About This Book
Ancient Rome matters. Its history of empire, conquest, cruelty and excess is something against which we still judge ourselves. Its myths and stories - from Romulus and Remus to the Rape of Lucretia - still strike a chord with us. And its debates about citizenship, security and the rights of the indi...
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180 WPM
7h 48m
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250 WPM
5h 34m
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350 WPM
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8 h 39 min
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12 h 59 min
Audio 2x
6 h 30 min
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