"Scintillating storytelling and deeply examined historical insight. . . . An important alternative to the usual views of Caesar and the Roman Empire."--"Publishers Weekly" "A highly accessible and entertaining addition to history. . . . It breathes contempt for the rich of ancient Rome and their apologists hiding in classical studies departments today."--"Bookmarks" "A novel approach."--"Library Journal"

Michael Parenti is the author of sixteen books including History as Mystery; The Terrorism Trap; Democracy for the Few; Against Empire; Dirty Truths; Blackshirts and Reds; and America Besieged. His work has been translated into twelve languages.