Edité par Corsair, 2011
ISBN 10 : 184901602X ISBN 13 : 9781849016025
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Edité par Corsair, 2011
ISBN 10 : 184901602X ISBN 13 : 9781849016025
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Edité par Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom, London, 2011
ISBN 10 : 184901602X ISBN 13 : 9781849016025
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. In the international bestseller Roma, Steven Saylor told the story of the first thousand years of Rome by following the descendants of a single bloodline. Now, in Empire, Saylor charts the destinies of five more generations of the Pinarius family, from the reign of the first emperor, Augustus, to the glorious height of Rome's empire under Hadrian. Through the eyes of the Pinarii, we witness the machinations of Tiberius, the madness of Caligula, the cruel escapades of Nero, and the chaos of the Year of Four Emperors in 69 A.D. The deadly paranoia of Domitian is followed by the Golden Age of Trajan and Hadrian-but even the most enlightened emperors wield the power to inflict death and destruction on a whim. Empire is strewn with spectacular scenes, including the Great Fire of 64 A.D. that ravaged the city, Nero's terrifying persecution of the Christians, and the mind-blowing opening games of the Colosseum. But at the novel's heart are the wrenching choices and seductive temptations faced by each new generation of the Pinarii. One unwittingly becomes the sexual plaything of the notorious Messalina. One enters into a clandestine affair with a Vestal virgin. One falls under the charismatic spell of Nero, while another is drawn into the strange new cult of those who deny the gods and call themselves Christians. However diverse their destinies and desires, all the Pinarii are united by one thing: the mysterious golden talisman called the fascinum handed down from a time before Rome existed. As it passes from generation to generation, the fascinum seems to exercise a power not only over those who wear it, but over the very fate of the empire. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Little, Brown Book Group Limited, 2011
ISBN 10 : 184901602X ISBN 13 : 9781849016025
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Edité par Little, Brown Book Group Limited, 2011
ISBN 10 : 184901602X ISBN 13 : 9781849016025
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Edité par Little, Brown Book Group Mai 2011, 2011
ISBN 10 : 184901602X ISBN 13 : 9781849016025
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - In the international bestseller Roma, Steven Saylor told the story of the first thousand years of Rome by following the descendants of a single bloodline. Now, in Empire, Saylor charts the destinies of five more generations of the Pinarius family, from the reign of the first emperor, Augustus, to the glorious height of Rome's empire under Hadrian.Through the eyes of the Pinarii, we witness the machinations of Tiberius, the madness of Caligula, the cruel escapades of Nero, and the chaos of the Year of Four Emperors in 69 A.D. The deadly paranoia of Domitian is followed by the Golden Age of Trajan and Hadrian - but even the most enlightened emperors wield the power to inflict death and destruction on a whim.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.
Edité par Constable, 2011
ISBN 10 : 184901602X ISBN 13 : 9781849016025
Vendeur : Brook Bookstore, Milano, MI, Italie
Etat : new.
Edité par Little, Brown Book Group, 2011
ISBN 10 : 184901602X ISBN 13 : 9781849016025
Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Etat : New. 2011. Paperback. The eagerly awaited sequel to the bestselling Roma - now in paperback. Num Pages: 720 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 180 x 47. Weight in Grams: 512. . . . . .
Edité par Little, Brown Book Group, 2011
ISBN 10 : 184901602X ISBN 13 : 9781849016025
Vendeur : Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. 2011. Paperback. The eagerly awaited sequel to the bestselling Roma - now in paperback. Num Pages: 720 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 180 x 47. Weight in Grams: 512. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.