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The Buried Book
The Loss and Rediscovery of the Great Epic of Gilgamesh
Author: David Damrosch, Reader: William Hughes

The spellbinding story of Gilgamesh, the first great epic, lost to the world for 2,000 years under ashes and ruins. An illuminating tale of history as it was written, stolen, lost, and – after 20 centuries and countless battles, conspiracies, and revelations – finally found. "Fascinating literary sleuthing."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 6 CDs, History, Ancient, E6B687, 9781433206863, $19.95
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The Histories (Parts I &II)
Author: 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.

Unabridged, 21 cassettes, History, Ancient, F2420, 2420, ~~$146.90~~ Now $132.20
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The Histories
Author: 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, 2 MP3-CD, History, Ancient, E3B969, 9780786189694, $39.95
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The Histories
Author: Tacitus, Reader: James Adams

This highly respected Roman orator, historian, and public official focuses on the period from Nero's death to the close of the Flavian dynasty – January 1, 69 A.D., with Galba in power, and ending with the death of Domitian, in 96 A.D. Many scholars consider Tacitus the greatest historian and one of the greatest prose stylists who wrote in the Latin language.

Unabridged, 8 CDs, History, Ancient, E8B255, 9781433212550, ~~$72.00~~ Now $64.80
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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, 17 CDs, History, Ancient, E9X519, 9781400105199, $49.99
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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, 5 CDs, History, Ancient, E6X280, 9781400102808, ~~$29.99~~ Now $14.00
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The Murder of King Tut
The Plot to Kill the Child King
Authors: James Patterson and Martin Dugard, Reader: Joe Barrett

How did Tutankhamen, ancient Egypt's boy king, die? Was his death natural? Or was he murdered? The authors comb through the evidence – X-rays, files, forensic clues – and scavenge for overlooked data to piece together the details of his life and death. The result is a true crime tale of intrigue, betrayal, and usurpation. "Fun and informative. In the ancient Egyptian sections, with their romance and court intrigues, Barrett's reading quivers with excitement."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 5 CDs, History, Ancient, A7W635, 9781600246357, ~~$26.98~~ Now $21.58
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Plutarch's Lives: Volume One
Author: Plutarch, Reader: Bernard Mayes

Listen to one of the world's most influential literary works, the principal source for several of Shakespeare's plays. These second-century works form a brilliant social history of the ancient world, pairing eminent Romans with famous Greek counterparts – men such as Romulus and Theseus, Pericles and Fabius, and Aristides and Marcus Cato, among others.

Unabridged, 36 CDs, History, Ancient, E9B1890, ~~$260.00~~ Now $234.00
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Plutarch's Lives: Volume One, Part 1
Author: Plutarch, Reader: Bernard Mayes

Listen to one of the world's most influential literary works, the principal source for several of Shakespeare's plays. These second-century works form a brilliant social history of the ancient world, pairing eminent Romans with famous Greek counterparts – men such as Romulus and Theseus, Pericles and Fabius, and Aristides and Marcus Cato, among others.

Unabridged, 18 CDs, History, Ancient, E9B1887, 9781433251887, ~~$130.00~~ Now $117.00
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