Imperium is the first book in robert harris s trilogy that features cicero as the main protagonist during a most critical time for the roman empire. In his previous books, harris used carefully researched historical events as the backdrop for thriller plots. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Imperium, by robert harris ancient law and disorder. He has written an historically accurate novel that moves at a pageturning pace without the benefit of an endless succession of battle scenes. He spent the first eight years of his career writing nonfiction on several different subjects before moving on to a career as a novelist. Imperium, a much more conventional historical novel, presents itself as a lost. The recreation of a vanished biography written by his. A novel of ancient rome kindle edition by harris, robert.
The interest derives from his depiction of the incredibly fascinating political career of marcus tullius cicero, one of historys greatest orators. By the end of robert harriss novel imperium, the ancient roman senator marcus tullius cicero has been elected as. Robert harris is the author of nine bestselling novels. Imperium, a much more conventional historical novel. After a novel on pompeii, he turns to the politics of ancient rome with imperium, the story of the rise of cicero. The british historical novelist robert harris, who so famously has set novels in the world war iicold war era, has recently turned to the ancient world for inspiration. A novel of ancient rome has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. A novel of ancient rome by robert harris 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 305 pages and is available in hardcover format. Imperiumthe power of life and death as vested by the state in an individual. Robert harris has accomplished a truly remarkable task. Jul 03, 2007 on the last 50 pages of this novel and loving every chapter. I chose this audiobook after having read the same authors historical novel pompeii. I have also enjoyed the robert harris books ive read in the past, which, although certainly intelligent and wellwritten, have been fastpaced, dramatic and quick reads. It is a fictional biography of cicero, told through the firstperson narrator of his secretary tiro, beginning with the prosecution of verres. In his new novel, imperium, the british author robert harris fictionalizes ciceros lessknown early career as a young lawyer on the make. Returning to rome and becoming a senator, cicero participates in a year of. By the way, did you know that cicero means chick peas. The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by robert harris. While pompeii carries the reader along with both political intrigue and the drama of natural disaster, imperium is a historical novel primarily about politics in ancient rome.
Ever since walter scott wrote waverley, the dominant tradition of the historical novel has been one of obsessive realism. Although he began his career in nonfiction, his fame rests upon his works of historical fiction. Robert dennis harris born 7 march 1957 is an english novelist. Buy a cheap copy of imperium book by robert harris. Schuster first edition, hardcover, 305 pages editions of imperium. Robert harris is an english author of historical fiction and nonfiction. Its a period i have become very interested in and learned about primarily though fiction films as well as books. He has also worked as a journalist and a television reporter for the bbc. On the last 50 pages of this novel and loving every chapter. His work has been translated into thirtyseven languages. Imperium is a 2006 novel by english author robert harris. A novel of ancient rome by robert harris 2006, hardcover at the best. Cicero series by robert harris goodreads share book.
It is a recklessly foolish or a colossally selfconfident writer who is more than 100 pages into the first book of a trilogy when he puts these. This epic trilogy by robert harris includes his bestselling novels. The roman republic makes a bold setting for detective work in robert harriss gripping and accomplished novel imperium, says tom holland. A novel of ancient rome by robert harris online at alibris. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. On the eve of ciceros inauguration as consul of rome, a grisly discovery sends fear rippling through a city already racked by unrest. I wish history lessons had been as interesting as this book.
Imperium book by robert harris official publisher page. When tiro, the confidential secretary of a roman senator, opens the door to a terrified stranger on a cold november morning, he sets in motion a chain of events which will eventually propel his master into one of the most famous courtroom dramas in history. Fatherland, enigma, archangel, pompeii, imperium, the ghost writer, conspirata, the fear index, and an officer and a spy. Many hundreds of men have sought this power, but cicero was unique in the history of the republic in that he pursued it with no resources to help him apart from his own talent. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are tiro. Enigma returns to ancient rome for this entertaining and enlightening novel of m. It is a recklessly foolish or a colossally selfconfident writer who is more than 100 pages into. A novel of ancient rome by robert harris imperium is a 2006 novel by english author robert harris. A novel of ancient rome by robert harris audio book.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading imperium. Robert harris is the author of twelve bestselling novels. I can think of no better endorsement of imperium than to mention those two books. Sep 02, 2006 imperium by robert harris 342pp, hutchinson. Imperium by robert harris penguin books new zealand. Cicero lived by his wits in a tireless quest for imperiumthe ultimate power of. Several of his books have been filmed, including the ghost. Robert harris is the author of thirteen bestselling novels. Cicero was a really talented lawyer and this novel brings his character to life. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. He is a former journalist and bbc television reporter. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read conspirata.
Imperium cicero, book 1 by robert harris fantastic fiction. Robert harris has set himself apart by creating timeless pieces of masterfully created literary works in the historical fiction, nonfiction and mystery thriller genres. The tale is told in the firstperson pov, that of tiro, a slave for now and ciceros chief secretary. Imperium a novel of ancient rome cicero 1 robert harris. Robert harris is one of my favorite authors, and ancient rome is one of my top genres. The second volume, lustrum, was published in october 2009. Sep 19, 2006 from the bestselling author of fatherland and pompeii, comes the first novel of a trilogy about the struggle for power in ancient rome. In his characteristic element, he puts his best foot forward to write books which his readers await in. Both books are fascinating retellings of events in the roman empire. A city rippling with power and with no shortage of men who would wield it. Imperium is the first book in robert harriss trilogy that features cicero as the main protagonist during a most critical time for the roman empire. In his early novels, set closer to the present day, robert harris proved himself a master of.
Dictator encompasses some of the most epic events in human history yet is. Oct 22, 2006 in his previous books, harris used carefully researched historical events as the backdrop for thriller plots. Imperium from the bestselling author of fatherland and pompeii, comes the first novel of a trilogy about the struggle for power in ancient rome. Harris lives near newbury, berkshire, england with his wife. A novel of ancient rome ebook written by robert harris. From the bestselling author of pompeii comes the first volume in an exciting new trilogy set in ancient rome an imaginary biography of cicero, romes first. A novel of ancient rome by robert harris by natasa djordjevic 5. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read imperium. A novel of ancient rome audiobook by robert harris.