Ancient Rome, DK
Ancient Rome, DK
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Ancient Rome
The Definitive History

Author: DK

Narrator: Charles Armstrong

Unabridged: 11 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 04/25/2023


Synopsis

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline.
Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world.
Engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Rome, from art, entertainment, and fashion to engineering, medicine, and war.
Step back in time in the chapters of this history audiobook to discover:
- Explore developments in areas such as sculpture, religion, warfare, and engineering.- Includes tales of the most dramatic events and battles in Roman history, as well as profiles of influential historical and cultural figures.
Featuring Rome's greatest emperors, from Augustus to Constantine, as well as profiles of generals, historians, and influential women, Ancient Rome also delves into the fascinating stories of gladiators, bakers, and enslaved people. The most iconic buildings of Rome are brought to life, while the stories of ordinary citizens, soldiers, and persecuted groups from across the empire are told.
Unparalleled in scope, Ancient Rome is the perfect audiobook for anyone who is interested in this defining period of world history.
© 2023 DK © 2023 DK Audio

About The Author

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline. Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world. Featuring Rome's greatest emperors, from Augustus to Constantine, as well as profiles of generals, historians, and influential women, Ancient Rome also delves into the fascinating stories of gladiators, bakers, and enslaved people. The most iconic buildings of Rome are brought to life while the stories of ordinary citizens, soldiers, and persecuted groups from across the empire are told with the help of artefacts, and eyewitness accounts. Ancient Rome is the perfect book for anyone who is interested in this defining period of world history.  © 2023 DK © 2023 DK Audio


Reviews

Goodreads review by Justo on December 30, 2024

5/5 Brutal. Aquí esta Roma en datos. A nivel político, militar, social, religioso. No es un libro para leer, si no para consultar e ir digiriendo según las necesidades que se tengan en cada momento. Para que todo amante de la antigua Roma tenga en su estantería y sufra palpitaciones de emoción cada vez......more

Goodreads review by Trish on September 03, 2023

I've been interested in ancient ccivilizations since I was about 9 years old. Rome wasn't my absolute favorite but it always held a certain fascination - not least because half my family lives in Italy and I've been to see so many ruins and temples and loved them all. This book is giving sort of an o......more

Goodreads review by KritikKröte on May 29, 2022

4,5 Sterne Ich nehme das Update von Donnerstag jetzt einfach mal als Review. Ich gebe zu es war ein Impulskauf aber definitiv ein guter. Das gibt es bei Goodreads leider momentan erst in der Originalsprache aber ich glaube ich hätte es auch auf französisch gekauft um ehrlich zu sein. Wie schon das Sta......more

Goodreads review by Carlos on October 24, 2021

Si te gusta la historia, los datos y la Antigua Roma, tendrás en este libro gran cantidad de horas para comprender mejor aspectos clave sobre su organización política, religiosa, cultural o militar.......more

Goodreads review by Irina on May 11, 2022

Brutal. Una idea muy original y esclarecedora. Mis 5* sin duda.......more