The Roman
Adrian Goldsworthy
Jun 2027 · Bloomsbury GB Audio
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A powerful, evocative and darkly humorous fictional memoir, The Roman is the thrilling story of Rome as seen through the eyes of a former senator. Perfect for fans of I, Claudius and Robert Harris's Cicero.
A rascal. A malcontent. Unfit for office.
Or one of Rome's forgotten heroes?
After a lifetime’s service, Marcus Egnatius Ruso was cast out of the Senate by the Emperor Augustus, accused of acts unworthy of Rome.
Now ensconced on his estate near Pompeii, Ruso has picked up his pen to set the record straight on a life lived at the heart of Roman history.
Rising from humble beginnings to rub shoulders with the most celebrated names in Rome, Ruso served Julius Caesar, Cato and Crassus, and even participated in the greatest rebellion of the age: the slave revolt led by Spartacus.
But was Ruso unfit for office after all, or was he simply the victim of imperial caprice? Dear reader, that is for you to decide...
'Authentic and enjoyable' The Times on Adrian Goldsworthy
A rascal. A malcontent. Unfit for office.
Or one of Rome's forgotten heroes?
After a lifetime’s service, Marcus Egnatius Ruso was cast out of the Senate by the Emperor Augustus, accused of acts unworthy of Rome.
Now ensconced on his estate near Pompeii, Ruso has picked up his pen to set the record straight on a life lived at the heart of Roman history.
Rising from humble beginnings to rub shoulders with the most celebrated names in Rome, Ruso served Julius Caesar, Cato and Crassus, and even participated in the greatest rebellion of the age: the slave revolt led by Spartacus.
But was Ruso unfit for office after all, or was he simply the victim of imperial caprice? Dear reader, that is for you to decide...
'Authentic and enjoyable' The Times on Adrian Goldsworthy
A powerful, evocative and darkly humorous fictional memoir, The Roman is the thrilling story of Rome as seen through the eyes of a former senator. Perfect for fans of I, Claudius and Robert Harris's Cicero.
A rascal. A malcontent. Unfit for office.
Or one of Rome's forgotten heroes?
After a lif...
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About the author
Adrian Goldsworthy studied at Oxford, where his doctoral thesis examined the Roman army. He went on to become an acclaimed historian of Ancient Rome. He is the author of numerous works of non-fiction, including Caesar, The Fall of the West, and Hadrian's Wall, and critically acclaimed historical fiction including the Vindolanda trilogy.
Follow Adrian at adriangoldsworthy.com
Follow Adrian at adriangoldsworthy.com
Adrian Goldsworthy studied at Oxford, where his doctoral thesis examined the Roman army. He went on to become an acclaimed historian of Ancient Rome. He is the author of numerous works of non-fiction, including Caesar, The Fall of the West, and Hadrian's Wall, and critically acclaimed historical ...
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