Book description
Forget dusty textbooks. Tom Holland's Rubicon isn't just history-it's a pulse-pounding audio journey where you feel the crack of Caesar's legions crossing the Rubicon, hear Cicero's desperate pleas in the Senate, and taste the bitter wine of betrayal at the heart of Rome's collapse. Holland, the brilliant historian behind Persian Fire, doesn't just recount the fall of the Republic; he makes you live it, with a narrative energy that crackles like the fires of civil war. His gift? Turning ancient names-Spartacus, Brutus, Cleopatra-into vivid, breathing characters whose rivalries, ambitions, and fatal flaws mirror our own. You'll lean in as he dissects how a civilization built on civic virtue crumbled under the weight of greed and power, making the 49 B.C. crisis feel terrifyingly immediate. The audiobook is pure immersion: Holland's voice (or his expert narrator) carries every whisper of conspiracy and roar of battle, making you feel the tension in your bones as Rome teeters on the edge. This isn't academic drudgery-it's a masterclass in storytelling that reveals why the Roman Empire's collapse still echoes in every modern power struggle, from politics to pop culture. You'll finish it not just knowing what happened, but why it matters to you right now. Don't just read about history-hear it breathe, and discover why the world we live in was forged in the blood-soaked chaos of the Rubicon. Download it now and let Rome's final, furious drama transform how you see the world.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience