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Augustus is known as the first emperor of rome but adrian goldsworthys monumental work enlightens the reader. From the author of the bestselling the dangerous book for boys sweeping us into a realm of tyrants and slaves, of dark intrigues and seething passions, conn iggulden brings us a magnificent novel of ancient romeand of the early years of a man who would become the most powerful ruler on earth. Story very easy to follow and the characters were bought to life by good narration. Emperor series book 5 conn iggulden author 20 lords of the bow. The gates of rome by conn iggulden and a great selection of related books. Had to pace myself otherwise i would have listened in just a couple of sessions. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The gates of rome emperor series, book 1 by conn iggulden. The ultimate rome story from the spectacle of gladiatorial combat to the intrigue of the senate, from the foreign wars t. Ill begin the tour of the gates of rome with one of the most famous entrances, the porta salaria built along the quirinale hill, the northern fortifications of rome on the via salaria, the salt road that connected the city to the adriatic sea. The gates of rome is the first novel in the emperor series, written by author conn iggulden. Buy the gates of rome emperor series, book 1 by conn iggulden isbn. The gates of rome audiobook conn iggulden storytel.
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