Cicero books in order

Robert Harris's acclaimed historical trilogy following the life of Roman statesman Cicero, narrated by his secretary Tiro.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Imperium 2006 Robert Harris Buy
2 Conspirata / Lustrum 2009 Robert Harris Buy
3 Dictator 2016 Robert Harris Buy
4 Imperium: The Cicero Plays Backstage View 2017 Robert Harris Buy

Robert Harris’s Cicero trilogy follows the great Roman orator and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero through the last decades of the Roman Republic. Narrated by Tiro, Cicero’s loyal secretary, the three books cover his rise to power, his political battles, and the collapse of the Republic.

“Imperium” (2006) covers Cicero’s early career and his prosecution of the corrupt governor Verres. “Conspirata” (2009) deals with the Catiline conspiracy and Cicero’s consulship. “Dictator” (2016) follows the final years through Caesar’s assassination and the wars that followed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Cicero series?

There are four books in the Cicero series, published between 2006 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Cicero series?

The first book in the Cicero series is Imperium, published in 2006.

Who narrates the Cicero trilogy?

The trilogy is narrated by Tiro, Cicero’s real-life personal secretary and slave. Tiro is credited with inventing an early form of shorthand, and Harris uses him as an eyewitness narrator to the political upheavals of the late Roman Republic.

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