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Thebes
- The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece
- De: Paul Cartledge
- Narrado por: David Timson
- Duración: 11 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 146
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 122
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 122
Among the extensive writing available about the history of ancient Greece, there is precious little about the city-state of Thebes. At one point the most powerful city in ancient Greece, Thebes has been long overshadowed by its better-known rivals, Athens and Sparta. In Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece, acclaimed classicist and historian Paul Cartledge brings the city vividly to life and argues that it is central to our understanding of the ancient Greeks' achievements - whether politically or culturally.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Why is this author considered an expert scholar of Ancient Greece?
- De DaneDeer en 11-06-20
- Thebes
- The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece
- De: Paul Cartledge
- Narrado por: David Timson
Good work, but has a lot of holes
Revisado: 06-17-21
I enjoyed the reading and gleaned a lot of information I had missed in my study of Thebes. However, skipping the Theban hegemony almost completely was incredibly disappointing.
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Hellenica
- De: Xenophon
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 10 h y 59 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 82
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 76
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 74
The Hellenica is Xenophon’s continuation of Thucydides’ history of the Peloponnesian War, literally resuming from where the previous author’s history was abruptly left unfinished and narrating the events of the final seven years of the conflict and the war’s aftermath. Some historians consider the Hellenica to be a personal work, written by Xenophon in retirement on his Spartan estate, and intended primarily for circulation among his friends, who would have known the main protagonists and events, having most likely participated in them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A read no history lover should do without!
- De Epaminondas en 11-07-19
- Hellenica
- De: Xenophon
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
A read no history lover should do without!
Revisado: 11-07-19
I found it to be one of the easiest reads for an ancient source. Additionally, coming from a soldier's point of view, it mafe the stories come alive.
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Pyrrhus of Epirus
- The Life and Legacy of One of the Ancient World's Most Famous Generals
- De: Charles River Editors
- Narrado por: Scott Clem
- Duración: 1 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 5
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 4
The phrase a "Pyrrhic victory" is often used to denote a win that costs the victor more than the loser, but few have any notion of how the term came into use. Indeed, it would probably come as a surprise to many that it derives from a remark made by Pyrrhus of Epirus after a battle in which he had defeated his Roman enemies at Asculum. In the wake of the battle, Pyrrhus reportedly said, "If we are victorious in one more battle with the Romans we shall be utterly ruined."
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2 out of 5 stars
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For Children
- De Epaminondas en 05-04-18
- Pyrrhus of Epirus
- The Life and Legacy of One of the Ancient World's Most Famous Generals
- De: Charles River Editors
- Narrado por: Scott Clem
For Children
Revisado: 05-04-18
The work is merely a survey of the great general's life. Good for kids only
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Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 of 2
- De: Plutarch, John Dryden - translator
- Narrado por: B.J. Harrison
- Duración: 37 h y 25 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 39
This epic chronicle by Plutarch (A.D. 46-120) continues with the lives of great Grecians and Romans. These biographies of the men who created the ancient world are brought to life in this new, high-quality recording. Legends such as Caesar, Alexander, Cicero, Demosthenes, and many others come alive as their politics, economy, and their individual stories play out in the time of the ancients. This translation is by John Dryden and is considered by scholars to be the quintessential translation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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TABLE of CONTENTS here:
- De Amazon Customer en 02-24-16
- Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 of 2
- De: Plutarch, John Dryden - translator
- Narrado por: B.J. Harrison
This platform is awesome!!!
Revisado: 01-22-18
Plutrarch's work is as outstanding as John Dryden's easily followed translation. I highly recommend it!
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The History of Rome, Volume 2: Books 6 - 10
- De: Titus Livy
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 14 h y 1 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 96
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 82
Livy continues his magnificent epic, with Rome in complete ruin after the Gallic invasion and sack of the city in 310 B.C. Led by Camillus, one of Rome's great heroic patricians, the city regains her self-confidence and once more becomes the leader of the Latin people. Painstakingly rebuilding alliances, forging friendships, cementing relations among her own people, and fighting endless wars, Rome soon becomes the dominant power among the fractious Italic tribes on the Latin plain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Oratory was invented for doubtful matters
- De Darwin8u en 11-27-18
- The History of Rome, Volume 2: Books 6 - 10
- De: Titus Livy
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
Titus Livius Patavinus comes alive!!!!
Revisado: 05-30-15
What made the experience of listening to The History of Rome, Volume 2: Books 6 - 10 the most enjoyable?
Charlton Griffin's performance brings out the triumphs, disasters, religious rites, the plebeian successions, Patrician condescension, arrogance, and daring. The struggles of the kings of Rome, the patrician dominance, and finally the inclusion of the plebeians after the reorganization of the Roman Republic is vivid, captivating, and exciting. Charlton Griffin's narration is as splendid, possibly even better than his performance of Polybius's Rome and the Mediterranean vol. 1 and 2.
Would you recommend The History of Rome, Volume 2: Books 6 - 10 to your friends? Why or why not?
I would recommend the text for its overall dialogue and for the information which can be gained about the Carthaginians, Latins, Volscians, Sabines, Gauls, and other peoples. It is a well rounded history, of which most of the history is uncorroborated, but the majesty in which the history is written and narrated makes up for any of those shortcomings (concerning the story, not actual history). This, of course means caveat emptor...buyer beware. If you love history for history's sake, then you will love it!!!!
Have you listened to any of Charlton Griffin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Yes I have, and it is as good as any other performance I have heard from Charlton.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
All of it!!!!
Any additional comments?
I will continue to purchase any books that are narrated by Charlton Griffin. Thank you Mr. Griffin.
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