Imperium
Author: Robert Harris
Of all the great figures of the Roman era, none was more fascinating or attractive than Marcus Cicero. Written by the author of ‘Pompeii’, this book tells 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…..Read More
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