Rubicon
The Last Years of the Roman Republic
Ranked #4 in Rome, Ranked #6 in Ancient History — see more rankings.
In 49 B.C., the seven hundred fifth year since the founding of Rome, Julius Caesar crossed a small border river called the Rubicon and plunged Rome into cataclysmic civil war. Tom Holland’s enthralling account tells the story of Caesar’s generation, witness to the twilight of the Republic and its bloody transformation into an empire. From Cicero, Spartacus, and Brutus, to Cleopatra, Virgil, and Augustus, here are some of the most legendary figures in history brought thrillingly to life. Combining verve and freshness with scrupulous scholarship, Rubicon is not only an engrossing history... more
Rankings by Category
Rubicon is ranked in the following categories:
- #43 in Ancient
- #8 in Ancient Rome
- #90 in European History
- #88 in History
- #75 in World History
Similar Books
If you like Rubicon, check out these similar top-rated books:
