Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome

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 â‚¬" an imaginary biography of Cicero, Romeâ‚¬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 â‚¬" the office of Consul â‚¬" 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 Tiroâ‚¬s vanished masterpiece, recounting in vivid detail the story of Ciceroâ‚¬s rise to power, from radical young lawyer to first citizen of Rome, competing with men such as Pompey, Caesar, Crassus and Cato.

Harrisâ‚¬s Cicero is an immensely sympathetic figure. In his introduction to this imaginary memoir, Taro states: â‚¬Å“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.â‚¬Â

From the Hardcover edition.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber new-20170302-c0021720
UnitCount 1
Format Deckle Edge
EANs 9780743266031
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	new-20170302-c0021720
UnitCount	1
Format	Deckle Edge
EANs	9780743266031
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome

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