Andy Capo
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Nero's Killing Machine
- The True Story of Rome's Remarkable 14th Legion
- By: Stephen Dando-Collins
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 173
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 155
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 158
The 14th Gemina Martia Victrix Legion was the most celebrated unit of the early Roman Empire - a force that had been wiped out under Julius Caesar, reformed, and almost wiped out again. After participating in the a.d. 43 invasion of Britain, the 14th Legion achieved its greatest glory when it put down the famous rebellion of the Britons under Boudicca.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Read anything by this author.
- By Norbert S. Matson on 05-20-17
- Nero's Killing Machine
- The True Story of Rome's Remarkable 14th Legion
- By: Stephen Dando-Collins
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
Researches, then blends in his brand of fiction.
Reviewed: 09-28-21
Dando-Collins researches his subject well, prepares to write a great biography, then craps on it by musing about this or that, or pretending about the other. I can understand wanting to theorize about certain gaps in the record, but unlike most I've read, D-C tries to fill those gaps like he was there.
Performance was fine, no complaints.
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The Life of Elizabeth I
- By: Alison Weir
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 23 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,083
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,876
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,863
The New York Times best-selling author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII and The War of the Roses, historian Alison Weir crafts fascinating portraits of England’s infamous House of Tudor line. Here Weir focuses on Elizabeth I, also known as the Virgin Queen, who ascended to the throne at age 25 and never married, yet ruled for 44 years and steered England into its Golden Age.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The Golden Age
- By Jean on 08-03-13
- The Life of Elizabeth I
- By: Alison Weir
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
Alison Weir has never disappointed me.
Reviewed: 08-04-21
If anyone has an interest in Elizabeth I, this is the biography for them.
I have five of Weir's histories and have never tired of reading them, even repeatedly. Always thoroughly researched and entertainingly written, I believe any lover of english history will be delightfully rewarded in any of her books.
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Measure for Measure: The Arkangel Shakespeare
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Simon Russell Beale, Roger Allam, Stella Gonet
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 119
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 97
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 95
Telling his followers he is leaving the city on affairs of state, the Duke of Vienna appoints the puritanical Angelo to govern in his absence. Will Angelo prove as virtuous as he seems once power is in his hands? Roaming the city disguised as a friar, the duke looks on as Angelo's lust for the virtuous Isabella sweeps him into the corruption he has so sternly condemned in others. The duke's manipulation at last produces a happy ending for this dark comedy, with its brilliant exploration of the themes of justice and mercy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Seeking death, find life
- By Darwin8u on 09-07-17
Outstanding!
Reviewed: 07-30-21
I have owned and loved the Arkangel Shakespeare for two decades, some since the 90's. Of all the Shakespeare productions I have seen and heard over the last 36 years, since I developed this addiction, Clive Brill's Arkangel series is my favorite. Mr. Brill's direction and casting are second to none. What better to say, than after 20 years I've never tired of hearing them.
Although, I must say he did make one mistake.
He, for some reason, allowed Joseph Fiennes as Romeo, to whine his way through the whole play. No joke JF completely whines every line to the point of distraction. I wanted Tybalt to kill him just to stop the whining.
That said, the rest of R&J is great, as are all of the Arkangel plays.
If you love The Bard as I do, do yourself a favor and give these a listen. You won't be disappointed.
One more thing, Simon Russell Beale may very well be the best Hamlet in history. I know, I know, all the greats have played it, and no one alive could have heard Burbage, but when you hear SRB as Hamlet you'll be hard pressed to find one better.
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In the Name of Rome
- The Men Who Won the Roman Empire
- By: Adrian Goldsworthy
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 17 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 602
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 541
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 540
Adrian Goldsworthy has received wide acclaim for his exceptional writing on the Roman Empire - including high praise from the acclaimed military historian and author John Keegan - and here he offers a new perspective on the empire by focusing on its greatest generals, including Scipio Africanus, Marius, Pompey, Caesar, and Titus.
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2 out of 5 stars
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This pie was all crust, no filling
- By JLB on 04-11-17
- In the Name of Rome
- The Men Who Won the Roman Empire
- By: Adrian Goldsworthy
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
Mr. Goldsworthy is consistently thorough.
Reviewed: 08-13-20
This is the second title I have listened to by Mr. Goldsworthy, the first being The Fall of Carthage. Both have been enlightening, entertaining, and very professionally done. Great job everybody.
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The Fall of Carthage
- The Punic Wars 265-146BC
- By: Adrian Goldsworthy
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,614
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,391
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,385
The struggle between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of antiquity. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides were far greater than in any wars fought before the modern era, while the eventual outcome had far-reaching consequences for the history of the Western World, namely the ascendancy of Rome. An epic of war and battle, this is also the story of famous generals and leaders: Hannibal, Fabius Maximus, Scipio Africanus, and his grandson Scipio Aemilianus, who would finally bring down the walls of Carthage.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Captivating
- By Jean on 03-25-19
- The Fall of Carthage
- The Punic Wars 265-146BC
- By: Adrian Goldsworthy
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
Well researched, well written.
Reviewed: 05-17-20
Great job, super pleased with the content.
Mr. Goldsworthy's work is always interesting and enjoyable. Mr. Perkins was on point, and perfect for the job.
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1177 B.C.
- The Year Civilization Collapsed
- By: Eric H. Cline
- Narrated by: Andy Caploe
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,407
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,128
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,115
In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaoh’s army and navy managed to defeat them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. After centuries of brilliance, the civilized world of the Bronze Age came to an abrupt and cataclysmic end. Kingdoms fell like dominoes over the course of just a few decades. No more Minoans or Mycenaeans. No more Trojans, Hittites, or Babylonians.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Wanted to Like... And Did!
- By Brett M Miller on 09-12-14
- 1177 B.C.
- The Year Civilization Collapsed
- By: Eric H. Cline
- Narrated by: Andy Caploe
Super informative.
Reviewed: 05-09-20
Enjoyed every minute of it. I would recommend it for anyone intrested in this extraordinary time in our shared history.
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Savage Kingdom
- The True Story of Jamestown, 1607, and the Settlement of America
- By: Benjamin Woolley
- Narrated by: David Drummond
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 140
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 95
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 95
Four centuries ago, and 14 years before the Mayflower, a group of men - led by a one-armed ex-pirate, an epileptic aristocrat, a reprobate cleric, and a government spy - left London aboard a fleet of three ships to start a new life in America. They arrived in Virginia in the spring of 1607 and set about trying to create a settlement on a tiny island in the James River.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Interesting story - poor narration
- By Don George on 08-19-07
- Savage Kingdom
- The True Story of Jamestown, 1607, and the Settlement of America
- By: Benjamin Woolley
- Narrated by: David Drummond
Outstanding!
Reviewed: 05-04-20
Listened to it all at once, could not cut it off.
Great work all 'round.
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The Modern Scholar: Medieval Mysteries
- The History Behind the Myths of the Middle Ages
- By: Professor Thomas F. Madden
- Narrated by: Professor Thomas F. Madden
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 169
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 143
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 143
The Middle Ages is not only a period of Romance, but of legends, tales, and mysteries. In this course, Professor Thomas F. Madden guides listeners through the most famous and enduring narratives of medieval Europe. Beginning with King Arthur, Professor Madden peels back layers of exaggeration and fiction to lay bare the historical basis for the mythical king.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining And Enlightening
- By Hellocat on 06-03-14
- The Modern Scholar: Medieval Mysteries
- The History Behind the Myths of the Middle Ages
- By: Professor Thomas F. Madden
- Narrated by: Professor Thomas F. Madden
Prof. Madden, professional and knowledgeable.
Reviewed: 04-24-20
Every time I have listened to Prof. Madden it has been consistently professional, knowledgeable and also engaging. Even though by his delivery it is obvious that he doesn't know how to be purposefully engaging. Somehow he pulls it off, and comes across in a way that I really like, but can't quite put my finger on the exact reason why.
Also, "Venice: A New History" is great stuff. Definitely the best researched work on Venice, maybe ever. But what do I know.
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Venice
- A New History
- By: Professor Thomas F. Madden
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 16 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 626
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 550
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 544
An extraordinary chronicle of Venice, its people, and its grandeur Thomas Madden’s majestic, sprawling history of Venice is the first full portrait of the city in English in almost thirty years. Using long-buried archival material and a wealth of newly translated documents, Madden weaves a spellbinding story of a place and its people, tracing an arc from the city’s humble origins as a lagoon refuge to its apex as a vast maritime empire and Renaissance epicenter to its rebirth as a modern tourist hub.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Omits slave trade
- By Rocky Stonebreaker on 08-21-16
- Venice
- A New History
- By: Professor Thomas F. Madden
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
Outstanding!
Reviewed: 04-29-19
I lived in northern Italy for a few years back in the nineties. During this time I visited Venice about twice a month, I never got tired of it, and I've missed it ever since. Of all the histories, documentaries, and other assorted literature I have worked through in the last 25 years, this is by far the best and my favorite.
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Tokyo Vice
- An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan
- By: Jake Adelstein
- Narrated by: Jake Adelstein
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,797
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,474
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,477
From the only American journalist ever to have been admitted to the insular Tokyo Metropolitan Police press club: a unique, firsthand, revelatory look at Japanese culture from the underbelly up.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Memoir, crime story and travelogue in one package
- By Steven on 02-07-10
- Tokyo Vice
- An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan
- By: Jake Adelstein
- Narrated by: Jake Adelstein
Ever wondered about Japan's seedy underside ?
Reviewed: 04-24-19
Loved it. I was entertained and saddened, shocked and angered, all while feeling a bit guilty for enjoying what has to have been, at points, no less than a nightmare for the writer and those closest to him.
Arigato, Jake-san.
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