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Hero of Rome
Douglas Jackson
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Description for Hero of Rome
Paperback. The Roman grip on Britain is weakening. Emperor Nero has turned his face away from this far-flung outpost. The Druids are on the rise, spreading seeds of rebellion among the British tribes. Roman cruelty and exploitation has angered their British subjects. The warrior queen Boudicca will lead the tribes to war. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 342.
Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane, this heart-stopping historical thriller from bestselling author Douglas Jackson will have you on the edge of your seat!
"Rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today" -- DAILY EXPRESS
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Product Details
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Gaius Valerius Verrens
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780552161336
SKU
V9780552161336
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About Douglas Jackson
A journalist by profession, Douglas Jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for Rome and the Romans in to his first two highly-praised novels, Caligula and Claudius. His third, Hero of Rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, Gaius Valerius Verrens. Eight further acclaimed 'Rome' novels followed, confirming Doug as one of the UK's foremost historical novelists. His latest novel, The ... Read more
Reviews for Hero of Rome
If I were Conn Iggulden or Simon Scarrow, I'd be rather worried by the new Scottish kid on the block
The Scotsman
A master of his discipline rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today
Daily Express
A splendid piece of storytelling and a vivid recreation of a long-dead-world
Allan Massie
The Scotsman
A master of his discipline rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today
Daily Express
A splendid piece of storytelling and a vivid recreation of a long-dead-world
Allan Massie