Ancient Greece 101: Greek History, Myth, and Civilization

By: Christopher M. Bellitto

Narrated by: Christopher M. Bellitto

Join award-winning historian Christopher Bellitto on this gripping journey through centuries of Greek history.

Ancient Greece was one of the most fertile civilizations in history, and its influence on Western philosophy, theology, and civilization is undeniable. Now, you can discover the fascinating legacy of ancient Greece through entertaining and enlightening lectures.

With Prof. Bellitto, you will gain a deeper understanding of what made ancient Greece so unique: its polis and democracy, its great battles and personalities, its soaring artistic and literary achievements. You'll also explore dark corners of this civilization, such as its treatment of women and slaves. You will travel from the walls of Troy to the theatres of Athens, from the Delphic oracle to the Spartans' stand at Thermopylae, from Socrates' trial and Alexander the Great's long journeys to the moment where Rome conquered Greece.

You'll begin by asking where ancient Greece fits on a broad canvas of world history, geography, and chronology viewed from a wide-angle lens. You will move forward in time, stopping often to explore closely important moments, topics, and themes. You will cover the most essential events in ancient Greece as you travel through millennia of history.

Join Prof. Bellitto on this fascinating journey today.

This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide prepared by your professor and course producer.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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great book, fantastic narrator

the readers flow and enthusiasm pours out of every word and will keep your interest the entire time.

Fun and super interesting!

I could listen to this author all day. It is written in a very entertaining way yet it gives such insight and context about what and why things happened in Ancient Greece. I really enjoyed listening to this book while visiting Greece. It was like seeing the ancient sites in VR as I could now imagine what had gone on at these iconic landmarks. Great book! I want more :)

History presented in a clear, story teller fashion

Loved Bellito's voice and the comparisons to events from present day. Made it much easier to put myself in ancient Greece.

Love love loved this

Great summary of ancient Greece in a way that makes you remember it! Very well organized and he makes it fun and interesting.
Definite read for a history lover

CLARITY REVEALED

The speaker was very dynamic and had a good way of tying all the events together.