Jacqueline Blatchford
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Greece and Rome: An Integrated History of the Ancient Mediterranean
- By: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Garland
- Length: 18 hrs and 51 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 978
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 872
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 869
Integrated approaches to teaching Greek and Roman history are a rarity in academia. Most scholars are historians of either Greek or Roman history and perform research solely in that specific field, an approach that author and award-winning Professor Robert Garland considers questionable.In these 36 passionate lectures, he provides and impressive and rare opportunity to understand the two dominant cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world in relation to one another-a relationship that has virtually no parallel in world history.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent content with some caveats
- By Mountain K9iner on 08-12-14
Okay, I Guess
Reviewed: 04-02-17
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
I thought it was confusing. I listened while on the treadmill and I found that my mind was wondering. Perhaps there is a sound reason why the integrated approach to these subjects is rare. If you already knew a lot about each culture and the history of the ancient world, and you weren't on a treadmill, then perhaps you would enjoy it more.
Would you ever listen to anything by The Great Courses and Robert Garland again?
Sure, but honestly, even though I listened to all of the lectures (almost 19 hours), I don't feel that I retained a lot from this particular series. I would listen to another lecture by this professor if it were chronological in nature.
How could the performance have been better?
The performance was charming. He reminded me of Alec Guinness in Bridge On The River Kwai. In fact, I found myself whistling the tune from that movie whenever he said things like "ReNAYsance," and "Damned clever chappies, those Greeks."
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Greece and Rome: An Integrated History of the Ancient Mediterranean?
Well, I guess I would have absorbed more if the first half of the lectures dealt with Greece and the second half dealt with Rome. You could still compare and contrast, but later on, after you got your facts straight.
Any additional comments?
I have a biased opinion here, because I am a Christian. I felt that his interpretation of Bible verses showed a lack of basic understanding of Christianity. Not the main point of the lectures at all, but it sort of stuck out to me.
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Murder of a Stacked Librarian
- A Scumble River Mystery, Book 16
- By: Denise Swanson
- Narrated by: Christine Leto
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 413
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 367
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Story4 out of 5 stars 363
There’s no place like Scumble River at Christmastime, and this year, school psychologist Skye Denison has twice as much to celebrate - and to do. In addition to the usual holiday frenzy, Skye’s wedding to police chief Wally Boyd is less than a week away - that is, if the groom isn’t too busy working to attend. The town’s sexy new librarian, Yvonne Osborn, has just been murdered, and the list of suspects is piling up faster than late fees on an overdue book.
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2 out of 5 stars
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"Guns 'n Poses" is the health club.
- By snowana on 09-10-14
- Murder of a Stacked Librarian
- A Scumble River Mystery, Book 16
- By: Denise Swanson
- Narrated by: Christine Leto
Boring
Reviewed: 12-21-14
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
You would enjoy this book if you really, really, like listening to all the little details about planning a wedding. The cake layers,vendor payments, color themes, bridesmaids' dresses, to-do lists, etc. It is all here for you.
What do you think your next listen will be?
Not sure.
How could the performance have been better?
The narrator's groom voice was particularly grating.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
The word "spark" cannot be used in describing my experience with this book.
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