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The Histories

by Herodotus ...

Narrated by Frank Laverty ...

Unabridged

27 hours 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic of Tom Holland's 'stirring new translation' (Telegraph) of Herodotus' Histories, one of the great books in Western history, is narrated by Frank Laverty.The Histories of Herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century BC, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing. Joined here ... Read more

£14.40

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic of Tom Holland's 'stirring new translation' (Telegraph) of Herodotus' Histories, one of the great books in Western history, is narrated by Frank Laverty.The Histories of Herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century BC, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing. Joined here
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Byzantium

The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire

by Judith Herrin ...

Narrated by Phyllida Nash ...

Unabridged

16 hours 14 min

A classic book now available on audioWith narration by Phyllida Nash, who gives a captivating account of the legendary empire that made the modern Western world possibleByzantium. The name evokes grandeur and exoticism—gold, cunning, and complexity. In this unique book, Judith Herrin unveils the riches of a quite different civilization. Avoiding a standard chronological account of the Byzantine ... Read more

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A classic book now available on audioWith narration by Phyllida Nash, who gives a captivating account of the legendary empire that made the modern Western world possibleByzantium. The name evokes grandeur and exoticism—gold, cunning, and complexity. In this unique book, Judith Herrin unveils the riches of a quite different civilization. Avoiding a standard chronological account of the Byzantine
... Read more
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Troy

The tragedy of Helen, Clytemnestra, Agamemnon, Achilles, Hector, Paris & Odysseus

by Stephen Fry ...

Narrated by Stephen Fry ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths
Unabridged

11 hours 10 min

AN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice . . .'When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.Watch in awe as a thousand ships are launched ... Read more

£14.40

AN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice . . .'When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.Watch in awe as a thousand ships are launched
... Read more
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The Emperor's Exile (Eagles of the Empire 19)

The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller

by Simon Scarrow ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keeble ...

Series Audiobook 19 - Eagles of the Empire
Unabridged

12 hours

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 ... Read more

£19.79

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
... Read more
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Histories

by Herodotus, David Timson ...

Narrated by David Timson ...

Unabridged

27 hours 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
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The History of Philosophy

by A. C. Grayling ...

Narrated by Neil Gardner ...

Unabridged

28 hours 6 min

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The History of Philosophy written by A.C. Grayling, read by Neil Gardner.The story of philosophy is an epic tale: an exploration of the ideas, views and teachings of some of the most creative minds known to humanity. But since the long-popular classic Bertrand Russell's History of Western Philosophy, first published in 1945, there has been no comprehensive ... Read more

£12.60

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The History of Philosophy written by A.C. Grayling, read by Neil Gardner.The story of philosophy is an epic tale: an exploration of the ideas, views and teachings of some of the most creative minds known to humanity. But since the long-popular classic Bertrand Russell's History of Western Philosophy, first published in 1945, there has been no comprehensive
... Read more
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The Classical World

An Epic History of Greece and Rome

by Robin Lane Fox ...

Narrated by Roger May ...

Unabridged

28 hours 28 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Robin Lane Fox's The Classical World: An Epic History of Greece and Rome is a comprehensive and enthralling introduction to Ancient civilization.The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the ... Read more

£14.40

Brought to you by Penguin.Robin Lane Fox's The Classical World: An Epic History of Greece and Rome is a comprehensive and enthralling introduction to Ancient civilization.The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the
... Read more
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Mythology

by Edith Hamilton ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

14 hours 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 ... Read more

£17.09

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
... Read more
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Helen of Troy

by Bettany Hughes ...

Narrated by Bettany Hughes ...

Unabridged

15 hours 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 ... Read more

£22.50

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
... Read more
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How the World Made the West

'World history at its best' Simon Sebag Montefiore

by Josephine Quinn ...

Narrated by Alix Dunmore ...

Unabridged

15 hours 45 min

Bloomsbury presents How the World Made the West by Josephine Quinn, read by Alix Dunmore.A Guardian, Financial Times, New Statesman, The Rest is Politics and Waterstones Highlight for 2024'Quinn has done a lot more than reinvent the wheel. What we have here is a truly encyclopaedic and monumental account of the ancient world' THE TIMES'A work of great confidence, empathy, learning and imagination' ... Read more

£16.20

Bloomsbury presents How the World Made the West by Josephine Quinn, read by Alix Dunmore.A Guardian, Financial Times, New Statesman, The Rest is Politics and Waterstones Highlight for 2024'Quinn has done a lot more than reinvent the wheel. What we have here is a truly encyclopaedic and monumental account of the ancient world' THE TIMES'A work of great confidence, empathy, learning and imagination'
... Read more
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In Our Time: 25 Key Figures in Ancient History

A BBC Radio 4 Collection

by Melvyn Bragg ...

Narrated by Melvyn Bragg ...

Series series In Our Time
Unabridged

18 hours 57 min

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 25 major leaders, thinkers and writers of the classical world'The best thing on Radio 4, possibly the best thing on the radio full stop'The SpectatorIn Our Time is one of BBC Radio's most successful and best-loved programmes, with a weekly listenership of over two million. Since 1998, it has 'transformed the landscape for serious ideas at peak listening time' (The ... Read more

£14.40

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 25 major leaders, thinkers and writers of the classical world'The best thing on Radio 4, possibly the best thing on the radio full stop'The SpectatorIn Our Time is one of BBC Radio's most successful and best-loved programmes, with a weekly listenership of over two million. Since 1998, it has 'transformed the landscape for serious ideas at peak listening time' (The
... Read more
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Archaeology and the Iliad

The Trojan War in Homer and History

by Eric Cline ...

Narrated by Eric Cline ...

Unabridged

7 hours 33 min

The Trojan War, captured forever in Homer's epic poem the Iliad, resonates to the present day in the popular imagination, and this magnificent confrontation continues to exert a tremendous influence on modern audiences. But did Troy actually exist? And if so, where is it located? Was the Trojan War actually fought? If it was, did it take place over the course of ten years, as Homer wrote, or was ... Read more

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The Trojan War, captured forever in Homer's epic poem the Iliad, resonates to the present day in the popular imagination, and this magnificent confrontation continues to exert a tremendous influence on modern audiences. But did Troy actually exist? And if so, where is it located? Was the Trojan War actually fought? If it was, did it take place over the course of ten years, as Homer wrote, or was
... Read more
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The Story of Greece and Rome

by Tony Spawforth ...

Narrated by Steven Crossley ...

Unabridged

16 hours 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 ... Read more

£20.66 or Free with Kobo Plus

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
... Read more
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Life of Pelopidas, The

by Plutarch, Bernadotte Perrin ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

Pelopidas started out a hero to the people, being born under a noble family and making a name for himself as an athlete. But as Plutarch describes in Pelopidas’s chapter of Parallel Lives, there was a lot more to this man than could be seen. Being very generous with his wealth to the less fortunate of the town, Pelopidas also went on to lead the army. By the end of his life, his patriotism did not ... Read more

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Pelopidas started out a hero to the people, being born under a noble family and making a name for himself as an athlete. But as Plutarch describes in Pelopidas’s chapter of Parallel Lives, there was a lot more to this man than could be seen. Being very generous with his wealth to the less fortunate of the town, Pelopidas also went on to lead the army. By the end of his life, his patriotism did not
... Read more
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Life of Alexander, The

by Plutarch, Bernadotte Perrin ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

3 hours 9 min

The Life of Alexander is one of many notable Greek figure biographies written by Plutarch in his series “Parallel Lives”. Alexander is arguably one of the most notable Greek figures, immortalized in stories and legends that are commonly used in mythology classes today. With the lingering feeling of discontent after the Persian invasion and the political unrest that surrounded him, his life made ... Read more

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The Life of Alexander is one of many notable Greek figure biographies written by Plutarch in his series “Parallel Lives”. Alexander is arguably one of the most notable Greek figures, immortalized in stories and legends that are commonly used in mythology classes today. With the lingering feeling of discontent after the Persian invasion and the political unrest that surrounded him, his life made
... Read more
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King Darius the Great: The Life and Legacy of the Achaemenid Persian Empire's Ruler during the First Invasion of Greece

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Jim Johnston ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

It was not until the excavations of the 1930s that many of the relics, reliefs, and clay tablets that offer so much information about Persian life could be studied for the first time. Through archaeological remains, ancient texts, and work by a new generation of historians, a picture can today be built of this remarkable civilization and their capital city. Although the city had been destroyed, ... Read more

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It was not until the excavations of the 1930s that many of the relics, reliefs, and clay tablets that offer so much information about Persian life could be studied for the first time. Through archaeological remains, ancient texts, and work by a new generation of historians, a picture can today be built of this remarkable civilization and their capital city. Although the city had been destroyed,
... Read more
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Greek Myths in 60 Minutes

Timeless Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Monsters for All Ages

by Johnny Nelson ...

Narrated by Myriam Berger ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

Unlock the wonder of ancient Greece in just 60 minutes with Greek Myths in 60 Minutes: Timeless Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Monsters for All Ages. This engaging and immersive audiobook brings to life the most legendary tales from classical mythology, adapted for listeners of all ages while staying true to the original stories passed down through generations.Step into a world where mighty gods rule ... Read more

Was £5.99 Now £1.33 or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the wonder of ancient Greece in just 60 minutes with Greek Myths in 60 Minutes: Timeless Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Monsters for All Ages. This engaging and immersive audiobook brings to life the most legendary tales from classical mythology, adapted for listeners of all ages while staying true to the original stories passed down through generations.Step into a world where mighty gods rule
... Read more
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Plato's Atlantis

The Complete Audio Presentation of Plato’s Account

by Plato, Benjamin Jowett ...

Narrated by AI Voice Spuds Oxley ...

Series Audiobook 1.0 - Plato’s Dialogues
Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This audiobook presents the only known account of Atlantis in human history, as recorded by Plato in Timaeus and Critias. Passed down from Egyptian priests to Solon and preserved through generations, this is the original description of a powerful island civilization beyond the Pillars of Heracles, its rise, its greatness, and its sudden fall. Presented in ... Read more

£1.33 or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This audiobook presents the only known account of Atlantis in human history, as recorded by Plato in Timaeus and Critias. Passed down from Egyptian priests to Solon and preserved through generations, this is the original description of a powerful island civilization beyond the Pillars of Heracles, its rise, its greatness, and its sudden fall. Presented in
... Read more
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Alexandria and Antioch: The History of the Ancient Near East’s Hellenistic Capitals

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Victoria Woodson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

Despite the infighting among them, one thing Alexander the Great’s generals did agree upon after the Macedonian king's death was their Hellenistic culture. Most famously, Ptolemy’s line firmly established the Hellenistic culture of the Greeks while ruling over Egypt, and by marrying within their family line, the Ptolemaic pharaohs kept their Hellenistic heritage until the very end of Ptolemy’s ... Read more

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Despite the infighting among them, one thing Alexander the Great’s generals did agree upon after the Macedonian king's death was their Hellenistic culture. Most famously, Ptolemy’s line firmly established the Hellenistic culture of the Greeks while ruling over Egypt, and by marrying within their family line, the Ptolemaic pharaohs kept their Hellenistic heritage until the very end of Ptolemy’s
... Read more
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Ancient Greece: A Concise Overview of the Greek History and Mythology Including Classical Greece, Hellenistic Greece, Roman Greece and The Byzantine Empire

by Eric Brown ...

Narrated by John B Leen ...

Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

Explore the History and Mythology of the Ancient Greeks!There are few things as fascinating and exciting as the world of Ancient Greece, and in the following book, you are going to learn everything you’ll ever need to know about the history and socio-political makeup of the world of Ancient Greece. Where did Greek culture come from? When did it begin to taste shape? Where there any precursors to ... Read more

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Explore the History and Mythology of the Ancient Greeks!There are few things as fascinating and exciting as the world of Ancient Greece, and in the following book, you are going to learn everything you’ll ever need to know about the history and socio-political makeup of the world of Ancient Greece. Where did Greek culture come from? When did it begin to taste shape? Where there any precursors to
... Read more
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Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics: Series 1-4

A comical guide to Ancient Greece and Rome

by Natalie Haynes ...

Narrated by Natalie Haynes ...

Unabridged

7 hours 19 min

All four series of Natalie Haynes’ BBC Radio 4 show combining comedy with classicismWriter, broadcaster and recovering comedian Natalie Haynes mixes comedy and conversation to bring the ancient world entertainingly up to date in these four radio series. Each episode sees her profiling a key figure from ancient Greece and Rome, and, aided by her special guests, creating a stand-up show around them ... Read more

£12.60

All four series of Natalie Haynes’ BBC Radio 4 show combining comedy with classicismWriter, broadcaster and recovering comedian Natalie Haynes mixes comedy and conversation to bring the ancient world entertainingly up to date in these four radio series. Each episode sees her profiling a key figure from ancient Greece and Rome, and, aided by her special guests, creating a stand-up show around them
... Read more
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Fall of Rome, The: The History and Legacy of the Western Roman Empire’s Collapse in the 5th Century

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by KC Wayman ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

For the people of the ancient Mediterranean and beyond, the city of Rome had been a symbol of power for centuries, and entering the early 5th century CE, the Eternal City hadn’t been taken by an enemy force since the Gauls had done it about 800 years, an unheard of period of tranquility in a world wracked with almost constant warfare.Thus, when the Visigoths, whom the Romans considered uncultured ... Read more

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For the people of the ancient Mediterranean and beyond, the city of Rome had been a symbol of power for centuries, and entering the early 5th century CE, the Eternal City hadn’t been taken by an enemy force since the Gauls had done it about 800 years, an unheard of period of tranquility in a world wracked with almost constant warfare.Thus, when the Visigoths, whom the Romans considered uncultured
... Read more
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No Place for Mercy

by Davis Truman ...

Narrated by Gay Lopes ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

Where empire rose, mercy fell.In No Place for Mercy, ancient Rome is unmasked—not as the marble-clad cradle of civilization, but as a brutal stage where sex, violence, and power played their most calculated roles. With a piercing lens, this provocative and deeply researched work reveals how sexual violence was not only a consequence of conquest but a deliberate tool of political manipulation and ... Read more

£2.68 or Free with Kobo Plus

Where empire rose, mercy fell.In No Place for Mercy, ancient Rome is unmasked—not as the marble-clad cradle of civilization, but as a brutal stage where sex, violence, and power played their most calculated roles. With a piercing lens, this provocative and deeply researched work reveals how sexual violence was not only a consequence of conquest but a deliberate tool of political manipulation and
... Read more
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Mythology for Kids: Captivating Greek and Egyptian Myths for Children

by Matt Clayton ...

Narrated by Michael Reaves ...

Unabridged

3 hours 25 min

Two manuscripts in one audiobook:- Egyptian Mythology for Kids: Captivating Tales and Myths of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Pharaohs- Greek Mythology for Kids: Captivating Tales and Myths of Greek Gods, Goddesses, Mythological Creatures, Heroes, Kings, and VillainsIn the first part of this audiobook, you will learn about:- The mummy’s curse—is it real?- The ancient Egyptians had more than one ... Read more

£10.05 or Free with Kobo Plus

Two manuscripts in one audiobook:- Egyptian Mythology for Kids: Captivating Tales and Myths of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and Pharaohs- Greek Mythology for Kids: Captivating Tales and Myths of Greek Gods, Goddesses, Mythological Creatures, Heroes, Kings, and VillainsIn the first part of this audiobook, you will learn about:- The mummy’s curse—is it real?- The ancient Egyptians had more than one
... Read more

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