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Stand aside Gladiator! The real classics are coming! The Independent
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March, 44 BC. Rome, in all her glory, has expanded her territories beyond the wildest dreams of her citizens, led by Caius Julius Caesar — Pontifex Maximus, dictator perpetuo, invincible military leader and only fifty-six years old. He is a man in command of his destiny, who wields enormous power throughout the vast empire. However his god-given mission – to end the blood-splattered fratricidal wars, reconcile implacably hostile factions and preserve Roman civilization and world order – is teetering dangerously close to collapse… His power is draining away. None of his supporters can stop the inexorably evolving plot against him and prophecy will explode into truth on the Ides of March and the world will change forever. This is political thriller laced through with all the intrigue and action surrounding one of the most crucial turning points in the history of western civilization.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read a few of the authors books before, I decided to give this one a go after finding the last hardback version on the shelves of Waterstones and I was glad I did.
Manfredi produces a very good novel all about the last few days of Julius Caesar and the conspirators who tried to bring him down and the allies who did what they could to defend him.
With his health begining to fade, Caesar struggles to maintain control of the senate and his physical being as those jealous of his popularity and rule try to grasp his power.
This book gives a version of what may have happenned to one of Rome's greatest leaders, who helped found one of the World's greatest Empires and was incredibly assasinated by envious fools, who tried to portray him as a narcissistic and omipitant man.
Manfredi writes in a particular style and being Italian has a unique view of all things Roman. The Ides of March is worth reading without doubt.
Manfredi produces a very good novel all about the last few days of Julius Caesar and the conspirators who tried to bring him down and the allies who did what they could to defend him.
With his health begining to fade, Caesar struggles to maintain control of the senate and his physical being as those jealous of his popularity and rule try to grasp his power.
This book gives a version of what may have happenned to one of Rome's greatest leaders, who helped found one of the World's greatest Empires and was incredibly assasinated by envious fools, who tried to portray him as a narcissistic and omipitant man.
Manfredi writes in a particular style and being Italian has a unique view of all things Roman. The Ides of March is worth reading without doubt.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's only this book which has made me have early nights recently, for I read it in bed. I didn't want to spoil the suspense by finishing it in daytime.
It's plain enough to most people what the subject of the book must be, what happened on the Ides (15th) of March many years ago, the regular day for the beginning of government business in ancient Rome. It was an event that still affects European, and other, events. Think of this as a dramatic version of Tom Holland's Rubicon, another worthy five-star holder. And 'dramatic' means what it says.
Did the events described actually happen? Some certainly did, and some just possibly did. I'd like to think they did, but it's fun not knowing for sure. Something intriguing is that a major player, but not just too much, in this story isn't a person at all. It's epilepsy, which we know did apply in this case. And it might have made all the difference that day.
The characters? Some are easily recognisable. One or two others, someone like Mustela, might just possibly have existed. People like him, minor figures who make major differences, still do.
If you're a Mary Renault fan, as many people, rightly, are, don't hesitate. But don't read it in bed if you intend to sleep.
It's plain enough to most people what the subject of the book must be, what happened on the Ides (15th) of March many years ago, the regular day for the beginning of government business in ancient Rome. It was an event that still affects European, and other, events. Think of this as a dramatic version of Tom Holland's Rubicon, another worthy five-star holder. And 'dramatic' means what it says.
Did the events described actually happen? Some certainly did, and some just possibly did. I'd like to think they did, but it's fun not knowing for sure. Something intriguing is that a major player, but not just too much, in this story isn't a person at all. It's epilepsy, which we know did apply in this case. And it might have made all the difference that day.
The characters? Some are easily recognisable. One or two others, someone like Mustela, might just possibly have existed. People like him, minor figures who make major differences, still do.
If you're a Mary Renault fan, as many people, rightly, are, don't hesitate. But don't read it in bed if you intend to sleep.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A novel about what is probably the most famous assassination in world history and a thriller to boot. So what would you need for such a novel? Well obviously there can be no tension in terms of the killing itself - we all know it happened, we all know when it happened and we even know where it happened. A bit like the assassination of JFK then. Of course if you were writing about JFK the tension could be generated by suggesting his death might have been the result of a conspiracy and then by revealing who the conspirators might have been. Unfortunately Caesar was killed by at least 23 assailants - bit of a giveaway really. So how do you write a thriller based on Caesar's death? Well apparently you invent a series of cardboard cutout characters and have them chase each other down the length of Italy. Will the hero make it in time to save Caesar? Well no because we all know he was killed on the morning of the 15th March 44 BC and we can't change that. Will the hero be delayed by crucial hours and fail to save Caesar? Er, well yes actually. The only questions that remains then are - what on earth is this novel supposed to be about and what was the point in writing it? Answers on a postcard please.
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Light diversion fiction history
If you are a fan of fiction history and interested in ancient rome, then this should be a pleasant read. Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Glossop
Bit of an anticlimax I'm afraid
Mr Manfredi either writes ultimate crackers or particularly abysmal books. I have read most of his books and they tend to be strongly polarised and are either truly absorbing or a... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by J. Cooper
The Ides of March
Up to his normal High standered, a joy to read but you land up missing out on a meal as its hard to put Down
Published on 15 Jan 2010 by Mr. M. Lever-jones
Manfredi -you can do much better
First let me say that I am a great fan of Manfredi. His Alexander trilogy was a masterpiece and got me hooked on historical fiction/non fiction. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2010 by Oddjob
Rubbish
Abysmal, absolute 100% rubbish. I read 150 pages in and then gave up. One of the worst books I've ever (half) read. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by C. Trounce
It's not scarrow or iggulden but it's good
if only there were no need for a translator I am sure this would be a fantastic book the drama story characters they are all there but somethin in the word choice just misses... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2009 by K. Hughes
A good read
This is a cracking good read. Manfredi's most recent work hasn't been on a par with earlier stuff but this is a return to form. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by Mr. B. Ramsbottom
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