The Caspian Gates - Rilegato

Sidebottom, Harry

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ISBN 10: 1590207823 ISBN 13: 9781590207826

Casa editrice: Overlook Pr, 2012

Riassunto

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).

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Recensione:

"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

L'autore:

Harry Sidebottom is a fellow of St. Benet's Hall and lecturer at Lincoln College, Oxford University, where he specializes in ancient warfare and classical art. Visit www.harrysidebottom.co.uk

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• Editore: Overlook Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1590207823
• ISBN 13: 9781590207826
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 412