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The Song of Achilles
- A Novel
- By: Madeline Miller
- Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
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A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the author of Circe.
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Wasn't Expecting to Like It- BOY! was I wrong!!
- By susan on 06-11-14
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The Song of Achilles
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 03-06-12
- Language: English
- A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the author of Circe.
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The Blood of Olympus
- The Heroes of Olympus, Book 5
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Nick Chamian
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
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Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea....
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why oh why did they ever switch narrators!!!!!!!!!
- By wayne on 10-09-14
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The Blood of Olympus
- The Heroes of Olympus, Book 5
- Narrated by: Nick Chamian
- Series: Heroes Of Olympus, Book 5
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 10-07-14
- Language: English
- Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea....
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Story of the World, Vol. 1
- History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times (Second Edition, Revised) (Vol. 1) (Story of the World)
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present....
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Best overall history book for kids
- By Jacqueline Shealy on 04-18-24
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Story of the World, Vol. 1
- History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times (Second Edition, Revised) (Vol. 1) (Story of the World)
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Series: The Story of the World, Book Volume 1
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 01-31-24
- Language: English
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Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present....
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The History of Ancient Egypt
- By: Bob Brier, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
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Even after deciphering its hieroglyphs, and marveling at its scarabs, mummies, obelisks, and sphinxes, Egyptian civilization remains one of history's most mysterious....
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Incomprehensibly complete
- By Nassir on 07-09-13
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The History of Ancient Egypt
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 07-08-13
- Language: English
- Even after deciphering its hieroglyphs, and marveling at its scarabs, mummies, obelisks, and sphinxes, Egyptian civilization remains one of history's most mysterious....
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A History of the World in 6 Glasses
- By: Tom Standage
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst....
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Fun and Informative
- By Stoker on 09-09-11
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A History of the World in 6 Glasses
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 03-18-11
- Language: English
- Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst....
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The Mark of Athena
- The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3
- By: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
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Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy - after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera - it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war....
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Well done continuation of this fantasy series
- By Karissa Eckert on 08-20-13
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The Mark of Athena
- The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
- Series: Heroes Of Olympus, Book 3
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 10-02-12
- Language: English
- Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy - after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera - it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war....
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Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey
- By: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 25 hrs and 2 mins
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Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature....
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Oddball Translation
- By Joel Jenkins on 05-11-17
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Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 1 & 2
- Length: 25 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 12-14-12
- Language: English
- Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature....
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The Peloponnesian War
- By: Thucydides
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 26 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Historians universally agree that Thucydides was the greatest historian who has ever lived, and that his story of the Peloponnesian conflict is a marvel of forensic science and fine literature....
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You better know the events before listening
- By David A. Montalvo on 05-25-16
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The Peloponnesian War
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 26 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 09-20-12
- Language: English
- Historians universally agree that Thucydides was the greatest historian who has ever lived, and that his story of the Peloponnesian conflict is a marvel of forensic science and fine literature....
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Troy
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
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In this brilliant conclusion to his best-selling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War....
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Thank the gods
- By Stefan Filipovits on 06-22-21
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Troy
- The Greek Myths Reimagined
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Series: Mythos, Book 3, Mythos, Book 3
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 06-22-21
- Language: English
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In this brilliant conclusion to his best-selling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War....
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Mythology: Mega Collection
- Classic Stories from the Greek, Celtic, Norse, Japanese, Hindu, Chinese, Mesopotamian and Egyptian Mythology
- By: Scott Lewis
- Narrated by: Madison Niederhauser, Oliver Hunt
- Length: 31 hrs and 37 mins
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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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An interesting set of introductions.
- By Kevin Potter on 05-30-19
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Mythology: Mega Collection
- Classic Stories from the Greek, Celtic, Norse, Japanese, Hindu, Chinese, Mesopotamian and Egyptian Mythology
- Narrated by: Madison Niederhauser, Oliver Hunt
- Length: 31 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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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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An Echo in the Darkness
- The Mark of the Lion, Book 2
- By: Francine Rivers
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
- Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins
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As a Roman trader grieves over a lost slave woman, he begins to learn about the faith that gave her enough strength to face death....
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Very well done!
- By Susan on 09-17-08
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An Echo in the Darkness
- The Mark of the Lion, Book 2
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
- Series: Mark of the Lion, Book 2
- Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 08-01-08
- Language: English
- As a Roman trader grieves over a lost slave woman, he begins to learn about the faith that gave her enough strength to face death....
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The Secret History of the World
- By: Mark Booth
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins
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In this groundbreaking new work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling intellectual tour of our world's secret histories....
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A unique perspective
- By Robin on 04-09-12
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The Secret History of the World
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 02-19-08
- Language: English
- In this groundbreaking new work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling intellectual tour of our world's secret histories....
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Mythology
- By: Edith Hamilton
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
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Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends that are the keystone of Western culture....
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Good reading of classical myths
- By Kathi on 03-18-13
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Mythology
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 03-14-13
- Language: English
- Mythology succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends that are the keystone of Western culture....
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A Thousand Ships
- A Novel
- By: Natalie Haynes
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen....
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A new Golden Age
- By Stefan Filipovits on 01-26-21
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A Thousand Ships
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 01-26-21
- Language: English
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In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen....
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Conquistador
- Hernan Cortes, King Montezuma, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs
- By: Buddy Levy
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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It was a moment unique in human history: the face-to-face meeting between two men from civilizations a world apart....
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A Great Book
- By Victor on 02-27-11
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Conquistador
- Hernan Cortes, King Montezuma, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 07-16-08
- Language: English
- It was a moment unique in human history: the face-to-face meeting between two men from civilizations a world apart....
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Pandora's Jar
- Women in the Greek Myths
- By: Natalie Haynes
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
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The tellers of Greek myths—historically men—have routinely sidelined the female characters....
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The Golden Age Continues
- By Stefan Filipovits on 03-29-22
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Pandora's Jar
- Women in the Greek Myths
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 03-29-22
- Language: English
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The tellers of Greek myths—historically men—have routinely sidelined the female characters....
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The Golden Goblet
- By: Eloise Jarvis McGraw
- Narrated by: Charles Carroll
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
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Ranofer struggles to thwart the plottings of his evil brother, Gebu, so he can become master goldsmith like their father....
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Suspense in Ancient Egypt -- Fun and Eudcational
- By EmilyK on 04-10-13
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The Golden Goblet
- Narrated by: Charles Carroll
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 08-01-12
- Language: English
- Ranofer struggles to thwart the plottings of his evil brother, Gebu, so he can become master goldsmith like their father....
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SPQR
- A History of Ancient Rome
- By: Mary Beard
- Narrated by: Phyllida Nash
- Length: 18 hrs and 30 mins
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Mary Beard narrates the unprecedented rise of a civilization that even 2,000 years later still shapes many of our most fundamental assumptions about power....
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Shallow and unsatisfying
- By Joe on 02-19-17
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SPQR
- A History of Ancient Rome
- Narrated by: Phyllida Nash
- Length: 18 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 11-19-15
- Language: English
- Mary Beard narrates the unprecedented rise of a civilization that even 2,000 years later still shapes many of our most fundamental assumptions about power....
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The Dawn of Everything
- A New History of Humanity
- By: David Graeber, David Wengrow
- Narrated by: Mark Williams
- Length: 24 hrs and 13 mins
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A trailblazing account of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the emergence of "the state", political violence, and social inequality—revealing new possibilities for human emancipation....
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exactly what I've been looking for
- By DankTurtle on 11-10-21
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The Dawn of Everything
- A New History of Humanity
- Narrated by: Mark Williams
- Length: 24 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 11-09-21
- Language: English
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A trailblazing account of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the emergence of "the state", political violence, and social inequality—revealing new possibilities for human emancipation....
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
- By: Toby Wilkinson
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 18 hrs and 53 mins
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In this landmark work, one of the world's most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its final absorption....
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Well Written and Detailed
- By Matthew G. on 01-26-18
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 18 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 09-12-17
- Language: English
- In this landmark work, one of the world's most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its final absorption....
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