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The Classical World

An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian

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The Classical World

By: Robin Lane Fox
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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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 Ancient Europe Greece Rome Ancient History Mythology Classics Ancient Greece Italy Greek Mythology Middle Ages Witty Africa
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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.

Great Listening Experience

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

Magnificent

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

Interesting and Informative

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

Homo-erotic classical history

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