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Gates of Fire puts you at the side of valiant Spartan warriors in 480 BC for the bloody, climactic battle at Thermopylae. There, a few hundred of Sparta’s finest sacrificed their lives to hold back the invading Persian millions. The time they bought enabled the Greeks to rally - saving, according to ancient historian Herodotus, “Western democracy and freedom from perishing in the cradle.” How did the Spartans accomplish this superhuman feat? This is what the King of Persia hopes to learn from the sole Spartan survivor. The squire’s story indeed reveals the incredible rigors of Spartan training - and more importantly, how the whole culture fostered the mindset of fearlessness.
Steven Pressfield has skillfully combined scholarship and storytelling to bring the whole world of ancient Sparta brilliantly to life. George Guidall’s dramatic delivery enhances the richness and feeling of this inspired recreation.
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A young girl called Tozi stands at the bottom of a pyramid, waiting to be led to the top where her heart will be cut out.... Pepillo, a Spanish orphan who serves a sadistic Dominican friar, is aboard the Spanish fleet as it sails towards Mexico.... This is the epic story of the clash of two empires, two armies and two gods of war. Five hundred desperate adventurers are about to pit themselves against the most brutal armies of the ancient Americas, armies hundreds of thousands strong.
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5 out of 5 stars
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engaging story.
- By Dennis Lewis on 12-14-16
By: Graham Hancock
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Eagles at War
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Based on real historical events. A time for vengeance AD 9, German frontier: Close to the Rhine, a Roman centurion, Lucius Tullus, prepares to take his soldiers on patrol. On the opposite side of the river, German tribes are resentful of the harsh taxes about to be imposed upon them. Suspicious that there might be unrest, Tullus knows that his men's survival will be determined not just by their training and discipline, but by his leadership.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Arminius
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By: Ben Kane
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Dragon's Child
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- By: M. K. Hume
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 18 hrs and 25 mins
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The future of Britain is at stake. In the turbulent times of the Dark Ages, the despotic Uther Pendragon, High King of Celtic Britain, is nearing death, and his kingdom is being torn apart by the squabbling of minor kings. But only one man can bring the Celts together as a nation and restore peace - King Arthur. Artorex (Arthur) doesn't yet seem like the great man he will grow into. We meet him as a shy, subservient twelve-year-old living in the foster home of Lord Ector, who took in Artorex as a babe to protect him from murderous kin.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A Dry, Dull Tale, Marred in "Realism"
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By: M. K. Hume
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Songs on Bronze
- The Greek Myths Made Real
- By: Nigel Spivey
- Narrated by: Yuri Rasovsky
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Songs on Bronze is the first major retelling of Greek mythology in half a century; a set of lively, racy, dramatic versions of the great myths, which, in a multicultural society, are recognized more than ever as stories without equal.
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Wonderful
- By Ceectee on 07-13-07
By: Nigel Spivey
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Avenger of Rome
- By: Douglas Jackson
- Narrated by: Cornelius Garrett
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 82
Emperor Nero’s grip on power is weakening. In every shadow he sees an enemy and like a cornered animal he lashes out at every perceived threat. His paranoia settles on the figure of Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo, Rome’s greatest General who leads the imperial legions in the East. So popular is Corbulo with his men that he effective presides over an Empire within an Empire. Is Corbulo preparing to march against Rome and take the purple?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good read for the Roman history buff
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By: Douglas Jackson
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Soldier of Rome
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In the year A.D. 9, three Roman Legions under Quintilius Varus were betrayed by the Germanic war chief, Arminius, and destroyed in the forest known as Teutoburger Wald. Six years later Rome is finally ready to unleash her vengeance on the barbarians. The Emperor Tiberius has sent his adopted son, Germanicus Caesar, into Germania with an army of forty-thousand legionaries. The come not on a mission of conquest, but one of annihilation. With them is a young legionary named Artorius.
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3 out of 5 stars
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No research whatsoever went into this book.
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The Hammer and the Cross
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 39
865 A.D. Warring kings rule over the British Isles, but the Church rules over the kings, threatening all who oppose them with damnation. Only the dreaded Vikings of Scandinavia do not fear the priests. Shef, the bastard son of a Norse raider and a captive English lady, is torn by divided loyalties and driven by strange visions that seem to come from Odin himself. A smith and warrior, he alone dares to imagine new weapons and tactics with which to carve out a kingdom.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Couldn't finish it
- By Susan on 07-22-16
By: Harry Harrison
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I, the Sun
- By: Janet Morris
- Narrated by: Chistopher Crosby Morris
- Length: 24 hrs and 33 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 60
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 53
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Story4 out of 5 stars 53
This is the saga of the Hittite King Suppiluliumas, and rings with authenticity and the passion of a world that existed 1400 years before the birth of Christ. They called him Great King, Favorite of the Storm God, the Valiant. He conquered more than forty nations and brought fear and war to the very doorstep of 18th Dynasty Egypt, but he could not conquer the one woman he truly loved.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderfully Researched and Fantastic Performance.
- By Rev. Zombie on 07-08-15
By: Janet Morris
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The Darkness That Comes Before
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In a world scarred by an apocalyptic past, evoking a time both 2,000 years past and 2,000 years into the future, untold thousands gather for a crusade. Among them, two men and two women are ensnared by a mysterious traveler, Anasûrimbor Kellhus - part warrior, part philosopher, part sorcerous, charismatic presence - from lands long thought dead. The Darkness That Comes Before is a history of this great holy war, and like all histories, the survivors write its conclusion.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Finally in audiobook!
- By Andy on 06-28-12
By: R. Scott Bakker
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Macbeth: A Novel
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Macbeth: A Novel brings the intricacy and grit of the historical thriller to Shakespeare’s tale of political intrigue, treachery, and murder. In this full-length novel written exclusively for audio, authors A. J. Hartley and David Hewson rethink literature’s most infamous married couple, grounding them in a medieval Scotland whose military and political upheavals are as stark and dramatic as the landscape in which they are played.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Narrator choice inspired
- By Beverly on 07-10-11
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Child of Vengeance
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 230
Japan in the late 16th century was a land in turmoil. Lords of the great clans schemed against one another, served by aristocratic samurai bound to them by a rigid code of honor. Bennosuke is a high-born but lonely teenager living in his ancestral village. His mother died when he was a young boy, and his powerful warrior father Munisai has abandoned him for a life of service to his Lord, Shinmei. Bennosuke has been raised by his uncle Dorinbo, a Buddhist monk who urges the boy to forgo the violence of the samurai and embrace the contemplative life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Clever weaving of history and fiction.
- By JW Crummett on 02-25-16
By: David Kirk
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Forge of Darkness
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- By: Steven Erikson
- Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,057
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Forge of Darkness takes listeners to Kurald Galain, the warren of Darkness, and tells of a realm whose fate plays a crucial role in the fall of the Malazan Empire and surrounds one of the Malazan world’s most fascinating and powerful characters, Anomander Rake. It’s a conflicted time in Kurald Galain, where Mother Dark reigns above the Tiste people. But this ancient land was once home to many a power...and even death is not quite eternal. The commoners’ great hero, Vatha Urusander, longs for ascendency and Mother Dark’s hand in marriage, but she has taken another Consort, Lord Draconus.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Precursor Epic Fantasy - A Rewarding Beginning!
- By Michael on 11-08-12
By: Steven Erikson
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The Dark Angel
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- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4 out of 5 stars 33
Ancient Constantinople, the glorious capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1,000 years, and the jewel of Christendom, is the setting for this incredible historical novel. No other city in the world could compare with it in grandeur, splendor, and wealth. And when it fell to the Turks in 1453, it must have seemed like the end of the world to Christians. Famed author Mika Waltari takes us into the last months of this dying city as revealed in the diary of John Angelos, a strange man hopelessly in love with the daughter of an eminent Byzantine official.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great until the end
- By Barton on 07-12-19
By: Mika Waltari
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Fire from Heaven
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- Narrated by: Roger May
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 183
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Alexander's beauty, strength and defiance were apparent from birth, but his boyhood honed those gifts into the makings of a king. His mother, Olympias, and his father, King Philip of Macedon, fought each other for their son's loyalty, teaching Alexander politics and vengeance from the cradle. His love for the youth Hephaistion taught him trust, while Aristotle's tutoring provoked his mind and Homer's Iliad fuelled his aspirations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Renewed Pleasure
- By James on 01-28-15
By: Mary Renault
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Orphaned at the age of seven and adopted by Indians, Jami Ian MacCallister grew into a man more at ease in the wilderness than among men. But when the westward strike drove him across the Arkansas Territory into Texas, he finally found himself a home — in the middle of a bloody war. Texans like Jim Bowie and Sam Houston were waging a fierce struggle against Santa Ana’s Mexican army and Jami MacCallister made the perfect scout for the fledgling volunteer force.
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The Eagles
- By John B McConnell on 08-23-22
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Soul Ties
- Soul Ties, Book 1
- By: Miss Candice
- Narrated by: Georgie Kimble, Winston James, iiKane
- Length: 17 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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From the moment his eyes met hers, there was something. Time stood still, the world around them vanished, and electricity... instant electricity. Immediately, she owned him in an inexplicable way he couldn't quite understand. He couldn't escape her. Not in his dreams. And soon, not even in his reality. He was the man that made her soar. There was nothing in the world she wanted more than him. Absolutely nothing. His touch made her levitate. When she was with him, she was limitless. He felt like home.
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Excellent Story!
- By NJgrl on 09-14-23
By: Miss Candice
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I.C.O.N.
- Wardens of Issalia, Book 0
- By: Jeffrey L. Kohanek
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Life as king is never easy. Subterfuge, assassinations, and Chaos magic take center stage as the rise of a new threat forces the King of Kantaria to take drastic action. Discover the origin behind I.C.O.N. and learn more about the conflict to come in the Wardens of Issalia Saga.
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I wasn't expecting it to be so good.
- By roseanna banana on 06-12-21
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- Joshua
- 02-15-12
Finaly
Where does Gates of Fire rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Love this story. Made the audio book.
What did you like best about this story?
History, battle, love. everything
Have you listened to any of George Guidall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No
Who was the most memorable character of Gates of Fire and why?
The Spartan Phalanx.
Any additional comments?
I have waited for audible to get this story in the unabridged for a long time. Several suggestion letters later its here!
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- Sintillator
- 11-06-12
A Journey Worth Experiencing
Would you consider the audio edition of Gates of Fire to be better than the print version?
I'm not sure as my life just doesn't have time for a good long read anymore. Not to say that it wouldn't be even better but just not for us that have discovered Audible as a modern indispensable option in their busy lives. I listen often and found this book because of George Guidall's narration right up there in my favorite narrators list.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Too many.
Which scene was your favorite?
Too many.
Who was the most memorable character of Gates of Fire and why?
Too many.
Any additional comments?
I'd say that this listen is for those that appreciate attention to detail and authors that not only write well but take the time to contextualize their works. Painting the verbal picture is definitely one of Pressfields strengths. This might not be for those who would rather a story flow or move at a faster pace. At the same time, for a story whose ending we all know, I enjoyed every minute of it. There is a long list of life insights presented in ways that for folks like me will enjoy the insights and potential lessons sewn throughout.
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- Barry
- 08-06-12
Brilliant, riveting and timeless.
My headline says it all! Looking forward to "The Virtues of War" next... and a great narration too...
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- MR
- 10-30-19
my favorite book of all time
this is the story that should have been made into the movie not Frank Miller's. The heart and this book is overwhelming You feel it to your very bones.
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- Melissa
- 01-28-17
Excellent
Dont be daunted by the length of this book, it is riveting the whole way through and well worth your time.
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- Jose Menjares
- 05-21-23
Amazing book
I’ve read this book many times. Listening to the audio version was just as rewarding and captivating as the book! One of my all time favorites! Highly recommend
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- CJ Haug
- 11-08-18
A worthy addition to the USMC reading list.
A worthy addition to the USMC Commandant reading list. Easily among my three favorite books ever completed.
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- Jeremiah wayne
- 01-29-20
An epic adventure for the mind!
The narrator was well spoken, especially for the Greek words. The story itself was so amazing i was I could memorize it to share with my kids. Every chapter includes philosophy, emotion and suspense. It truly is an Epic, I could not begin to tell you my favorite part. Truly worth a read and even a reread!
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- Scottsville Stu
- 04-27-20
Good story, great narration
The only downside to this story is that it bounces around chronologically a bit too much for me. I got used to it about halfway through the vook thiugh.
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- Erik Kolb
- 08-15-18
wonderful
loved it. long but well worth the listen. especially the ending. thanks for writing this book.
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