The October Horse (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed., 1st pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A sweeping work of historical fiction, The October Horse chronicles the final years of Julius Caesar and the tumultuous aftermath of his assassination, set against the grand backdrop of the late Roman Republic. Colleen McCullough masterfully details the complex relationships between Caesar, Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and the stoic Brutus, bringing to life the political machinations and personal ambitions that shaped the ancient world. The novel presents the rise of Octavian — the October Horse of Roman tradition, the instrument of both sacrifice and destiny — as he emerges from Caesar's shadow to claim his place in history. Written with meticulous historical research and an authoritative command of Roman culture, military strategy, and political intrigue, the narrative balances epic scope with intimate character study. Rich, immersive, and uncompromisingly detailed, this installment in McCullough's Masters of Rome series stands as a monumental achievement in historical storytelling.
Author: Colleen Mccullough
Format: Hardback
Published: 2002, Century, London
Genre: Historical fiction
Edition: 1st ed., 1st pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A sweeping work of historical fiction, The October Horse chronicles the final years of Julius Caesar and the tumultuous aftermath of his assassination, set against the grand backdrop of the late Roman Republic. Colleen McCullough masterfully details the complex relationships between Caesar, Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and the stoic Brutus, bringing to life the political machinations and personal ambitions that shaped the ancient world. The novel presents the rise of Octavian — the October Horse of Roman tradition, the instrument of both sacrifice and destiny — as he emerges from Caesar's shadow to claim his place in history. Written with meticulous historical research and an authoritative command of Roman culture, military strategy, and political intrigue, the narrative balances epic scope with intimate character study. Rich, immersive, and uncompromisingly detailed, this installment in McCullough's Masters of Rome series stands as a monumental achievement in historical storytelling.