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A War Like No Other

How the Athenians and Spartans Fought the Peloponnesian War

by Victor Davis Hanson ...

Narrated by Bob Souer ...

Unabridged

13 hours 58 min

Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Hanson compellingly portrays the ways Athens and Sparta fought on land and sea, in city and countryside, ... Read more

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Victor Davis Hanson has given us painstakingly researched and pathbreaking accounts of wars ranging from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. Now he juxtaposes an ancient conflict with our most urgent modern concerns to create his most engrossing work to date, A War Like No Other.Hanson compellingly portrays the ways Athens and Sparta fought on land and sea, in city and countryside,
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Mythos

by Stephen Fry ...

Narrated by Stephen Fry ...

Unabridged

15 hours 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 ... Read more

$28.00 USD

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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The Story of Greece and Rome

by Tony Spawforth ...

Narrated by Steven Crossley ...

Unabridged

16 hours 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
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Anábase

A Expedição dos Dez Mil

by Xenofonte ...

Narrated by Luis Matias ...

Unabridged

8 hours 48 min

No ano 401 antes de Cristo, um grupo de soldados gregos marcha até ao interior do império persa. Os gregos, em número aproximado a dez mil, integram o exército de Ciro, irmão do rei persa Artaxerxes II, e participam numa guerra civil entre os dois.Os exércitos de ambos os irmãos defrontam-se em setembro de 401 a.C. na planície de Cunaxa, perto de Babilónia, no atual Iraque. Nessa batalha, apesar ... Read more

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No ano 401 antes de Cristo, um grupo de soldados gregos marcha até ao interior do império persa. Os gregos, em número aproximado a dez mil, integram o exército de Ciro, irmão do rei persa Artaxerxes II, e participam numa guerra civil entre os dois.Os exércitos de ambos os irmãos defrontam-se em setembro de 401 a.C. na planície de Cunaxa, perto de Babilónia, no atual Iraque. Nessa batalha, apesar
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Penelope’s Bones

A New History of Homer’s World through the Women Written Out of It

by Emily Hauser ...

Narrated by Emily Hauser ...

Unabridged

16 hours 22 min

Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey**.**Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored over endlessly in the past three millennia. But these are not just tales about heroic men. There are scor ... Read more

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Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey**.**Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored over endlessly in the past three millennia. But these are not just tales about heroic men. There are scor
... Read more
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The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World

by Phillip Campbell ...

Narrated by Kevin Gallagher ...

Unabridged

8 hours 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
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Odyssey

The Greek Myths Reimagined

by Stephen Fry ...

Narrated by Stephen Fry ...

Series series Stephen Fry's Greek Myths
Unabridged

10 hours 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 ... Read more

$28.00 USD

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
... Read more
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Heroes

The Greek Myths Reimagined

by Stephen Fry ...

Narrated by Stephen Fry ...

Unabridged

15 hours 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.• ... Read more

$28.00 USD

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.•
... Read more
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Troy

The Greek Myths Reimagined

by Stephen Fry ...

Narrated by Stephen Fry ...

Unabridged

11 hours 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, ... Read more

$28.00 USD

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,
... Read more
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Mythology

by Edith Hamilton ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

14 hours 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 ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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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Pandora's Jar

Women in the Greek Myths

by Natalie Haynes ...

Narrated by Natalie Haynes ...

Unabridged

9 hours 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 ... Read more

$28.99 USD

“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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Killer of Men

by Christian Cameron ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Long War
Unabridged

19 hours 18 min

In the epic clash of Greece and Persia, a hero is forged - a monumental novel from the author of the Tyrant series.Arimnestos is a farm boy when war breaks out between the citizens of his native Plataea and their overbearing neighbours, Thebes. Standing in the battle line for the first time, alongside his father and brother, he shares in a famous and unlikely victory. But after being knocked ... Read more

$24.99 USD

In the epic clash of Greece and Persia, a hero is forged - a monumental novel from the author of the Tyrant series.Arimnestos is a farm boy when war breaks out between the citizens of his native Plataea and their overbearing neighbours, Thebes. Standing in the battle line for the first time, alongside his father and brother, he shares in a famous and unlikely victory. But after being knocked
... Read more
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The New Testament in Its World: Part 1

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

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

Narrated by Richard Littledale ...

Unabridged

25 hours 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 ... Read more

$53.99 USD

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
... Read more
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Oh My Gods

A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths

by Philip Freeman ...

Narrated by Traber Burns ...

Unabridged

13 hours 12 min

From acclaimed writer and scholar Philip Freeman, a contemporary retelling of classic Greek and Roman mythology.The Greek and Roman myths have never died out; in fact they are as relevant today as ever in their sharp observations about human nature. For thousands of years they have inspired plays, operas, and paintings; today they live on in movies and video games.Oh My Gods is a contemporary ... Read more

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From acclaimed writer and scholar Philip Freeman, a contemporary retelling of classic Greek and Roman mythology.The Greek and Roman myths have never died out; in fact they are as relevant today as ever in their sharp observations about human nature. For thousands of years they have inspired plays, operas, and paintings; today they live on in movies and video games.Oh My Gods is a contemporary
... Read more
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Byzantium

The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire

by Judith Herrin ...

Narrated by Phyllida Nash ...

Unabridged

16 hours 14 min

A classic book now available on audioWith narration by Phyllida Nash, who gives a captivating account of the legendary empire that made the modern Western world possibleByzantium. The name evokes grandeur and exoticism—gold, cunning, and complexity. In this unique book, Judith Herrin unveils the riches of a quite different civilization. Avoiding a standard chronological account of the Byzantine ... Read more

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A classic book now available on audioWith narration by Phyllida Nash, who gives a captivating account of the legendary empire that made the modern Western world possibleByzantium. The name evokes grandeur and exoticism—gold, cunning, and complexity. In this unique book, Judith Herrin unveils the riches of a quite different civilization. Avoiding a standard chronological account of the Byzantine
... Read more
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Athens and Sparta

The Rivalry That Shaped Ancient Greece

by Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

20 hours 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 ... Read more

$44.99 USD

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
... Read more
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Norse Mythology Made Simple

Short Stories of Odin, Thor, Loki, and the Nine Realms

by Johnny Nelson ...

Narrated by Myriam Berger ...

Unabridged

59 min

Step into the storm-forged world of Norse legends with Norse Mythology Made Simple: Short Stories of Odin, Thor, Loki, and the Nine Realms. In just one immersive hour, this expertly narrated audiobook brings the raw, epic power of ancient Scandinavian myths to life through vivid storytelling that’s faithful to the original tales passed down in the Poetic Edda, Prose Edda, and centuries of ... Read more

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Step into the storm-forged world of Norse legends with Norse Mythology Made Simple: Short Stories of Odin, Thor, Loki, and the Nine Realms. In just one immersive hour, this expertly narrated audiobook brings the raw, epic power of ancient Scandinavian myths to life through vivid storytelling that’s faithful to the original tales passed down in the Poetic Edda, Prose Edda, and centuries of
... Read more
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Brief History of the State of Zeus at Olympia, A

by KJ Smith ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - A Brief History of - Wonders of the World
Unabridged

17 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of the Statue of Zeus at OlympiaA Brief History of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia brings to life the awe-inspiring tale of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—a masterpiece of artistry and devotion that once stood at the heart of Greek civilization. This book unravels the mysteries surrounding the colossal gold-and-ivory statue ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of the Statue of Zeus at OlympiaA Brief History of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia brings to life the awe-inspiring tale of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—a masterpiece of artistry and devotion that once stood at the heart of Greek civilization. This book unravels the mysteries surrounding the colossal gold-and-ivory statue
... Read more
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The Classical World

An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian

by Robin Lane Fox ...

Narrated by Derek Perkins ...

Unabridged

23 hours 48 min

The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architecture, drama and epic, philosophy and politics—these are the foundations of Western civilization. In The Classical World, eminent classicist Robin Lane Fox brilliantly chronicles this vast sweep of history from Homer to the reign of Augustus. From the ... Read more

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The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architecture, drama and epic, philosophy and politics—these are the foundations of Western civilization. In The Classical World, eminent classicist Robin Lane Fox brilliantly chronicles this vast sweep of history from Homer to the reign of Augustus. From the
... Read more
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Heliopolis: The History and Legacy of Ancient Egypt's Cult Center for the Sun God Atum

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Jim Johnston ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

The city of Heliopolis was one of ancient Egypt’s most important religious centers, the focus of the civilization’s solar cult, and a destination for pilgrims for nearly 3,000 years. It was at Heliopolis where Egyptian priests developed one of Egypt’s three major creation myths, which, like any aspect of a culture that survived for as long as Egypt’s did, evolved throughout the centuries. ... Read more

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The city of Heliopolis was one of ancient Egypt’s most important religious centers, the focus of the civilization’s solar cult, and a destination for pilgrims for nearly 3,000 years. It was at Heliopolis where Egyptian priests developed one of Egypt’s three major creation myths, which, like any aspect of a culture that survived for as long as Egypt’s did, evolved throughout the centuries.
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Gods Before Olympus: The True Origins of Greek Mythology

by AJ Carmichael ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Anya G ...

Series Audiobook 16 - Ancient Greece: Rise of Cities, Rise of Gods
Unabridged

16 hours 56 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Before the reign of Zeus, before the rise of Olympus, there was a deeper, darker world of primordial forces and forgotten gods—where Chaos gave birth to existence, Earth rose from the void, and the first powers of the universe struggled for dominance. In this sweeping exploration inspired by Hesiod and the ancient traditions he preserved, Gods Before ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Before the reign of Zeus, before the rise of Olympus, there was a deeper, darker world of primordial forces and forgotten gods—where Chaos gave birth to existence, Earth rose from the void, and the first powers of the universe struggled for dominance. In this sweeping exploration inspired by Hesiod and the ancient traditions he preserved, Gods Before
... Read more
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Concise History of the Macedonian Empire, A: The Rise and Fall of Alexander the Great

by Adrian Rousseau ...

Narrated by Adrian Rousseau ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Master ancient history and military strategy through the dramatic rise and explosive fall of a world-spanning empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this fast-paced biographical epic plunges you into the tense political maneuvering of classical antiquity. Experience the cinematic sweep of a marginal kingdom transforming into an unstoppable military force.Transform your focused learning time with ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master ancient history and military strategy through the dramatic rise and explosive fall of a world-spanning empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this fast-paced biographical epic plunges you into the tense political maneuvering of classical antiquity. Experience the cinematic sweep of a marginal kingdom transforming into an unstoppable military force.Transform your focused learning time with
... Read more
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Seven Against Thebes

The Quest of the Original Magnificent Seven

by Stephen Dando-Collins ...

Narrated by Gildart Jackson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

In the thirteenth century BC, a quarter of a century before the Trojan War, seven Greek warrior heroes went against the Greek city of Thebes to restore one of their number to the throne of his father, the famous King Oedipus. Several children of those seven heroes would later take part in the siege of Troy. This adventure was equal in the minds of Greeks and Romans with the siege of Troy as told ... Read more

$24.99 USD

In the thirteenth century BC, a quarter of a century before the Trojan War, seven Greek warrior heroes went against the Greek city of Thebes to restore one of their number to the throne of his father, the famous King Oedipus. Several children of those seven heroes would later take part in the siege of Troy. This adventure was equal in the minds of Greeks and Romans with the siege of Troy as told
... Read more
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Rise and Fall of Macedon, The: The History of the Ancient Macedonian Empire’s Expansion and Collapse

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Jim Walsh ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of forging vast empires and attaining eternal glory in battle, but of all the conquerors who took steps toward such dreams, none were ever as successful as antiquity’s first great conqueror. Leaders of the 20th century hoped to rival Napoleon’s accomplishments, while Napoleon aimed to emulate the accomplishments of Julius Caesar. But Caesar ... Read more

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Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of forging vast empires and attaining eternal glory in battle, but of all the conquerors who took steps toward such dreams, none were ever as successful as antiquity’s first great conqueror. Leaders of the 20th century hoped to rival Napoleon’s accomplishments, while Napoleon aimed to emulate the accomplishments of Julius Caesar. But Caesar
... Read more

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