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Throughout history, women have played integral roles in family, society, religion, government, war - in short, in all aspects of human civilization. Powerful women have shaped laws, led rebellions, and played key roles in dynastic struggles. Some were caught up in forces beyond their control, while others manipulated and murdered their way to the top. However, unearthing their stories from the historical record has been a challenge, with the ordinary difficulties of preserving information across the generations increased by centuries of historical bias and gendered expectations. Women, when they were mentioned at all, often filled the role of virtuous maiden, self-effacing mother, or seductive villain. Imagine what you are missing when only half the story is being told.
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Very good, but doesn't stand out
- By Christopher on 02-08-18
By: The Great Courses, and others
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The Age of Benjamin Franklin
- By: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Robert J. Allison PhD Harvard University
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
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Why is Benjamin Franklin so compelling? What made him so successful in his day? And why has he continued to influence generations of Americans? Tackle these questions and more in The Age of Benjamin Franklin, a thorough - and sometimes surprising - course that presents a full portrait of a personality that defies easy definition.
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It's a lecture
- By Amazon Customer on 05-17-18
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Thinking Like an Economist: A Guide to Rational Decision Making
- By: Randall Bartlett, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Randall Bartlett
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
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Economic forces are everywhere around you. But that doesn't mean you need to passively accept whatever outcome those forces might press upon you. Instead, with these 12 fast-moving and crystal clear lectures, you can learn how to use a small handful of basic nuts-and-bolts principles to turn those same forces to your own advantage.
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Great for beginners, nothing you for an economist
- By V. Taras on 07-08-15
By: Randall Bartlett, and others
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The Great Trials of World History and the Lessons They Teach Us
- By: Douglas O. Linder, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Douglas O. Linder JD
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
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No understanding of the past is complete without an understanding of the legal battles and struggles that have done so much to shape it. Inside a survey of world history's greatest trials are the key insights to critical issues we still talk about today, including freedom of speech, the death penalty, religious freedom, and the meaning of equality. Join Professor Linder for these 24 lectures that investigate important legal cases from around the world and across the centuries.
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Interesting material, but . . .
- By Mark on 12-29-17
By: Douglas O. Linder, and others
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The Great Ideas of Philosophy, 2nd Edition
- By: Daniel N. Robinson, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Daniel N. Robinson
- Length: 30 hrs and 11 mins
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Grasp the important ideas that have served as the backbone of philosophy across the ages with this extraordinary 60-lecture series. This is your opportunity to explore the enormous range of philosophical perspectives and ponder the most important and enduring of human questions-without spending your life poring over dense philosophical texts.
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A Hard Review to Write
- By Ark1836 on 11-20-15
By: Daniel N. Robinson, and others
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The Philosopher's Toolkit: How to Be the Most Rational Person in Any Room
- By: Patrick Grim, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Patrick Grim
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
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Taught by award-winning Professor Patrick Grim of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, The Philosopher’s Toolkit: How to Be the Most Rational Person in Any Room arms you against the perils of bad thinking and supplies you with an arsenal of strategies to help you be more creative, logical, inventive, realistic, and rational in all aspects of your daily life.
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This should NOT be an audio book
- By Brooks Emerson on 03-21-20
By: Patrick Grim, and others
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The Iliad of Homer
- By: Elizabeth Vandiver, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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For thousands of years, Homer's ancient epic poem the
Iliad has enchanted readers from around the world. When you join Professor Vandiver for this lecture series on the Iliad, you'll come to understand what has enthralled and gripped so many people. Her compelling 12-lecture look at this literary masterpiece -whether it's the work of many authors or the "vision" of a single blind poet - makes it vividly clear why, after almost 3,000 years, the
Iliad remains not only among the greatest adventure stories ever told but also one of the most compelling meditations on the human condition ever written.
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Vandiver never disappoints
- By Machteacher on 07-23-13
By: Elizabeth Vandiver, and others
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The Life and Writings of C. S. Lewis
- By: Louis Markos, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Louis Markos
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
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What can we still learn from C.S. Lewis? Find out in these 12 insightful lectures that cover the author's spiritual autobiography, novels, and his scholarly writings that reflect on pain and grief, love and friendship, prophecy and miracles, and education and mythology.
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Basically a collection of sermons
- By Richard on 11-20-13
By: Louis Markos, and others
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The Science of Energy
- Resources and Power Explained
- By: Michael E. Wysession, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael E. Wysession
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
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To better put into perspective the various issues surrounding energy in the 21st century, you need to understand the essential science behind how energy works. And you need a reliable source whose focus is on giving you the facts you need to form your own educated opinions.
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Great Overview
- By Amanda Gannon on 04-07-16
By: Michael E. Wysession, and others
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Crimes of the Century
- A Selective History of Infamy
- By: Richard B. Spence, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Richard B. Spence
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
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Delve into some of the most infamous, ghastly, and mysterious crimes of the last hundred-odd years in Crimes of the Century: A Selective History of Infamy. Taught by Professor Richard B. Spence of the University of Idaho, this enthralling course gives you a dozen case studies of murders most foul. From an intriguing Irish domestic murder to a world-shaking political assassination, this course gives you an inside look at some of the most heinous and maddeningly unknowable crimes in modern history.
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Best Great Courses Lecture There Is
- By Justin on 07-21-21
By: Richard B. Spence, and others
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History's Great Military Blunders and the Lessons They Teach
- By: The Great Courses, Gregory S. Aldrete
- Narrated by: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
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Military history often highlights successes and suggests a sense of inevitability about victory, but there is so much that can be gleaned from considering failures. Study these crucibles of history to gain a better understanding of why a civilization took - or didn't take - a particular path.
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Martial Chaos
- By Cynthia on 08-16-16
By: The Great Courses, and others
What listeners say about Warriors, Queens, and Intellectuals: 36 Great Women Before 1400
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- PaulaS
- 04-22-22
Good but not Great
This book was interesting but relied a lot on supposition - "We can imagine...", "It's easy to believe..."
The author is clearly passionate about her subject but there are only so many times that a woman can be described as "remarkable" and her deeds "astonishing."
I didn't dislike the work and found myself looking up some additional history on the women discussed but I also found myself rolling my eyes at some hyperbolic descriptions of the often thinly documented accounts of some of their accomplishments.
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- Alessandra
- 04-15-21
Interesting and Informative
This was an excellent opportunity to learn about women who for the most part are left in the margins of HIStory.
My quibble is the same for most historians. Until you walk in their clothing you cannot comment on how comfortable or uncomfortable it could have been. Linen was the typical under shift because of its comfort against the skin and fairly ease of washing. Cotton wicks water. It can be a good or bad element depending on environment. Skirts are not necessarily cumbersome. Our ancestors were far more practical in their dress and this part of history is sadly neglected despite how much of the economy of a country is made up of clothing related industries.
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- positively elizabethan
- 05-01-23
Interesting histories
I enjoyed learning about these notable women, although I feel the lectures would be improved by spending less time talking about the men in their lives.
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- Elise
- 04-30-20
Terrific narration.
I was quite impressed with Ms. Salisbury’s strong voice. I have never heard of many of these ladies but each achieved recognition in their contribution to history.
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- V. H. Shaw
- 01-10-21
I have already listened twice
Does that say enough? Just listen. Many women are featured with whom most of us are already familiar, but there are many more about which I was totally ignorant. I confess that because I listened at night, I often fell asleep. Would try to find where I last was the next time I took it but, but - in the end - I began again from the beginning and listened to it all in a long binge. Fabulous!
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- Billie
- 05-17-20
A good course which could be better
The author has a weird habit of referring to all civs which happen to be Muslim (Ottomans, Ummayads, Abbasids, Seljuks) as "the Muslims" she does not do this with Christian, Buddhist, or Confucian civs
Good course but more Eurocentric than I would have liked.
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- Angela E
- 03-24-20
Wonderful!!!
I have been entertained.
I have learned.
So often the focus is only on “the villain” or the “heroic” and not the full spectrum; this series of lectures looks at women of all types, from across the world and they are shown against the backdrop of the time and history in which they lived - and shown how they influenced those around them, and on into the modern age.
Brilliant lectures, and instructor!
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- NF
- 10-13-20
Excellent Course
The course delivers on its promise. We’re guided through the lives of 36 women in history, which provides the lens to understand the historical period each woman lived in. Ignore the 1-star reviews. I’ve listed to well over 30 Great Courses and this is a welcome addition to my collection.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-05-21
Fascinating
I learned so much - both about better known historical figures and the lesser known women featured in this series. I would love to listen to a lecture series of courageous women from 1400 to now.
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- Sarah
- 03-28-22
Interesting stories, great instructor!
I enjoyed hearing about women across ancient times who were able to impact not just their own lives but our lives too.
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