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Published in 1776 when the midday sun was approaching on Britain's empire. A commanding time in British history and perhaps also a time when someone could take command of the story of Rome like The Master of a ancient ship. It is the utmost confidenc
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"The chapters on the early christian church are a 'fecking' nightmare of a read. I have to read some pages 2 or 3 times before I can get anything out them - it is like reading another language. But it is still good - I am thoroughly looking forward to the persecution of the Christians - I see it as a sweet reward for battling through the first few hundred years of this saga." — Jan 08, 2018 10:05AM
"The chapters on the early christian church are a 'fecking' nightmare of a read. I have to read some pages 2 or 3 times before I can get anything out them - it is like reading another language. But it is still good - I am thoroughly looking forward to the persecution of the Christians - I see it as a sweet reward for battling through the first few hundred years of this saga." — Jan 08, 2018 10:05AM
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The first person narrative comes across like a Shakespearean soliloquy - reminded me very much of the vain introspection of Richard III. This Russian character is similarly seductive - a play adaptation of this might work very well. I am listening t
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