SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard

SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome

Mary Beard

606 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

nonfiction history informative slow-paced

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New York Times Bestseller A New York Times Notable Book Named one of the Best Books of the Year by the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, Foreign Affairs, and Kirkus ReviewsFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award (Nonfiction)Shortlist...

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informative 96%
reflective 31%
challenging 30%
adventurous 13%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

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medium 37%
fast 3%

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