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    The Field of Swords
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    The Field of Swords

    Written by Conn Iggulden

    Narrated by Alex Jennings

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    The ultimate Rome story

    THE FIELD OF SWORDS tell the powerful, dramatic story of the friendship and enmity between the two men who ruled the Roman world.

    Following the defeat of the Spartacus rebellion, Julius Caesar and Marcus Brutus, who have been sent to run the Roman colonies in Spain, return to challenge powerful senators to become one of the Consuls of Rome. Political opposition, family quarrels, armed rebellions and corruption make this a highly contemporary scene, fuelled by the intrigue of the major characters, who are now developing as full adults.

    As he takes the legions north into mighty battles with the Gallic tribes, the imperious stand of Caesar and the leadership of his men, his new friendships with fellow leaders and his overwhelming ambition, begin to separate him from Brutus, the great swordsman and warrior. Their long friendship reveals ominous cracks under the strain. Although the Gallic conquests lead to Caesar's triumphal entry into Britain, the victories on the battlefield cause political rivalries at home, and ultimately the famous choice is presented to Caesar and Marcus Brutus. They must choose whether to cross the Rubicon – together or singly – and to take the fight to Rome itself.

    Conn Iggulden is a brilliant storyteller. Characters jostle for space in the crowded streets, on the battlefields and in the corridors of the Senate. The friendship and rivalry between Caesar and Brutus provides compelling reading. Each book in the EMPEROR series causes readers to return to the previous novel, and ensures they also look forward hugely to the next.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateSep 1, 2011
    ISBN9780007451920
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    The Field of Swords
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    Conn Iggulden

    Born in London, Conn Iggulden read English at London University and worked as a teacher for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. He lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and their children.

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    • 3/5
      As historical action adventure it gives you plenty of excitement, blood and gore. If you know anything about Roman history, you need to take it with a pinch of salt. Brutus and Caesar as contempories? Boyhood pals? They were in fact a generation apart! If you can swallow that, then feel free to enjoy the thrill of Caesar's relentless rise to power.
    • 4/5
      This book #3 in the 4 book series of Julius Caesar & Brutus by this author. I didn't like this one as much as the first 2. Maybe because this one dealt mostly with Caesar's wars in Gaul & Britain. However, I do intend to read the 4th book.
    • 4/5
      Whoops, forgot to mention the third book in the series. I like the notion of how Brutus describes himself, "I am the best of my generation," and Caesars appreciation for it, "He has a talent for death."I want a talent for death, who wouldn't want one, that would be cool.
    • 3/5
      Vivid historical fiction gives an insight into the personality of Caesar. Driven to emultate Alexander the Great, he gives himself the task of subduing a country most Romans have barely heard of - Gaul.
    • 5/5
      Yet another great novel from the master of historical fiction. Brilliant.
    • 3/5
      "Field of Swords" has Caesar fighting in Gaul and Britain, and finally heading home to Rome. While he's been away, Pompey has been sowing distrust for Caesar among the Senators, and convinces them to make him Dictator.
    • 5/5
      Brilliant and well read, more Conn Igulden please, thank you