Harris, Robert
Imperium
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099527664
- author:
- Harris, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Robert Harris In the tumultuous world of ancient Rome, one figure stood out for his exceptional talent and ambition: Marcus Cicero. A brilliant lawyer, orator, and philosopher, Cicero launched his career at just twenty-seven years old, driven to attain the ultimate power in the state - imperium. By his side throughout his rise to prominence was his trusted secretary, Tiro, who would later recount their story in a famous memoir. Cicero's ascent to power was marked by fierce competition with other prominent figures, including Pompey, Caesar, Crassus, and Cato. Harris masterfully recreates the story of Cicero's rise to the top, from his early days as a radical young lawyer to his eventual status as the first citizen of Rome. Through Cicero's story, Harris sheds light on the complexities of Roman politics and the enduring power of human ambition. With Cicero at the forefront, Harris brings to life a fascinating era of Roman history, one that is both captivating and thought-provoking.
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