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Eagles at War

By: Ben Kane
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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Based on real historical events.

A time for vengeance. German frontier: Close to the Rhine, a Roman centurion, Lucius Tullus, prepares to take his soldiers on patrol. On the opposite side of the river, German tribes are resentful of the harsh taxes about to be imposed upon them. Suspicious that there might be unrest, Tullus knows that his men's survival will be determined not just by their training and discipline, but by his leadership.

A time for war. What neither Tullus nor his commander, Governor Varus, realise is that ranged against them is the charismatic chieftain and trusted ally of Rome, Arminius, who has long been plotting to drive the Romans from the tribal lands east of the Rhine.

A time to die. As Varus' legions prepare to leave their summer encampment, thousands of warriors - directed by Arminius - are massing nearby. Eager to throw off the Roman yoke, the tribesmen prepare a deadly ambush. Only the gods can save the Romans now....

©2015 Ben Kane (P)2015 Random House Audiobooks Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military War
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the story is incredibly accurate while maintaining the ability to engage the reader in a fun way that ben kane has mastered

accurate

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Few books come close to the sheer adrenaline ride that is this masterpiece! The intensity and ferocity of the battle scenes unequaled. The human, emotional aspects of the horrors explored in this reasonably well known story in Roman history makes you forget all you thought you knew about Varus' Legions. Ben Kane - thank you for this amazing ride!

Top of the top shelf!

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So immersive. I hated when it come to an end. looking forward to the next in the series

Enthralling

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An excellent historical context and events made visceral by a excellent writer and a fabulous narration. I learnt a lot from the novel while totally entertained by a period that never fails to be fascinating for examining the motivations of earlier civilisations. Great to see the the ancient Germans treated with the balance they deserve and not a cheer squad for the Romans that some writers of the period fall into. If you like B Cromwell then this is for you.

Fascinating & action packed.

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Loved this, moreso after the epilogue where the author describes how he's augmented historical fact and tried to keep faith with history to create this thrilling tale around and actual event bringing it to live with graphic detail based on research and experience. Fantastic reading by the author and huge respect for the author.

Impressive and thrilling

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