In this first book of a new historical fiction series, a crack roman legion invades britain in this brazen tale of military adventure, political intrigue and heroism. It is 42 ad, and quintus licinius cato has just arrived in germany as a new recruit to the second legion, the toughest in the roman army. The legion eagles of the empire, book 10 by simon scarrow book cover, description, publication history. Till date, he has written a total of 5 novel series and the most notable novel series written by him is the eagle series. Bleak, rainy and full of vicious savages, britannia is a land that cato, solider of the second legion, wishes rome didnt want to conquer. Scarrow completed a masters degree at the university of east anglia after working at the inland revenue, and then went into teaching as a lecturer, firstly at east norfolk sixth form college, then at city college norwich. The emperor has returned to rome, leaving the fearless centurion macro and his young optio, cato, to rest and regroup, along with the rest of the second legion. The ebook bestseller by scarrow, simon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Eagles of the empire is a historical military fiction series written by simon scarrow. The official facebook page for sunday times bestselling author simon scarrow and his novels. Simon scarrow is the internationally bestselling author of the roman legion series. Attacking small naval bases, merchant ships and villages along the coast. The first novel in simon scarrows bestselling roman series.
It is the year 42 ad, and centurion macro, battlescarred and fearless, is in the heart of germany with the second legion, the toughest in the roman army. In this first book of a new historical fiction series, a crack roman legion invades britain in this brazen tale of military adventure, political intrigue and heroism it is the year 42 ad, and centurion macro, battlescarred and fearless, is in the heart of germany with the second legion, the toughest in the roman army. Buy a cheap copy of under the eagle book by simon scarrow. Throughout the series, author simon scarrow has shared the experiences of macro and cato. Sep 04, 2012 life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration.
The legion eagles of the empire 10 by simon scarrow. His bestsellers include his earlier novels featuring roman soldiers macro and cato, most recently praetorian and the legion, as well as sword and scimitar, about the 1565 siege of malta, and four novels about the lives of the duke of wellington and napoleon bonaparte young bloods, the generals, fire and sword and the fields of death. His roman soldier heroes cato and macro made their debut in 2000 in under the eagle, and have subsequently appeared in many bestsellers in the eagles of. He was educated at the university of east anglia and was a history professor before becoming a fulltime writer. The bestselling author of centurion and the gladiator returns with another actionpacked roman adventure. The eagle in the sand is the actionpacked seventh novel in simon scarrows. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. The other scarrow book i read was centurion and in it, cato and macro were both centurions. The legion is the actionpacked tenth novel in simon scarrow s b.
Jun 14, 2012 the legion is the actionpacked tenth novel in simon scarrow s bestselling eagles of the empire series. At the start macro and cato are continuing their search for the rebel leader ajax who has now retreated to egypt. His many successful books include his eagles of the empire novels featuring roman soldiers macro and cato, most recently invictus, britannia, brothers in blood and the blood crows, as well as hearts of stone, set in greece during the second world war, sword and scimitar, about the 1565 siege of malta, and a quartet about wellington and. Eagles of the empire began in july 2000 with the publication of under the eagle and as of november 2018 there are 18 novels in the series. Buy a cheap copy of the legion book by simon scarrow. Simon scarrow born 3 october 1962 is a british author. After a series of bloody battles, camulodunum modernday colchester has fallen to the invading roman army.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. If you dont know simon scarrow, you dont know rome. Simon scarrows brilliant adventure novels about the roman army appear with stunning new covers. The legion by simon scarrow 2011, paperback for sale. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The third novel in simon scarrow s bestselling roman series. The legion is the tenth novel in simon scarrows historicalmilitary fiction series about two roman soldiers, macro and cato, who have marched and fought across britannia, gaul and romes eastern provinces with the roman legions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the legion eagles of the empire 10. The legion eagles of the empire 10 by simon scarrow, 9780755353767, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
This is a book simon scarrow renamed that from the eagle series that was already written and released in 2009 originally called the eagle in the sand. Jul 21, 2011 the legion is the actionpacked tenth novel in simon scarrow s bestselling eagles of the empire series. Ajax and his crew of fellow renegade gladiators have been stirring things up in egypt. The legion is the actionpacked tenth novel in simon scarrows bestselling eagles of the empire series. After a childhood spent travelling the world, he pursued his great love of history as a teacher before becoming a fulltime writer. By simon scarrow the roman series under the eagle the eagles conquest when the eagle hunts the eagle and the wolves the eagles prey the eagles prophecy the eagle in the sand centurion the gladiator the legion the wellington and napoleon quartet young bloods the generals fire and sword the fields of death. Nov 14, 2019 praise for simon scarrow s compelling historical novels. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The legion eagles of the empire 10 ebook by simon scarrow. Oct 18, 2011 the legion is the actionpacked tenth novel in simon scarrow s bestselling eagles of the empire series. Scarrow has signed off on an additional two books in the series with the publisher headline, the 19th and 20th novels in. Cato, one of the youngest prefects of the roman army, and centurion macro have a tough posting. They are first described as taking part in the battle in germania and against the invasion of the britishers by claudius. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
The legion is the tenth novel in simon scarrows historicalmilitary fiction series about two roman soldiers, macro and cato, who have marched and fought. Simon scarrows passion for writing began at an early age. Below is a list of simon scarrows books in order of when they were first published. Cato, a new recruit and the newly appointed secondin. When the actions of a rebel gladiator in egypt threaten the stability of the roman empire, prefect cato and centurion macro know he must be stopped. He was educated at the university of east anglia and was a history. Book 10 by simon scarrow available from rakuten kobo. The legion is the tenth novel in simon scarrow s historicalmilitary fiction series about two roman soldiers, macro and cato, who have marched and fought across britannia, gaul and romes eastern provinces with the roman legions. The legion is a 2010 novel isbn 0755353749 by simon scarrow, the tenth book in the eagles of the empire series, where we see the return of macro and. The legion by simon scarrow the legion is the second book by simon scarrow i have read although it is the tenth in scarrows under the eagle series.
Mar 27, 2015 discover book depositorys huge selection of simon scarrow books online. Nov 11, 2010 buy the legion first edition by scarrow, simon isbn. Simon scarrow is a popular novelist from the united kingdom, who is best known for his novels based on the historical fiction genre. Perfect for fans of bernard cornwell and conn iggulden. I admit i have not read its immediate predecessor gladiator but i had no problem picking up the story line with the background information provided. The legion eagles of the empire, book 10 by simon scarrow. His many successful books include his eagles of the empire novels featuring roman soldiers macro and cato, most recently invictus, britannia, brothers in blood and the blood crows, as well as hearts of stone, set in greece during the second world war, sword and scimitar. The legion is the actionpacked tenth novel in simon scarrow s bestselling eagles of the empire series. The legion is a 2010 novel isbn 0755353749 by simon scarrow, the tenth book in the eagles of the empire series, where we see the return of macro and cato, this time trouble is brewing in egypt. That must have been why there was no description when i ordered it. For nearly ten years, the roman empire has fought ceaselessly to strengthen its hold over britannia. Brothers in blood by scarrow, simon and a great selection of.
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