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THE GLADIATOR (EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE 9)
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| By: |
Simon Scarrow |
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Paperback |
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| ISBN 10: |
0755327799 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780755327799 |
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| Publisher: |
HEADLINE PUBLISHING GROUP |
| Pub. date: |
5 December, 2009 |
| Pages: |
512 |
| Description: |
AD 48. Fate lands centurions Macro and Cato in Crete, just as an attempt to overthrow Roman rule erupts. The ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and CENTURION. |
| Synopsis: |
IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!THE GLADIATOR is the action-packed and compelling ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's historical novels: 'Gripping...ferocious and compelling' Daily ExpressAD 48. The friendship between Roman Centurions Cato and Macro is rock solid. Returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign, they are shipwrecked when an earthquake strikes the island of Crete. Struggling ashore they discover panic, devastation and a slave revolt. Led by a gladiator called Ajax, the slaves are driven by a bloodthirsty desire for revenge that renders them almost invincible.Taking control of the shaken men of the local garrison, Cato and Macro must save the province, before the rebellion can threaten the Empire itself... |
| Illustrations: |
Maps |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Headline Book Publishing |
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