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Traitors of Rome
Traitors of Rome© 2019 Simon Scarrow351 pages Young Tribune Cato and his grizzled enlisted mentor Macro have come a long way together, from the dismal bogs of Britannia to the even more dismal desert wastes of the eastern border. Across … Continue reading
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Tagged historical fiction, Persia-Iran, Rome, Scarrow Eagle Series, Simon Scarrow
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The Eagle and the Wolves
The Eagle and the Wolves© 2003 Simon Scarrow452 pages The Roman Empire’s campaign in Britain may about to become a victim of its own success. While a great victory last summer established a stronghold in the heart of the island, … Continue reading
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Tagged Britain, historical fiction, Rome, Scarrow Eagle Series
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When the Eagle Hunts
When the Eagle Hunts© 2002 Simon Scarrow274 pages The Emperor Claudius is determined to make good the conquest of Britain, but his supply fleet sleeps with the fishes. The only Romans to survive a wintry crossing of the (English) channel … Continue reading
The Eagle’s Conquest
The Eagle’s Conquest© 2002 Simon Scarrow320 pages In Under the Eagle, Simon Scarrow introduced readers to two legionnaires: Macro, a grizzled veteran, and Cato, a young bookish sort straight from Rome , a boy made an officer because of his … Continue reading
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Tagged Britain, classical world, historical fiction, military, Rome, Scarrow Eagle Series, Simon Scarrow
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Under the Eagle
Under the Eagle© 2000 Simon Scarrow256 pages If given the choice between being attacked by foul-smelling, weirdly-painted Germans, and being attacked by foul-smelling, weirdly-painted Celts, which would you choose? For Centurion Macro, it’s rather obvious: the Germans! At least monitoring … Continue reading
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Tagged historical fiction, military, Rome, Scarrow Eagle Series, Simon Scarrow
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