The Story of Rome, From the Earliest Times to the Death of Augustus, Told to Boys and Girls
A Captivating Journey Through Ancient Rome for Young MindsBy Mary Macgregor
Length13h 1m
About this audiobook
In "The Story of Rome, From the Earliest Times to the Death of Augustus, Told to Boys and Girls," Mary Macgregor presents a captivating and accessible narrative of Rome's rich history, tailored specifically for younger audiences. Through a vivid and engaging prose style, Macgregor simplifies complex historical events and figures, making them relatable and comprehensible. The book spans the formation of Roman society, key military conquests, and cultural milestones, all while preserving the grandeur of its subjects. Written during a time when children'Äôs literature was beginning to flourish, this work serves as an educational resource that marries storytelling with history, creating a compelling introduction to Roman antiquity for young readers. Mary Macgregor, a Scottish author and historian, was deeply passionate about instilling a love for history in young minds. Her background in history and her desire to make learning appealing were significant motivators in the creation of this book. Living in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Macgregor was influenced by a growing emphasis on children's education, and she sought to craft narratives that would encourage curiosity about the past. This book is highly recommended for parents and educators seeking to introduce the foundational aspects of Roman history to children. Macgregor'Äôs engaging narrative and clear language not only educate but also inspire a sense of wonder about the ancient world, making it a delightful read for both boys and girls.
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GenreHistory
Length13 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE STORY OF ROME CHAPTER I THE LADY ROMA
64CHAPTER LXIV THE DESPAIR OF ROME
2CHAPTER II THE SHE-WOLF
65CHAPTER LXV THE DEFEAT OF HASDRUBAL
3CHAPTER III THE TWIN BOYS
66CHAPTER LXVI LIVIUS AND CLAUDIUS ENJOY A TRIUMPH
4CHAPTER IV NUMITOR RECOGNISES HIS GRANDSONS
67CHAPTER LXVII THE CAPTURE OF NEW CARTHAGE
5CHAPTER V THE SACRED BIRDS
68CHAPTER LXVIII SCIPIO SAILS TO AFRICA
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6CHAPTER VI THE FOUNDING OF ROME
69CHAPTER LXIX THE ROMANS SET FIRE TO THE CAMP OF THE NUMIDIANS
7CHAPTER VII THE SABINE MAIDENS
70CHAPTER LXX HANNIBAL LEAVES ITALY
8CHAPTER VIII THE TARPEIAN ROCK
71CHAPTER LXXI THE BATTLE OF ZAMA
9CHAPTER IX THE MYSTERIOUS GATE
72CHAPTER LXXII SCIPIO RECEIVES A TRIUMPH
10CHAPTER X THE KING DISAPPEARS
73CHAPTER LXXIII FLAMININUS IS COVERED WITH GARLANDS
11CHAPTER XI THE PEACE-LOVING KING
74CHAPTER LXXIV THE DEATH OF HANNIBAL
12CHAPTER XII HORATIUS SLAYS HIS SISTER
75CHAPTER LXXV THE HATRED OF CATO FOR CARTHAGE
13CHAPTER XIII THE PRIDE OF TULLUS HOSTILIUS
76CHAPTER LXXVI THE STERN DECREE
14CHAPTER XIV THE KING WHO FOUGHT AND PRAYED
77CHAPTER LXXVII THE CARTHAGINIANS DEFEND THEIR CITY
15CHAPTER XV THE FAITHLESS FRIEND
78CHAPTER LXXVIII THE DESTRUCTION OF CARTHAGE
16CHAPTER XVI A SLAVE BECOMES A KING
79CHAPTER LXXIX CORNELIA, THE MOTHER OF THE GRACCHI
17CHAPTER XVII THE CRUEL DEED OF TULLIA
80CHAPTER LXXX TIBERIUS AND HIS FRIEND OCTAVIUS
18CHAPTER XVIII THE FATE OF THE TOWN OF GABII
81CHAPTER LXXXI THE DEATH OF TIBERIUS GRACCHUS
19CHAPTER XIX THE BOOKS OF THE SIBYL
82CHAPTER LXXXII THE DEATH OF GAIUS GRACCHUS
20CHAPTER XX THE INDUSTRY OF LUCRETIA
83CHAPTER LXXXIII THE GOLD OF JUGURTHA
21CHAPTER XXI THE DEATH OF LUCRETIA
84CHAPTER LXXXIV GAIUS MARIUS WINS THE NOTICE OF SCIPIO AFRICANUS
22CHAPTER XXII THE SONS OF BRUTUS
85CHAPTER LXXXV GAIUS MARIUS BECOMES COMMANDER OF THE ARMY
23CHAPTER XXIII HORATIUS COCLES, OR THE ONE-EYED
86CHAPTER LXXXVI THE CAPTURE OF JUGURTHA’S TREASURE TOWNS
24CHAPTER XXIV GAIUS MUCIUS BURNS HIS RIGHT HAND
87CHAPTER LXXXVII THE CAPTURE OF JUGURTHA
25CHAPTER XXV THE DIVINE TWINS
88CHAPTER LXXXVIII JUGURTHA IS BROUGHT TO ROME IN CHAINS
26CHAPTER XXVI THE TRIBUNES
89CHAPTER LXXXIX MARIUS CONQUERS THE TEUTONES
27CHAPTER XXVII CORIOLANUS AND HIS MOTHER VETURIA
90CHAPTER XC MARIUS MOCKS THE AMBASSADORS OF THE CIMBRI
28CHAPTER XXVIII THE ROMAN ARMY IN A TRAP
91CHAPTER XCI METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME
29CHAPTER XXIX THE HATED DECEMVIRS
92CHAPTER XCII SULLA ENTERS ROME WITH HIS TROOPS
30CHAPTER XXX THE DEATH OF VERGINIA
93CHAPTER XCIII THE FLIGHT OF MARIUS
31CHAPTER XXXI THE FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE
94CHAPTER XCIV THE GAUL DARES NOT KILL GAIUS MARIUS
32CHAPTER XXXII CAMILLUS CAPTURES THE CITY OF VEII
95CHAPTER XCV MARIUS RETURNS TO ROME
33CHAPTER XXXIII THE STATUE OF THE GODDESS
96CHAPTER XCVI THE ORATOR ARISTION
34CHAPTER XXXIV THE SCHOOLMASTER WHO PROVED A TRAITOR
97CHAPTER XCVII SULLA BESIEGES ATHENS
35CHAPTER XXXV THE BATTLE OF ALLIA
98CHAPTER XCVIII SULLA SAVES ROME FROM THE SAMNITES
36CHAPTER XXXVI THE SACRED GEESE
99CHAPTER XCIX THE PROSCRIPTIONS OF SULLA
37CHAPTER XXXVII THE CITY IS REBUILT
100CHAPTER C THE GLADIATORS’ REVOLT
38CHAPTER XXXVIII CAMILLUS SETS THE CAMP OF THE VOLSCIANS ON FIRE
101CHAPTER CI THE PIRATES
39CHAPTER XXXIX THE BATTLE ON THE BANKS OF THE ANIO
102CHAPTER CII POMPEY GOES TO WAR WITH MITHRIDATES
40CHAPTER XL THE CURTIAN LAKE
103CHAPTER CIII CICERO DISCOVERS THE CATILINARIAN CONSPIRACY
41CHAPTER XLI THE DREAM OF THE TWO CONSULS
104CHAPTER CIV THE DEATH OF THE CONSPIRATORS
42CHAPTER XLII THE CAUDINE FORKS
105CHAPTER CV JULIUS CÆSAR IS CAPTURED BY PIRATES
43CHAPTER XLIII THE DISGRACE OF THE CAUDINE FORKS AVENGED
106CHAPTER CVI CÆSAR GIVES UP HIS TRIUMPH
44CHAPTER XLIV FABIUS AMONG THE CIMINIAN HILLS
107CHAPTER CVII CÆSAR PRAISES HIS TENTH LEGION
45CHAPTER XLV THE BATTLE OF SENTINUM
108CHAPTER CVIII CÆSAR WINS A GREAT VICTORY OVER THE NERVII
46CHAPTER XLVI THE SON OF FABIUS LOSES A BATTLE
109CHAPTER CIX CÆSAR INVADES BRITAIN
47CHAPTER XLVII PYRRHUS, KING OF THE EPIROTS
110CHAPTER CX CÆSAR CROSSES THE RUBICON
48CHAPTER XLVIII THE ELEPHANTS AT THE BATTLE OF HERACLEA
111CHAPTER CXI CÆSAR AND THE PILOT
49CHAPTER XLIX PYRRHUS TRIES TO FRIGHTEN FABRICIUS
112CHAPTER CXII THE FLIGHT OF POMPEY
50CHAPTER L PYRRHUS IS DEFEATED
113CHAPTER CXIII CATO DIES RATHER THAN YIELD TO CÆSAR
51CHAPTER LI THE ROMANS BUILD A FLEET
114CHAPTER CXIV CÆSAR IS LOADED WITH HONOURS
52CHAPTER LII THE BATTLE OF ECNOMUS
115CHAPTER CXV THE NOBLES PLOT AGAINST CÆSAR
53CHAPTER LIII THE ROMAN LEGIONS IN AFRICA
116CHAPTER CXVI THE ASSASSINATION OF CÆSAR
54CHAPTER LIV REGULUS IS TAKEN PRISONER
117CHAPTER CXVII BRUTUS SPEAKS TO THE CITIZENS
55CHAPTER LV THE ROMANS CONQUER THE GAULS
118CHAPTER CXVIII MARK ANTONY SPEAKS TO THE CITIZENS
56CHAPTER LVI THE BOY HANNIBAL
119CHAPTER CXIX THE SECOND TRIUMVIRATE
57CHAPTER LVII HANNIBAL PREPARES TO INVADE ITALY
120CHAPTER CXX THE BATTLE OF PHILIPPI
58CHAPTER LVIII HANNIBAL CROSSES THE ALPS
121CHAPTER CXXI THE DEATH OF BRUTUS
59CHAPTER LIX THE BATTLE OF TREBIA
122CHAPTER CXXII ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
60CHAPTER LX THE BATTLE OF LAKE TRASIMENUS
123CHAPTER CXXIII THE BATTLE OF ACTIUM
61CHAPTER LXI HANNIBAL OUTWITS FABIUS
124CHAPTER CXXIV ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA DIE
62CHAPTER LXII FABIUS WINS TWO VICTORIES
125CHAPTER CXXV THE EMPEROR AUGUSTUS
63CHAPTER LXIII THE BATTLE OF CANNÆ
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