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  • A.D. 381

    Heretics, Pagans, and the Dawn of the Monotheistic State

    by Charles Freeman ...
    "A chronicle of one significant year in Christian history." — Kirkus ReviewsIn A.D. 381, Theodosius, emperor of the eastern Roman empire, issued a decree in which all his subjects were required to subscribe to a belief in the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This edict defined Christian orthodoxy and brought to an end a lively and wide-ranging debate about the nature of God; all other ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Closing of the Western Mind

    The Rise of Faith and the Fall of Reason

    by Charles Freeman ...
    A radical and powerful reappraisal of the impact of Constantine’s adoption of Christianity on the later Roman world, and on the subsequent development both of Christianity and of Western civilization.When the Emperor Contstantine converted to Christianity in 368 AD, he changed the course of European history in ways that continue to have repercussions to the present day. Adopting those aspects of ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

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    Classic Weird Fiction Collection

    The Insanity of Jones, The Glamour of the Snow, The Festival, and The Rats in the Walls

    by H. P. Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood ...
    Narrated by Saethon Williams, Charles Robert Fox, Alex Freeman ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 14 min

    Step into the eerie and mysterious world of classic weird fiction with this haunting collection of supernatural tales. Featuring The Insanity of Jones and The Glamour of the Snow by Algernon Blackwood alongside H. P. Lovecraft’s chilling stories The Festival and The Rats in the Walls, this volume explores madness, ancient rituals, and the dark forces lurking just beyond human understanding. ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    The Children of Athena

    Greek writers and thinkers in the Age of Rome, 150 BC–AD 400

    by Charles Freeman ...
    Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours 36 min

    A compelling and fascinating portrait of the continuing intellectual tradition of Greek writers and thinkers in the Age of Rome.In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the general Lucius Cornelius Sulla destroyed the city of Socrates and Plato, laying waste to the famous Academy where ... Read more

    $20.87 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Horses of St. Mark's

    A Story of Triumph in Byzantium, Paris, and Venice

    by Charles Freeman ...
    The noted historian explores the mysterious origins and surprising adventures of four iconic bronze statues as they appear and reappear through the ages.In July 1798, a triumphant procession made its way through the streets of Paris. Echoing the parades of Roman emperors many years before, Napoleon Bonaparte was proudly displaying the spoils of his recent military adventures. There were animals ... Read more

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    The Closing of the Western Mind

    The Rise of Faith and the Fall of Reason

    by Charles Freeman ...
    Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

    Unabridged

    16 hours 2 min

    A radical and powerful reappraisal of the impact of Constantine's adoption of Christianity on the later Roman world, and on the subsequent development both of Christianity and of Western civilization.When the Emperor Contstantine converted to Christianity in 368 AD, he changed the course of European history in ways that continue to have repercussions to the present day. Adopting those aspects of ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    Pioneers of Science Fiction Short Stories

    The Magnificent Possession, Youth, The Big Trip Up Yonder, The Last of the Masters, Tony and the Beetles, The Creatures That Time Forgot, The Monster Maker, Zero Hour, and Watchbird

    by Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley ...
    Narrated by Saethon Williams, Alex Freeman, Charles Robert Fox, Steve Bramham ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 37 min

    Journey into the visionary worlds that shaped modern science fiction. *Pioneers of Science Fiction Short Stories* brings together groundbreaking tales from Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, and Robert Sheckley—stories that explore artificial intelligence, distant futures, space travel, and the fragile nature of humanity. This timeless collection captures the imagination, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Children of Athena

    Greek Intellectuals in the Age of Rome: 150 BC-400 AD

    by Charles Freeman ...
    A brilliant, fascinating portrait of the intellectual tradition of Greek writers and thinkers during the Age of Rome.In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the Roman general Lucius Cornelius Sulla destroyed the city of Socrates and Plato, laying waste to the famous Academy where ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • A New History of Early Christianity

    by Charles Freeman ...

    $16.99 USD

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    Philip K. Dick and Ray Bradbury Short Story Collection, The

    30 Science Fiction Short Stories

    by Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury ...
    Narrated by Saethon Williams, Sasha Gorbasew, Rory Young, Alex Freeman, Charles Robert Fox, Stuart Summers ...

    Unabridged

    26 hours 8 min

    Explore two visionary masters of science fiction in The Philip K. Dick and Ray Bradbury Short Story Collection. This classic anthology brings together imaginative tales of strange futures, alien worlds, human fear, wonder, technology, and the mysteries of the mind. Perfect for fans of vintage science fiction, dystopian ideas, speculative adventure, and timeless short stories from two of the genre ... Read more

    $17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Reopening of the Western Mind

    The Resurgence of Intellectual Life from the End of Antiquity to the Dawn of theEnlightenment

    by Charles Freeman ...
    A monumental and exhilarating history of European thought from the end of Antiquity to the beginning of the Enlightenment—500 to 1700 AD—tracing the arc of intellectual history as it evolved, setting the stage for the modern era. With more than 140 illustrations; 90 in full-color.Charles Freeman, lauded historical scholar and author of The Closing of the Western Mind (“A triumph”—The Times [London ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

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    The Reopening of the Western Mind

    The Resurgence of Intellectual Life from the End of Antiquity to the Dawn of the Enlightenment

    by Charles Freeman ...
    Narrated by Mark Bramhall ...

    Unabridged

    27 hours 37 min

    A monumental and exhilarating history of European thought from the end of Antiquity to the beginning of the Enlightenment—500 to 1700 AD—tracing the arc of intellectual history as it evolved, setting the stage for the modern era.Charles Freeman, lauded historical scholar and author of The Closing of the Western Mind (“A triumph”—The Times [London]), explores the rebirth of Western thought in the ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook