Bestsellers
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Mythos
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,685
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,394
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,391
Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing
- By Kindle Customer on 2019-10-04
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Alexander the Great
- Written by: Philip Freeman
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 185
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 155
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Story5 out of 5 stars 154
Alexander was born into the royal family of Macedonia, the kingdom that would soon rule over Greece. Tutored as a boy by Aristotle, Alexander had an inquisitive mind....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Edifying
- By Langer MD on 2021-08-03
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The History of the Ancient World
- From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
- Written by: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 191
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 157
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 157
A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Iffy narration, abrupt ending
- By Micah Clark on 2020-09-07
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Heroes
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 693
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 587
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Story5 out of 5 stars 585
In the newest installment of the best-selling series Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great stories wonderfully told
- By Valerie on 2020-11-22
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Divine Might
- Goddesses in Greek Myth
- Written by: Natalie Haynes
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12
Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By Kirsty Phillips on 2024-01-18
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Troy
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 352
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 296
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Story5 out of 5 stars 294
In this brilliant conclusion to his best-selling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you with all of my heart Stephen!
- By Ogopogo on 2021-11-24
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Mythos
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,685
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,394
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,391
Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing
- By Kindle Customer on 2019-10-04
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Alexander the Great
- Written by: Philip Freeman
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 185
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 155
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Story5 out of 5 stars 154
Alexander was born into the royal family of Macedonia, the kingdom that would soon rule over Greece. Tutored as a boy by Aristotle, Alexander had an inquisitive mind....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Edifying
- By Langer MD on 2021-08-03
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The History of the Ancient World
- From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
- Written by: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 191
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 157
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 157
A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Iffy narration, abrupt ending
- By Micah Clark on 2020-09-07
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Heroes
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 693
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 587
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Story5 out of 5 stars 585
In the newest installment of the best-selling series Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great stories wonderfully told
- By Valerie on 2020-11-22
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Divine Might
- Goddesses in Greek Myth
- Written by: Natalie Haynes
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12
Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By Kirsty Phillips on 2024-01-18
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Troy
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- Written by: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 352
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 296
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Story5 out of 5 stars 294
In this brilliant conclusion to his best-selling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you with all of my heart Stephen!
- By Ogopogo on 2021-11-24
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Bronze Age Mindset
- Written by: Bronze Age Pervert
- Narrated by: Adam Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 60
Bronze Age Pervert explains that ancient man had something you have lost: confidence in his instincts and strength, knowledge in his blood. BAP shows how the Bronze Age mind-set can set you free and help you embark on the path of power....
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Exhortation for the Men of Our Age
- By Connor on 2020-01-12
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The Peloponnesian War
- Written by: Thucydides
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 26 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19
Historians universally agree that Thucydides was the greatest historian who has ever lived, and that his story of the Peloponnesian conflict is a marvel of forensic science and fine literature....
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2 out of 5 stars
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labeling of chapters is poor.
- By Lea on 2019-01-27
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Alexander the Great
- His Life and His Mysterious Death
- Written by: Anthony Everitt
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5
What can we learn from the stunning rise and mysterious death of the ancient world’s greatest conqueror? An acclaimed biographer reconstructs the life of Alexander the Great in this magisterial revisionist portrait....
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The Persian Expedition
- Written by: Xenophon
- Narrated by: Pat Bottino
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Xenophon, after being exiled from Athens, spent the last years of his life hunting, writing, and recalling in his books the great days of the Persian expedition....
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The Rise of Athens
- The Story of the World's Greatest Civilization
- Written by: Anthony Everitt
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8
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Story5 out of 5 stars 8
Filled with tales of adventure and astounding reversals of fortune, The Rise of Athens celebrates the city-state that transformed the world....
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5 out of 5 stars
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A solid introduction
- By Matt on 2019-07-09
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Pandora's Jar
- Women in the Greek Myths
- Written by: Natalie Haynes
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 86
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 73
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Story5 out of 5 stars 73
The tellers of Greek myths—historically men—have routinely sidelined the female characters....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fan freaking tasting
- By loralou on 2023-05-19
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Philip and Alexander
- Kings and Conquerors
- Written by: Adrian Goldsworthy
- Narrated by: Neil Dickson
- Length: 20 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
This definitive biography of one of history's most influential father-son duos tells the story of two rulers who gripped the world - and their rise and fall from power....
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5 out of 5 stars
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excellent read
- By jeff olasz on 2021-06-06
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Greek Mythology
- The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology
- Written by: Liv Albert
- Narrated by: Liv Albert
- Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9
Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology - from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between....
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5 out of 5 stars
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So great!
- By Jonny on 2023-03-26
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The Peloponnesian War
- Written by: Donald Kagan
- Narrated by: Bill Wallace
- Length: 19 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7
For almost three decades at the end of the fifth century BC the ancient world was torn apart in a conflict that was, within its historical context, as dramatic, divisive, and destructive as the great world wars of the 20th century.....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully written & read
- By Olivier Organowski on 2023-05-02
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The Greek Revolution and the Violent Birth of Nationalism
- A New History
- Written by: Yanni Kotsonis
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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This panoramic book shows how the Greek Revolution was a demographic upheaval more consequential than the overthrow of a ruler.
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Xenophon's Cyrus the Great
- The Arts of Leadership and War
- Written by: Larry Hedrick
- Narrated by: Rory Barnett
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7
A new generation of listeners, including business executives and managers, military officers, and government officials, can now learn about and benefit from Cyrus the Great's extraordinary achievements, which exceeded all other leaders' throughout antiquity....
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The Wisdom of Life
- Written by: Arthur Schopenhauer
- Narrated by: Christopher Turner
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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Arthur Schopenhauer's "The Wisdom of Life" is a compelling exploration into the nature of happiness and fulfillment.
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Masters of Command
- Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar, and the Genius of Leadership
- Written by: Barry Strauss
- Narrated by: Michael Prichard
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2
Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar: Each was a master of war. Each had to look beyond the battlefield to decide whom to fight and why....
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The Ancient City
- A Study on the Religion, Laws, and Institutions of Ancient Greece and Rome
- Written by: Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
This amazing analysis of family and religious life among the ancient Greeks and Romans is the key to understanding ancient Mediterranean civilizations....
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Atlantis and Lemuria
- Written by: Rudolf Steiner
- Narrated by: Lomakayu
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
Rudolf Steiner uses the history of Atlantis and Lemuria to discuss the esoteric evolution of man. He covers in more detail what is suggested in An Outline of Occult Science. There was a time when a continent called Atlantis still lay between Europe and America....
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Mythology
- Written by: Edith Hamilton
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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....
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5 out of 5 stars
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the amount of stories told and the commitment to get them right.
- By Anonymous User on 2024-07-21
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The Iliad
- Written by: Homer, Richmond Lattimore - translator
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 22 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
The great legacy of The Iliad is its shattering revelation of what it means to be human in the face of life's uncertainty and fleeting mortality....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very Well Done
- By Hmackdad on 2019-01-10
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Histories
- Written by: Herodotus
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 27 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
In this, the first prose history in European civilization, Herodotus describes the growth of the Persian Empire with force, authority, and style....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining
- By scottrs on 2018-11-16
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Alexander at the End of the World
- The Forgotten Final Years of Alexander the Great
- Written by: Rachel Kousser
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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By 330 B.C.E., Alexander the Great had reached the pinnacle of success. Or so it seemed. He had defeated the Persian ruler Darius III and seized the capital city of Persepolis. His exhausted and traumatized soldiers were ready to return home to Macedonia.
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The Greek Way
- Written by: Edith Hamilton
- Narrated by: Nadia May
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 5
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Story4 out of 5 stars 5
The Greek Way interprets their meaning and brings a realization of the refuge and strength the past can be to us....
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The History of Rome: The Complete Works
- Written by: Titus Livy, Cyrus Edmunds - translator, William A. McDevitte - translator
- Narrated by: Alastair Cameron
- Length: 89 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 3
The History of Rome is a must-have for anyone interested in ancient history and the Roman era. With colorful detail and intriguing insight, Titus brings to life some of the most turbulent times in human history....
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4 out of 5 stars
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A classic but had errors
- By Alexandre Lariviere on 2021-10-02
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The Emperor's Exile
- The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller
- Written by: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story5 out of 5 stars 33
Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro, hardened veterans of the Roman army, have faced the empire's enemies from Britannia to Parthia, from Hispania to Judea....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Always a great adventure!
- By Jeff Blizzard on 2023-03-15
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Göbekli Tepe and Derinkuyu
- The History of Ancient Anatolia’s Most Unique Sites
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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The Neolithic period came before the Bronze Age and is generally regarded as the final subdivision of the Stone Age.
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The New Testament in Its World: Part 1
- An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians
- Written by: N. T. Wright, Michael F. Bird
- Narrated by: Richard Littledale
- Length: 25 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A listenable, two-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright.