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Weavers, Scribes, and Kings

A New History of the Ancient Near East

by Amanda H. Podany ...

Narrated by Amanda H. Podany ...

Unabridged

18 hours 26 min

In this sweeping history of the ancient Near East, Amanda Podany takes listeners on a gripping journey from the creation of the world's first cities to the conquests of Alexander the Great. The book is built around the life stories of many ancient men and women, from kings, priestesses, and merchants to brickmakers, musicians, and weavers. Their habits of daily life, beliefs, triumphs, and crises, ... Read more

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In this sweeping history of the ancient Near East, Amanda Podany takes listeners on a gripping journey from the creation of the world's first cities to the conquests of Alexander the Great. The book is built around the life stories of many ancient men and women, from kings, priestesses, and merchants to brickmakers, musicians, and weavers. Their habits of daily life, beliefs, triumphs, and crises,
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Saladin

The Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire

by John Man ...

Narrated by Bruce Mann ...

Unabridged

8 hours 16 min

In this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings Saladin and his world to life with vivid detail in "a rollicking good story" (Justin Marozzi).Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the twelfth century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent hero. A ruthless defender of his faith and leader, he ... Read more

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In this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings Saladin and his world to life with vivid detail in "a rollicking good story" (Justin Marozzi).Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the twelfth century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent hero. A ruthless defender of his faith and leader, he
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Las palabras de Ahikar

by de Investigación de Instituto Manuscritos ...

Narrated by Simón ...

Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

Las Palabras de Ahikar es la historia israelita más antigua que se conserva, con copias conocidas en arameo que datan del siglo 5 a. C. Como ha sido traducido a muchos idiomas durante los últimos dos milenios y medio, ahora tiene varios nombres y traducciones, incluidas las Palabras de Ahiqar, la Historia de Ahikar y varias variaciones del nombre, incluido Achiacharos, de la traducción griega, ... Read more

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Las Palabras de Ahikar es la historia israelita más antigua que se conserva, con copias conocidas en arameo que datan del siglo 5 a. C. Como ha sido traducido a muchos idiomas durante los últimos dos milenios y medio, ahora tiene varios nombres y traducciones, incluidas las Palabras de Ahiqar, la Historia de Ahikar y varias variaciones del nombre, incluido Achiacharos, de la traducción griega,
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Autobiographie d'Ahmès fils d'Abana

by Institut de recherche scripturale ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Souvenirs du Nouvel Empire
Unabridged

23 min

L’Autobiographie d’Ahmès fils d’Abana couvre de nombreuses batailles qui ont forgé le Nouvel Empire égyptien, notamment la bataille d’Avaris, et la bataille ultérieure de Sharouhen quelques années plus tard, qui a abouti à la prise de contrôle de l’Égypte sur l’ensemble de l’ancien domaine des Hyksôs. Ahmès fils d’Abana est souvent décrit comme un amiral égyptien, cependant, sa carrière dans la ... Read more

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L’Autobiographie d’Ahmès fils d’Abana couvre de nombreuses batailles qui ont forgé le Nouvel Empire égyptien, notamment la bataille d’Avaris, et la bataille ultérieure de Sharouhen quelques années plus tard, qui a abouti à la prise de contrôle de l’Égypte sur l’ensemble de l’ancien domaine des Hyksôs. Ahmès fils d’Abana est souvent décrit comme un amiral égyptien, cependant, sa carrière dans la
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Tutan Hamen And The Discovery Of His Tomb

by Howard Carter ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

“First steps of tomb found,” British archaeologist Howard Carter excitedly wrote across a page of his pocket diary on November 4, 1922. The next day’s excavation in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile River would reveal a tantalizing entrance. He quickly sent a telegram to Lord Carnarvon, who had been sponsoring his (mostly unsuccessful) investigations of Egyptian antiquities for ... Read more

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“First steps of tomb found,” British archaeologist Howard Carter excitedly wrote across a page of his pocket diary on November 4, 1922. The next day’s excavation in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile River would reveal a tantalizing entrance. He quickly sent a telegram to Lord Carnarvon, who had been sponsoring his (mostly unsuccessful) investigations of Egyptian antiquities for
... Read more
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Icon of Evil

Hitler's Mufti and the Rise of Radical Islam

by David G. Dalin, John F. Rothmann ...

Narrated by Michael Prichard ...

Unabridged

6 hours 48 min

In the 1920s, Hajj Amin-al-Husseini was the political and spiritual leader of the Palestinian Arabs. A vicious anti-Semite, he led numerous pogroms against Jewish settlers. During World War II, al-Husseini allied himself and his people with Hitler; he lived in Germany, met with Hitler, encouraged "the final solution," and became close friends with Himmler and other Nazis. After the war, al ... Read more

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In the 1920s, Hajj Amin-al-Husseini was the political and spiritual leader of the Palestinian Arabs. A vicious anti-Semite, he led numerous pogroms against Jewish settlers. During World War II, al-Husseini allied himself and his people with Hitler; he lived in Germany, met with Hitler, encouraged "the final solution," and became close friends with Himmler and other Nazis. After the war, al
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The New Kingdom

Global bestselling author of River God, Wilbur Smith, returns with a brand-new Ancient Egyptian epic

by Wilbur Smith, Mark Chadbourn ...

Narrated by Amir El-Masry ...

Unabridged

13 hours 20 min

A brand-new Ancient Egyptian novel from the master of adventure fiction and global number 1 bestselling author, Wilbur Smith.In the heart of EgyptUnder the watchful eye of the godsA new power is risingIn the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful façades a sinister evil i... ... Read more

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A brand-new Ancient Egyptian novel from the master of adventure fiction and global number 1 bestselling author, Wilbur Smith.In the heart of EgyptUnder the watchful eye of the godsA new power is risingIn the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful façades a sinister evil i...
... Read more
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History of Egypt

A Captivating Guide to Egyptian History, Starting from Ancient Egypt and the Nile through the Persians, Alexander the Great, and the Ottoman Empire to the Present

by Captivating History ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Jon E ...

Unabridged

6 hours 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Captivating Voyage Down the Nile: The History of EgyptEgypt’s story is one of the most fascinating in history. From the rise of its ancient civilization along the Nile River to its changes under Alexander the Great, the Ottomans, and modern leaders, Egypt has shaped the world in many ways.This audiobook takes you on a journey through thousands of ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Captivating Voyage Down the Nile: The History of EgyptEgypt’s story is one of the most fascinating in history. From the rise of its ancient civilization along the Nile River to its changes under Alexander the Great, the Ottomans, and modern leaders, Egypt has shaped the world in many ways.This audiobook takes you on a journey through thousands of
... Read more
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The Six-Day War

The Breaking of the Middle East

by Guy Laron ...

Narrated by William Hughes ...

Unabridged

15 hours 28 min

One fateful week in June 1967 redrew the map of the Middle East. Many scholars have documented how the Six-Day War unfolded, but little has been done to explain why the conflict happened at all. As we approach its fiftieth anniversary, Guy Laron refutes the widely accepted belief that the war was merely the result of regional friction, revealing the crucial roles played by American and Soviet ... Read more

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One fateful week in June 1967 redrew the map of the Middle East. Many scholars have documented how the Six-Day War unfolded, but little has been done to explain why the conflict happened at all. As we approach its fiftieth anniversary, Guy Laron refutes the widely accepted belief that the war was merely the result of regional friction, revealing the crucial roles played by American and Soviet
... Read more
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Brief History of the Fatimid Caliphate, A: The Empire That Built Cairo

by James Rowntree ...

Narrated by James Rowntree ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Dive into the epic medieval history of a Shi‘i dynasty that challenged Baghdad and engineered the rise of Cairo. Perfect for a busy commute, this immersive narrative transports you to the rugged landscapes of North Africa and the bustling trade hubs of the Mediterranean. Experience the political ambition that transformed a marginal missionary movement into an unstoppable powerhouse.Feel the ... Read more

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Dive into the epic medieval history of a Shi‘i dynasty that challenged Baghdad and engineered the rise of Cairo. Perfect for a busy commute, this immersive narrative transports you to the rugged landscapes of North Africa and the bustling trade hubs of the Mediterranean. Experience the political ambition that transformed a marginal missionary movement into an unstoppable powerhouse.Feel the
... Read more
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Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egyptian Beauty, Healing, and Wellness Secrets (Meditations Sacred Spells, Rituals, and Magical Tools for Divine Enchantment and Mystical Awakening)

by Samuel Herrera ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Egypt’s story is one of the most fascinating in history. From the rise of its ancient civilization along the Nile River to its changes under Alexander the Great, the Ottomans, and modern leaders, Egypt has shaped the world in many ways. This book takes you on a journey through thousands of years, from the time of pyramids and powerful pharaohs to Egypt ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Egypt’s story is one of the most fascinating in history. From the rise of its ancient civilization along the Nile River to its changes under Alexander the Great, the Ottomans, and modern leaders, Egypt has shaped the world in many ways. This book takes you on a journey through thousands of years, from the time of pyramids and powerful pharaohs to Egypt
... Read more
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Brief History of Egypt, A: 5,000 Years of the World's Oldest Civilization

by Nicholas Fairburn ...

Narrated by Nicholas Fairburn ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Dive into an immersive ancient history of sweeping empires, divine pharaohs, and cultural resilience along the Nile. Perfect for your commute or an afternoon of lifelong learning, this vivid narrative trades dry dates for the flesh-and-blood struggles of citizens and conquerors.Experience the awe-inspiring transition from scattered prehistoric settlements to a modern nation wrestling with its ... Read more

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Dive into an immersive ancient history of sweeping empires, divine pharaohs, and cultural resilience along the Nile. Perfect for your commute or an afternoon of lifelong learning, this vivid narrative trades dry dates for the flesh-and-blood struggles of citizens and conquerors.Experience the awe-inspiring transition from scattered prehistoric settlements to a modern nation wrestling with its
... Read more
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Tutan Hamen And The Discovery Of His Tomb

by Howard Carter ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

“First steps of tomb found,” British archaeologist Howard Carter excitedly wrote across a page of his pocket diary on November 4, 1922. The next day’s excavation in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile River would reveal a tantalizing entrance. He quickly sent a telegram to Lord Carnarvon, who had been sponsoring his (mostly unsuccessful) investigations of Egyptian antiquities for ... Read more

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“First steps of tomb found,” British archaeologist Howard Carter excitedly wrote across a page of his pocket diary on November 4, 1922. The next day’s excavation in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile River would reveal a tantalizing entrance. He quickly sent a telegram to Lord Carnarvon, who had been sponsoring his (mostly unsuccessful) investigations of Egyptian antiquities for
... Read more
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Tale of Sinuhe

by Scriptural Research Institute ...

Narrated by Google's Archie ...

Unabridged

42 min

The Tale of Sinuhe, also called the Story of Sanhat, is one of the most popular stories that has survived to the present from the Egyptian Middle Kingdom. Dozens of fragments of copies have been found, which is unusual and speaks volumes of how popular it was in the Middle Kingdom. Egyptologists are divided on how much of it is fictional, with some claiming it is a historical text, while others ... Read more

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The Tale of Sinuhe, also called the Story of Sanhat, is one of the most popular stories that has survived to the present from the Egyptian Middle Kingdom. Dozens of fragments of copies have been found, which is unusual and speaks volumes of how popular it was in the Middle Kingdom. Egyptologists are divided on how much of it is fictional, with some claiming it is a historical text, while others
... Read more
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Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor

by Scriptural Research Institute ...

Narrated by Google's Archie ...

Unabridged

24 min

The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor is the earliest known surviving story of a shipwrecked sailor, and as such is the forerunner of many stories of nautical adventure encountering strange magical creatures, from Homer's Odyssey to Sinbad the Sailor. In a broader sense, it is generally considered the oldest piece of Egyptian fiction to survive to the present. Only one copy has been found to date, a ... Read more

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The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor is the earliest known surviving story of a shipwrecked sailor, and as such is the forerunner of many stories of nautical adventure encountering strange magical creatures, from Homer's Odyssey to Sinbad the Sailor. In a broader sense, it is generally considered the oldest piece of Egyptian fiction to survive to the present. Only one copy has been found to date, a
... Read more
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Brief History of Cairo, A: How a Desert Camp Became Africa's Largest City

by Edward Callahan ...

Narrated by Edward Callahan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Trace the epic urban history of a dusty riverside encampment that fought empires to become a modern African megacity. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey sweeps you along the vibrant banks of the Nile. Witness the rise of legendary fortresses, bustling medieval markets, and sprawling boulevards built by everyday citizens and ruthless conquerors.Whether you are an ... Read more

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Trace the epic urban history of a dusty riverside encampment that fought empires to become a modern African megacity. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey sweeps you along the vibrant banks of the Nile. Witness the rise of legendary fortresses, bustling medieval markets, and sprawling boulevards built by everyday citizens and ruthless conquerors.Whether you are an
... Read more
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Akkadian Empire, The: A Captivating Guide to the First Ancient Empire of Mesopotamia and How Sargon the Great of Akkad Conquered the Sumerian City-States

by Captivating History ...

Narrated by Jay Herbert ...

Unabridged

3 hours 4 min

Was the first empire really started by an abandoned orphan who rose to greatness?Was there an empire older and more important than mighty Egypt? There were a few, but the Akkadian Empire, born out of the cradle of civilization, is thought to be the first. And it was a game-changer. Its creation inspired conquerors and other empire-builders throughout history and spawned two world powers. Its epics ... Read more

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Was the first empire really started by an abandoned orphan who rose to greatness?Was there an empire older and more important than mighty Egypt? There were a few, but the Akkadian Empire, born out of the cradle of civilization, is thought to be the first. And it was a game-changer. Its creation inspired conquerors and other empire-builders throughout history and spawned two world powers. Its epics
... Read more
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Three Empires on the Nile

The Victorian Jihad, 1869-1899

by Dominic Green ...

Narrated by Stephen Hoye ...

Unabridged

13 hours 7 min

A secular regime is toppled by Western intervention, but an Islamic backlash turns the liberators into occupiers. Caught between interventionists at home and fundamentalists abroad, a prime minister flounders as his ministers betray him, alliances fall apart, and a runaway general makes policy in the field. As the media accuse Western soldiers of barbarity and a region slides into chaos, the ... Read more

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A secular regime is toppled by Western intervention, but an Islamic backlash turns the liberators into occupiers. Caught between interventionists at home and fundamentalists abroad, a prime minister flounders as his ministers betray him, alliances fall apart, and a runaway general makes policy in the field. As the media accuse Western soldiers of barbarity and a region slides into chaos, the
... Read more
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Horror and crime novel ZABBAKH

Upper Egypt in 1903

by Khaled Mahgoub ...

Narrated by Pandarosh ...

Series series ZABBAKH
Unabridged

1 hour 9 min

A terrifying legend narrated to us by those who lived through the horror events in Upper Egypt in 1903. Let us discover a type of evil spirit that serves man for his thirst for blood. Where did ZABBAKH come from, what does it do, and why does it kill people without mercy? All of this we will know in an interesting, exciting, and imaginative horror novel. ... Read more

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A terrifying legend narrated to us by those who lived through the horror events in Upper Egypt in 1903. Let us discover a type of evil spirit that serves man for his thirst for blood. Where did ZABBAKH come from, what does it do, and why does it kill people without mercy? All of this we will know in an interesting, exciting, and imaginative horror novel.
... Read more
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Crime and Punishment in Ancient Egypt: The History and Legacy of the Egyptians’ Concepts of Justice

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Colin Fluxman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

In ancient Egypt, the underpinning concept in law, in theory, was that rich and poor citizens should be treated equally, but this was an aspiration that was rarely fulfilled in practice. At the same time, the types of treatment delivered to those deemed guilty could also be harsh - common punishments included confiscation of property, slavery, beatings, and mutilation. During both the Old Kingdom ... Read more

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In ancient Egypt, the underpinning concept in law, in theory, was that rich and poor citizens should be treated equally, but this was an aspiration that was rarely fulfilled in practice. At the same time, the types of treatment delivered to those deemed guilty could also be harsh - common punishments included confiscation of property, slavery, beatings, and mutilation. During both the Old Kingdom
... Read more
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ميدان التحرير

by Jihad Darwiche ...

Narrated by Jihad Darwiche ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

نساء من مختلف الأجيال شاركن في ثورة استثنائية، سلمية ومن غير قائد، عاشتها مصر طوال ثمانية عشر يوماً. مناضلات أو أمهات عاديات فاجأهنّ الأمل فتخطين خوفهن وواجهن القمع والضغوطات الاجتماعية والأفكار السائدة. يقدم جهاد الدرويش صور نساء عاديات أخذتهن رياح الثورة في كانون الثاني يناير 2011. هذه الشهادات هي لوحة عن الحياة في القاهرة ونشيد أمل وصراع من أجل الحرية، ترافقها موسيقى بيانو هنري تورغ بشاعرية ... Read more

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نساء من مختلف الأجيال شاركن في ثورة استثنائية، سلمية ومن غير قائد، عاشتها مصر طوال ثمانية عشر يوماً. مناضلات أو أمهات عاديات فاجأهنّ الأمل فتخطين خوفهن وواجهن القمع والضغوطات الاجتماعية والأفكار السائدة. يقدم جهاد الدرويش صور نساء عاديات أخذتهن رياح الثورة في كانون الثاني يناير 2011. هذه الشهادات هي لوحة عن الحياة في القاهرة ونشيد أمل وصراع من أجل الحرية، ترافقها موسيقى بيانو هنري تورغ بشاعرية
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Anunnaki Sumerian Accounts, The

Bizarre Archaeology Discoveries Revealing An Alternative Ancient History and the true Origins of civilization

by RYAN MOORHEN ...

Narrated by Alastair Cameron ...

Unabridged

1 hour 18 min

The excavations carried out in Mesopotamia during the last few years have added immensely to our knowledge of the early Anunnaki history of those countries and have unveiled many of the ideas about the age and character of Anunnaki Sumerian civilization. In the present timeline, which deals with the history of Sumer and Akkad, an attempt is made to present this new Anunnaki material in a connected ... Read more

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The excavations carried out in Mesopotamia during the last few years have added immensely to our knowledge of the early Anunnaki history of those countries and have unveiled many of the ideas about the age and character of Anunnaki Sumerian civilization. In the present timeline, which deals with the history of Sumer and Akkad, an attempt is made to present this new Anunnaki material in a connected
... Read more
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Ramesses: A Captivating Guide to Ramses II and His Impact on the New Kingdom and Ancient Egypt

by Captivating History ...

Narrated by Jay Herbert ...

Unabridged

1 hour 11 min

Discover the Epic Life of Ramesses IIStep back in time and immerse yourself in the astonishing life of Ramesses II, the most celebrated pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Ramesses delves into the reign of this iconic ruler, revealing his monumental achievements, military conquests, and enduring legacy.Here are just some of the things you will discover in this audiobook:Triumphant Military Leader: Witness ... Read more

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Discover the Epic Life of Ramesses IIStep back in time and immerse yourself in the astonishing life of Ramesses II, the most celebrated pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Ramesses delves into the reign of this iconic ruler, revealing his monumental achievements, military conquests, and enduring legacy.Here are just some of the things you will discover in this audiobook:Triumphant Military Leader: Witness
... Read more
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Kings of Stone

The Hittite Enigma

by R Jay Driskill ...

Narrated by R Jay Driskill ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Sunset in Bronze
Unabridged

9 hours 44 min

Drawing on decades of archaeological and philological discoveries, Archaeologist R Jay Driskill, presents a comprehensive history of the Hittite Empire. Once a forgotten civilization, the Hittites emerged from obscurity to stand as a formidable power in the ancient Near East, rivaling Egypt, Babylonia, and Assyria.In "Kings of Stone: The Hittite Enigma," Driskill synthesizes a century of ... Read more

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Drawing on decades of archaeological and philological discoveries, Archaeologist R Jay Driskill, presents a comprehensive history of the Hittite Empire. Once a forgotten civilization, the Hittites emerged from obscurity to stand as a formidable power in the ancient Near East, rivaling Egypt, Babylonia, and Assyria.In "Kings of Stone: The Hittite Enigma," Driskill synthesizes a century of
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