Rome during Cicero and Caesar's time...lot's of intrigue, waves of manipulating politics (is there any other kind), and a brief brutal battle scene. It was like being dropped into ancient Rome for a few months during a critical election time. The story follows one man and his family as they divide their time between the capital and their farm in the suburbs, both of which provide the setting for conspiracy and murder as "Catilina" vies for a top Senate position. Mostly first person so we really don't get much from the other characters. It was an interesting look at a subject I haven't read that much about. Will have to read more on Rome by Saylor, left me wanting more details.

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