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The Mad Tycoon of Rome
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Rating(4.0 / 5.0, 67 votes)
5    64% (43 votes)
4    6% (4 votes)
3    13% (9 votes)
2    3% (2 votes)
1    13% (9 votes)
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2021
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326 Chapters (Completed):
-main story: 303 Chapters (Completed)
-extra: 23 Chapters (Completed)
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Weekly Rank: #2000
Monthly Rank: #2000
All Time Rank: #3156
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On 1037 Reading Lists
Monthly Rank: #20688
All Time Rank: #8387

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Lee Jae-hoon, who had lived his entire life with a dirt spoon, opened his eyes again, which he had briefly closed in the library due to overwork, and he became the eldest son of the greatest conglomerate family in ancient Rome.

A new life started once again. This time, he decided he was going to live a good life not having to worry about money. But fate had something else in mind.

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Latest Release

Date Group Release
09/01/24 Hadese c3
09/01/24 Hadese c2
09/01/24 Hadese c1
Review
8 Reviews


ObisidianRevenger
ObisidianRev
Mar 01, 2023
Status: Completed
Precise. Interesting. Captivating.

I am a big fan of alternative history novels so I have a decent experience in them. This is undoubtedly one in the top ranks. Some of the other novels get caught up in massive info-dumps that break the flow and make the reading less interesting. The reason why I say this is because this novel is surprisingly to the point and makes sure to properly describe the necessary information needed. Other than that it doesn't focus more on the useless parts by giving us proper time skips... more>> in between the necessary events. By this I mean we don't have environment descriptions and fanciful literature like in SSS-Class su*cide Hunter nor do we have a story focusing on irrelevant events and characters.

The story mainly focuses on MC's rise to power and the events around the Roman Republic of the Before Christ Era so there is more emphasis on military, politics, scheming and the use of modern knowledge (more so after the middle parts of the story), while there is less emphasis on stuff like romance and similar stuff. There is a harem but nothing like cat fights and useless time wasting on drama and tends to focus on realism. Surprisingly Rome of that era was monogamous in terms of marriage but adultery was very prevalent (best example would be Ceaser going around sleeping with married women).

So to describe the setting, a modern person has transmigrated in the middle of the Classical Age into the body of 12 year old Marcus Licinius Crassus right after he wakes up from a massive hangover at around 50BC in Rome. From there on he cleans up the sh*t of the original body (there isn't much to clean) and starts with his journey by attempting to learn the family business. The MC is a pragmatic and super cautious person whose primary goal is to rise to power in such a way that he doesn't get assassinated by being labelled as 'power-hungry'. This means we have a lot of scheming and a lot of the work happens in the background. The MC also focuses on keeping the original timeline as intact as possible but inevitably there are a lot of differences due to the butterfly effect. There is also the usual introduction of modern knowledge but the protagonist here knows that he cannot have stuff like tanks and keeps himself restrained from over-innovation and focuses on practicality. It also ends on a good note with the side-stories adding alot to it.

Other similar novels to this would be Rasputin of the East and I Became Stalin where the setting is on Earth but at some point in our history. But if one wants to read and overly detailed one I would recommend Tyranny of Steel which is available on WebNovel. <<less
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Lovise
Lovise
Aug 15, 2023
Status: --
My biggest gripe against this novel is the tidbits of the histories of Roman that were incorrect. Hence the 4 stars. I would give it a 4.5 if I can. Just minor details that annoyed me.

One of them appeared earlier i.e. spartacus and gladiators. Honestly beside him wanting freedom, the motives of the full blown rebellion is up for debate by historians. I mean depending on the source, some believe that it was just an accident. Dude wanna escape but was caught. It turned into a rebellion because he don't... more>> want to get executed. Marx... ofc made it a class rebellion for his communist argument. The oppressed narrative is the Hollywood narrative.

Also, gladiators are similar to wwe celebrities. Well the top dogs certainly are. Historians tends to agree that gladiators are typically middle class (hence why Marx argue for class struggle). Fatality rate are not high as the author stated. Historian tends to agree around 10%. Survival rate tends to be 80-90%. A good number to bet on if you were to ask me. I mean... you are more likely to get a divorce than losing your life if you ask me. <<less
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idfnfni1
idfnfni1
Oct 28, 2023
Status: c50
I have to admit I was torn between a 2 star or a 3 star but after thinking for a while I decided to go for the 2 star simply because the love interest is 12 years old. The fact that the MC is an adult and she being a kid just made that 1 star difference easier.

Now onto the story... It is quite boring as there is nothing the MC doesnt know or struggles against atleast so far.

Everything happend as he had planned without any deviation. There are no... more>> surprises, no second plans needed and no failures. Everyone praises the MC for his smarts and actually listens to the person who was considered a waste and incapable for 15 years. They trust him without question and serve him without question because he was right a whole 3 times in his 16 years of living.

the characters.... So far there is only 1 person other than te MC who has shown a brain and that is ceasar. Other characters have only shined for a few times and that was only when they received a script from the MC on what to do and say. Ah, there has also been no character development so far either. They either do what the MC says, dont exist in that part of the story or they are the enemies who the MC goes against whom are also s*upid.

World building.... dont know what to say... its in our world but the past and thats basicly it? Just dont expect any place to be really fleshed out, the scenery is bare bones explained.

Well thats about it except for one thing that made me laugh. At around chapter 34 where Ceasar is stil alive and Augustus wasnt emporer yet (obviously) they were speaking of months. They said they had to be back in july because of an event in august. Funny thing is, july and august dindt exist at that time period. Emporer Augustus wanted his name immortalized and created a month for himself and Ceasar and as such, July and August was born. I always get a chuckle out of it when a book/novel about history makes such mistakes.

Anyway 2 stars because if you can overlook all that then you might find it intereset... it just isnt for me. <<less
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mysticalvoid111
mysticalvoid
Sep 30, 2023
Status: c152
I find the concept interesting however the storytelling left much to be desired. The characters seem so basic in both personality and interaction. I also couldn't really feel that they are from ancient Rome. In other words, the characters and the setting are not fleshed out. In short, it's bland. It's something you can just read when you have nothing to read.
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Fluffums
Fluffums
Sep 03, 2023
Status: c75
It was amazing at the beginning, but as the novel went on it got drier and drier. More focused on Marcus' ambition. I'm not really impressed with this as a story... However, it's pretty good if you're interested in ancient Rome's political structure and military. It reads better than a textbook or thesis at least.

I would have enjoyed it much more if the author stuck to the description. It was less 'fate' and more 'Oh, I know the future. I should take advantage of that and..." It would have been... more>> nice if he did his best to live a good life but in order to protect his friends and family he was forced to seek more power. The novel just feels different from the description.

Spoiler

I know there's the thing where his dad and brother are supposed to die in battle, but even more political power than he has just from his family name and wealth isn't necessary at all to prevent that. He has a gold spoon and a cheat ability; if he wants to live a good life without troubles it will be easy for him.

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Also, this is another story where someone who mysteriously went back to the past is casually atheistic. This one even has a superpower, so... why dismiss the gods without even the slightest doubt? <<less
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bongoboymeow
bongoboymeow
Aug 30, 2023
Status: Completed
Spoiler

It is a wonderful alternative history novel full of political intrigue, plots, schemes, MC bringing in modern ideas/inventions, wars, and a bit of family life. One of the things that was in the earlier chapters was MC's cheat ability was that he could read books from the modern era in his sleep and change books every 2 months. Sadly, this ability was sidelined in favor of everything else that was going on but suffice to say it served its purpose in giving a reasonable explanation to how MC knows all of these modern things and how to implement them.

The story itself was great, fun, doesn't bore you with too much details, and had me wanting to know more and from what I can tell it is historical accurate until the butterfly effect kicks in. The only things that I hated was Pompey's death which made me cry and the downfall of Pompey's family. Though it is survived by his second son's wife, it is a bit disheartening to see a great ally and his family fall. But, I suppose all great things come to an end and I am glad the author stop the main story where they did. And though MC and his family and friends will pass away in their future, I am sure they will all reunite together in their afterlife (maybe Pompey been watching the whole time).

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Asashi
Asashi
Jan 14, 2024
Status: c170
1D chara, all dancing to the MC's tune. Very little notable interaction bwt female chara. MC's enemies always got betrayed while MC folk just get along jussssst fine.

After the initial struggle, MC just charge on ahead without anything holding his ambition back.

A Roman wank, pure and simple, with a tinyyyyyyyy hint of Korean culture ... more>>
Spoiler

(wacky Korean bow :D)

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Good to read if you're interest in Roman history.

Spoiler

Worst points: MC is a unapologetic s*aver (Spartacus arc), spouting fascism ideology (Egypt succession arc) while focusing on conquering neighbor and concentrating more power to himself after improving the live of mostly Roman living in Rome somewhat (better bathhouse, soap, entertainment for the mass, better ride, paper for noble, better weapon and armor for legion).

Plot/History just rigidly marched on, little to no butterflies, else developed to the MC's advantage.

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shelwyn
shelwyn
Sep 04, 2023
Status: c79
I like this historical genre myself. It's a bit boring for some. The story itself is carried by history. The plot and intrigue follow the The bc history closely. The author lacks in writing ability, the fights and descriptions are a bit lacking but the story itself is entertaining and carries itself based off history instead of the authors poor writing ability. The MC has insane plot armor and rarely suffers a setback. The author covers this plot hole with the early library system.
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