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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN num: 9780743266031
ISBN number: 074326603X
Label: Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 320
Printing Date: September 19, 2006
Publishing house: Simon & Schuster
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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, bedraggledstranger begging for help. Once a Sicilian aristocrat, the man was robbed by thecorrupt Roman governor, Verres, who is now trying to convict him under false pretenses and sentence him to a violent death. The man claims that only the great senator Marcus Cicero, one of Rome's most ambitious lawyers and spellbinding orators, can bring him justice in a crooked society manipulated by the villainous governor. But for Cicero, it is a chance to prove himself worthy of absolute power. What follows is one of the most gripping courtroom dramas inhistory, and the beginning of a quest for political glory by a man who fought his way to the top using only his voice -- defeating the most daunting figures in Roman history.
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This is a good book to read at this time in our history as it shows that the political machinations going on now are nothing new.
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A page turner! Mr. Harris creates an incredibly real world, at once both incredibly alien and frighteningly familiar! Highly entertaining and informative.
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I loved this book on Cicero, one of my most favorite historical characters. Recommend it highly.
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This book is a shining example of how to make Roman history fun and easy to learn. Please, anyone teaching subject matter relating to Roman history, READ THIS BOOK!
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"Imperium" is brilliant. Robert Harris produces a historical novel that zips through with high intensity while maintaining steady grip on reality. Its amazing the tension Harris builds during the political events in the novel. Normally such events are not the stuff of thrillers, but not so here. Also wonderful are the characterizations, especially Cicero himself. Another favorite for me is Julius Ceasar who enters the novel early in his career. The "insider perspective" the reader gets into how Ceasar begins to win space in Roman politics and into the character traits that lead to his future importance is a special treat. I definitely am looking forward to a continuation of this Cicero's saga
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