‘The bloodstained drama of the last decades of the Roman republic… is told afresh with tremendous wit, narrative verve and insight’

In this captivating audiobook, Tom Holland brings to life the monumental figures of the Roman world—Pompey, Crassus, Cato, Cicero, and Caesar—and explores what made Rome the greatest superpower in history. Listeners will uncover the reasons behind its remarkable longevity and the circumstances that led to its fall. With an engaging narrative style, the audiobook offers a gripping and entertaining experience, filled with drama and spectacle, enhanced by Holland’s wit and contemporary sensibility. This is narrative history at its best, making it an essential listen for anyone fascinated by the complexities of the Roman Empire.