Question: The Shards of Heaven chronicles Mark Anthony and what empire?
Sentence (from "Mark Antony"): Marcus Antonius (Latin: ; January 14, 83 BC – August 1, 30 BC), commonly known in English as Mark or Marc Antony, was a Roman politician and general who played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic from an oligarchy into the autocratic Roman Empire.
Relevant evidence: Yes