David Patton has narrated 9 audiobooks on Listento.it by 1 author, with an average listener rating of 3.5★ across 7 ratings. The most-rated is Mesopotamia: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Mesopotamian History and Civilizations, Including the Sumerians and Sumerian Mythology, Gilgamesh, Ur, Assyrians, Babylon, Hammurabi and the Persian Empire.
Ancient Civilizations: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Canaanites, Hittites and Ancient Israel and Their Role in Biblical History
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the ancient Canaanites, Hittites, and ancient Israelites, then pay attention.... Three captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: The Ancient Canaanites: A Captivating Guide to the Canaanite Civilization That Dominated the Land of Canaan Before the Ancient Israelites Hittites: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Anatolian People Who Established the Hittite Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Israel: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Israelites, Starting from Their Entry into Canaan Until the Jewish Rebellions Against the Romans The Hittites, Canaanites, and Israelites were three ancient civilizations entwined with one another. In this new captivating history audiobook, you will discover the truth about these startling ancient civilizations. Part one of this audiobook includes: Revolutionary findings provided by modern archaeological detective techniques A simple explanation of what Canaan is and where it's located Fascinating discoveries of Canaanites artifacts Religion and beliefs And much, much more! In part two of this audiobook, you will discover: The origin of the Hittites in the Bronze Age The formation of the Old Kingdom, 1700-1500 BC The New Kingdom, 1400-1200 BC The downfall of the Hittites The Syro-Hittite or Neo-Hittite kingdoms Art, symbolism, and the Hittites' role in the Bible Legal and daily life of the Hittites Military structure And much, much more! Part three is covering ancient Israel, and in it, you will discover topics such as: Culture and society through the years And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about these three ancient civilizations, listen to this audiobook now!
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Mesopotamia: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Mesopotamian History and Civilizations, Including the Sumerians and Sumerian Mythology, Gilgamesh, Ur, Assyrians, Babylon, Hammurabi and the Persian Empire
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If you want to discover the remarkable history of Mesopotamia, then pay attention... Seven captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: Sumerians: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Sumerian History, Sumerian Mythology and the Mesopotamian Empire of the Sumer Civilization Gilgamesh: A Captivating Guide to Gilgamesh the King and the Epic of Gilgamesh Ur: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Important Sumerian City-States in Ancient Mesopotamia Assyrian History: A Captivating Guide to the Assyrians and Their Powerful Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia Babylon: A Captivating Guide to the Kingdom in Ancient Mesopotamia, Starting from the Akkadian Empire to the Battle of Opis Against Persia, Including Babylonian Mythology and the Legacy of Babylonia Hammurabi: A Captivating Guide to the Sixth King of the First Babylonian Dynasty, Including the Code of Hammurabi The Persian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the History of Persia, Starting from the Ancient Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanian Empires to the Safavid, Afsharid, and Qajar Dynasties Taken together, the civilizations of Sumer, Assyria, and Persia have helped form the modern makeup of Mesopotamia, western Asia, and the world. However, to really understand why things are the way they are, it’s important to break up this historical timeline and spend some time learning about each society. Only by doing this will you be able to fully appreciate the powerful impact these ancient peoples had on our modern world. So if you want to learn more about Mesopotamia, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button! PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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History of Scotland: A Captivating Guide to Scottish History, the Wars of Scottish Independence and William Wallace
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Three captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: Scottish History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Scotland Wars of Scottish Independence: A Captivating Guide to the Battles Between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England, Including the Impact Made by King Robert the Bruce William Wallace: A Captivating Guide to a Freedom Fighter and Martyr Who Impacted Scottish History and Scotland’s Independence from England In part one of this audiobook, you will discover topics such as Medieval strife The emergence of the Scottish Nation-State The Golden Age The Wars of Independence The Black Death Mary, Queen of Scots: “The Daughter of Debate” The King of Great Britain The union and the Scottish Enlightenment The Industrial Revolution Scottish feminism The Loch Ness Monster And much, much more In part two of this audiobook, you will discover: Good fences; Good neighbors Crisis Defiance The martyr Power struggles Inner strife The Battle of Bannockburn A worthy King The Son of the Bruce & the Second War for Independence And much, much more Some of the topics covered in part three of this audiobook include: Mysterious origins Coming of age in crisis Defiance and compliance The prophecy Uprising Love in a time of war The Battle of Stirling Bridge Invading England The Guardian of Scotland Defeat at Falkirk An outlaw once more The execution And much more So if you want to learn more about the history of Scotland, buy this audiobook now!
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Scottish History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Scotland
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Did you know that the Scots never won a battle when they were favorites? A sense of poetic irony registers when one learns that Scotland has never won a major military battle when the odds were in their favor. In 1513, the largest Scottish army to ever invade England was defeated by a significantly smaller English army at Flodden Field. In only two hours, the Scots lost 10,000 men. History repeated itself in 1542, when a Scottish army of 15,000 men was defeated by only 3,000 English soldiers. Despite their much smaller numbers, the English managed to take 1,200 Scottish men as prisoners. This humiliating defeat eventually contributed to the demise of King James V. This captivating history audiobook takes you on a remarkable journey from the earliest extensive historical record of Scotland through the long struggle toward nationhood, all the way to postwar Scotland. In Scottish History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Scotland, you will discover topics such as Medieval strife The emergence of the Scottish nation-state The Golden Age The wars of independence The Black Death Mary, Queen of Scots: “The Daughter of Debate” The king of Great Britain The union and the Scottish Enlightenment The Industrial Revolution Scottish feminism The Loch Ness Monster And much, much more So listen to this audiobook now if you want to discover more about the startling history of Scotland!
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Iranian History
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Iran, then keep reading.... Five captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: Achaemenid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the First Persian Empire Founded by Cyrus the Great, and How This Empire of Ancient Persia Fought Against the Ancient Greeks in the Greco-Persian Wars Parthian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Enemy of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire Sasanian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Neo-Persian Empire that Ruled Before the Arab Conquest of Persia and the Rise of Islam The Safavid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Persian Empire That Fought Against the Ottomans in the Ottoman-Safavid War The Afsharid and Qajar Dynasty: A Captivating Guide to Two Iranian Dynasties Who Ruled Persia from 1736 to 1925 In part one of this audiobook, you will: Learn about the roles and obligations of the people, who and how they worshiped, including their beliefs And much, much more... In part two of this audiobook, you will: Learn about the origins of the Parthian empire Be able to visualize the powerful military tactics that the Parthians used - tactics that gradually became the standard method of warfare in the Roman empire as well And much, much more... Some of the topics covered in part three of this audiobook include: The Rise of the Sasanian Empire The First Sasanian Decline And much, much more... Some of the topics covered in part four of this audiobook include: Religious Beginnings: Ismail I Fall: Sultan Husayn And much, much more... Some of the topics covered in part five of this audiobook include: Geography and Ancient History of Persia And much, much more... So if you want to learn more about the history of Iran, listen to this audiobook!
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Mesoamerican History: A Captivating Guide to Four Ancient Civilizations That Existed in Mexico
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Mesoamerica, then pay attention.... Four captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: Olmecs: A Captivating Guide to the Earliest Known Major Ancient Civilization in Mexico Zapotec Civilization: A Captivating Guide to the Pre-Columbian Cloud People Who Dominated the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica Maya History: A Captivating Guide to the Maya Civilization, Culture, Mythology, and the Maya Peoples’ Impact on Mesoamerican History Aztec History: A Captivating Guide to the Aztec Empire, Mythology, and Civilization Part one of this audiobook includes: Revolutionary findings provided by modern archaeological detective techniques The truth of why the Olmecs were so rich and the powerful components to their success What there is to know about the Olmec military Amazing insights into everyday life of the Olmecs Remarkable innovations of the Olmecs And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part two of this audiobook include: The cloud people and their domain The arts, athletics, and technology The war against the Aztecs The conquistadors’ arrival The fall of an empire And a great deal more on which you don't want to miss out! Part three of this audiobook includes: Revolutionary findings provided by modern archaeological detective techniques A simple explanation of the Maya civilization and its location And much, much more! In part four of this audiobook, you will discover topics such as: Where did the Aztecs live? Agriculture and diet Religion Shocking discoveries of human sacrifice And much, much more! Get this audiobook now to learn more about Mesoamerican history!
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George Washington: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Served as the First President of the United States of America
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Explore the captivating life of George Washington. One day at Mount Vernon, a young boy climbed into a window, fell, and hurt himself. George Washington, who had advanced rheumatism then, called for his servant to help. When the boy recovered, Washington asked why the boy had come in. The servant told him the boy wanted to get a look at the president. Washington then asked to see the boy. “You wanted to see the president, did you? Well, I am George Washington.” “No!” retorted the boy, “You are only just a man. I want to see the President!” This is the history of George Washington who was a president, a general, and a Founding Father of a new nation. But, most of all, it is the story of George Washington the man. Many of the anecdotes related are true stories told by the people who were his own family and friends. This captivating history audiobook covers topics such as: She was horrified From tranquility to turmoil Two if by sea One shot starts the revolution Canada to New Jersey A year of hardship Victory George Washington, the first president The new capital Washington reelected Peace at last The last days of a noble man And much more So if you want to learn more about the remarkable life of George Washington, listen to this audiobook now!
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Parthian Empire
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Explore the most enduring empire of the ancient Near East. Few nations were able to not only parry but also defeat the mighty Roman Empire, rivaling it in almost all segments. One of those was the Parthian empire, cultural and traditional successor of the more famous Achaemenid Persian empire that was brought down by the Alexander the Great. Indeed, the Parthians are recognized as one of the toughest enemies the Romans ever fought, and rightfully so. Parthian soldiers put the Roman legions to the test, making them prove their worth. Yet by looking at the Parthian empire solely as the "great enemies of Rome", it is easy to overlook other important parts of Parthian history. Simply by changing our perspective, we are able to see that the Parthians were not only warriors but also artists, builders, and traders; they did much more than just challenge the might of the Roman steel. By listening to Parthian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Enemy of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, you will: Learn about the origins of the Parthian empire Discover the rise of the Parthian empire Gain startling knowledge about the Roman-Parthian Wars Be able to visualize the powerful military tactics that the Parthians used - tactics that gradually became the standard method of warfare in the Roman empire, as well Explore the remarkable art and culture of the Parthians Go on a discovery to get a sense of the life in the Parthian empire And much, much more! So if you want to learn about the Parthian Empire without having to go through boring textbooks, listen to this audiobook now!
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Founding Fathers
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Explore the captivating lives of the Founding Fathers. Eight captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: Benjamin Franklin: A Captivating Guide to an American Polymath and a Founding Father of the United States of America George Washington: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Served as the First President of the United States of America John Adams: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Served as the Second President of the United States of America Thomas Jefferson: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Was the Principal Author of the Declaration of Independence and the Third President of the United States John Jay: A Captivating Guide to an American Statesman, Patriot, Diplomat, Governor of New York, the First Chief Justice, and One of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America James Madison: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Served as the Fourth President of the United States of America Alexander Hamilton: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Wrote the Majority of The Federalist Papers James Monroe: A Captivating Guide to the Founding Father Who Served as the Fifth President of the United States So if you want to learn more about the life of Founding Fathers, get this audiobook now!
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