the first man in rome by colleen mccullough

Rich with unforgettable characters and unerring historical accuracy, The First Man in Rome is a vivid tale of power, treachery, and a great Republic hurtling towards civil war.

Together the two men will shape history as they are thrust into a raging storm - engaging in deadly political contests and waging far-off wars for a state battling to hold on to its enormous power. by Colleen McCullough 4. William Morrow & Company, 22.95 (896pp) ISBN 978-8-6. Sulla, a pleasure-seeking aristocrat without money of his own, is transformed by his ambitions into a fierce and daring warrior. Marius, a heroic man of strength and means, lacks the noble blood to contend for the First Man, but overcomes his common status when he marries into the patrician house of Caesar. at the height of the Roman Republic, two men set their sights on becoming the First Man - the Roman more respected than any other. The First Man in Rome (Masters of Rome Book 1) Kindle Edition by Colleen McCullough (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 886 ratings Book 1 of 7: Masters of Rome See all formats and editions Kindle 0.00 This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited 11.19 to buy Hardcover 155.23 2 Used from 13.56 5 New from 155.

Cecrow: Plutarchs biographies of six key figures, including Marius and Sulla. The First Man in Rome is the story of Mariuss rise to power in the Roman republic and the story of his friendship with Sulla. 'The First Man in Rome was not the best man: he was the First among other men who were his equals.To be the First Man in Rome was something far better than kingship.' McCulloughs epic tale of ancient Rome explores the power struggle between an ambitious military man and a man who lost his fortune to pleasure.

The first man in rome by colleen mccullough