Posteguillo Gome...: La Traicion De Roma - Santiago

( The Betrayal of Rome ) is the concluding volume of Santiago Posteguillo’s acclaimed Africanus Trilogy , a historical fiction epic detailing the life of Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus. Published in 2009, this 872-page novel shifts focus from the grand military conquests of its predecessors to the political "betrayal" and personal decline of its hero. Core Narrative and Themes

: Unlike the first two books, which are dominated by the Second Punic War, this volume explores the "war after the war". Scipio finds that his greatest victories cannot protect him from the envy and political maneuvering of the Roman Senate. La traicion de Roma - Santiago Posteguillo Gome...

Posteguillo populates the Roman Republic with a diverse cast, blending historical figures with fictionalized perspectives: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. ( The Betrayal of Rome ) is the

The novel begins with Scipio's triumph after the Battle of Zama and follows him through the twilight of his life. Scipio finds that his greatest victories cannot protect

: Major events include the Battle of Magnesia against King Antiochus III of Syria and the rise of Scipio’s arch-nemesis, Marcus Porcius Cato . Key Characters