Mike Duncan

The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan delves into the tumultuous yet transformative era of the Roman Republic, chronicling the pivotal years from 146 to 78 BC. This gripping historical narrative reveals the complexities and conflicts that unfolded as Rome transitioned from a resilient city-state to a dominant Mediterranean power. The book begins with Rome at its zenith, having...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A #1 ABA INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE BESTSELLER Few in history can match the revolutionary career of the Marquis de Lafayette. Over fifty incredible years at the heart of the Age of Revolution, he fought courageously on both sides of the Atlantic. He was a soldier, statesman, idealist, philanthropist, and abolitionist. As a teenager, Lafayette ran away...

The creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions brings to life 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 civilisation. Beginning as a small city-state in central Italy, Rome gradually...

Few in history can match the revolutionary career of the Marquis de Lafayette. Over fifty incredible years at the heart of the Age of Revolution, he fought courageously on both sides of the Atlantic. He was a soldier, statesman, idealist, philanthropist, and abolitionist. As a teenager, Lafayette ran away from France to join the American Revolution. Returning home a national...