Dominus: An epic saga of Rome, from the height of its glory to its destruction b

Description: Dominus by Steven Saylor The epic conclusion to the best-selling Roma series. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A compelling storyteller, with a striking talent for historical reconstruction Mary BeardA.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 Romes most vivid figures, Saylors 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 ExpressSaylors scholarship is breathtaking and his writing enthrals Ruth RendellWith the scalpel-like deftness of a Hollywood director, Saylor puts his finger on the very essence of Roman history. Times Literary SupplementReaders will find his work wonderfully (and gracefully) researched... this is entertainment of the first order. Washington PostSaylors scholarship is breathtaking and his writing enthrals Ruth RendellThe most reliably entertaining and well-researched novels about the ancient world [are] Steven Saylors 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 Author Biography Steven Saylor writes murder mysteries and is best known for his Roma sub Rosa series set in Ancient Rome and featuring Gordianus the Finder.Steven has been a newspaper and magazine editor, and a literary agent. Steven was born in Texas in 1956 and graduated with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied history and Classics. He divides his time between homes in Berkeley, California, and Austin, Texas.See also his website Long Description 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 Romes most vivid figures, Saylors 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 Saylors 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 Saylors scholarship is breathtaking and his writing enthrals Ruth Rendell The most reliably entertaining and well-researched novels about the ancient world [are] Steven Saylors 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 Promotional "Headline" The epic conclusion to the best-selling Roma series. Details ISBN1472123654 Author Steven Saylor Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2021 ISBN-10 1472123654 ISBN-13 9781472123657 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-08-03 Pages 496 UK Release Date 2021-08-03 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle An epic saga of Rome, from the height of its glory to its destruction Imprint Constable DEWEY 813.6 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-11-02 AU Release Date 2021-11-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132857732;

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