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Former President of Harvard University Charles W. Eliot wrote in his introduction to the Harvard Classics, "In my opinion, a five-foot shelf would hold books enough to give a liberal education to any one who would read them with devotion, even if he could spare but fifteen minutes a day for reading." Here you are, you can easily listen to his entire 15-minutes-a-day study guide while commuting to and from work (most of us spend far more than 15 minutes a day commuting each day), doing mundane work in the office, washing dishes at home, or doing most of the things day in and day out. It is so easy, so entertaining, and so educational that they can be listened to again and again, until they permeate into our own thinking and into our characters. Perhaps, in one year's time, you will become someone you barely recognize, all for the better. Who knows?
-- Rich E Book
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Dec 11, 2021
Dec 11, 2021
Dec 11, 2021
35 min
The handsome Alcibiades, cunning in politics, bold in war, was the lion of Athenian society until he violated the secrets of a mysterious religious cult. Then all outraged Athens united to dash their idol to the ground. (Volume 12, Harvard Classics)
Dec 10, 2021
Dec 10, 2021
Dec 10, 2021
21 min
Taking offense at a soldier who made advances toward his favorite lady, Cellini jumped from the window, knife in hand, to avenge himself. This incident was recorded with characteristic conceit by Cellini in his amazing diary. (Volume 31, Harvard Classics)
Dec 9, 2021
Dec 9, 2021
1 min
Introductory note on American Historical Documents (Volume 43, Harvard Classics)
Dec 9, 2021
Dec 9, 2021
15 min
By the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 stringent laws were made to prevent assistance being given to any slaves attempting to escape. The antislavery answer to these laws was a perfection of the "Underground Railroad." (Volume 43, Harvard Classics)
Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
18 min
De Quincey imagined that three women were sent to him so that he might know the depths of his soul. Real women could not have wielded greater influence. It is fortunate that everyone does not meet these weird women. (Volume 27, Harvard Classics)
Thomas De Quincey died Dec. 8, 1859.
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
24 min
After being governor of Sicily, Cicero returned to Rome expecting a hero's welcome. When he asked what the Romans thought of his recent achievements, he received an astounding answer. (Volume 12, Harvard Classics)
Cicero slain by Mark Antony's soldiers, Dec. 7, 43 B. C.