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The First Man in Rome
The First Man in Rome
Author: Colleen McCullough
When the world cowered before the legions of Rome, two extraordinary men dreamed of personal glory: the military genius and wealthy rural "upstart" Marius, and Sulla, penniless and debauched but of aristocratic birth. Men of exceptional vision, courage, cunning, and ruthless ambition, separately they faced the insurmountable opposition of powerf...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780688093686
ISBN-10: 068809368X
Publication Date: 9/1990
Pages: 896
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3.8 stars, based on 18 ratings
Publisher: William Morrow Co
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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unholyblackdeath avatar reviewed The First Man in Rome on + 57 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Excellent. Fiction of course, but it contains enough basic historical perspective to make it enjoyable, even to a history buff. Very enjoyable stlye. I will be reading the rest of this series.
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Helpful Score: 1
In the past I have read books about the Roman Empire. This was too much history and not enough 'story'. too many characters to keep track of that I hadn't heard of before.
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About the early days of Rome.Full of details that are historicalas well as entertaining.


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