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Mythos

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

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15 heure 26 min

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.• Each adventure is ... En savoir plus

$30.59 CAD

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.• Each adventure is
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Odyssey

The Greek Myths Reimagined

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

Collections series Stephen Fry's Greek Myths
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10 heure 37 min

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring ... En savoir plus

$32.39 CAD

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring
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Helen of Troy

par Bettany Hughes ...

Lu par Bettany Hughes ...

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15 heure 39 min

Helen of Troy is one of the most evocative names in ancient history. For nearly three thousand years she has been both the embodiment of absolute female beauty and a reminder of the terrible power that it can wield. Held responsible for both the Trojan War and enduring the enmity between East and West, for millennia she has been viewed as an exquisite agent of extermination. But who was she really ... En savoir plus

$39.59 CAD

Helen of Troy is one of the most evocative names in ancient history. For nearly three thousand years she has been both the embodiment of absolute female beauty and a reminder of the terrible power that it can wield. Held responsible for both the Trojan War and enduring the enmity between East and West, for millennia she has been viewed as an exquisite agent of extermination. But who was she really
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The Odyssey

par Homer ...

Lu par Mark Nelson ...

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10 heure 55 min

Having spent ten years fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus embarks on his journey back to Ithica. To get there he must deceive a giant Cyclops, face Poseidon’s wrath, escape cannibalism, defeat the witch-goddess Circe, skirt the land of the Sirens, sail between a six-headed monster and a raging whirlpool, and escape captivity on the island of Calypso. But perhaps his biggest threat is his ... En savoir plus

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Having spent ten years fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus embarks on his journey back to Ithica. To get there he must deceive a giant Cyclops, face Poseidon’s wrath, escape cannibalism, defeat the witch-goddess Circe, skirt the land of the Sirens, sail between a six-headed monster and a raging whirlpool, and escape captivity on the island of Calypso. But perhaps his biggest threat is his
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Penelope’s Bones

A New History of Homer’s World through the Women Written Out of It

par Emily Hauser ...

Lu par Emily Hauser ...

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16 heure 22 min

Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey**.**Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored over endlessly in the past three millennia. But these are not just tales about heroic men. There are scor ... En savoir plus

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Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey**.**Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored over endlessly in the past three millennia. But these are not just tales about heroic men. There are scor
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Troy

The Greek Myths Reimagined

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

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11 heure 1 min

In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War.Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. Troy is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid emotion. Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen, ... En savoir plus

$31.49 CAD

In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War.Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. Troy is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid emotion. Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen,
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The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World

par Phillip Campbell ...

Lu par Kevin Gallagher ...

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8 heure 40 min

Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the ... En savoir plus

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Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the
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Mythology

par Edith Hamilton ...

Lu par Suzanne Toren ...

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14 heure 34 min

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human ... En savoir plus

$37.79 CAD

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human
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The Emperor's Exile (Eagles of the Empire 19)

The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller

par Simon Scarrow ...

Lu par Jonathan Keeble ...

Collections Livre audio : 19 - Eagles of the Empire
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12 heure

The gripping and action-packed new Roman army adventure in the Eagles of the Empire series by Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Scarrow. The perfect read for readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro, hardened veterans of the Roman army, have faced the Empire's enemies from Britannia to Parthia, from Hispania to Judea. Now once again they are on a mission ... En savoir plus

$35.09 CAD

The gripping and action-packed new Roman army adventure in the Eagles of the Empire series by Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Scarrow. The perfect read for readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro, hardened veterans of the Roman army, have faced the Empire's enemies from Britannia to Parthia, from Hispania to Judea. Now once again they are on a mission
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Alexander the Great

par Philip Freeman ...

Lu par Michael Page ...

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12 heure 34 min

Alexander was born into the royal family of Macedonia, the kingdom that would soon rule over Greece. Tutored as a boy by Aristotle, Alexander had an inquisitive mind that would serve him well when he faced formidable obstacles during his military campaigns. Shortly after taking command of the army, he launched an invasion of the Persian empire, and continued his conquests as far south as the ... En savoir plus

$27.09 CAD

Alexander was born into the royal family of Macedonia, the kingdom that would soon rule over Greece. Tutored as a boy by Aristotle, Alexander had an inquisitive mind that would serve him well when he faced formidable obstacles during his military campaigns. Shortly after taking command of the army, he launched an invasion of the Persian empire, and continued his conquests as far south as the
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The Story of Greece and Rome

par Tony Spawforth ...

Lu par Steven Crossley ...

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16 heure 7 min

The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story ... En savoir plus

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The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story
... En savoir plus
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Talking Classics

The Shock of the Old

par Mary Beard ...

Lu par Mary Beard ...

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5 heure 38 min

The incomparable Mary Beard is back, and she’s talking all things classics.Why the ongoing fascination with the ancient world? This witty, approachable book asks why—for better or (sometimes) worse—antiquity continues to exert such a powerful hold on the contemporary imagination. Recalling a formative childhood encounter with a four-thousand-year-old piece of bread in a museum, Beard introduces ... En savoir plus

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The incomparable Mary Beard is back, and she’s talking all things classics.Why the ongoing fascination with the ancient world? This witty, approachable book asks why—for better or (sometimes) worse—antiquity continues to exert such a powerful hold on the contemporary imagination. Recalling a formative childhood encounter with a four-thousand-year-old piece of bread in a museum, Beard introduces
... En savoir plus
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Life of Timoleon, The

par Plutarch, Bernadotte Perrin ...

Lu par Andrea Giordani ...

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1 heures 24 min

The Life of Timoleon, as told by Plutarch in Parallel lives, is a twisted and intriguing one. Deemed fiercely patriotic for helping plan the assassination of his tyrannical brother, Timoleon was multifaceted. He was integral in helping the citizens of Sicily, as well as his own citizens. But for the many things that he did, Timoleon suffered a lonely end – only to be celebrated further after his ... En savoir plus

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The Life of Timoleon, as told by Plutarch in Parallel lives, is a twisted and intriguing one. Deemed fiercely patriotic for helping plan the assassination of his tyrannical brother, Timoleon was multifaceted. He was integral in helping the citizens of Sicily, as well as his own citizens. But for the many things that he did, Timoleon suffered a lonely end – only to be celebrated further after his
... En savoir plus
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The Apology of Socrates According to Plato

par Plato, Benjamin Jowett ...

Lu par Robin Homer ...

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1 heures 10 min

The Apology of Socrates, written by Plato, is a Socratic dialogue of the speech of legal self-defence which Socrates spoke at his trial for impiety and corruption in 399 BCSpecifically, the Apology of Socrates is a defence against the charges of "corrupting the youth" and "not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel" to Athens.Among the primary sources ... En savoir plus

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The Apology of Socrates, written by Plato, is a Socratic dialogue of the speech of legal self-defence which Socrates spoke at his trial for impiety and corruption in 399 BCSpecifically, the Apology of Socrates is a defence against the charges of "corrupting the youth" and "not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel" to Athens.Among the primary sources
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Teogonía

El Origen del Universo y la Genealogía de los Dioses

par Hesíodo ...

Lu par Artur Mas ...

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1 heures 32 min

"Teogonía" es una de las fuentes más importantes de la mitología griega y relata la genealogía de los dioses, su origen y la formación del universo. La obra comienza con un himno a las Musas, seguido de la narración de la creación del cosmos desde el Caos primigenio hasta la consolidación del poder de Zeus como rey de los dioses. Hesíodo describe el nacimiento de diversas deidades y criaturas ... En savoir plus

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"Teogonía" es una de las fuentes más importantes de la mitología griega y relata la genealogía de los dioses, su origen y la formación del universo. La obra comienza con un himno a las Musas, seguido de la narración de la creación del cosmos desde el Caos primigenio hasta la consolidación del poder de Zeus como rey de los dioses. Hesíodo describe el nacimiento de diversas deidades y criaturas
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Memories of the New Kingdom

par Scriptural Research Institute ...

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1 heures 55 min

The New Kingdom era of Egyptian history emerged from the darkness of the Second Intermediate Period, when the Theban dynasty drove out the Hyksos from Egypt, and went on the conquer Canaan, and Nubia. The Hyksos dynasty appears to have been largely as a result of the Minoan eruption in Greece, which darkened the sky of Egypt and blanketed northern Egypt with up to 2 meters (6 feet) in ash. The ... En savoir plus

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The New Kingdom era of Egyptian history emerged from the darkness of the Second Intermediate Period, when the Theban dynasty drove out the Hyksos from Egypt, and went on the conquer Canaan, and Nubia. The Hyksos dynasty appears to have been largely as a result of the Minoan eruption in Greece, which darkened the sky of Egypt and blanketed northern Egypt with up to 2 meters (6 feet) in ash. The
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Histories

par Herodotus, David Timson ...

Lu par David Timson ...

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27 heure 28 min

In this, the first prose history in European civilisation, Herodotus describes the growth of the Persian Empire with force, authority and style. Perhaps most famously, the book tells the heroic tale of the Greeks’ resistance to the vast invading force assembled by Xerxes, King of Persia. Here are not only the great battles Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis but also penetrating human insight and a ... En savoir plus

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In this, the first prose history in European civilisation, Herodotus describes the growth of the Persian Empire with force, authority and style. Perhaps most famously, the book tells the heroic tale of the Greeks’ resistance to the vast invading force assembled by Xerxes, King of Persia. Here are not only the great battles Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis but also penetrating human insight and a
... En savoir plus
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Göbekli Tepe and Derinkuyu: The History of Ancient Anatolia’s Most Unique Sites

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par KC Wayman ...

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2 heure 11 min

Despite the fact some Neolithic communities grew to considerable sizes, they’re typically not considered when people think of the first ancient civilizations or the first major cities, so when German archaeologists discovered the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey in the 1990s, it created an academic firestorm that is still raging. Far from being just another settlement, ... En savoir plus

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Despite the fact some Neolithic communities grew to considerable sizes, they’re typically not considered when people think of the first ancient civilizations or the first major cities, so when German archaeologists discovered the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey in the 1990s, it created an academic firestorm that is still raging. Far from being just another settlement,
... En savoir plus
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Alexander the Great: The Great Leader and Hero of Macedonia and Ancient Greece (A Captivating Guide to the King Who Conquered the Persian Empire and Babylon)

par Todd Runyon ...

Lu par Digital Voice Mike G ...

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1 heures 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.According to the ancient writer arrian, when alexander attempted to apply proskynesis to his court, his decision was met with massive criticism from both the macedonians and greeks.And even when he stopped the practice, the macedonians continued to witness their king apply a variety of persian customs in the kingdom. Some said his persianization played ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.According to the ancient writer arrian, when alexander attempted to apply proskynesis to his court, his decision was met with massive criticism from both the macedonians and greeks.And even when he stopped the practice, the macedonians continued to witness their king apply a variety of persian customs in the kingdom. Some said his persianization played
... En savoir plus
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Legacy

par Santiago Machain ...

Lu par Santiago Machain ...

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3 heure 9 min

Legacy is a sweeping exploration of humanity's shared past, weaving together the stories of empires, cultures, and individuals who shaped the world as we know it. From the rise and transformation of Europe and Africa's golden age, to the vibrant exchanges along the Silk Road and the early encounters in the Americas, this volume delves into the evolution of science, philosophy, religion, art, and ... En savoir plus

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Legacy is a sweeping exploration of humanity's shared past, weaving together the stories of empires, cultures, and individuals who shaped the world as we know it. From the rise and transformation of Europe and Africa's golden age, to the vibrant exchanges along the Silk Road and the early encounters in the Americas, this volume delves into the evolution of science, philosophy, religion, art, and
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La antigua Grecia para niños: Una guía fascinante de la historia de Grecia, de la civilización micénica, la guerra de Troya, la edad de oro de Pericles, el periodo helenístico y las conquistas romanas

par Captivating History ...

Lu par Luis Trumper ...

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1 heures 15 min

Sumérgete en el mundo de los antiguos griegos. Desde sus mitos y su cultura hasta sus guerras y su derrota final ante los romanos, este libro lo abarca todo. Tanto los padres como los niños disfrutarán aprendiendo lo que hizo de la antigua Grecia una civilización tan asombrosa y viendo por qué el mundo moderno les debe tanto.Los antiguos griegos nos dieron muchas cosas que todavía utilizamos hoy ... En savoir plus

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Sumérgete en el mundo de los antiguos griegos. Desde sus mitos y su cultura hasta sus guerras y su derrota final ante los romanos, este libro lo abarca todo. Tanto los padres como los niños disfrutarán aprendiendo lo que hizo de la antigua Grecia una civilización tan asombrosa y viendo por qué el mundo moderno les debe tanto.Los antiguos griegos nos dieron muchas cosas que todavía utilizamos hoy
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Plutarch's Lives

Volume 1 of 2

par Plutarch ...

Lu par B. J. Harrison ...

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41 heure 7 min

Plutarchs's (46-120 A.D.) epic chronicle of the lives of great Grecians and Romans. Beginning with the founding of Rome and Athens, the lives of the men who created the ancient world are brought to life in this new, high quality recording. Greats such as Romulus, Pericles, Theseus, Lycurgus, and many others come alive as their politics, economy, and their individual stories play out in the time of ... En savoir plus

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Plutarchs's (46-120 A.D.) epic chronicle of the lives of great Grecians and Romans. Beginning with the founding of Rome and Athens, the lives of the men who created the ancient world are brought to life in this new, high quality recording. Greats such as Romulus, Pericles, Theseus, Lycurgus, and many others come alive as their politics, economy, and their individual stories play out in the time of
... En savoir plus
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Rome’s Conquest of North Africa: The History of the Conflicts that Led to the Establishment of Roman Provinces in Africa

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Martin Taylor ...

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4 heure 12 min

Certain foreign policy decisions led to continuing enmity between Carthage and the burgeoning power of Rome, and what followed was a series of wars which turned from a battle for Mediterranean hegemony into an all-out struggle for survival. Although the Romans gained the upper hand in the wake of the First Punic War, Hannibal brought the Romans to their knees for over a decade during the Second ... En savoir plus

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Certain foreign policy decisions led to continuing enmity between Carthage and the burgeoning power of Rome, and what followed was a series of wars which turned from a battle for Mediterranean hegemony into an all-out struggle for survival. Although the Romans gained the upper hand in the wake of the First Punic War, Hannibal brought the Romans to their knees for over a decade during the Second
... En savoir plus
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Alejandro Magno: Una apasionante guía sobre el surgimiento del Imperio macedonio, su gobernante y sus conquistas

par Billy Wellman ...

Lu par Carlos Verne ...

Version Longue

4 heure 31 min

¿Sabía usted que Alejandro Magno introdujo una vez la proskynesis en la corte macedonia?La proskynesis, el acto de besar el suelo o los pies de alguien de rango superior, era una costumbre habitual de los persas. En la corte del Imperio aqueménida, este acto se realizaba normalmente ante el rey. Tanto si eran nativos del país como si no, los súbditos tenían que postrarse ante el rey antes de poder ... En savoir plus

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¿Sabía usted que Alejandro Magno introdujo una vez la proskynesis en la corte macedonia?La proskynesis, el acto de besar el suelo o los pies de alguien de rango superior, era una costumbre habitual de los persas. En la corte del Imperio aqueménida, este acto se realizaba normalmente ante el rey. Tanto si eran nativos del país como si no, los súbditos tenían que postrarse ante el rey antes de poder
... En savoir plus

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