Danny N. (Alameda) - , reviewed on 4/12/2007 + 336 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

4-1/2 STARS!

Over 1,000 pages to the book, over 900 pages to the novel itself!

Book includes a very detailed 120 page Glossary giving (detailed) descriptions and definitions for roman (latin) words etc,

- plus 10 page pronunciation guide for roman masculine names,
- plus 9 page pronunciation guide to other names and terms.

Novel about Marius, wealthy but lowborn, and Sulla, aristocratic but penniless and debauched - extraordinary men of vision whose ruthless ambition will lay the foundations of the most awesome and enduring empire known to humankind.

- the major character - the women in particular - come through as real humans facing real and recognizable problems - a real work of art of words!

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