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Britannia (Eagles of the Empire 14)
Eagles of the Empire (Book 14)
- Author
- Simon Scarrow
- Narrator
- Jonathan Keeble
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 22 December 2015
- Run Time
- 12 hours 10 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- War, combat and military adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Historical adventure fiction, European history: the Romans, Ancient warfare, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Simon Scarrow's veteran Roman soldier heroes face a cunning and relentless enemy in BRITANNIA.
Roman Britain, AD 52. The western tribes, inspired by the Druids' hatred of the Romans, prepare to make a stand. But can they match the discipline and courage of the legionaries?
Wounded during a skirmish, Centurion Macro remains behind in charge of the fort as Prefect Cato leads an invasion deep into the hills. Cato's mission: to cement Rome's triumph over the natives by crushing the Druid stronghold. But with winter drawing in, the terrain is barely passable through icy rain and snowstorms.
When Macro's patrols report that the natives in the vicinity of the garrison are thinning out, a terrible suspicion takes shape in the battle-scarred soldier's mind. Has the acting Governor, Legate Quintatus, underestimated the enemy, his military judgement undermined by ambition? If there is a sophisticated and deadly plan afoot, it's Cato and his men who will pay the price.
Includes maps and charts.
(P)2015 Headline Digital
Critics Review
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A new book in Simon Scarrow's long-running series about the Roman army is always a joy... It is heartening for fans of Cato and Macro that their adventures remain as lively as ever
The Times
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Fourteen books in and he manages to make the series fresh again, a new depth to Macro and Cato, a new edge to the Roman world and conflicts in Britannia, all achieved with style and a simply splendid plot line. Highly recommended
Parmenion Books
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Britannia ... among the very best and quite possibly my favourite. From the opening chapter, Scarrow plunges us deep into a place that is as dangerous as it is atmospheric, the winter creeping in, beset by the hostility of the people who live in these hills... The action and drama never let up from first to last pages... There is one scene in particular involving Cato and boats during a great storm that is absolutely fantastic, brilliantly written and imagined
Winternights Blog
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Praise for Simon's earlier novels 'A good, uncomplicated, rip-roaring read
Mail on Sunday
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I don't need this kind of competition
Bernard Cornwell
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Simon Scarrow's stories of Roman military action in Britain have gathered quite a fan club and it's not hard to see why... Scarrow is highly skilled at describing violent action... for those who like their historical fiction to include plenty of bloody thrills and spills
Living History
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An engrossing storyline, full of teeth-clenching battles, political machinations, treachery, honour, love and death...More please!
Elizabeth Chadwick
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Tremendous
Daily Express
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Scarrow's rank with the best
Independent
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Scarrow's engaging pair of heroes... top stuff
Daily Telegraph
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What an amazing roller-coaster of a ride... this book is fantastic... So startlingly good, so utterly readable - and so very, very courageous
Manda Scott
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Gripping and moving story about the war and the protagonists' fractured friendships... [Scarrow's] sense of plot and pace is strong
The Times
User Reviews
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This series is so enjoyable
LazloWoodbine 2025-03-04
Details
- Author
- Simon Scarrow
- Narrator
- Jonathan Keeble
- Duration
- 12 hours 10 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 December 2015
- ISBN
- 9781472229212
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- War, combat and military adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Historical adventure fiction, European history: the Romans, Ancient warfare, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Now a Sunday Times bestseller!Simon Scarrow's veteran Roman soldier heroes face a cunning and relentless enemy in BRITANNIA. Roman Britain, AD 52. The western tribes, inspired by the Druids' hatred of the Romans, prepare to make a stand. But can they match the discipline and courage of the legionaries?Wounded during a skirmish, Centurion Macro remains behind in charge of the fort as Prefect Cato leads an invasion deep into the hills. Cato's mission: to cement Rome's triumph over the natives by crushing the Druid stronghold. But with winter drawing in, the terrain is barely passable through icy rain and snowstorms.When Macro's patrols report that the natives in the vicinity of the garrison are thinning out, a terrible suspicion takes shape in the battle-scarred soldier's mind. Has the acting Governor, Legate Quintatus, underestimated the enemy, his military judgement undermined by ambition? If there is a sophisticated and deadly plan afoot, it's Cato and his men who will pay the price.Includes maps and charts.(P)2015 Headline Digital
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