Review "Imperium" by Robert Harris
"Imperium" is Robert Harris' historical fiction novel about Cicero and life in ancient Rome.
The story focuses on Cicero's career and his political rise to power. Because Rome was a Republic at the time with an elected government, the story is a series of campaigns for various offices on Cicero's way journey up the political ladder. The events seem amazingly familiar to readers in today's America (constant election campaigns, corruption trials of regional governors, attempts to buy votes, etc.)
The real theme of the book is Cicero the person vs Cicero the politician. What is he willing to do to get elected Consul? Is there a deal he won't make? It makes for an interesting and enjoyable read.
I enjoyed this book. I do not think it is as good as Colleen McCollough's series on Julius Caesar but it is very good - and easier to read than McCollough's books. (a lot less Latin).
The story focuses on Cicero's career and his political rise to power. Because Rome was a Republic at the time with an elected government, the story is a series of campaigns for various offices on Cicero's way journey up the political ladder. The events seem amazingly familiar to readers in today's America (constant election campaigns, corruption trials of regional governors, attempts to buy votes, etc.)
The real theme of the book is Cicero the person vs Cicero the politician. What is he willing to do to get elected Consul? Is there a deal he won't make? It makes for an interesting and enjoyable read.
I enjoyed this book. I do not think it is as good as Colleen McCollough's series on Julius Caesar but it is very good - and easier to read than McCollough's books. (a lot less Latin).
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