Eutropius

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Eutropius

by active 4th century Eutropius

EN·~8 hours

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Description

A concise Latin chronicle guides listeners through the sweep of Roman history, beginning with the city’s legendary foundation and moving through the early kings, the Republic, and the empire up to the mid‑fourth century. The narrative balances mythic origins with the rise of institutions, offering a clear picture of how Rome grew from a modest settlement on the Palatine Hill into a dominant power. Its straightforward style makes the ancient events accessible without overwhelming the beginner.

Designed with learners in mind, the edition includes helpful grammatical pointers, brief historical and geographical notes, and clickable maps that bring the ancient world to life. Classroom‑friendly references let teachers and students explore the surrounding context, while the text itself remains true to Eutropius’s original brevity. Listeners will gain a solid grasp of Rome’s major milestones, laying a strong foundation for deeper study of classical history.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (502K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2015-12-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

active 4th century Eutropius

active 4th century Eutropius

A late Roman official and historian, best known for a brisk, readable summary of Roman history that stayed popular for centuries. His work offered emperors and students alike a compact guide to Rome’s rise and rulers.

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