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A Classical Education: The Stuff You Wish You'd been Taught at School
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LENGTH4 hrs and 56 mins
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RELEASE DATE08/01/2010
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Is the Greek alphabet all Greek to you? Is geometry your Achilles heel, and does your knowledge of Homer have more to do with The Simpsons than the Sirens?
From engineering and architecture to drama and democracy, the world around us is founded on the principles and discoveries of the Ancient World, yet our understanding of it is episodic at best.
So if you've ever struggled with Socrates, wished you could formulate a logical argument, or wondered whether the Romans really dined at vomitoria, then carpe diem and listen to this audiobook - it's never too late to learn.
©2009 Michael O'Mara Books Ltd; (P)2009 BBC Audiobooks Ltd
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What Members Say
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"Light but not insubstantial"
An appreciation of the 'Classics' always seemed to be just out of reach. This book provides an instructive and accessible opportunity to dip a toe into this wonderful world.
I do not doubt that more learned scholars may scoff at the delivery but I found it very entertaining. There are so many fantastic stories, surprisingly relevant events and moments of recognition - dare I say enlightenment?
A gem for all ages and sensibilities.20 of 20 people found this review helpful -
"Content is great but not as audio"
There are some very interesting bits and pieces in this but it is definitely a book that is better as a book. I am not sure if this lends its self to the audio book format due to the complexity of some of the content.
18 of 18 people found this review helpful -
"I should just have read the book"
Couldn't go further than 20 minutes. The book seems to be nice, but the narrator sometimes drops his volume and breaths loudly. And also he doesn't use a neutral inflection, it appears to be his everyday voice...
I think that most people would like to forget that someone is narrating, but I just cannot do this.3 of 4 people found this review helpful