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A Survey of Ancient History
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LENGTH7 hrs and 10 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-01-08
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Take a fascinating journey from the mists of prehistory to the fall of the Roman empire. Be introduced to the most notable men and minds of the ancient world. Explore the great currents of philosophy, art, science and economics that have shaped our world.
©2008 Trout Lake Media; (P)2007 Trout Lake Media
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What Members Say
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"Not really what I was looking for"
This is a very, very thin introduction to the major ancient civilizations. It is like listening to a short podcast, complete with cheesy sound effects and a narrator who sounds less than professional. The narrator has a flat, slightly irate-sounding voice and sighs repeated times. (Maybe he was yawning? I certainly was.)
Imagine a tired, slightly angry man reading Wikipedia for 5 hours, and chapters broken down by a musical flourish from a 1980's synthesizer and a loud, jarring "beep." Every two minutes or so. That was a good thing. The beep stopped me from falling asleep at the wheel while driving.
The content is too thinly skimmed over to really hold the interest of the listener. Like I said, think of an entry in an encyclopedia. If that's what you want, and you don't mind a grumpy narrator, this may be for you.15 of 15 people found this review helpful -
"Give it a pass"
The content is VERY superficial, I recognize that this is titled as a survey but some actual insight and content is still appropriate.
On top of that the narration is abysmal, very flat and halting.4 of 4 people found this review helpful -
CJ Houston, TX, United States 03-06-13 Member Since 2011
Mother of 3, grandmother of 4 + another on the way. 13 1/2 years Navy. Fiscally conservative. Started reading SF/Fantasy in elementary school & still love it. Also read historical novels, comedy, and some history & political books. I love that I can listen to books while I work!
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"Could Be Presented Better"
Would you be willing to try another one of Alec Sand’s performances?No.
Any additional comments?This could be a very interesting book if the narrator sounded the least bit interested in the topic. Instead, he presents it as if he's a tired history professor, lecturing to a class when he would rather be home.
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"Excellent historical overview"
What made the experience of listening to A Survey of Ancient History the most enjoyable?Relatively sort, segmented sections based on themes in a chronological sequence. Easy to listen to and informative.
Who was your favorite character and why?N/A
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?No
0 of 0 people found this review helpful