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Roma
- The Novel of Ancient Rome
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- Duración: 22 h y 3 m
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The Lions of Al-Rassan
- De: Guy Gavriel Kay
- Narrado por: Euan Morton
- Duración: 19 h y 39 m
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The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded. The Asharite empire has splintered into decadent city-states led by warring petty kings. King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, aided always by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan - poet, diplomat, soldier - until a summer afternoon of savage brutality changes their relationship forever.
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Lots of drama
- De Kat Hooper en 10-12-12
De: Guy Gavriel Kay
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Fire from Heaven
- A Novel of Alexander the Great
- De: Mary Renault
- Narrado por: Roger May
- Duración: 18 h y 33 m
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Alexander's beauty, strength and defiance were apparent from birth, but his boyhood honed those gifts into the makings of a king. His mother, Olympias, and his father, King Philip of Macedon, fought each other for their son's loyalty, teaching Alexander politics and vengeance from the cradle. His love for the youth Hephaistion taught him trust, while Aristotle's tutoring provoked his mind and Homer's Iliad fuelled his aspirations.
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Renewed Pleasure
- De James en 01-28-15
De: Mary Renault
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Cleopatra's Daughter
- A Novel
- De: Michelle Moran
- Narrado por: Wanda McCaddon
- Duración: 11 h y 52 m
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The marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of the greatest love stories of all time, a tale of unbridled passion with earth-shaking political consequences. Feared and hunted by the powers in Rome, the lovers choose to die by their own hands as the triumphant armies of Antony's vengeful rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. Their three orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome; only two---the 10-year-old twins Selene and Alexander---survive the journey.
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A pretty engaging story
- De Annette en 12-23-09
De: Michelle Moran
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The King’s Gambit
- De: John Maddox Roberts
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 7 h y 8 m
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In this Edgar Award-nominated mystery, John Maddox Roberts takes listeners back to a Rome filled with violence and evil. Vicious gangs ruled the streets of Crassus and Pompey, routinely preying on plebeian and patrician alike. So the garroting of a lowly ex-slave and the disembowelment of a foreign merchant in the dangerous Subura district seemed of little consequence to the Roman hierarchy.
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Great start to a series
- De P. Johnson en 09-21-17
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Hero of Rome
- De: Douglas Jackson
- Narrado por: Cornelius Garrett
- Duración: 11 h y 15 m
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The Roman grip on Britain is weakening. Emperor Nero has turned his face away from this far-flung outpost. The Druids are on the rise, spreading seeds of rebellion among the British tribes. Roman cruelty and exploitation has angered their British subjects. The warrior queen Boudicca will lead the tribes to war. Standing against the rising tide of Boudicca's rebellion is Roman Tribune, Gaius Valerius Verrens, Commander of the veteran legions at Colonia.
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Good story, well told and well read
- De Mike Varley en 10-01-14
De: Douglas Jackson
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The Songs of the Kings
- De: Barry Unsworth
- Narrado por: Andrew Sachs
- Duración: 9 h y 8 m
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A thoroughly modern tale of politics, spin-doctoring, and media manipulation. As the harsh wind holds the Greek fleet trapped in the straits at Aulis, frustration and political impotence turn into a desire for the blood of a young and innocent woman - blood that will appease the gods and allow the troops to set sail. And when Iphigeneia, Agamemnon's beloved daughter, is brought to the coast under false pretences, it looks as if the ships will soon be on their way.
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The politics of power haven't changed.
- De susan en 12-06-12
De: Barry Unsworth
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The Shadow Women
- De: Angela Elwell Hunt
- Narrado por: various
- Duración: 16 h y 38 m
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Best-selling author Angela Elwell Hunt traces the life of Moses as seen through the eyes of three women: his adoptive mother, his sister, and his wife. This is a stunning recreation of a Biblical era and a faithful servant of God.
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The Shadow Women
- De Sandi en 12-01-07
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Dragon's Child
- The King Arthur Trilogy, Book 1
- De: M. K. Hume
- Narrado por: Steven Crossley
- Duración: 18 h y 25 m
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The future of Britain is at stake. In the turbulent times of the Dark Ages, the despotic Uther Pendragon, High King of Celtic Britain, is nearing death, and his kingdom is being torn apart by the squabbling of minor kings. But only one man can bring the Celts together as a nation and restore peace - King Arthur. Artorex (Arthur) doesn't yet seem like the great man he will grow into. We meet him as a shy, subservient twelve-year-old living in the foster home of Lord Ector, who took in Artorex as a babe to protect him from murderous kin.
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A Dry, Dull Tale, Marred in "Realism"
- De Steven en 09-21-15
De: M. K. Hume
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Battle of Kings
- De: M. K. Hume
- Narrado por: Steven Crossley
- Duración: 17 h y 31 m
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In the town of Segontium a wild storm washes a fugitive ashore. He brutally rapes the granddaughter of the ruler of the Deceangli tribe, leaving her to bear his son, Myrddion Merlinus (Merlin). Spurned as a demon seed, the child is raised by his grandmother and, as soon as he turns nine, he is apprenticed to a skilled alchemist who hones the boy’s remarkable gift of prophecy. Meanwhile, the High King of the Britons, Vortigern, is rebuilding the ancient fortress at Dinas Emrys.
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Underrated book author and narrator!
- De Zachary en 04-15-22
De: M. K. Hume
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Black Wolves
- De: Kate Elliott
- Narrado por: Richard Ferrone
- Duración: 28 h y 40 m
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He lost his honor long ago. Captain Kellas was lauded as the king's most faithful servant until the day he failed in his duty. Dismissed from service, his elite regiment disbanded, he left the royal palace and took up another life. Now a battle brews within the palace that threatens to reveal deadly secrets and spill over into open war. The king needs a loyal soldier to protect him. Can a disgraced man ever be trusted?"
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Very engaging. Can't wait for book 2
- De Claudia Alderman en 01-15-16
De: Kate Elliott
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Across the Nightingale Floor
- Tales of the Otori, Book One
- De: Lian Hearn
- Narrado por: Kevin Gray, Aiko Nakasone
- Duración: 8 h y 25 m
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A tour-de-force novel set in ancient Japan filled with passion, fantasy, and feuding warlords. The first volume in the highly anticipated Tales of the Otori trilogy.
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Wonderful epic story
- De Jody R. Nathan en 10-04-03
De: Lian Hearn
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Dominus
- De: Steven Saylor
- Narrado por: John Curless
- Duración: 20 h y 11 m
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A.D. 165: The empire of Rome has reached its pinnacle. Universal peace - the Pax Roma - reigns from Britannia to Egypt, from Gaul to Greece. Marcus Aurelius, as much a philosopher as he is an emperor, oversees a golden age in the city of Rome. The ancient Pinarius family and their workshop of artisans embellish the richest and greatest city on earth with gilded statues and towering marble monuments. Art and reason flourish. But history does not stand still. The years to come bring wars, plagues, fires, and famines. The best emperors in history are succeeded by some of the worst.
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Excellent conclusion to the Trilogy
- De John f. Mc Cullagh en 07-26-21
De: Steven Saylor
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The Seven Wonders
- A Novel of the Ancient World
- De: Steven Saylor
- Narrado por: Stephen Plunkett
- Duración: 12 h y 16 m
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USA Today hails Steven Saylor as a “modern master of historical fiction.” Rich in intrigue and period detail, his novels set in ancient Rome have garnered acclaim the world over. A prequel to his epic Roma Sub Rosa series, The Seven Wonders follows series star Gordianus the Finder as an 18-year-old traveling the Mediterranean to witness the wonders of that fabled age. At each stop, the young investigator finds a beguiling mystery that pushes his powers of deduction to the limit.
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Interesting History, Not much of a story
- De Mark en 08-10-12
De: Steven Saylor
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Imperium
- A Novel of Ancient Rome
- De: Robert Harris
- Narrado por: Simon Jones
- Duración: 12 h y 40 m
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When Tiro, the confidential secretary (and slave) of a Roman senator, opens the door to a terrified stranger on a cold November morning, he sets in motion a chain of events that will eventually propel his master into one of the most suspenseful courtroom dramas in history.
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Engrossing read
- De Everett Leiter en 08-16-07
De: Robert Harris
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The Throne of Caesar
- De: Steven Saylor
- Narrado por: John Curless
- Duración: 14 h y 37 m
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It's Rome, 44 BC, and the Ides of March are approaching. Julius Caesar has been appointed dictator for life by the Roman Senate. Having pardoned his remaining enemies and rewarded his friends, Caesar is now preparing to leave Rome with his army to fight the Parthian Empire. Gordianus the Finder, after decades of investigating crimes and murders involving the powerful, has set aside enough that he's been raised to the Equestrian rank and has firmly and finally retired. On the morning of March 10th, though, he's first summoned to meet with Cicero and then with Caesar himself.
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Oh, How Disappointing!
- De Gillian en 03-01-18
De: Steven Saylor
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Wrath of the Furies
- A Novel of the Ancient World
- De: Steven Saylor
- Narrado por: Stephen Plunkett
- Duración: 12 h y 5 m
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In 88 BC, it seems as if the entire ancient world is at war. In the west, the Italian states are rebelling against Rome; in the east, Mithridates is marching through and conquering the Roman Asian provinces. Even in the relatively calm Alexandria, a coup has brought a new pharaoh to power and chaos to the streets. The young Gordianus is waiting out the chaos in Alexandria with Bethesda when he gets a cryptic message from his former tutor and friend, Antipater.
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Terrible reading hurts the story
- De SCar7 en 11-06-15
De: Steven Saylor
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Pompeii
- A Novel
- De: Robert Harris
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 10 h y 4 m
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All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman empire’s richest citizens are relaxing in their luxurious villas, enjoying the last days of summer. The world’s largest navy lies peacefully at anchor in Misenum. The tourists are spending their money in the seaside resorts of Baiae, Herculaneum, and Pompeii. But the carefree lifestyle and gorgeous weather belie an impending cataclysm, and only one man is worried.
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We know the ending
- De Charles en 12-02-03
De: Robert Harris
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Dominus
- De: Steven Saylor
- Narrado por: John Curless
- Duración: 20 h y 11 m
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A.D. 165: The empire of Rome has reached its pinnacle. Universal peace - the Pax Roma - reigns from Britannia to Egypt, from Gaul to Greece. Marcus Aurelius, as much a philosopher as he is an emperor, oversees a golden age in the city of Rome. The ancient Pinarius family and their workshop of artisans embellish the richest and greatest city on earth with gilded statues and towering marble monuments. Art and reason flourish. But history does not stand still. The years to come bring wars, plagues, fires, and famines. The best emperors in history are succeeded by some of the worst.
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Excellent conclusion to the Trilogy
- De John f. Mc Cullagh en 07-26-21
De: Steven Saylor
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The Seven Wonders
- A Novel of the Ancient World
- De: Steven Saylor
- Narrado por: Stephen Plunkett
- Duración: 12 h y 16 m
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USA Today hails Steven Saylor as a “modern master of historical fiction.” Rich in intrigue and period detail, his novels set in ancient Rome have garnered acclaim the world over. A prequel to his epic Roma Sub Rosa series, The Seven Wonders follows series star Gordianus the Finder as an 18-year-old traveling the Mediterranean to witness the wonders of that fabled age. At each stop, the young investigator finds a beguiling mystery that pushes his powers of deduction to the limit.
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Interesting History, Not much of a story
- De Mark en 08-10-12
De: Steven Saylor
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Imperium
- A Novel of Ancient Rome
- De: Robert Harris
- Narrado por: Simon Jones
- Duración: 12 h y 40 m
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When Tiro, the confidential secretary (and slave) of a Roman senator, opens the door to a terrified stranger on a cold November morning, he sets in motion a chain of events that will eventually propel his master into one of the most suspenseful courtroom dramas in history.
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Engrossing read
- De Everett Leiter en 08-16-07
De: Robert Harris
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The Throne of Caesar
- De: Steven Saylor
- Narrado por: John Curless
- Duración: 14 h y 37 m
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It's Rome, 44 BC, and the Ides of March are approaching. Julius Caesar has been appointed dictator for life by the Roman Senate. Having pardoned his remaining enemies and rewarded his friends, Caesar is now preparing to leave Rome with his army to fight the Parthian Empire. Gordianus the Finder, after decades of investigating crimes and murders involving the powerful, has set aside enough that he's been raised to the Equestrian rank and has firmly and finally retired. On the morning of March 10th, though, he's first summoned to meet with Cicero and then with Caesar himself.
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Oh, How Disappointing!
- De Gillian en 03-01-18
De: Steven Saylor
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Wrath of the Furies
- A Novel of the Ancient World
- De: Steven Saylor
- Narrado por: Stephen Plunkett
- Duración: 12 h y 5 m
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In 88 BC, it seems as if the entire ancient world is at war. In the west, the Italian states are rebelling against Rome; in the east, Mithridates is marching through and conquering the Roman Asian provinces. Even in the relatively calm Alexandria, a coup has brought a new pharaoh to power and chaos to the streets. The young Gordianus is waiting out the chaos in Alexandria with Bethesda when he gets a cryptic message from his former tutor and friend, Antipater.
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Terrible reading hurts the story
- De SCar7 en 11-06-15
De: Steven Saylor
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Pompeii
- A Novel
- De: Robert Harris
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 10 h y 4 m
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All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman empire’s richest citizens are relaxing in their luxurious villas, enjoying the last days of summer. The world’s largest navy lies peacefully at anchor in Misenum. The tourists are spending their money in the seaside resorts of Baiae, Herculaneum, and Pompeii. But the carefree lifestyle and gorgeous weather belie an impending cataclysm, and only one man is worried.
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We know the ending
- De Charles en 12-02-03
De: Robert Harris
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Raiders of the Nile
- A Novel of the Ancient World
- De: Steven Saylor
- Narrado por: James Langton
- Duración: 11 h y 26 m
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In Egypt during the late Roman Republic, the young Gordianus finds himself involved in a raid to steal the golden Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great....
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A "diferent trek" for Saylor's Gordianus,
- De W. Mahoney en 05-01-18
De: Steven Saylor
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EMPEROR: The Gates of Rome, Book 1 (Unabridged)
- De: Conn Iggulden
- Narrado por: Robert Glenister
- Duración: 13 h y 7 m
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On a small estate just outside Rome in the first century BC, two boys become blood brothers, little imagining the extraordinary future that lies before them. As friends and rivals, Gaius and Marcus are destined to find lasting fame.
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thin characterizations, focus on fights and battle
- De jessica en 09-04-12
De: Conn Iggulden
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A Pillar of Iron
- A Novel of Ancient Rome
- De: Taylor Caldwell
- Narrado por: Simon Mattacks, Cassandra Campbell
- Duración: 33 h y 9 m
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From his birth in 106 BC in the hill town of Arpinum, Cicero, the educated son of a wealthy member of the equestrian order, is destined for greatness. From his tumultuous family life to his tenuous alliance with Julius Caesar to a fateful love affair with the Roman empress Livia and, finally, to the political role that will make him a target of powerful enemies, A Pillar of Iron is the story of Cicero's legacy as one the greatest influences on Western civilization.
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great story
- De Theresa en 02-01-20
De: Taylor Caldwell
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The First Man in Rome
- De: Colleen McCullough
- Narrado por: David Ogden Stiers
- Duración: 6 h
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In the first century B.C. at the height of the Roman Republic, two men set their sights on becoming the First Man - the Roman more respected than any other. Marius, a heroic man of strength and means, lacks the noble blood to contend for the First Man, but overcomes his common status when he marries into the patrician house of Caesar. Sulla, a pleasure-seeking aristocrat without money of his own, is transformed by his ambitions into a fierce and daring warrior. Together the two men will shape history as they are thrust into a raging storm....
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MASSACRE! DON'T BUY ABRIGED BOOKS!
- De R. L. Roeck en 01-28-14
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I Am Rome
- A Novel of Julius Caesar
- De: Santiago Posteguillo
- Narrado por: Dan Bittner
- Duración: 17 h y 39 m
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Rome, 77 B.B. The corrupt Senator Dolabella is about to go on trial for his crimes. But Dolabella owns the jury. He’s hired the best lawyers in the city. And he’s very willing to use violence against those who oppose him. In all of Rome, no man dares accept the role of prosecutor—until, against all odds, an unknown twenty-three-year-old steps out to lead the case, defend the people of the city, and defy the power of the ruling elite. That lawyer’s name is Gaius Julius Caesar.
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Grass Crown
- De: Colleen McCullough
- Narrado por: F. Murray Abraham
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The magnificent glory of Republican Rome is threatened when a struggle for power erupts among the men who shaped its hard-won peace. At its center are two extraordinary leaders: Gaius Marius, the general who saved Rome from Barbarian invasions, desperately trying to extend his reign for a prophesied and unprecedented seventh term as Consul; and Lucius Cornelius Sulla, once Marius' most trusted right-hand man, now a dangerous rival hungry for his own taste of political success.
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Warning Terrible Abridgement
- De NewJerseyThomas en 11-27-11
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I, Claudius
- De: Robert Graves
- Narrado por: Nelson Runger
- Duración: 16 h y 47 m
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Here is one of the best historical novels ever written. Lame, stammering Claudius, once a major embarrassment to the imperial family and now emperor of Rome, writes an eyewitness account of the reign of the first four Caesars: the noble Augustus and his cunning wife, Livia; the reptilian Tiberius; the monstrous Caligula; and finally old Claudius himself. Filled with poisonings, betrayal, and shocking excesses, I Claudius is history that rivals the most exciting contemporary fiction.
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Unsurpassed, addictive brilliance
- De Chris en 06-09-09
De: Robert Graves
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The King’s Gambit
- De: John Maddox Roberts
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 7 h y 8 m
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In this Edgar Award-nominated mystery, John Maddox Roberts takes listeners back to a Rome filled with violence and evil. Vicious gangs ruled the streets of Crassus and Pompey, routinely preying on plebeian and patrician alike. So the garroting of a lowly ex-slave and the disembowelment of a foreign merchant in the dangerous Subura district seemed of little consequence to the Roman hierarchy.
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Great start to a series
- De P. Johnson en 09-21-17
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Caesar
- De: Colleen McCullough
- Narrado por: Michael York
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It is 54 B.C. Gaius Julius Caesar is sweeping through Gaul. While his victories in the name of Rome are epic, the conservative leaders of the Republic are not pleased -- they are terrified. Where will the boundless ambition of Rome's most brilliant soldier stop? He must be destroyed before he can overthrow the government and install himself as Dictator.
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Not "Abridged" but "BUTCHERED!"
- De Charles en 12-21-10
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Exile
- The Last Roman, Book 1
- De: B.K. Greenwood
- Narrado por: Peter Noble
- Duración: 10 h y 7 m
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Some debts you cannot repay, even if you live forever. Seasoned imperial officer Marcus Sempronius Gracchus leads the 9th Roman Legion into a bloody battle against a fierce barbarian tribe. It's a battle he won't survive. When he awakens three days later, clawing his way from a shallow grave, Marcus must face the reality of his new existence. He will never see the afterlife...but that won't stop him from dying time and again over the next 2,000 years.
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An interesting twist on a variety of storylines
- De Chris D. en 05-10-22
De: B.K. Greenwood
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Daughter of Rome
- De: Tessa Afshar
- Narrado por: Pilar Witherspoon
- Duración: 11 h y 16 m
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When the daughter of a prominent Roman general meets a disinherited Jewish immigrant, neither one can dream of God's plan to transform them into the most influential couple of the early church. Nor can they anticipate the mountains that will threaten to bury them. Their courtship unwittingly shadowed by murder and betrayal, Priscilla and Aquila slowly work to build a community of believers, while their lives grow increasingly complicated thanks to a shaggy dog, a mysterious runaway, and a ruthless foe desperate for love.
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Painful
- De Maria en 02-20-20
De: Tessa Afshar
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The Pillars of Rome
- Republic, Book 1
- De: Jack Ludlow
- Narrado por: David Thorpe
- Duración: 13 h y 37 m
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Two boys appeal to the famed Roman oracle for a glimpse into their future, and the Sybil draws an omen of death. As they flee from the cave in fear, Aulus and Lucius make an oath of loyalty until death - one that will be tested in the years to come. Thirty years on and Aulus, now Rome's most successful general, faces his toughest battle. Barbarian rebels have captured his wife and are demanding the withdrawal of Roman legions from their land. It is unthinkable for Aulus to agree, and he fears she must be forfeit for Rome.
De: Jack Ludlow
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Roma
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- Louis G Stephens
- 11-23-19
A Epic story spanning the ages.
I loved it. It begins with Roman myth and ends with rule of Augustus. You get the feel of being there and seeing all historical events take place. The story breaths life into history.
The reading was excellent.
I recommend it to all that love history.
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- Robert
- 03-26-08
Good listen
Not the most complex of narratives but keeps your attention and has a good flow, some good classic roman stories and myths brought to life in a compelling way
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- Anonymous User
- 02-15-22
Steven Saylor has another Roman triumph! (And it’s no mystery)
I have enjoyed all his Roma Sub Rosa mysteries and especially A Twist at the End but this epic historical novel shot to the top of my favorite books of his. By weaving a twisting family linage into the first half of the history of Rome (from hunter/gathers to dawn of the emperors) he gives a fascinating and cogent look at not just the history of Rome but the nature of history itself. A great read!
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- MumsyK
- 05-01-12
Fabulous!!! So good I listened twice!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
YES!! I completely recommend this to any of my friends who enjoy history.
What did you like best about this story?
I loved how all of Romes history could be tied in by following a heirloom. (It's just extra awesome it's a penis pendant.)
What about John Lee’s performance did you like?
His voice is just perfect!
Who was the most memorable character of Roma and why?
Probably the Fascinus, even though it's not really a character. It's the penis with wings pendant that the family passes down from generation to generation.
Any additional comments?
While listening to this I felt as if I knew the Potitius & Pinarius families. Fabulously written!
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- BogKid
- 03-24-08
Rome must have been more exciting than this.
Having recently enyoyed Ken Follett's "World Without End", I figured, "Let's see what living in ancient Rome was like."
I found some of Saylor's explanations for many myths, gods, and legends as originating from ignorance, over-interpretation, and sometimes, just plain chicanery most amusing. My problem with the book, and what has frankly stopped me part of the way through, is the writing. It is so simplistic that I felt I was reading a children's book -- or at least a young adult's book.
Mildly interesting but numbingly simplistic -- just not enough excitement in Roma.
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- Gmobox
- 04-15-21
Fascinating!
From beginning to end, I was intrigued by the story and the history of how it all started. If you enjoy the history of Rome , this book is for you.
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- Jobyna B. McGee
- 08-12-13
Spoiled by James Michener
Is there anything you would change about this book?
Perhaps I am spoiled by James Michener, but I don't get the word pictures that describe people and things in as much depth as I had hoped. However, it was a good "read" in terms of understanding the times. It sped through history and lacked the sense of depth at any particular part of it that would have made it more "real" to me.
Would you recommend Roma to your friends? Why or why not?
Oh, if someone wanted company on a long commute, or was bored, it would have value, but as to learning something from it, not so much.
What aspect of John Lee’s performance would you have changed?
I don't know. Maybe just more substance to the characters? I didn't get to know or like any of them.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
No
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- ELS
- 09-09-16
Beginning is great
The imaginative opening story of the salt traders is masterful. I won't reveal the end, but I found it a bit contrived.
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- Timothy
- 02-11-13
Outstanding but over-ambitious for a single novel
This is an outstanding, well-written and fascinating book with a perfect narration by John Lee. The only thing that is frustrating about it is that it tries to cover too much in a single volume. It would have been much better as a series of as many as ten novels. The material is there, and the author is easily up to the task: The characters, background, dialog, exposition and everything else are all wonderful. But as soon as you get familiar with a group of characters the story suddenly moves on a hundred years and you have to get used to another group. After every little episode I had the feeling of being short-changed.
In a way, it's more like a historical docu-drama than a novel. But that's not quite right either, because it really does have the quality of a novel; or rather, of a series of frustratingly unfinished novels. This feeling gets heightened towards the end, where I started to get the feeling that the author was getting a little tired of the project. The whole story of Julius Caesar and his murder was much too perfunctory, with much less introduction and background than many of the other episodes.
This is a good book and I'm not sorry I read it,but it could have been much, much better. And that's a pity.
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- Hunt
- 04-19-18
Best novel on Rome I've ever read, now listened to
Narrator was great, funny, that as he's English, all the Roman rabble was in cockney
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