Author: Edward Gibbon | Narrator:
Runtime: 126h 37m | Genre: Fiction
The definitive history of the Roman Empire, from its height in the 2nd century AD to its fall in 1453. A masterpiece of historical writing.
This is not just a book; it is a life achievement. Written in the 18th century, Gibbon’s masterpiece is one of the most influential historical texts ever published. It covers everything from the height of the Empire to the fall of Constantinople. The prose is grand, opinionated, and surprisingly witty (Gibbon famously disliked religious institutions and makes it known). It is a demanding listen, but finishing it puts you in an elite club of readers. This requires your full attention. Do not try to listen while checking emails.