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Fortune's Favorites (1993)
Front Cover Book Details
Genre Fiction
Subject Caesar, Julius - Fiction; Marius, Gaius, ca. 157-86 B.C. - Fiction; Rome - History - Republic, 265-30 B.C. - Fiction
Publication Date October 1993
Format Hardcover (9.2 x 6.2 mm)
Publisher William Morrow & Co
Language English
Extras Dust Jacket; Dust Jacket Cover
Description
The third volume of a saga set in ancient Rome focuses on the political fortunes of Julius Caesar, a soldier destined for greatness; Sulla the dictator; and the ambitious Pompey, as well as Spartacus's slave revolt. 200,000 first printing. $200,000 ad/promo.
Personal Details
Acquire Date 4/26/2011
Condition Good/Good
Rating 0
Links Library of Congress
Product Details
LoC Classification PR9619.3.M32 .F67 1993
Dewey 823
ISBN 9780688093709
Cover Price $25.00
No. of Pages 907
First Edition No
Rare No
Notes/Review
Good Good condition. Good dust jacket.

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The third of McCullough's Rome books, this one covers the dictatorship of Sulla, the early career of Caesar, and the Spartican uprising. Early on I wasn't terribly impressed, but I enjoyed the second half of the book quite a bit more. I particularly enjoyed the part where Caesar was captured by pirates - "What do you mean you're only asking 20 talents ransom? I'm worth 50!".

I don't know how accurate her history is, but I do enjoy the way she tells the story.