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Experience the captivating history of Thebes, the ancient city of Greece that boasts a rich legacy spanning five millennia. This unabridged audio book on MP3 format, narrated expertly for an immersive listening experience, unveils the stories that have often been overshadowed by Athens and Sparta. Discover the mythical origins of Thebes, founded by Kadmos, and the legendary figures intertwined with its fate, including Hercules and the enigmatic Sphinx. Unravel the complex history of Thebes as it navigated turbulent alliances—from aligning with Persian invaders to overcoming democratic Athens with Sparta's aid. Historian Paul Cartledge skillfully illustrates Thebes’ significance in ancient Greek culture, politics, and its dramatic destruction by Alexander the Great. This essential audio book, published by Bolinda/Macmillan, is perfect for history buffs and anyone interested in ancient civilizations. New condition and available for instant download, this audio experience is an invaluable addition to your collection. With FREE shipping from our Auckland warehouse, you can enjoy a seamless purchase without unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. Allow 15 days for delivery to ensure you receive this insightful treasure. Immerse yourself in Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece and better understand the ancient world and its enduring legacy through this remarkable audio book.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. 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: 9781529049183
Format: MP3 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.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. 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: 9781529049183
Format: MP3 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.