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A carregar... The Wall (City of Victory)por Adrian Goldsworthy
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From bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, the final book in his authentic, action-packed trilogy set on the frontiers of the Roman Empire. AD 117: BRITANNIA. Roman centurion Flavius Ferox is trying to live a quiet life of dignified leisure, overseeing his wife's estate and resisting the urge to murder an annoying neighbour - until someone else does it for him. Dragged back into a life of violence, Ferox finds himself chasing raiders, fighting chieftains and negotiating with kings. Under the new emperor, Hadrian, the whole world seems to be changing: old friends are now enemies, enemies claim they are friends, and new and deadly threats lurk in the shadows. When Hadrian himself comes to Britannia to inspect his great wall, war erupts suddenly. Ferox is the only one who can save the emperor - but with his family, and his own life, in danger, he must first decide whose side he is on... Gritty, gripping and profoundly authentic, The Wall is the final book in the City of Victory trilogy from bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Harry Sidebottom. Reviews for Adrian Goldsworthy 'No one writes more convincing Roman fiction.' Harry Sidebottom 'Gritty and realistic.' Daily Telegraph 'An extraordinarily rich picture of a battle on the Roman empire's borders.' The Times 'Brings the reader closer to the true nature of Roman Britain.' New Books Magazine Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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What’s not to like. Times of historical fact and legend, of old gods and magic. Amazing research and knowledge of the era is demonstrated by Goldsworthy. All turned into a narrative that had you sure you were there, crouching in the dark, patient and still. Thrown back into a time when the air might have been fresher, but the dangers are many. This novel takes place as the Wall is being built, centred around Roman Centurion Flavius Ferox and his wife Claudia Enica, granddaughter of Cartimandua, would be Queen, although not yet recognised. The intricacies of the characters and tribal groups is complex as are the plots for supremacy being woven. A thing of gods or man?
Hadrian’s coming to power and his subsequent actions placed their stamp on Britain. And the Wall is just beginning—a mighty witness to Rome’s might then, and today of powers rising and falling.
A subtle yet searing novel filled with plots and treachery.
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