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Discover a captivating journey through history with 'Thebes - Unbridged Audio Book on CD.' This remarkable audio book, professionally narrated in standard audio format, unveils the rich tapestry of Thebes, one of Ancient Greece's most significant cities. While Athens and Sparta may dominate the historical headlines, Thebes’ story is equally compelling, stretching back over five millennia. Written by acclaimed classical historian Paul Cartledge, this audio book takes you on a detailed exploration of Thebes, revealing its mythic beginnings tied to the legendary figure Kadmos and the city's evolution into a powerful player in the ancient world.
Unravel the myths surrounding Thebes, from Hercules’ birth to the enigmatic Sphinx whose riddle was conquered by Oedipus. Engaging and educational, 'Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece' also examines pivotal moments in its history, including its alliances and rivalries with noted adversaries like Persian invaders and democratic Athens.
This brand new audio book is an essential addition for history enthusiasts and lovers of ancient civilizations alike. Shipping is completely FREE, directly from our Auckland warehouse, ensuring no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Expect delivery in up to 15 days. Enhance your auditory library with a journey that enriches your understanding of ancient Greek culture and its lasting impact on our modern civilization.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529049176
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
Continuously inhabited for five millennia and at one point the most powerful city in Ancient Greece, Thebes has been overshadowed by its better-known rivals, Athens and Sparta.
According to myth, the city was founded when Kadmos sowed dragon’s teeth into the ground and warriors sprang forth, ready not only to build the fledgling city but to defend it from all-comers. It was Hercules’s birthplace and the home of the Sphinx, whose riddle Oedipus solved, winning the Theban crown and the king’s widow in marriage, little knowing that the widow was his mother, Jocasta.
The city’s history is every bit as rich as its mythic origins, from siding with the Persian invaders when their emperor, Xerxes, set out to conquer Aegean Greece, to siding with Sparta – like Thebes an oligarchy – to defeat Pericles's
democratic Athens, to being utterly destroyed on the orders of Alexander the Great.
In Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece, the acclaimed classical historian Paul Cartledge brings the city vividly to life and argues that it is central to our understanding of the ancient Greeks’ achievements – whether politically or culturally – and thus to our own culture and civilisation.
Unravel the myths surrounding Thebes, from Hercules’ birth to the enigmatic Sphinx whose riddle was conquered by Oedipus. Engaging and educational, 'Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece' also examines pivotal moments in its history, including its alliances and rivalries with noted adversaries like Persian invaders and democratic Athens.
This brand new audio book is an essential addition for history enthusiasts and lovers of ancient civilizations alike. Shipping is completely FREE, directly from our Auckland warehouse, ensuring no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Expect delivery in up to 15 days. Enhance your auditory library with a journey that enriches your understanding of ancient Greek culture and its lasting impact on our modern civilization.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529049176
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
Continuously inhabited for five millennia and at one point the most powerful city in Ancient Greece, Thebes has been overshadowed by its better-known rivals, Athens and Sparta.
According to myth, the city was founded when Kadmos sowed dragon’s teeth into the ground and warriors sprang forth, ready not only to build the fledgling city but to defend it from all-comers. It was Hercules’s birthplace and the home of the Sphinx, whose riddle Oedipus solved, winning the Theban crown and the king’s widow in marriage, little knowing that the widow was his mother, Jocasta.
The city’s history is every bit as rich as its mythic origins, from siding with the Persian invaders when their emperor, Xerxes, set out to conquer Aegean Greece, to siding with Sparta – like Thebes an oligarchy – to defeat Pericles's
democratic Athens, to being utterly destroyed on the orders of Alexander the Great.
In Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece, the acclaimed classical historian Paul Cartledge brings the city vividly to life and argues that it is central to our understanding of the ancient Greeks’ achievements – whether politically or culturally – and thus to our own culture and civilisation.