Conn Iggulden - Emperor Series
The Death of Kings - released early 2004. 81 BC to 71 BC (Cornelia is pregnant to the defeat of Spartacus). Opening in the eugean sea, Caesar leeds a group of men to attack a rebellious fortress in Mytilene (historical). He is saluted well for his courage, meanwhile Brutus is forced to flee Greece upon having late meetings with a young woman. Accompanied by cruel but magnificent in fighting gladiator Renius he sets of to Rome. Meanwhile, Cornelia is terrified as Sulla haunts her. Upon raping her on the nig
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Conn Iggulden - Emperor Series
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Emperor: The Gods of War By Conn Iggulden
If you've read any of Iggulden's other works you'll know his style: he takes history, applies creative licence, and generates a thrilling story. The four books in the Emperor series need to be read as a series, and in order to get the overall story.... but they're good stuff.
Conn Iggulden - The Emperor Series 1-4
Conn Iggulden - The Emperor Series 1-4
Emperor: The Gates of Rome By Conn Iggulden
This is a good story on Caesar, not meant to be the definitive historical accounting of the Imperator of Rome. It is well written and has a very recognizable story line, which will continue in the remaining 3 books of the series. It looks as if the author worked with known history to weave a plausible story line. I really enjoyed the start of the saga taking place from the time of his youth and moving forward. Rome's line of succession "rules" are so messed up, it is amazing to think the empire w
Emperor: The Death of Kings By Conn Iggulden
I don't know why people are getting all bent out of shape over the historical inaccuracies in the book. The author has a nice afterward explaining all the parts he deviates from history and the book is fictional anyway. To make an interesting story and a grand adventure he has to take liberties with excepted history. This is a fine "fictional" account of a young Julius Caesar and a great story. I took 1 star off because the author crapped out when it came to the final battle. No description at al
Conn Iggulden - The Emperor Series 1-4
Conn Iggulden - The Emperor Series 1-4
Conn Iggulden Emperor 3 books
Conn Iggulden Emperor 3 books
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Emperor: The Field of Swords By Conn Iggulden
If you've read any of Iggulden's other works you'll know his style: he takes history, applies creative licence, and generates a thrilling story. The four books in the Emperor series need to be read as a series, and in order to get the overall story.... but they're good stuff.
Conn Iggulden - The Emperor Series 1-4
Conn Iggulden - The Emperor Series 1-4
Conn Iggulden
Wolf of the Plains (titled Genghis: Birth of an Empire in North America) (2007)
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Blackwater by Conn Iggulden
Blackwater by Conn Iggulden is a fast-moving story told by Davey, a man who has lived his life as a tragic victim, often suffering at the hands of those closest to him. The book starts with Davey standing in the cold, calm, dark, nocturnal sea at Brighton beach, wearing his best suit and reflecting on his awful life.
Blackwater By Conn Iggulden
Blackwater has a flavour of Ian McEwan's Saturday about it. I doubt that its pace and tension could be maintained to a lengthier version in a full-blown novel, but as a short story, I would rate it highly and would certainly recommend it to a friend.
Conqueror: A Novel by Conn Iggulden
As always, Iggulden's writing is very big and bold. Dialogue is straight forward, but more subtle when Kublai is involved. Like the other books in this series, the reader is introduced to the world and culture of the Mongols and, to a lesser extent, 13th century China. If this is the last book in this series then I'm genuinely sad to see it conclude. This is a good book in a very strong series.
Genghis: Lords of the Bow by Conn Iggulden
This is a deeply satisfying novel. If the first novel gave us the boy who would become the man, then this novel gives us a sense of both the conqueror himself and the challenges of command. The fiction is largely supported by the known history and will provide a wonderful adjunct to those interested in this period.
