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These 36 lectures tell the remarkable story of a tumultuous thousand-year period in the history of England. Dominated by war, conquest, and the struggle to balance the stability brought by royal power with the rights of the governed, it was a period that put into place the foundation of much of the world we know today. As you journey through this largely chronological narrative - occasionally interrupted for lecture-long explorations of specific topics - you'll see key themes emerge, including the assimilation of successive waves of invaders, the tense relationship between kings and the nobility, and the constant battles over money and taxation. And because so much of history is driven by specific individuals and not just historical circumstance, each lecture is rich in intimate portraits that reveal those individuals at the key moments of their historical destiny, including Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and John Wycliffe.The result is a lecture series that winds up being not only informative but deeply entertaining, with each lecture drawing you in with its own particular fascinations, including a probing look at the scope of the Black Death, a realistic examination of the legends of both King Arthur and Robin Hood, a riveting description of the Battle of Bosworth Field, and a discussion of the surprisingly nuanced penalties of the early Germanic law codes.
These lectures consistently deliver a fresh level of understanding about medieval England, its rulers and subjects, and their significance for the world we live in today. The chain of theme and event that links our world to theirs will never be clearer, rewarding every moment you spend with this series.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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Christmas is the single biggest annual event on the planet, a time for merry-making, over-indulgence, peace, goodwill, and the occasional family row. It’s as comfortable and familiar as a pair of old shoes and yet still glittery and exciting. But what do you really know about it? It’s stuffed full of traditions and rituals that most of us have been observing all our lives without having the slightest idea of where they come from.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating and Entertaining
- De Laura Carrington en 11-23-22
De: Bill Bryson
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The Real Life of a Roman Gladiator
- De: Alexander Mariotti, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Alexander Mariotti
- Duración: 2 h y 30 m
- Grabación Original
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General4 out of 5 stars 56
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 47
The Roman gladiator has long been a figure of fascination. Portrayed frequently in fine art and popular culture alike, the gladiator is both a real part of history and a legend of a romanticized past. We know that these men entertained Roman audiences by fighting in dangerous and often deadly games. But who were the gladiators? What were their lives like? And why do they continue to have such a strong hold on our imagination, centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Engaging
- De Harry en 12-17-24
De: Alexander Mariotti, y otros
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The History of Toys, 1900 to the Present
- De: Chris Byrne, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Chris Byrne
- Duración: 2 h y 55 m
- Grabación Original
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General4 out of 5 stars 6
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 5
Toys and games have long been a part of childhood, but the 20th century saw the rise of an entire industry devoted to the business of play, one that would constantly evolve over the years. In the six lectures of The History of Toys, 1900 to the Present, consultant and toy industry expert Chris Byrne—also known as The Toy Guy®—will take you on a journey through the world of toys from the Edwardian era to our current moment. Beginning with the birth of the mass-market toy industry, you’ll trace the many transformations of toys and our shifting theories of play and childhood development.
De: Chris Byrne, y otros
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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
- De: Jack Weatherford
- Narrado por: Jonathan Davis, Jack Weatherford
- Duración: 14 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 19,948
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 16,498
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 16,494
The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. In nearly every country the Mongols conquered, they brought an unprecedented rise in cultural communication, expanded trade, and a blossoming of civilization.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Golden Horde/Platinum Listen
- De Cynthia en 12-11-13
De: Jack Weatherford
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The Last Days of Cabrini-Green
- De: Ben Austen, Harrison David Rivers
- Narrado por: Ben Austen, Patina Miller, Harry Lennix, y otros
- Duración: 3 h y 32 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 152
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 149
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 149
In 1992, the deadliest year in Chicago’s history, seven-year-old Dantrell Davis was shot and killed in front of his elementary school inside the public housing complex Cabrini-Green. What happened to Dantrell led to a truce among Chicago’s gangs, but it also ignited a national panic about poverty and violence in America’s cities. Dantrell’s name would soon be used to demolish all of Chicago’s high-rise public housing, displacing tens of thousands of low-income families.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Gripping and Necessary Work
- De booklover en 11-24-24
De: Ben Austen, y otros
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
- As Told to Alex Haley
- De: Malcolm X, Alex Haley
- Narrado por: Laurence Fishburne
- Duración: 16 h y 52 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 12,486
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 11,106
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 11,047
Experience a bold take on this classic autobiography as it’s performed by Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne. In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American dream and the inherent racism in a society that denies its non-White citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.
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4 out of 5 stars
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it's Nearly perfect
- De Kerry en 09-16-20
De: Malcolm X, y otros
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Mythology: Mega Collection
- Classic Stories from the Greek, Celtic, Norse, Japanese, Hindu, Chinese, Mesopotamian and Egyptian Mythology
- De: Scott Lewis
- Narrado por: Madison Niederhauser, Oliver Hunt
- Duración: 31 h y 37 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 706
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 620
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 620
Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....
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4 out of 5 stars
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An interesting set of introductions.
- De Kevin Potter en 05-30-19
De: Scott Lewis
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Flannery O'Connor and the Scandal of Faith
- De: Jessica Hooten Wilson, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jessica Hooten Wilson
- Duración: 3 h y 5 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 20
Across six revealing lectures, Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson will introduce you to one of the 20th century’s most fascinating and divisive writers in Flannery O’Connor and the Scandal of Faith. Beginning with an overview of her brief but remarkable life, Professor Wilson will then take you through an exploration of themes in O’Connor’s work and the hallmarks of her literary style. You’ll get a clearer picture of O’Connor’s historical and geographical context while digging into how her stories can transcend time and place.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The author reading her own book.
- De James T Casey en 12-16-24
De: Jessica Hooten Wilson, y otros
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The Pagan World
- Ancient Religions Before Christianity
- De: Hans-Friedrich Mueller, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Hans-Friedrich Mueller
- Duración: 12 h y 34 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,366
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,180
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,170
In The Pagan World: Ancient Religions Before Christianity, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples of the Mediterranean and beyond, their many gods and goddesses, and their public and private worship practices, as you come to appreciate the foundational role religion played in their lives. Professor Hans-Friedrich Mueller, of Union College in Schenectady, New York, makes this ancient world come alive in 24 lectures with captivating stories of intrigue, artifacts, illustrations, and detailed descriptions from primary sources of intriguing personalities.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Pagan World
- De arnold e andersen md Dr Andersen en 03-28-20
De: Hans-Friedrich Mueller, y otros
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The Roman Empire: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome
- De: Gregory S. Aldrete, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Duración: 12 h y 41 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 696
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 608
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 601
The Roman Empire: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome traces the breathtaking history from the empire’s foundation by Augustus to its Golden Age in the 2nd century CE through a series of ever-worsening crises until its ultimate disintegration. Taught by acclaimed Professor Gregory S. Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, these 24 captivating lectures offer you the chance to experience this story like never before, incorporating the latest historical insights that challenge our previous notions of Rome’s decline.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Gregory S. Aldrete is a treasure
- De Laurel Tucker en 02-04-19
De: Gregory S. Aldrete, y otros
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Fingerprints of the Gods
- The Quest Continues
- De: Graham Hancock
- Narrado por: Graham Hancock
- Duración: 18 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8,790
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 7,782
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 7,741
Fingerprints of the Gods is the revolutionary rewrite of history that has persuaded millions of listeners throughout the world to change their preconceptions about the history behind modern society. An intellectual detective story, this unique history audiobook directs probing questions at orthodox history, presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried - but failed - to explain.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Classic in Historical Mysteries
- De Kelly en 09-05-19
De: Graham Hancock
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The Italians before Italy: Conflict and Competition in the Mediterranean
- De: Kenneth R. Bartlett, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Kenneth R. Bartlett
- Duración: 12 h y 8 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 581
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 507
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 504
Take a riveting tour of the Italian peninsula, from the glittering canals of Venice to the lavish papal apartments and ancient ruins of Rome. In these 24 lectures, Professor Bartlett traces the development of the Italian city-states of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, showing how the modern nation of Italy was forged out of the rivalries, allegiances, and traditions of a vibrant and diverse people.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A useful survey, just what I wanted
- De Adeliese Baumann en 11-07-16
De: Kenneth R. Bartlett, y otros
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England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest
- De: Jennifer Paxton, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor Jennifer Paxton
- Duración: 11 h y 59 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 313
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 256
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 254
England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest takes you through the mists of time to the rugged landscape of the British Isles. Over the course of 24 sweeping lectures, Professor Jennifer Paxton of The Catholic University of America surveys the forging of a great nation from a series of warring kingdoms and migrating peoples. From Germanic tribes to Viking invasions to Irish missionaries, she brings to life an underexamined time and place.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful
- De Anonymous User en 12-10-22
De: Jennifer Paxton, y otros
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1066: The Year That Changed Everything
- De: Jennifer Paxton, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jennifer Paxton
- Duración: 3 h
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,650
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,334
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,321
With this exciting and historically rich six-lecture course, experience for yourself the drama of this dynamic year in medieval history, centered on the landmark Norman Conquest. Taking you from the shores of Scandinavia and France to the battlefields of the English countryside, these lectures will plunge you into a world of fierce Viking warriors, powerful noble families, politically charged marriages, tense succession crises, epic military invasions, and much more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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History brought to life
- De Joshua en 07-10-13
De: Jennifer Paxton, y otros
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The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World
- De: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Robert Garland
- Duración: 24 h y 28 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8,756
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 7,857
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 7,805
Look beyond the abstract dates and figures, kings and queens, and battles and wars that make up so many historical accounts. Over the course of 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Garland covers the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tantalizing time trip
- De Mark en 08-21-13
De: Robert Garland, y otros
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The Roman Empire: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome
- De: Gregory S. Aldrete, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Duración: 12 h y 41 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 696
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 608
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 601
The Roman Empire: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome traces the breathtaking history from the empire’s foundation by Augustus to its Golden Age in the 2nd century CE through a series of ever-worsening crises until its ultimate disintegration. Taught by acclaimed Professor Gregory S. Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, these 24 captivating lectures offer you the chance to experience this story like never before, incorporating the latest historical insights that challenge our previous notions of Rome’s decline.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Gregory S. Aldrete is a treasure
- De Laurel Tucker en 02-04-19
De: Gregory S. Aldrete, y otros
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The Pagan World
- Ancient Religions Before Christianity
- De: Hans-Friedrich Mueller, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Hans-Friedrich Mueller
- Duración: 12 h y 34 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,366
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,180
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,170
In The Pagan World: Ancient Religions Before Christianity, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples of the Mediterranean and beyond, their many gods and goddesses, and their public and private worship practices, as you come to appreciate the foundational role religion played in their lives. Professor Hans-Friedrich Mueller, of Union College in Schenectady, New York, makes this ancient world come alive in 24 lectures with captivating stories of intrigue, artifacts, illustrations, and detailed descriptions from primary sources of intriguing personalities.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Pagan World
- De arnold e andersen md Dr Andersen en 03-28-20
De: Hans-Friedrich Mueller, y otros
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The Italians before Italy: Conflict and Competition in the Mediterranean
- De: Kenneth R. Bartlett, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Kenneth R. Bartlett
- Duración: 12 h y 8 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 581
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 507
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 504
Take a riveting tour of the Italian peninsula, from the glittering canals of Venice to the lavish papal apartments and ancient ruins of Rome. In these 24 lectures, Professor Bartlett traces the development of the Italian city-states of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, showing how the modern nation of Italy was forged out of the rivalries, allegiances, and traditions of a vibrant and diverse people.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A useful survey, just what I wanted
- De Adeliese Baumann en 11-07-16
De: Kenneth R. Bartlett, y otros
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England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest
- De: Jennifer Paxton, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor Jennifer Paxton
- Duración: 11 h y 59 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 313
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 256
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 254
England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest takes you through the mists of time to the rugged landscape of the British Isles. Over the course of 24 sweeping lectures, Professor Jennifer Paxton of The Catholic University of America surveys the forging of a great nation from a series of warring kingdoms and migrating peoples. From Germanic tribes to Viking invasions to Irish missionaries, she brings to life an underexamined time and place.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful
- De Anonymous User en 12-10-22
De: Jennifer Paxton, y otros
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1066: The Year That Changed Everything
- De: Jennifer Paxton, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jennifer Paxton
- Duración: 3 h
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,650
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,334
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,321
With this exciting and historically rich six-lecture course, experience for yourself the drama of this dynamic year in medieval history, centered on the landmark Norman Conquest. Taking you from the shores of Scandinavia and France to the battlefields of the English countryside, these lectures will plunge you into a world of fierce Viking warriors, powerful noble families, politically charged marriages, tense succession crises, epic military invasions, and much more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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History brought to life
- De Joshua en 07-10-13
De: Jennifer Paxton, y otros
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The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World
- De: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Robert Garland
- Duración: 24 h y 28 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8,756
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 7,857
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 7,805
Look beyond the abstract dates and figures, kings and queens, and battles and wars that make up so many historical accounts. Over the course of 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Garland covers the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tantalizing time trip
- De Mark en 08-21-13
De: Robert Garland, y otros
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The Roman Empire: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome
- De: Gregory S. Aldrete, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Duración: 12 h y 41 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 696
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 608
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 601
The Roman Empire: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome traces the breathtaking history from the empire’s foundation by Augustus to its Golden Age in the 2nd century CE through a series of ever-worsening crises until its ultimate disintegration. Taught by acclaimed Professor Gregory S. Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, these 24 captivating lectures offer you the chance to experience this story like never before, incorporating the latest historical insights that challenge our previous notions of Rome’s decline.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Gregory S. Aldrete is a treasure
- De Laurel Tucker en 02-04-19
De: Gregory S. Aldrete, y otros
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The Pagan World
- Ancient Religions Before Christianity
- De: Hans-Friedrich Mueller, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Hans-Friedrich Mueller
- Duración: 12 h y 34 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,366
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,180
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,170
In The Pagan World: Ancient Religions Before Christianity, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples of the Mediterranean and beyond, their many gods and goddesses, and their public and private worship practices, as you come to appreciate the foundational role religion played in their lives. Professor Hans-Friedrich Mueller, of Union College in Schenectady, New York, makes this ancient world come alive in 24 lectures with captivating stories of intrigue, artifacts, illustrations, and detailed descriptions from primary sources of intriguing personalities.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Pagan World
- De arnold e andersen md Dr Andersen en 03-28-20
De: Hans-Friedrich Mueller, y otros
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The Foundations of Western Civilization
- De: Thomas F. X. Noble, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Thomas F. X. Noble
- Duración: 24 h y 51 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,681
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,443
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,428
What is Western Civilization? According to Professor Noble, it is "much more than human and political geography," encompassing myriad forms of political and institutional structures - from monarchies to participatory republics - and its own traditions of political discourse. It involves choices about who gets to participate in any given society and the ways in which societies have resolved the tension between individual self-interest and the common good.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not Engaging or Very Interesting
- De Tommy D'Angelo en 03-05-17
De: Thomas F. X. Noble, y otros
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The American Civil War
- De: Gary W. Gallagher, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Gary W. Gallagher
- Duración: 24 h y 37 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 4,618
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,095
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 4,070
Between 1861 and 1865, the clash of the greatest armies the Western hemisphere had ever seen turned small towns, little-known streams, and obscure meadows in the American countryside into names we will always remember. In those great battles, those streams ran red with blood-and the United States was truly born.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Series
- De Rodney en 07-09-13
De: Gary W. Gallagher, y otros
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The Life and Writings of C. S. Lewis
- De: Louis Markos, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Louis Markos
- Duración: 6 h y 5 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 525
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 460
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 456
What can we still learn from C.S. Lewis? Find out in these 12 insightful lectures that cover the author's spiritual autobiography, novels, and his scholarly writings that reflect on pain and grief, love and friendship, prophecy and miracles, and education and mythology.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Basically a collection of sermons
- De Richard en 11-20-13
De: Louis Markos, y otros
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The Rise of Rome
- De: The Great Courses, Gregory S. Aldrete
- Narrado por: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Duración: 12 h y 16 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,053
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 918
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 909
The Roman Republic is one of the most breathtaking civilizations in world history. Between roughly 500 BCE to the turn of the millennium, a modest city-state developed an innovative system of government and expanded into far-flung territories across Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. This powerful civilization inspired America's founding fathers, gifted us a blueprint for amazing engineering innovations, left a vital trove of myths, and has inspired the human imagination for 2,000 years.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Very good, but doesn't stand out
- De Christopher en 02-08-18
De: The Great Courses, y otros
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The Viking Age: New Perspectives on History and Culture
- De: Jennifer Paxton, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jennifer Paxton
- Duración: 6 h y 37 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1
The Vikings evoke striking images of horned helmets, battle axes, and merciless coastal raids. Remembered for their shocking brutality and impressive naval prowess, these marauding pirates from the North have inspired poetry, fantasy novels, plays, symphonies, and even comic book heroes over the last 12 centuries. But do any of these enduring tropes reflect reality? Who were the Vikings really? What do we know about the period that bears their name? Explore these questions and more in The Viking Age, a 12-lecture course that corrects the record on a transformative period in world history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Prof. Paxton and the Viking’s
- De Kindle Customer en 11-18-24
De: Jennifer Paxton, y otros
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The Medieval Legacy
- De: Carol Symes, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Carol Symes
- Duración: 18 h y 15 m
- Grabación Original
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General4 out of 5 stars 40
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 35
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 35
Though it ended five centuries ago, the medieval era continues to permeate our world in far-reaching ways. Whether we pay attention to them or not, the influences and imprints of the Middle Ages are all around us, sometimes evident and sometimes less so. In these 36 revealing lectures, you’ll learn how to recognize the medieval impacts on the modern world, and to grasp their significance and implications. The Medieval Legacy offers you a deep look at a stunning millennium of change and innovation which continues to inform our contemporary world.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Too woke to be worth the time
- De Dr Alison J Pilgrim en 06-20-23
De: Carol Symes, y otros
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The Great Ideas of Philosophy, 2nd Edition
- De: Daniel N. Robinson, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Daniel N. Robinson
- Duración: 30 h y 11 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,957
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,604
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,561
Grasp the important ideas that have served as the backbone of philosophy across the ages with this extraordinary 60-lecture series. This is your opportunity to explore the enormous range of philosophical perspectives and ponder the most important and enduring of human questions-without spending your life poring over dense philosophical texts.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Hard Review to Write
- De Ark1836 en 11-20-15
De: Daniel N. Robinson, y otros
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The Middle Ages Around the World
- De: Joyce E. Salisbury, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Joyce E. Salisbury
- Duración: 12 h y 15 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 88
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 75
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 75
The Middle Ages was a time of major historical shifts and transformations. This amazing era reverberates with discoveries, innovations, events, and historical processes that are integral to the world we know now. In these 24 enthralling lectures, Professor Salisbury leads you on a sumptuous tour of this incredible historical epoch, making clear that the remarkable historical currents and advances of the Middle Ages unfolded not only in the West, but across the globe, from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to Asia, the Americas, and beyond.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A Rare Disappointment from The Great Courses
- De Curtis en 08-21-22
De: Joyce E. Salisbury, y otros
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Unsung Heroes of the Ancient World
- De: Gregory S. Aldrete, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Duración: 13 h y 15 m
- Grabación Original
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The 24 revealing lectures of Unsung Heroes of the Ancient World reconstruct over a dozen biographies from the classical world—most of them little-known, some of them quite unlikely heroes. With Professor Emeritus Gregory Aldrete as your expert guide, you will meet the ambitious travel writers, dedicated engineers, careful cartographers, diligent farmers, woman philosophers, devoted wives, skilled military generals, African rebels, Persian kings, and impressive athletes who stood out among their peers centuries ago.
De: Gregory S. Aldrete, y otros
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The Celtic World
- De: The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor Jennifer Paxton PhD
- Duración: 12 h y 52 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,208
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,950
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,931
Following the surge of interest and pride in Celtic identity since the 19th century, much of what we thought we knew about the Celts has been radically transformed. In The Celtic World, discover the incredible story of the Celtic-speaking peoples, whose art, language, and culture once spread from Ireland to Austria. This series of 24 enlightening lectures explains the traditional historical view of who the Celts were, then contrasts it with brand-new evidence from DNA analysis and archeology that totally changes our perspective on where the Celts came from.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I wish this had a different title
- De Kindle Customer en 06-20-18
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The Greek World
- A Study of History and Culture
- De: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor Robert Garland
- Duración: 12 h y 44 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 182
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 163
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 163
The ancient Greeks, more than any other early culture, have given us the template for Western civilization, as seen in their superlative achievements in the fields of architecture, political theory, philosophy, science, and art - not the least of which are their inventions of democracy and drama. In these 24 compelling lectures, Professor Garland guides you in a richly illuminating exploration of what the ancient Greeks have given us, and why they’re still important to us today.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Political correct digressions every five minutes
- De Sofia en 11-11-20
De: Robert Garland, y otros
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A Day's Read
- De: The Great Courses, Emily Allen, Grant L. Voth, y otros
- Narrado por: Arnold Weinstein, Emily Allen, Grant L. Voth
- Duración: 18 h y 25 m
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Join three literary scholars and award-winning professors as they introduce you to dozens of short masterpieces that you can finish - and engage with - in a day or less. Perfect for people with busy lives who still want to discover-or rediscover-just how transformative an act of reading can be, these 36 lectures range from short stories of fewer than 10 pages to novellas and novels of around 200 pages. Despite their short length, these works are powerful examinations of the same subjects and themes that longer "great books" discuss.
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Stories not included, only discussed
- De Julie Jester en 01-15-16
De: The Great Courses, y otros
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest
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- C.C.R.
- 04-19-14
I savored this one
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would definitely recommend this book. I enjoyed the subject and the narrator's voice, inflection and enthusiasm. I will re-listen to this one because it took me so long to finish it. I enjoyed every minute.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest?
The stories of the Lancastrian and Yorkist dynasties (the war of the roses).
Which character – as performed by Professor Jennifer Paxton – was your favorite?
I enjoyed Professor Paxton's entire narraration.
Any additional comments?
I will keep this book. Thank you for this one.
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- Nathan
- 02-26-19
Thrilling!
Honestly one of the best things I’ve ever listened to. I was totally enthralled, not just by the story, but also by the narrator. Highly recommend
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- Kari K Rush
- 04-03-21
One of my favorite TGC faculty
A wonderful look at medieval England. Professor Paxton is one of the very best presenters.
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- Jill Erb
- 08-17-21
Wonderful
Loved this! Dr Paxton does a fantastic job covering the arc of a 1000 yrs of history. My interest was sparked watching The Last Kingdom and I began to wonder about just were did these Anglo Saxons come from? Just fantastic.
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- Veronica Zerrer
- 08-30-21
Excellent survey course
Excellent survey course for the interested.
Fine primer for English literature students as well as historians in training. Delivery drivers will find this interesting. Families on long road trips, RVrs, long haul drivers will find this course fun as there are many chapters broken into short times.
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- Kristoffer
- 08-08-17
Facts and excitement both
A riveting narrative that takes you through centuries of English history, this series focuses more on dynastic developments and personalities than on themes like society, economy and technology, but knows it's strengths and does what it does very well.
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- Bethanie Jensen
- 04-09-15
This course got me hooked on The Great Courses
Would you listen to The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest again? Why?
There was such a wealth of information. There were a few points I would have loved more detail on but as a survey class it was perfect.
What did you like best about this story?
She did a great job of painting a mental picture of each time period she covered. There was a nice flow through time.
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- Mary T
- 02-09-16
Broad overview but detail is more entertaining
A relatively dry review of a massive amount of history. Historians have to balance real events and an engaging narrative: this one misses the mark. Lecture is most effective with presenting real world experience of commoners and avoiding innumerable royals with the same name.
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- Melva
- 09-02-17
Excellent
Any additional comments?
The book was a pleasure to listen. The narrator's tone of voice and intonation was nice to hear without tiring. The history well presented and easy to follow.
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- Rachel
- 07-14-17
Excellent narration and a riveting story
A well presented history. The numerous names and plot twists were made clear. Anchored more obscure history with the better know seamlessly. I always finished a lecture craving the next.
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