'A compelling storyteller, with a striking talent for historical
reconstruction' Mary Beard A.D. 165: The empire of Rome has reached
its pinnacle. Pax Roma reigns from Britannia to Egypt, from Gaul to
Greece. Emperor Marcus Aurelius oversees a golden age and the
ancient Pinarius family of artisans embellish the greatest city on
Earth with gilded statues and towering marble monuments. But
history does not stand still. The years to come bring wars,
plagues, fires, and famines. The best emperors in history are
succeeded by some of the worst. Barbarians descend, eventually
appearing before the gates of Rome itself. Chaos engulfs the
empire. Through it all, the Pinarius family endures, thanks in no
small part to the fascinum, a protective talisman older than Rome
itself, handed down through countless generations. But on the
fringes of society, a band of troublesome cultists disseminate
dangerous and seditious ideas. They call themselves Christians.
Some emperors deal with the Christians with toleration, others with
bloody persecution. Then one emperor does the unthinkable. He
becomes a Christian himself and the revolution he sets in motion
will change the world forever. Spanning 160 years and seven
generations, teeming with some of ancient Rome's most vivid
figures, Saylor's epic brings to vivid life some of the most
tumultuous chapters of human history, events which reverberate
still. Praise for Steven Saylor: 'Saylor expertly weaves the true
history of Rome with the lives and loves of its fictional
citizens.' Daily Express 'Saylor's scholarship is breathtaking and
his writing enthrals' Ruth Rendell 'With the scalpel-like deftness
of a Hollywood director, Saylor puts his finger on the very essence
of Roman history.' Times Literary Supplement 'Readers will find his
work wonderfully (and gracefully) researched... this is
entertainment of the first order.' Washington Post 'Saylor's
scholarship is breathtaking and his writing enthrals' Ruth Rendell
'The most reliably entertaining and well-researched novels about
the ancient world [are] Steven Saylor's tales of the Roman
proto-detective Gordianus the Finder. The Throne of Caesar brings
the series to a satisfying conclusion [and offers] a new,
compelling perspective on familiar historic events' Sunday Times
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Fascinated!
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 | Review
by: MarneVNiekerk
I have read the previous two books in the trilogy and could not wait for the final saga. Loot made it all possible - they were the only supplier who could help me getting this book. I love history, because of how it shapes our future. And the Roman Empire had such a huge impact on the history of the last 2000 years. Thank you, Loot, for making my wish come true!
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