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Greece Against Rome
- The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250-31 BC
- Narrated by: Gareth Richards
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
The acclaimed ancient world historian examines the centuries-long decline of Greek powers in the face of the growing Roman threat.
Towards the middle of the third century BC, the Hellenistic kingdoms were near their peak. In terms of population, economy, and military power, each was vastly superior to Rome, not to mention in fields such as medicine, architecture, science, philosophy, and literature. But over the next two and a half centuries, Rome would eventually conquer these kingdoms while adopting so much of Hellenistic culture that the resultant hybrid is known as "Graeco-Roman."
In Greece Against Rome, Philip Matyszak relates this epic tale from the Hellenistic perspective. At first, the Romans appear to be little more than another small state in the barbarian west as the Hellenistic powers are consumed by war amongst themselves. It is a time of assassinations, double crosses, dynastic incest, and warfare. By the time they turn their attention to Rome, it is already too late.
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- Danielle V
- 26-06-24
Interesting material, wonderfully read!
I really enjoyed this! I've listened to a lot of books on this era from the more Roman perspective and it was really great to learn more about the other kingdoms, politics and events that were happening during the time. This covers a lot of time and space for a relatively short read/listen! The narrator really captures the humorous elements too. Would 100% recommend.
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- J. Romme
- 28-10-24
Truly a story for the ages.
The story is not flexible. It can’t be because it’s history. We have to stick to the facts.
But as some have remarked “history spoiled fiction for me”. And so it is here.
How the Greeks with their endless internal squabbles gave away their power to the new coming Romans is a story we can still learn from today.
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