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The Storm Before the Storm

The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic

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The Storm Before the Storm

Auteur(s): Mike Duncan
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 From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the "remarkably engaging" (Washington Post) history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.

The Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city-state in central Italy, Rome gradually expanded into a wider world filled with petty tyrants, barbarian chieftains, and despotic kings. Through the centuries, Rome's model of cooperative and participatory government remained remarkably durable and unmatched in the history of the ancient world.

In 146 BC, Rome finally emerged as the strongest power in the Mediterranean. But the very success of the Republic proved to be its undoing. The republican system was unable to cope with the vast empire Rome now ruled: rising economic inequality disrupted traditional ways of life, endemic social and ethnic prejudice led to clashes over citizenship and voting rights, and rampant corruption and ruthless ambition sparked violent political clashes that cracked the once indestructible foundations of the Republic.

Chronicling the years 146-78 BC, The Storm Before the Storm dives headlong into the first generation to face this treacherous new political environment. Abandoning the ancient principles of their forbearers, men like Marius, Sulla, and the Gracchi brothers set dangerous new precedents that would start the Republic on the road to destruction and provide a stark warning about what can happen to a civilization that has lost its way. Ancienne Militaire Monde Politique Rome Inspirant Italie Histoire ancienne Eastern Roman Empire

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"Mike Duncan's popular podcast, The History of Rome and Revolutions, packed facts, dry humor and historical parallels into easily digestible 20-minute episodes. His new book, The Storm Before The Storm, focuses on the decades that led up to the fall of the Republic. From income inequality to questions about who does and doesn't deserve citizenship to the rise of populism, it's consistently surprising how the issues we're facing today were relevant two millennia ago. And if you're worried about those parallels, this book provides a dose of reassurance. We're divided, but hey, at least we're not laying siege to our political rivals' cities just yet!"—National Public Radio, Best Books of 2017
"Disentangles well some complex events others neglect."—Wall Street Journal
"Remarkably engaging."—Washington Post
"Marvelous... A highly enjoyable historical narrative that reads almost like a modern political thriller."—New York Journal of Books
"The Storm Before the Storm is massively entertaining and relevant to our own time. All times, in fact. War, politics, money, power, corruption, and class warfare seem to overwhelm the republican Roman political system and the results are horrifying. Huge personalities like Marius and Sulla cast a large shadow, but forces beyond anyone's control seem to drive the narrative. A chilling reminder of what can happen in any republic. Masterfully told."—Dan Carlin, host of Hardcore History podcast
"An amazingly enjoyable history... With his fresh approach, Mike Duncan shows that it is important to understand what happened two thousand years ago to understand what is happening now and in the coming centuries."—Washington Book Review
"Never has a book about history that's two millennia old been so timely. Duncan, in the sort of narrative prose that caused his podcasts to electrify history lovers everywhere, tells the story of the decay of Republican Rome-and its contemporary relevance drips off every page. The Storm Before the Storm has everything from vividly portrayed populist demagogues exploiting economic and social inequality to the failure of calcified republican institutions to adapt to changing circumstances. You'll learn as much about the problems we face today from this book as from any newspaper."—Benjamin Wittes, editor-in-chief of Lawfare and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution
"Written with the humor and the storytelling instincts that made him such a popular podcaster, Duncan brilliantly answers a vital question that is rarely asked: What weakened the late Roman Republic enough that it collapsed under the ambitions of the Caesars? This is history as it should be-compelling, witty, and ultimately revealing."—Lars Brownworth, author of In Distant Lands: A Short History of the Crusades
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If you love Roman history and audiobooks there is no other choice. Check out the podcast he does as well.

Mike Duncan amazing as usual

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Historical account of the few hundred years prior to the rise (and fall) of the Roman emperors - a period of Roman history I knew little about.
Rife with political intrigue, infighting, backstabbing, betrayal and murder - and plenty of proof that humans haven’t really changed all that much in 2,000 yrs.
Sometimes hard to follow as an audiobook, since many of the protagonists have VERY similar names (ALL ending in -ius), though this is hardly the fault of the author.
The tone is a bit inconsistent - I found some sections are a bit dry and emotionless - interestingly, the ones most described by primary sources. The parts more lacking in historical record lead the the author to give his own opinions and inferences on what the protagonists motivations might have been, which I actually found more interesting.

Interesting account of a tumultuous time in history, if a bit dry

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I simply loved every minute if it. Well narrated and easy to follow, this is a must for anyone interested in understanding the fall of the republic and rise of the princepts.

well worth the time & money

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In the genesis of our podcasting age, Mike Duncan was a pioneer who took on the daunting task of telling the history of Rome.  This book is a beautiful summation of the preparatory history that leads to Julius Caesar and the Roman Empire proper.  The building blocks of the Empire, the rise of the Roman Republic and the tension of beurocracy and violence are carefully enumerated.  Mike Duncan brings the chaos of nearly 700 years of history into an engaging study.  Bravo Mike and looking forward to what ever project comes next.

The best of Mike Duncan

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Mike Duncan is a fantastic author. Great book, loved the history of rome podcast. #Audible1

Excellent

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