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Phocion, known as "The Good", was one of the most beloved Greek politicans. He was elected military stratego numerous times. Listen to the noble life and death of this Greek hero.

Conon the Athenian (not the Barbarian of a similar name) was the general who set Greece free. March along the shores of the Peloponese and launch attacks at sea with him as Nepos regales the life of this famed hero. Here is the man who would see the great walls of Athens rebuilt but find his own life finished in prison.

Aristides was the one true enemy of Themosticles the Great. His story is almost like that of Icarus, seeking to fly higher than his skill or status would allow. Listen as he climbs and falls and somehow - despite dying in charge of the treasury of Greece - does so in poverty.

Nepos explores the life of Chabrias, a man as mercenary as he was brave. He would develop new methods of fighting that caused enemies to flee before him and be brought on by foreign kings to fight their wars. Eventually, he would lose his life as he lived it, choosing to die rather than flee in battle.

Dive in as Cornelius Nepos, famed ancient historian, tackles the life of Miltiades. He recounts the life of the man who managed to defeat Darius the Great at the Battle of Marathon but was then scorned and betrayed by his countryman. How could a man who have achieved so much die with nothing?

In this epic history, find yourself on the eons-old battlefield between Athens and Sparta. Lysander will appear on the scene as a genius commander who changes the course of history. Will he conquer Athens? Or will he himself be conquered?

Though Nepos largely focused on the Greco-Romans in his writings, some men accomplished so much he was willing to break this rule. Datames was a commander of armies, man of the kings of Persia and Egypt, and outwitter of plots. Follow his intricate and exciting life as he attempts to outpace the powerful men around him.

Cimon was forced into prison because of his father's debts, but rescued by his wife. From then, he sought great heights, battling the Persians on land and sea within the same day. His power grew so great he was kicked out of Sparta; would he manage to make a triumphant return?

Pelopidas and Epaminondas' lives are inseperable in history. One's actions would not have been possible without the other by their side. Listen as Pelopidas reclaims his homeland and challenges one of the great Alexanders of history as he seeks his own kleos, or eternal glory.

This business training program will enable you to quickly shift into a brighter, more genuinely friendly mood at work. You will learn a four-step process to apply to each new sales or service encounter.

Getting a good night's sleep is essential for succeeding the next day - and this unique "experiential guidance" sleep program will make sure you overcome insomnia and sleep deeply at night.

This program contains a dozen short audio experiences that guide you effortlessly into feeling better and performing at higher levels - for whenever and wherever you need peace of mind. You'll learn how to breathe easy, how to be free from worry, how to expand your self-image, and more.

This program delivers a powerful, yet easy-to-master, cognitive method for shifting away from worries and stress at work. This is mind management that will help you become more creative, empathic, and charismatic.

These are guided experiences for intimate heart awakening - use this unique process to let go of old inhibitions and heartaches, and open up to spontaneous intimacy and deep sexual experience!

A step-by-step guide for using cannabis to deepen relationships emotionally, sexually, and spiritually Explains the difference between getting high alone and as a couple and explores what happens from a psychological and neurological perspective Offers techniques to maximize the effects...

Pausanias is one of the most interestingly complicated figures in Greek history. A Spartan hero, he was also a Spartan villain; even his own contemporaries did not know what to make of him. Explore his life with Cornelius Nepos and come to your own conclusion - was Pausanias great or terrible?