Narrator Steven Crossley reads with a magisterial British-accented voice that is both deep and decisive. Although the title of this audiobook seems to promise rigorously researched history, it takes a somewhat more literary approach to what was a fascinating and important era in world events. Holland adds action and attributes thoughts to characters that are not supported by... Read More

This is a serviceable account of the events leading to the establishment of the Roman Empire, with a heavy emphasis on the personalities that made it happen. Using Rome and Caesar as a template, we can see how similar events have led to military and dictatorial governments since then. Narrator Steven Crossley reads in a deliberate manner, which allows us to follow the sometimes... Read More