Roma by Steven Saylor
Presents the story of the ancient city of Rome, from its mythic beginnings as a campsite along a trade route to its emergence as the centre of the most extensive, powerful empire in the ancient world. From the tragedy of Coriolanus, to the Punic Wars and the invasion by Hannibal this novel aims to bring to life this city of the ancient world.
"* 'Saylor expertly weaves the true history of Rome with the lives and loves of its fictional citizens' - Daily Express * '... with the scalpel-like deftness of a Hollywood director, Saylor puts his finger on the very essence of Roman History' - TLS * 'A breathtaking epic... scholarly and engrossing...Compelling and evocative, this dramatic saga does full justice to the fascinating role that ancient Rome has played in world history.' - Good Book Guide"
Steven Saylor is the author of the critically acclaimed historical mystery novels set in ancient Rome, the Roma sub Rosa series, featuring Gordianus the Finder. He divides his time between Berkeley, California, and Austin, Texas.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845295660 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845295668 |
| Title | Roma |
| Author | Steven Saylor |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2008-03-27 |
| Number of pages | 800 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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