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“The natural impulse of men is to follow and whoever has the strongest sense of purpose will always dominate.”

Work

Pompeii is a gripping historical novel that transports readers back to ancient Rome, focusing on the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The story follows the lives of several characters caught in the midst of the disaster, offering a vivid portrayal of the ancient city and its inhabitants. more

Author

Robert Harris

Robert Harris is a renowned British novelist, born on March 7, 1957. He is known for his historical novels and thrillers, which have gained popularity among readers. more

“Politics? Boring? Politics is history on the wing! What other sphere of human activity calls forth all that is most noble in men's souls, and all that is most base? Or has such excitement? Or more vividly exposes our strengths and weaknesses? Boring? You might as well say that life itself is boring!”

Men Humans Wells Soul Might Activity Weakness Wings Boring Noble Excitement Spheres Human Activity Strength And Weakness

Book:Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome

Source: Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome

“What a heap of ash most political careers amount to, when one really stops to consider them!”

Political Careers Amount Ashes

Book:Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome

Source: Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome

“Another of Cicero's maxims was that if you must do something unpopular, you might as well do it wholeheartedly, for in politics there is no credit to be won by timidity.”

Ifs Wells Might Credit Maxims Timidity Wholeheartedly

Book:Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome

Source: Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome