Rubikonas. Respublikos triumfas ir tragedija
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9789955132066
Publish date: 2009
Publisher: Jotema
Pages no: 336
Edition language: Lithuanian
Category:
Classics,
Non Fiction,
History,
Literature,
Cultural,
Italy,
War,
Military,
Politics,
Roman,
Ancient,
European History,
World History
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Not enough detail on Anthony, Cleopatra and Ceasar. :( But otherwise an ok book with a nice writing style.
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