The Roman Republic, David M. Gwynn
The Roman Republic, David M. Gwynn
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The Roman Republic
A Very Short Introduction

Author: David M. Gwynn

Narrator: Paul Woodson

Unabridged: 4 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/18/2018

Synopsis

The rise and fall of the Roman Republic occupies a special place in the history of Western civilization. From humble beginnings on the seven hills beside the Tiber, the city of Rome grew to dominate the ancient Mediterranean. Led by her senatorial aristocracy, Republican armies defeated Carthage and the successor kingdoms of Alexander the Great, and brought the surrounding peoples to east and west into the Roman sphere. Yet the triumph of the Republic was also its tragedy.

In this Very Short Introduction, David M. Gwynn provides a fascinating introduction to the history of the Roman Republic and its literary and material sources, bringing to life the culture and society of Republican Rome and its ongoing significance within our modern world.

About David M. Gwynn

David M. Gwynn is Lecturer in Ancient and Late Antique History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of several books, including The Eusebians: The Polemic of Athanasius of Alexandria and the Construction of the "Arian Controversy".

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alexander on July 09, 2016

This has to be one of the best summaries of the Roman Republic that exists. David M. Gwynn objectively analyzes the Roman Republic's history from its beginning to the rise of Augustus. Chapter 1 begins with the myths of the Ancient Roman past as constructed by the later Roman historians. The importa......more

Goodreads review by Scott on March 05, 2015

Ok thanks now I know.......more

Goodreads review by James on June 06, 2024

an easy sweep; from Romulus and Remus and later the soiling of Lucretia to the rise (and fall) of Octavian and his julio claudian successors, with explanations of everything in-between. An accessible and commendable introduction to anyone wishing to learn, top up, or to crystallise their knowledge o......more

Goodreads review by Alexander on January 18, 2017

Excellent! It's short, moves right along, conveys a lot of information, yet is guided by an over-arching explanatory principle.......more

Goodreads review by Leon on November 29, 2022

The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction From its startling beginning in 510 BC to its inevitable end in 27 BC, delineating the characteristics that formed the Roman Republic is a monumental task. Republican Rome lasted for near five centuries, and within this timeline it contains some of the mo......more

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