Isbn: 9781331135029 - the money god: or the empire and the papacy, a tale of the third century (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, a captivating historical novel, transports readers to the heart of the Roman Empire during the tumultuous third century AD. It follows the intertwined fates of Furius Nomentanus Lupus, a cunning slave with ambitions of grandeur, and his master, Aulus Plautius Lateranus, a young aristocrat whose life Furius manipulates to his own advantage. Through treachery, deceit, and calculated seductions, Furius exploits the weaknesses of Lateranus and those around him to amass wealth and power. The author delves into the moral complexities of Roman society, where opulence and corruption coexist, and explores the themes of class struggle, greed, and the corrupting influence of power. This book offers a thought-provoking and immersive journey into the heart of an ancient civilization, revealing the timeless human desires that drive the quest for wealth and status. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …