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Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) was an English historian and Member of Parliament known for his monumental series The Decline and Fall of The Roman Empire, which chronicled the dissipation of the Roman dynasties in a lofty, majestic style unique to its author. Memoirs of My Life, published posthumously in 1796, wholly unveils the character of the world's greatest historian in full candor and openness. We follow him from birth, through to his education at Oxford, to his time in Switzerland where he met Voltaire and fell in love with a Swiss girl. We accompany him on his travels through France and Lausanne, leading on to his eventual arrival in Rome, where he conceived of his epic Decline and Fall. Gibbon's Memoirs is a portrait of a rich and productive life and offers a compelling insight into a towering figure; it is essential listening for anyone interested in great literature.
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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire has always maintained its initial appeal to both the general public and scholars of subsequent ages. The sheer scale of the subject is daunting, encompassing a millennium and a half of history, covering not merely the Western Roman Empire from the days of the early emperors to its extinction in A.D. 476, but also the Eastern (Byzantine) Empire, which lasted for another thousand years until it was vanquished by the Turks in 1453. But Gibbon's style, part historical scholar, part sensational story-teller, part historical fact and part literature, is enticing, and the sheer honesty of the man, who, writing in the age of reason, endeavours to be scrupulously impartial in his presentation, endears him to the reader. It is meticulously planned, and charts the fall and rise of Western mankind from the dust of the Empire into the modern nations of Europe. The work consists of 71 chapters, 2,136 paragraphs, some one million and a half words, and close to 8,000 footnotes: a magnum opus indeed by anyone's standards.
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Découvrir conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks the decline and vendu 36.9 € , ce produit est placé dans la catégorie Musik, fabriqué par Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
In Volume VI (Chapters LVII - LXXI), Gibbon ends his masterful history by charting the rise of the Turkish nation and the birth of the Ottoman Empire, which becomes an unstoppable force as it eventually captures the remains of the Eastern Empire. Weakened under the continuing schism of the Greek and Latin Christians, the strategically important site of Constantinople becomes an easy target for Sultan Mohammed II much to the consternation and apathy of the West.
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Découvrir informations, conseils et prix pour naxos audiobooks the decline and vendu 36.9 € , est placé dans la catégorie Musik; ce produit est fabriqué par Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire has always maintained its initial appeal to both the general public and scholars alike. Its sheer scale is daunting, encompassing over a millennium of history, covering not merely the Western Empire from the days of the early emperors to its extinction in AD 476, but also the Eastern Empire, which lasted for another thousand years until the Turks vanquished it in 1453. But Gibbon's style, part historical fact and part literature, is enticing, and the sheer honesty of the man, who endeavors to be scrupulously impartial in his presentation, endears him to the listener. In this recording, David Timson incorporates the most salient of Gibbon's footnotes. In Volume V (Chapters XLVII-LVI), Gibbon further explores the influence of Christianity on the fall of the Roman Empire. He looks at the growth of the worship of Christian images and the resulting persecution by Leo III, emperor of the East. The conflict is intensified as a split develops between the Eastern and Western churches, a weakness that encourages attacks from Lombardy. Gibbon then moves to the foundation of the Moslem religion and the attempts of the Arabs to besiege Constantinople.
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Trouver conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks the decline and il est vendu 40.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Musik; ce produit appartient à Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire has always maintained its initial appeal to both the general public and scholars alike. Its sheer scale is daunting, encompassing over a millennium of history, covering not merely the Western Empire from the days of the early emperors to its extinction in AD 476, but also the Eastern Empire, which lasted for another thousand years until the Turks vanquished it in 1453. But Gibbon's style, part historical fact and part literature, is enticing, and the sheer honesty of the man, who endeavours to be scrupulously impartial in his presentation, endears him to the reader. In this recording, David Timson incorporates the most salient of Gibbon's footnotes. In Volume II (Chapters XVI-XXVI), Gibbon continues his powerful history of the Empire, shining the spotlight on some of the best-known figures and their impact on the growing influence of Christianity, including Nero and, three centuries later, Constantine, whose establishment of Constantinople resulted in the division of the Empire into East and West. Gibbon also presents a sympathetic portrait of Julian, whose wisdom, courage and clarity bore the hallmarks of the great emperor that Rome needed.
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Découvrir conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks the mill on vendu 20.9 € , ce produit est placé dans la catégorie Software, fabriqué par Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
From the author of "Middlemarch" and "Silas Marner", a story of frustrated intelligence and longing, featuring the intelligent Maggie, who yearns to be loved, and her brother Tom, who is forced to study. When Maggie is cast out by Tom, she is ostracized by society, and must face the consequences of renunciation.
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Treasure Island must be the most enthralling adventure book ever written for children. As we listen to the voice of Jim Hawkins telling his extraordinary tale, and later that of his companion Dr Livesey, we are plunged into a world of pirates, buried treasure, mutiny and deceit. We meet Billy Bones, Blind Pew, Black Dog and, of course, the charming buccaneer Long John Silver. The action and adventure never falter, and the spell of this enduring story is sustained until the very last word.
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Découvrir conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks anne of green vendu 14.9 € , ce produit est placé dans la catégorie Musik, fabriqué par Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Eleven-year-old orphan Anne Shirley has red hair, a vivid imagination and cannot stop talking. Quite a shock for old Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert who wanted a boy to help them on the farm... Anne is soon the talk of the town with her funny ways and endless adventures, but it is not long before she has won the hearts of everyone. This classic story is set in Canada at the beginning of the 20th century and is one of the most enduring favourites of children's literature.
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Trouver conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks the diary of il est vendu 23.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Filme, TV-Serie; ce produit appartient à Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The Diary of Samuel Pepys is perhaps the most well-known collection of reminiscences. He maintained it, in secrecy, from 1660, the year of the Restoration, until 1669, when fear of blindness prevented his daily labours. Though it covers less than a decade, it offers a lively and detailed insight into a period and a personality - for he noted events in both public and private life. Famous passages include descriptions of The Plague and The Great Fire of London. In this presentation key sections are set in historical context.
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Trouver informations, conseils et prix pour naxos audiobooks kidnapped il est vendu 14.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Musik, ce produit est fabriqué par Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
When the naive David Balfour sets out on his quest for a long-lost relative, a terrifying chain of events is set in motion. He is plunged into a world of infamy and violence from which there seems no escape, until, that is, he meets the enigmatic and valiant Highlander, Alan Breck.
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Trouver conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks the prince unabridged il est vendu 15.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Musik; ce produit appartient à Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The Prince (1532) is a treatise that systematically charts the best strategies for successful governing. It unapologetically places realism above idealism, showing would-be kings how to get what they want while appearing to be generous and honourable, and advocates that the means—cruelty; duplicity and terror—justify the ends of secure monarchical rule. But it can also be read as the work of a secret republican subtly undermining the despotism of the ruling Medici family. Hugely influential for nearly five centuries, and the reason the word 'Machiavellian’ has its place in English, The Prince retains its status as the archetypal political primer.
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Trouver conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks silas marner il est vendu 14.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Musik; ce produit appartient à Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Here is a tale straight from the fireside. We are compelled to follow the humble and mysterious figure of the linen weaver Silas Marner, on his journey from solitude and exile to the warmth and joy of family life. His path is a strange one; when he loses his hoard of hard-earned coins all seems to be lost, but in place of the golden guineas come the golden curls of a child - and from desolate misery comes triumphant joy.
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Découvrir conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks the snow queen vendu 11.9 € , ce produit est placé dans la catégorie Musik, fabriqué par Naxos AudioBooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The Snow Queen is one of Andersen's most affecting stories. Little Kay is enticed away from his home by the Snow Queen who traps him in her palace in the cold far north. His loyal friend Gerda goes on a long and dangerous journey, overcoming many obstacles to rescue him. Presented alongside this classic children's story are four other entertaining and moving tales from the imagination of Hans Christian: The Leap-Frog, The Old House, The Snowman and The Daisy.
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Découvrir informations, conseils et prix pour naxos audiobooks the hunchback of vendu 46.9 € , est placé dans la catégorie Filme, TV-Serie; ce produit est fabriqué par Naxos AudioBooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
In the grotesque bell-ringer Quasimodo, Victor Hugo created one of the most vivid characters in classic fiction. Quasimodo's doomed love for the beautiful gipsy girl Esmeralda is an example of the traditional love theme of beauty and the beast. Yet, set against the massive background of Notre Dame de Paris and interwoven with the sacred and secular life of medieval France, it takes on a larger perspective. The characters come to life; the poet Gringoire, the tormented priest Claude Frollo, the fun-loving captain Phoebus and above all Quasimodo and Esmeralda themselves. It is a tale peppered with humor but fuelled by the anguish which unfolds beneath the bells of the great cathedral of Paris.
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Trouver conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks andersen s fairy il est vendu 14.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Musik; ce produit appartient à Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The world of Hans Christian Andersen is seen through the eyes of children. There is the every-day wonder of an ugly duckling being transformed into a swan; the puffed-up Emperor being fooled by his own importance; the tender tragedy of a little match girl; the upright honesty of John rewarded by his traveling companion. By bringing true feelings to these stories, Andersen's tales have become part of universal folklore.
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Découvrir informations, conseils et prix pour naxos audiobooks oroonoko unabridged vendu 11.9 € , est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit est fabriqué par Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
A vivid love story and adventure tale,Oroonokois a heroic slave narrative about a royal prince and his fight for freedom. The eponymous hero, Oroonoko, deemed royalty in one world and slave in another, is torn from his noble status and betrayed into slavery in Surinam, where he is reduced to chains, fetters and shackles. But his high spirit and admirable character will not be suppressed… The book was groundbreaking at the time and is considered to be one of thefirst novels written in English (by one of the first English women to earn her living by writing). Its condemnation of slavery and Europeans, and striking portrayal of sexuality and violence, shrouded Behn's name in controversy for years after it was published.
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Trouver conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks a hero of il est vendu 28.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit appartient à Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Grigori Aleksandrovich Pechorin is an enigma: arrogant, cocky, melancholic, brave, cynic, romantic, loner, socialite, soldier, free soul, and yet, victim of the world, he eludes definition and remains a mystery to those who know him. Just who is he? And what does he hope to achieve? Evolving from first person to third person, and then into a diary, A Hero of Our Time takes on a variety of forms to interrogate Pechorin's cryptic character and his unusual philosophy, providing breathtaking descriptions of the Caucasus along the way. The novel has been hailed as an influence on such writers as Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy and Chekhov, and is a striking take on Lord Byron's 'superfluous man'; it harks back to the teaching of Machiavelli, while anticipating the future work of Nietzsche.
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Découvrir informations, conseils et prix pour naxos audiobooks the last chronicle vendu 40.9 € , est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit est fabriqué par Naxos AudioBooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
In The Last Chronicle of Barset, Trollope concludes his saga of ecclesiastical life. At the heart of the novel is the plight of Josiah Crawley, a proud, impoverished clergyman who faces difficult legal circumstances. Caught amidst poverty, Josiah appears to have stolen a cheque and is forced to stand trial—despite the fact that he cannot remember the cheque's origins. To make matters worse, his daughter Grace desperately seeks the approval of Archdeacon Grantly, whose son she intends to marry. The Last Chronicle of Barset is a joyful end to Trollope's series of Barsetshire novels. Here Trollope skilfully weaves together plot threads and characters from earlier novels in the series and provides a fond farewell tour of his cherished diocese.
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Trouver conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks the aeneid unabridged il est vendu 30.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit appartient à Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The masterpiece of Rome's greatest poet, Virgil's Aeneid has inspired generations of readers and holds a central place in Western literature. The epic tells the story of a group of refugees from the ruined city of Troy, whose attempts to reach a promised land in the West are continually frustrated by the hostile goddess Juno. Finally reaching Italy, their leader Aeneas is forced to fight a bitter war against the natives to establish the foundations from which Rome is destined to rise. This magnificent poem, in the modern translation by Cecil Day-Lewis, is superbly read by David Collins.
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Trouver conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur naxos audiobooks tom brown s il est vendu 24.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit appartient à Naxos Audiobooks et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Tom Brown's Schooldays is the story of an energetic, good-hearted boy and his adventures at public school. Based on the author's own childhood, the novel presents us with a snapshot of life at a Victorian public school as we follow Tom's development from a boy to a young man. Tom must fend off his arch-enemy, the bully Flashman, and take a younger boy under his wing—experiences through which he learns loyalty, courage and brotherhood.
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