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The Works of Julius Caesar: The Gallic Wars
- By: Julius Caesar, W. A. McDevitte - translator, W. S. Bohn - translator
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 137
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 115
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 115
Contained here is Julius Caesar's own account of his military adventures in Gaul at the head of the Roman army, uniquely presented in Caesar's first-person perspective (rather than as a third-person narrative as in the original Latin). Included are seven sections ("books") of the Gallic War, each encompassing one year of Caesar's battles and intrigues; though there is an eighth book, it is generally accepted to have been written by another general, shortly after Caesar's death in 44 BCE.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Students, here is a good one!
- By MolllyT on 06-04-16
Historical and eye opening
Reviewed: 12-31-19
The Gallic wars is a fascinating account of Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul (France).
In meticulous detail Caesar recounts the strategies, alliances and the way of life of the Gauls and his ultimate victory in pacifying the new Roman province. Certainly a military genius who understood profoundly the nature of men and war led his troups to resounding victories.
A fascinating account of our shared history, that shaped the future of humanity.
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Plato Collection: The Republic, the Apology, Crito, and Symposium
- By: Plato
- Narrated by: Kevin Kollins
- Length: 17 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4 out of 5 stars 30
This audiobook contains Plato's most notable books, narrated brilliantly by Kevin Kollins. The works contained in this audiobook include The Republic, The Apology, Crito, and Symposium. Enjoy these four amazing philosophical works that have stood the test of time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must read
- By Emmanuel Deleage on 05-25-19
A must read
Reviewed: 05-25-19
The formation of Western culture is contained here.
A must read for anyone wanting to think rationally.
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
- By: Benjamin Franklin
- Narrated by: Qarie Marshall
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,740
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,503
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,499
Left unfinished at the time of his death, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin has endured as one of the most well-known and influential autobiographies ever written. From his early years in Boston and Philadelphia to the publication of his Poor Richard's Almanac to the American Revolution and beyond, Franklin's autobiography is a fascinating, personal exploration into the life of America's most interesting founding father.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Egregious omission of important passage.
- By Walking Man on 02-14-19
- The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
- By: Benjamin Franklin
- Narrated by: Qarie Marshall
amazing, foundational
Reviewed: 02-14-19
A foundational book of American thought. Benjamin Franklin was a true hero, an icon. He did so much for the betterment of his society, community and the country. His words of wisdom, his stories are guiding light houses in the sometimes fog of life. Al must-read for every English speaker.
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Paradise Lost
- By: John Milton
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,671
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,423
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,420
John Milton's Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language. It tells the story of the Fall of Man, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted against corruption, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for control of mankind's destiny.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The most accessible reading of Paradise Lost
- By Tony McClung on 02-21-10
- Paradise Lost
- By: John Milton
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
A cornerstone of Western litterature and thought.
Reviewed: 02-01-19
Everyone should read or listen to this story.
A creation myth attempting to understand the world we live in, and set rules for societal living. A behemoth of a piece that captures the values of Western Civilization. A must read for anyone interested in understanding the mechanics of these socieites, mores and rituals.
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