10 Best Ancient Civilizations Books
Ancient Civilizations is a popular category for many book lovers. Our team at Speechify has curated a list of the top Ancient Civilizations audiobooks everyone must read.
See the top 10 Ancient Civilizations audiobooks below.
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How to Survive Time Travel
- By: Larry Hayes
- Narrator: Saffron Coomber
- Length: 4 hours 27 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
- Publish date: January 01, 2022
- Language: English
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4.31(16 ratings)
4.31(16 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0013.99 USDLift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, TomLift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates and Back to the Future!
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Fresh from saving their parents from the jaws of frenzied billionaire Mr Noah, ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, are called upon once again. Their parents have disappeared into thin air and it’s up to the kids to save the day, travelling back in time to 5000 BC Egypt!
Can they overcome friendly locals, a mysterious boy-god, snakes, a rainbow-coloured Sphinx and another plot to end the world? And – most importantly of all – will they survive TIME TRAVEL?
For more out-of-this-world adventure don’t forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie’s first adventure in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups. Out now! -
Mulan: Before the Sword
- By: Grace Lin
- Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller
- Length: 8 hours 25 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2020
- Language: English
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4.25(835 ratings)
4.25(835 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0019.95 USDFamily is important to Hua Mulan–even if her parents don’t understand why she would rather ride her horse, Black Wind, than weave, or how her notorious clumsiness can be so different from the graceful demeanor of her younger sister, Xiu.Family is important to Hua Mulan–even if her parents don’t understand why she would rather ride her horse, Black Wind, than weave, or how her notorious clumsiness can be so different from the graceful demeanor of her younger sister, Xiu. But despite their differences, Mulan has a deep love for her family, especially Xiu. So when her sister is bitten by a poisonous spider, Mulan does everything she can to help, including seeking out a renowned healer. However, it quickly becomes apparent that there is more to both the mysterious spider bite and the healer than meets the eye.
On a quest with the Jade Rabbit of legend, Mulan visits extraordinary places, meets Immortals, and faces incredible obstacles while searching for an antidote for her sister. And the danger only rises when Mulan learns of a prophecy foretelling that a member of the Hua family will one day save the Emperor … and of the powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to prevent it from coming to pass.
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Flashback Four #3: The Pompeii Disaster
- By: Dan Gutman
- Narrator: Mark Turetsky
- Length: 4 hours 51 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: April 03, 2018
- Language: English
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4.24(173 ratings)
4.24(173 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0018.99 USDIn this explosive third installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four thrill-seeking friends travel back in time to document one of the most devastating natural disasters the world has everIn this explosive third installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four thrill-seeking friends travel back in time to document one of the most devastating natural disasters the world has ever seen.
Eccentric billionaire Miss Z is sending Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel on another mission back in time to capture one of history’s most important events.
This time, the Flashback Four are headed to AD 79 to photograph the eruption of Mount Vesuvius! Can the Flashback Four get their photo and get back home before they become ancient history?
The Pompeii Disaster tells the story of one of the world’s most devastating natural disasters like you’ve never seen it before.
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Nurse, Soldier, Spy
- By: Marissa Moss
- Length: 24 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: June 07, 2022
- Language: English
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4.08(701 ratings)
4.08(701 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.007.99 USDWhen Frank Thompson sees a poster requesting recruits for the new Union army, he is ready and willing to enlist. Except Frank isn’t his real name. In fact, Frank isn’t a man–he is really Sarah Emma Edmonds. At only nineteen yearsWhen Frank Thompson sees a poster requesting recruits for the new Union army, he is ready and willing to enlist. Except Frank isn’t his real name. In fact, Frank isn’t a man–he is really Sarah Emma Edmonds.
At only nineteen years old, Sarah had already been dressing as a man for three years and living on the run in order to escape an arranged marriage. She had tasted freedom, and there was no going back.
Eager to fight for the North during the Civil War, Sarah joins a Michigan infantry regiment. She excels as a soldier, and she even takes on the grueling task of nursing the wounded. Because of her heroism, she is asked to become a spy, cross
enemy lines, and infiltrate a Confederate camp. For her first mission, Sarah must once again disguise herself and rely on the kindness of slaves to help her do her job.This incredible, true story of a brave young woman who makes an unlikely choice to fight for her country is one that should not be lost to history.
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The Young Carthaginian
- By: G. A. Henty
- Narrator: William Sutherland
- Length: 13 hours 51 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2006
- Language: English
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3.99(649 ratings)
3.99(649 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0022.95 USDG. A. Henty’s latest historical adventure story for boys is set in ancient times during the Punic wars between Carthage and Rome, who are vying for world dominance. It follows the adventures of young Malchus, an officer in Hannibal’sG. A. Henty’s latest historical adventure story for boys is set in ancient times during the Punic wars between Carthage and Rome, who are vying for world dominance. It follows the adventures of young Malchus, an officer in Hannibal’s army, as the army makes its incredible journey across the Alps, bringing cannons and elephants to overpower the great Roman Empire. Malchus has an unsullied energy that allows him to escape attacks from lions and wolves and maneuver through Carthage’s subterranean reservoir on a raft. Even though Carthage is eventually defeated, the thrilling clashes and vexing dilemmas gain the listener’s undivided attention, while the fascinating detail of the story provides an absorbing lesson in ancient history.
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The Pharaoh’s Secret
- By: Marissa Moss
- Length: 6 hours 47 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: July 19, 2022
- Language: English
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3.86(479 ratings)
3.86(479 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0019.99 USDAn extraordinary Egyptian adventure full of intrigue, riddles, and endless twists and turns. When Talibah and her younger brother, Adom, accompany their father, an academic, to his homeland of modern Egypt, they become involved in a mysteryAn extraordinary Egyptian adventure full of intrigue, riddles, and endless twists and turns.
When Talibah and her younger brother, Adom, accompany their father, an academic, to his homeland of modern Egypt, they become involved in a mystery surrounding an ancient, lost pharaoh–a rare queen named Hatshepsut. Someone
has tried to erase her from history, to make it appear as if she never existed! Now Hatshepsut is reaching out from beyond. She needs Talibah to help her and her high steward, Senenmut, reclaim their rightful place in history.Working against Talibah is the snakelike Rashid, a colleague of her father’s, who as a different agenda. Will he manage to stop Talibah and her brother from discovering the truth about what happened to Hatshepsut and Senenmut? Or will
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Talibah and Adom succeed in setting history straight and, in turn, discover a link to their own mother, who died mysteriously? -
Legacy of Kings
- By: Eleanor Herman
- Narrator: Eleanor Herman
- Length: 16 hours 36 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: August 18, 2015
- Language: English
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3.65(4319 ratings)
3.65(4319 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0029.99 USDImagine a time when the gods turn a blind eye to the agony of men, when the last of the hellions roam the plains, and evil stirs beyond the edges of the map. A time when cities burn, and in their ashes, empires rise. Alexander, Macedon’sImagine a time when the gods turn a blind eye to the agony of men, when the last of the hellions roam the plains, and evil stirs beyond the edges of the map. A time when cities burn, and in their ashes, empires rise. Alexander, Macedon’s sixteen-year-old heir, is on the brink of discovering his fated role in conquering the known world, but finds himself drawn to a newcomer. Katerina must navigate the dark secrets of court life while keeping hidden her own mission: kill the queen. But she doesn’t account for her first love. Jacob will go to unthinkable lengths to win Katerina, even if it means having to compete with Hephaestion, a murderer sheltered by the prince. And far across the sea, Zofia, a Persian princess and Alexander’s unmet betrothed, wants to alter her destiny by seeking the famed and deadly Spirit Eaters. Weaving fantasy with the shocking details of real history, New York Times bestselling author of Sex with Kings Eleanor Herman reimagines the greatest emperor the world has ever known, Alexander the Great, in the first book of the Blood of Gods and Royals series.
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Ra the Mighty
- By: A.B. Greenfield
- Length: 4 hours 31 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: October 08, 2019
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.0012.99 USDA smug royal cat turned detective and his dung beetle sidekick are on the case when a precious tomb gets ransacked in the Valley of the Kings. Ra the Mighty adores his duties as Pharaoh’s cat: naps by the pool and plenty of snacks. Being lazyA smug royal cat turned detective and his dung beetle sidekick are on the case when a precious tomb gets ransacked in the Valley of the Kings. Ra the Mighty adores his duties as Pharaoh’s cat: naps by the pool and plenty of snacks. Being lazy is so much fun. But when a royal tomb gets robbed, Ra and his hardworking friend Khepri must team up to restore justice. The clues point to a young boy whom Ra admires. Will the Great Detective play favorites, or will he uncover the truth? Mystery awaits! More than thirty wacky illustrations with fun historical details bring these oddball characters to life, along with a glossary, pronunciation guide, and detailed author’s note about ancient Egypt. Fans of Bad Kitty will love Ra’s witty voice and arrogant antics. Pair with companion, Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective.
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Ra the Mighty
- By: A.B. Greenfield
- Length: 3 hours 38 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: April 15, 2019
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.0010.99 USDAn egotistical royal cat and his dung beetle sidekick track a jewelry thief in this hilarious new series set in ancient Egypt. Nominated for an Edgar Award! Can a lazy cat and a dung-obsessed beetle really crack a mystery? Ra relishes his role asAn egotistical royal cat and his dung beetle sidekick track a jewelry thief in this hilarious new series set in ancient Egypt. Nominated for an Edgar Award! Can a lazy cat and a dung-obsessed beetle really crack a mystery? Ra relishes his role as the Pharaoh’s beloved-and spoiled-cat. So when an amulet goes missing from the palace, Ra plans to keep enjoying his snacks and nap in the sun. But Ra’s friend Khepri, a wise and industrious scarab beetle, insists on investigating in order to save the young servant girl who has been framed for the crime. Once Ra gets going, he decides that being a Great Detective isn’t so bad; in fact, he doesn’t mind being hailed as “Protector of the Weak and Defender of Justice.” The comically mismatched duo is on the case!
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Ra the Mighty
- By: A.B. Greenfield
- Length: 3 hours 59 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: November 10, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.0012.99 USDRa the Mighty is Pharaoh’s Cat, Lord of the Powerful Paw. He is NOT Ra the Royal Babysitter. How’s a cat supposed to fit in snacks and naps when his charges keep getting into mischief? Ra’s new job only gets harder on a voyage upRa the Mighty is Pharaoh’s Cat, Lord of the Powerful Paw. He is NOT Ra the Royal Babysitter. How’s a cat supposed to fit in snacks and naps when his charges keep getting into mischief?
Ra’s new job only gets harder on a voyage up the Nile, leading to a fearsome palace where crocodiles swarm the waters. Then Pharaoh’s son disappears. Has he run away? Has he been eaten by
crocodiles? Has he been kidnapped, or worse?Ra and his fellow Great Detectives, Khepri and Miu, set out to discover the truth, but the palace is home to many secrets. Can the Great Detectives unravel the mystery, find the missing boy, and
make it out alive?Fun historical details bring this mystery to life, along with a detailed author’s note about ancient Egypt.
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