Buy this book on-line Roberts, John Maddox : SPQRAvon Books, New York, 1990 ISBN 0380759934
Mystery story set in ancient Rome "They were evil times for the great Republic of Crassus and Pompey-- when vicious gangs ruled the streets, routinely preying on plebeian and patrician alike. So the garroting of a lowly ex-slave and the disembowelment of a foreign merchant in the dangerous Subura district seemed of little consequence to the Roman hierarchy. But Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger -- high-born commander of the local vigiles -- was determined to investigate. And despite official apathy, brazen bribes and sinister threats, the dedicated functionary would uncover a foul stew of corruption simmering at the highest levels of his government -- one which promised destruction to both Decius...and the mighty Republic he so loyally served.- 229p. glossary. Book. Book Condition: Very Good +. Binding: Pbk. Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Roberts, John Maddox : SPQR. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out of print books, incunabula, livres illustrées, livres d'occasion and first editions. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |