The Iron Column: Cicero and the glory of the Roman Empire— Taylor Caldwell

An undisputed classic of the historical novel and a fascinating recreation of the Roman Empire, with all its splendors and miseries. Set during the first century BC, this book narrates the fascinating and eventful life of Marcus Tullius Cicero, one of the most surprising figures of antiquity. Through vivid and intense brushstrokes, the author paints a portrait of this politician, lawyer, orator, philosopher, and writer. A man who was ahead of his time and who fought for freedom and justice in a world torn between republican ideals and the tyranny represented by Julius Caesar. The result is an absorbing novel that combines passion, intrigue, and violence.