The Gates of Rome - Brossura

Iggulden, Conn

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0440240948 ISBN 13: 9780440240945

Casa editrice: Dell Pub Co, 2004

Riassunto

In the glorious and decadent city of Rome, Gaius and Marcus--one the privileged son of a senator and the other, a cunning bastard--grow up as friends and students of a powerful gladiator, forced to walk different paths as the empire plunges toward civil war and the two men are thrust into the middle of a bitter conflict that will put their friendship to the ultimate test. A first novel. Reprint.

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Recensione:

"Conn Iggulden is a grand storyteller...[he keeps] adults turning pages like enthralled kids."—USA Today

"Brilliant."—Bernard Cornwell

"Iggulden knows that history derives from 'story'. Don't miss it."—Los Angeles Times

"An absorbing portrait of ancient Roman life and history, well written and full of suspense—even for those who know the ending."—Kirkus Reviews

From the Hardcover edition.

L'autore:

Conn Iggulden taught English for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. He is married with a son and lives in Hertfordshire, England. Emperor, The Gates of Rome is his first novel.
From the Hardcover edition.

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• Editore: Dell Pub Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0440240948
• ISBN 13: 9780440240945
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile