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+1 for 1776 - David McCullough voice and style are a joy to listen to.
One Summer: America 1927 - Bill Bryson - also read by the author - excellent story about the momentous year when Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic, NY Yankees and Babe Ruth were at their finest and much more besides.
Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory- Ben McIntyre - well read and intriguing.
Welcome back BTW - great to have you back on air! :)
Commented Oct 2, 2013 on Audible Recs at Revolutions
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Thanks Mike for a great podcast series. Superb quality, enjoyable narration. I agree with the CD idea too. All the best for the future to you and your family.
Commented May 6, 2012 on 179- The End at The History of Rome
179- The End
The history of The History of Rome...Why the Western Empire Fell when it did...Some thoughts on the future...Thank you, goodnight. 179- The End
Hi Mike, sorry to hear about the op, here's to a speedy recovery. Take it easy. Rome can wait.
Commented Nov 8, 2011 on Well that was unexpected... at The History of Rome
Well that was unexpected...
So the History of Rome went to the ER on Friday complaining of abdominal pain and we wound up having our appendix removed about six hours later*. I'm doing fine and am resting comfortably, but unfortunately that means this week's episode has been cancelled. Shouldn't have any trouble getting bac...
10 bonus cool points for the Indiana Jones reference! :)
Commented Oct 31, 2011 on 157- Only the Penitent Man Shall Pass at The History of Rome
157- Only the Penitent Man Shall Pass
After defeating the usurper Maximus in 388 AD, Theodosius found himself facing an even greater opponent in Ambrose of Milan. 157- Only the Pentitent Man Shall Pass
+1 for the Indiana Jones reference...if only they had listened...
Commented Oct 17, 2011 on 155- The New Bishop of Milan at The History of Rome
155- The New Bishop of Milan
In 383 the General Magnus Maximus rose up in revolt against Gratian. The power sharing agreement that followed Maximus's victory would be negotiated in part by St. Ambrose, the influencial new Bishop of Milan. Update: The first Sack of Rome was in 410 not 406. Brain fart corrected. 155- The New...
Ah, the earthquake, storm and tidal wave generating Huns :). Talking about the Huns, I recommend Barbara Tuchman's Guns of August as read by Nadia May - excellent narration. There is another version also available on Audible but I have not heard it.
If I can make a second recommendation: 1776 by David McCullough (narrated by the author).
Not quite Ancient History in either case but still history.
Welcome back Mike. :)
Commented Sep 26, 2011 on 152- The Storm Before the Storm at The History of Rome
152- The Storm Before the Storm
In 375 the Huns exploded into Gothic territory, sending refugees fleeing for the saftey of the Roman Empire. 152- The Storm Before the Storm
@John Cox - thanks for the recommendation. For others, this is a sample of Chelmsford 123 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zYVoZw3oHU
Commented Sep 9, 2011 on 149- The Great Conspiracy at The History of Rome
149- The Great Conspiracy
In the winter of 367, Britannia was hit from all sides by a coordinated barbarian invasion. It would be more than a year before the Romans were able to reassert control over the island. 149- The Great Conspiracy
@Scott Scheule - coup de gras - blow of fat - love it - maybe those Olive Garden coupons would have been worth it after all!
Great podcast as always Mike! I
Commented Sep 9, 2011 on 148- The Cousin's Cousin at The History of Rome
148- The Cousin's Cousin
Shortly after Valentinian and Valens ascended to the throne, one of Julian the Apostate's maternal cousins seized control of Constantinople. 148- The Cousin's Cousin
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