Warrior: The epic story of Caratacus, warrior Briton and enemy of the Roman Empire...

Warrior: The epic story of Caratacus, warrior Briton and enemy of the Roman Empire... PDF Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472287460
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 399

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*Now available as a full-length novel! Originally published in five ebook parts* The epic story of Caratacus: a barbarian king who led the tribes of Britannia against mighty Rome . . . AD 18, Britannia. The Roman Empire rules much of the known world. Beyond the northern frontier lies Britannia, where ceaseless feuding amongst the Celts leaves the island vulnerable to Rome's ambitions. Caratacus, son of a powerful king, has no premonition of destiny when he is dispatched to train with the Druids. A brutal regime transforms the young prince into a warrior with unparalleled military skills - and the strategic cunning essential to outwit a stronger enemy. Nothing can prepare a man for the vicious reality of war. When Caratacus's father takes a stand against aggressive neighbouring tribes, the combat exercises are over; this is a fight to the death. Only the most ruthless of tactics offer any hope of victory. But Caratacus, and the loyal comrades willing to ride with him into hostile terrain, are ready to do whatever it takes - and endure any hardship - to defeat those set on destroying their kingdom . . . As mayhem and carnage spread across the land, everywhere can be felt the malign influence of Rome. Even if the battle is won, conflict with the Empire lies ahead. Warrior: first in the brand new Warlord of Britannia series from the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata - the story of Britannia's barbarian warlord Caratacus. Originally published in 5 ebook novellas

Warrior: The epic story of Caratacus, warrior Briton and enemy of the Roman Empire...

Warrior: The epic story of Caratacus, warrior Briton and enemy of the Roman Empire... PDF Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472287460
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 399

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Book Description
*Now available as a full-length novel! Originally published in five ebook parts* The epic story of Caratacus: a barbarian king who led the tribes of Britannia against mighty Rome . . . AD 18, Britannia. The Roman Empire rules much of the known world. Beyond the northern frontier lies Britannia, where ceaseless feuding amongst the Celts leaves the island vulnerable to Rome's ambitions. Caratacus, son of a powerful king, has no premonition of destiny when he is dispatched to train with the Druids. A brutal regime transforms the young prince into a warrior with unparalleled military skills - and the strategic cunning essential to outwit a stronger enemy. Nothing can prepare a man for the vicious reality of war. When Caratacus's father takes a stand against aggressive neighbouring tribes, the combat exercises are over; this is a fight to the death. Only the most ruthless of tactics offer any hope of victory. But Caratacus, and the loyal comrades willing to ride with him into hostile terrain, are ready to do whatever it takes - and endure any hardship - to defeat those set on destroying their kingdom . . . As mayhem and carnage spread across the land, everywhere can be felt the malign influence of Rome. Even if the battle is won, conflict with the Empire lies ahead. Warrior: first in the brand new Warlord of Britannia series from the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata - the story of Britannia's barbarian warlord Caratacus. Originally published in 5 ebook novellas

Warrior: Lord of War

Warrior: Lord of War PDF Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472287444
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 94

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WARRIOR: LORD OF WAR is the fifth and final ebook novella in the WARRIOR series, telling the dramatic story of Caratacus - barbarian enemy of Rome. Don't miss DEATH TO THE EMPEROR - the thrilling new Eagles of the Empire adventure featuring Macro and Cato! On sale now. AD 27, Britannia. After a terrible betrayal, Caratacus and his surviving men make a perilous escape through enemy lands, hunted at every turn by their relentless pursuers. When they stumble across a hidden enemy camp, they learn that the situation is even worse than they feared. The Atrebates, a Roman client tribe, have laid a deadly trap for Caratacus's fellow warriors. One that could swing the war in their favour. If Caratacus is to avert a catastrophic defeat for his tribe, he must persuade his father that his intelligence is true. But time is short. And as the war bands prepare for battle, Caratacus must confront his greatest challenge yet . . . Warrior: the new series set in Britannia - the wildest reach of the Roman Empire . . . From the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata.

Warrior: Brothers of the Sword

Warrior: Brothers of the Sword PDF Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472287428
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72

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WARRIOR: BROTHERS OF THE SWORD is the fourth ebook novella in the WARRIOR series, telling the dramatic story of Caratacus - barbarian enemy of Rome Don't miss DEATH TO THE EMPEROR - the thrilling new Eagles of the Empire adventure featuring Macro and Cato! On sale now. AD 26, Britannia. After leading his men to victory in his first true battle against a neighbouring tribe, Prince Caratacus has come of age. Now, as fears grow of a Roman invasion, he proposes a daring plan: to undermine the enemy through a series of ruthless surprise raids. Caratacus is prepared for a gruelling campaign, in the midst of a harsh winter. But those close to him are troubled by his plan to break the honoured traditional rules of tribal warfare: not only is their honour at stake, but they also fear incurring the wrath of the Druids. As Caratacus and his brothers battle their way forward in dangerous terrain, he faces a threat from within . . . Warrior: the new series set in Britannia - the wildest reach of the Roman Empire . . . From the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata.

Warrior: The King in Rome

Warrior: The King in Rome PDF Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472287363
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86

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WARRIOR: THE KING IN ROME is the first ebook novella in the WARRIOR series, telling the dramatic story of Caratacus - barbarian enemy of Rome. Don't miss DEATH TO THE EMPEROR - the thrilling new Eagles of the Empire adventure featuring Macro and Cato! On sale now. AD 61. Rome. Boudica's rebellion against Roman rule has failed. At a celebratory banquet, an ambitious historian, Caius Placonius Felicitus, takes an interest in a mysterious guest: Caratacus. Once a high king of Britannia, now living in exile, Caratacus gradually opens up to Felicitus. And the young Roman soon realises that Caratacus's is the story he has been waiting all his life to tell. AD 18. Britannia. Caratacus's tale begins as he - quick-witted youngest son of the tribal king Cunobelinus - humiliates his own brother in a war of wits. Cunobelinus decrees that the teenage prince continue his studies under the Druids at a sinister sanctuary, nestled in a remote valley in the lands of the Silures . . . But Caratacus will need all his new skills, as well as his natural cunning, to survive . . . The brand new series from the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata: Warrior, the story of Britannia's barbarian warlord Caratacus.

Warrior: The War Prince

Warrior: The War Prince PDF Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472287401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 103

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The stunning third ebook novella in the WARRIOR series, telling the dramatic story of Caratacus, Britannia's barbarian warlord. From the Sunday Times bestselling authors of INVADER and PIRATA. Don't miss DEATH TO THE EMPEROR - the thrilling new Eagles of the Empire adventure featuring Macro and Cato! On sale now. AD 25, Britannia. After nearly eight years training under the Druids, Caratacus - now a powerful young warrior - is abruptly summoned back home to his father's kingdom. The heir to a contested neighbouring land has mysteriously died, and a crisis is brewing. On his arrival, Caratacus finds his father struggling to balance the competing Roman and British influences in his tribe . . . and within his family. When Caratacus's Celtic force discovers corruption and bribery at the heart of the crisis, a bitter fight breaks out. Caratacus and his band escape: but they know that the real battle against external forces has only just begun . . . Warrior: the new series set in Britannia - the wildest reach of the Roman Empire . . . From the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata.

Blood of Rome

Blood of Rome PDF Author: John E. Salter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781784070212
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 344

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Blood of Rome: Caratacus is the compelling story of the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43, told from both perspectives. It is the first book in the Blood of Rome series that will take the reader back in time, where they will experience Britannia at war against overwhelming odds and against a far superior enemy. Only one man chooses to stand against such a foe and lead his people and other tribes against the might of Rome, Caratacus. Brutality, betrayal, love, lust and greed clash as brothers go to war against each other in this true story based on historical fact. Told in a way that exposes for the first time all the elements that combined to ensure a fight to the death between two warrior cultures. One deemed as uncivilised and barbaric, the other, the largest Empire in the known world who has already failed twice before to bring the Britons to heal. Caratacus fights a war that he didn't start, he didn't want and was unprepared for but as his forefathers fought the Roman Legions, he too will be forced to take up the sword against them in a battle that is to last five times longer than that of even the warrior Queen Boudicca. This is his story, Blood of Rome: Caratacus.

Britannia (Eagles of the Empire 14)

Britannia (Eagles of the Empire 14) PDF Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472213297
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 433

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IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME! A Sunday Times bestseller. Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Simon Scarrow's veteran Roman soldier heroes face a cunning and relentless enemy in BRITANNIA, the unforgettable fourteenth novel in the bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Roman Britain, AD 52. The western tribes prepare to make a stand. But can they match the discipline and courage of the legionaries? Wounded Centurion Macro remains behind in charge of the fort as Prefect Cato leads an invasion deep into the hills. Cato's mission: to cement Rome's triumph over the natives by crushing the Druid stronghold. But with winter drawing in, the terrain is barely passable through icy rain and snowstorms. When Macro's patrols report that the natives in the vicinity of the garrison are thinning out, a terrible suspicion takes shape in the battle-scarred soldier's mind. Has the acting Governor, Legate Quintatus, underestimated the enemy? If there is a sophisticated and deadly plan afoot, it's Cato and his men who will pay the price... Includes maps, chart and author Q&A.

Traitors of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 18)

Traitors of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 18) PDF Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 147225838X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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TRAITORS OF ROME: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER An enthralling Cato and Macro adventure from bestselling author Simon Scarrow. Not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. AD 56. Battle-hardened veterans of the Roman army Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro are garrisoned at the eastern border, aware that their movements are constantly monitored by spies from dangerous, mysterious Parthia. But the enemy within could be the deadliest threat to the Legion ... and the Empire. There's a traitor in the ranks. Rome shows no mercy to those who betray their comrades, and the Empire. But first the guilty man must be discovered. Cato and Macro are in a race against time to expose the truth, while the powerful enemy over the border waits to exploit any weaknesses in the Legion. The traitor must die ... Praise for Simon Scarrow's bestselling novels: 'Blood, gore, political intrigue...A historical fiction thriller that'll have you reaching for your gladius' Daily Sport 'Gripping... ferocious and compelling' Daily Express 'Brilliantly told adventures ... Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow's high standards' Sunday Sport

Blood of Rome

Blood of Rome PDF Author: John Edward Salter
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781491245385
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380

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Blood of Rome: Caratacus is the first novel in the Blood of Rome series. It tells the true story based upon historical fact of one man's fight against the most powerful empire in the known world. Forced to fight against overwhelming odds, in a war he didn't desire, Caratacus defies Rome and halts its charge across the lands of Albion, an Island they call Britannia. The Roman Senate thought that it would be a quick, decisive victory against uncivilised barbarians on the edge of their north-western frontier, they were wrong. This is the story of the invasion of Britannia in AD 43 as it has never been told before.

Invictus (Eagles of the Empire 15)

Invictus (Eagles of the Empire 15) PDF Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1472213335
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448

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IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME! The Sunday Times bestseller. INVICTUS is a gripping, authentic and exciting novel of the Roman army from bestselling author Simon Scarrow. Not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. It is AD 54. The soldiers of the Roman army patrol a growing Empire, from the Mediterranean to the North Sea, from the Atlantic to the banks of the Nile. Rome brutally enforces its rule, and its legions are the most efficient and aggressive fighting force in the world. Two battle-scarred veterans of this army, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro, have survived years of campaigning in Britannia and have been recalled to Rome. Their time in the teeming, dangerously political city is short, and soon they are travelling with the Praetorian Guard to Spain, a restless colony where simmering tension in the face of Roman rule is aggravated by bitter rivalry amongst the natives. The challenges that face two old friends and their comrades in arms are unlike any they have seen before - in a land that declares itself unconquerable...