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First Man In Rome

By Colleen McCullough
Series: Masters of Rome
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First Man In Rome by Colleen McCullough is an intricately woven historical fiction that delves into the rise of two powerful figures, Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla, in Ancient Rome. The novel portrays the gripping political and social dynamics as these ambitious men navigate the complexities of Roman society to achieve ultimate power. It captures the ambition, intrigue, and cultural richness of Rome at the turn of the first century BC.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for richly detailed historical fiction that delves into the political intrigue, power struggles, and vivid lives of Ancient Rome's most prominent figures. If you enjoy immersing yourself in epic tales with complex characters and a meticulously researched backdrop, this journey into the drama and grandeur of Rome should captivate you.

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First Man In Rome

In Rome, 110BC, upstart military genius Gaius Marius marries the daughter of aristocrat Gaius Julius. Three years later her wayward sister marries the attractive, ambitious but unsuitable Lucius Cornelius Sulla. This book unfolds a tale of intrigue and ambition interwoven with passion.

PART OF THE ACCLAIMED MASTERS OF ROME SERIES

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Part of the acclaimed Masters of Rome series

The first book in the epic Masters of Rome series.

Rome, 110 BC. A city which is home to Gaius Marius, prosperous but lowborn, a proud and disciplined soldier emboldened by his shrewdness and self-made wealth. It is also home to Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a handsome young aristocrat corrupted by poverty, a shameless pleasure seeker.

Two men of extraordinary vision, men of ruthless ambition, both blessed and cursed by the special favour of Fortune. Men fated to lay the foundations of the most awesome empire ever known, and to play out a mighty struggle for power and glory - for Marius and Sulla share a formidable ambition- to become First Man in Rome.

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First Man In Rome is praised for its flowing narrative and the seamless integration of historical research. It offers a rich and grandly meaty portrayal of ancient Rome, capturing the intense atmosphere with the vivid backdrop of marching Roman legions, as noted by Kirkus Reviews.

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ISBN: 9780099462484

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 August 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 715g

Pages: 1056

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Colleen McCullough Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Masters of Rome

About the Author

Colleen McCullough was born in Australia. A neurophysiologist, she established the department of neurophysiology at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, then worked as a researcher and teacher at Yale Medical School for ten years. Her writing career began with the publication of Tim, followed by The Thorn Birds, a record-breaking international bestseller. The author of over ten other novels, including the acclaimed 'Masters of Rome' series, Dr McCullough also wrote lyrics for musical theatre. Until her death in 2015 she lived on Norfolk Island in the Pacific with her husband.

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