Series: Cicero
by Author Robert Harris
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Conspirata (2010)
In Conspirata Robert Harris has again written a novel of classical Rome that is rich with characters, atmosphere, historical detail, and plot. The book focuses on Cicero’s attempts to preserve the authority of the Roman Senate, and the Republic, against Caesar’s dictatorial machinations that fle...
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Lustrum (2010)
The life and times of ancient Rome. Or at least the life and times of a few rich and powerful Romans in 63-58 BC. (Did you know the Romans counted backwards?). Tiro - who invented shorthand - is secretary to Cicero. In part one we follow both through Cicero's year as Consul (boss of Rome before t...