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Sons of Rome
- Rise of Emperors, Book 1
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Four emperors. Two friends. One destiny.
As twilight descends on the third century AD, the Roman Empire is but a shadow of its former self. Decades of usurping emperors, splinter kingdoms and savage wars have left the people beleaguered, the armies weary and the future uncertain. And into this chaos Emperor Diocletian steps, reforming the succession to allow for not one emperor to rule the world, but four.
Meanwhile, two boys share a chance meeting in the great city of Treverorum as Diocletian's dream is announced to the imperial court. Throughout the years that follow, they share heartbreak and glory as that dream sours and the empire endures an era of tyranny and dread. Their lives are inextricably linked, their destinies ever-converging as they rise through Rome's savage stations, to the zenith of empire. For Constantine and Maxentius, the purple robes beckon....
Critic Reviews
"A page turner from beginning to end.... A damn fine read." (Ben Kane)
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- Mortox
- 13-10-2021
Not surprisingly - truly excellent!
I have found over the past couple of years that anything written by Simon Turney is of the very finest quality. In this book, co-written with Gordon Dougherty, I find yet another gripping, fast paced story again at this high standard.
Both main characters of antiquity are both likeable and human, but possess very human vices like very real people. The time was somewhat overlooked by me and it is a refreshingly educational journey into this part of Roman history but remains entertaining and action packed.
While Turney's Marius' Mules remains untouchable in my estimation as the best series I have read, this series is shaping up to be another great which will be etched in my mind. Definitely worth your time!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-04-2021
Fantastic
I have listened to many historical novels and this has got to be one of the best, helped no doubt by the excellent narration . Cant wait for the second installment
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- Anonymous User
- 04-05-2021
Brilliant
I loved it, I've always been fascinated by Roman history and this book breathes life into the powerful characters of the time and how they might have lived on the daily. I can't wait for book two, in the meantime I will listen to this again.
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