The Caspian Gates: Warrior of Rome: Book 4 - Couverture rigide

Sidebottom, Harry

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1590207823 ISBN 13 : 9781590207826

Editeur : Overlook Books, 2012

Synopsis

Book by Sidebottom Harry

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

AD 262 --the Roman Imperium is in turmoil after the struggle for the throne that brought Gallienus to power. And Ephesus, the metropolis of the Eastern Empire, lies in ruins, shattered by a mighty earthquake. Its citizens live in fear as the mob overwhelms the city, baying for blood to avenge the gods who have punished them. Yet an even greater threat to the Empire advances from the North: the barbaric Goth tribes, determined to pillage the city. Only Ballista, Warrior of Rome, knows the ways of the barbarians, and only he can defeat them. In a relentlessly gripping and richly authentic tale of ancient warfare, The Caspian Gates is an adventure for Rome enthusiasts and scholars alike. Widely acclaimed for his Warrior of Rome series, Harry Sidebottom "provides a well-constructed, well-paced, and gripping account . . . which, as a good series should, leaves the reader eagerly anticipating the next installment" ( Times Literary Supplement).

Revue de presse :

"Sidebottom's prose blazes with searing scholarship." — The Times (London)

"He has the touch of an exceptionally gifted story teller, drawing on prodigious learning." — Timothy Severin, author of The Viking Trilogy



"The best sort of red-blooded historical fiction." — Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy



"At last a piece of Roman historical fiction for grown-ups." — Robert Low, author of The Oath Sworn Series



"Sidebottom remains consistently meticulous about detail, old-fashioned about storytelling, and astute in portraying political backstabbing worthy of the modern arena." — Publishers Weekly

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Overlook Books
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1590207823
• ISBN 13: 9781590207826
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 432