
audiobook
This volume brings the sweep of Roman history to life by focusing on the individuals who shaped it. From the legendary founder Romulus through the emperors of the early empire, each chapter offers a concise portrait that blends ancient sources with modern scholarship. The author’s careful editing preserves the original flavor of the texts while smoothing out typographic quirks, making the stories both authentic and easy to follow.
The biographies illuminate the political intrigues, military exploits, and cultural milestones that defined Rome’s rise to dominance around the Mediterranean. While the narrative reaches the reign of Marcus Aurelius, later centuries are treated only in overview, providing a natural bridge toward the age of the Germanic kingdoms. Listeners will find a clear, engaging guide to Rome’s formative centuries—ideal for anyone curious about how a modest city became the cornerstone of Western civilization.
Language
de
Duration
~8 hours (504K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1817–1906
A 19th-century German historian and educator, he wrote lively history books meant to make the past approachable for young readers and general audiences. His work blends storytelling with broad surveys of Greek, Roman, and German history.
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