“Truly, Macro thought, the most effective weapons in Rome’s arsenal were the picks and shovels wielded by her soldiers.” — Simon Scarrow Copy Share Image
“They are subjected to all manner of taxes: the tithe, the hearth tax and the capitation tax. When all those are paid, they are… — Simon Scarrow Copy Share Image
“We get what fate deals out to us, lad. And we have no choice about how we handle it.’ Cato smiled. ‘What’s this? Philosophy?’… — Simon Scarrow Copy Share Image
“I did not act from logic, sire, but pinciple. Where is the value of principle if a man refuses to place his faith in… — Simon Scarrow Copy Share Image
“Truly, Macro thought, the most effective weapons in Rome’s arsenal were the picks and shovels wielded by her soldiers.” — Simon Scarrow Copy Share Image