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Emperor: The Gods of War (Emperor) | 
 enlarge | Author: Conn Iggulden
Publisher: HarperCollins
Category: Book
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Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 156018
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 437
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 5.8 x 1.7
ISBN: 0007164769
EAN: 9780007164769
ASIN: 0007164769
Publication Date: 2006
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Amazon.co.uk Review
After the all-conquering film Gladiator, the streets of ancient Rome are thronging as authors rush to set their tales of violent combat and political machinations there. Conn Iggulden's Emperor sequence is one of the most prestigious of entries in this avalanche, and the latest, The Gods of War, is the most accomplished yet, coming across like Robert Graves' I, Claudius with an extra adrenalin rush. In the first volume in this ambitious series, The Gates of Rome, the author demonstrated a master's skill in conjuring the savagery and sophistication of the era. Iggulden's youthful protagonists, Gaius and Marcus, pledged their friendship in first century Rome. As they developed their skills in the humanities, their bodies were toughened by a battle-hardened ex-gladiator. And as they grew to manhood they became known by the names with which they will be remembered by history: Marcus Brutus and Julius Caesar. In the latest volume, we're in the time of Caesar as world conqueror, and if The Gods of War delivers more bone-jarring action than subtleties of characterisation, the character of Caesar is still conjured with great vividness. Pompey, dictator of Rome, is at loggerheads with the youthful general, Caesar. The latter, supported by his four experienced legions, has crossed the fabled Rubicon and is heading, inexorably, for Rome. But how does a Roman general take arms against Rome? The senate remains a crucial factor for Caser--as is his association with Mark Antony, Brutus and Octavian. Is this enough to combat the massive legions, loyal to Pompey, spread throughout the conquered world? More than most in this massive series, The Gods of War is a continent-spanning epic, with the fierce struggles, forced loyalties and Machiavellian intrigues handled with total assurance. --Barry Forshaw
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 A must read October 22, 2008
chuckles (Netherlands)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The 3rd book in this amazing series may be the best. This series is a must read, even if you are not a historical fiction person. The combination of fact & fiction is so seamless and so well written that I have recommended this to all my friends who have loved it. This is a must for your bookshelf! Caesar lives!
Emporer series September 12, 2008
Gary S. Macfadyen (Northern Ireland)
This is a review based not just on "The Field of Swords" (third installment) but the entire quadrilogy. Whether you love ancient history fiction or non fiction you'll enjoy this book and the entire series. For fiction lovers who haven't yet tread through the pages of historical epics, than this is a great series to begin the adventure.
The recreation of the brutality of the battles and the atmosphere of ancient cities is realistic. The author almost transports you to another world.
Be warned though, if you like your protagonist a hero/heroine, you'll be badly disappointed. The primary character (Juluis) begins the journey in the first book "gates of rome" as an innocent boy. By the third installment, he has become a war mongering monster, whose selfish drive towards world domination is like a cancer. The character looses a lot of faith as the story progresses and probably as I have found, you will hate him with every page turn. He shows total disregard for his family, friends and the men who fought alongside him.
Still, the supporting characters are wonderful. Tuburk, Renius and the old man Cabera are just some of the wonderful characters along with the familiar Pompeii and Crassus.
A great series, none the less.
Great book May 5, 2008
Robin Fischer (Sweden)
A tremendously exciting book that is also more useful than a history lesson at school.
The story of Caesar just thunders on! January 9, 2008
B. J. Madeley
The Field of Swords is the third book in Conn Iggulden's Emperor series. It follows Julius' time away from Rome, as he strives to conquer Gaul and the Britons. The tale is filled with great battles, triunphs, passion and tragedy. Iggulden follows Caesar's life as accurately as possible (when remembering that this is a fictional novel) and takes us on breathtaking journey of domination and conquest.
Despite this being the third book in an already terrific series, Iggulden manages to keep the reader interested with consumate ease. This book is terrifically gripping and an absolute joy to read. Being a later comer to the series I am delighted to find that I don't have to wait for the next and final book in the series to be written, it's already been done!
For fans of historical fiction this is a must read and if this series is anything to go by, it's worth reading any historical novel that Mr Iggulden writes. Superb!
Great read December 15, 2007
H. Barbera
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
have just finished reading this book was as good as last two books, cant wait to get my hands on gods of war has really got my interest in ancient rome and caeser up to fever pitch. wWuld recommend anyone who enjoys a read to take you away from the reality of every day life to read this series. just remember it is more fictional than fact maybe all the better for that!!!!! And if you missed Tino Georgiou's--The Fates--I strongly recommend reading it.
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