Description: Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic by Tom HollandPublished by Little, Brown, 2003, this being the first reprint of the first edition. First edition, second print. 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 of this pivotal era but a uniquely resonant portrait of a great civilization in all its extremes of self-sacrifice and rivalry, decadence and catastrophe, intrigue, war, and world-shaking ambition. CONDITION REPORT Publisher's original cloth binding with gilt lettering to spine. Externally in very good condition with light bumping to corners and spine tips. Light lean to text block. Edges mildly, sporadically stained and yellowed with age. Tight, secure binding. Clean and uninscribed. In a very good, unclipped dust wrapper with bright panels. With some degree of creasing and slight chipping to extremities, as pictured. Dust wrapper now placed in a removable, protective sleeve of archival quality. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.
Price: 30 GBP
Location: Colchester
End Time: 2024-11-14T15:28:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 28.24 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Binding: Hardback
Non-Fiction Subject: History
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Reprint
Author: Tom Holland
Publisher: Little, Brown
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year Printed: 2003
