In this timely book, The Fall of Republics: A History from Ancient Carthage to the American Constitution, distinguished historian Thomas Madden explores the people, events, and factors that led to the collapse of some of the world鈥檚 most enduring republics鈥攆rom Carthage to Rome to Venice and beyond鈥攁nd examines the worrying lessons these failures hold for the United States and other democracies today.
The audiobook is narrated by the author, Thomas Madden. Start listening to a sample chapter here.
About the Author
Thomas F. Madden is professor of history and director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Saint Louis University. His books include Istanbul: City of Majesty at the Crossroads of the World, Venice: A New History, and Empires of Trust: How Rome Built鈥攁nd America Is Building鈥攁 New World.