The First Man in Rome by Colleen McCullough Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The First Man in Rome
Book Review: Just amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book 6 months ago not knowing a whole lot about the Republic of Rome. Since reading this book, I have dedicated myself to this time period with studying.
This book is amazing. It is my favorite of the series. She brings the characters of Ancient Rome alive with her excellent writing. I am always blown away with how much detail she adds to her writing without bogging down the story. She describes everyday details of Roman life like she was actually there.
I recommend this book to any histroy buff or anyone wanting just a good story.
Book Review: Master Story Teller
Summary: 5 Stars
First Man in Rome by Colleen McCullough is the book that captured my attention and turned me into a rabid Ancient Roman History fan. She is a master storyteller.Book Review: One of my favorite books...
Summary: 5 Stars
In her Masters of Rome Series, Colleen McCollough chronicles the end of the Roman Republic and the birth of the Roman Empire. The entire series is a tour-de-force of historical detail and yet is incredibly well-written and engaging. McCollough successfully brings to life, not only the personalities, but also the nuances of the politics and political institutions of the era. These novels help explain how much our own government was shaped by the Roman Republic.
In this first novel, Gaius Marius emerges as a political force and establishes his relationship with Lucius Cornelius Sulla (another great figure of the era). The forces are put in motion which will ultimately result in the demise of the Republic.
Not only is this a great book, but the entire series keeps you coming back for more.
Book Review: One of the best books I have ever read
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read this book several times, as well as listened to the audio version. I recommend the entire series to anyone interested in how politics truly work. And how families work. And oh yes, it is also about Ancient Rome, but the similarities to the political workings of today cannot be over looked. The author takes a few liberties with history, but not so much that it irritates historians, and she freely admits how she manipulates and why. Read this series!Book Review: Wonderful
Summary: 5 Stars
The saga of the Roman Empire continue with this volume. This is the story of Gaius Marius (157-86 BC) a novus homo (new man) from an equestrian family of landowners origin and a military genius and of Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138-78 BC) a penniless roman patrician who became partners in the army, Marius as a leader of the invictus roman legions and Sulla as an aprentice and close collaborator and related by marriage with the Julia's sisters.
This book covered the the years 110-100 BC of the Roman history, the conquest of Numidia, the overthrow of King Jughurta, the invasion of Gaul by the german hordes, the defeat of the cimbris and teutons (102-101 BC), the plans of Gaius Marius to establish veteran colonies outside Italy to expand the roman influence, language and culture and to have loyal available men in the new conquered territories in case of revolts or barbarian invasions also give an idea of how the romans legislate, fight and intrigue in the senate to win influence and power to rule in Rome and how the citizenship were divided by classes, nationalities and status.
Once again, Ms. McCullough gives us a wonderful story, an illustrative narrative and a detailed history class.