The Akkadian Empire
A Captivating Guide to the First Ancient Empire of Mesopotamia and How Sargon the Great of Akkad Conquered the Sumerian City-States (Exploring Mesopotamia)
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Was the first empire really started by an abandoned orphan who rose to greatness?
Was there an empire older and more important than mighty Egypt? There were a few, but the Akkadian Empire, born out of the cradle of civilization, is thought to be the first. And it was a game-changer. Its creation inspired conquerors and other empire-builders throughout history and spawned two world powers. Its epics, legends, and beliefs influence religions and cultures even today—and make for some darn good listening.
Known mostly through clay tablets and stelae, the truth about the Akkadian Empire has intrigued and at times eluded scholars and historians. Victory reliefs made grandiose claims, and propaganda was rampant. Legendary poems countered cautionary tales about arrogance and oppression. We will discuss the men who ruled the empire and the legends that define what we know about them.
Some of the treasures you’ll discover about the Akkadian Empire includes:
- Why the Sumerians were an important part of the empire
- The grand wealth and cruelty that accompanied Queen Puabi to her grave
- How the first empire-builder the world has ever known rose up from mysterious and legendary origins
- What made Sargon so great?
- How an empire made up of city-states wanting independence was constantly on the verge of breaking apart
- The epic adventures of Gilgamesh—how he slew a forest monster and the tragic consequences for earning the wrath of the gods
- How did Naram-sin achieve god-like status?
Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the Akkadians and the first known empire!
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Mythology
- Egyptian Mythology, Gods, Goddesses, and Symbols
- By: Kelly Mass
- Narrated by: Miriam Webster
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story5 out of 5 stars 26
This is an extensive guide to the world of Egyptian mythology. Both cultural background and historical events will help you understand the way the ancient Egyptians lived and the things they believed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It's really an amazing book to listen to.
- By Benjamin Davis on 10-16-22
By: Kelly Mass
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Egyptian Mythology
- Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals
- By: Matt Clayton
- Narrated by: JD Kelly
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4 out of 5 stars 56
This book on Egyptian mythology is part of the best-selling series, Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology. In this ultimate guide on Egyptian mythology, you will discover captivating stories of the gods, goddesses, monsters, and mortals.
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2 out of 5 stars
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No lo vale
- By fer on 02-09-23
By: Matt Clayton
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The Good Kings
- Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World
- By: Kara Cooney
- Narrated by: Kara Cooney
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 79
Written in the tradition of historians like Stacy Schiff and Amanda Foreman who find modern lessons in ancient history, this provocative narrative explores the lives of five remarkable pharaohs who ruled Egypt with absolute power, shining a new light on the country's 3,000-year empire and its meaning today.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Ancient Egypt as Metaphor for the Trump Administration
- By Orlando R. Murgado on 12-09-21
By: Kara Cooney
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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
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Richard Savage, Desmond Manny, Duke Holm, and others
- Length: 21 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 97
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 85
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Story4 out of 5 stars 85
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.
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4 out of 5 stars
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“Divulian”?
- By SBrown on 03-20-19
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Classical Antiquity
- A Captivating Guide to Ancient Greece and Rome and How These Civilizations Influenced Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Richard L. Walton
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 26
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story5 out of 5 stars 25
From about the ninth to fifth centuries BCE, the population of Greece grew unprecedentedly large, expanding from about 800,000 people to as many as 13 million. About a quarter million of these lived in Athens. The average size of urban households during this period grew considerably, a fact that suggests that food was suddenly available in excesses sufficient to keep larger families healthy and alive much more effectively than just a millennium earlier. Bigger families meant bigger armies and larger communities that would eventually grow into the metropolises of Classical Greece.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This book was very helpful
- By Micaela James on 11-21-19
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Mythology
- A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, and Norse Mythology
- By: Matt Clayton
- Narrated by: JD Kelly
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 66
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4 out of 5 stars 61
Discover captivating beliefs of the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Vikings in this book on mythology that contains three manuscripts. The first manuscript in this bundle is the best-seller called Greek Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Where did the time Go?
- By Kenyon Martin on 04-17-18
By: Matt Clayton
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Greek Mythology
- Captivating Stories of the Ancient Olympians and Titans
- By: Ross Tanner
- Narrated by: JD Kelly
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20
This book contains a brief but unconventional look at the Titans and Olympian gods of Greek mythology. Brief, because a thorough treatment of these legendary super beings could take thousands of hours. Unconventional, because digging for truth is far more interesting than reciting old stories which have little relevance to us today. Attempting to reveal some semblance of truth brings the stories to life. It gives them relevance to our modern world. Here, we will look at many of the more fascinating stories.
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5 out of 5 stars
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very good
- By Janet Crawford on 12-02-17
By: Ross Tanner
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Uncovering Greek Mythology: A Beginner's Guide into the World of Greek Gods and Goddesses
- By: Lucas Russo
- Narrated by: Jared Zak
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 274
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 122
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 122
Get to know the Greek gods and goddesses, from the mighty Zeus, to the temperamental Poseidon, the beautiful Aphrodite, and every character from A to Z. Who wouldn’t want to hear about Zeus and his command of lightning, Hades and how he found his bride, the wisdom of Athena, and so many other stories that capture the imagination. These stories can do more than just entertain; they can also inspire and teach us lessons that were penned by the Greeks themselves.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful book!!
- By Laura Preston on 12-07-22
By: Lucas Russo
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The History of the Ancient World
- From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,589
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,887
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,860
This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history. This narrative history employs the methods of "history from beneath" - literature, epic traditions, private letters, and accounts - to connect kings and leaders with the lives of those they ruled.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Historic Achievement
- By Ellen S. Wilds on 04-25-14
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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Persians
- The Age of the Great Kings
- By: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
- Narrated by: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
- Length: 18 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 163
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 146
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 148
The Achaemenid Persian kings ruled over the largest empire of antiquity, stretching from Libya to the steppes of Asia and from Ethiopia to Pakistan. In Persians, historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones tells the epic story of this dynasty and the world it ruled. Drawing on Iranian inscriptions, cuneiform tablets, art, and archaeology, he shows how the Achaemenid Persian Empire was the world’s first superpower—one built, despite its imperial ambition, on cooperation and tolerance. This is the definitive history of the Achaemenid dynasty and its legacies in modern-day Iran.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good History and Historiography
- By David A on 04-19-22
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A Brief History of China
- Dynasty, Revolution and Transformation: From the Middle Kingdom to the People's Republic
- By: Jonathan Clements
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 82
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 65
In his retelling of a Chinese history stretching back 5,000 years, author and China-expert Jonathan Clements focuses on the human stories which led to the powerful transformations in Chinese society - from the unification of China under its first emperor, Qinshi Huangdi, to the Mongol invasion under Genghis Khan and the consolidation of Communist rule under Mao Zedong. Clements even brings listeners through to the present day, outlining China's economic renaissance under Deng Xiaoping and Xi Jinping.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Succinct and detailed overview of a huge topic
- By Stephen Sheafer on 08-19-20
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Mythology
- Egyptian Myths, Goddesses, Gods, and Stories
- By: Ron Carver
- Narrated by: John Griffith
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 79
Become familiar with the myths and their background. Become swallowed up by the sandy Egyptian empire of old. In this book, you’ll learn about things like: the golden lotus; the Greek princess; the stories around the Sphinx; Gods like Osiris, Isis, and Horus, and their role in mythology; what women did in ancient Egyptian culture; how Egyptians handled medicinal needs; mummification and its deeper meaning and rituals; and more.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Interesting stories, terrible narration
- By Renee on 04-23-20
By: Ron Carver
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Egyptian Mythology
- Classic Stories of Egyptian Myths, Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters, the Prince and the Sphinx, Greek Princess
- By: Roberts Parizi
- Narrated by: John Hopkinson
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Would you like to learn how Egyptian’s believe the world was created? Are you interested in learning about Egyptian gods and goddesses and the role they play in the universe? Egyptian mythology is made of stories and beliefs that come from ancient Egypt. It describes the actions of the gods and goddesses as a way to understand the world. The beliefs of these stories played an important role in ancient Egyptian religion. These myths can be frequently seen in Egyptian art and writing, especially in short stories and religious material.
By: Roberts Parizi
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Ancient Post-Flood History
- Historical Documents That Point to Biblical Creation
- By: Ken Johnson ThD
- Narrated by: Jeff Moon
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 109
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 97
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Story5 out of 5 stars 95
This audiobook is a Christian timeline of ancient post-flood history based on Bible chronology, the early church fathers, and ancient Jewish and secular history. This can be used as a companion guide in the study of creation science. This revised edition adds the background history of nine new countries. Learn the true origins of the countries and people of France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Scotland, Greece, Italy, Russia, Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Iran, China, the Arabs, the Kurds, and more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Meticulously Researched True History
- By Grateful Lady on 03-21-20
By: Ken Johnson ThD
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The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World
- By: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Garland
- Length: 24 hrs and 28 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,749
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,851
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,799
Look beyond the abstract dates and figures, kings and queens, and battles and wars that make up so many historical accounts. Over the course of 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Garland covers the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tantalizing time trip
- By Mark on 08-21-13
By: Robert Garland, and others
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The Sacred Band
- Three Hundred Theban Lovers Fighting to Save Greek Freedom
- By: James Romm
- Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
From classicist James Romm comes a thrilling deep dive into the last decades of ancient Greek freedom leading up to Alexander the Great’s destruction of Thebes - and the saga of the greatest military corps of the age, the Theban Sacred Band, a unit composed of 150 pairs of male lovers.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Stop now and don’t buy this book.
- By Robert Pitman on 06-08-21
By: James Romm
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Mythology: Viking Myths and Gods from the North
- By: Coby Evans
- Narrated by: K.M. Logan
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 101
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story5 out of 5 stars 78
Become familiar with the gods and goddesses of ancient Viking mythology, the conquerors who set off on trips across the seas and oceans from the north. In this guide, the main legends, the heroes, the rituals, and their struggles are highlighted as the best-known myths from Scandinavian beliefs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I loved it
- By Anonymous User on 02-06-20
By: Coby Evans
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- Jezra
- 10-13-23
Very fascinating!
I liked the content of this book and really liked the way the narrator read it.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-04-23
Good book. Not so good reading
The book is good. It is informative and interesting. But The reading is excessively dramatic.
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