Eagles at War: Eagles of Rome 1
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (779 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848094043 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Pursued to the last Roman fort east of the Rhine, they are besieged by thousands of bloodthirsty tribesmen. As they prepare to return to their winter quarters, they are lured off the road and ambushed by German warriors. The Germans are led by Arminius, a chieftain who is a trusted ally of Rome -- and a man who has been secretly planning to betray the empire since childhood. Just a few hundred legionaries, including Tullus, manage to escape. From 'the rising star of historical fiction' (Wilbur Smith), the first in a new gripping three-part series, based on real historical events. Only the gods can save them now.. Trapping Varus' legionaries between a hillside and a marsh, and thereby preventing them from forming up or using their artillery, Arminius and his warriors wreak a terrible slaughter. The Roman defeat is overwhelming, but it is not until the third day of the massacre that the sc
• "You feel the ground tremble beneath the phalanxes, hear the battle cries of the legions, smell the carnage of war." --Giles Christian • "A compulsive, relentless story, vividly recounted in muscular prose." --Daily Telegraph
Immerse yourself in these incredible stories and -- like me -- remind yourself why the legend of Rome endures.' . 'History is more than facts on a page. History should make you think: 'I was there'. I've followed Spartacus's trail across Italy. My books are born from my obsession with Roman history. I've watched the sea lapping against the fortifications of Syracuse, besi
Highly Recommended There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said in other reviews except that Ben Kane has done it again. I read this book faster than any other book. I had so much trouble putting it down. If you like Roman history, action, and suspense, I highly recommend this book.. "great author that gets you sucked in after the first" according to stelladale. fanatic book. great author that gets you sucked in after the first few pages. if you like your history and romans this book is for you. if there was a six star option id give this 7. 10 out of 10. travelswithadiplomat said The Battle of Teutoburg Forest comes alive. Ben Kane has turned his attention to the infamous loss of three Roman legions in A.D. 9 in the Teutoburg Forest. Central characters are the Germanic leader, Arminius, his counterpoint, Centurion Tullus, and a series of supporting actors like Varus, Vitellius, Maelo, Osbert, Afer, Piso et al The story is well known to those with even a passing interest in Roman Imperial history so I won’t go into it here.Where this novel excels is in the narration of the action of the battle in the Teutoberg Forest. It’s fast, gripping, narratively superb, and eloquently drawn. As readers we genuinely hike with Tullus and the remnan