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Under the Eagle (Eagles of the Empire 1) by Simon Scarrow

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Under the Eagle (Eagles of the Empire 1)

Eagles of the Empire (Related to this series)

Author
Simon Scarrow
Narrator
David Thorpe
Publisher
Headline
Publish Date
10 October 2013
Run Time
12 hours 6 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Ancient warfare, European history: the Romans, Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, War, combat and military adventure fiction
Rating
5.0 (2 reviews)

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What to expect

UNDER THE EAGLE is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell.

It is AD 42, and Quintus Licinius Cato has just arrived in Germany as a new recruit to the Second Legion, the toughest in the Roman army. If adjusting to the rigours of military life isn't difficult enough for the bookish young man, he also has to contend with the disgust of his colleagues when, because of his imperial connections, he is appointed a rank above them. As second-in-command to Macro, the fearless, battle-scarred centurion who leads them, Cato has more to prove than most in the adventures that lie ahead.

Then the men discover that the army's next campaign will take them to a land of unparalleled barbarity - Britain. After the long march west, Cato and Macro undertake a special mission that will thrust them headlong into a conspiracy that threatens to topple the Emperor himself...

Critics Review

  • Praise for Simon Scarrow: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read'

    Bernard Cornwell

  • 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

  • Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best

    Independent

  • Gripping... ferocious and compelling, it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice

    Daily Express

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  • Rollicking good fun

    Mail on Sunday

  • [Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended

    Historical Novels Review

User Reviews

Book 5.0

Narration 5.0

  • 5.0 5.0

    Thoroughly enjoyable adventure, looking forward to the next instalment.
    The narrator did a first class job.

    LazloWoodbine 2024-10-24

Details
Author
Simon Scarrow
Narrator
David Thorpe
Duration
12 hours 6 minutes
Release Date
10 October 2013
ISBN
9781472216083
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Headline
Genre
Ancient warfare, European history: the Romans, Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, War, combat and military adventure fiction
Rating
5.0(2 reviews)
Narration
5.0(2 reviews)

Synopsis

UNDER THE EAGLE is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell.It is AD 42, and Quintus Licinius Cato has just arrived in Germany as a new recruit to the Second Legion, the toughest in the Roman army. If adjusting to the rigours of military life isn't difficult enough for the bookish young man, he also has to contend with the disgust of his colleagues when, because of his imperial connections, he is appointed a rank above them. As second-in-command to Macro, the fearless, battle-scarred centurion who leads them, Cato has more to prove than most in the adventures that lie ahead. Then the men discover that the army's next campaign will take them to a land of unparalleled barbarity - Britain. After the long march west, Cato and Macro undertake a special mission that will thrust them headlong into a conspiracy that threatens to topple the Emperor himself...

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