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George Blagden
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Conn Iggulden
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Evoking two of the most famous battles of the Ancient World - the Battle of Marathon and the Last Stand at Thermopylae - The Gates of Athens is a bravura piece of storytelling by a well acclaimed master of the historical adventure novel.
In the new epic historical novel by New York Times best-selling author Conn Iggulden, in ancient Greece an army of slaves gathers on the plains of Marathon....
Under Darius the Great, King of Kings, the mighty Persian army - swollen by 10,000 warriors known as The Immortals - have come to subjugate the Greeks. In their path, vastly outnumbered, stands an army of freeborn Athenians. Among them is a clever, fearsome, and cunning soldier-statesman, Xanthippus. Against all odds, the Athenians emerge victorious.
Yet people soon forget that freedom is bought with blood.
Ten years later, Xanthippus watches helplessly as Athens succumbs to the bitter politics of factionalism. Traitors and exiles abound. Trust is at a low ebb when the Persians cross the Hellespont in ever greater numbers in their second attempt to raze Athens to the ground.
Facing overwhelming forces by land and sea, the Athenians call on their Spartan allies for assistance - to delay the Persians at the treacherous pass of Thermopylae...
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25 BC. Titus Cervianus is no ordinary soldier. A former surgeon from the city of Ancyra, he's now a capsarius—a combat medic. Cervianus is a pragmatist, a scientist and truly unpopular with his legion. The Twenty Second Deiotariana have been sent to deal with uprisings and chaos in Egypt. Yet the Twenty Second is no ordinary legion either. Founded as the private royal army of one of Rome's most devoted allies, the king of Galatia, their ways are not the same as the other legions, a factor that sets them apart and causes friction with their fellow soldiers.
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Amazing start
- De Todd en 08-17-22
De: Simon Turney
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Under the Eagle
- Eagles of the Empire, Book 1
- De: Simon Scarrow
- Narrado por: David Thorpe
- Duración: 12 h y 5 m
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The first novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Roman series. It is 42 AD, and Quintus Licinius Cato has just arrived in Germany as a new recruit to the Second Legion, the toughest in the Roman army. If adjusting to the rigours of military life isn't difficult enough for the bookish young man, he also has to contend with the disgust of his colleagues when, because of his imperial connections, he is appointed a rank above them.
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Enjoyable Roman Military Mystery
- De Marie en 10-25-13
De: Simon Scarrow
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The Fort
- City of Victory, Book 1
- De: Adrian Goldsworthy
- Narrado por: Stephen Perring
- Duración: 12 h y 4 m
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The Dacian kingdom and Rome are at peace, but no one thinks that it will last. Sent to command an isolated fort beyond the Danube, centurion Flavius Ferox can sense that war is coming but also knows that enemies may be closer to home. Many of the Brigantes under his command are former rebels and convicts, as likely to kill him as obey an order. And then there is Hadrian, the emperor's cousin, and a man with plans of his own.
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In the top tier of historical fiction.
- De Harry Flashman en 09-09-21
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A Man at Arms
- De: Steven Pressfield
- Narrado por: George Guidall
- Duración: 9 h y 10 m
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Jerusalem and the Sinai desert, AD 55. In the turbulent aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus, agents of the Roman Empire receive information about a pilgrim bearing an incendiary letter from a religious fanatic calling himself Paul the Apostle to insurrectionists in Corinth. What's in the letter could bring down an empire. The Romans hire a former legionary, a solitary man-at-arms named Telamon to intercept the letter and destroy the courier. But once he meets the courier, Telamon experiences an extraordinary conversion.
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Christian Perspective
- De Scott Sengbush en 04-16-21
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Fin Gall - A Novel of Viking Age Ireland
- Norsemen Saga Series #1
- De: James L. Nelson
- Narrado por: Shaun Grindell
- Duración: 13 h y 2 m
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For centuries, the Vikings have swept out of the Norse countries and fallen on whatever lands they could reach aboard their longships, and few could resist the power of their violent onslaught. They came at first to plunder and then to settle, an encroachment fiercely resisted wherever they went. Such was the case in the southern lands of Ireland. En route to the Viking longphort there, known as Dubh-linn, Thorgrim Night Wolf and Ornolf the Restless stumble across an Irish ship.
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Tolerable with this trick
- De Victoria en 05-10-16
De: James L. Nelson
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The Parthian
- Parthian Chronicles series, Book 1
- De: Peter Darman
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 24 h y 3 m
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When Rome transgresses upon his father's domain that lays between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Pacorus, a prince of the Parthian Empire, is sent to exact revenge. After a string of victories, Pacorus and his men are captured in Cappadocia, clapped in chains, and sent to Italy to live out the rest of their days as slaves. But fate intervenes and Pacorus and his companions are saved from a living hell by a renegade gladiator named Spartacus. In gratitude, Pacorus agrees to help Spartacus build his army as Rome musters its legions to crush the slave uprising.
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Another view of the Spartacus War
- De Maui Diver en 08-08-18
De: Peter Darman
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Killer of Men
- The Long War, Book 1
- De: Christian Cameron
- Narrado por: Peter Noble
- Duración: 19 h y 18 m
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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 unconscious in the melee, he awakes not a hero but a slave. Betrayed by his jealous and cowardly cousin, the freedom he fought for has now vanished, and he becomes the property of a rich citizen.
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Absolutely fantastic
- De William K en 07-17-19
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Master of War Boxset
- Books 1-3
- De: David Gilman
- Narrado por: Gildart Jackson
- Duración: 53 h y 4 m
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England, 1346: For Thomas Blackstone, the choice is easy - dance on the end of a rope for a murder he did not commit, or take up his war bow and join the king's invasion. As he fights his way across northern France, Blackstone learns the brutal lessons of war - from the terror and confusion of his first taste of combat, to the savage realities of siege warfare.
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Master of War (1-3)
- De teejay spina en 02-13-23
De: David Gilman
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Housecarl
- Aelfraed, Book 1
- De: Griff Hosker
- Narrado por: Saul Reichlin
- Duración: 9 h y 22 m
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Set in the years before the Battle of Hastings, the story follows the trials and tribulations of Aelfraed, a young boy who aspires to be a warrior. When his uncle, Aethelward, takes him to join the warriors of Harold Godwinson, his life is irrevocably changed. Fighting the Welsh brings him great honour and when he saves the life of Edward the Confessor, he becomes a man of great reputation. The novel culminates in the battle of Stamford Bridge when the Housecarls defeated the last of the Vikings, Harald Hadrada.
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Appealing to adolescent boys
- De TKPK Customer en 03-11-25
De: Griff Hosker
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Hannibal: Enemy of Rome
- Hannibal 1
- De: Ben Kane
- Narrado por: Michael Praed
- Duración: 19 h y 36 m
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In the First Punic War, the Roman legions defeated and humiliated Carthage, their only serious rival for power in the Mediterranean. Now a brilliant young Carthaginian general, called Hannibal, is out for revenge. Caught up in the maelstrom are two young boys, Hanno, the son of a distinguished soldier and confidant of Hannibal, and Quintus, son of a Roman equestrian and landowner. A disastrous adventure will see Hanno sold into slavery and bought by Quintus's father.
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" Almost" as good as Iggulden
- De DPM en 03-27-12
De: Ben Kane
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God's Hammer
- Hakon's Saga, Book 1
- De: Eric Schumacher
- Narrado por: Shaun Grindell
- Duración: 12 h y 13 m
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It is 935 A.D., and the North is in turmoil. King Harald Fairhair has died, leaving the High Seat of the realm to his murderous son, Erik Bloodaxe. To solidify his claim, Erik ruthlessly disposes of all claimants to his throne, save one: his youngest brother Hakon. Erik's surviving enemies send a ship to Wessex, where the Christian King Athelstan is raising Hakon. Unable to avoid his fate, he returns to the Viking North to face his brother and claim his birthright, only to discover that victory will demand sacrifices beyond his wildest nightmares.
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A story of the Vikings and the Christians
- De Carolynn en 11-14-18
De: Eric Schumacher
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Viking Slave
- Dragonheart, Book 1
- De: Griff Hosker
- Narrado por: Marston York
- Duración: 9 h y 33 m
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A young Saxon boy and his mother are captured in a Viking raid. Fate transforms his destiny and, thanks to an ageing one-armed warrior, he wins his freedom and becomes one with the Vikings. Clan rivalries force Dragonheart and his new Jarl to sail the seas searching for a new home. Landing on the Isle of Man they must fight for their very survival with enemies old and new seeking their destruction.
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Stabby McStabface
- De JE en 05-20-23
De: Griff Hosker
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Crécy: The Age of the Archer
- Sir John Hawkwood, Book 1
- De: Griff Hosker
- Narrado por: Marston York
- Duración: 8 h y 40 m
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A hero’s journey begins in an exhilarating new series by Griff Hosker. In 1335 the Black Death was just 13 years away from England, but there were other threats and dangers. Young John Hawkwood is forced to leave his home and seek a life in London. There he learns how to survive and, more importantly, how to fight. Leaving his life as an apprentice tailor he follows the army and King Edward to fight the Scots. He has a skill: he can not only use a bow, but he can use a sword and his mind.
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If you like Bernard Cornwell
- De the don en 03-17-21
De: Griff Hosker
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- Christopher D. Stanley
- 08-05-24
Another great tale from Conn Iggulden!
Great telling of a vital from Greek history, well narrated. Conn Iggulden never disappoints his readers!
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- Corey Isaacson
- 11-04-24
Very true to the real events!
Great book and I appreciate him keeping as close as he could to the real events and time, I wish the book would have been longer and more detailed in the battle of Thermopylae although I do realize this book is more about the Athenians then the Spartans!
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- Samuel McDole
- 12-08-21
The story performance was read slow.
The narrator seemed to be reading the story to slowly. I was forced to push the speed to 1.45 speed to make it tolerable.
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- Sevenarchers
- 03-12-23
Excellent historical fiction
This is my first time listening to this author, I'm glad I discovered him. Very well written, historically accurate, and very entertaining. The reader gave an excellent performance.
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- 06-17-21
Good Book
I really enjoyed listening to this book. I think you should get it and all conn iggulden books.
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- Dog_Quixote
- 04-06-24
Canned, but marvelous in one particular way
The characters are static. The dialogue is canned. The situations are predictable. The story ends short of the historical climax. To be sure, the history maps very closely. I suppose the author is writing for young readers. So why bother? I've read a lot of history. Unless I've really read a lot on one subject; if asked, I generally don't remember names and details. But ask me about the battle of Marathon, and I've got it all on lucid recall. Funny how that works.
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- Paul
- 04-02-21
Another great classic historical novel
In my humble opinion, along with Bernard Cornwall, Connor Iggulden is the best author of historical novels alive. I have read many of Iggulden’s books, and I believe this one is his best. Ancient history fascinates me and this story brings Marathon and Thermopylae to life. The narration is wonderful and the story is driven by complex characters. I love this book and I highly recommend it.
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- Bud R
- 01-15-21
One of Iggulden’s best ever!
Years ago I read Thucydides book on the Peloponnesian War. I thought that was very interesting. This book however is fascinating! Iggulden builds the story much like his Julius Caesar series but here the suspense keeps building all the way until the end. I was sad to see it finish. I am very much looking forward to the next in the series.
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- james
- 08-07-22
once again, Conn Iggulden creates a masterpiece
at first I wondered where the story was leading, but then everything began to form
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- Don Rottiers
- 06-10-21
Gates of Athens
A wonderful listen possibly the best I have ever heard over the last 10 years!
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