Imperium

a novel of ancient Rome

by Robert Harris

Hardcover, 305 pages

English language

Published July 14, 2006 by Simon & Schuster.

ISBN:: 978-0-7432-6603-1

A tale inspired by the writings of Tiro, Cicero's confidential secretary, traces the life of the ancient Roman orator from his beginnings as a young lawyer through his competitions with Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus in the political arena.

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3 stars

If you dig ancient Rome, this is a slightly wonkish look at the mechanics of Roman politics and the legal system using stories from the real Cicero. A good read, full of technical detail that is well explained. Not TOO technical, but probably not for everyone. The book copy makes it seem like the most amazing thing that has ever been written about Rome, or anything at all for that matter. I respectfully submit that it is not, exactly, that.