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Pax: War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age
- Narrated by: Tom Holland
- Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins
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Publisher's Summary
'Holland, who co-hosts the podcast The Rest Is History, is at his best when having fun with Rome's bloody history' The Times
'A book for lovers of traditional, grand sweep narrative history' Sunday Times
The definitive history of Rome's golden age - antiquity's ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness
The Pax Romana has long been revered as a golden age. At its peak, the Roman Empire stretched from Scotland to Arabia, and contained perhaps a quarter of humanity. It was the wealthiest and most formidable state the world had yet seen.
Beginning in 69AD, a year that saw four Caesars in succession rule the empire, and ending some seven decades later with the death of Hadrian, Pax presents a dazzling history of Rome at the height of its power. From the gilded capital to realms beyond the frontier, historian Tom Holland portrays the Roman Empire in all its predatory glory. Vivid scene follows vivid scene: the destruction of Jerusalem and Pompeii, the building of the Colosseum and Hadrian's Wall, the conquests of Trajan. Vividly sketching the lives of Romans both ordinary and spectacular, from slaves to emperors, Holland demonstrates how Roman peace was the fruit of unprecedented military violence.
A stunning portrait of Rome's glory days, this is the epic history of the pax Romana.
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- Cain
- 09-07-2023
Excellent!
Another master piece by Tom Holland the master storyteller. History in narrative form brings the ancient world to life in one’s mind.
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- Anonymous
- 01-05-2024
Great tales of Rome
Really entertaining tales of the politics, places and private lives of the Romans. Intiguing history and great narration.
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- Justine Trpezanovski
- 12-11-2023
Could not put it down
From start to finish this was an enthralling book. Having Tom read his own material added to the story that was Rome.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-09-2023
Solid ending to a wonderful trilogy
Great to hear the author read his own book.
I really enjoyed the time spent in Pompeii.
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