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The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times - 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition: History for the Classical Child

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1 Ratings: 5
Series: 1 of 1
Duration: 9H 44min
Language: English
Format
Category: Children

This brand-new unabridged reading of Susan Wise Bauer’s The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times (25th Anniversary Expanded Edition brings to life the stories and records of the peoples of Ancient Times, covering the major historical events from the beginning of civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire. Read by Katherine de Leiros, it can be enjoyed independently, read along with the text, or used as a supplement to a traditional history curriculum. This new edition features new chapters on China, Korea, and the Silk Road, as well as 10 biographies of fascinating men and women from ancient times.

Release date

Audiobook: 29 October 2025