A Pillar of Iron

4.2 avg 39 votes

About this book

“The sweep and splendor of the Roman past blazes anew in this mighty story of Cicero and the Republic he fought to save.” “Unfolded here in rich detail are the private dramas behind the great Roman hero's triumphs and defeats—and the intimate, deeply moving story of his desperate love affair with the beautiful Livia.”

4.2 ★★★★☆ average of 2 sources · 39 votes
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4.2/5 · 39 readers · 511 pages · ≈ 9 h 28 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read A Pillar of Iron?

About ≈ 9 h 28 m — 511 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mA Pillar of Iron~9 h 28 m

How many pages is A Pillar of Iron?

511 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320A Pillar of Iron511

What genre is A Pillar of Iron?

It sits on the Historical Fiction, History, Fiction shelves.

Is A Pillar of Iron in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who wrote A Pillar of Iron?

Taylor Caldwell.

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