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A Short History of Ancient Rome
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- Author
- Pascal Hughes
- Narrator
- John Hopkins
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Publish Date
- 23 October 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 10 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Ancient history
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Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.
Immerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling thousand-year story of Ancient Rome. Combining impeccable research with action packed storytelling, this riveting short history explores the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.
Walk Rome’s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects. Follow Hannibal as he crosses the snowcapped Alps with elephants in tow, shadow Julius Caesar as he ponders whether to cross the Rubicon river, and look on as Cicero delivers an impassioned speech to the Senate.
In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twists
and turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.
© Pascal Hughes 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
Critics Review
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Packed with more detail and colour than many books twice its size, Hughes brings the epic story of Rome vividly to life
host and author of Fall of Civilizations
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A vibrant story of ancient Rome's triumphs and tragedies, bringing life to the men and women whose deeds and legacies shaped the western world.
author of The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction
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Details
- Author
- Pascal Hughes
- Narrator
- John Hopkins
- Duration
- 9 hours 10 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 October 2025
- ISBN
- 9781529975321
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Genre
- Ancient history
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.Immerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling thousand-year story of Ancient Rome. Combining impeccable research with action packed storytelling, this riveting short history explores the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.Walk Rome’s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects. Follow Hannibal as he crosses the snowcapped Alps with elephants in tow, shadow Julius Caesar as he ponders whether to cross the Rubicon river, and look on as Cicero delivers an impassioned speech to the Senate.In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twistsand turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.© Pascal Hughes 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
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