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Title: Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts

Subtitle: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greeces Most Famous Heroes

Author: Andrew Scott, Charles River Editors

Narrator: Scott Clem

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-19-17

Publisher: Charles River Editors

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, Ancient

Publisher's Summary:

There are few mythological characters that require less of an introduction than Hercules. His "labours" are known and have been reimagined by cultures far beyond their Greek beginnings, and he continues to influence modern culture in more ways than any other ancient Greek hero.

What is curious about Hercules's character is that, despite his fame even in the ancient world, there was no authoritative source for his biography. The Library of Myths, commonly though falsely attributed to Apollodorus, is frequently used to illustrate the key episodes of Hercules's life. Despite being written at some time during the 2nd century CE, the Library encapsulates much of the conglomerate of popular tales that has become Herculess vulgate biography.

Ultimately, though these tales are well known, their true beauty lies in the social and religious influence of their telling and the historical memories that remain, to this day, as shadows in their lines.

The story of Jason and his crew of Argonauts is one of the best-known and most beloved myths of all time. Blockbuster movies have been made about it, and legendary explorer and historian Tim Severin even constructed a replica of the Argo in 1984 and succeeded in sailing it to Colchis (modern-day Georgia). In the ancient world too, this myth was told and retold time and again. The best source of the myth available to the modern reader (generally considered to be Apollonius Rhodiuss Argonautica) comes from the Hellenistic Period (ca. 323-31 BCE), which is very late in terms of most sources available for Greek myth. This means that the story written at that time had already been exposed to centuries of influences and additions. However, mythology is not the study of a storys beginnings alone, and very often, it is the changes and adaptations that provide the story with its most fascinating characteristics.

The vague geography of the Argos story will become apparent, but it's also important, because there are numerous theories as to why the ancient writers may have charted the journey as they did. The Argos journey was as revelatory to Jason as it was to the late ancient Greek readers/listeners, since it incorporated many of the mythical, political, and cultural themes that pervaded myths throughout the Mediterranean. These themes accumulated with every revision and retelling of the story until it became a central motif in the Greek mindset, with strands linking it to myth, peoples, and places. It is this story of multitudes that contains the most fascinating curios of Jason and the Argonauts.

Hercules & Jason and the Argonauts: The Legendary Stories of Ancient Greeces Most Famous Heroes looks at the famous myths. You will learn about Hercules and Jason and the Argonauts like never before.

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Title: A Brief History of Atlantis

Subtitle: Plato's Ideal State

Author: Stephen P. Kershaw

Narrator: Peter Silverleaf

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-30-17

Publisher: Little Brown

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, Ancient

Publisher's Summary:

The Atlantis story remains one of the most haunting and enigmatic tales from antiquity and one that still resonates very deeply with the modern imagination. But where did Atlantis come from, what was it like, and where did it go to?

Atlantis was first introduced by the Greek philosopher Plato in two dialogues, the Timaios and Kritias, written in the fourth century BC. As he philosophises about the origins of life, the universe and humanity, the great thinker puts forward a stunning description of Atlantis, an island paradise with an ideal society. But the Atlanteans degenerate and become imperialist aggressors: they fight against antediluvian Athens, which heroically repels their mighty forces, before a cataclysmic natural disaster destroys the warring states.

His tale of a great empire that sank beneath the waves has sparked thousands of years of debate over whether Atlantis really existed. But did Plato mean his tale as history or just as a parable to help illustrate his philosophy?

The audiobook is broken down into two main sections plus a coda - firstly the translations/commentaries, which discuss the specifics of the actual texts; secondly a look at the reception of the myth from then to now; and thirdly a brief round-off bringing it all together.

Members Reviews:

Buy this book -- although it is not fair to its readers

A certain part of a scholar's life is dedicated to "ghost busting", i.e. to debunk wrong concepts existing out there, in the coarse reality of popular books, colourful magazines, and the vastness of the internet, and to provide the basis for a better understanding of reality at an academic level to all who are interested. This had been the basic idea of this book, possibly. And who would not support such a noble purpose? But you can exaggerate everything by going to the other extreme.

This book is deeply disappointing. After Vidal-Naquet's one-sided book from 2005, written against all sorts of Atlantis supporters without exception, there was a chance to provide a more balanced view to the interested public, and to include new arguments. But the opportunity has been missed again. And like Vidal-Naquet's work, this book is not fair to its readers: The readers are manipulated by all sorts of unacceptable omissions, oversimplistic arguments, and misleading wordings, as will be demonstrated in the following. Furthermore, the book contains many mistakes.

Manipulative Style

The manipulation starts right on page 1 in the very first line. There, the Atlantis story is addressed as a "myth" without further ado. But if one thing is sure, then that Atlantis is not a myth. Because Atlantis is presented in Plato's dialogues as a true story, not as a myth. Even if it is an invention, it is still not a myth. Atlantis is presented as the opposite of a myth. The story allegedly came from Egypt where it had been preserved in written form over a very long time thanks to the continuity of the Egyptian civilization. The claim of Plato's dialogues is, that Egyptian texts provide a window into the past, bridging the time of which the Greeks only know myths, or nothing at all. And it is true: Egyptian texts do indeed tell such stories of ancient times, and still today Egyptologists are able to tell a lot about other countries and peoples of which information has been preserved in ancient Egyptian texts.

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Title: Egyptian Mythology

Subtitle: Mythology Trilogy, Book 3

Author: Stephan Weaver

Narrator: Adam Schulmerich

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-17

Publisher: Stephan Weaver

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: History, Ancient

Publisher's Summary:

From at least 4000 BCE to the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 CE, Egyptian mythology was the foundation of Ancient Egyptian culture. Spanning over large dominions as distant as the Roman Empire and the Greco-Roman realm, Egyptian mythology was a prevailing entity. Goddesses like Isis were worshiped not only by the natives of Egypt but also those of England and Afghanistan.

You will learn about....

This audiobook tackles each spellbinding facet of the mythology, discussing the gods and goddesses, the pharaohs - including Tutankhamen and the last Ptolemaic ruler Cleopatra VII - the mysterious Book of the Dead, and the rituals and sacrifices made to the gods. You will marvel at the fascinating things you learn about the Egyptian mythology, including mummification and the theories Ancient Egyptians had about the cosmos and the creations. This audiobook will serve as a great insight into one of historys most fascinating relics.

Members Reviews:

images of Gods and Goddesses and some of their memorable moments and famous arts are presented to make it more interesting and f

Ancient myths are very important in the study of literature. This book covers the history of Egyptian Mythology such as the Gods and Goddesses. There lots of stories here that was being played in theatre and even dramas. There were also movies out from the stories mentioned that really gets a reward and recognition. Story of Isis and Osiris is interesting. Every chapter provides information about Egyptian Literature. Also, images of Gods and Goddesses and some of their memorable moments and famous arts are presented to make it more interesting and fun to read. The content is amazingly written with solid information that enlightens everyoneâs mind and heart to read it again and again. This book is highly recommended.

Fascinating to read!

This was truly a fascinating book to read! Ever since I was a little kid I've been fascinated by mythology especially that from ancient Egypt. This book really breaks it down for you in a simple easy to read and understand kind of way. Not only that but there's also beautiful pictures and examples of ancient hieroglyphic drawings depicting various images and gods. If you're a history nerd like me than you should check this book out!

Disappointing

Was disappointed with the book. Too big font size, only a few pictures, unedited structure, text not coherent. Wish I would have chosen a different one.

Three Stars

Ok for a basic course but thought it would be more in depth.

Four Stars

Love it

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Title: Rome: A History in Seven Sackings

Author: Matthew Kneale

Narrator: Neil Gardner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-28-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: History, Ancient

Publisher's Summary:

No city on earth has preserved its past as has Rome. Visitors stand on bridges that were crossed by Julius Caesar and Cicero, walk around temples visited by Roman emperors, and step into churches that have hardly changed since popes celebrated mass in them 16 centuries ago.

These architectural survivals are all the more remarkable considering the violent disasters that have struck the city. Afflicted by earthquakes, floods, fires and plagues, it has most of all been repeatedly ravaged by roving armies.

Rome: A History in Seven Sackings examines the most important of these attacks and reveals, with fascinating insight, how they transformed the city - and not always for the worse. From the Gauls to the Nazis, Kneale vividly recounts those threatening the city while drawing an intense and vibrant portrait of the city and its inhabitants, both before and after being attacked.

In these troubled times when our cities can seem fragile, Rome's history offers a picture that is both shocking and also reassuring. Like the Neapolitans from Norman Lewis' Naples '44, Romans have repeatedly shrugged off catastrophes and made their city anew.

A meticulously researched, magical and novel blend of travelogue, social and cultural history, Rome: A History in Seven Sackings is part celebration of the fierce courage, panache and vitality of the Roman people and part passionate love letter to Rome. This is a popular history of the famous, incomparable city like no other.

Members Reviews:

Fantastic

An ingenious way of giving 23 centuries of Roman history in a concise and fascinating way. The narration conveys the story of Rome in an engaging manner. All together an excellent audio book.

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Title: The Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Ptolemy Dynasty and the End of the Egyptian Empire

Author: Charles River Editors

Narrator: Scott Clem

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-27-17

Publisher: Charles River Editors

Genres: History, Ancient

Publisher's Summary:

Among all the periods in ancient Egyptian history, the Ptolemaic Kingdom and its most famous ruler, Cleopatra, may be the most well-known today. By the 4th century BCE, it appeared as though ancient Egypt was in its final death throes. It had long ceased to be an influential kingdom in the Near East and Mediterranean regions, and it had been ruled over by a succession of foreign peoples including Libyans, Nubians, Assyrians, and Persians. But just when Egypt seemed was doomed to pass forever into obscurity, it was reinvigorated by outsiders, most notably Alexander the Great. While in the process of campaigning to destroy the Achaemenid Persian Empire and conquer the world in 331 BCE, he made a pit stop in Egypt that forever changed the course of Egyptian history. Although his understanding of ancient Egyptian chronology and religion was minimal, Alexander was intrigued by ancient pharaonic culture, knowing, as the 5th century BCE Greek historian Herodotus once wrote, Egypt is the gift of the Nile. As a result, Alexander endeavored to incorporate the land of the pharaohs into Hellenic Civilization.

Although Alexander never lived to rule over Egypt, one of his generals, Ptolemy I, did, and it was he who established the last great pharaonic dynasty in Egypt, known as the Ptolemaic Dynasty. The Ptolemies gave ancient Egypt an injection of vitality that had not been seen in the Nile Valley for centuries, preserving many aspects of native Egyptian culture while adding their own layer of Hellenic culture. The first few Ptolemaic rulers proved as able as any of their Egyptian predecessors as they worked to make Egypt a first-rate power in the world once again. Unfortunately, these able rulers were followed by a succession of corrupt and greedy kings, more concerned with personal wealth and power than the stability and greatness of their kingdom. Eventually, Ptolemaic Egypt collapsed due to weak rulers, internal social problems, and the rising power of Rome, but before the Ptolemaic Dynasty was extinguished, it proved to be one of the most impressive royal houses in ancient Egyptian history.

The end of the Ptolemies also happened to coincide with the most famous period of Roman history. In the latter 1st century BCE, men like Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian participated in two civil wars that would spell the end of the Roman Republic and determine who would become the Roman emperor. In the middle of it all was historys most famous woman, Cleopatra, who famously seduced both Caesar and Antony and thereby positioned herself as one of the most influential people in a world of powerful men.

Members Reviews:

Really liked this an all Charles River history books

Priced right, this concise history of the Ptolemy empire in Egypt and beyond was a pleasure to read. Enough detail to whet the appetite for more of the history if you are so inclined. Like all of the Charles River books I have gladly read it does have a number of typos but I'm not the type to slam this insignificant trait. I do worry about the historic facts and interpretations but this is universal in history books. As an introduction to the vast array of history subjects presented by Charles River I praise them, and thank them for their efforts.

How Greeks Came to Rule Egypt

Recently, I read a history of Cleopatra and learned that she was not Egyptian, but Greek.

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Title: Egyptian Gods: Discover the Ancient Gods of Egyptian Mythology

Author: Stephan Weaver

Narrator: Erich Bailey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-17

Publisher: Stephan Weaver

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, Ancient

Publisher's Summary:

The gods of Ancient Egypt conjure up images of hieroglyphs with animal-headed people, fantastic civilizations, and a past that seems both unimaginably distant and still tenuously connected to the present day. Although the names Ra, Anubis, and Isis still linger today in modern fiction, the truth about these gods reveals the ancient Egyptians themselves.

Inside you will read about....

A look at the principal gods of Ancient Egypt gives insight into the culture of the world's first great civilization. Even today, their moments, their obelisks, and their pyramids endure and remind us that people can leave lasting marks on the world that humble and inspire us all.

Members Reviews:

How I love these books by Stephan Weaver!

How I love these books by Stephan Weaver! This is my fifth book by him and just like the other four, this one I enjoyed thoroughly.

This book is (obviously) about the gods of Ancient Egypt, which happens to be my favorite topic. As always I love reading and learning more about it.

The author first talks about the Egyptian gods in general and how they fit into the life of the ancient Egyptians. I thought it was very interesting to learn how a god's popularity varried from place to place in Ancient Egypt.

Next, the author talks about the gods individually. The main gods like Horus, Osiris, Set, Isis, etc were being discussed in detail and also some of the minor gods. Those were my favorite to read about because I didn't know much about them yet.

As always I'm really glad with the author's writing. The details, the information... it always hooks me and it's very well-written. I loved it!

Three Stars

nice book; however, it is a small book

A good book

A great little book. Brief, and a quick read. With enough information to be useful. Not over detailed or redundant.

Egyptian Gods by Stephan Weaver Could be a Terrific Book with Greate Detail & Photos...

IN A NUTSHELL

A noble attempt that falls short of its goal and is over-priced. If the author provides another 25 or 30 pages of detail, plus adds a few photographs, though, this could become a very useful, interesting booklet.

Length: Print, 23 pages.

Target Audience/Genre: People interested in Ancient Egypt.

Q - What was the Amazon Rank on the date this review was published?

A - 81,297.

Q - How was this book obtained?

A - Purchased using my Kindle Unlimited account.

Q - Is this a book that I can read without having to read others first?

A â No.

Q - Are there a lot of typos/misspellings, grammatical errors or other editing failures?

A â Not a lot, but it could use some of dieting. In one case the word dive is used, when the appropriate word is divided. Having stated that, the errors are not of significance. What I mean is, I don't want to be too harsh.

Q - Is this a fast, easy read or is it more of a leisure read?

A â Itâs a quick read.

Q - What sort of language does this writer use to amplify the points made?

A â Plain English.

Q - My biggest pleasure or disappointment?

A - Actually, I found a couple of significant shortcomings.

* The Nile is not fertile on both sides throughout Egypt.

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Titolo: Storia di Roma 1

Autore: Theodor Mommsen

Narratore: Silvia Cecchini

Formato: Unabridged

Durata: 8 hrs and 56 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 11-14-17

Editore: Collina d'oro

Categoria: History, Ancient

Riepilogo Editore:

Questo è un classico dei trattati di storia,che espone la storia romana dalle origini al governo di Cesare. Le vicende politiche, particolarmente della tarda repubblica, sono attentamente confrontate con gli sviluppi politici del XIX secolo.

Grazie a quest'opera Theodor Mommsen fu insignito del Nobel per la letteratura nel 1902. Questo, il primo di sei volumi, tratta dalla preistoria alla fine della monarchia.

© dominio pubblico (P)2013 Silvia Cecchini

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Title: 101 Amazing Facts About Ancient Rome

Author: Jack Goldstein

Narrator: John Harnish

Format: Unabridged

Length: 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-17

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Genres: History, Ancient

Publisher's Summary:

Do you know what the ancient Romans used instead of soap? Which emperor made his horse into a senator? Who was the god of music, light and truth? And how would a gladiator request an honourable death in battle?

John Harnish answers all these questions and more as he takes us on a fascinating trip through the ancient Roman world. Whether you're studying this amazing period in history or are simply interested in how our ancestors lived, this is the perfect audiobook for you.

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Title: 6 - 6 [The History of the Han Dynasty 6: Last Years of the Empire]

Author: - - Yuewangdongshan

Narrator: - - Yifeng

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-17

Publisher: BOVCM

Genres: History, Ancient

Publisher's Summary:

Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin.

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Title: Ancient History: History of the Ancient World

Subtitle: Ancient Civilizations, and Ancient Empires

Author: Robert Dean

Narrator: Trevor Clinger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-03-17

Publisher: Robert Dean

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: History, Ancient

Publisher's Summary:

What do the ancient Aztec, Celtic, Roman, Egyptian, and lost civilizations have in common?

They all helped make humankind the versatile and complicated species that we are today.

Discover how ancient civilizations molded us into who we are today!

History of the Ancient World: Ancient Civilizations, and Ancient Empires. History that Defined our World offers a tantalizing glimpse into our vast and complex ancient history that is sure to inspire further study. There is a lot to be learned from ancient history.

Start your study of the beginnings of art, engineering, architecture and more today.

Members Reviews:

This book was full of cool stuff!

This book was really great! This audiobook had lots of cool history facts and events. I really appreciate how this book was organized.

What a really great history audiobook!

I learned so much about ancient history from this audiobook. I can't believe there were so many empires that existed! I really liked how this author organized his chapters. Recommended!