
Roman Empire
Rise & the Fall. Explore the History, Mythology, Legends, Epic Battles & Lives of the Emperors, Legions, Heroes, Gladiators & More
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About this listen
The Roman Empire may have fallen thousands of years ago, but the lessons and the legacy left behind lives on to this day.
From a tiny settlement on the banks of the Tiber River, Rome grew into a colossal, unstoppable force. At its peak, The Empire dominated the world from Europe, West Asia, North Africa, and many more territories. Never again would the world see such an influential power.
In this epic narrative, History Brought Alive presents an intriguing dive into Roman history, legends, facts, myths and much more. Covering thousands of years the study of Roman history is vast and complex. Much like the ancient Romans themselves, in order to study them, we need to follow structure and have an open mind.
By doing so, we can begin to unlock the secrets of the Roman Empire.
In the first part of this audiobook you will find;
- The timeline of Roman history - How did it all begin? And how did it end?
- Characters - Any serious study of Rome has to begin with a look at the Emperor's, Gladiators and the Characters that shaped it’s destiny.
- Life in Ancient Rome - What was it like?
Then, in part two and onwards you will find;
- Military - The Roman military was amongst the most powerful in the world. How did they get that way? The victory and defeat.
- Mythology - Delve into the fascinating world of Roman mythology.
- The Fall of The Empire
All of this, and much, much more in an enjoyable to listen format!So if you're looking for a definitive history of The Roman Empire, then this is the audiobook!
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- Jason J Smith
- 07-01-21
Great roman empire
I personally loved this audiobook because of its turning points regarding the roman empire’s rise and fall. A great one to start learning about the Romans.
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- Mason
- 07-01-21
Ancient Rome and its history
A great way to learn more about Rome mythology is through the help of this. Learn about its history, the Roman gods, and many more. I personally loved this audiobook. Highly recommended.
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- Liam
- 06-30-21
An excellent roman guide
This is an excellent audiobook as a roman history guide. Provides a good introduction to Roman history. I enjoyed the audiobook overall.
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- Burton Smith
- 07-02-21
Ancient Rome in modern
I am impressed with this audiobook. It was modernly written and narrated. Clear and careful information that is perfect for ancient Rome’s fans.
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- Noah
- 06-30-21
Engaging roman history
I have a deep interest in learning and knowing what’s within the ancient Romans and this one exceeded my expectations. Engaging.
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- Alexander
- 07-01-21
A timeless and a brilliant book
It was always fun to read about history and mythology. I got to have this one on my collection. This is definitely a timeless and brilliant. Great audiobook to study Roman history.
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- Donna U Smith
- 07-01-21
Overall wonderful
This is a great read overall. I found this audiobook to be an excellent starting point for anyone who’s willing to learn about ancient Rome. Overall wonderful.
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- Henry
- 07-01-21
Learn the Roman history
This is absolutely a phenomenal audiobook hitting the whole ancient Roman world. History Brought Alive is brilliant to offer us this. I loved every bit of information in this audiobook.
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- William
- 06-30-21
Insightful and useful
I love the various contents of this book because all are insightful and useful to my personal study of roman history. One of my favorites so far.
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- Ethan
- 07-01-21
Interesting and entertaining
This is one of the most interesting and entertaining ancient history audiobooks that I have ever bought. I love the contents of this audiobook. Surely entertaining and engaging.
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