{"product_id":"crassus-by-peter-stothard-9780300274172","title":"Crassus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe story of Rome’s richest man, who died a humiliating desert death in search of military glory\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e“A perfectly paced biography.”—Tom Holland, \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrassus\u003c\/i\u003e by Peter Stothard explores the life of Marcus Licinius Crassus (115–53 BCE), a man ahead of his time in an ancient world. As a pioneer disruptor of finance and politics, Crassus became the wealthiest man during the last years of the Roman republic. His ambition led to a tragic end, forsaking a subtle entry into history as Rome’s first modern political financier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn pursuit of military glory, Crassus and his son launched an unprovoked campaign against Parthia, navigating the borderlands of what are now Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. Their defeat at Carrhae left a lasting mark on Roman consciousness for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Crassus's death, numerous stories emerged from historians about his demise. One popular tale recounts that his mouth, weakened by the desert air, was filled with molten gold to symbolize his insatiable greed. Through Stothard's skillful narrative, the story of Crassus raises profound questions about the complex relationship between money, ambition, and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832715530476,"sku":"9780300274172","price":25.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24739463482294.jpg?v=1758403550","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/crassus-by-peter-stothard-9780300274172","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}