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    The Life of Galba
    The Life of Galba
    The Life of Galba
    Audiobook59 minutes

    The Life of Galba

    Written by Plutarch and Bernadotte Perrin

    Narrated by Andrea Giordani

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    In this biography, Plutarch recounts the radical events that took place in Roman history from AD 68-69. After Nero committed suicide, the Roman Empire entered a civil war with Galba taking immediate power. He ruled for seven turbulent months before being assassinated. Plutarch’s “The Life of Galba” is an essential text for understanding this shocking era of Roman history.  

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAudio Sommelier
    Release dateMay 6, 2018
    ISBN9781509493463
    The Life of Galba
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    Plutarch

    Plutarch was a Greek biographer and essayist, known primarily for his Lives and Moralia. He is classified as a Middle Platonist. Plutarch’s surviving works were written in Greek, but intended for both Greek and Roman readers.

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