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  • By: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: Duke Holm
  • Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
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Summary

Explore the captivating history of the Roman republic 

When we think of ancient Rome, the first notion that comes to mind is the one of the empire, followed by the image of a mighty emperor, his legions, colossal buildings, and the Gladiators (or the rhetoric and poetry, depending on your preferences). Some may recall the image of a “unified” Europe under a single sovereign - the emperor of Rome. However, Rome did not become remarkable at this considerably late phase. In fact, many historians see the history of Rome under the Emperors as a long, gradual decline. It was during the republic that Rome gained an empire. Most of the achievements that the first emperor of Rome, Octavian Augustus, claimed to have completed were, in fact, earned during the Roman republic.  

In this audiobook, we’ll have a close look at the beginning of Roman civilization, the foundation of the city and the Senate, the expansion of the Roman republic, its glory, and its end.  

Some of the topics covered in this audiobook include:
 

  • The past that made it possible: The foundation of Rome between myth and history
  • Down with the kings: The past that made it happen
  • Early tepublic
  • Military achievements of early republic: Taking Italy
  • Middle republic: The Punic Wars and Mediterranean dominance
  • The military vs. cultural dominance: The Roman civilization meets the Greek world
  • Limitless power and the beginning of the end: The late republic
  • The age of the generals: Pompeius, Crassus, and Caesar
  • Senatus Populus-Que Romanus (SPQR) and its downfall
  • The rise and fall of Julius Caesar and the end of the Roman republic
  • And more!

Get the audiobook now to learn more about the Roman republic.

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Quick and easy

Easy quick book, gives you simple to understand facts, and a basic understanding behind the history of ancient Rome. Worth listening to it.

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Good Insight

The book goes on to look at several contributions the Roman Empire has made to the world by means of Language, construction, trade and transportation, as well as other areas I have not mentioned. Many theories were put forward as to the eventual cause of the Empire's fall, however, the foremost reason was shown to be the infighting which took place. A kingdom divided against itself cannot possibly stand.

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Exceedingly Well-Written

This is an exceedingly well written book on many levels. It's excellent introduction to the Roman Empire is succinct and selective rather than superficial. The author highlights some distinguishing aspects of the Roman Empire that are quite interesting.

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Well Worth

For a good light, summertime book, well worth it, nothing new or terribly exciting, but then history is already written in time.

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Amazing

I love the easy way this author writes of Roman history. It is “easy to read” in the sense that it is easy to understand and grasp the information even though it is about a time period and history of a group of people most of us hardly know anything about in this day and age.

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Loved It

I love this book because it brought attention to how and what the Romans have contributed to the world. As someone living in this rapidly changing generation, I never thought there are a lot of things we can learn from the lives of the Romans.

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Extremely Useful

I found this to be an extremely useful book. It's never a bad thing to learn more about history of the world. Highly recommend.

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Key Facts

If you want to learn key facts about the Ancient Roman Empire, this book by Larry Berg is a must have. It is extremely informative, easy to read and comprehend, and quick. This one delves into the secrets of Ancient Rome's Rise and Fall, which also includes some facts and history behind the people of the era.

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A Nice Book

Wow, A nice book! For instance, Ancient Rome was essential in teaching the world how to build cities and how to have a strong government. This book would be great for anyone that loves ancient history and has an interested in Rome.

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Amazing Topic

This book is about the Ancient Roman Empire and how it was one of the top civilizations, over the course of hundreds of years. There are notes on some of the most important rulers of the time, and what happened under their rule. There is a chapter on the fall of Rome, how the empire affects us even today, and what we learned from them.

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