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The Gates of Rome chronicles the early years of Julius Caesar, chronicling his rise from a young senator to a decisive military leader in a Republic on the verge of chaos. The novel places Caesar at the center of Rome’s grand spectacles, from Senate intrigue to foreign campaigns, illustrating the clash of ambition, bravery, and betrayal that would shape the empire’s future. Through Caesar’s eyes, readers witness Rome’s pivotal battles, political machinations, and personal struggles that ultimately forge the man destined to become its most renowned ruler.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Conn Iggulden
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