Basic Books Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors Audiobook, Unabridged
Product description
For listeners deciding between a brief introduction and an extended history audiobook, the 20-hour, 36-minute listening length makes this a substantial choice for spending time with the stories of Philip and Alexander. Adrian Goldsworthy is the author, and Neil Dickson narrates the unabridged edition, so the book’s full-length format is ready for listeners who want to follow the subject at a considered pace.
It works well for longer listening sessions or for returning to a history audiobook over time, with no need to set aside a single reading session.
Tips for day-to-day use
The extended runtime gives listeners room to fit the book into their routine in manageable sessions. A chapter or listening interval can be part of a commute, a walk, or a quiet stretch at home, the choice depends on how and where you normally listen. Because this is an unabridged audiobook, it presents the full-length edition rather than a shortened version, making it a fit for listeners who prefer a more complete account over a condensed introduction.
Its focus on Philip and Alexander also gives the listening experience a clear subject from the outset. If you are exploring historical Greece through biographies or ancient history, this title offers a way to spend sustained time with both figures in one audiobook rather than choosing a single-subject title.
What stands out
The main practical distinction is the combination of a two-person focus and a long, unabridged audio format. That makes the title suitable for listeners who want an extended account centered on Philip and Alexander, rather than a short overview or a collection of unrelated historical topics. Goldsworthy’s authorship and Dickson’s narration identify the book’s writer and voice, while the 20-hour, 36-minute runtime helps set expectations for the commitment involved.
Listeners’ comments describe the book as engaging and readable, and some appreciate its historical context and the way it brings primary sources together. Those impressions may be useful if you are choosing between a dense reference-style approach and a narrative history intended for continuous listening. They are reader responses, not a guarantee of how every listener will experience the audiobook.
At a glance
- Name: Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors
- Type: Audible audiobook
- Format: Unabridged
- Listening length: 20 hours and 36 minutes
- Author: Adrian Goldsworthy
- Narrator: Neil Dickson
What to clarify
How long is the audiobook? The listening length is 20 hours and 36 minutes, so it is suited to listeners planning a longer history title rather than a short listen.
Is this an abridged edition? No. It is listed as unabridged, meaning the audiobook is presented as the full-length edition.
Who wrote and narrated it? Adrian Goldsworthy is the author, and Neil Dickson is the narrator.
When it makes sense
Choose this audiobook if you want a sustained history title focused on Philip and Alexander, value an unabridged presentation, and prefer listening to reading print. Its long runtime supports a series of listening sessions, while its single, clearly defined subject makes it easy to place within an interest in historical Greece and ancient history. For listeners seeking a fuller audio experience around these two figures, the author, narrator, and complete format provide concrete reasons to consider it.