{"product_id":"roma-the-novel-of-ancient-rome","title":"Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome","description":"Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of Rome, the city and its people.\nWeaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist Steven Saylor gives new life to the drama of the city's first thousand years ― from the founding of the city by the ill-fated twins Romulus and Remus, through Rome's astonishing ascent to become the capitol of the most powerful empire in history. Roma recounts the tragedy of the hero-traitor Coriolanus, the capture of the city by the Gauls, the invasion of Hannibal, the bitter political struggles of the patricians and plebeians, and the ultimate death of Rome's republic with the triumph, and assassination, of Julius Caesar.\nWitnessing this history, and sometimes playing key roles, are the descendents of two of Rome's first families, the Potitius and Pinarius clans: One is the confidant of Romulus. One is born a slave and tempts a Vestal virgin to break her vows. One becomes a mass murderer. And one becomes the heir of Julius Caesar. Linking the generations is a\nmysterious talisman as ancient as the city itself.\nEpic in every sense of the word, Roma is a panoramic historical saga and Saylor's finest achievement to date.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0312377622\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0312377622.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Saylor, Steven\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46734702739633,"sku":"RDV.0312377622.VG","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0312377622-0.jpg?v=1774634693","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/roma-the-novel-of-ancient-rome","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}