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During my time at senior school I really hated history. This was in no small part down to the people teaching me and it was simply a subject I really couldn’t get excited about. Now however I have... more

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  • 35 of 35 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 Andy.mack

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    2 Stars Cicero, The Greatest Orator Of All Time 21/08/2011
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    Advantages Advantages Creates an amazing backdrop and gives the reader a great descrition of Rome

    Disadvantages Disadvantages The characters never really engage, lacks any real spark to hook you

    During my time at senior school I really hated history. This was in no small part down to the people teaching me and it was simply a subject I really couldn’t get excited about. Now however I have slightly different views and am very interested in finding out about as much history as possible and it’s that reason that has led to Historical Fiction becoming one of my favourite genres. I’ve really taken to the concept of fictional works based on actual events throughout history and with writers such as Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell and Robert Harris it is a genre packed full of talented ... more
  • 7 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    4 Stars Imperium - Robert Harris - Well worth reading 02/06/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Entertaining, intriguing story, warm & funny in places.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Some Harris fans may feel that Imperium is not as fast paced as Fatherland or Archangel.

    If you are new to Harris or an exisitng fan I don't believe that you will be disappointed by Imperium. I rated this book 4 out of 5 which maybe mean but I did enjoy Fatherland & Archangel more. This is the story of Marcus Tullius Cicero as narrated by his secretary and loyal servant Tiro. Tiro charts Cicero's rise up Rome's political ladder from 79BC to 64BC, recounting his trials & tribulations in a riveting and in places touching manner. Without relying on fast paced action, Harris had me craving every day for my dose of Roman political intrigue. As Cicero comes neither from an aristoric ... more

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Type Fiction
Genre Historical Fiction
Title Imperium
Author Robert Harris
Publisher Hutchinson

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