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4 manuscritos completos en 1 audiolibro: Espartanos, Las Guerras Médicas, La Batalla de las Termópilas y La Guerra del Peloponeso. ¡Obtenga ahora este audiolibro para aprender más sobre los espartanos!

Si usted desea descubrir la fascinante historia de la Guerra del Peloponeso, siga leyendo...La guerra del Peloponeso involucró a todo el mundo griego, desde Siracusa en la isla de Sicilia hasta las costas del oeste de Turquía. Devastó a la población griega, causó grandes penurias, y condujo a la eventual caída del Imperio ateniense y el surgimiento del Imperio espartano.

Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of forging vast empires and attaining eternal glory in battle, but of all the conquerors who took steps toward such dreams, none were ever as successful as antiquity’s first great conqueror. Leaders of the 20th century hoped to rival Napoleon’s accomplishments, while Napoleon aimed to emulate the accomplishments of Julius Caesar. But Caesar himself found inspiration in Alexander the Great (356 - 323 BCE), the Macedonian king who managed to stretch an empire from Greece to the Himalayas in Asia by the age of 30.

The Pan-Hellenic Games is the collective term for the four major sports festivals held in ancient Greece. These include the Olympic Games, held in honor of Zeus at Olympia every four years; the Pythian Games in honor of Apollo, held at Delphi every four years; the Nemean Games, held to celebrate Zeus and Heracles at Nemea near Corinth every two years; and the Isthmian Games, honoring Poseidon at Isthmia every two years. The main events at all of the games were chariot racing, wrestling, boxing, the pankration, the stadion, various other foot races, and the pentathlon.

Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of forging vast empires and attaining eternal glory in battle, but of all the conquerors who took steps toward such dreams, none were ever as successful as antiquity’s first great conqueror. Leaders of the 20th century hoped to rival Napoleon’s accomplishments, while Napoleon aimed to emulate the accomplishments of Julius Caesar. But Caesar himself found inspiration in Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE), the Macedonian king who managed to stretch an empire from Greece to the Himalayas in Asia by the age of 30.

This collection of legendary stories and heroes contains mythological creatures, monsters, and gods. It has all the details of Perseus, Ion, Heracles, Achilles, and other brave figures who faced seductions, treason, danger, and mortal threats. Wars and battles have been laid out in this extensive guide.

Un audiolibro apasionante que relata el devenir de los creadores y las criaturas fantásticas que acompañaron a los hombres desde el principio de los tiempos: esfinges, ninfas, ángeles y demonios, son protagonistas de una obra que no da respiro y te obligará a escuchar sin cesar.

Les héros étaient, selon les idées des païens, des hommes nés soit d'un mortel et d'une déesse, soit d'un dieu et d'une mortelle ; par cette raison, on les appelait aussi demi-dieux. Doués, la plupart, d'une force extraordinaire et d'un grand courage, ils parcouraient la terre et principalement la Grèce.

Are you trying to better understand Stoic philosophy but having a hard time analyzing the texts of the ancients? Have you ever thought about why you haven’t been able to achieve your personal goals? If you answered "Yes" to any of those questions, then Stoicism is the right guide for you. In this audiobook, you will learn about the art of Stoicism and how it can help you achieve your goals in life.

Esta prominencia cultural mostró su inmenso potencial durante estas guerras, ya que las guerras médicas fueron documentadas por Heródoto, quien a menudo se dice que es el padre de la historia moderna. Sus eventos cuidadosamente detallados inspiraron a personas como Tucídides a escribir su propia historia de la guerra del Peloponeso.

At one point in antiquity, the Achaemenid Persian Empire was the largest empire the world had ever seen, but aside from its role in the Greco-Persian Wars and its collapse at the hands of Alexander the Great, it has been mostly overlooked. When it has been studied, the historical sources have mostly been Greek, the very people the Persians sought to conquer.

In 323 BCE, Alexander the Great was on top of the world; on June 11, 323 B.C., Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, Hegemon of the League of Corinth, King of Kings, died. The Diadochi: The History of Alexander the Great’s Successors and the Wars That Divided His Empire chronicles how Alexander’s legendary conquests shaped the next several centuries, and how the successor generals carved out various empires. You will learn about the Diadochi like never before.

La batalla de las Termópilas es una de las batallas más famosas de la historia humana. Representa dos de las culturas más prominentes del mundo antiguo, el Imperio persa liderado por los aqueménidas y los griegos fragmentados, pero con un gran progreso cultural. También incluyó a algunos de los líderes más famosos de la historia, como el rey persa Jerjes y el rey y general espartano Leónidas.

Sin embargo, quizás el logro más significativo en toda la historia espartana fue la derrota de los atenienses en la Guerra del Peloponeso. Este conflicto, que duró aproximadamente 30 años, enfrentó a las dos ciudades-estado griegas más grandes de la época, Atenas y Esparta, y el resultado, la victoria espartana, ayudó a remodelar todo el mundo antiguo. Este fue el comienzo de un período de hegemonía espartana que fue radicalmente diferente de cuando los atenienses se establecieron en la cima del mundo griego.

The only audiobook you’ll ever need about Greek mythology! This elaborate audiobook gives you all the insights you will ever need to know. All the basics are in here and more. You will learn about the Greeks’ and Romans’ belief in the creation of the world and theories about the creation of mankind. You’ll get an extensive description of various gods and goddesses. Hardly anything or anyone is left out here. Everything will become clear, from Zeus’ extreme power to Aphrodite’s love and lust inclinations.

In today’s modern world, every political regime, even the most authoritarian or repressive, describes itself as democracy or a democratic people’s republic. The concept of rule by the people and on behalf of the people has come to be accepted as the norm. Very few would overtly espouse the cause of dictatorship, absolute monarchy, or oligarchy as the most desirable political system upon which to base the government of any country.

Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of forging vast empires and attaining eternal glory in battle, but of all the conquerors who took steps toward such dreams, none were ever as successful as antiquity’s first great conqueror. Leaders of the 20th century hoped to rival Napoleon’s accomplishments, while Napoleon aimed to emulate the accomplishments of Julius Caesar. But Caesar himself found inspiration in Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE), the Macedonian king who managed to stretch an empire from Greece to the Himalayas in Asia by the age of 30.

This is the ultimate guide to all the Greek (and Roman) heroes, gods and goddesses! You’ll learn about all the best-known ones, like Zeus, Aphrodite, and Heracles, but also about the lesser-known ones, like Hephaestus, Cadmus, and Ion. All the most important stories and backgrounds are in here: The complicated relationships, the drama, the vengeance, the quests, and lots, lots more! Get ready for a treat!

At one point in antiquity, the Achaemenid Persian Empire was the largest empire the world had ever seen, but aside from its role in the Greco-Persian Wars and its collapse at the hands of Alexander the Great, it has been mostly overlooked. The Battle of Gaugamela: The History of Alexander the Great’s Decisive Victory and the Destruction of the Achaemenid Persian Empire looks at one of antiquity’s most important conflicts, and the profound ramifications of Alexander’s campaign; you will learn about the battle like never before.

Lying in the middle of a plain in modern day Iran is a forgotten ancient city: Persepolis. Built 2,500 years ago, it was known in its day as the richest city under the sun. Persepolis was the capital of Achaemenid Persian Empire, the largest empire the world had ever seen, but after its destruction, it was largely forgotten for nearly 2,000 years, and the lives and achievements of those who built it were almost entirely erased from history.