A Classical Education

The Stuff You Wish You'd been Taught at School

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A Classical Education

By: Caroline Taggart

Narrated by: Bill Wallis

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About this listen

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.

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Greece

Rome

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Ancient Greece

Ancient History

Greek Mythology

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Editor reviews

The complete guide to a classical education is heard in A Classical Education: The Stuff You Wish You’d Been Taught at School written by freelance editor Caroline Taggart and narrated in this audiobook by British actor and voice artist Bill Wallis. The scope and depth of research in this book is staggering. It covers innumerable topics of educational and historical significance. Listeners are taken to the roots of ancient civilisations, learning how the first pioneers in these subjects made advancements that paved the way for the world we live in today. Available now from Audible.

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It was an interesting read regardless, I recommend this book to ancient greece buffs or casuals just into greek mythology.