scholars believe that the empire did not "fall" at all, but, rather, changed into something very different - the less urbanized, more rural, early medieval world. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Accessible Any additional comments? As an amateur with a long interest in Roman History I found this series highly engaging and incredibly informative. Professor Fagan has an easy style and the content is simply brilliant. The flow of the narrative is superb and the connection to the thematic section of the course is well constructed. I have read bits of Pliny and currently I am reading Gibbon. I feel these are works that require a solid base in Roman History prior to attacking and I now feel like I am armed to teeth thanks to this course. Thoroughly recommended to anyone with anything from a passing interest to a life long love affair with Roman History. Well-Done Let me first preface my review by saying that I was a history major in college, and I have long had an interest in Ancient Rome. I have read many books and watched many documentaries on the topic over the decades. So, I am not a newcomer to this topic, but I still learned things in this course. The professor is cogent and organized and provides a good timeline. My main complaint is that this is a little too much of a broad survey course for such a nuanced and important part of history. The later part of Roman history especially gets short shrift, though, to his credit, the professor warns the listeners at the beginning of his intent. He justifies this at least somewhat by arguing there is a nebulous line between the end of late Roman period and the beginning of the early Medieval period. While there is an argument to be made for his approach, I wish this one of the Great Course's 60 lesson classes to give enough time to do more justice to the Imperial and late Roman periods. That being said, I will give the professor the benefit of the doubt that he did not have a say as to the length of the course. I really liked the professor's tempo of switching between political and social history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rubicon-Audiobook/B006BEVX9Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rubicon Subtitle: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-11 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 943 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Roman Republic was the most remarkable state in history. What began as a small community of peasants camped among marshes and hills ended up ruling the known world. Rubicon paints a vivid portrait of the Republic at the climax of its greatness - the same greatness which would herald the catastrophe of its fall. It is a story of incomparable drama. This was the century of Julius Caesar, the gambler whose addiction to glory led him to the banks of the Rubicon, and beyond; of Cicero, whose defence of freedom would make him a byword for eloquence; of Spartacus, the slave who dared to challenge a superpower; of Cleopatra, the queen who did the same. Tom Holland brings to life this strange and unsettling civilization, with its extremes of ambition and self-sacrifice, bloodshed and desire. Yet alien as it was, the Republic still holds up a mirror to us. Its citizens were obsessed by celebrity chefs, all-night dancing and exotic pets; they fought elections in law courts and were addicted to spin; they toppled foreign tyrants in the name of self-defence. Two thousand years may have passed, but we remain the Romans' heirs. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Holland) Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:55:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rubicon-Audiobook/B006BEVX9Q thebookvoice.com 15:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rubicon Subtitle: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-11 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 943 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Roman Republic was the most remarkable state in history. What began as a small community of peasants camped among marshes and hills ended up ruling the known world. Rubicon paints a vivid portrait of the Republic at the climax of its greatness - the same greatness which would herald the catastrophe of its fall. It is a story of incomparable drama. This was the century of Julius Caesar, the gambler whose addiction to glory led him to the banks of the Rubicon, and beyond; of Cicero, whose defence of freedom would make him a byword for eloquence; of Spartacus, the slave who dared to challenge a superpower; of Cleopatra, the queen who did the same. Tom Holland brings to life this strange and unsettling civilization, with its extremes of ambition and self-sacrifice, bloodshed and desire. Yet alien as it was, the Republic still holds up a mirror to us. Its citizens were obsessed by celebrity chefs, all-night dancing and exotic pets; they fought elections in law courts and were addicted to spin; they toppled foreign tyrants in the name of self-defence. Two thousand years may have passed, but we remain the Romans' heirs. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rubicon Subtitle: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-11 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 943 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Roman Republic was the most remarkable state in history. What began as a small community of peasants camped among marshes and hills ended up ruling the known world. Rubicon paints a vivid portrait of the Republic at the climax of its greatness - the same greatness which would herald the catastrophe of its fall. It is a story of incomparable drama. This was the century of Julius Caesar, the gambler whose addiction to glory led him to the banks of the Rubicon, and beyond; of Cicero, whose defence of freedom would make him a byword for eloquence; of Spartacus, the slave who dared to challenge a superpower; of Cleopatra, the queen who did the same. Tom Holland brings to life this strange and unsettling civilization, with its extremes of ambition and self-sacrifice, bloodshed and desire. Yet alien as it was, the Republic still holds up a mirror to us. Its citizens were obsessed by celebrity chefs, all-night dancing and exotic pets; they fought elections in law courts and were addicted to spin; they toppled foreign tyrants in the name of self-defence. Two thousand years may have passed, but we remain the Romans' heirs. Members Reviews: Connects the Dots and Fills In the Gaps Any additional comments? At one point in its history, Rome was ruled by toga wearing citizen soldiers who were elected by people so afraid of kings that the term of office was only one year. At another point in history, Rome was ruled by decadent and insane emperors who commanded their subjects to worship them as gods. This book explains how and why such a huge change could take place. The book has lively descriptions of the actions of the key players and does a great job in expanding on the motives and consequences of their choices. Highlights include Publius Clodius crashing a female only party in drag, Crassus severed head being used as a stage prop by Romes enemies in Parthia, Julius Caesars exciting campaign in Gaul, Ciceros sarcastic court case speeches, and tales of grisly battles waged by Pompey Magnus a/k/a the teenage butcher. Both the writing organization and narrative style are excellent and I was enthralled. If you only could read one book about Rome, this is a good choice. Well-Written, Engaging Overview of Late Republic I majored in classical history and studied this period pretty intensely - but that was twenty years ago. For me this was a wonderful refresher, engaging and fast-paced and very informative. I can't recommend it enough if you're interested in the period. I've knocked the Performance score because, while the narrator is quite good, there are a lot slightly over-long pauses, especially in the beginning. There are also numerous instances where you can hear him swallow or make other little noises, which is something I don't ever remember hearing on an audiobook before. I assume it was the producers fault. It's a minor distraction from a great listen. The Roman Republic With a Hint of Melodrama What did you love best about Rubicon? The way the facts are presented in a narrative fashion that allows you to stay engaged from start to finish. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The special attention given to the rise and fall of Julius Caesar is amazing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Story-of-Medieval-England-From-King-Arthur-to-the-Tudor-Conquest-Audiobook/B00DGBC6Y8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Jennifer Paxton Format: Original Recording Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1103 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: These 36 lectures tell the remarkable story of a tumultuous thousand-year period in the history of England. Dominated by war, conquest, and the struggle to balance the stability brought by royal power with the rights of the governed, it was a period that put into place the foundation of much of the world we know today. As you journey through this largely chronological narrative - occasionally interrupted for lecture-long explorations of specific topics - you'll see key themes emerge, including the assimilation of successive waves of invaders, the tense relationship between kings and the nobility, and the constant battles over money and taxation. And because so much of history is driven by specific individuals and not just historical circumstance, each lecture is rich in intimate portraits that reveal those individuals at the key moments of their historical destiny, including Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and John Wycliffe.The result is a lecture series that winds up being not only informative but deeply entertaining, with each lecture drawing you in with its own particular fascinations, including a probing look at the scope of the Black Death, a realistic examination of the legends of both King Arthur and Robin Hood, a riveting description of the Battle of Bosworth Field, and a discussion of the surprisingly nuanced penalties of the early Germanic law codes. These lectures consistently deliver a fresh level of understanding about medieval England, its rulers and subjects, and their significance for the world we live in today. The chain of theme and event that links our world to theirs will never be clearer, rewarding every moment you spend with this series. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 03:29:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Story-of-Medieval-England-From-King-Arthur-to-the-Tudor-Conquest-Audiobook/B00DGBC6Y8 thebookvoice.com 19:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Jennifer Paxton Format: Original Recording Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1103 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: These 36 lectures tell the remarkable story of a tumultuous thousand-year period in the history of England. Dominated by war, conquest, and the struggle to balance the stability brought by royal power with the rights of the governed, it was a period that put into place the foundation of much of the world we know today. As you journey through this largely chronological narrative - occasionally interrupted for lecture-long explorations of specific topics - you'll see key themes emerge, including the assimilation of successive waves of invaders, the tense relationship between kings and the nobility, and the constant battles over money and taxation. And because so much of history is driven by specific individuals and not just historical circumstance, each lecture is rich in intimate portraits that reveal those individuals at the key moments of their historical destiny, including Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and John Wycliffe.The result is a lecture series that winds up being not only informative but deeply entertaining, with each lecture drawing you in with its own particular fascinations, including a probing look at the scope of the Black Death, a realistic examination of the legends of both King Arthur and Robin Hood, a riveting description of the Battle of Bosworth Field, and a discussion of the surprisingly nuanced penalties of the early Germanic law codes. These lectures consistently deliver a fresh level of understanding about medieval England, its rulers and subjects, and their significance for the world we live in today. The chain of theme and event that links our world to theirs will never be clearer, rewarding every moment you spend with this series. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Jennifer Paxton Format: Original Recording Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1103 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: These 36 lectures tell the remarkable story of a tumultuous thousand-year period in the history of England. Dominated by war, conquest, and the struggle to balance the stability brought by royal power with the rights of the governed, it was a period that put into place the foundation of much of the world we know today. As you journey through this largely chronological narrative - occasionally interrupted for lecture-long explorations of specific topics - you'll see key themes emerge, including the assimilation of successive waves of invaders, the tense relationship between kings and the nobility, and the constant battles over money and taxation. And because so much of history is driven by specific individuals and not just historical circumstance, each lecture is rich in intimate portraits that reveal those individuals at the key moments of their historical destiny, including Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and John Wycliffe.The result is a lecture series that winds up being not only informative but deeply entertaining, with each lecture drawing you in with its own particular fascinations, including a probing look at the scope of the Black Death, a realistic examination of the legends of both King Arthur and Robin Hood, a riveting description of the Battle of Bosworth Field, and a discussion of the surprisingly nuanced penalties of the early Germanic law codes. These lectures consistently deliver a fresh level of understanding about medieval England, its rulers and subjects, and their significance for the world we live in today. The chain of theme and event that links our world to theirs will never be clearer, rewarding every moment you spend with this series. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: I'm sad it's over! Where does The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I can't answer this question because it's just . . . different. I'm a literary fiction person, and I've tried to get into historical texts before with little success (I know it's sacrilege, but I stopped part way through 1776). I've had some success with biographies. This was my first attempt at a Great Courses program, and I picked it up because I had just read Pillars of the Earth (and, side note, READ THAT), and I couldn't get enough of Medieval England. The complexities really drew me in. So I somewhat reluctantly downloaded this program and had one of those glorious experiences where I couldn't unplug. I've reorganized my entire home and office to have some excuse to keep listening. History has always been tough for me because I'm not a great linear thinker, but Paxton really helped with her guideposts at the beginning and end of each lecture, as well as at the beginning and end of the series. I can't say enough good things about this lecture. I keep bringing it up in my real life. I didn't think I'd have a good experience with lecture series (though lectures have always been my favorite part of school--related to the fascination with audiobooks), but I am so enamored with this one that I'm moving on to the Ancient Egypt lecture. If you're hesitating, don't. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Maya-to-Aztec-Ancient-Mesoamerica-Revealed-Audiobook/B00TKIYO46 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Maya to Aztec: Ancient Mesoamerica Revealed Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Edwin Barnhart Format: Original Recording Length: 23 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 731 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Centuries ago, Spanish conquistadors searching for gold and new lands encountered a group of independent city-states in Mesoamerica. Sophisticated beyond the Spaniards' wildest imaginings, these people were the Aztecs, the Maya, and related cultures that shared common traditions of religion, government, the arts, engineering, and trade. In many ways more advanced than European nations, these societies equaled the world's greatest civilizations of their time. Immerse yourself in this epic story with 48 exhilarating half-hour lectures that cover the scope of Mesoamerican history and culture. You'll focus mainly on the Maya, who have been in Mesoamerica for thousands of years, and the Aztecs, who mysteriously appeared late and rose swiftly to power. The Aztecs fell from power just as precipitously; their empire controlled the region for less than a century, until the arrival of the Spanish in the early 1500s. Why were the Aztecs so quickly defeated by the conquistadors, while the Maya resisted the invaders for generations? Although the Spanish eventually conquered all of Mesoamerica, much remains of the original cultures. Beautiful artifacts fill museums. Impressive ruins dot the landscape. And millions of descendants of ancient Mesoamericans still live in their ancestral homes, speaking native languages and practicing time-honored traditions. The countries from Mexico to Costa Rica include more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage Sites related to the pre-Columbian period, plus scores of other ancient sites that are equally worth a visit. This course is the ideal way to plan an itinerary, prepare for a tour, or simply sit back and enjoy a thrilling virtual voyage. You will be surprised at the number of sites to explore - many more than you could possibly see in months of travel. Your guide is Professor Barnhart, a noted archaeologist whose exploits include the discovery of a lost Maya city. 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 (The Great Courses) Fri, 06 Mar 2015 07:33:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Maya-to-Aztec-Ancient-Mesoamerica-Revealed-Audiobook/B00TKIYO46 thebookvoice.com 23:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Maya to Aztec: Ancient Mesoamerica Revealed Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Edwin Barnhart Format: Original Recording Length: 23 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 731 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Centuries ago, Spanish conquistadors searching for gold and new lands encountered a group of independent city-states in Mesoamerica. Sophisticated beyond the Spaniards' wildest imaginings, these people were the Aztecs, the Maya, and related cultures that shared common traditions of religion, government, the arts, engineering, and trade. In many ways more advanced than European nations, these societies equaled the world's greatest civilizations of their time. Immerse yourself in this epic story with 48 exhilarating half-hour lectures that cover the scope of Mesoamerican history and culture. You'll focus mainly on the Maya, who have been in Mesoamerica for thousands of years, and the Aztecs, who mysteriously appeared late and rose swiftly to power. The Aztecs fell from power just as precipitously; their empire controlled the region for less than a century, until the arrival of the Spanish in the early 1500s. Why were the Aztecs so quickly defeated by the conquistadors, while the Maya resisted the invaders for generations? Although the Spanish eventually conquered all of Mesoamerica, much remains of the original cultures. Beautiful artifacts fill museums. Impressive ruins dot the landscape. And millions of descendants of ancient Mesoamericans still live in their ancestral homes, speaking native languages and practicing time-honored traditions. The countries from Mexico to Costa Rica include more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage Sites related to the pre-Columbian period, plus scores of other ancient sites that are equally worth a visit. This course is the ideal way to plan an itinerary, prepare for a tour, or simply sit back and enjoy a thrilling virtual voyage. You will be surprised at the number of sites to explore - many more than you could possibly see in months of travel. Your guide is Professor Barnhart, a noted archaeologist whose exploits include the discovery of a lost Maya city. 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/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Maya to Aztec: Ancient Mesoamerica Revealed Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Edwin Barnhart Format: Original Recording Length: 23 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 731 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Centuries ago, Spanish conquistadors searching for gold and new lands encountered a group of independent city-states in Mesoamerica. Sophisticated beyond the Spaniards' wildest imaginings, these people were the Aztecs, the Maya, and related cultures that shared common traditions of religion, government, the arts, engineering, and trade. In many ways more advanced than European nations, these societies equaled the world's greatest civilizations of their time. Immerse yourself in this epic story with 48 exhilarating half-hour lectures that cover the scope of Mesoamerican history and culture. You'll focus mainly on the Maya, who have been in Mesoamerica for thousands of years, and the Aztecs, who mysteriously appeared late and rose swiftly to power. The Aztecs fell from power just as precipitously; their empire controlled the region for less than a century, until the arrival of the Spanish in the early 1500s. Why were the Aztecs so quickly defeated by the conquistadors, while the Maya resisted the invaders for generations? Although the Spanish eventually conquered all of Mesoamerica, much remains of the original cultures. Beautiful artifacts fill museums. Impressive ruins dot the landscape. And millions of descendants of ancient Mesoamericans still live in their ancestral homes, speaking native languages and practicing time-honored traditions. The countries from Mexico to Costa Rica include more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage Sites related to the pre-Columbian period, plus scores of other ancient sites that are equally worth a visit. This course is the ideal way to plan an itinerary, prepare for a tour, or simply sit back and enjoy a thrilling virtual voyage. You will be surprised at the number of sites to explore - many more than you could possibly see in months of travel. Your guide is Professor Barnhart, a noted archaeologist whose exploits include the discovery of a lost Maya city. 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: Everything you would ever want and more What did you love best about Maya to Aztec: Ancient Mesoamerica Revealed? Professor Barnhart in an expert and the research is up to date as of the spring of 2015. As with any Audible purchase of Great Courses material, you suffer from not having a study guide. Professor Barnhart is engaging and easy to listen to. His personal stories and background in the field add color to his presentation. I did find myself fading away at times because he does take you deep into the weeds of every topic. His enthusiasm for the topic is infectious and brings to mind Bob Briers amazing History of Ancient Egypt. These lectures are not designed for people with only a passing interest in the topic, but if your study of the word has neglected Mesoamerica, this is the definitive listening experience. Fantastic, Engrossing & Informative This is a beautifully written book; I learned a great deal from it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Fate-of-Rome-Audiobook/B076TCCB4T Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fate of Rome Subtitle: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire Author: Kyle Harper Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A sweeping new history of how climate change and disease helped bring down the Roman Empire Here is the monumental retelling of one of the most consequential chapters of human history: the fall of the Roman Empire. The Fate of Rome is the first book to examine the catastrophic role that climate change and infectious diseases played in the collapse of Rome's power - a story of nature's triumph over human ambition. Interweaving a grand historical narrative with cutting-edge climate science and genetic discoveries, Kyle Harper traces how the fate of Rome was decided not just by emperors, soldiers, and barbarians but also by volcanic eruptions, solar cycles, climate instability, and devastating viruses and bacteria. He takes listeners from Rome's pinnacle in the second century, when the empire seemed an invincible superpower, to its unraveling by the seventh century, when Rome was politically fragmented and materially depleted. Harper describes how the Romans were resilient in the face of enormous environmental stress, until the besieged empire could no longer withstand the combined challenges of a "little ice age" and recurrent outbreaks of bubonic plague. A poignant reflection on humanity's intimate relationship with the environment, The Fate of Rome provides a sweeping account of how one of history's greatest civilizations encountered, endured, yet ultimately succumbed to the cumulative burden of nature's violence. The example of Rome is a timely reminder that climate change and germ evolution have shaped the world we inhabit - in ways that are surprising and profound. Author bio: Kyle Harper is professor of classics and letters and senior vice president and provost at the University of Oklahoma. He is the author of Slavery in the Late Roman World, AD 275-425 and From Shame to Sin: The Christian Transformation of Sexual Morality in Late Antiquity. He lives in Norman, Oklahoma. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kyle Harper) Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:00:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Fate-of-Rome-Audiobook/B076TCCB4T thebookvoice.com 15:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fate of Rome Subtitle: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire Author: Kyle Harper Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A sweeping new history of how climate change and disease helped bring down the Roman Empire Here is the monumental retelling of one of the most consequential chapters of human history: the fall of the Roman Empire. The Fate of Rome is the first book to examine the catastrophic role that climate change and infectious diseases played in the collapse of Rome's power - a story of nature's triumph over human ambition. Interweaving a grand historical narrative with cutting-edge climate science and genetic discoveries, Kyle Harper traces how the fate of Rome was decided not just by emperors, soldiers, and barbarians but also by volcanic eruptions, solar cycles, climate instability, and devastating viruses and bacteria. He takes listeners from Rome's pinnacle in the second century, when the empire seemed an invincible superpower, to its unraveling by the seventh century, when Rome was politically fragmented and materially depleted. Harper describes how the Romans were resilient in the face of enormous environmental stress, until the besieged empire could no longer withstand the combined challenges of a "little ice age" and recurrent outbreaks of bubonic plague. A poignant reflection on humanity's intimate relationship with the environment, The Fate of Rome provides a sweeping account of how one of history's greatest civilizations encountered, endured, yet ultimately succumbed to the cumulative burden of nature's violence. The example of Rome is a timely reminder that climate change and germ evolution have shaped the world we inhabit - in ways that are surprising and profound. Author bio: Kyle Harper is professor of classics and letters and senior vice president and provost at the University of Oklahoma. He is the author of Slavery in the Late Roman World, AD 275-425 and From Shame to Sin: The Christian Transformation of Sexual Morality in Late Antiquity. He lives in Norman, Oklahoma. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fate of Rome Subtitle: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire Author: Kyle Harper Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: A sweeping new history of how climate change and disease helped bring down the Roman Empire Here is the monumental retelling of one of the most consequential chapters of human history: the fall of the Roman Empire. The Fate of Rome is the first book to examine the catastrophic role that climate change and infectious diseases played in the collapse of Rome's power - a story of nature's triumph over human ambition. Interweaving a grand historical narrative with cutting-edge climate science and genetic discoveries, Kyle Harper traces how the fate of Rome was decided not just by emperors, soldiers, and barbarians but also by volcanic eruptions, solar cycles, climate instability, and devastating viruses and bacteria. He takes listeners from Rome's pinnacle in the second century, when the empire seemed an invincible superpower, to its unraveling by the seventh century, when Rome was politically fragmented and materially depleted. Harper describes how the Romans were resilient in the face of enormous environmental stress, until the besieged empire could no longer withstand the combined challenges of a "little ice age" and recurrent outbreaks of bubonic plague. A poignant reflection on humanity's intimate relationship with the environment, The Fate of Rome provides a sweeping account of how one of history's greatest civilizations encountered, endured, yet ultimately succumbed to the cumulative burden of nature's violence. The example of Rome is a timely reminder that climate change and germ evolution have shaped the world we inhabit - in ways that are surprising and profound. Author bio: Kyle Harper is professor of classics and letters and senior vice president and provost at the University of Oklahoma. He is the author of Slavery in the Late Roman World, AD 275-425 and From Shame to Sin: The Christian Transformation of Sexual Morality in Late Antiquity. He lives in Norman, Oklahoma. Members Reviews: "On Its Own Terms and Tempo Nature Alters the Conditions" This book is certain to stir controversy among those who love classical history. You will want this on your shThe World of Late Antiquity: AD 150-750 (Library of World Civilization)elves along with the works of Peter HeatherThe Fall of the Roman Empire: A New History of Rome and the Barbarians, Peter Brown and my favorite, Ward-PerkinsThe Fall of Rome: And the End of Civilization. He unfortunately is not that familiar with the works of Raoul McLaughlinThe Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean: The Ancient World Economy and the Kingdoms of Africa, Arabia and India. Harper has a wonderful description of the âeconomic efflorescenceâ of the âRoman Climate Optimumâ. This work is concerned with climate change and what the author feels are its positive (yes, climate change can be positive) and negative effects in the Late Holocene. The author identifies 6 causes of climate change: 1) Variations in the tilt of the earthâs axis - 41,000 year cycle. 2) Precession (wobbly spin) of the axis- 26,000 year cycle. 3) Slight variable eccentricity in the earthâs orbit 4) Volcanism 5) Significant variations in the earthâs orbit around the sun, and 6) Anthropogenic change; the least influential. Much of the authorâs conclusions are based on teeth and bone analysis which he admits are still in its early stages. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-the-Medieval-World-Audiobook/B0038U1116 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Medieval World Subtitle: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade Author: Susan Wise Bauer Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1207 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From the schism between Rome and Constantinople to the rise of the T'ang Dynasty, from the birth of Muhammad to the crowning of Charlemagne, this erudite book tells the fascinating, often violent story of kings, generals, and the peoples they ruled. In her earlier work, The History of the Ancient World, Susan Wise Bauer wrote of the rise of kingship based on might. But in the years between the fourth and the 12th centuries, rulers had to find new justification for their power, and they turned to divine truth or grace to justify political and military action. Right thus replaces might as the engine of empire. Not just Christianity and Islam but the religions of the Persians and the Germans, and even Buddhism, are pressed into the service of the state. This phenomenon---stretching from the Americas all the way to Japan---changes religion, but it also changes the state. Critic Reviews: [A] witty and well-written examination of world history...that is rich in detail and intriguing in anecdotal information. ( Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Wise Bauer) Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:19:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-the-Medieval-World-Audiobook/B0038U1116 thebookvoice.com 22:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Medieval World Subtitle: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade Author: Susan Wise Bauer Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1207 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From the schism between Rome and Constantinople to the rise of the T'ang Dynasty, from the birth of Muhammad to the crowning of Charlemagne, this erudite book tells the fascinating, often violent story of kings, generals, and the peoples they ruled. In her earlier work, The History of the Ancient World, Susan Wise Bauer wrote of the rise of kingship based on might. But in the years between the fourth and the 12th centuries, rulers had to find new justification for their power, and they turned to divine truth or grace to justify political and military action. Right thus replaces might as the engine of empire. Not just Christianity and Islam but the religions of the Persians and the Germans, and even Buddhism, are pressed into the service of the state. This phenomenon---stretching from the Americas all the way to Japan---changes religion, but it also changes the state. Critic Reviews: [A] witty and well-written examination of world history...that is rich in detail and intriguing in anecdotal information. ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Medieval World Subtitle: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade Author: Susan Wise Bauer Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1207 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: From the schism between Rome and Constantinople to the rise of the T'ang Dynasty, from the birth of Muhammad to the crowning of Charlemagne, this erudite book tells the fascinating, often violent story of kings, generals, and the peoples they ruled. In her earlier work, The History of the Ancient World, Susan Wise Bauer wrote of the rise of kingship based on might. But in the years between the fourth and the 12th centuries, rulers had to find new justification for their power, and they turned to divine truth or grace to justify political and military action. Right thus replaces might as the engine of empire. Not just Christianity and Islam but the religions of the Persians and the Germans, and even Buddhism, are pressed into the service of the state. This phenomenon---stretching from the Americas all the way to Japan---changes religion, but it also changes the state. Critic Reviews: [A] witty and well-written examination of world history...that is rich in detail and intriguing in anecdotal information. ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: The First Half of the Medieval World The sequel to this book is The History of the Renaissance World, which picks up where this one leaves off and stops right before the actual Renaissance. To my mind then, this book is only the first half of the Medieval world story. That irks me, seeing as how the Renaissance story is not actually told in this series. And that's too bad because like the previous volume dealing with the Ancient World, this volume is pretty freaking spectacular in terms of scope and depth. It says something when the worst I can say about a series is that I want more. As with the Ancient World volume, this book covers every corner of the globe: every continent (except Antarctica), both hemispheres. Every major culture from the Mayans to the Chinese and everything in between are put on the timeline for comparison and contrast in the course of civilization's rise and fall. It's the kind of eye-opening overview presented in a way that really should be taught in schools, where focus is not on any one given civilization, but rather on parallel development between cultures. As different as the cultures are, the underlying patterns of humanity are revealed, showing that, regardless of where on the map we spring up, we're all capable of some amazing and equally devastating things. A great place to continue--a tough place to start. What did you love best about The History of the Medieval World? The book does an excellent job of connecting world events together, instead of focusing on one specific land/nation/continent. That said, that is a monumental task and a listener can easily get overwhelmed by such a perspective--especially when What did you like best about this story? As an American of Western European stock, I found it useful to hear about the developments on the Korean Peninsula--as that drama continues to play out today. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No--one chapter at a time. The listener needs time to absorb the content of this book Any additional comments? This is one of the few audio books I have downloaded where I fully intend to listen to it--not one more time--but two more times. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jungle-of-Stone-Audiobook/B01AIVHULM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jungle of Stone Subtitle: The True Story of Two Men, Their Extraordinary Journey, and the Discovery of the Lost Civilization of the Maya Author: William Carlsen Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 199 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Thrilling.... A captivating history of two men who dramatically changed their contemporaries' view of the past." (Kirkus) In 1839 rumors of extraordinary yet baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of Central America reached two of the world's most intrepid travelers. Seized by the reports, American diplomat John Lloyd Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood - each already celebrated for their adventures in Egypt, the Holy Land, Greece, and Rome - sailed together out of New York Harbor on an expedition into the forbidding rainforests of present-day Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. What they found would rewrite the West's understanding of human history. In the tradition of The Lost City of Z and In the Kingdom of Ice, former San Francisco Chronicle journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist William Carlsen reveals the unforgettable true story of the discovery of the ancient Maya. Enduring disease, war, and the torments of nature and terrain, Stephens and Catherwood uncovered and documented the remains of an astonishing civilization that had flourished in the Americas at the same time as classic Greece and Rome. Their remarkable book about the experience became a sensation and is recognized today as the birth of American archeology. Most importantly, Stephens and Catherwood were the first to grasp the significance of the Maya remains, recognizing that their antiquity and sophistication overturned the West's assumptions about the development of civilization. By the time of the flowering of classical Greece (400 BC), the Maya were already constructing pyramids and temples around central plazas. Within a few hundred years, the structures took on a monumental scale. Over the next millennium dozens of city-states evolved, each governed by powerful lords, some with populations larger than any city in Europe at the time. The Maya developed a unified cosmology, an array of common gods, a creation story, and a shared artistic and architectural vision. They created dazzling stucco and stone monuments and bas reliefs, sculpting figures and hieroglyphs with refined artistic skill. At their peak an estimated 10 million people occupied the Maya's heartland on the Yucatan Peninsula. And yet, by the time the Spanish reached the "New World", the classic-era Maya had all but disappeared; they would remain a mystery for the next 300 years. Today the tables are turned: The Maya are justly famous, if sometimes misunderstood, while Stephens and Catherwood have been all but forgotten. Based on Carlsen's rigorous research and his own 2,500-mile journey throughout the Yucatan and Central America, Jungle of Stone is equally a thrilling adventure narrative and a revelatory work of history that corrects our understanding of the Maya and the two remarkable men who set out in 1839 to find them. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Carlsen) Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:37:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jungle-of-Stone-Audiobook/B01AIVHULM thebookvoice.com 16:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jungle of Stone Subtitle: The True Story of Two Men, Their Extraordinary Journey, and the Discovery of the Lost Civilization of the Maya Author: William Carlsen Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 199 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Thrilling.... A captivating history of two men who dramatically changed their contemporaries' view of the past." (Kirkus) In 1839 rumors of extraordinary yet baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of Central America reached two of the world's most intrepid travelers. Seized by the reports, American diplomat John Lloyd Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood - each already celebrated for their adventures in Egypt, the Holy Land, Greece, and Rome - sailed together out of New York Harbor on an expedition into the forbidding rainforests of present-day Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. What they found would rewrite the West's understanding of human history. In the tradition of The Lost City of Z and In the Kingdom of Ice, former San Francisco Chronicle journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist William Carlsen reveals the unforgettable true story of the discovery of the ancient Maya. Enduring disease, war, and the torments of nature and terrain, Stephens and Catherwood uncovered and documented the remains of an astonishing civilization that had flourished in the Americas at the same time as classic Greece and Rome. Their remarkable book about the experience became a sensation and is recognized today as the birth of American archeology. Most importantly, Stephens and Catherwood were the first to grasp the significance of the Maya remains, recognizing that their antiquity and sophistication overturned the West's assumptions about the development of civilization. By the time of the flowering of classical Greece (400 BC), the Maya were already constructing pyramids and temples around central plazas. Within a few hundred years, the structures took on a monumental scale. Over the next millennium dozens of city-states evolved, each governed by powerful lords, some with populations larger than any city in Europe at the time. The Maya developed a unified cosmology, an array of common gods, a creation story, and a shared artistic and architectural vision. They created dazzling stucco and stone monuments and bas reliefs, sculpting figures and hieroglyphs with refined artistic skill. At their peak an estimated 10 million people occupied the Maya's heartland on the Yucatan Peninsula. And yet, by the time the Spanish reached the "New World", the classic-era Maya had all but disappeared; they would remain a mystery for the next 300 years. Today the tables are turned: The Maya are justly famous, if sometimes misunderstood, while Stephens and Catherwood have been all but forgotten. Based on Carlsen's rigorous research and his own 2,500-mile journey throughout the Yucatan and Central America, Jungle of Stone is equally a thrilling adventure narrative and a revelatory work of history that corrects our understanding of the Maya and the two remarkable men who set out in 1839 to find them. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jungle of Stone Subtitle: The True Story of Two Men, Their Extraordinary Journey, and the Discovery of the Lost Civilization of the Maya Author: William Carlsen Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 199 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: "Thrilling.... A captivating history of two men who dramatically changed their contemporaries' view of the past." (Kirkus) In 1839 rumors of extraordinary yet baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of Central America reached two of the world's most intrepid travelers. Seized by the reports, American diplomat John Lloyd Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood - each already celebrated for their adventures in Egypt, the Holy Land, Greece, and Rome - sailed together out of New York Harbor on an expedition into the forbidding rainforests of present-day Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. What they found would rewrite the West's understanding of human history. In the tradition of The Lost City of Z and In the Kingdom of Ice, former San Francisco Chronicle journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist William Carlsen reveals the unforgettable true story of the discovery of the ancient Maya. Enduring disease, war, and the torments of nature and terrain, Stephens and Catherwood uncovered and documented the remains of an astonishing civilization that had flourished in the Americas at the same time as classic Greece and Rome. Their remarkable book about the experience became a sensation and is recognized today as the birth of American archeology. Most importantly, Stephens and Catherwood were the first to grasp the significance of the Maya remains, recognizing that their antiquity and sophistication overturned the West's assumptions about the development of civilization. By the time of the flowering of classical Greece (400 BC), the Maya were already constructing pyramids and temples around central plazas. Within a few hundred years, the structures took on a monumental scale. Over the next millennium dozens of city-states evolved, each governed by powerful lords, some with populations larger than any city in Europe at the time. The Maya developed a unified cosmology, an array of common gods, a creation story, and a shared artistic and architectural vision. They created dazzling stucco and stone monuments and bas reliefs, sculpting figures and hieroglyphs with refined artistic skill. At their peak an estimated 10 million people occupied the Maya's heartland on the Yucatan Peninsula. And yet, by the time the Spanish reached the "New World", the classic-era Maya had all but disappeared; they would remain a mystery for the next 300 years. Today the tables are turned: The Maya are justly famous, if sometimes misunderstood, while Stephens and Catherwood have been all but forgotten. Based on Carlsen's rigorous research and his own 2,500-mile journey throughout the Yucatan and Central America, Jungle of Stone is equally a thrilling adventure narrative and a revelatory work of history that corrects our understanding of the Maya and the two remarkable men who set out in 1839 to find them. Members Reviews: Unsung Explorers at the Heart of History [{ "answer" : "I enjoy micro history books. Detailed books on subjects on the fringe of what is popular history. This book is a great example of that genre and very well done. These two men lived incredible lives and were at the heart of exploration, creating a chronicle of central American and Mexican culture that changed the way we think about history in general. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Early-Middle-Ages-Audiobook/B00DIAW2P0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Early Middle Ages Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Philip Daileader Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 953 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Early Middle Ages - the years from A.D. 650 to 1000 - were crucial to Europe's future social and political development. These 24 lectures trace a journey from Scandinavia across northern and central Europe to the farthest reaches of the Byzantine and Islamic empires, providing an exciting new look an era often simply called the "Dark Ages." Given the period's dismal reputation and its temporal remoteness from the 21st century, you'll be surprised to learn about some of the most challenging questions historians have ever had to tackle: Why did the Roman Empire fall? Why did the ancient world give way to the medieval world? Why did Christian monotheism become the dominant religion in Europe? You'll meet some of the era's exciting figures, such as St. Augustine and Justinian, and you'll consider the extent to which the historical realities of King Arthur and Charlemagne match up to the legends that have become attached to their names. You'll also look at the era's effect on the Vikings, the rise of the Carolingians, and the golden age of Islamic rule in Spain. Professor Daileader also explores the contrasting historical theories offered by two extremely influential historians: Edward Gibbon, the English author of the monumental The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, whose explanations closely followed those of the Roman moralists of the 4th and 5th centuries; and Henri Pirenne, the Belgian thinker who injected a newfound emphasis on social and especially economic factors into the analysis of history. You'll see why the era belies its reputation as dark and dismal, but you'll come away with a new appreciation for this once-lost era. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:14:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Early-Middle-Ages-Audiobook/B00DIAW2P0 thebookvoice.com 12:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Early Middle Ages Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Philip Daileader Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 953 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Early Middle Ages - the years from A.D. 650 to 1000 - were crucial to Europe's future social and political development. These 24 lectures trace a journey from Scandinavia across northern and central Europe to the farthest reaches of the Byzantine and Islamic empires, providing an exciting new look an era often simply called the "Dark Ages." Given the period's dismal reputation and its temporal remoteness from the 21st century, you'll be surprised to learn about some of the most challenging questions historians have ever had to tackle: Why did the Roman Empire fall? Why did the ancient world give way to the medieval world? Why did Christian monotheism become the dominant religion in Europe? You'll meet some of the era's exciting figures, such as St. Augustine and Justinian, and you'll consider the extent to which the historical realities of King Arthur and Charlemagne match up to the legends that have become attached to their names. You'll also look at the era's effect on the Vikings, the rise of the Carolingians, and the golden age of Islamic rule in Spain. Professor Daileader also explores the contrasting historical theories offered by two extremely influential historians: Edward Gibbon, the English author of the monumental The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, whose explanations closely followed those of the Roman moralists of the 4th and 5th centuries; and Henri Pirenne, the Belgian thinker who injected a newfound emphasis on social and especially economic factors into the analysis of history. You'll see why the era belies its reputation as dark and dismal, but you'll come away with a new appreciation for this once-lost era. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Early Middle Ages Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Philip Daileader Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 953 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The Early Middle Ages - the years from A.D. 650 to 1000 - were crucial to Europe's future social and political development. These 24 lectures trace a journey from Scandinavia across northern and central Europe to the farthest reaches of the Byzantine and Islamic empires, providing an exciting new look an era often simply called the "Dark Ages." Given the period's dismal reputation and its temporal remoteness from the 21st century, you'll be surprised to learn about some of the most challenging questions historians have ever had to tackle: Why did the Roman Empire fall? Why did the ancient world give way to the medieval world? Why did Christian monotheism become the dominant religion in Europe? You'll meet some of the era's exciting figures, such as St. Augustine and Justinian, and you'll consider the extent to which the historical realities of King Arthur and Charlemagne match up to the legends that have become attached to their names. You'll also look at the era's effect on the Vikings, the rise of the Carolingians, and the golden age of Islamic rule in Spain. Professor Daileader also explores the contrasting historical theories offered by two extremely influential historians: Edward Gibbon, the English author of the monumental The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, whose explanations closely followed those of the Roman moralists of the 4th and 5th centuries; and Henri Pirenne, the Belgian thinker who injected a newfound emphasis on social and especially economic factors into the analysis of history. You'll see why the era belies its reputation as dark and dismal, but you'll come away with a new appreciation for this once-lost era. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Amazing Look at the Transition to the Middle Ages! Any additional comments? This was an excellent read! Professor Philip Daileader is an excellent lecturer and scholar and you probably won't be disappointed by anything you get from him. This lecture series takes you from the late Roman Empire around the time of Constantine and traces the transition of Europe from late antiquity to the middle ages. You will learn about the collapse of Roman rule in the West, the continuation of the Roman empire in the East through the Byzantine rulers, the Barbarian invasions of Western Europe, the rise of Islam, the emergence of the Carolingian Holy Roman Empire, and the eventual splitting off of that empire into what would become the modern states of France and Germany. He covers all major historical events to about 1000AD. If you would like to learn more about how Europe went from a unified Roman empire to the divided and complicated state it is in now, I cannot recommend another resource more highly. You will learn about the foundations of all the modern nation states, including England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This was an invaluable read for me as it helped me connect all of those dots! Also, the professor tries to highlight not just political history, but also cultural, economic, religious, and social aspects of history in his overview. This is part one of a three part series offered by the Great Courses that will take you through the entire middle ages up to the year 1500. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Medieval-World-Audiobook/B00DDU3ALA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Medieval World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Dorsey Armstrong Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1684 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Far from being a time of darkness, the Middle Ages was an essential period in the grand narrative of Western history. But what was it like to actually live in those extraordinary times? Now you can find out. These 36 lectures provide a different perspective on the society and culture of the Middle Ages - one that entrenches you in the daily human experience of living during this underappreciated era. Drawing on history, literature, the arts, technology, and science, these lectures will deepen the way you understand not only the Middle Ages but everything that came afterward: From the Renaissance, to the Enlightenment, to your own world. Filled with amazing insights, this series brings you closer than ever before to life as it was lived and felt. You'll meet the likes of William Caxton, England's first printer who not only printed and distributed a variety of works but also often had to translate them himself; learn about Hugh of Payns and the role of his Knights Templar - organized for the protection of pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem - in the creation of the first modern bank; see how communities dealt with marriage in a time when the church had not yet drawn this institution into its orbit; and much more. Rich with information and period detail (including revealing examples of medieval literature from the English, French, Norse, Icelandic, and Italian worlds), these lectures will dramatically increase your understanding of how lives in the Middle Ages were really lived. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 23:53:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Medieval-World-Audiobook/B00DDU3ALA thebookvoice.com 18:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Medieval World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Dorsey Armstrong Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1684 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Far from being a time of darkness, the Middle Ages was an essential period in the grand narrative of Western history. But what was it like to actually live in those extraordinary times? Now you can find out. These 36 lectures provide a different perspective on the society and culture of the Middle Ages - one that entrenches you in the daily human experience of living during this underappreciated era. Drawing on history, literature, the arts, technology, and science, these lectures will deepen the way you understand not only the Middle Ages but everything that came afterward: From the Renaissance, to the Enlightenment, to your own world. Filled with amazing insights, this series brings you closer than ever before to life as it was lived and felt. You'll meet the likes of William Caxton, England's first printer who not only printed and distributed a variety of works but also often had to translate them himself; learn about Hugh of Payns and the role of his Knights Templar - organized for the protection of pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem - in the creation of the first modern bank; see how communities dealt with marriage in a time when the church had not yet drawn this institution into its orbit; and much more. Rich with information and period detail (including revealing examples of medieval literature from the English, French, Norse, Icelandic, and Italian worlds), these lectures will dramatically increase your understanding of how lives in the Middle Ages were really lived. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Medieval World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Dorsey Armstrong Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1684 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: Far from being a time of darkness, the Middle Ages was an essential period in the grand narrative of Western history. But what was it like to actually live in those extraordinary times? Now you can find out. These 36 lectures provide a different perspective on the society and culture of the Middle Ages - one that entrenches you in the daily human experience of living during this underappreciated era. Drawing on history, literature, the arts, technology, and science, these lectures will deepen the way you understand not only the Middle Ages but everything that came afterward: From the Renaissance, to the Enlightenment, to your own world. Filled with amazing insights, this series brings you closer than ever before to life as it was lived and felt. You'll meet the likes of William Caxton, England's first printer who not only printed and distributed a variety of works but also often had to translate them himself; learn about Hugh of Payns and the role of his Knights Templar - organized for the protection of pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem - in the creation of the first modern bank; see how communities dealt with marriage in a time when the church had not yet drawn this institution into its orbit; and much more. Rich with information and period detail (including revealing examples of medieval literature from the English, French, Norse, Icelandic, and Italian worlds), these lectures will dramatically increase your understanding of how lives in the Middle Ages were really lived. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Prof. Armstrong is an rockstar. Loved her class. Would you consider the audio edition of The Medieval World to be better than the print version? Its a University course, so no print version - and the audio version is awesome. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Medieval World? Many great moments, especially the various debunkings of myths everybody holds about the middle ages. I loved the chapter on the Plague, and how its consequences are explained both in a socio-cultural way and an economic way. What about Professor Dorsey Armstrongs performance did you like? Clear, compelling, energetic. If I could go back to school, I'd love to learn from her. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Its a bit long for one sitting, but I've listened to it for hours in a row. Any additional comments? If you like Prof. Drout's courses from the Modern Scholar, you will love this course. Absolutely a must! As Dorsey Armstrong says, "most people think of the middle ages as a dark period between the Roman Empire and the Renaissance". So did I. But, in this gem of a series, she shows that the Middle Ages is a very interesting and period, full of colorful characters (King Arthur, for example), adventures (the crusades), achievements (the gothic cathedrals) and much, much more. Prof Armstrong's narration is very appealing. She is articulate, warm, funny at times, and her pronunciation is easy to follow. A good start Any additional comments? While I found this book a bit of a disappointment, that is only because of the amount of study I have given this period over my life time. For someone wishing to begin a study of the Medieval period this lecture series is a good start. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Life-of-Greece-Audiobook/B00GM7AZ3M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of Greece Subtitle: The Story of Civilization, Volume 2 Author: Will Durant Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 441 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The second volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize - winning series The Story of Civilization. Volume 2 chronicles the history of ancient Greek civilization. Here Durant tells the whole story of Greece from the days of Crete's vast Aegean empire to the final extirpation of the last remnants of Greek liberty, crushed under the heel of an implacably forward-marching Rome. The dry minutiae of battles and sieges, of tortuous statecraft of tyrant and king, get minor emphasis in what is preeminently a vivid recreation of Greek culture, brought to the listener through the medium of supple, vigorous prose. In this masterful work, listeners will learn about: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Will Durant) Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:30:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Life-of-Greece-Audiobook/B00GM7AZ3M thebookvoice.com 32:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of Greece Subtitle: The Story of Civilization, Volume 2 Author: Will Durant Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 441 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The second volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize - winning series The Story of Civilization. Volume 2 chronicles the history of ancient Greek civilization. Here Durant tells the whole story of Greece from the days of Crete's vast Aegean empire to the final extirpation of the last remnants of Greek liberty, crushed under the heel of an implacably forward-marching Rome. The dry minutiae of battles and sieges, of tortuous statecraft of tyrant and king, get minor emphasis in what is preeminently a vivid recreation of Greek culture, brought to the listener through the medium of supple, vigorous prose. In this masterful work, listeners will learn about: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of Greece Subtitle: The Story of Civilization, Volume 2 Author: Will Durant Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 32 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 441 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: The second volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize - winning series The Story of Civilization. Volume 2 chronicles the history of ancient Greek civilization. Here Durant tells the whole story of Greece from the days of Crete's vast Aegean empire to the final extirpation of the last remnants of Greek liberty, crushed under the heel of an implacably forward-marching Rome. The dry minutiae of battles and sieges, of tortuous statecraft of tyrant and king, get minor emphasis in what is preeminently a vivid recreation of Greek culture, brought to the listener through the medium of supple, vigorous prose. In this masterful work, listeners will learn about: Members Reviews: Great Series Dont be Intimidated by 500 hours I hope many people listen to these first two in the series to encourage Audible to get the rest. This is the second of The Story of Civilization series covering the history of Greece. I had read this in hardback and listened to it on cassette many years ago but enjoyed it every bit as much this third time. The narration annoyed me a bit when I started to listen, it seemed way too slow, but as the book gathered steam and ideas were flying at my head faster than I could cope, I came to appreciate the slower pace. The narration is still slightly dry for my tastes, but after an hour or so I really found the writing came through nicely. The authors tone is really pleasant, making the history human and approachable, ribald, and interesting. This material is perhaps a bit better known that almost every other volume in the series, but I (re)learned more on this third go through than I learn from most books. The material comes from a very western perspective and was written in the forties thus is sometime dated both in research and in political correctness. Nevertheless this is worthwhile reading for almost any adult reader. At over 32 hours this book seemed unbelievably short. This is a sit in your car in the parking lot to finish the chapter good book. After just finishing the first two at over 80 hours, one might think I would be ready for a break from history, but instead I am in a funk at having to wait for the next volume not yet in Audible format. Some dislike the thematic instead of chronological approach to history, but I much prefer it. This story follows the trails of events and ideas and blood through time, then jumps back to another trail seeing some of the same events and characters again from another perspective. Many might hesitate from taking on a 500+ hour series, but I would encourage any adult to give these a try. This series helps put every other book you read, and every news story you hear, in context. It shows both how little, and how much, has changed over the millennia. Studying the parts gives us the whole Durant is history for those who do not like history. He covers the topic mostly by using a thematic approach tied with an overriding narrative. It takes the author a while to get into his own voice, but when he does the book comes alive and the history and the wisdom of the Greeks will live within the listener. He muddles his way through the first six chapters by speculating about pre-Homeric Greece and than using Homer as an authoritative source for history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-High-Middle-Ages-Audiobook/B00DEK3J0Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The High Middle Ages Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Philip Daileader Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 580 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: At the dawn of the last millennium in the year 1000, Europe was one of the world's more stagnant regions - an economically undeveloped, intellectually derivative, and geopolitically passive backwater, with illiteracy, starvation, and disease the norm for almost everyone. Yet only three centuries later, all of this had changed. A newly invigorated cluster of European societies had revived city life, spawned new spiritual and intellectual movements and educational institutions, and had begun, for reasons both sacred and profane, to expand at the expense of neighbors who traditionally had expanded at Europe's expense. This series of 24 lectures, filled with memorable detail, examines how and why Europeans achieved this stunning turnaround. By its conclusion, you will be able to describe and analyze the social, intellectual, religious, and political transformations that set into motion this midsummer epoch of the medieval world - an epoch you will come to know very well through Professor Daileader's vivid descriptions and examinations of its people, including PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 00:20:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-High-Middle-Ages-Audiobook/B00DEK3J0Q thebookvoice.com 12:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The High Middle Ages Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Philip Daileader Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 580 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: At the dawn of the last millennium in the year 1000, Europe was one of the world's more stagnant regions - an economically undeveloped, intellectually derivative, and geopolitically passive backwater, with illiteracy, starvation, and disease the norm for almost everyone. Yet only three centuries later, all of this had changed. A newly invigorated cluster of European societies had revived city life, spawned new spiritual and intellectual movements and educational institutions, and had begun, for reasons both sacred and profane, to expand at the expense of neighbors who traditionally had expanded at Europe's expense. This series of 24 lectures, filled with memorable detail, examines how and why Europeans achieved this stunning turnaround. By its conclusion, you will be able to describe and analyze the social, intellectual, religious, and political transformations that set into motion this midsummer epoch of the medieval world - an epoch you will come to know very well through Professor Daileader's vivid descriptions and examinations of its people, including PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The High Middle Ages Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Philip Daileader Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 580 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: At the dawn of the last millennium in the year 1000, Europe was one of the world's more stagnant regions - an economically undeveloped, intellectually derivative, and geopolitically passive backwater, with illiteracy, starvation, and disease the norm for almost everyone. Yet only three centuries later, all of this had changed. A newly invigorated cluster of European societies had revived city life, spawned new spiritual and intellectual movements and educational institutions, and had begun, for reasons both sacred and profane, to expand at the expense of neighbors who traditionally had expanded at Europe's expense. This series of 24 lectures, filled with memorable detail, examines how and why Europeans achieved this stunning turnaround. By its conclusion, you will be able to describe and analyze the social, intellectual, religious, and political transformations that set into motion this midsummer epoch of the medieval world - an epoch you will come to know very well through Professor Daileader's vivid descriptions and examinations of its people, including PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Wonderful teacher I adore the medieval in any form, but this professor makes a period that is so obscure come alive. He doesn't romanticize the period nor does he belittle it. He inserts humor and quotes that still stick with me. Good, but not his best Of Professor Daileader's Medieval trilogy, this is probably the weakest offering. The reason I say that is mainly because of my own preference for narrative history rather than social/economic history, of which this course embraces mostly the latter. That being said, I still highly recommend this course for anyone interested in the period. Daileader's delivery is highly entertaining and he even injects a fair amount of humor to the lectures. Start with the Early Middle Ages though, since I think that is perhaps the best in the trilogy. Great overview of an overlooked period What's particularly great about this course is how the professor contextualizes this portion of history, which often gets overlooked by historians and students in favor of the more active Renaissance years in Europe. Despite this, the professor constantly reminds the listener what the lasting impacts of certain events are, which is especially helpful for listeners who go on to other lectures about Early Modern European history and such. The professor clearly takes this era seriously and delivers a nuanced description of the era. You can tell this is important work for him. Pleasantly surprised Where does The High Middle Ages rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? In the category of History, this is one of my favorites. I only purchased this to give me some background to help me appreciate current history. I expected a dry, boring lecture, but was surprised to find that it held my interest throughout. I've also listened to The Early Middle Ages, which I found just okay. This one is the more interesting. What did you like best about this story? I most appreciated that this was not so much a history of battles and personalities, but more an anthropological survey of how our social, political and religious institutions evolved to what they are today. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/From-Babylon-to-Timbuktu-Audiobook/B073D9P9YZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Babylon to Timbuktu Subtitle: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black Hebrews Author: Rudolph R. Windsor Narrator: Joseph Kent Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-17 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This carefully researched audiobook is a significant addition to this vital fold of knowledge. It sets forth, in fascinating detail, the history, from earliest recorded times, of the black races of the Middle East and Africa. ©2017 BN Publishing (P)2017 BN Publishing bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rudolph R. Windsor) Fri, 30 Jun 2017 02:39:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/From-Babylon-to-Timbuktu-Audiobook/B073D9P9YZ thebookvoice.com 04:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Babylon to Timbuktu Subtitle: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black Hebrews Author: Rudolph R. Windsor Narrator: Joseph Kent Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-17 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This carefully researched audiobook is a significant addition to this vital fold of knowledge. It sets forth, in fascinating detail, the history, from earliest recorded times, of the black races of the Middle East and Africa. ©2017 BN Publishing (P)2017 BN Publishing Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/73/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Babylon to Timbuktu Subtitle: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black Hebrews Author: Rudolph R. Windsor Narrator: Joseph Kent Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-17 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: History, Ancient Publisher's Summary: This carefully researched audiobook is a significant addition to this vital fold of knowledge. It sets forth, in fascinating detail, the history, from earliest recorded times, of the black races of the Middle East and Africa. ©2017 BN Publishing (P)2017 BN Publishing Members Reviews: greatness greatness in a book, alot of insight from the past, to help future Generations, salute Very Insightful Amazing research created this book. I love the way historic events coincide and eventuate in logical explanations for several phenomena. I'm gonna reread with a bible and a map at hand. good story bad reader The reader of this book stumbled a total of 8 times and on the fifth time he actually drops the F bomb!? highly unprofessional and even more so for the editor who left the stumbles in the audio book! The grade of the book itself is of high value with all of the treasured information poured in to this masterpiece however the grade of this book has to be reduced because of its poor performer and poor editor. still I would, despite the flubs, highly recommend this book if you don't have the time to actually buy the hard copy. Narrator unprofessional Narrator stumbles and drops an F bomb in chapter 8 around 24:05. This is very unprofessional and should not have been tolerated or published. Additionally, there are many mispronunciations and the narrator seems rushed and uninterested in the content. I will be very hesitant about listening to any other titles by this narrator, Joseph Kent. Find other Authors This Author has put a black face on white lies. He was probably supported by the same people that he alleges to correct.