A History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great, Vol I
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John Bagnell Bury
(4,467 Sterne; 45 Bewertungen)
J. B. Bury wrote his “History of Greece” before World War I, but it was such a good overview of classical Greek history that the third edition was still being used as a college textbook in the late 1960′s. In the newer editions, a co-author rewrote the material dealing with the early centuries where there have been new archeological developments, but the later chapters and Bury’s framework were retained essentially unchanged. Bury writes in a lucid, easily understood style that entertains as it educates. The book covers artistic and literary development, as well as politics and war, and its field of view includes western Asia Minor, the Agean archipelago, and “Greater Greece” (Sicily and Southern Italy). (Summary by Karen Merline)
LibriVox Recording of A History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great Vol II (20 hr 51 min)
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Comprehensive history
Roughout
(4 Sterne)
This was a very complex history that requires me to find a map if I intend to comprehend it completely. I listened to it while I worked and it entertained me for days. I look forward to doing it again. Thank you all.
Epic History!
Jill Goodrich
(5 Sterne)
Most readers are gifted narrators. Highly recommend. The epic adventures of ancient Greece and its surrounding countries are gripping. What's most startling is how their history echoes our modern history. Thank you, Solon!
Chapter 4 is well read
(5 Sterne)
and very well written Chapter 4 has a very solid pacing
once you get used to the narration...its really good.
Devil's Rejects Moon
(5 Sterne)
Don't use lipstick before a read
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(4 Sterne)
Other than that, it was a fine read. Very informative and interesting.