The History of Rome in 12 Buildings, Phillip Barlag
The History of Rome in 12 Buildings, Phillip Barlag
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The History of Rome in 12 Buildings
A Travel Companion to the Hidden Secrets of The Eternal City

Author: Phillip Barlag

Narrator: Stephen Graybill

Unabridged: 3 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/19/2018

Synopsis

Any travel guide to Rome will urge visitors to go the Colosseum, but none answers a simple question: Why is it called the Colosseum?

The History of Rome in 12 Buildings: A Travel Companion to the Hidden Secrets of The Eternal City is compelling, concise, and fun, and takes you behind the iconic buildings to reveal the hidden stories of the people that forged the Roman Empire.

Typical travel guides provide torrents of information but deny their readers depth and perspective. In this gap is the really good stuff—the stories that make the buildings come alive and vividly enhance any trip to Rome.

The History of Rome in 12 Buildings will immerse you in the world of the Romans, one full of drama, intrigue, and scandal. With its help, you will be able to trace the rise and fall of the ancient world's greatest superpower:

● Find the last resting spot of Julius Caesar.

● Join Augustus as he offers sacrifices to the gods.

● Discover the lie on the façade of the Pantheon.

● Walk in the footsteps of Jesus.

● And so much more.

About Phillip Barlag

Phillip Barlag is an executive director at World 50, which initiates and facilitates the most interesting and influential business conversations in the world. He is the author of The Leadership Genius of Julius Caesar: Modern Lessons from the Man Who Built an Empire, and his writing has been published in a variety of publications and blogs, including Fast Company and MIT Sloan Management Review. He lives in the Atlanta, Georgia, area with his wife and three children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alan on April 18, 2022

Phillip Barlag's The History of Rome in 12 Buildings is well worth picking up, both for its unique perspective and for its breezy, contemporary style—whether you're a seasoned traveler or, like me, a first-time visitor to the City of the Seven Hills. Barlag's book—a birthday gift from my wife—is easy......more

Goodreads review by Sergey on March 26, 2019

A collection of narratives about Ancient Rome at middle school level. My interest was about architecture in the historical context. I learned some curiosities but not much. Photo illustrations are of very poor quality. Additional information, like directions and eating choices are not helpful, you ca......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on March 23, 2019

Great new way to get to know a new town I have been to Rome before and was in awe of all the amazing buildings. There’s no way to know the history behind them all. I bought this book to go on a trip with my son who just graduated with his degree in architecture. It seemed like the perfect book for h......more

Goodreads review by Brenda on September 02, 2024

Easy to listen to and filled with titillating tidbits of history, Barlag has certainly piqued my interest in some of the lesser known attractions. Distance from a key location is very useful information. The restaurant suggestions, while interesting, are now outdated, especially following Covid.......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on October 29, 2024

An excellent supplement to traditional travel guides.......more

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