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Duration
18H 33min
Language
English
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History

For years, The Great Courses has taken you on stirring explorations of our ancient roots. The Joy of Ancient History is an insightful collection of 36 lectures curated from our most popular ancient history courses. Guided by our highly rated professors, hopscotch around the world to experience the fascinating variety that ancient history offers: from great heroes and epic battles to lost civilizations and beyond.

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781682763896

Release date

Audiobook: 13 September 2023

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