Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic

by Tom Holland

Blurb

Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic is a popular history book written by Tom Holland, published in 2003.
The book tells the story of the end of the Roman Republic and the consequent establishment of the Roman Empire. The book takes its title from the river Rubicon in the northern Italian peninsula. In 49 B.C., Julius Caesar crossed this river with his army and marched on Rome, breaking a sacred law of the Roman Republic and throwing the nation into a civil war.

First Published

2003

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mhortman

Mhortman

Amazing book detailing the history of Rome. One of my favorite all time books

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