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The Poison King: The Life And Legend Of Mithradates, Rome'S Deadliest Enemy
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A Compelling Biography Of The Legendary King, Rebel, And Poisoner Who Defied The Roman Empiremachiavelli Praised His Military Genius. European Royalty Sought Out His Secret Elixir Against Poison. His Life Inspired Mozart'S First Opera, While For Centuries Poets And Playwrights Recited Bloody, Romantic Tales Of His Victories, Defeats, Intrigues, Concubines, And Mysterious Death. But Until Now No Modern Historian Has Recounted The Full Story Of Mithradates, The Ruthless King And Visionary Rebel Who Challenged The Power Of Rome In The First Century Bc. In This Richly Illustrated Bookthe First Biography Of Mithradates In Fifty Yearsadrienne Mayor Combines A Storyteller'S Gifts With The Most Recent Archaeological And Scientific Discoveries To Tell The Tale Of Mithradates As It Has Never Been Told Before.The Poison King Describes A Life Brimming With Spectacle And Excitement. Claiming Alexander The Great And Darius Of Persia As Ancestors, Mithradates Inherited A Wealthy Black Sea Kingdom At Age Fourteen After His Mother Poisoned His Father. He Fled Into Exile And Returned In Triumph To Become A Ruler Of Superb Intelligence And Fierce Ambition. Hailed As A Savior By His Followers And Feared As A Second Hannibal By His Enemies, He Envisioned A Grand Eastern Empire To Rival Rome. After Massacring Eighty Thousand Roman Citizens In 88 Bc, He Seized Greece And Modernday Turkey. Fighting Some Of The Most Spectacular Battles In Ancient History, He Dragged Rome Into A Long Round Of Wars And Threatened To Invade Italy Itself. His Uncanny Ability To Elude Capture And Surge Back After Devastating Losses Unnerved The Romans, While His Mastery Of Poisons Allowed Him To Foil Assassination Attempts And Eliminate Rivals.The Poison King Is A Gripping Account Of One Of Rome'S Most Relentless But Least Understood Foes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of The Poison King? A: The author of The Poison King is Adrienne Mayor.
- Q: What is the main subject of The Poison King? A: The Poison King is a biography of Mithradates, a historical figure known as Rome's deadliest enemy, detailing his life, military genius, and rebellion against the Roman Empire.
- Q: How many pages are in The Poison King? A: The Poison King contains 472 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Poison King is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was The Poison King published? A: The Poison King was published on October 18, 2009.
- Q: What condition is The Poison King in? A: The Poison King is in new condition.
- Q: What are the notable features of The Poison King? A: Notable features include mint condition, same-day dispatch for orders received before 12 noon, guaranteed packaging, and a return policy with no quibbles.
- Q: Is The Poison King suitable for readers interested in ancient history? A: Yes, The Poison King is ideal for readers interested in ancient history, particularly those who want to learn about Mithradates and his conflicts with Rome.
- Q: Does The Poison King include illustrations? A: Yes, The Poison King is richly illustrated, enhancing the storytelling experience.
- Q: What themes are explored in The Poison King? A: The themes explored in The Poison King include power, rebellion, military strategy, and the complexities of historical narratives surrounding Mithradates.