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There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero's life is in ruins. Exiled, separated from his wife and children, his possessions confiscated, his life constantly in danger, Cicero is tormented by the knowledge that he has sacrificed power for the sake of his principles. His comeback requires wit, skill and courage - and for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is once more the supreme senator in Rome. But politics is never static and no statesman, however cunning, can safeguard against the ambition and…
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Editions
9 editions · 3 languages- Paperback · English · 2016Vintage · 416 pages · 9780307948137
- Hardcover · English · 2015Hutchinson · 464 pages · 9781786330161
- Other · English · 2016385 pages · 9780307957948
- Other · English · 2016Penguin Random House · 544 pages · 9780099474197
- Other · English · 2016Thorndike Press Large Print · 9781410488565
- Other · English · 2015Hutchinson · 449 pages · 9780091799502
FictionHistoryFiction, historicalRome, fictionNew York Times bestsellerNew York Times reviewedFiction, historical, generalFiction, biographical












