Dictator

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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 corruption of others. Riveting and tumultuous, Dictator encompasses some of the most epic events in human history yet is also an intimate portrait of a brilliant, flawed, frequently fearful yet ultimately brave man a hero for his time and for ours … celý popis

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Hlavní autor

Robert Harris, 1957-

Typ dokumentu

Knihy

Fyzický popis

xix, 520 stran : mapy ; 18 cm

Vydáno

London : Arrow Books, 2016

Vydání

First published in paperback by Arrow Books

Témata

anglické romány

historické romány

ISBN

978-0-09-952268-3