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Sep 2023
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PAX: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age ...

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About this episode

In anticipation of the U.S. release of PAX, here’s the book’s introduction for you to enjoy, read by its author, our very own Tom Holland…

Available in the United States and Canada from 26th September; PAX is already in bookstores across the UK.


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