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Libri antichi e moderni

Roberts, John Maddox

SPQR

Avon Books, 1990

20,00 €

Kalamos Books

(STREETSVILLE, Canada)

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Anno di pubblicazione
1990
ISBN
0380759934
Luogo di stampa
New York
Autore
Roberts, John Maddox
Editori
Avon Books
Edizione
1st Pbk Edition
Soggetto
HISTORICAL FICTION ANCIENT ROME ROMAN REPUBLIC republis
Descrizione
S
Sovracoperta
No
Legatura
Brossura
Copia autografata
No
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Descrizione

Mystery story set in ancient Rome "They were evil times for the great Republic of Crassus and Pompey-- when vicious gangs ruled the streets, routinely preying on plebeian and patrician alike. So the garroting of a lowly ex-slave and the disembowelment of a foreign merchant in the dangerous Subura district seemed of little consequence to the Roman hierarchy. But Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger -- high-born commander of the local vigiles -- was determined to investigate. And despite official apathy, brazen bribes and sinister threats, the dedicated functionary would uncover a foul stew of corruption simmering at the highest levels of his government -- one which promised destruction to both Decius.and the mighty Republic he so loyally served.- 229p. glossary