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How Rome Fell

Death of a Superpower

de Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrado por Derek Perkins ...

Completo

18 hora 28 minutos

In AD 200, the Roman Empire seemed unassailable, its vast territory accounting for most of the known world. By the end of the fifth century, Roman rule had vanished in western Europe and much of northern Africa, and only a shrunken Eastern Empire remained.This was a period of remarkable personalities, from the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius to emperors like Diocletian, who portrayed ... Leer más

$24.49 USD

In AD 200, the Roman Empire seemed unassailable, its vast territory accounting for most of the known world. By the end of the fifth century, Roman rule had vanished in western Europe and much of northern Africa, and only a shrunken Eastern Empire remained.This was a period of remarkable personalities, from the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius to emperors like Diocletian, who portrayed
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The Romans

A 2,000-Year History

de Edward J. Watts ...

Narrado por John Curless ...

Completo

29 hora 13 minutos

An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth centuryWhen we think of “ancient Romans” today, many picture the toga-clad figures of Cicero and Caesar, presiding over a republic, and then an empire, before seeing their world collapse at the hands of barbarians in the fifth century AD.The ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth centuryWhen we think of “ancient Romans” today, many picture the toga-clad figures of Cicero and Caesar, presiding over a republic, and then an empire, before seeing their world collapse at the hands of barbarians in the fifth century AD.The
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Ten Caesars

Roman Emperors from Augustus to Constantine

de Barry Strauss ...

Narrado por Arthur Morey ...

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12 hora 52 minutos

Bestselling classical historian Barry Strauss delivers “an exceptionally accessible history of the Roman Empire…much of Ten Caesars reads like a script for Game of Thrones” (The Wall Street Journal)****—a summation of three and a half centuries of the Roman Empire as seen through the lives of ten of the most important emperors, from Augustus to Constantine.In this essential and “enlightening” (The ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

Bestselling classical historian Barry Strauss delivers “an exceptionally accessible history of the Roman Empire…much of Ten Caesars reads like a script for Game of Thrones” (The Wall Street Journal)****—a summation of three and a half centuries of the Roman Empire as seen through the lives of ten of the most important emperors, from Augustus to Constantine.In this essential and “enlightening” (The
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The Story of Civilization Volume 2: The Medieval World

de Phillip Campbell ...

Narrado por Kevin Gallagher ...

Completo

8 hora 27 minutos

Children should not just read about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and storytelling ability together in tandem, to present history's greatest stories in a fresh and thrilling way.Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher continues the journey through history in this riveting reading of The Story of ... Leer más

$21.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Children should not just read about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and storytelling ability together in tandem, to present history's greatest stories in a fresh and thrilling way.Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher continues the journey through history in this riveting reading of The Story of
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A Rome of One's Own

The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire

de Emma Southon ...

Narrado por Danielle Cohen ...

Completo

14 hora 1 minutos

From the acclaimed author of A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum comes a wildly entertaining new history of Rome that uses the lives of twenty-one extraordinary women to upend our understanding of the ancient worldThe history of Rome has long been narrow and one-sided, essentially a history of “the Doing of Important Things.” It is a history of winning battles, passing laws, and “Having ... Leer más

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From the acclaimed author of A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum comes a wildly entertaining new history of Rome that uses the lives of twenty-one extraordinary women to upend our understanding of the ancient worldThe history of Rome has long been narrow and one-sided, essentially a history of “the Doing of Important Things.” It is a history of winning battles, passing laws, and “Having
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Caesar and Christ

A History of Roman Civilization and of Christianity from Their Beginnings to AD 325

de Will Durant ...

Narrado por Grover Gardner ...

Series Audiolibro 3 - The Story of Civilization
Completo

36 hora 31 minutos

The third volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, Caesar and Christ chronicles the history of Roman civilization and of Christianity from their beginnings to 325 AD. In this masterful work, listeners will learn about:- the Etruscan civilization of ancient Italy - the birth of the Roman Republic and the beginnings of Roman law - the great reigns of Caesar and Antony - the people of ... Leer más

$29.95 USD

The third volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, Caesar and Christ chronicles the history of Roman civilization and of Christianity from their beginnings to 325 AD. In this masterful work, listeners will learn about:- the Etruscan civilization of ancient Italy - the birth of the Roman Republic and the beginnings of Roman law - the great reigns of Caesar and Antony - the people of
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Rubicon

The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic

de Tom Holland ...

Narrado por Tom Holland ...

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14 hora 29 minutos

'The bloodstained drama of the last decades of the Roman republic... is told afresh with tremendous wit, narrative verve and insight''I owe a debt of gratitude to Tom Holland not just for reminding me of the great figures who bestrode the Roman world - Pompey and Crassus, Cato, Cicero and Caesar - but for explaining what it was that made Rome the greatest superpower the world has known, why it ... Leer más

$37.99 USD

'The bloodstained drama of the last decades of the Roman republic... is told afresh with tremendous wit, narrative verve and insight''I owe a debt of gratitude to Tom Holland not just for reminding me of the great figures who bestrode the Roman world - Pompey and Crassus, Cato, Cicero and Caesar - but for explaining what it was that made Rome the greatest superpower the world has known, why it
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Punic Wars

A History from Beginning to End

de Hourly History ...

Narrado por Matthew J. Chandler-Smith ...

Completo

1 horas 3 minutos

Discover the remarkable history of the Punic Wars...The Punic Wars, a series of three wars involving the Roman Republic and Carthage between 264 and 146 BCE, did much to shape the subsequent history of the world. These wars were among the most important of any fought in the ancient world and led directly to the power and reach of the later Roman Empire. One of these wars also saw the emergence of ... Leer más

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Discover the remarkable history of the Punic Wars...The Punic Wars, a series of three wars involving the Roman Republic and Carthage between 264 and 146 BCE, did much to shape the subsequent history of the world. These wars were among the most important of any fought in the ancient world and led directly to the power and reach of the later Roman Empire. One of these wars also saw the emergence of
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Augustus Caesar

A Life from Beginning to End

de Hourly History ...

Narrado por Stephen Paul Aulridge Jr ...

Completo

1 horas 1 minutos

Discover the remarkable life of Augustus Caesar...He was the first emperor of one of the greatest empires ever known to man. He commanded unmatched authority in the ancient world and was always one step ahead of his opponents. He had an intellect and a sharp wit that could cut down his foes just as easily as the steel of his sword. The life of Octavian—later known as Augustus—is so rich and full, ... Leer más

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Discover the remarkable life of Augustus Caesar...He was the first emperor of one of the greatest empires ever known to man. He commanded unmatched authority in the ancient world and was always one step ahead of his opponents. He had an intellect and a sharp wit that could cut down his foes just as easily as the steel of his sword. The life of Octavian—later known as Augustus—is so rich and full,
... Leer más
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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume I

de Edward Gibbon, David Timson ...

Narrado por David Timson ...

Completo

22 hora 39 minutos

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire has always maintained its initial appeal to both the general public and scholars alike. Its sheer scale is daunting, encompassing over a millennium of history, covering not merely the Western Empire from the days of the early emperors to its extinction in AD 476, but also the Eastern Empire, which lasted for another thousand years until the Turks vanquished ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire has always maintained its initial appeal to both the general public and scholars alike. Its sheer scale is daunting, encompassing over a millennium of history, covering not merely the Western Empire from the days of the early emperors to its extinction in AD 476, but also the Eastern Empire, which lasted for another thousand years until the Turks vanquished
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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. I

de Edward Gibbon ...

Narrado por Bernard Mayes ...

Completo

41 hora 29 minutos

Considered one of the finest historical works in the English language, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is lauded for its graceful, elegant prose style as much as for its epic scope. Remarkably accurate for its day, Gibbon's treatise holds a high place in the history of literature and remains an enduring subject of study.Gibbon's monumental work traces the history of more than thirteen ... Leer más

$39.95 USD

Considered one of the finest historical works in the English language, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is lauded for its graceful, elegant prose style as much as for its epic scope. Remarkably accurate for its day, Gibbon's treatise holds a high place in the history of literature and remains an enduring subject of study.Gibbon's monumental work traces the history of more than thirteen
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Wounds of Honour: Empire I

The gripping and unforgettable first book in the bestselling Empire series

de Anthony Riches ...

Narrado por Saul Reichlin ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Empire series
Completo

13 hora 32 minutos

Discover the iconic, bestselling Empire series today, beloved by readers around the world'Totally, utterly enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Riches is just as good as Bernard Cornwell' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A breathtaking saga' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'In Roman military fiction, Riches is at the top of the pyramid' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fresh, unpredictable, fascinating and exciting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐MEET MARCUS VALERIUS, THE LEG... ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Discover the iconic, bestselling Empire series today, beloved by readers around the world'Totally, utterly enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Riches is just as good as Bernard Cornwell' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A breathtaking saga' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'In Roman military fiction, Riches is at the top of the pyramid' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fresh, unpredictable, fascinating and exciting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐MEET MARCUS VALERIUS, THE LEG...
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Dynasty

The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar

de Tom Holland ...

Narrado por Derek Perkins ...

Completo

16 hora 5 minutos

Author and historian Tom Holland returns to his roots in Roman history and the audience he cultivated with Rubicon—his masterful, witty, brilliantly researched popular history of the fall of the Roman republic—with Dynasty, a luridly fascinating history of the reign of the first five Roman emperors.Dynasty continues Rubicon’s story, opening where that book ended: with the murder of Julius Caesar. ... Leer más

$24.95 USD

Author and historian Tom Holland returns to his roots in Roman history and the audience he cultivated with Rubicon—his masterful, witty, brilliantly researched popular history of the fall of the Roman republic—with Dynasty, a luridly fascinating history of the reign of the first five Roman emperors.Dynasty continues Rubicon’s story, opening where that book ended: with the murder of Julius Caesar.
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The Shadow of Vesuvius

A Life of Pliny

de Daisy Dunn ...

Narrado por Mike Grady ...

Completo

8 hora 34 minutos

When Pliny the Elder perished at Stabiae during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, he left behind an enormous compendium of knowledge, his thirty-seven-volume Natural History, and a teenaged nephew who revered him as a father. Grieving his loss, Pliny the Younger inherited the Elder’s notebooks―filled with pearls of wisdom―and his legacy. At its heart, The Shadow of Vesuvius is a literary ... Leer más

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When Pliny the Elder perished at Stabiae during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, he left behind an enormous compendium of knowledge, his thirty-seven-volume Natural History, and a teenaged nephew who revered him as a father. Grieving his loss, Pliny the Younger inherited the Elder’s notebooks―filled with pearls of wisdom―and his legacy. At its heart, The Shadow of Vesuvius is a literary
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Rome and Persia

The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry

de Adrian Goldsworthy ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

Completo

20 hora 25 minutos

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires
... Leer más
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Gallic Wars, The

de Julius Caesar ...

Narrado por Robert Brinkman ...

Completo

16 hora 29 minutos

During Julius Caesar’s reign over Rome, he fought and led in a number of large battles across the continent, seeking to expand the empire and unite the continent into one large dominion. For 9 years, his conquests took place against Germanic and Celtic people who opposed the Roman Empire. These battles were hard-fought and memorable, and Caesar took great effort to share the stories with the world ... Leer más

$13.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

During Julius Caesar’s reign over Rome, he fought and led in a number of large battles across the continent, seeking to expand the empire and unite the continent into one large dominion. For 9 years, his conquests took place against Germanic and Celtic people who opposed the Roman Empire. These battles were hard-fought and memorable, and Caesar took great effort to share the stories with the world
... Leer más
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Caesar’s Legion

The Epic Saga of Julius Caesar’s Elite Tenth Legion and the Armies of Rome

de Stephen Dando-Collins ...

Narrado por Stuart Langton ...

Completo

12 hora 19 minutos

Stephen Dando-Collins paints a vivid and definitive portrait of daily life in the Tenth Legion, following Caesar and his men along the blood-soaked fringes of the Empire. This unprecedented regimental history reveals countless previously unknown details about Roman military practices, Caesar’s conduct as a commander and his relationships with officers and legionnaires, and the daily routine and ... Leer más

$22.95 USD

Stephen Dando-Collins paints a vivid and definitive portrait of daily life in the Tenth Legion, following Caesar and his men along the blood-soaked fringes of the Empire. This unprecedented regimental history reveals countless previously unknown details about Roman military practices, Caesar’s conduct as a commander and his relationships with officers and legionnaires, and the daily routine and
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Germanic Tribes in Antiquity, The: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Peoples Who Spread across Europe

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Victoria Woodson ...

Completo

5 hora 45 minutos

Despite all the accomplishments and widespread victories and conquests that the ancient Romans accrued over the centuries, one of their most critical failures was the inability to subjugate Germany. Indeed, historians have singled out this one failure as central to the ultimate downfall of Rome, as the constant wars against the Germanic tribes and the need to defend the frontier on the Rhine ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Despite all the accomplishments and widespread victories and conquests that the ancient Romans accrued over the centuries, one of their most critical failures was the inability to subjugate Germany. Indeed, historians have singled out this one failure as central to the ultimate downfall of Rome, as the constant wars against the Germanic tribes and the need to defend the frontier on the Rhine
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Domination

The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Rise of Christianity

de Alice Roberts ...

Narrado por Alice Roberts ...

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12 hora 46 minutos

This is the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another.Who spread Christianity, how, and why? In her quest to find the answer, Professor Alice Roberts takes us on a gripping investigative journey. From a secluded valley in south Wales to the shores of Brittany; from the heart of the Roman Empire in a time of political turmoil to the ancient city of Corinth in the footsteps of the ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

This is the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another.Who spread Christianity, how, and why? In her quest to find the answer, Professor Alice Roberts takes us on a gripping investigative journey. From a secluded valley in south Wales to the shores of Brittany; from the heart of the Roman Empire in a time of political turmoil to the ancient city of Corinth in the footsteps of the
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Unification of Italy, The: The History of the Risorgimento and the Conflicts that Unified the Italian Nation

de Charles River Editors ...

Narrado por Colin Fluxman ...

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2 hora 40 minutos

In the 18th century, Italy was still divided into smaller states, but differently than during medieval times when the political entities were independent and were flourishing economic and cultural centers almost unrivaled in Europe. During the 18th century, all of them were submitted, in one way or another, to one of the greater hegemonic powers. This process of conquest and submission began ... Leer más

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In the 18th century, Italy was still divided into smaller states, but differently than during medieval times when the political entities were independent and were flourishing economic and cultural centers almost unrivaled in Europe. During the 18th century, all of them were submitted, in one way or another, to one of the greater hegemonic powers. This process of conquest and submission began
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Ancient History: A Concise Overview of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome: Including the Egyptian Mythology, the Byzantine Empire and the Roman Republic

de Eric Brown ...

Narrado por John B Leen ...

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5 hora 3 minutos

Explore the history and mythology of Egypt, Greece and Rome!*** Three books In 1 - Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome ***Ancient Egypt:Through exploring the ancient Egyptian ruins and tombs, we have been able to learn much about their way of life, views of the afterlife, religious beliefs, dynasties, invasions from foreign kingdoms, battle tactics, family, and more.In this book you will ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Explore the history and mythology of Egypt, Greece and Rome!*** Three books In 1 - Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome ***Ancient Egypt:Through exploring the ancient Egyptian ruins and tombs, we have been able to learn much about their way of life, views of the afterlife, religious beliefs, dynasties, invasions from foreign kingdoms, battle tactics, family, and more.In this book you will
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Suratevar Swari

de Babasaheb Purandare ...

Narrado por Babasaheb Purandare ...

Series Audiolibro 11 - Shivcharitra Kathan
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57 minutos

बहर्जी नाईकांनी सुरतेची माहिती तपशीलवार मिळवून आणली होती. तेथे खंडणी मिळणार हे दिसताच महाराजांनी सुरेतेची मोहिम आखली. सुरतेचा मुघल सुभेदार इनायतखान हा सुभेदार होता. महाराजांनी आपला वकील पाठवून खानाकडे खंडणीची मागणी केली. पण खानाला ही सारी चेष्टाच वाटत होती त्यानी उलटा निरोप पाठवला, आमच्याकडून तुम्हाला दंड हवाय? बोला कोणता दंड करू? निरोप ऐकताच महाराज संतापले आणि ते लगेच सुरतेवर चालून गेले. खान लढल ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

बहर्जी नाईकांनी सुरतेची माहिती तपशीलवार मिळवून आणली होती. तेथे खंडणी मिळणार हे दिसताच महाराजांनी सुरेतेची मोहिम आखली. सुरतेचा मुघल सुभेदार इनायतखान हा सुभेदार होता. महाराजांनी आपला वकील पाठवून खानाकडे खंडणीची मागणी केली. पण खानाला ही सारी चेष्टाच वाटत होती त्यानी उलटा निरोप पाठवला, आमच्याकडून तुम्हाला दंड हवाय? बोला कोणता दंड करू? निरोप ऐकताच महाराज संतापले आणि ते लगेच सुरतेवर चालून गेले. खान लढल
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Brief History of Rome & Italy 2 in 1, A

The Essential Guide to Italy’s Fascinating Past, from the Roman Empire to the Modern Day

de Dominic Haynes ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Archie G ...

Completo

8 hora 33 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Two Books. One Epic History.Dive into the fascinating history of Rome and Italy with this 2-in-1 book bundle, combining A Brief History of Rome and A Brief History of Italy into one essential volume. From the rise and fall of the mighty Roman Empire to Italy’s long journey through war, art, and unification, this book offers a clear, engaging, and ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Two Books. One Epic History.Dive into the fascinating history of Rome and Italy with this 2-in-1 book bundle, combining A Brief History of Rome and A Brief History of Italy into one essential volume. From the rise and fall of the mighty Roman Empire to Italy’s long journey through war, art, and unification, this book offers a clear, engaging, and
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Vergil

The Poets Life

de Sarah Ruden ...

Narrado por Suzanne Toren ...

Series series Ancient Lives
Completo

7 hora 9 minutos

A biography of Vergil, Rome’s greatest poet, by the acclaimed translator of the AeneidThe Aeneid stands as a towering work of Classical Roman literature and a gripping dramatization of the best and worst of human nature. In the process of creating this epic poem, Vergil (70–19 BCE) became the world’s first media celebrity, a living legend.But the real Vergil is a shadowy figure; we know that he ... Leer más

$16.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A biography of Vergil, Rome’s greatest poet, by the acclaimed translator of the AeneidThe Aeneid stands as a towering work of Classical Roman literature and a gripping dramatization of the best and worst of human nature. In the process of creating this epic poem, Vergil (70–19 BCE) became the world’s first media celebrity, a living legend.But the real Vergil is a shadowy figure; we know that he
... Leer más

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