Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome
Harris, Robert
ISBN 10: 074326603X ISBN 13: 9780743266031
Published by Simon & Schuster, 2006
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A tale inspired by the writings of Tiro, Cicero's confidential secretary, traces the life of the ancient Roman orator from his beginnings as a young lawyer through his competitions with Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus in the political arena.
Review:
"Harris's best so far, rapid and compelling in narrative, copious in detail, thoroughly researched but also, which is more important, thoroughly imagined... Irresistible" (Allan Massie Sunday Telegraph)
"In Harris's hands, the great game becomes a beautiful one" (The Times)
"Genres ancient and modern have rarely been so skilfully synthesised... Gripping and accomplished" (Tom Holland The Guardian)
"A joy to read in every way, and as a mirror to the politics of our present age has no equal" (The Independent)
"Harris deploys the devices of the thriller writer to trace the perils and triumphs of Cicero's ascent ... A finely accomplished recreation of the power struggles of more than two millenniums ago" (The Observer)
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Title: Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Acceptable