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The Modern Scholar: The Medieval World I: Kingdoms, Empires, and War
- By: Prof. Thomas F. Madden
- Narrated by: Thomas F. Madden
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 250
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 168
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 167
This all-encompassing investigation of a highly influential time period includes the major events of the era and informative discussion of empire, papacy, the Crusades, and the fall of Constantinople. During the course of these lectures, Professor Madden also addresses the rise of Islam, reform movements, and schisms in the church. In so doing, Professor Madden underscores the significance and grand scale of an age that continues to hold an undeniable fascination for people today.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Another good course from a master
- By Chi-Hung on 11-01-09
Prof Madden is fabulous
Reviewed: 02-17-13
What did you like best about this story?
Prof Madden is not at all condescending. This is part 1 of 2 parts- both are excellent and informative and Prof M makes amusing and interesting asides. I've listened to all about 4/5 times.
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The Modern Scholar: Empire of Gold: A History of the Byzantine Empire
- By: Thomas F. Madden
- Narrated by: Thomas F. Madden
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 269
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 165
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 166
In this course, Thomas F. Madden offers a history of the culture that developed out of the ancient Roman Empire throughout the Middle Ages. The story begins at the end of the Roman Empire in the third century AD and continues over the next 1000 years. Professor Madden leads a discussion covering the aftermath and influence of this extraordinary empire. Europeans now saw a world in which nothing stood between them as the last remnant of free Christendom and the ever-growing powers of Islam.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Solid Content, Great Presentation
- By Kristopher on 01-02-09
Excellent
Reviewed: 02-17-13
Would you listen to The Modern Scholar again? Why?
I have downloaded just about all of Prof Madden's downloaded stuff and it is all excellent, amusing, clear, interesting and informative. He is a great lecturer and, as an additional bonus, has a lovely voice.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I've listened to this book about 4 times. Not in one sitting. The fact I've listened over and over again is testimony to how informative and interesting it is- and as a lecturer, Prof Madden is great. Not at all condescending.
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