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Never-ending war, The Grass Crown is a remarkable entry in Colleen

Of a Republic fighting for its survival in a world of treachery, barbarism, and

Generation of statesman, soldiers, and lovers, from Senate intriguers and theirĪmbitious wives to the child of destiny, Gaius Julius Caesar. Marius’ most trusted right-hand man, now a dangerous rival hungry for his ownĪs the two men battle for position, they are surrounded by a new

Two extraordinary leaders: Gaius Marius, the general who saved Rome fromīarbarian invasions, desperately trying to extend his reign for a prophesiedĪnd unprecedented seventh term as Consul and Lucius Cornelius Sulla, once The magnificent glory of Republican Rome is threatened when a struggleįor power erupts among the men who shaped its hard-won peace. The timeless saga of power, passion, and conflict in Ancient Rome continues. At its center are two extraordinary leaders: Gaius Marius, the general who saved Rome from Barbarian invasions, desperately trying to extend his reign for a prophesied and unprecedented seventh term as Consul and Lucius Cornelius Sulla, once Marius' most trusted right-hand man, now a dangerous rival hungry for his own taste of political success.Īs the two men battle for position, they are surrounded by a new generation of statesman, soldiers and lovers, from Senate intriguers and their ambitious wives to the child of destiny, Gaius Julius Caesar.Īn absorbing tale of a Republic fighting for its survival in a world of treachery, barbarism and never-ending war, The Grass Crown is a remarkable entry in Colleen McCullough's brilliant and unprecedented series on the rise and fall of the world's greatest civilization.From the author of the captivating bestseller The First Man in Rome, The magnificent glory of Republican Rome is threatened when a struggle for power erupts among the men who shaped its hard-won peace. From the author of the captivating bestsellerĪnd conflict of Ancient Rome continues.