ANCIENT ROME RESURRECTED
Cy Stein s mastery of ancient Rome is evident on multiple layers in "The Medicus Codex," from geography to coinage, from ancient medicine to historical truths, as well as in his realistic descriptions of personality, everyday life and human struggle.
Roma comes to life in all its fantastic and disturbing glory, with angles rarely explored let alone expounded upon in such eloquent detail, fraught with peril and eerily reminiscent of Western civilization today. With great attention to historical accuracy, especially for those in positions of power, The Medicus Codex offers rich enlightenment in a unique and timeless saga.
Set in the third century CE, "The Medicus Codex" is a sweeping tale told from the perspective of a physician, a "medicus," during the height of the ancient Roman Empire, over two hundred fifty years after the reign of Julius Caesar. Adding a contemporary angle of diversity, he is Judean, seeking his greater purpose in the big City, and fighting rampant prejudice along the way. The struggles of the past are forever contemporary. Next in this series will be Stein's equally epic novel "Caligula and I" (Balcony 7), in 2017."