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ROOMAN MIEHIÄ
THEODOR BIRT
SISÄLLYS:
JOHDANTO
SCIPIO MAIOR
CATO CENSORINUS
GRACCHUKSET
SULLA
LUCULLUS
The work walks listeners through the lives of Rome’s most influential men, from the austere Republic statesmen to the flamboyant emperors of the imperial age. Each portrait is kept brief, yet it strives to capture the inner motives, ambitions and personal flaws that drove these leaders. By focusing on what they wanted rather than just what they achieved, the narrative gives a fresh sense of who they were as individuals.
The author blends factual detail with a poetic touch, inviting the audience to picture a commander’s battlefield resolve or an emperor’s private doubts. The collection moves chronologically, showing how the character of each ruler reflected and reshaped the evolving Roman world. Listeners who enjoy a clear, thoughtful look at history will find the style both informative and engaging.
Language
fi
Duration
~10 hours (599K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 25, 2018
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1852–1933
A scholar of the ancient world who also wrote for general readers, he spent much of his career bringing Greek and Roman literature into clearer view. His work moves between careful classical research and a wider love of books, language, and literary history.
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