Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/100414 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Twelve Caesars Author: Suetonius Narrator: Clive Chafer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 14, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: As private secretary to the Emperor Hadrian, the scholar Suetonius had access to the imperial archives and used them (along with eyewitness accounts) to produce one of the most colorful biographical works in history. The Twelve Caesars chronicles the public careers and private lives of the men who wielded absolute power over Rome, from the foundation of the empire under Julius Caesar and Augustus, to the decline into depravity and civil war under Nero and the recovery that came with his successors. A masterpiece of observation, anecdote, and detailed physical description, The Twelve Caesars presents us with a gallery of vividly drawn—and all too human—individuals. This version of The Twelve Caesars is the translation by Alexander Thomson, M.D.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/83726 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cleopatra: A Life Author: Stacy Schiff Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 30 minutes Release date: November 1, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.29 of Total 28 Ratings of Narrator: 4.2 of Total 10 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer brings to life the most intriguing woman in the history of the world: Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. Her palace shimmered with onyx, garnets, and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Above all else, Cleopatra was a shrewd strategist and an ingenious negotiator. Though her life spanned fewer than forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world. She was married twice, each time to a brother. She waged a brutal civil war against the first when both were teenagers. She poisoned the second. Ultimately she dispensed with an ambitious sister as well; incest and assassination were family specialties. Cleopatra appears to have had sex with only two men. They happen, however, to have been Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, among the most prominent Romans of the day. Both were married to other women. Cleopatra had a child with Caesar and--after his murder--three more with his protégé. Already she was the wealthiest ruler in the Mediterranean; the relationship with Antony confirmed her status as the most influential woman of the age. The two would together attempt to forge a new empire, in an alliance that spelled their ends. Cleopatra has lodged herself in our imaginations ever since. Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. Shakespeare and Shaw put words in her mouth. Michelangelo, Tiepolo, and Elizabeth Taylor put a face to her name. Along the way, Cleopatra's supple personality and the drama of her circumstances have been lost. In a masterly return to the classical sources, Stacy Schiff here boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order. Rich in detail, epic in scope, Schiff 's is a luminous, deeply original reconstruction of a dazzling life.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/62087 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Ides: Caesar’s Murder and the War for Rome Author: Stephen Dando-Collins Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 11 minutes Release date: May 10, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Sixty killers, wearing the purple-trimmed togas of Roman senators, unsheathed their hidden daggers to stab the most feared and powerful man in the Empire. Hundreds of their colleagues ran screaming from the Theater of Pompey the Great, proclaiming the bloody deed to the thousands of citizens who clogged the streets outside. It was the most public of crimes. Yet, two millennia after the murder of Julius Caesar, many questions remain unanswered. Was Brutus a treasonous villain or a hero of Rome? Were the killers motivated by noble sentiment or venality? Why did so many of Caesar's formerly loyal lieutenants take part in the murder? InThe Ides, celebrated author and classical researcher Stephen Dando-Collins transports listeners to the streets, palaces, and gathering places of ancient Rome to experience a richly detailed, convincingly accurate, and stunningly suspenseful account of Caesar's final days. He traces the conspiracy that brought the conqueror down, from a surprising holiday meeting between Cassius and Brutus to its chaotic conclusion and beyond. Drawing deeply from ancient manuscripts, Dando-Collins documents Caesar's campaign to persuade the Senate, which had already declared him a 'living god,' to appoint him king of Rome before his planned departure on a military mission on March 19, 44 BC. He reveals why many Romans already considered Caesar a tyrant and why Brutus, who may well have been Caesar's illegitimate son, felt a special obligation to depose this man who would be king. This compelling history follows the mercurial Cassius and even-tempered Brutus as they carefully feel out potential coconspirators, knowing that one wrong choice could be their last. It reveals the dramatic lengths to which Brutus' wife Porcia went to prove he could trust her with his secret; why Caesar, even as the killers paced in restless anticipation of his arrival, canceled the Senate session he had called—and how a close associate convinced him to change his mind. Complete with a thoughtful analysis of why the plotters failed in their aim to restore the Republic and a chilling account of the deadly power struggles that continued for years after Caesar's death,The Idesis a must-have for anyone fascinated with the Roman Empire, military history, and an incredible story well told.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/99282 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Alexander of Macedonia: The World Conquered Author: Robin Lane Fox Narrator: Robin Lane Fox Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 14 minutes Release date: April 9, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Alexander the Great is the most famous king and conqueror known in the ancient world. In his lifetime, he was given honors equal to those of the gods. After his death, he became a legend and the 'Alexander Romance' became the best-selling fiction of the medieval world. Esteemed Professor Robin Lane Fox has made the study of Alexander of Macedon the focus of his brilliant career. In these lectures, Professor Fox answers questions about Alexander that have percolated throughout history: Why did Alexander succeed? What was he like? How did he change the world and its history?

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/59593 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Murder of King Tut: The Plot to Kill the Child King - A Nonfiction Thriller Author: Martin Dugard, James Patterson Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 59 minutes Release date: September 28, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.46 of Total 48 Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Since 1922, when Howard Carter discovered Tut's 3,000-year-old tomb, most Egyptologists have presumed that the young king died of disease, or perhaps an accident, such as a chariot fall. But what if his fate was actually much more sinister? Now, in THE MURDER OF TUT, James Patterson and Martin Dugard chronicle their epic quest to find out what happened to the boy-king. They comb through the evidence--X-rays, Carter's 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 that presents a compelling case that King Tut's death was anything but natural.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/121257 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lost to the West: The Forgotten Byzantine Empire That Rescued Western Civilization Author: Lars Brownworth Narrator: Lars Brownworth Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 4 minutes Release date: September 15, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Filled with unforgettable stories of emperors, generals, and religious patriarchs, as well as fascinating glimpses into the life of the ordinary citizen, Lost to the West reveals how much we owe to the Byzantine Empire that was the equal of any in its achievements, appetites, and enduring legacy. For more than a millennium, Byzantium reigned as the glittering seat of Christian civilization. When Europe fell into the Dark Ages, Byzantium held fast against Muslim expansion, keeping Christianity alive.  Streams of wealth flowed into Constantinople, making possible unprecedented wonders of art and architecture. And the emperors who ruled Byzantium enacted a saga of political intrigue and conquest as astonishing as anything in recorded history. Lost to the West is replete with stories of assassination, mass mutilation and execution, sexual scheming, ruthless grasping for power, and clashing armies that soaked battlefields with the blood of slain warriors numbering in the tens of thousands.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/116515 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Red Land, Black Land: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt Author: Barbara Mertz Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 0 minutes Release date: March 15, 2008 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.38 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Esteemed Egyptologist Barbara Mertz updates her widely praised social history of the people of ancient Egypt, which was originally published in 1968. Combining impeccable scholarship with a delightfully personal style, the author reconstructs the life of the Egyptians from birth to death, and beyond death, too. She also presents much fascinating detail on the building of the pyramids and the intricate art of mummification. Students and laymen alike will enjoy the wealth of authentic material on every aspect of Egyptian life that Mertz provides.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/116506 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt Author: Barbara Mertz Narrator: Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 30 minutes Release date: December 15, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: In this updated version of the classic of popular Egyptology, Barbara Mertz combines a doctorate in Egyptology at the famed Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago with a life-long enthusiasm for ancient Egypt. Her love of the subject is contagious and makes her the perfect guide to ancient Egypt for the student, the layman, and those who plan to visit—or have visited—the Nile Valley.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/115617 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mountains of the Pharaohs: The Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders Author: Zahi Hawass Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release date: September 5, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2.84 of Total 32 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: An unprecedented account of one of civilization's greatest achievements. The great pyramids of Giza have intrigued humanity for thousands of years. Questions about the construction and the purpose of these majestic monuments have existed since the middle period of ancient Egyptian civilization; in the sixth century B.C., Herodotus was the first of generations of explorers to travel to Egypt in an attempt to unlock their secrets. Recent cutting-edge research has uncovered information about how and why they were built unimaginable to previous generations. In Mountains of the Pharaohs, Zahi Hawass, a world-renowned archaeologist and the official guardian of Egypt's timeless treasures, weaves the latest archaeological data and an enthralling family history into spellbinding narrative. Nearly five thousand years ago, the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom reigned over a highly advanced civilization. Believed to be gods, the royal family lived amidst colossal palaces and temples built to honor them and their deified ancestors. Hawass brings these extraordinary historical figures to life, spinning a soap opera-like saga complete with murder, incest, and the triumphant ascension to the throne of one of only four queens ever to rule Egypt. The magnificent pyramids attest not only to the dynasty's supreme power, but also to the engineering expertise and architectural sophistication that flourished under their rule. Hawass argues that the pyramids-including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still standing-were built by skilled craftsman who took great pride in their work.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/129964 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Greek Myths Author: James Baldwin Narrator: Michael Scott Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 55 minutes Release date: January 4, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.04 of Total 296 Ratings of Narrator: 4.27 of Total 95 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: The ancient texts we call Greek Myths are our window into the distant past, a view of a world that existed not only in the mind of the poets, but also in the hearts of the humble natives of ancient Greece. Listen to the wonderful journeys and adventures of these ancient Greek Gods and heroes.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/33965 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Julius Caesar Author: William Shakespeare Narrator: (null) Cast, Sir Ralph Richardson Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 12 minutes Release date: December 27, 2003 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.64 of Total 22 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: ''Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war...'' - Antony A Shakespeare Society Production. The complete play in five acts. Features a unique cover illustration by Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are), specially commissioned for the Shakespeare on Compact Disc series -- now on digital audiobook.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/122585 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sailing the Wine Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter Series: Part of The Hinges of History Author: Thomas Cahill Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 38 minutes Release date: July 7, 2003 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.69 of Total 16 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: In Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, his fourth volume to explore “the hinges of history,” Thomas Cahill escorts the reader on another entertaining—and historically unassailable—journey through the landmarks of art and bloodshed that defined Greek culture nearly three millennia ago. In the city-states of Athens and Sparta and throughout the Greek islands, honors could be won in making love and war, and lives were rife with contradictions. By developing the alphabet, the Greeks empowered the reader, demystified experience, and opened the way for civil discussion and experimentation—yet they kept slaves. The glorious verses of the Iliad recount a conflict in which rage and outrage spur men to action and suggest that their “bellicose society of gleaming metals and rattling weapons” is not so very distant from more recent campaigns of “shock and awe.” And, centuries before Zorba, Greece was a land where music, dance, and freely flowing wine were essential to the high life. Granting equal time to the sacred and the profane, Cahill rivets our attention to the legacies of an ancient and enduring worldview.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/126443 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Part 2 Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Neville Jason, Philip Madoc Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 12 minutes Release date: May 13, 1997 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire occupies an immortal place in the pantheon of historical masterpieces. This six-disc recording covers the final three volumes of Gibbon's work, tracing ten centuries in the life of the eastern half of the empire, whose capital city was Constantinople. Among the many figures who stride across Gibbon's stage here are the emperor Justinian I, a noble statesman and successful warrior, brought low by his lascivious wife, the former prostitute Theodora; the murdering Basil I, a peasant who nonetheless proved himself a worthy figure upon which to drape the purple; and the final emperor of all, Constantine XI, who died on the battlements of Constantinople in 1453, valiantly fighting a losing battle to prevent the Turks from gaining a city they had craved for centuries. It is still the work that sets the standard for all histories of the period.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/126449 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Part I Author: Edward Gibbon Narrator: Neville Jason, Philip Madoc Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 56 minutes Release date: October 31, 1995 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2 Genres: Ancient Civilizations Publisher's Summary: Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is one of the greatest texts in the English language. In magisterial prose, Gibbon charts the gradual collapse of the Roman rule from Augustus (23 B.C. - A.D. 14) to the first of the Barbarian kings, Odoacer (A.D. 476 - A.D. 490). It is a remarkable account, with the extravagant corruption and depravity of emperors such as Commodus, Caracalla and Elagabalus contrasted by the towering work of Constantine, Julian and other remarkable men. It remains the standard work of scholarship on the subject two hundred years after it was written; yet equally important, in its sheer accessibility, it is an unforgettable story.