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Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet
- By: John McWhorter, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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Embark on a journey to the very beginning of writing as a tool of language and see how the many threads of history and linguistics came together to create the alphabet that forms the foundation of English writing. Your guide is Professor John McWhorter of Columbia University and in the 16 lectures of Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet, he will help you navigate the complex linguistic and cultural history behind one of our most crucial tools of communication.
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Very entertaining
- By Barbara Z. on 11-12-23
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Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 19-05-23
- Language: English
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The History of England, Volume 1
- From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to King John
- By: David Hume
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Length: 20 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Though David Hume (1711-1776) is now best known for his role as a prominent philosopher of the Enlightenment rather than an historian, it was his momentous six-volume The History of England that really brought him national attention during his lifetime. Not surprisingly, this volume covers the greatest number of years; the increasing availability of historical record allows for far greater detail. But Hume is still fascinating as he discusses the passage of time from Julius Caesar, through the advent of William the Conqueror and the Normans, to the death of King John in 1216.
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The History of England, Volume 1
- From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to King John
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Series: The History of England, Book 1
- Length: 20 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 09-05-24
- Language: English
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24 Hours in Ancient Rome
- By: Philip Matyszak
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Walk a day in a Roman's sandals. What was it like to live in one of the ancient world's most powerful and bustling cities - one that was eight times more densely populated than modern-day New York? In this entertaining and enlightening guide, best-selling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to the people who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day, we meet a new character - from emperor to slave girl, gladiator to astrologer, medicine woman to water-clock maker - and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives.
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Fantastic insight into Roman life
- By harrietp on 16-11-17
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24 Hours in Ancient Rome
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 05-10-17
- Language: English
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A History of the Later Roman Empire: From the Death of Theodosius I to the Death of Justinian
- By: John Bagnell Bury
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 32 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Generally considered to be J. B. Bury's magnum opus, this kaleidoscopic and assiduously accurate reconstruction of the Western and Eastern Roman empire covers the crucial years from the death of Theodosius in 395 to the death of Justinian in 565. This 170 year period reveals the forces and cross-currents which engulfed Constantinople, Rome, Antioch, along with the Germanic and Persian peoples. Various tribes like the Huns, Lombards, Ostrogoths, Visigoths, and Vandals are carefully investigated.
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A History of the Later Roman Empire: From the Death of Theodosius I to the Death of Justinian
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 32 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 04-10-24
- Language: English
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Rome Is Burning
- Nero and the Fire that Ended a Dynasty
- By: Anthony A. Barrett
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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According to legend, the Roman emperor Nero set fire to his majestic imperial capital on the night of July 19, 64 AD and fiddled while the city burned. It’s a story that has been told for more than two millennia - and it’s likely that almost none of it is true. In Rome Is Burning, distinguished Roman historian Anthony Barrett sets the record straight, providing a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Great Fire of Rome, its immediate aftermath, and its damaging long term consequences for the Roman world.
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Rome Is Burning
- Nero and the Fire that Ended a Dynasty
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Series: Turning Points in Ancient History
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 10-11-20
- Language: English
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Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations
- The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs
- By: Gregory Shushan, John Tait - introduction
- Narrated by: Ryan Paige
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Reveals the powerful influence of near-death experiences (NDEs) on the formation of religious beliefs, mystical literature, and ritual practices Focuses on the afterlife beliefs of five ancient world regions: Old and Middle Kingdom Egypt, Sumer and Old Babylonian Mesopotamia, Vedic India...
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Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations
- The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs
- Narrated by: Ryan Paige
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 27-05-25
- Language: English
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Arcadian Nights
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- By: John Spurling
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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The classical Greek intellectual tradition pervades nearly every aspect of our modern Western civilization. Our logic and science, our philosophy, politics, literature, architecture, and art are all indebted to the ancient inhabitants of the small mountainous Mediterranean country. And the powerful myths of the Greeks, refined by Homer, Hesiod, Herodotus, and the great Greek dramatists, still resonate at the core of our culture.
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Arcadian Nights
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 24-03-16
- Language: English
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The Invasion of Europe by the Barbarians
- By: John Bagnell Bury
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In the last half of the fourth century, the Roman Empire began to feel the stress of renewed pressure on its borders as Germanic and Asian tribes moved westward. As these tribes settled, they began to form alliances and to convert to Christianity. But when these very capable tribesmen began to enlist in the Roman military, the empire began to fall under the control of mercenary soldiers.
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interesting but flawed
- By Anonymous on 16-07-21
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The Invasion of Europe by the Barbarians
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 08-07-09
- Language: English
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Empire of the Romans
- From Julius Caesar to Justinian: Six Hundred Years of Peace and War, Volume II: Select Anthology
- By: John Matthews - editor
- Narrated by: David Stifel
- Length: 22 hrs and 44 mins
- Abridged
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Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian provides a sweeping historical survey of the Roman empire. Uncommonly expansive in its chronological scope, this unique two-volume text explores the time period encompassing Julius Caesar's death in 44 BCE to the end of Justinian's reign six centuries later.
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Surprised there’s no reviews
- By Quark on 16-06-25
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Empire of the Romans
- From Julius Caesar to Justinian: Six Hundred Years of Peace and War, Volume II: Select Anthology
- Narrated by: David Stifel
- Length: 22 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 31-12-21
- Language: English
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The Ark and the Empire
- By: Michael Livingston
- Narrated by: John Smith
- Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Bloomsbury presents The Ark and the Empire by Michael Livingston, read by John Smith. The beginning of an epic historical fantasy series that reveals the hidden celestial battle behind the course of history. HISTORY BELONGS TO THE CONQUERORS — BUT THE FUTURE IS FORGED BY THE WEAPONS OF THE...
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The Ark and the Empire
- Narrated by: John Smith
- Series: The Shards Trilogy, Book 1
- Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 15-01-26
- Language: English
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Jungle of Stone
- The Extraordinary Journey of John L. Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, and the Discovery of the Lost Civilization of the Maya
- By: William Carlsen
- Narrated by: Paul Michael Garcia
- Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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The acclaimed, New York Times-bestselling chronicle of the discovery of the legendary lost civilization of the Maya In 1839, rumors of extraordinary yet baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of Central America reached two of the world’s most intrepid travelers. Seized by the...
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What a pair of lives!
- By L. Alexander on 10-12-21
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Jungle of Stone
- The Extraordinary Journey of John L. Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, and the Discovery of the Lost Civilization of the Maya
- Narrated by: Paul Michael Garcia
- Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 26-04-16
- Language: English
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Stürzende Imperien [Why Empires Fall]
- Rom, Amerika und die Zukunft des Westens [Rome, America, and the Future of the West]
- By: Peter Heather, John Rapley
- Narrated by: Klaus B. Wolf
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Der Westen befindet sich in einer Krise: Unsere Demokratie ist angeschlagen, die Deindustrialisierung bedroht den Wohlstand und Flüchtende machen sich auf in westliche Länder und stehen vor den Toren.In diesem außergewöhnlichen historischen Vergleich erkunden die Autoren die unheimlichen Parallelen–und produktiven Unterschiede–zwischen dem Untergang Roms und dem Fall des Westens, um aus der antiken Geschichte neue Lehren zu ziehen.
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Stürzende Imperien [Why Empires Fall]
- Rom, Amerika und die Zukunft des Westens [Rome, America, and the Future of the West]
- Narrated by: Klaus B. Wolf
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 06-03-25
- Language: German
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A Survey of Ancient History
- By: John Pruskin
- Narrated by: Alec Sand
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In this eight hour audiobook, 5,000 years of history have been condensed into a concise and easy to follow series of lectures. Take a fascinating journey from the mists of prehistory to the fall of the Roman empire. Be introduced to the most notable men and minds of the ancient world. Explore the great currents of philosophy, art, science and economics that have shaped our world.
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Interesting approach, rather unbalanced result
- By Vanessa on 17-03-11
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A Survey of Ancient History
- Narrated by: Alec Sand
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 19-10-09
- Language: English
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The First Black Archaeologist
- A Life of John Wesley Gilbert
- By: John W.I. Lee
- Narrated by: Bill Andrew Quinn
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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The First Black Archaeologist reveals the untold story of a pioneering African American classical scholar, teacher, community leader, and missionary. Born into slavery in rural Georgia, John Wesley Gilbert (1863-1923) gained national prominence in the early 1900s, but his accomplishments are little known today. Using evidence from archives across the US and Europe, from contemporary publications, and from newly discovered documents, this book chronicles Gilbert's remarkable journey.
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The First Black Archaeologist
- A Life of John Wesley Gilbert
- Narrated by: Bill Andrew Quinn
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 20-09-22
- Language: English
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Egyptian Wisdom in the Revelation of John the Divine
- Ancient Egypt the Light of the World, Book 11
- By: Gerald Massey
- Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Gerard Massey’s massive Ancient Egypt: The Light of the World–first published in 1907 and the crowning achievement of the self-taught scholar–redefines the roots of Christianity via Egypt, proposing that Egyptian mythology was the basis for Jewish and Christian beliefs.
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Egyptian Wisdom in the Revelation of John the Divine
- Ancient Egypt the Light of the World, Book 11
- Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
- Series: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World Collection, Book 11
- Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 02-04-25
- Language: English
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The Life of Spartan Kings
- By: Cornelius Nepos, John Selby Watson - translator
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into the unique and powerful kingships in Sparta, where not one man ruled, but two. Learn the ways and lives of the men who rose above the rest to be elected leader of the most feared and respected city-state of ancient Greece. Who managed to embody the fullness of Spartan values, and who fell to the side, enticed by the finer things kingship could bring?
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The Life of Spartan Kings
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 4 mins
- Release date: 07-11-18
- Language: English
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