Scourge of Rome
(Gaius Valerius Verrens 6): a compelling and gripping Roman adventure that will have you hooked to the very last page
$40.28
- Paperback
496 pages
- Release Date
18 August 2016
Summary
For fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane, the spectacular new novel in Douglas Jackson’s epic series sees Gaius Valerius Verrens banished from Rome only to be caught up in one of the most savage uprisings the Roman Empire had witnessed—the Judaean rebellion and the siege of Jerusalem.
Bestselling author Douglas Jackson expertly brings the Roman Empire to life in this riveting historical adventure of fire, blood and battle. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552167956 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0552167959 |
| Author: | Douglas Jackson |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Corgi Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Release Date: | 18 August 2016 |
| Weight: | 344g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 30mm |
| Series: | Gaius Valerius Verrens |
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” Scourge of Rome is a compelling and urgent account of one of the darkest events in Roman history. Douglas Jackson brings history to life in a compelling way.” - Kate Atherton - SUNDAY EXPRESS
Scourge of Rome is a compelling and urgent account of one of the darkest events in Roman history. Douglas Jackson brings history to life in a compelling way. – Kate Atherton * SUNDAY EXPRESS *A writer at the top of his game, his books are the complete package, filled with intrigue, action and adventure. But more than that they are filled with history, with heart and emotion and characters that will make you bleed and cry and love … I cannot recommend this highly enough. * PARMENIONBOOKS *
About The Author
Douglas Jackson
A journalist by profession, Douglas Jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for Rome and the Romans in to his first two highly-praised novels, Caligula and Claudius. His third, Hero of Rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, Gaius Valerius Verrens. Eight further acclaimed ‘Rome’ novels followed, confirming Doug as one of the UK’s foremost historical novelists. His latest novel, The Wall, was published to coincide with the 1900th anniversary of the construction of Hadrian’s Wall. A member of the Historical Writers Association and the Historical Novel Society, Douglas Jackson lives near Stirling in Scotland.
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