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Rubicon: The Last Years Of The Roman Republic
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A Masterful, Witty, Brilliantly Researched Popular History Of Perhaps The Greatest Civilization Ever And The Events And People That Led To Its Transformation From A Republic To An Empire.On A Dark January Morning, Julius Caesar, The Governor Of Gaul, Rode With His Closest Aides Towards A River Named The Rubicon, Which Marked The Line Of The Frontier With Italy. A Governor Was Forbidden To Lead Troops Out Of His Allotted Province To Break This Severest Of Laws Was Tantamount To A Declaration Of Civil War. Caesar Was A Gambler, However. Like The Consummate Actor On The Public Stage He Had Always Been, He Quoted A Line From One Of Menander'S Plays: It'S Time To Roll The Die. Then He Ordered The Legion Behind Him To Advance, Over The River And On Towards Rome. Crossing The Rubicon Was A Step So Consequential That It Has Come To Stand For Every Fateful Step In History Since. When Caesar Rolled His Die, The Result Was Indeed A Civil War, One That Would End Up Destroying Rome'S Traditional Freedoms And Establishing A Permanent Dictatorship On The Wreckage Of Her Constitution.In Rubicon, Cambridge And Oxfordeducated Historian And Novelist Tom Holland Gives Us A Harrowing And Exciting Account Of The Fall Of The Republic, One That Begins In 100 Bc, The Approximate Birthdate Of The Generation That Was To Bring About The Republic'S Ruin. He Then Traces The Development Of These Men Into The Ruling Minds Of The Republic, And The Occurrence At The Rubicon That Marked The End Of The Expansionism For Which They Had Fought. Rubicon Captures The Suspense And Drama Of Rome'S Most Famous Political Rivalries And Shows Its Vibrant And Charged Atmosphere, All The While Featuring Some Of The Most Celebrated Personalities In Historyjulius Caesar, Cicero, Spartacus, Cleopatra, Brutus, Pompey, Virgil, And Augustus. As America Embarks On Its Own Imperial Adventures, Rubicon Is The Chronicle Of Rome For Which We Have All Been Waitingcarefully Researched And Wildly Compelling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic' about? A: 'Rubicon' is a popular history book by Tom Holland that examines the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire, focusing on key events and figures like Julius Caesar, Cicero, and Pompey.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic' is Tom Holland, a historian and novelist educated at Cambridge and Oxford.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Rubicon' was published on February 17, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does 'Rubicon' have? A: The book has a total of 432 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition, indicating minimal wear and tear.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Rubicon'? A: The book covers the political rivalries, key figures, and events leading to the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of imperial rule.
- Q: Is 'Rubicon' suitable for readers new to Roman history? A: Yes, 'Rubicon' is written in an engaging style that makes it accessible for readers who are new to Roman history.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or maps? A: The book does not specifically mention illustrations or maps; it primarily focuses on text to convey its historical narrative.
- Q: What is the main thesis or argument of 'Rubicon'? A: The main thesis of 'Rubicon' is that the events surrounding Julius Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon River symbolize a critical turning point in Roman history, leading to civil war and the eventual establishment of dictatorship.