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The Eagle's Conquest (Eagles of the Empire 2)
Eagles of the Empire (Related to this series)
- Author
- Simon Scarrow
- Narrator
- David Thorpe
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 17 October 2013
- Run Time
- 13 hours 36 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Ancient warfare, Crime and / or mystery fiction, European history: the Romans, Historical fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 reviews)
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What to expect
When Centurion Macro arrives on British soil as one of Emperor Claudius's invasion force in AD 43, he is facing one of the toughest campaigns of his battle-scarred career. In a series of bloody skirmishes, Macro and his young subordinate, Optio Cato, and the desperately outnumbered Roman army must find and defeat the enemy before he grows strong enough to overwhelm the legions.
But the Britons are not the only foe facing Macro and Cato. A sinister organisation opposed to the Emperor is secretly betraying the invaders. And when rumours of an assassination attempt coincide with the Emperor's arrival on British soil, the soldiers realise they are up against a force more ruthless than their acknowledged enemy...
Critics Review
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Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read'
Bernard Cornwell
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Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
Independent
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Gripping and moving
The Times
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A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff
Good Book Guide
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Ferocious and compelling
Daily Express
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A Rome full of HOUSE OF CARDS treachery... Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow's high standards - in this winning chunk of historical fiction
Sunday Sport
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Rollicking good fun
Mail on Sunday
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A fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller
BBC History Magazine
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Details
- Author
- Simon Scarrow
- Narrator
- David Thorpe
- Duration
- 13 hours 36 minutes
- Release Date
- 17 October 2013
- ISBN
- 9781472216090
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Ancient warfare, Crime and / or mystery fiction, European history: the Romans, Historical fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
- Rating
- 5.0(2 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(2 reviews)
Synopsis
THE EAGLE'S CONQUEST is the thrilling second novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.When Centurion Macro arrives on British soil as one of Emperor Claudius's invasion force in AD 43, he is facing one of the toughest campaigns of his battle-scarred career. In a series of bloody skirmishes, Macro and his young subordinate, Optio Cato, and the desperately outnumbered Roman army must find and defeat the enemy before he grows strong enough to overwhelm the legions. But the Britons are not the only foe facing Macro and Cato. A sinister organisation opposed to the Emperor is secretly betraying the invaders. And when rumours of an assassination attempt coincide with the Emperor's arrival on British soil, the soldiers realise they are up against a force more ruthless than their acknowledged enemy...
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