Roma by Steven Saylor (English) Paperback Book

Description: Roma by Steven Saylor The bestselling epic of Ancient Rome with a brand new cover design to tie-in with the launch of Empire in paperback. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Roma is the story of the ancient city of Rome, from its mythic beginnings as a campsite along a trade route to its emergence as the centre of the most extensive, powerful empire in the ancient world.Beginning with the prehistory days when Roma was a way station among seven hills for traders and merchants and the founding of the city itself by Romulus and Remus, critically acclaimed historical novelist Steven Saylor tells the epic saga of a city and its people, its rise to prominence among the city-states of the area, and, ultimately, dominance over the entire ancient Western world.From the tragedy of Coriolanus, to the Punic Wars and the invasion by Hannibal, the triumph and murder of Julius Caesar, and the rise and decline of the Roman Republic and the beginnings of Imperial Rome, Saylors breathtaking novel brings to vivid life the most famous city of the ancient world.Roma is Saylors finest achievement, an epic in the truest sense of the word. Notes New jacket edition to coincide with the new paperback, Empire. Flap Roma is the story of the ancient city of Rome, from its mythic beginnings as a campsite along a trade route to its emergence as the centre of the most extensive, powerful empire in the ancient world. Beginning with the prehistory days when Roma was a way station among seven hills for traders and merchants, critically acclaimed historical novelist Steven Saylor tells the epic saga of a city and its people, its rise to prominence among the city-states of the area, and, ultimately, dominance over the entire ancient Western world. From the tragedy of Coriolanus, to the Punic Wars and the invasion by Hannibal, the triumph and murder of Julius Caesar, and the rise and decline of the Roman Republic and the beginnings of Imperial Rome, Saylors breathtaking novel brings to vivid life the most famous city of the ancient world. Praise for Steven Saylor: The Saylor hallmarks are meticulous recreation of Romes grimy bustling streets and a brilliantly drawn cast of minor characters - The Sunday Times Saylors scholarship is breathtaking and his writing enthrals - Ruth Rendell Saylors gifts include authentic historical backgrounds and clever plotting. - Times Literary Supplement ...entertainment of the first order. - Washington Post Saylor expertly weaves the true history of Rome with the lives and loves of its fictional citizens. - Daily Express Author Biography Steven Saylor is the author of the critically acclaimed historical mystery novels set in ancient Rome, the Roma sub Rosa series, featuring Gordianus the Finder. He divides his time between Berkeley, California, and Austin, Texas. Review Saylor expertly weaves the true history of Rome with the lives and loves of its fictional citizens. - Daily Express... with the scalpel-like deftness of a Hollywood director, Saylor puts his finger on the very essence of Roman History - TLSA breathtaking epic ... scholarly and engrossing ...Compelling and evocative, this dramatic saga does full justice to the fascinating role that ancient Rome has played in world history. - Good Book Guide Long Description Roma is the story of the ancient city of Rome, from its mythic beginnings as a campsite along a trade route to its emergence as the centre of the most extensive, powerful empire in the ancient world.Beginning with the prehistory days when Roma was a way station among seven hills for traders and merchants and the founding of the city itself by Romulus and Remus, critically acclaimed historical novelist Steven Saylor tells the epic saga of a city and its people, its rise to prominence among the city-states of the area, and, ultimately, dominance over the entire ancient Western world.From the tragedy of Coriolanus, to the Punic Wars and the invasion by Hannibal, the triumph and murder of Julius Caesar, and the rise and decline of the Roman Republic and the beginnings of Imperial Rome, Saylors breathtaking novel brings to vivid life the most famous city of the ancient world. Roma is Saylors finest achievement, an epic in the truest sense of the word. Review Quote Saylor expertly weaves the true history of Rome with the lives and loves of its fictional citizens. - Daily Express... with the scalpel-like deftness of a Hollywood director, Saylor puts his finger on the very essence of Roman History - TLSA breathtaking epic ... scholarly and engrossing ...Compelling and evocative, this dramatic saga does full justice to the fascinating role that ancient Rome has played in world history. - Good Book Guide Promotional "Headline" The bestselling epic of Ancient Rome with a new cover design to tie in with hardback publication of DOMINUS, the third book in this bestselling trilogy Description for Sales People Over 40,000 copies sold in paperback 7,500 copies sold in hardback. Description for Press or Other Media not needed, small entry only Details ISBN1849016046 Author Steven Saylor ISBN-10 1849016046 ISBN-13 9781849016049 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Format Paperback DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Short Title ROMA Language English Birth 1956 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2011-05-26 Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-05-26 Pages 672 Imprint Constable NZ Release Date 2005-11-19 AU Release Date 2005-11-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97337344;

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