Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome - Softcover

Harris, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0743498666 ISBN 13: 9780743498661

Verlag: POCKET BOOKS, 2007

Inhaltsangabe

Texto en inglés. Tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Como nuevo. In his "most accomplished work to date" (Los Angeles Times), master of historical fiction Robert Harris lures readers back in time to the compelling life of Roman Senator Marcus Cicero. The re-creation of a vanished biography written by his household slave and right-hand man, Tiro, Imperium follows Cicero"s extraordinary struggle to attain supreme power in Rome.On a cold November morning, Tiro opens the door to find a terrified, b

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Críticas:

"Meticulous, absorbing and informative." - The New York Times Book Review

"A joy to read in every way." - The Independent

"An entertainingly vivid picture of one of history's most fascinating elected officials." - USA Today

"Harris's zest for political machinations serves the material well." -- The Washington Post

"A minutely observed political novel...set during the most poignant era in ancient Roman history." -- Newsday (New York)

"In Harris's hands the great game [of politics] becomes a beautiful one." -- The Times (London)

"Excellent.... Full of back-biting and double-dealing, compromise and intrigue." -- Time Out

Reseña del editor:

A tale inspired by the writings of Tiro, Marcus Cicero's confidential secretary, traces the life of the famous ancient Roman orator and philosopher from his beginnings as a radical young lawyer through his competitions with such figures as Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus in the political arena. Reprint.

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• Verlag: POCKET BOOKS
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0743498666
• ISBN 13: 9780743498661
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 305