9780712637954: First Man in Rome

Synopsis

Marius marries Julius Ceasar's aunt, Julia, thereby gaining an entry for himself into the world of nobility. The North African war of this time establishes Marius' military reputation and that of his rival, Sulla, and also implants in both men the dream of becoming the first man in Rome.

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Review

"The author's narrative flows as easily as Father tiber . . . A grandly meaty historical novel . . . rich with gracefully integrated research and thundering to the beat of marching roman legions" (Kirkus Reviews)

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PART OF THE ACCLAIMED MASTERS OF ROME SERIES

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