The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction, David M. Gwynn
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The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction

Author: David M. Gwynn

Narrator: Paul Woodson

Unabridged: 4 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Published: 12/18/2018

Genre: History - Ancient - Rome

Synopsis

The rise and fall of the Roman Republic occupies a special place in the history of Western civilization. From humble beginnings on the seven hills beside the Tiber, the city of Rome grew to dominate the ancient Mediterranean. Led by her senatorial aristocracy, Republican armies defeated Carthage and the successor kingdoms of Alexander the Great, and brought the surrounding peoples to east and west into the Roman sphere. Yet the triumph of the Republic was also its tragedy. In this Very Short Introduction, David M. Gwynn provides a fascinating introduction to the history of the Roman Republic and its literary and material sources, bringing to life the culture and society of Republican Rome and its ongoing significance within our modern world.

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