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Tom Holland's 'Rubicon' offers a fresh and captivating retelling of the Roman Republic's tumultuous final years. With remarkable wit and narrative prowess, Holland breathes new life into this blood-soaked epoch of history.
Readers have praised Holland's ability to resurrect the towering figures of ancient Rome - from Pompey and Crassus to Cato, Cicero, and Caesar. The author skillfully illuminates the factors that propelled Rome to unparalleled global dominance, explores the reasons behind its enduring power, and examines the causes of its eventual downfall.
Critics have lauded the book for its gripping storytelling and entertainment value. Holland's narrative is replete with dramatic events and spectacular scenes, yet it's his contemporary perspective and clever insights that truly set this account apart.
Celebrated authors like Ian McEwan have hailed 'Rubicon' as exemplary narrative history, describing it as utterly engrossing and even obsession-inducing. This Sunday Times bestseller promises to captivate anyone intrigued by the triumphs and tragedies of the Roman Republic.
Book ISBN: | 9780349115634 |
Book Author: | Tom Holland |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Abacus |
Book Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Book Dimensions: | 196 x 125 x 31 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2004-10-06 |
Book Pagination: | 464 pages, Section: 24, b/w and col |
Book Weight: | 398g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’