The Classical World

An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian

By: Robin Lane Fox

Narrated by: Derek Perkins

The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architecture, drama and epic, philosophy and politics - these are the foundations of Western civilization. In The Classical World, eminent classicist Robin Lane Fox brilliantly chronicles this vast sweep of history from Homer to the reign of Augustus. From the Peloponnesian War through the creation of Athenian democracy, from the turbulent empire of Alexander the Great to the creation of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity, Robin Lane Fox serves as our witty and trenchant guide. He introduces us to extraordinary heroes and horrific villains, great thinkers and blood-thirsty tyrants. Throughout this vivid tour of two of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known, we remain in the hands of a great master.

©2005 Robin Lane Fox (P)2021 Tantor

Great Listening Experience

A survey of about 900 years of the Greek and Roman world. Fox gives his judgements transparently often focusing on key moments during this time. The fall of the Roman Republic was the highlight for me. One thing that stands out is how different the classical past was to our times, and often not in a good way, yet many yearn for it, or so I read.

Magnificent

Disregard the one-star review below. The book is no gayer than it has to be.

Interesting and Informative

It covered a lot about the great ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, very cool book!

Excellent

Both Robin Lane Fox & Derek Perkins are outstanding. Mr. Fox is a well known & well respected historian. His research &writing are top of the line. And Derek Perkins is a wonderful narrator: his voice is clear and his pronunciation is excellent.

Homo-erotic classical history

Agenda driven manipulation of historical evidence to normalize an identity narrative . Conjecture rich plots.