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Binding: Mass Market PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 813 EAN: 9780440240969 ISBN: 0440240964 Label: Dell Manufacturer: Dell Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 624 Publication Date: December 27, 2005 Publisher: Dell Release Date: December 27, 2005 Studio: Dell Editorial Review: Product Description: With his acclaimed Emperor novels, author Conn Iggulden brings a dazzling world to life–the rich, complex world of ancient Rome as seen through the eyes of one extraordinary man: Julius Caesar. Now Iggulden returns to the story of Julius Caesar and a realm that stretches from the sands of North Africa to the coast of Britain. Against this magnificent backdrop, Caesar, his first victories under his belt and a series of key alliances in place, makes his move toward power and glory–and commands his famous legions on one of history’s bloodiest and most daring military campaigns. It is the heart of the first century B.C. For Julius Caesar, the time has come to enter the treacherous political battleground that has become Rome. Having proved his valor in the slaves’ revolt, Caesar is strengthened by the love and vision of a beautiful older woman, and by the sword of his loyal friend, Marcus Brutus. And when he is appointed to a new position of power, Caesar manages to do what none of the other great figures of his time could: capture the hearts of the Roman people themselves. Crushing a rebellion, bringing order to the teeming city, Caesar then makes the move that will change history. He leaves Rome for the foothills of the Alps. And with an army made in his own image, he begins a daring charge through Gaul, across the English Channel, and to the wilds of tribal Britain. Here, in a series of cataclysmic clashes, the legend of Julius Caesar will be forged. And while Caesar and Brutus pit their lives–and those of their men–against the armies of the wilderness, their political adversaries in Rome grow at once more fearful and more formidable. So when the fighting at the dominion’s edge is over, the greatest danger to Julius Caesar will await him on the Tiber–with a man who wants Rome himself. From the clash of armies to the heat of a woman’s seduction, from the thunder of battle to the orgies of pleasure and plunder that follow in a warrior’s wake, Emperor: The Field of Swords captures in riveting detail a world being shaped by a brilliant civilization. And in this extraordinary novel, the fate of Rome is being driven by the ambitions of a single man. A man with an unmatched genius for power. From the Hardcover edition. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Roman HistoryThis was a great book and I hope it is not the end of the series. Well written..staying with history and not changeing it, is the mark of a good writer. Rating: - From Spain to Gaul to Britain and back to RomeThis is the third book in the series of four and continues at tremendous pace. Caesar is posted to Spain by his political rivals who, rightly, see him as a threat. He is successful in his Iberian adventure, but returns to Rome in time for the consular elections. Following his election to high office, the means of which is highly amusing, he cannot sit still for long and soon leaves Crassus and Pompey in charge so that he can take his armies to Gaul to spread the benefits of the Roman ... Read More Rating: - Caesar gets bogged down and so does the Emperor seriesThe Field of Swords is the third book in Conn Iggulden's four volume fictional retelling of the life of Gaius Julius Caesar. This one starts off a few years into Caesar's turn in Spain. The country has already been pacified and Caesar grows bored with the easy life. This is the overall theme of this book. Multiple times in this novel, Caesar accomplishes something incredible only to discover that the struggle is better and more rewarding than the accomplishment as he chases Alexander's ... Read More Rating: - Emperor: Field of SwordsThis series is fascinating. The book is beautifully researched and Iggulden does a fine job of making what could be dry history very interesting reading. This is the third in a four book series and I've enjoyed all of three very much. Rating: - the Field of swordaseries is entertaining. don't take his recommendation as to "Ceasar" by Christian Meir. Too much plilosophy vs. history. |
