About “Rubicon”
Rubicon is a 2003 book by Tom Holland giving a vivid historical account of Rome's social world as it moved from republic to empire. In 49 B.C., Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon river and plunged Rome into civil war; the book tells the story of Caesar's generation, including Cicero, Spartacus, Brutus, Cleopatra, Virgil, and Augustus.
Praise for “Rubicon”
“Stunning. . . . Holland keeps his narrative moving at chariot-race speed.”
“This gripping narrative resurrects some of the half-forgotten personalities and events that shaped who we are. . . . It enables the reader to relive the slow, bloodstained collapse of a system, not only as a fascinating drama in its own right but as a morality tale.”
“A fascinating picture of Roman city life. . . . In every aspect of this story, Holland expertly makes the Romans, so alien and yet so familiar, relevant to us.”
Book details
- First published
- 2003
- Latest edition
- 2005 · ISBN 9781400078974
- Pages
- 464
View more editions (4)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rubicon | 2005 | 9781400078974 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Rubicon | 2004 | 9780349115634 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Rubicon | 2004 | 9780385503136 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Rubicon | 2003 | 9780316861304 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Rubicon?
Rubicon by Tom Holland has 464 pages.
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