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"There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero's life is in ruins. Exiled, separated from his wife and children, his possessions confiscated, his life constantly in danger, Cicero is tormented by the knowledge...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Alfred A Knopf,
[2016]
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| Edition: | First United States edition. |
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| Summary: | "There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero's life is in ruins. Exiled, separated from his wife and children, his possessions confiscated, his life constantly in danger, Cicero is tormented by the knowledge that he has sacrificed power for the sake of his principles. His comeback requires wit, skill and courage - and for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is once more the supreme senator in Rome. But politics is never static and no statesman, however cunning, can safeguard against the ambition and corruption of others" -- |
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| Item Description: | "This is a Borzoi Book"--from title page verso. Includes glossary. |
| Physical Description: | xix, 385 pages : maps ; 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780307957948 0307957942 |