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The Queer Thing About Sin

SHORTLISTED FOR FOYLES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025

par Harry Tanner ...

Lu par Harry Tanner ...

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8 heure 31 min

Bloomsbury presents The Queer Thing About Sin, written and read by Harry Tanner'BOLD AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN' TOM HOLLAND'MY GOD, THIS BOOK IS NEEDED. HISTORY HAS NEVER SEEMED MORE ALIVE...' RUSSELL T DAVIESA gripping new journey through ancient history, uncovering the origins of homophobia and the untold stories of those who dared to love.In the early days of ancient Greece, queer ... ... En savoir plus

$20.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Queer Thing About Sin, written and read by Harry Tanner'BOLD AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN' TOM HOLLAND'MY GOD, THIS BOOK IS NEEDED. HISTORY HAS NEVER SEEMED MORE ALIVE...' RUSSELL T DAVIESA gripping new journey through ancient history, uncovering the origins of homophobia and the untold stories of those who dared to love.In the early days of ancient Greece, queer ...
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Talking Classics

The Shock of the Old

par Mary Beard ...

Lu par Mary Beard ...

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5 heure 38 min

The incomparable Mary Beard is back, and she’s talking all things classics.Why the ongoing fascination with the ancient world? This witty, approachable book asks why—for better or (sometimes) worse—antiquity continues to exert such a powerful hold on the contemporary imagination. Recalling a formative childhood encounter with a four-thousand-year-old piece of bread in a museum, Beard introduces ... En savoir plus

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The incomparable Mary Beard is back, and she’s talking all things classics.Why the ongoing fascination with the ancient world? This witty, approachable book asks why—for better or (sometimes) worse—antiquity continues to exert such a powerful hold on the contemporary imagination. Recalling a formative childhood encounter with a four-thousand-year-old piece of bread in a museum, Beard introduces
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Mythos

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

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15 heure 26 min

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.• Each adventure is ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.• Each adventure is
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Athens and Sparta

The Rivalry That Shaped Ancient Greece

par Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Lu par Mark Elstob ...

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20 heure 15 min

From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities.No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the Persians, the only superpower of that age. Yet later, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the ... En savoir plus

$58.99 CAD

From an award-winning historian, the definitive history of classical Greece and the rivalry between its two greatest cities.No period has more profoundly influenced the Western world than classical Greece, and at its center stood two cities: Athens and Sparta. Side by side, they beat the Persians, the only superpower of that age. Yet later, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the
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Alexandria

The City that Changed the World: 'Monumental' – Daily Telegraph

par Islam Issa ...

Lu par Islam Issa ...

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20 heure 15 min

An original, authoritative and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day.My dad had always told me about our city's magnificence, and as I looked at the new library in Alexandria it finally hit home. This is no ordinary library, I reflected. And this is no ordinary city.Combining rigorous research with myth and folklore, Alexandria is an au... ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

An original, authoritative and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day.My dad had always told me about our city's magnificence, and as I looked at the new library in Alexandria it finally hit home. This is no ordinary library, I reflected. And this is no ordinary city.Combining rigorous research with myth and folklore, Alexandria is an au...
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The New Testament in Its World: Part 1

An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians

par N. T. Wright, Michael F. Bird ...

Lu par Richard Littledale ...

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25 heure 27 min

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.An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early ... En savoir plus

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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.An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early
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Pandora's Jar

Women in the Greek Myths

par Natalie Haynes ...

Lu par Natalie Haynes ...

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9 heure 24 min

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the ... En savoir plus

$36.99 CAD

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the
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Troy

The Greek Myths Reimagined

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

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11 heure 1 min

In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War.Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. Troy is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid emotion. Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen, ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War.Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. Troy is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid emotion. Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen,
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Odyssey

The Greek Myths Reimagined

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

Collections series Stephen Fry's Greek Myths
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10 heure 37 min

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring ... En savoir plus

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The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring
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Heroes

The Greek Myths Reimagined

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

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15 heure 1 min

In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts.• ... En savoir plus

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In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts.•
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Mythology

par Edith Hamilton ...

Lu par Suzanne Toren ...

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14 heure 34 min

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human ... En savoir plus

$41.99 CAD

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human
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The Story of Greece and Rome

par Tony Spawforth ...

Lu par Steven Crossley ...

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16 heure 7 min

The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story ... En savoir plus

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The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story
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The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World

par Phillip Campbell ...

Lu par Kevin Gallagher ...

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8 heure 40 min

Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the ... En savoir plus

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Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the
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The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself

The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times

par Robin Reames ...

Lu par Kim Niemi ...

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9 heure 40 min

The discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand years. Only recently has its perceived importance faded.In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today's polarized political climate, we should all care deeply about learning rhetoric. Drawing on examples ranging from the destructive ancient Greek demagogue Alcibiades to modern-day ... En savoir plus

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The discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand years. Only recently has its perceived importance faded.In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today's polarized political climate, we should all care deeply about learning rhetoric. Drawing on examples ranging from the destructive ancient Greek demagogue Alcibiades to modern-day
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Eine kurze Geschichte Alexanders des Großen: Die Feldzüge, die die antike Welt veränderten

par Frank Witt ...

Lu par Frank Witt ...

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2 heure 25 min

Erlebe in dieser packenden Militärgeschichte den grenzenlosen Ehrgeiz, der die antike Welt für immer veränderte. Perfekt für das konzentrierte Zuhören beim Pendeln, bietet diese fesselnde Chronik eine dramatische Reise durch zersplitterte Reiche und erbarmungslose Schlachtfelder. Lass dich von der epischen Atmosphäre mitreißen, während geniale Strategien alte Ordnungen zerschmettern und ein neues ... En savoir plus

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Erlebe in dieser packenden Militärgeschichte den grenzenlosen Ehrgeiz, der die antike Welt für immer veränderte. Perfekt für das konzentrierte Zuhören beim Pendeln, bietet diese fesselnde Chronik eine dramatische Reise durch zersplitterte Reiche und erbarmungslose Schlachtfelder. Lass dich von der epischen Atmosphäre mitreißen, während geniale Strategien alte Ordnungen zerschmettern und ein neues
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Eine kurze Geschichte des Trojanischen Krieges: Der sagenumwobene Konflikt hinter Homers Epos

par Henning Löffler ...

Lu par Henning Löffler ...

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2 heure 19 min

Ergründe den mythischen und historischen Kern des Kampfes um Troja in dieser fesselnden antiken Geschichtsanalyse. Wenn du dein Wissen über vergangene Kulturen beim täglichen Pendeln erweitern möchtest, liefert dir diese kompakte Erzählung den perfekten Mix aus dramatischer Sage und archäologischer Realität.Tauche tief in die faszinierende Welt der späten Bronzezeit ein und erlebe, wie sich an den ... En savoir plus

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Ergründe den mythischen und historischen Kern des Kampfes um Troja in dieser fesselnden antiken Geschichtsanalyse. Wenn du dein Wissen über vergangene Kulturen beim täglichen Pendeln erweitern möchtest, liefert dir diese kompakte Erzählung den perfekten Mix aus dramatischer Sage und archäologischer Realität.Tauche tief in die faszinierende Welt der späten Bronzezeit ein und erlebe, wie sich an den
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Near East in the Iron Age, The: The History of the Kingdoms that Dominated the Region after the End of the Bronze Age

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Victoria Woodson ...

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14 heure 8 min

The Iron Age stands as one of the most transformative periods in the history of the ancient Near East, a time when societies were reshaped by technological innovation, political upheaval, and cultural reinvention. Beginning around 1200 BCE, the collapse of the Bronze Age world brought an end to centuries-old systems of international trade, diplomacy, and imperial control. Great cities were ... En savoir plus

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The Iron Age stands as one of the most transformative periods in the history of the ancient Near East, a time when societies were reshaped by technological innovation, political upheaval, and cultural reinvention. Beginning around 1200 BCE, the collapse of the Bronze Age world brought an end to centuries-old systems of international trade, diplomacy, and imperial control. Great cities were
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Die Griechische Mythologie: Eine fesselnde Einführung in die Welt der griechischen Mythen, Götter und Göttinnen

par Billy Wellman ...

Lu par Marko Kraft ...

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5 heure 59 min

Die griechische Mythologie beeinflusst uns noch heute. Wussten Sie zum Beispiel, dass der Name der berühmten Sportmarke Nike ursprünglich vom Namen der griechischen Göttin des Sieges abgeleitet worden ist?Die griechische Mythologie gehört zweifellos zu den bekanntesten Legenden der Welt. Wie die meisten Menschen hatten auch die Olympier mit einer Vielzahl von Familiendramen zu kämpfen. Dieses Buch ... En savoir plus

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Die griechische Mythologie beeinflusst uns noch heute. Wussten Sie zum Beispiel, dass der Name der berühmten Sportmarke Nike ursprünglich vom Namen der griechischen Göttin des Sieges abgeleitet worden ist?Die griechische Mythologie gehört zweifellos zu den bekanntesten Legenden der Welt. Wie die meisten Menschen hatten auch die Olympier mit einer Vielzahl von Familiendramen zu kämpfen. Dieses Buch
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Alexander the Great

A Life from Beginning to End

par Hourly History ...

Lu par Jimmy Kieffer ...

Collections series Military Biographies
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59 min

Alexander the Great. A boy, groomed for greatness from the earliest age, who would put his stamp on the world for generations to come. A man who sought immortality and achieved it in just ten years. A soldier whose genius for strategy and tactics is still studied in the modern world. A ruler who understood how to win the hearts and minds of his subjects. This is the story of a Titan of the ancient ... En savoir plus

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Alexander the Great. A boy, groomed for greatness from the earliest age, who would put his stamp on the world for generations to come. A man who sought immortality and achieved it in just ten years. A soldier whose genius for strategy and tactics is still studied in the modern world. A ruler who understood how to win the hearts and minds of his subjects. This is the story of a Titan of the ancient
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By Land and By Sea

The Persian Wars and the Birth of Classical Greece

par Jeremy McInerney ...

Lu par Nigel Patterson ...

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11 heure

Many who champion the idea of "Western Civilization" have only the loosest grasp of its history and of the Persian Wars, often portrayed as the heroic defense of "Western" values. Popular narratives frame these wars as East versus West, Greeks versus barbarians, with Greeks cast as defenders of freedom and Persians as cruel despots. This view echoes in pop culture, from textbooks to the graphic ... En savoir plus

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Many who champion the idea of "Western Civilization" have only the loosest grasp of its history and of the Persian Wars, often portrayed as the heroic defense of "Western" values. Popular narratives frame these wars as East versus West, Greeks versus barbarians, with Greeks cast as defenders of freedom and Persians as cruel despots. This view echoes in pop culture, from textbooks to the graphic
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American Odyssey

What an Ancient Story Reveals about Our Divided Souls

par Patrick J. Deneen ...

Lu par Layne Idhe ...

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5 heure 13 min

How the Odyssey illuminates the two sides of the American mind, from one of our most influential cultural commentators.The Odyssey is among the oldest-known written works. Yet it is somehow profoundly contemporary. Its themes are inescapably human: the desire to strike out for new adventures; the aspiration to be more than human; the temptation to wallow in beastlike torpor; the impulse to exact ... En savoir plus

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How the Odyssey illuminates the two sides of the American mind, from one of our most influential cultural commentators.The Odyssey is among the oldest-known written works. Yet it is somehow profoundly contemporary. Its themes are inescapably human: the desire to strike out for new adventures; the aspiration to be more than human; the temptation to wallow in beastlike torpor; the impulse to exact
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Sparta’s First Attic War

The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta, 478–446 BC

par Paul A. Rahe ...

Lu par Paul A. Rahe ...

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10 heure 58 min

Winner of the 2019 Stratfor Book Award for Geopolitical AnalysisA companion volume to The Spartan Regime and The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta that explores the collapse of the Spartan‑Athenian allianceDuring the Persian Wars, Sparta and Athens worked in tandem to defeat what was, in terms of relative resources and power, the greatest empire in human history. For the decade and a half that ... En savoir plus

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Winner of the 2019 Stratfor Book Award for Geopolitical AnalysisA companion volume to The Spartan Regime and The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta that explores the collapse of the Spartan‑Athenian allianceDuring the Persian Wars, Sparta and Athens worked in tandem to defeat what was, in terms of relative resources and power, the greatest empire in human history. For the decade and a half that
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Alexander the Great: Conqueror, King of Macedonia, and Architect of the Hellenistic World

An Audiobook on the Life, Legacy, and Conquests of Alexander the Great – A Comprehensive Biography

par Brian M. Sparks ...

Lu par Brian M. Sparks ...

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3 heure 20 min

Alexander the Great: Conqueror, King of Macedonia, and Architect of the Hellenistic World is an engaging audiobook that explores the life, conquests, and lasting impact of Alexander the Great. This Alexander the Great biography follows his journey from a young prince in Macedonia to one of the most legendary military leaders in history.If you’re searching for an Alexander the Great audiobook that ... En savoir plus

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Alexander the Great: Conqueror, King of Macedonia, and Architect of the Hellenistic World is an engaging audiobook that explores the life, conquests, and lasting impact of Alexander the Great. This Alexander the Great biography follows his journey from a young prince in Macedonia to one of the most legendary military leaders in history.If you’re searching for an Alexander the Great audiobook that
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Fall of Rome, The: The History and Legacy of the Western Roman Empire’s Collapse in the 5th Century

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par KC Wayman ...

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2 heure 14 min

For the people of the ancient Mediterranean and beyond, the city of Rome had been a symbol of power for centuries, and entering the early 5th century CE, the Eternal City hadn’t been taken by an enemy force since the Gauls had done it about 800 years, an unheard of period of tranquility in a world wracked with almost constant warfare.Thus, when the Visigoths, whom the Romans considered uncultured ... En savoir plus

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For the people of the ancient Mediterranean and beyond, the city of Rome had been a symbol of power for centuries, and entering the early 5th century CE, the Eternal City hadn’t been taken by an enemy force since the Gauls had done it about 800 years, an unheard of period of tranquility in a world wracked with almost constant warfare.Thus, when the Visigoths, whom the Romans considered uncultured
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