{"title":"Steven Saylor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Saylor\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts richly detailed historical fiction set against the vibrant backdrop of ancient Rome. His narratives weave intricate plots with vivid historical settings, immersing readers in a world of political intrigue, complex characters, and timeless themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of immersive storytelling will appreciate Saylor’s ability to bring history to life through compelling prose and meticulous research. Each book offers a journey into the heart of Roman culture, blending mystery and drama with authentic period detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roma-by-steven-saylor-9781849016049","title":"Roma","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoma\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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, Saylor's breathtaking novel brings to vivid life the most famous city of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoma\u003c\/em\u003e is Saylor's finest achievement, an epic in the truest sense of the word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598058995948,"sku":"9781849016049","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781849016049-roma.jpg?v=1777960887"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steven-saylor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}