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A History of the World
- By: Andrew Marr
- Narrated by: Andrew Marr, David Timson
- Length: 26 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance3,054
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Fresh, exciting and vividly readable, this is popular history at its very best. Our understanding of world history is changing, as new discoveries are made on all the continents and old prejudices are being challenged. In this truly global journey, political journalist Andrew Marr revisits some...
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Awsome, educational and epic work
- By Adisha on 30-10-12
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A History of the World
- Narrated by: Andrew Marr, David Timson
- Length: 26 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 01-10-12
- Language: English
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Heroes of History
- By: Will Durant
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall44
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Performance28
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Story28
At Will Durant's death at 96, in 1981, his personal papers were dispersed among relatives, collectors, and archive houses. Twenty years later, scholar John Little discovered the previously unknown manuscript of Heroes of History in Durant's granddaughter's garage. Written shortly before he died, these 21 essays serve as an abbreviated version of Durant's best-selling, 11-volume series, The Story of Civilization.
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You can almost smell the pipe smoke
- By Maolsheachlann on 03-12-08
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Heroes of History
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 05-05-04
- Language: English
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The Histories
- Penguin Classics
- By: Herodotus, Tom Holland
- Narrated by: Frank Laverty
- Length: 27 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall52
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Performance45
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The Histories of Herodotus, completed in the second half of the fifth century BC, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing. Joined here are the sheer drama of Herodotus' narrative of the Persian invasions of Greece, and the endless curiosity - turning now to cannabis, now to the Pyramids - which make his book the source of so much of our knowledge of the ancient world.
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Irish reader a stroke of genius!
- By Dennis Sommers on 12-09-21
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The Histories
- Penguin Classics
- Narrated by: Frank Laverty
- Length: 27 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 15-07-21
- Language: English
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Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Empires
- By: History Nerds
- Narrated by: Andrew McDermott
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall8
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Performance8
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In "Ancient Egypt" journey back in time to one of the most fascinating civilizations in history. This concise yet comprehensive book takes you on a captivating exploration of the land of the pharaohs, offering a clear and insightful overview of ancient Egyptian culture, society, and achievements. Delve into the mystique of the pyramids, marvel at the grandeur of the temples, and unravel the secrets of the hieroglyphs. Discover the daily life of ordinary Egyptians, their beliefs in the afterlife, and the powerful rulers who shaped Egypt's destiny.
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very dry
- By traveller on 08-11-25
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Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Empires
- Narrated by: Andrew McDermott
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 23-04-24
- Language: English
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An African History of Africa
- Instant Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Nero Book Awards
- By: Zeinab Badawi
- Narrated by: Zeinab Badawi
- Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall173
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Performance164
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Story164
Brought to you by Penguin. Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone. For too long, Africa's history has been neglected. Dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, its past has been fragmented, overlooked and denied its rightful place in our...
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Well researched but very predictable
- By Inge on 20-04-24
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An African History of Africa
- Instant Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Nero Book Awards
- Narrated by: Zeinab Badawi
- Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 18-04-24
- Language: English
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Histories
- By: Herodotus
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 27 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall248
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Performance216
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Story213
In this, the first prose history in European civilization, Herodotus describes the growth of the Persian Empire with force, authority, and style. Perhaps most famously, the book tells the heroic tale of the Greeks' resistance to the vast invading force assembled by Xerxes, king of Persia. Here are not only the great battles - Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis - but also penetrating human insight and a powerful sense of epic destiny at work.
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Great reading
- By Nik Jewell on 13-05-18
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Histories
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 27 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 13-05-16
- Language: English
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The Silk Roads
- A New History of the World
- By: Peter Frankopan
- Narrated by: Mike Grady
- Length: 25 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall291
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Performance263
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Story264
Bloomsbury presents The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan, read by Mike Grady. The No. 1 Sunday Times and international bestseller – a major reassessment of world history in light of the economic and political renaissance in the re-emerging east For centuries, fame and fortune was to be found in...
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Not very novel, but quite entertaining
- By Nyota on 04-03-23
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The Silk Roads
- A New History of the World
- Narrated by: Mike Grady
- Length: 25 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 28-08-22
- Language: English
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A History of Britain in Ten Enemies
- The hilarious #1 Sunday Times bestseller from the author of Horrible Histories
- By: Terry Deary
- Narrated by: Toby Longworth
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall70
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Performance64
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Story64
Brought to you by Penguin. A ridiculously funny history of Britain for adults from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories, perfect for fans of Unruly by David Mitchell. Ah, Britain. So special. The greatest nation on earth, some say. And we did it all on our own...
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So Close
- By John Adams on 20-08-25
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A History of Britain in Ten Enemies
- The hilarious #1 Sunday Times bestseller from the author of Horrible Histories
- Narrated by: Toby Longworth
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 10-10-24
- Language: English
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India
- A History
- By: John Keay
- Narrated by: Mike Fraser
- Length: 33 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall17
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Performance16
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The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East. India’s history...
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Excellent
- By JJ on 01-09-25
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India
- A History
- Narrated by: Mike Fraser
- Length: 33 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 16-01-25
- Language: English
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Warlords of Ancient Mexico
- How the Mayans and Aztecs Ruled for More Than a Thousand Years
- By: Peter G. Tsouras
- Narrated by: Paul Christy
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall60
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Performance50
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Story50
Learn the unbelievable true history of the great warrior tribes of Mexico. More than 13 centuries of incredible spellbinding history are detailed in this intriguing study of the rulers and warriors of Mexico. Dozens of these charismatic leaders of nations and armies are brought to life by the deep research and entertaining storytelling of Peter Tsouras. Tsouras introduces the reader to the colossal personalities of the period.
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A fantastic introduction to Mesoamerican history.
- By Richard Bowden on 03-06-15
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Warlords of Ancient Mexico
- How the Mayans and Aztecs Ruled for More Than a Thousand Years
- Narrated by: Paul Christy
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 05-11-14
- Language: English
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Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind: The multi-million copy bestseller
- By: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall26,736
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Performance22,691
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Story22,545
Brought to you by Penguin. **ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY** What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens? One of the world's preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human. Earth is 4.5...
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Thought provoking but overconfident
- By Jan W. H. Schnupp on 24-09-15
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Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind: The multi-million copy bestseller
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Series: Sapiens
- Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 30-04-15
- Language: English
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The Substance of Civilization
- Materials and Human History from the Stone Age to the Age of Silicon
- By: Stephen L. Sass
- Narrated by: John Haag
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall39
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Performance34
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Story34
The story of human civilization can be read most deeply in the materials we have found or created, used or abused. They have dictated how we build, eat, communicate, wage war, create art, travel, and worship. Some, such as stone, iron, and bronze, lend their names to the ages. Others, such as gold, silver, and diamond, contributed to the rise and fall of great empires.
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Bit Advanced For Me In Places
- By Richard S on 08-01-23
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The Substance of Civilization
- Materials and Human History from the Stone Age to the Age of Silicon
- Narrated by: John Haag
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 23-02-13
- Language: English
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Crossroads of Civilization: A History of Central Asia
- By: Eren Tasar, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Eren Tasar
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4
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Performance3
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Though perhaps less well-known today than the great empires that surrounded them, the historic peoples of Central Asia—such as the Scythians, the Sogdians, the Xiongnu nomads of Mongolia, the Turkic peoples, and many others—produced cultures of major significance. In the 24 lectures of Crossroads of Civilization: A History of Central Asia, taught by Professor Eren Tasar, you will embark on a wide-ranging journey into the majestic landscapes, steppe and desert cultures, resplendent cities, and epic conquests that characterized this mysterious part of the world.
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Interesting 1st Point but probably biased.
- By Nicky J Dalton on 25-02-25
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Crossroads of Civilization: A History of Central Asia
- Narrated by: Eren Tasar
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 03-01-25
- Language: English
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The World
- By: Simon Sebag Montefiore
- Narrated by: Ajjaz Awad, Ako Mitchell, Anna Cordell, and others
- Length: 68 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall100
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Performance93
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Story94
THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR ONE OF THE ECONOMIST'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From the master storyteller and internationally bestselling author - the story of humanity from prehistory to the present day, told through the one thing all humans have in common: family...
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Fascinating book ruined by poor narration
- By Mark on 29-10-22
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The World
- Narrated by: Ajjaz Awad, Ako Mitchell, Anna Cordell, Ayesha Dharker, Damian Lynch, Gunnar Cauthery, Jonathan Aris, Kevin Shen, Lara Sawalha, Leighton Pugh, Lucian Msamati, Nabiha Akkari, Nneka Okoye, Rachel Handshaw, Raj Ghatak
- Length: 68 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 27-10-22
- Language: English
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Practicing History
- Selected Essays
- By: Barbara W. Tuchman
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall10
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Performance10
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Master historian Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. This accessible introduction to the subject of history offers striking insights into America's past and present, trenchant observations on the international scene, and thoughtful pieces on the historian's role. Here is a splendid body of work, the story of a lifetime spent "practicing history".
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Understanding history
- By Joe Partridge on 08-06-16
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Practicing History
- Selected Essays
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 02-12-09
- Language: English
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The History Gossip
- Was Anne of Cleves a Minger? and 365 Other Historical Curiosities
- By: Katie Kennedy
- Narrated by: Katie Kennedy
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall41
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Performance39
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Story39
TikTok sensation Katie Kennedy, aka @TheHistoryGossip, serves up a delicious blend of fascinating, witty and salacious history tea for every day of the year. With infectious wit and historical insight, The History Gossip brings you the mad, bad and dangerous tales from around the world. With entries for every day of the year, this is history … but not as you know it.
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Best book ever
- By nicole criddle on 19-12-24
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The History Gossip
- Was Anne of Cleves a Minger? and 365 Other Historical Curiosities
- Narrated by: Katie Kennedy
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 07-11-24
- Language: English
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Nexus
- The Sunday Times bestselling history about humans, technology and AI from the author of Sapiens
- By: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Vidish Athavale
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall986
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Performance918
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Brought to you by Penguin. The mind-blowing story of humans, technology and power from the international and Sunday Times bestselling author of Sapiens. Stories brought us together. Books spread our ideas – and our mythologies. The internet promised infinite knowledge. The algorithm learned...
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Swapped out the best narrator for the worst
- By Amy Borg on 20-09-24
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Nexus
- The Sunday Times bestselling history about humans, technology and AI from the author of Sapiens
- Narrated by: Vidish Athavale
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 10-09-24
- Language: English
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The History of the Ancient World
- From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall623
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Performance549
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Story547
This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history. This narrative history employs the methods of "history from beneath" - literature, epic traditions, private letters, and accounts - to connect kings and leaders with the lives of those they ruled.
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More fairy tale than history...
- By Clementi on 26-12-15
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The History of the Ancient World
- From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Series: The Story of the World
- Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 13-08-13
- Language: English
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The Dawn of Everything
- A New History of Humanity
- By: David Graeber, David Wengrow
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 24 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall546
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Performance460
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Brought to you by Penguin. For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike - either free and equal, or thuggish and warlike. Civilization, we are told, could be achieved only by sacrificing those original freedoms or, alternatively, by taming our baser instincts...
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not the great revolution I was expecting
- By Olly Buxton on 11-11-21
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The Dawn of Everything
- A New History of Humanity
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 24 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 19-10-21
- Language: English
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The Histories
- The Persian Wars
- By: Herodotus, A. D. Godley Translator
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall22
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Performance18
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Herodotus was a Greek historian born in Halicarnassus, subject at the time of the great Persian Empire. He lived in the fifth century BC (c. 484 - c. 425 BC), a contemporary of Socrates. He is often referred to as "The Father of History", a title originally conferred by Cicero. Herodotus was the first historian known to have broken from Homeric tradition in order to treat historical subjects as a method of investigation, specifically by collecting his materials in a critical, systematic fashion and then arranging them into a chronological narrative.
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Epic
- By stephen summers on 07-08-20
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The Histories
- The Persian Wars
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins
- Release date: 24-04-17
- Language: English
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