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The Histories
Author: Herodotus Herodotus, Reader: Bernard Mayes

The earliest surviving work of Greek prose literature by one of the Western tradition's most compelling storytellers. His love for the stranger, more marvelous facts of the world infuses this magnificent history of the epic struggle in thefifth century B.C. between King Xerxes' Persian Empire and the Greek city-states. He virtually defines the rational, humane spirit that is the enduring legacy of Greek civilization.Greek civilization.

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Ancient, EP7260, 9781605147260, $144.99
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The Last Days of the Incas
Author: Kim MacQuarrie, Reader: Norman Dietz

A powerful account of the culture of the South American Indians and the Spanish conquest of what would become Peru. Drawing on both native and Spanish chronicles, this authoritative history describes the dramatic invasion and the 36-year-long guerrilla war the Incas waged against the Conquistadors. "Vivid and energetic."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Ancient, EP7165, 9781606407165, $89.99
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Mountains of the Pharaohs
The Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders
Author: Zahi Hawass, Reader: Simon Vance

The Egyptian sun shimmers on the ancient, silent pyramids – silent until now. Hear the fascinating story of the civilization and the powerful royal dynasty that built these marvels of architecture and engineering. An unprecedented account of one of civilization's greatest achievements. "Vance's educated British accent and soft voice add a dusty patina to his descriptions of artifacts and religious beliefs stretching back to the brink of recorded history."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Ancient, EP5371, 9781608125371, $59.99
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Red Land, Black Land
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
Author: Barbara Mertz, Reader: Lorna Raver

Reconstructing the life of the ancient Egyptians from birth to death – even beyond death – the esteemed Egyptologist updates her widely praised social history, originally published in 1968. This is the human side of the land ofthe Nile, the sequel to Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs. "[Raver reads] in a pleasantly modulated voice, with plenty of high drama and frequent witticisms."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Ancient, EP6255, 9781607756255, $69.99
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The Ruin of the Roman Empire
A New History
Author: James J. O'Donnell, Reader: Mel Foster

Travel back to the sixth century, into the lives, cultures, and events that influenced ancient Rome and discover the heart of the puzzle of the empire's end. Learn what really marked the end of the Roman Empire – was it a long, inevitable decay, or did real people make real choices with surprising and unintended effects? "Engrossing and wonderfully descriptive portrait... a sweeping panorama."—Booklist

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Ancient, EP8073, 9781615458073, $69.99
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Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs
A Popular History of Ancient Egypt
Author: Barbara Mertz, Reader: Lorna Raver

This revision of the 1964 history of ancient Egypt breathes life into the country's kings and queens, its artists, magicians, and civil servants. Filled with archaeological reporting, gossip, and historical speculation. This Egyptologist also writes under the name of Elizabeth Peters (the Amelia Peabody and Vicky Bliss series). "Stunning... brought to life through Lorna Raver's informative and entertaining narration... Her voice brims with mystery and the unknown."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Ancient, EP7788, 9781607757788, $64.99
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Thermopylae
The Battle That Changed the World
Author: Paul Cartledge, Reader: John Lee

In 480 BC, the Persian army expected to conquer Greece with little resistance. But the battle of Thermopylae proved them wrong. The repercussions of this desperate last stand still resonate, and a classical historian (The Spartans) explores this history-altering moment. The film 300 is a retelling of the event. "An outstanding retelling of one of the seminal events in world history."—Booklist

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Ancient, EP9127, 9781441709127, $59.99
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