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Synopsis
Colleen McCullough's magisterial series of historical novels about the Roman Empire begins with THE FIRST MAN IN ROME, which details the careers of Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla, who ruled Rome, each in his own way, with far-reaching effects. McCullough has immersed herself in the Roman world, and the details of not only political intrigues but dress and food and neighborhoods, even sexual mores, ring with a compelling authenticity. She also includes maps and illustrations (drawn by herself), a glossary of Latin words, and a pronunciation guide, plus a fascinating Author's Note at the end that sheds light on her research and other relevant matters.
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First Line: "Having no personal commitment to either of the new consuls, Gaius Julius Caesar and his sons simply tacked themselves onto the procession which started nearest to their own house, the procession of the senior consul, Marcus Minucius Rufus."
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