The poison king : the life and legend of Mithridates, Rome's deadliest enemy /
Machiavelli praised his military genius. European royalty sought out his secret elixir against poison. His life inspired Mozart's first opera, while for centuries poets and playwrights recited bloody, romantic tales of his victories, defeats, intrigues, concubines, and mysterious death. But unt...
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| 505 | 0 | |a Kill them all, and let the gods sort them out -- A savior is born in a castle by the sea -- Education of a young hero -- The lost boys -- Return of the king -- Storm clouds -- Victory -- Terror -- Battle for Greece -- Killers' kiss -- Living like a king -- Falling star -- Renegade kings -- End game -- In the tower. | |
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| 651 | 0 | |a Pontus |x History. | |
| 651 | 0 | |a Rome |x History |y Mithridatic Wars, 88-63 B.C. | |
| 651 | 0 | |a Mediterranean Region |x History, Military. | |
| 651 | 0 | |a Black Sea Region |x History, Military. | |
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