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The Falling Sword
- Author
- Ben Kane
- Narrator
- Steven Pacey
- Publisher
- Orion
- Publish Date
- 2 May 2019
- Run Time
- 15 hours 29 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Reeling from his defeat at the hands of the Macedonians, Rome's furious General Flamininus gathers his legions for the final strike on King Philip's mighty phalanx.
AN EMPIRE ON THE EDGE
Both leaders know the victor will rule Greece, and both armies will do everything in their power to claim the ultimate prize.
TWO HEROES PREPARED TO DIE
Fighting on opposing sides, Felix and Demetrios think they have survived the worst of the campaign. But between vicious infighting, unruly locals, and intense battle, both will be tested as the final showdown between two great civilisations begins . . .
Critics Review
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To read one of Ben Kane's astonishingly well-researched, bestselling novels is to know that you are, historically speaking, in safe hands.
DAILY MAIL
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Fascinating.
THE TIMES
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This is a stunningly visual and powerful read: Kane's power of description is second to none... Perfect for anyone who is suffering from Game of Thrones withdrawal symptoms.
THE LADY
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Details
- Author
- Ben Kane
- Narrator
- Steven Pacey
- Duration
- 15 hours 29 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 May 2019
- ISBN
- 9781409173465
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Orion
- Genre
- Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction
Synopsis
ONE FINAL CLASHReeling from his defeat at the hands of the Macedonians, Rome's furious General Flamininus gathers his legions for the final strike on King Philip's mighty phalanx.AN EMPIRE ON THE EDGEBoth leaders know the victor will rule Greece, and both armies will do everything in their power to claim the ultimate prize.TWO HEROES PREPARED TO DIEFighting on opposing sides, Felix and Demetrios think they have survived the worst of the campaign. But between vicious infighting, unruly locals, and intense battle, both will be tested as the final showdown between two great civilisations begins . . .
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