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Ancient Rome

By: Thomas R. Martin
Narrated by: John Lescault
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With commanding skill, Thomas R. Martin tells the remarkable and dramatic story of how a tiny, poor, and threatened settlement grew to become, during its height, the dominant power in the Mediterranean world for 500 years. Encompassing the period from Rome's founding in the eighth century BC through Justinian's rule in the sixth century AD, he offers a distinctive perspective on the Romans and their civilization by employing fundamental Roman values as a lens through which to view both their rise and spectacular fall.

Interweaving social, political, religious, and cultural history, Martin interprets the successes and failures of the Romans in war, political organization, quest for personal status, and in the integration of religious beliefs and practices with government. He focuses on the central role of social and moral values in determining individual conduct as well as decisions of state, from monarchy to republic to empire. Striving to reconstruct ancient history from the ground up, he includes frequent references to ancient texts and authors, encouraging readers to return to the primary sources.

Comprehensive, concise, and accessible, this masterful account provides a unique window into Rome and its changing fortune.

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I really enjoyed this book and it gave me a good understanding of the Roman Empire.

Very informative

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I really enjoyed the authors " Ancient Greece:, ancient Rome wasn't as enjoyable, because of repetition, the author also discusses Jesus as a historical figure without references to historical texts. fictional charactors surley should not be included in historical nonfiction.

not as good as Ancient Greece

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A fantastic book!! Brilliantly read and very well written. This covers so much but is easy to digest because it’s been written and performed so well.

Fascinating history!

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ok overview of roman history. nothing special nothing terrible. could be better and could be worse.

its ok

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A brilliant and insightful overview and summary of Roman history. It’s a great starting point for anyone wanting to begin learning about Ancient Rome, but also has really interesting insights for the more knowledgeable reader as well.

A great overview of Roman history

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