Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome
by Robert Harris
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Author: Robert HarrisEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
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Published: 2006-09-19
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Book Review: Spectacular
Summary: 4 Stars
"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
Summary of Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome
From the bestselling author of Pompeii comes the first volume in an exciting new trilogy set in ancient Rome ? an imaginary biography of Cicero, Rome?s first and greatest politician.Of all the great figures of Roman times, none was more fascinating or attractive than Marcus Cicero. A brilliant lawyer and orator, a famous wit and philosopher, he launched himself at the age of twenty-seven into the violent, treacherous world of Roman politics. Cicero was determined to attain imperium, the supreme power in the state. Beside him at all times in his struggle to reach the top ? the office of Consul ? was his confidential secretary, Tiro. An accomplished man, Tiro was the inventor of shorthand and the author of numerous books, including a famous life of Cicero, unfortunately lost in the Dark Ages.
In Imperium, Robert Harris recreates Tiro?s vanished masterpiece, recounting in vivid detail the story of Cicero?s rise to power, from radical young lawyer to first citizen of Rome, competing with men such as Pompey, Caesar, Crassus and Cato.
Harris?s Cicero is an immensely sympathetic figure. In his introduction to this imaginary memoir, Taro states: ?Cicero was unique in the history of the Roman republic in that he pursued supreme power with no resources to help him apart from his own talent... All he had was his voice, and by sheer effort of will, he turned it into the most famous voice in the world.?
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