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- Publisher: Random House (31 Dec 1991)
- ISBN-10: 0091825660
- ISBN-13: 978-0091825669
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 6.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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PART OF THE ACCLAIMED MASTERS OF ROME SERIES
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The second book in the epic Masters of Rome series.
Rome. 97 BC. Gaius Marius is one of the greatest generals Rome has ever known. under him, Rome has conquered the Western world, withstood invasion and crushed its enemies. But when the ageing Marius grows weak, the stability of the mighty Republic looks uncertain.
Ambitious, tormented Lucius Cornelius Sulla, once Marius's right hand man, withdraws from his commander's circle to prepare his own bid for power. Marius is determined not to relinquish his control over the Republic, but with his closest ally now his most dangerous rival, the stakes are higher than ever before. And as a deadly enmity develops between the two men, Rome must fight its own battle for survival.
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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First,if you plan to read "Grass crown" -you should start from the beggining-and that is "First man in Rome"!This book continues where the "First man in Rome" ended.Maybe first 100 pages or so are a little boring and fluid,but don't let that dissapoint you,the rest of the book is excellent.The author, Colleen McCullough,based all of her "roman" books on firm historical facts so anybody who knows anything about Marius and Sulla ,and the civil war in Rome that they started, will know where this book leads...so i don't intend to write any spoilers here.Just read the book,those ~1000 pages are worth of your time!
I would recommend it to all of you who,like me,love reading about ancient Rome,its life,turmoils,ups and downs and great Romans who created world history.But also, i think "Grass crown" is deffinitely must read for everybody who appriciate GOOD book!
I would recommend it to all of you who,like me,love reading about ancient Rome,its life,turmoils,ups and downs and great Romans who created world history.But also, i think "Grass crown" is deffinitely must read for everybody who appriciate GOOD book!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is the second book in the Masters of Rome series of six. The first book being The First Man in Rome. And if you enjoyed the first book, then you will love this one.
Back again are Marius and Sulla. Marius has had great success in the past, but now step forward Sulla. And Julius Caesar? He is born at the start of the book and is but a young man at the end. His time is yet to come.
Again the story is great and really brings the smell of Rome into your nose, the whisper of political intrigue into your ears, and the real action comes to life before your eyes.
Read it now. But first order the third book, Fortunes Favorites, to arrive in time for when you finish this one.
Back again are Marius and Sulla. Marius has had great success in the past, but now step forward Sulla. And Julius Caesar? He is born at the start of the book and is but a young man at the end. His time is yet to come.
Again the story is great and really brings the smell of Rome into your nose, the whisper of political intrigue into your ears, and the real action comes to life before your eyes.
Read it now. But first order the third book, Fortunes Favorites, to arrive in time for when you finish this one.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is volume 2 of McCullough's massive 6 book series, and follows the decline of Marius into illness and madness, and the ruthless rise of Sulla. The two men, once friends and mentor/apprentice, become enemies, and draw the Roman world into their bloody conflict.
McCullough is excellent at sticking to the sources and yet bringing the characters and events to real life. No-one is a single-dimensional hero or villain, and the moral complexities of the age are delineated marvellously.
This is a little-known period of history, and McCullough is excellent at conveying the unease and political turbulence that was to eventually brind down the Republic.
McCullough is excellent at sticking to the sources and yet bringing the characters and events to real life. No-one is a single-dimensional hero or villain, and the moral complexities of the age are delineated marvellously.
This is a little-known period of history, and McCullough is excellent at conveying the unease and political turbulence that was to eventually brind down the Republic.
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another fabulous peek into Rome
This sequel continues the story of Marius, one of the greatest generals that Rome had ever known, and his student and rival, Sulla. Read more
Published 10 months ago by rob crawford
Best of the series
Again this took a while to get going and it does bog down a little in the middle, and again it seems rushed towards the end, but it's a worthy continuation of a great series.
Published 20 months ago by AdNoctum
gripping
I have the whole series of the "Masters of Rome", I read them again and again from start to finish of the series. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2009 by Mw R. Moore
Amazing
This book genuinely is a must read for all those interested in Ancient Rome, or just books generally based on events in Ancient history. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2008 by M. Khan
Second Book of the Master of Rome Series
Colleen McCullough was born in Australia. A neurophysicist, she established the department of neurophysiology at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney She then worked as a... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2008 by J. Chippindale
The Second Book in the Master of Rome Series
Colleen McCullough was born in Australia. A neurophysicist, she established the department of neurophysiology at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney She then worked as a... Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2007 by J. Chippindale
Second in the Masters of Rome Series
Colleen McCullough was born in Australia. A neurophysicist, she established the department of neurophysiology at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney She then worked as a... Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2007 by J. Chippindale
The Second Book in the Masters of Rome Series
Colleen McCullough was born in Australia. A neurophysicist, she established the department of neurophysiology at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney She then worked as a... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2007 by J. Chippindale
The Second Book in the Masters of Rome Series
Colleen McCullough was born in Australia. A neurophysicist, she established the department of neurophysiology at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney She then worked as a... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2007 by J. Chippindale
Even better than the first book in series!!
After such a stellar achievement as "The First man in Rome", one could expect that the second book in series would be weaker - well, actually this one is even better! Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2007 by Maciej
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