Roma - Brossura

Saylor, Steven

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1849016046 ISBN 13: 9781849016049

Casa editrice: Constable & Robinson Ltd., 2011

Riassunto

The bestselling epic of Ancient Rome with a new cover design to tie in with hardback publication of DOMINUS, the third book in this bestselling trilogy

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Informazioni sull'autore

Steven Saylor is the author of the internationally bestselling historical novels Roma and Empire (which precede Dominus), as well as the acclaimed Roma Sub Rosa series of historical mystery novels featuring Gordianus the Finder, beginning with Roman Blood. His fascination with the ancient world began in childhood when he saw the 1963 movie Cleopatra at a drive-in theater, and continued through his education in history and Classics at the University of Texas as Austin. His first trip to Rome was a life-changing event that propelled him into his 30-year career as a historical novelist. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages, and book tours have taken to many countries, including the U.K. He has appeared on the History channel as an expert on Roman politics and daily life. With Rick Solomon, his husband of 45 years, he divides his time between Berkeley, California and Austin, Texas.

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Roma is 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.

Beginning with the prehistory days when Roma was a way station among seven hills for traders and merchants, critically acclaimed historical novelist Steven Saylor tells the epic saga of a city and its people, its rise to prominence among the city-states of the area, and, ultimately, dominance over the entire ancient Western world.


From the tragedy of Coriolanus, to the Punic Wars and the invasion by Hannibal, the triumph and murder of Julius Caesar, and the rise and decline of the Roman Republic and the beginnings of Imperial Rome, Saylor's breathtaking novel brings to vivid life the most famous city of the ancient world.


Praise for Steven Saylor:
'The Saylor hallmarks are meticulous recreation of Rome's grimy bustling streets and a brilliantly drawn cast of minor characters' - The Sunday Times

'Saylor's scholarship is breathtaking and his writing enthrals' - Ruth Rendell
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'Saylor's gifts include authentic historical backgrounds and clever plotting. - Times Literary Supplement


'...entertainment of the first order.' - Washington Post

'Saylor expertly weaves the true history of Rome with the lives and loves of its fictional citizens.' - Daily Express

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Constable & Robinson Ltd.
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1849016046
• ISBN 13: 9781849016049
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 672
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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