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“There's a very good book on it by Peter Stoddart called The Last Assassin about Cassius Parmensis. It's very good, highly recommended.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: historical analysis of assassins
For: History enthusiasts and readers interested in political power struggles
Key quote: “There's a very good book on it by Peter Stoddart, who was editor of the times editor of the TLS called, I think, the last assassin about Cassius Parmensis.”
The host mentions 'The Last Assassin' by Peter Stoddart to illustrate the brutal aftermath of political power struggles in ancient Rome. This book provides a detailed account of the hunt for the last assassin, highlighting the violent and bloody nature of this historical period.