A Short History of Ancient Rome by Pascal HughesMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This audiobook works very well as an introduction to ancient Rome. The author didn’t simply list important dates and names, but he added some narrative description to each entry, to help the reader feel immersed in the subject. This also helps us relate to the Romans as humans with many of the same ups and downs as we have.
The organization of the book was very clear and helpful, starting with the earliest myths and history of Rome and moving forward through the republic and to the fall of the empire in the fifth century.
History is my cup of tea, and although I have already read much on Rome, this was a nice refresher.
John Hopkins narrates the audiobook with a lot of skill. His deep, serious, English voice was a good choice.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity to listen to and review this book. The book was published on November 11, 2025.
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