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The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy
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An in-depth biography of Mithradates, the infamous king, rebel and poisoner who defied the Roman Empire and challenged the power dynamics in the first century. Adrienne Mayor recounts Rome’s most relentless and misunderstood foes in The Poison King.
A compelling biography of the legendary king, rebel, and poisoner who defied the Roman Empire
Machiavelli praised his military genius. European royalty sought out his secret elixir against poison. His life inspired Mozart's first opera, while for centuries poets and playwrights recited bloody, romantic tales of his victories, defeats, intrigues, concubines, and mysterious death. But until now no modern historian has recounted the full story of Mithradates, the ruthless king and visionary reb...
Machiavelli praised his military genius. European royalty sought out his secret elixir against poison. His life inspired Mozart's first opera, while for centuries poets and playwrights recited bloody, romantic tales of his victories, defeats, intrigues, concubines, and mysterious death. But until now no modern historian has recounted the full story of Mithradates, the ruthless king and visionary reb...
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