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John maddox roberts is a prolific american author who has written novels in several genres, including science fiction, fantasy, mystery, historical fiction and action. John maddox roberts is an american author of science fiction and fantasy novels, including historical fiction, such as the. Senatus populusque romanus, the senate and people of rome. Decius has won himself a reputation as both an investigator and, most unfortunately, a bit of a playboy. The catiline conspiracy 1991 3 the sacrilege 1992 4 the temple of the muses 1992 5 spqr v. Covering 1,000 years of history and casting fresh light on the basics of roman culture, from slavery to running water, as well as exploring democracy, migration, religious controversy, social.
A sweeping, revisionist history of the roman empire from one of our foremost classicists. The spqr series written by john maddox roberts is comprised of a total of 19 books, which were released between the years 1990 and 2010. Below is the order in which the spqr books were first released in. Latin senatus populusque romanus abbreviation for senatus populusque romanus the senate and people of. Decius is frequently in trouble, usually with his life seriously threatened. This is a murder mystery that reveals complex causes, significant questions of motive for murder, and fascinating details that tend to exclude and even reject suspects.
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