Length6h 21m
About this audiobook
Peel back the layers of a magnificent, sun-baked metropolis where ancient myth, philosophy, and empires have converged for millennia. This immersive journey captures the soul of a city that once held the knowledge of the world, tracing its chaotic rise, spectacular fall, and enduring mystical allure. Vivid descriptions breathe life into the pharaohs, scholars, and conquerors who walked its streets, blending meticulous historical insight with a novelist’s poetic grace. A captivating tribute to the enduring magic of the Mediterranean’s greatest crossroads.
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GenreHistory
Length6 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I.
2SECTION I.
3SECTION II.
4SECTION III.
5SECTION IV.
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6SECTION V.
7PART II.
8SECTION I.
9SECTION II.
10SECTION III.
11SECTION IV.
12SECTION V.
13SECTION VI.
14SECTION VII.
15Section VIII.
16Appendix I. THE MODERN RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES.
17Appendix II. THE DEATH OF CLEOPATRA (p. 27).
18Appendix III. THE UNCANONICAL GOSPELS OF EGYPT. (p. 73).
19Appendix IV. THE NICENE CREED. (pp. 49 and 75).
20IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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