Spartacus: The Roman History of the Heroic Slave Revolution

by Kelly Mass, Miriam Webster (Narrator)

Spartacus is the central figure in the first few chapters of this book. He led the slaves to rebel against the Roman oppressors and made a significant impact. His name will be remembered in history because of his heroic deeds.

The topics in this book include:

• Soldiers in the army of Rome
• Spartacus' flame and rebellion, & his refuse in Vesuvius
• Effect of the slave war
• Other slave wars
• The significance of the Auxilia
• The day the Romans were hit by the Vesuvius' eruption
• Historical figures involved in the slave revolution
• Via Appia and the habit of crucifying
• Rights of slaves, prostitutes, and household members
• Racism, taboo, and sexuality in the ancient Roman Empire
• The rebellion in Sicily
• Public patterns and rituals among the Roman population
• Facts about the soldiers, the army, & how it's organized

This book is filled with historical facts, explanations, and situations. Enjoy!

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Audible Audio

First published August 28, 2019

Reviews

[Han Lyons · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Dedona Publishing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazingly good. That's what I think. This audiobook has lots of good content. Learning so many new things about this issue was enlightening, to say the very least. It was a breath of fresh air. I truly enjoyed it.