Nemesis of the Roman Empire is an RTS that allows you to change the course of these wars and play as either Carthage or Rome, although there are a few other factions to choose from as well. The fates of both Rome and Carthage were decided with each confrontation, although Rome did manage to turn into one of the largest empires in the world after that and stayed that way for a few centuries. (Summary by Pamela Nagami)įor further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording.įor more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit Punic Wars definitely deserve their spot in the history books, since the amount of tactical brilliance and courage involved in the battles are truly legendary. ![]() The book closes with chapters on the religions of the empire, on the state's response to Christianity, and on imperial administration. ![]() He was followed by the brilliant, gay emperor, Hadrian, who "revised the imperial budget with the skill of a trained accountant." We meet the immortal Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor who spent his life fighting barbarians along the Danube. Ignoring assassination rumors, his successor, the brave soldier Trajan, "went about the streets almost unguarded" and was easy of access to all classes. This short overview of the Roman Empire from AD 96-180 opens as the murderers of Domitian raise to power the wise old senator, Nerva. ![]() LibriVox recording of The Roman Empire of the Second Century: Or, The Age of the Antonines by William Wolfe Capes.
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