A Short History of Ancient Rome

By: Pascal Hughes

Narrated by: John Hopkins

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.

Combining impeccable research with riveting and action-packed storytelling, we follow the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of the Roman Empire, inviting readers to walk Rome’s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army, and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects.

In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twists and turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.

Great performance but book pacing/story was not on par

I enjoyed the listen for the first half of the book given me knowledge i didn’t have before. But once it got past Julius Caesar the book bounces around a lot making it hard to follow along and feels like it just give some information for informations sake