About the book
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There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero's life is in ruins. Cicero's comeback requires wit, skill and courage. And for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is once more the supreme senator in Rome. But politics is never static. And no statesman, however cunning, can safeguard against the ambition and corruption of others.
'The finest fictional treatment of Ancient Rome in the English language' The Scotsman
Editions of Dictator
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099474197
- EBook
- ISBN 9781446409107
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781407004068
Read an Excerpt
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'Harris is our leading master of both the historical and contemporary thriller' DAILY MAIL
'Climatic in every sense . . . I could not put it down' GUARDIAN
There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero's life is in ruins. Cicero's comeback requires wit, skill and courage. And for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is once more the supreme senator in Rome. But politics is never static. And no statesman, however cunning, can safeguard against the ambition and corruption of others.
'The finest fictional treatment of Ancient Rome in the English language' The Scotsman
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dictator about?
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'Harris is our leading master of both the historical and contemporary thriller' DAILY MAIL
'Climatic in every sense . . . I could not put it down' GUARDIAN
There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero's life is in ruins. Cicero's comeback requires wit, skill and courage. And for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is once more the supreme senator in Rome. But politics is never static. And no statesman, however cunning, can safeguard against the ambition and corruption of others.
'The finest fictional treatment of Ancient Rome in the English language' The Scotsman
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dictator?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Dictator?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780099474197
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dictator?
Robert Harris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dictator is available as paperback(ISBN 9780099474197) and ebook(ISBN 9781446409107) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781407004068)
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