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If you want to discover the history of the Roman Games, then pay attention...What were the Roman games? What was it like for gladiators in the arenas of ancient Rome? How thrilling was it to see chariot races on the Roman race track? Were the condemned really thrown to lions at the Circus Maximus? These are a few of the questions that will be explored in this audiobook. The Romans were known for their extensive civilization, but at the heart of Roman power was a penchant for the Roman games.

It is the translation of the famous book written by an officer of Julius Caesar that tells us about the war in Alexandria of 47 BC, and other episodes that happened immediately after the battle of Farsalo. The book belongs to the series of books that tell of Julius Caesar's wars.

It is probably the greatest story in all history: how the people in a tiny village on the Tiber River took over the entire known world of its day and developed brilliant literature, buildings, armies, roads, and laws that we still talk about thousands of years later. Discover the glorious history of Rome.

La obra trata de la vida del hombre que cambió la historia de Roma para siempre. La biografía de un jurista, escritor y reformista marcada principalmente por los logros, la codicia y la traición política y militar. La obra describe los episodios más relevantes y desconocidos de su vida y además traza una aproximación al entorno político, social, económico y cultural de la época.

The Roman Empire may have fallen thousands of years ago, but the lessons and the legacy left behind lives on to this day. From a tiny settlement on the banks of the Tiber River, Rome grew into a colossal, unstoppable force. At its peak, The Empire dominated the world from Europe, West Asia, North Africa, and many more territories. Never again would the world see such an influential power. In this epic narrative, History Brought Alive presents an intriguing dive into Roman history, legends, facts, myths and much more.

For hundreds of years, Palmyra’s wealth was a testament to its greatness, and its leaders displayed their political acumen by playing the middleman between the powerful Roman and Parthian Empires. As a result, the Palmyrenes built an eclectic culture that was as sophisticated as any of their contemporaries, but eventually the leadership of Palmyra overestimated their power and the greatness of their city quickly came crumbling down. One of the most significant females in late antiquity was Zenobia, who for just a few short years in the late 3rd century CE ruled the wealthy Palmyra.

Have you ever wondered about the legendary Roman Gods that have been documented and portrayed across different media? Do you know what mythology says about them and who they were, really? The mysterious Roman Gods and Ancient Roman Heroes have been explained clearly and completely in this audiobook. For the lovers of ancient mythology, this audiobook brings valuable insights into Roman mythology, ancient history, and much more. The audiobook provides valuable insight into the polytheistic religion of Ancient Rome and gives an in-depth knowledge about Roman culture.

The fighting between the Romans and Jews in the first century CE, brought about some of the most important events in Jewish history. The Roman siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE, resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, a disaster that would eventually prove both permanent and catastrophic since it was never rebuilt.

According to tradition, the Roman Republic came into being in 509 BC, following the overthrow of the monarchy, and it ended in 27 BC, when Augustus became the first emperor. During this period of nearly 500 years, Rome grew from a relatively small Italian city to a superpower that dominated the entire Mediterranean world, but the Roman Republic was characterized by an interminable internal power struggle between the aristocratic and populist factions (the Optimates and Populares) for control of the state and the distribution of its wealth.

Nerone è uno degli imperatori romani più noti al grande pubblico. Accusato fin dai tempi antichi di essere il responsabile del grande incendio che devastò Roma nel 64 d.C., nel corso dei secoli è diventato uno dei personaggi più negativi della storia: assassino sanguinario, esteta volubile, uomo assetato di potere, schiavo delle passioni, schiacciato dal peso di una madre troppo opprimente... Gli storici cristiani arrivarono perfino a descriverlo come l'Anticristo. Ma siamo sicuri che le cose siano andate così? Cosa sappiamo davvero di Nerone oggi al di là degli stereotipi?

No other civilization in human history has fascinated the world quite like the Roman Empire. On the battlefield, the Romans were a force the world had never seen before, an unparalleled war machine that could sweep through cities and absorb entire countries into its borders. At the heart of it all was Rome, the epicenter of the world. But what was it really like to live there? Where did the common Roman person live? What were the Roman games really like? From the streets to the senate to the games, this is what life was like in ancient Rome.

Si quiere descubrir la fascinante historia de la guerra de las Galias, continúe leyendo...Mientras Roma se llenaba de comerciantes, artesanos, esclavos y familias ricas de comerciantes, sus políticos luchaban por mantener las propiedades democráticas fundamentales del gobierno republicano. Las reglas se doblegaban y rompían, políticos y votantes eran sobornados y engañados, hasta que finalmente, el poder de Roma cayó en manos del único hombre que podía reunir el respeto y la lealtad del mundialmente famoso ejército romano.

En la imaginación popular, Atila el Huno es uno de los líderes más bárbaros de la historia. Sus guerreros tienen la reputación de ser despiadados, crueles y estar sedientos de sangre. Además, se cree que los hunos son salvajes carentes de cualquier sentido de cultura civilizada.

Si quiere descubrir la cautivadora vida de Aníbal Barca, siga leyendo...Uno de los nombres más emblemáticos de un brillante estratega militar es Aníbal. Fue el legendario general cartaginés quien marchara con elefantes sobre los nevados Alpes y se enfrentó a Roma, en ese momento el creciente poder en Europa. Superó a los mejores estrategas que Roma tenía para ofrecer y se apostó dos veces frente a las puertas de Roma con su ejército.

Would you like to learn about daily life in ancient Rome, but find conventional history books a bit boring? Would you like a more entertaining way to learn about Roman history, from the Republic to the Empire? We have a look at Roman sanitation, medicine, education, wine, sex, bathing, dining, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system, and public health from an accessible, non-academic perspective in this book, as well as looking at some of the perils or downsides in these advances in civilization. We discuss the developments in these aspects of daily life.

Comparado con los gobernantes anteriores, Julio César y Augusto, el nombre no resuena con la misma fama y pomposidad. Shakespeare no escribió ninguna obra sobre Tiberio; su nombre no resuena en los libros de historia con la misma asombrosa prominencia. Incluso sus sucesores, Calígula y Nerón, son más famosos que él. De hecho, Tiberio difícilmente puede ser llamado famoso en todo caso. La historia lo conoce más por su infamia.

Marc Aurèle restera dans l'histoire comme un homme aux multiples facettes : l'empereur, le philosophe et le guerrier. Un homme d'exception qui gouverna l'Empire romain à son apogée, au IIe siècle de notre ère, et qui cultiva la philosophie depuis son plus jeune âge. Peut-on devenir empereur tout en étant stoïcien ?

Hazañas de fuerza e ingenio, monstruos, magia, intervenciones divinas y figuras míticas que superan problemas imposibles: todas estas cosas aparecen en este libro. Los mitos romanos que contiene esta colección vuelven a la vida para que sus detalles sean mucho más que un conjunto de datos aburridos. Este libro no solo le ofrece historias fascinantes para su disfrute, sino también conocimientos impresionantes sobre historia.

O audiolivro Grécia e Roma é uma excelente porta de entrada para o ouvinte conhecer a Antiguidade Clássica, que tanta influência teve, e ainda tem, na civilização ocidental. A obra segue uma sequência clara e trata de aspectos essenciais a respeito do período, dando destaque aos elementos que permanecem importantes nos dias de hoje. Nenhuma formação educacional e cultural está completa sem o conhecimento da trajetória e das heranças dos antigos gregos e romanos.

La tradición afirma que el poder de Roma se sustentaba principalmente en sus legiones, que sus ciudadanos temían al mar y que estos solo abandonaban su tierra cuando no quedaba alternativa. Nada más lejos de la realidad. Roma fue también un gran imperio marítimo, y lo demostró imponiéndose a todos sus enemigos hasta dominar los mares y cursos fluviales. Su prosperidad se cimentó en buena parte en su hegemonía militar en los mares durante siglos, donde lucharon contra cartagineses, egipcios, seléucidas o macedonios entre otros.