Masters of Rome

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Colleen McCullough's Masters of Rome series is a meticulously researched, fictionalized account of Rome during the era of Julius Caesar. This seven-book series, beginning with The First Man in Rome (1990) and concluding with Antony and Cleopatra (2007), delves into the lives of historical figures during the Roman Republic's twilight. The novels are celebrated for their historical accuracy and detailed portrayal of the period. The Roman Republic itself, spanning from 509 BCE to 27 BCE, was a period of significant expansion and political development, marked by the rise of institutions like the Senate and the consulship. This era saw Rome grow from a city-state into a vast empire, shaping Western civilization through its laws, language, and governance.12345

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Colleen McCullough
…the first of her seven-book Masters of Rome series, The First Man in Rome. The works, which center on historical figures during the twilight of the Roman Republic, were widely praised for their meticulous adherence to historical record. The last novel, Antony and Cleopatra, was published in 2007.
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…the first of her seven-book Masters of Rome series, The First Man in Rome. The works, which center on historical figures during the twilight of the Roman Republic, were widely praised for their meticulous adherence to historical record. The last novel, Antony and Cleopatra, was published in 2007.
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