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Dictator
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
There was a time when Cicero held Caesar’s life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure, and Cicero’s life is in ruins.
Exiled, separated from his wife and children, his possessions confiscated, his life constantly in danger, Cicero is tormented by the knowledge that he has sacrificed power for the sake of his principles.
His comeback requires wit, skill and courage - and, for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is once more the supreme senator in Rome.
But politics is never static, and no statesman, however cunning, can safeguard against the ambition and corruption of others.
Riveting and tumultuous, Dictator encompasses some of the most epic events in human history yet is also an intimate portrait of a brilliant, flawed, frequently fearful yet ultimately brave man - a hero for his time and for ours.
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- G. Davenport
- 26-05-16
Epic trilogy.
A monumental work, evoking some of the greatest events in history, superbly told and read.
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- Shabba
- 21-05-18
Wonderful end to a fantastic trilogy.
Wow. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Excellent narration and beautifully written. What a way to end the trilogy of history's most famous orator. Long live the Republic, long live liberty and long live Marcus Tullius Cicero!
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- Mick
- 20-01-19
amazing!
By far the best series I have listened to. fantastic to have an insight into the fall of the Republic
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- Pamela
- 26-12-20
Excellent End to the Trilogy.
David Rintoul gives a wonderful performance as the narrator for the final part of this trilogy. It has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience of all three books. And brought to life a turbulent and fascinating period of Roman history. Cicero and Tiro over the course of time covered in the books bring to the lives of two fascinating, intelligent men. I can only completely recommend these books and promise a journey to Ancient Rome to meet two intriguing individuals.
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- Mary
- 18-10-22
Fabulous historical read!
Absolutely love Robert Harris writing and this book is one of my favourite! His research into history then adding a strong story is unsurpassed in my view.
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- Wras
- 16-10-15
It is a case for my defence
“I may have lost the past and lost the present, but I might yet win the future.”
Cicero and Tiro when in his last days discussing his letters and that is Cicero’s conclusion of how they will represent him and when Tiro asks what letters they should choose Cicero responds, all “I must stand naked like a greek statue”.
This has been a long journey that has seen this great man triumph and fall stand again, change, grive, and fight for his beliefs and ultimately suffer at the hands of treason, paying the ultimate price.
This for me was the most humane of this volumes, showing more facets to this man life than any of the other volumes, it bring his humanity, his frailty, and his love to the front, making him a greater person than a politician or a great orator. It shows him at his best, and perhaps at his worst as a politico manipulating and plotting at a tremendous cost of lives for what he thinks should be. We also see his tremendous love for his daughter drag him to despair and ultimately to the heights of creativity, he also demonstrates his true friendship to Tiro with many actions that show even a modicum of humility.
This is an amazing era with important protagonist and events that resonate through time, made more clear by this exceptional books that exposes us to the story of power that is part of our culture, showing us at every turn that we are still making the same mistakes and suffering the same destinies that power and politics conjure up with their black magic.
A book for lovers of history and fiction because the truth in this book has not been surpassed by any fiction.
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- Miss J E Cooke
- 12-10-16
Great
Brilliant narration of the final installment of a great trilogy. Listened to all 3 back to back which is to be recommended.
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- Lipo
- 30-05-16
Engrossing
Might have given this final book in Robert Harris' Cicero trilogy a four star rating, only because I was just slightly less gripped than by the previous two volumes. There is such a procession of characters with Latin names, I did have to backtrack at times to keep abreast of the plot. All the same, five stars are well deserved by this wonderfully authentic and engrossing read, among the very best Audible listens in my accumulated listening history. David Rintoul is a great narrator, so I can't grumble about missing Bill Wallis, though he, too, was quite brilliant. Finishing this trilogy has left a hole that will be hard to fill in my listening life. More Robert Harris, I guess....
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- ErikoHK
- 03-12-15
Good finish to the great trilogy
This is the final book of the Cicero trilogy, long waited and it did not disappoint although I prefer the first two books. Perhaps the wait was too long and if I re-listen the entire trilogy from the start to finish, my valuation may change. The audio version of the trilogy is still one of my absolute favourite.
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- David Rowe
- 26-06-21
simply the best
Great book, listen to this book or read it whatever your preferences is do both but get this story into your head meat one way or another
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