The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy
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[United States] : Recorded Books, Inc., 2010.
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eAudiobook
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Unabridged.
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1 online resource (1 audio file (15hr., 53 min.)) : digital.
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A National Book Award finalist for this epic work, Adrienne Mayor delivers a gripping account of Mithradates, the ruthless visionary who began to challenge Rome's power in 120 B.C. Machiavelli praised his military genius. Kings coveted his secret elixir against poison. Poets celebrated his victories, intrigues, and panache. But until now, no one has told the full story of his incredible life.
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English
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9781456114763, 145611476X
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Read by Paul Hecht.
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A National Book Award finalist for this epic work, Adrienne Mayor delivers a gripping account of Mithradates, the ruthless visionary who began to challenge Rome's power in 120 B.C. Machiavelli praised his military genius. Kings coveted his secret elixir against poison. Poets celebrated his victories, intrigues, and panache. But until now, no one has told the full story of his incredible life.
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Mayor, A., & Hecht, P. (2010). The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy. Unabridged. Recorded Books, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Mayor, Adrienne and Paul, Hecht. 2010. The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy. Recorded Books, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Mayor, Adrienne and Paul, Hecht, The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy. Recorded Books, Inc, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)Mayor, Adrienne, and Paul Hecht. The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy. Unabridged. Recorded Books, Inc, 2010.
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