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Author Mayor, Adrienne, 1946-

Title The Poison King : the life and legend of Mithridates, Rome's deadliest enemy [Hoopla electronic resource] / Adrienne Mayor.

Edition Unabridged.
Publication Info. [United States] : Recorded Books, Inc., 2010.
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Description 1 online resource (1 audio file (15hr., 53 min.)) : digital.
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Performer Narrated by Paul Hecht.
Summary 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.
System Details Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subject Mithridates VI Eupator, King of Pontus, approximately 132 B.C.-63 B.C.
Pontus -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
Pontus -- History.
Rome -- History -- Mithridatic Wars, 88-63 B.C.
Poisoning -- Political aspects -- Rome -- History.
Mediterranean Region -- History, Military.
Black Sea Region -- History, Military.
Added Author Hecht, Paul.
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ISBN 9781456114763 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book)
145611476X (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book)
Music No. MWT13526335
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