![]() Even Pompey, the war architect, is forced to flee the city due to this surprise attack. They are just from winning a battle in Gaul. The Gods of War It is 53 B.C and Julius Caesar is leading battle-hardened legions across Rubicon River and this puts Rome at risk. He crushes down the rebellion hence bringing order to the city. Once his rank is promoted, he is able to do what no other leaders of his era did. His great courage to face slave rebellion, love for a beautiful older woman and the sword of his loyal friend, Marcus Brutus has strengthened him. The time for Julius Caesar to indulge in treacherous political battles has come. Now they will be re-united by a shockwave from the North where a gladiator, Spartacus is building an army of 70000 slaves. He rises to power once a dictator is assassinated.Įarlier, these two men were best friends bonded by the same ideas and lust for beautiful women. As Caesar is exacting his revenge and becomes a legend in regions far away from home, his friend Marcus Brutus is fighting different kinds of battles. They are after a band of pirates who swore to kidnap Caesar for ransom. They are later forced to take different paths and the next time they meet, a lot will have changed… Death of Kings It’s the second book in the series and focuses on Julius Caesar as a man, warrior, senator, leader, and a husband.Īt North Africa, a group of roman legionaries turn their eyes and hopes to their leader, Julius Caesar. His love for his adoptive family and brother will be the most powerful force in his life.Īs time goes by, the two boys meet, become friends and get trained as Rome’s gladiators. The other is an adopted child who is cunning and strong. One of them is a senator’s son, who has been given everything to achieve his dream. During this time, two boys, at the City of Rome are transforming to men whose ambitions are nothing but glory, battles and serving the greatest empire in the world. The book concentrates on an aging Roman Empire and the early days of Julius Caesar who would become the world’s most powerful ruler.Ī new empire is being raised at the Italian peninsula. The seething passion, dark intrigues and slaves are all brought together in this realm. It a masterpiece pf historical fiction where readers are taken on a thrilling journey through ancient Rome. Emperor, Wars of the Roses and Dangerous Books for Boys. He has written amazing Book Series such as Conqueror. He has also written poems and short novels. He let go of the teaching career and wrote his first novel, The Gates of Rome.Ĭurrently, he lives in Hertfordshire, England. For seven years, he was an English teacher at Haydon School where he later became the head of English department. His English was refined at the University of London. Martins School located in Northwood before transferring to Merchant Taylor’s School. He was born in 1971 to an English father and an Irish mother. Conn Iggulden is well-known for writing historical fiction books.
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