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The History of the Ancient World

From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome

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The History of the Ancient World

Written by: Susan Wise Bauer
Narrated by: John Lee
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A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own.

This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history. This narrative history employs the methods of "history from beneath" - literature, epic traditions, private letters, and accounts - to connect kings and leaders with the lives of those they ruled. The result is an engrossing tapestry of human behavior from which we may draw conclusions about the direction of world events and the causes behind them.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2007 Susan Wise Bauer (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Ancient Europe Greece Rome World Middle East Middle Ages Inspiring Africa Greek Mythology Ancient Egypt Mythology

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Wrong narrator, he did a few sci-fi books I had that were long and boring and now I can't get past him. He just feels like the wrong choice no matter what, his voice is delightful, it really is, but for story telling, not facts. I have scar damage with him and his voice makes it sound like a story, not history, so I keep trailing off and missing the whole point of the book. The information is fascinating and I wish I could absorb it but in order to do so I have to sit and focus so hard to not trail off that it's just not worth it. I might as well read the book in that situation, I use audio books because I can multitask while listening.

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A succinct but powerful overview of the ancient world. Lee reads masterfully Bauer's compelling account of the early civilizations.

A succinct but powerful overview

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I enjoyed every single chapter. The presentation of the history was most exhilarating. Looking forward to the Middle Ages book!

Very pleased

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Wonderful story telling, a broad fact base overall very informative and entertaining. Correcting some misinformed views along the way.

Amazing Historical Narrative

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I finished but it was a struggle. It would appear the story of mankind, from the dawn of history to the Roman empire is one of non-stop violence and power struggles.

Wars, power and massacres

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