The Catiline Conspiracy

The Catiline Conspiracy

Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0312277067
ISBN 13: 9780312277062
Publication date: August 21st, 2001
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Pages: 288
In a summer marked by the triumphs of the Roman Republic, a dark conspiracy brews behind the scenes. Catiline, a charismatic but dangerous figure, assembles a motley crew of discontented citizens, nobles, and outcasts who are dissatisfied with the societal order. Their shared ambition is to overthrow the ruling elite and reshape the future of Rome.

As tensions rise, the streets of the city become a battleground of ideas and ambition. Suspicion lingers as the powerful Patricians sense the impending threat, and key figures in the Senate rally to expose the machinations of Catiline and his followers. The stakes are high, as betrayal and loyalty are tested in a deadly game of politics.

Amidst the chaos, the fate of Republic hangs in the balance, with each character driven by their own motives. The shimmering glory of victories seems distant as grave choices loom—loyalty to the state or the allure of change. The narrative unfolds in a richly woven tapestry of ambition, betrayal, and the struggle for power that defined one of Rome's most tumultuous periods.

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