Sailing the Wine Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter Audiobook

" To me? This book seemed poorly organized, unnecessarily wordy, slightly arrogant, and frankly, dull. This book really didn't do much to convince the reader how, in fact, the Greeks actually do matter. Even though I know that already. I picked it up expecting to be motivated into more reading about the region and it's history. Guess I'll try again later with a different book as my starting point. "

" I think I am just plain in love with this author. Historical facts that reads with the enjoyment of a novel. I can't wait for the next book of the seriesx of the "Hinges of History" to come out. I have made my husband and pastor fans of his work. "

" I have enjoyed all of the books in this series as to why certain groups matter to civilization as a whole. Cahill is funny and accessible. I learned an enormous amount about ancient Greeks - names that I had some idea about but really no much knowledge at all. "

" Nice summary of the Hellenistic world and its relation to modern Western civilization. Very readable. "

" Another decent entry by Cahill. But we have so many tidbits of ancient Greek history already ingrained in our brains that it's hard to make room for much more. "

" I am currently reading this one and so far am impressd. if you enjoy early greek literature and would like a different take on it from your college lit class then its a good one. "

" Good format and I enjoyed background on the Greeks "

" I loved it, particularly the impact and interpretation of Homer's work. "

" Another of the Hinges of History series, this is a better book than "How the Irish..." However, it's still lightweight and somewhat overwrought in its enthusiasms. "

" The more I read these books, the more I like them. I just bought all the series that's available, so I'm upgrading the other books I've already read to five stars. "

" Love all of Cahill's Hinges of History books. However, my fave so far is Mysteries of the Middle Ages. Bet it's Cahill's fave too! "

" This was the first of his Hinges of History series that I read. He is a wonderful author. "

" totally awesome book about a totally awesome ancient civilization "

" This was a good overview of ancient Greek history but it's more of a starting point than an end. "

" Non-Fiction. Gave up on page 36 when it was Homer as far as the eye could see. I wanted a history of the Greeks, not a rehashing of the Iliad and the Odyssey. "

" this is a book about ancient history and events that happened in creeks. while reading i was picturing the events but there are times a reach some parts of the book that it gets so confusing, to the point i got bored reading it. "

" Though the least favourite of mine in the series, I learned quite a few things from this book. I suspect I'll have to refer back to it some time in the future. "

" Another of the Thomas Cahill's Hinges of History series. This one follows the history of the Greeks from earliest times showing how early proto-Greeks became the Greeks of our history books and how the civilization they build affects how we think and feel today. "

" Nothing that I didn't already know before, actually - I lived in Greece for three years, but this book is a splendid introduction for anyone just getting started on rediscovering the classics. "

" Yet again another enjoyable book on history by Thomas Cahill. I recommend this book and his entire "The Hinges of History" series to anyone who enjoys history. "

" Well Written. Great detail on the myths and history of ancient Greece. Not as well written as How the Irish Saved Civilization...but worth the read. "

" I question some of the scholarship in this book. "

" Since I have been to Greece ,it was even more interesting. I thoroughly love listening to non fiction. "

" Fourth book in the Hinges of Hostory series. "

" More proof that Cahill has been going downhill after the Irish. This book grossed out my Greek mythology fan of a daughter. "

" An lively, entertaining introduction to the Greeks, from the Homeric epics to the birth of Christianity. "

" Very interesting information, presented in a non-interesting way. His comment about Aristotle being boring in presentation is ironic. "

" I like Thomas Cahill's writing style. If I were to read this book again, I would pick up a lot more. "

" Underdelivers and focuses too much on the People magazine qualities of ancient greece --skims over series developments in its breathless and energetic and punchy prose. But gain in lively writing not worth the cost in content; one is left vaguely entertained, but no better off. "

" <p>I finished the first chapter and a half of this book and realised the target audience is not &quot;people with a classical studies degree who are not interested in reading interpretations of Archaic Greece that use dated references to US politics.&quot;</p> "

" Disappointed me. Gave up on it. Fell into Twain's admonishment -- &quot;Don't read good books. There isn't time for that. Read only the best.&quot; It just didn't seem like the best use of time -- that better choices were available. "

" Cahill's books are incredibly dense. "

" Nice summary of the Hellenistic world and its relation to modern Western civilization. Very readable. "

" Amazing! I had forgotten how good it was until I re-read it! Thomas Cahill is, without a doubt, one of the most brilliant historians of our time. "