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The Gates of Rome traces the early years of Julius Caesar, depicting a Rome on the cusp of monumental change. From Senate intrigues and gladiatorial combats to the fierce campaigns that expanded the Republic, the novel captures ambition, rivalry, courage, and betrayal in the life of the man destined to reshape the empire.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Conn Iggulden
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