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The History of Rome, Volume 4, Books 26-32 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1114min
No historian has ever possessed the ability to highlight dramatic episodes in the manner that Livy accomplished. He had an uncanny feel for the narrative potential inherent in historical works, and he brought out the drama so well that, even after 2,000 years, we still feel a stirring thrill whenever we hear his retelling of the epic grandeur of the Roman Republic. In this volume, Hannibal and Carthage are finally worn down by the grim determination of the Roman people, and their army is destroyed at Zama by Publius Scipio. And hardly is this over before the vengeful Romans cast their eyes eastward to Philip of Macedon, who had made the fatal error of backing the Carthaginians. Livy's The History of Rome continues in an additional two volumes. Translation: William Masfen Roberts. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Charlton Griffin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acon/000136/bk_acon_000136_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The History of Rome, Volume 6: Books 40 - 45 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 790min
Livy's splendid adventure of Rome's rise to dominance comes to a close in this concluding volume of his magnificent history. Sadly, the work abruptly halts near the completion of book 45, which concerns events in Greece in the year 168 BC. The missing portions, numbering 107 books, have never been found. The original text of this monumental history, which came to 142 books when he completed it, carried the story to 9 BC. Livy called his work Ab Urbe Condita, though we refer to it as The History of Rome. Almost the entire subject of volume six deals with Rome's struggle with Macedon, ending in the defeat of Perseus at the battle of Pydna. It was an epic struggle with a dangerous foe. And though it was certainly not intended by Livy to be the end of his work, this segment does provide a spectacular display of his writing talent and penchant for drama... a fitting end to an epic work. Translation: Roberts ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Charlton Griffin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acon/000141/bk_acon_000141_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The History of Rome, Volume 2: Books 6 - 10 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 841min
Livy continues his magnificent epic, with Rome in complete ruin after the Gallic invasion and sack of the city in 310 B.C. Led by Camillus, one of Rome's great heroic patricians, the city regains her self-confidence and once more becomes the leader of the Latin people. Painstakingly rebuilding alliances, forging friendships, cementing relations among her own people, and fighting endless wars, Rome soon becomes the dominant power among the fractious Italic tribes on the Latin plain. For 50 years, the Romans maintain political and economic stability while pursuing an aggressive stance toward the other, more distant, warlike Italic peoples. Rome is under constant threat of invasion from many quarters and her disciplined soldiers are kept in perfect training. And they need to be. After many decades, the Romans finally manage to conquer the Etruscans and the mighty Samnites, at last bringing most of the Italian peninsula under their control. Livy's The History of Rome continues in an additional four volumes. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Charlton Griffin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acon/000131/bk_acon_000131_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Diaries of Adam & Eve , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 71min
Mark Twain's "Extracts from Adam's Diary" first appeared in 1893. He based Adam and Eve on himself and his beloved wife Olivia ("Livy") to create a humorous counterpoint the traditional Garden of Eden story, this time centered on what life may have been like for the first man.In this story, we hear Adam trying to work out what the "new creature with long hair" is all about. She names things, much to Adam's annoyance. She follows him around. Then suddenly, there's another creature, which eventually Adam decides is his son Cain. It's all about confusion and curiosity, and finally, love for Eve.The innocent lark of the first story was joined in 1905 with a more wistful tale, "Eve's Diary". Twain's personal life had been turned upside down by Livy's death in 1904. While the humor of the first Adam story comes through, the Eve tale is, at its heart, a sweet eulogy from an aching heart, exemplified by the Eve story's closing line, "Wherever she was, there was Eden." ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jack de Golia, Abby Elvidge. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/mike/002567/bk_mike_002567_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Bob , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 182min
New York Times best-selling authors Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead, masterminds of classic middle-grade fiction, come together to craft a magical story about the enduring power of friendship. It's been five years since Livy and her family have visited Livy's grandmother in Australia. Now that she's back, Livy has the feeling she's forgotten something really, really important about Gran's house. It turns out she's right. Bob, a short, greenish creature dressed in a chicken suit, didn't forget Livy, or her promise. He's been waiting five years for her to come back, hiding in a closet like she told him to. He can't remember who-or what-he is, where he came from, or if he even has a family. But five years ago Livy promised she would help him find his way back home. Now it's time to keep that promise. Clue by clue, Livy and Bob will unravel the mystery of where Bob comes from, and discover the kind of magic that lasts forever. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rob Dircks, Nora Hunter. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/lili/003059/bk_lili_003059_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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You Can Trust Me: A Novel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 806min
On a quiet, gray Saturday morning, Livy arrives at her best friend Julia's flat for a lunch date only to find her dead. Though all the evidence supports it, Livy cannot accept the official ruling of suicide; the Julia she remembers was loud, inappropriate, joyful, outrageous, and loving, not depressed. The suspicious circumstances cause Livy to dig further, and she is suddenly forced to confront a horrifying possibility: that Julia was murdered by the same man who killed Livy's sister Kara 18 years ago. Desperate to understand the tragedies of her past, Livy throws herself into the search for Kara and Julia's killer, who she now believes is someone close to her family. But if that is true, who can she still trust? Damien, the man Julia was secretly dating? Leo, her husband's boss and a close family friend? His son, Paul, her husband's best mate since college? Or Will, her own dear husband, who has betrayed her perhaps one time too many? When Livy finally faces her sister's killer, and he tries to force her to destroy her family with one horrible, impossible choice, she must finally decide: Is she strong enough to trust herself? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Marisa Calin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/aren/001952/bk_aren_001952_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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One Night: Unveiled , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 985min, (USK 18)
From the Top 10 best-selling author of This Man comes the unmissable final book in the One Night series. They made their choice. And now Livy and Miller must fight for a life without secrets - and a passion without limits... Livy has never known pure desire like this. The gorgeous and mysterious Miller Hart captivates her, seduces her, and worships her in deliciously sinful ways. He knows her innermost thoughts, drawing her ever deeper into his dangerous world. Miller will do anything to keep Livy safe, even if it means risking his own life. But his dark history isn't the only thing that threatens their future together. As the truth of Livy's family legacy unravels, an unsettling parallel between past and present comes to light. With her world spinning out of control, Livy finds herself caught between the rapture of an all-consuming love - and a deadly obsession that could destroy them both. Breathtaking, intense and utterly gripping, this brand new novel is a must-read for all of Jodi's devoted fans as well as readers of Sylvia Day, J. Kenner, and anyone who needs to escape with a love affair that will set your pulse racing. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Edita Brychta. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/orio/000768/bk_orio_000768_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The History of Rome, Volume 1, Books 1 - 5 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1096min
When Livy began his epic The History of Rome, he had no idea of the fame and fortune he would eventually attain. He would go on to become the most widely read writer in the Roman Empire and was eagerly sought out and feted like a modern celebrity. And his fame continued to grow after his death. His bombastic style, his intricate and complex sentence structure, and his flair for powerfully recreating the searing drama of historical incidents made him a favorite of teachers and pupils alike. Along with Virgil and Cicero, Livy formed the Latin triumvirate of essential studies for two thousand years. Hardly anyone who was educated was unaware of at least some of the more famous stories of Roman myth and history as told by Titus Livius. When completed, Livy's magnificent work consisted of 142 books (i.e. long chapters), and covered the period from the mythical founding of Rome through the time of Augustus. Books 1–10 and 21–45 are all that have come down to us in reasonably complete form. Volume 1 consists of books 1–5, which takes us from the founding of Rome in the eighth century BC to its sack by the Gauls in 390 BC. The Audio Connoisseur series will eventually come to six volumes.This version was translated by Roberts. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Charlton Griffin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acon/000129/bk_acon_000129_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Livy's Political Philosophy
Livy's Political Philosophy - Power and Personality in Early Rome: ab 18.49 €- Shop: ebook.de
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