The Story of Greece (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. From Creation of the Myths to Alexander the GreatBy Mary Macgregor
Length11h 13m
About this audiobook
Mary Macgregor's The Story of Greece (Illustrated Edition) offers a lucid, continuous account of ancient Greek civilization, moving from legendary beginnings and Homeric heroism to the rise of the city-states, the Persian Wars, Periclean Athens, and the age of Macedon. Written in the clear, narrative style of Edwardian children's history, it blends myth, biography, and political episode into an accessible introduction. The illustrations enrich its didactic purpose, situating the book within a tradition of visually supported historical storytelling for younger readers. Macgregor was a Scottish writer best remembered for retelling history, legend, and classical material for children with moral clarity and dramatic simplicity. Her work reflects an educational culture that regarded Greece as foundational to Western literature, civic ideals, art, and philosophy. Her probable aim was not antiquarian detail but imaginative initiation: to make Greek history memorable through character, conflict, and exemplary action. This edition is recommended for readers seeking an elegant gateway into classical antiquity, especially students, younger readers, and adults interested in historical literature. While modern scholarship has revised many emphases, Macgregor's narrative remains valuable for its coherence, charm, and enduring power to awaken curiosity about Greece.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (109)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length11 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 27, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Pinocchio (Annotated)
2The Story of Greece (Illustrated Edition)
3Chapter I. Wonderland
4Chapter II. The Great God Pan
5Chapter III. The Six Pomegranate Seeds
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6Chapter IV. The Birth of Athene
7Chapter V. The Two Weavers
8Chapter VI. The Purple Flowers
9Chapter VII. Danae and Her Little Son
10Chapter VIII. The Quest of Perseus
11Chapter IX. Andromeda and the Sea-monster
12Chapter X. Acrisius is Killed by Perseus
13Chapter XI. Achilles and Briseis the Faircheeked
14Chapter XII. Menelaus and Paris Do Battle
15Chapter XIII. Hector and Andromache
16Chapter XIV. The Horses of Achilles
17Chapter XV. The Death of Hector
18Chapter XVI. Polyphemus the Giant
19Chapter XVII. Odysseus Escapes from the Cave
20Chapter XVIII. Odysseus Returns to Ithaca
21Chapter XIX. Argus the Hound Dies
22Chapter XX. The Bow of Odysseus
23Chapter XXI. The Land of Hellas
24Chapter XXII. Lycurgus and His Little Nephew
25Chapter XXIII. Lycurgus Returns to Sparta
26Chapter XXIV. The Training of the Spartans
27Chapter XXV. The Helots
28Chapter XXVI. Aristomenes and the Fox
29Chapter XXVII. The Olympian Games
30Chapter XXVIII. The Last King of Athens
31Chapter XXIX. Cylon Fails to Make Himself Tyrant
32Chapter XXX. Solon Frees the Slaves
33Chapter XXXI. The Athenians Take Salamis
34Chapter XXXII. Pisistratus Becomes Tyrant
35Chapter XXXIII. Harmodius and Aristogiton
36Chapter XXXIV. The Law of Ostracism
37Chapter XXXV. The Bridge of Boats
38Chapter XXXVI. Darius Rewards Histiaeus
39Chapter XXXVII. Histiaeus Shaves the Head of His Slave
40Chapter XXXVIII. Sardis is Destroyed
41Chapter XXXIX. The Sandal Sewn by Histiaeus
42Chapter XL. Darius Demands Earth and Water
43Chapter XLI. The Battle of Marathon
44Chapter XLII. Miltiades Sails to the Island of Paros
45Chapter XLIII. Aristides is Ostracised
46Chapter XLIV. The Dream of Xerxes
47Chapter XLV. Xerxes Orders the Hellespont to be Scourged
48Chapter XLVI. ‘The Bravest Men of All Hellas’
49Chapter XLVII. The Battle of Thermopylae
50Chapter XLVIII. The Battle of Artemisium
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