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The Makers of Modern Rome, in Four Books
By Mrs. Oliphant
Length18h 18m
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Journey through the history of the Eternal City as seen through the lives of the people who shaped its destiny. From popes and princes to artists and commoners, this historical account brings the evolution of Rome to life with vivid detail. The narrative captures the spirit of different eras, highlighting the triumphs and tragedies that built a modern civilization. It is an immersive exploration of the enduring legacy of one of the world's greatest cities.
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GenreHistory
Length18 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BOOK I. HONOURABLE WOMEN NOT A FEW.
2CHAPTER I. ROME IN THE FOURTH CENTURY.
3CHAPTER II. THE PALACE ON THE AVENTINE.
4CHAPTER III. MELANIA.
5CHAPTER IV. THE SOCIETY OF MARCELLA.
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6CHAPTER V. PAULA.
7CHAPTER VI. THE MOTHER HOUSE.
8BOOK II. THE POPES WHO MADE THE PAPACY.
9CHAPTER I. GREGORY THE GREAT.
10CHAPTER II. THE MONK HILDEBRAND.
11CHAPTER III. THE POPE GREGORY VII. (pt. 1)
12CHAPTER III. THE POPE GREGORY VII. (pt. 2)
13CHAPTER IV. INNOCENT III.
14BOOK III. LO POPOLO: AND THE TRIBUNE OF THE PEOPLE.
15CHAPTER I. ROME IN THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY.
16CHAPTER II. THE DELIVERER.
17CHAPTER III. THE BUONO STATO.
18CHAPTER IV. DECLINE AND FALL.
19CHAPTER V. THE SOLDIER OF FORTUNE.
20CHAPTER VI. THE END OF THE TRAGEDY.
21BOOK IV. THE POPES WHO MADE THE CITY.
22CHAPTER I. MARTIN V.—EUGENIUS IV.—NICOLAS V.
23CHAPTER II. CALIXTUS III.—PIUS II.—PAUL II.—SIXTUS IV.
24CHAPTER III. JULIUS II.—LEO X.
25FOOTNOTES:
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