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Emperor - Field of Swords takes Colin Iggulden's sequence of novels about the rise of Julius Caesar to a point where Caesar is forced to bid for mastery of the Roman world. Iggulden is intelligent and precise about the internal dynamics of the triumvirate of Caesar, the elderly rich Crassus and the proud Pompey. This alliance was never more than pragmatic and there was always going to be a settling of accounts--thus far so good, but Iggulden's idealizing of Caesar leads him at times into ignoring the sheer complexity of the affairs of the late Republic. This is a version of Rome which downplays the alliance of street and snob, and treats Caesar as if he were always an apostle of order--it is a historical novel which plays worrying games with historical fact. Iggulden is fascinating on Caesar as governor and general--in the areas, that is, where we have the words of the man himself, rather than the spin put on his actions by his enemies. There is a real sense here of the practicalities of ancient warfare, of hard footslogging in difficult terrain and planning supplies for the long haul of sieges and forced marches - Iggulden may oversimplify politics, but he is intelligent about battle. --Roz KaveneyRead More

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    Title: Field of Swords <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: Conn Iggulden <>Publisher: Harper Collins Paperbacks

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    The third volume in the acclaimed Emperor series in which Conn Iggulden brilliantly interweaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing life of Julius Caesar -- an epic tale of ambition and rivalry bravery and betrayal from an outstanding new voice in historical fiction. THE GATES OF ROME THE DEATH OF KINGS and now THE FIELD OF SWORDS tell the powerful dramatic story of the friendship and enmity between the two men who ruled the Roman world. Following the defeat of the Spartacus rebellion Julius Caesar and Marcus Brutus who have been sent to run the Roman colonies in Spain return to challenge powerful senators to become one of the Consuls of Rome. Political opposition family quarrels armed rebellions and corruption make this a highly contemporary scene fuelled by the intrigue of the major characters who are now developing as full adults. As he takes the legions north into mighty battles with the Gallic tribes the imperious stand of Caesar and the leadership of his men his new friendships with fellow leaders and his overwhelming ambition begin to separate him from Brutus the great swordsman and warrior.Their long friendship reveals ominous cracks under the strain. Although the Gallic conquests lead to Caesar's triumphal entry into Britain the victories on the battlefield cause political rivalries at home and ultimately the famous choice is presented to Caesar and Marcus Brutus. They must choose whether to cross the Rubicon -- together or singly -- and to take the fight to Rome itself. Conn Iggulden is a brilliant storyteller. Characters jostle for space in the crowded streets on the battlefields and in the corridors of the Senate. The friendship and rivalry between Caesar and Brutus provides compelling reading. Each book in the EMPEROR series causes readers to return to the previous novel and ensures they also look forward hugely to the next.

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    The ultimate Rome story Julius Caesar has taken his legions north to battle the Gallic tribes. But as his successes mount, overwhelming ambition and new alliances begin to threaten his one true friendship. Marcus Brutus was instrumental in the conquest of Gaul and so in restoring Caesar's reputation as a hero of Rome. But after decades standing side by side, will they choose to cross the Rubicon together? Are they both willing to take the fight to Rome herself? The third instalment in the bestselling Emperor series.

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    The ultimate Rome storyJulius Caesar has taken his legions north to battle the Gallic tribes. But as his successes mount, overwhelming ambition and new alliances begin to threaten his one true friendship.Marcus Brutus was instrumental in the conquest of Gaul and so in restoring Caesar’s reputation as a hero of Rome. But after decades standing side by side, will they choose to cross the Rubicon together? Are they both willing to take the fight to Rome herself?The third instalment in the bestselling Emperor series.

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    The ultimate Rome story The ultimate Rome story Julius Caesar has taken his legions north to battle the Gallic tribes. But as his successes mount, overwhelming ambition and new alliances begin to threaten his one true friendship. Marcus Brutus was...

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    The Field of Swords : Paperback : HarperCollins Publishers : 9780007437146 : 0007437145 : 01 Sep 2012 : The ultimate Rome story

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  • 9780007437146
  • Conn Iggulden
  • 1 September 2011
  • Harper
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