The History of Rome - All 5 Volumes in One Edition (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Rome's Rise, Republic in Crisis, Punic Wars, and the Road to CaesarBy Theodor Mommsen
Length101h 16m
About this audiobook
The History of Rome - All 5 Volumes in One Edition is a monumental narrative of Rome's rise from archaic community to Mediterranean dominion, culminating in the crisis of the Republic. Mommsen combines political history, constitutional analysis, military narrative, and social interpretation with a prose style at once dramatic, incisive, and polemical. Written within the great nineteenth-century tradition of scientific historiography, the work is grounded in philology, law, and epigraphy, yet it reads with the force of a tragic epic about power, citizenship, and institutional decay. Theodor Mommsen, one of the greatest classical scholars of modern Europe, was a German historian, jurist, and epigraphist whose mastery of Roman law and inscriptions profoundly shaped his interpretation of antiquity. His liberal political commitments, sharpened by the revolutions of 1848 and the debates over national unity, informed his admiration for energetic statesmanship and his searching critique of oligarchic stagnation. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1902, he brought scholarly rigor and literary authority together with unusual brilliance. This edition is indispensable for readers seeking both a classic account of Roman history and a landmark in historical writing. Though some judgments reflect its age, Mommsen's intelligence, range, and narrative power remain compelling, making the work essential for students of Rome, historiography, and political civilization.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length101 hrs 16 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Volume I: The Period Anterior to the Abolition of the Monarchy (pt. 1)
7Volume I: The Period Anterior to the Abolition of the Monarchy (pt. 2)
8Volume I: The Period Anterior to the Abolition of the Monarchy (pt. 3)
9Volume I: The Period Anterior to the Abolition of the Monarchy (pt. 4)
10Volume I: The Period Anterior to the Abolition of the Monarchy (pt. 5)
11Volume II: From the Abolition of the Monarchy in Rome to the Union of Italy (pt. 1)
12Volume II: From the Abolition of the Monarchy in Rome to the Union of Italy (pt. 2)
13Volume II: From the Abolition of the Monarchy in Rome to the Union of Italy (pt. 3)
14Volume II: From the Abolition of the Monarchy in Rome to the Union of Italy (pt. 4)
15Volume II: From the Abolition of the Monarchy in Rome to the Union of Italy (pt. 5)
16Volume III: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States (pt. 1)
17Volume III: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States (pt. 2)
18Volume III: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States (pt. 3)
19Volume III: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States (pt. 4)
20Volume III: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States (pt. 5)
21Volume III: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States (pt. 6)
22Volume III: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States (pt. 7)
23Volume III: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States (pt. 8)
24Volume III: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States (pt. 9)
25Volume III: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek States (pt. 10)
26Volume IV: The Revolution (pt. 1)
27Volume IV: The Revolution (pt. 2)
28Volume IV: The Revolution (pt. 3)
29Volume IV: The Revolution (pt. 4)
30Volume IV: The Revolution (pt. 5)
31Volume IV: The Revolution (pt. 6)
32Volume IV: The Revolution (pt. 7)
33Volume IV: The Revolution (pt. 8)
34Volume IV: The Revolution (pt. 9)
35Volume IV: The Revolution (pt. 10)
36Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 1)
37Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 2)
38Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 3)
39Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 4)
40Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 5)
41Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 6)
42Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 7)
43Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 8)
44Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 9)
45Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 10)
46Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 11)
47Volume V: The Establishment of the Military Monarchy (pt. 12)
48Analysis
49Reflection
50Memorable Quotes
Römische Geschichte (Kommentiert)Theodor Mommsen127h 53m$2 · $0.00
The History of Rome (Complete 5 Volumes) (Annotated)Theodor Mommsen100h 46m$2 · $0.00
Die größten Klassiker der Geschichtswissenschaft (Kommentiert)Theodor Mommsen, Herodot, Thukydides, Titus Livius, Sueton, Tacitus, Jacob Burckhardt, Niccolò Machiavelli, Ricarda Huch, Thomas Carlyle, Leopold von Ranke, Egon Friedell, Felix Salten563h 1m$1 · $0.00
The Provinces of the Roman Empire from Caesar to Diocletian (Annotated)Theodor Mommsen33h 45m$2 · $0.00
Die Familie des GermanicusTheodor Mommsen2h 14m$2 · $0.00
The History of Rome (Volumes 1-5)Theodor Mommsen72h 53m$1 · $0.00
The History of Rome: From the Union of Italy to the Subjugation of Carthage and the Greek StatesTheodor Mommsen18h 23m$2 · $0.00
Die Geschichte des Römischen Reiches: Wesentliche Werke und Handbücher (Kommentiert)Theodor Mommsen, Mark Aurel, Longos von Lesbos, Apuleius, Petronius, Lukian, Vergil, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Ovid, Titus Livius, Sueton, Tacitus, Epiktet, Seneca, Ludwig Preller461h 2m$1.50 · $0.00
Römische GeschichteTheodor Mommsen123h 4m$2 · $0.00
Deutsche Sagen: Die größten Legenden und Mythen in einem SammelbandTheodor Mommsen, Jacob Grimm, Rosalie Koch, Jodocus Temme, Benedikte Naubert, Theodor Storm, Josef Müller, Ignaz Zingerle, Clemens Brentano, Bernhard Baader, Ernst Moritz Arndt192h 20m$2 · $0.00
The History of Rome: From the Abolition of the Monarchy in Rome to the Union of ItalyTheodor Mommsen5h 33m$2 · $0.00
The History of Rome (Complete Edition: Vol. 1-5)Theodor Mommsen97h 55m$1 · $0.00
Römische GeschichteTheodor Mommsen128h 5m$2 · $0.00
Römische Geschichte (Alle 6 Bände)Theodor Mommsen128h 13m$2 · $0.00
The History of Rome (Volumes 1-5)Theodor Mommsen101h 1m$2 · $0.00
The History of Rome: The Period Anterior to the Abolition of the MonarchyTheodor Mommsen8h 21m$1 · $0.00
Das Römische Imperium der CäsarenTheodor Mommsen, Leopold von Ranke26h 16m$2 · $0.00
Die schönsten deutschen Märchen und SagenTheodor Mommsen, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Rosalie Koch, Jodocus Temme, Benedikte Naubert, heodor Storm, Josef Müller, Ignaz Zingerle, Clemens Brentano, Bernhard Baader, Ernst Moritz Arndt, Ludwig Tieck, Richard von Volkmann, Heinrich Seidel, Heinrich Pröhle, Ludwig Bechstein, Lothar Meggendorfer, Gerdt von Bassewitz, Luise Büchner305h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Empires: 15 History BooksTheodor Mommsen, Edward Gibbon, George Rawlinson, L. W. King, John Bagnell Bury, Arrian, Charles Oman458h 20m$2
Frederick Douglass: All 3 Memoirs in One VolumeFrederick Douglass44h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Annotated)Howard Irving Chapelle, Tappan Adney13h 9m$0.99 · $0.00
I've Been to the MountaintopMartin Luther King48m5.0 (2)$11 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m$29 · $0.00
Saving My EnemyBob Welch9h 11m$20
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m$29 · $0.00
The Red Record (Annotated)Ida B. Wells-Barnett5h 19m$0.99 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m$33 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
EnduranceAlfred Lansing6h 1m$20
LES MISERABLES (Illustrated Edition)Victor Hugo66h 17m$1 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m$33 · $0.00
The Antiquities of the Jews (Annotated)Flavius Josephus59h 14m$3 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m$28 · $0.00
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