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* Read ^ Under the Eagle: A Tale of Military Adventure and Reckless Heroism with the Roman Legions by Simon Scarrow Ø eBook or Kindle ePUB. Under the Eagle: A Tale of Military Adventure and Reckless Heroism with the Roman Legions A Must read for history Buffs and human interest whirlwinds! Historically accurate, methodically yet interestingly detailed military organizational accounts,. Even if the history is well known to the reader the author is a born story-teller, which is the hallmark of any good writer. Expertly woven into the narrative is the day-to-day living experience of one living in the times of the account, yet instead of being distractedly boring, it enhances and excites the plot. An EXCELLENT read.. "Histor
| Title | : | Under the Eagle: A Tale of Military Adventure and Reckless Heroism with the Roman Legions |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.76 (734 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0312304242 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
This enthralling historical drama is distinguished by its meticulously detailed portrayal of life in the mighty Roman army. Margaret FlanaganCopyright © American Library Association. When Quintus Licinius Cato, a formerly pampered imperial slave, is forced to join the army, the other members of the Second Legion doubt he will be able to adapt to their harsh lifestyle. Proving himself to Centurion Lucius Cornelius Macro in the heart of battle against the Germans, Cato earns both his freedom and the respect of his commander. From Booklist Readers whose appetite for ancient history has been whetted by t
A Must read for history Buffs and human interest whirlwinds! Historically accurate, methodically yet interestingly detailed military organizational accounts,. Even if the history is well known to the reader the author is a born story-teller, which is the hallmark of any good writer. Expertly woven into the narrative is the day-to-day living experience of one living in the times of the account, yet instead of being distractedly boring, it enhances and excites the plot. An EXCELLENT read.. "Historical Fiction done right." according to J. Hulet. Scarrow's work in Under the Eagle is really awesome. Not only does he develop decent characters, but he does a fantastic job of blending the gritty, harsh conditions that existed with a touch of nostalgia. This is a great balance between something that merely describes how things were and something that goes beyond to lure the reader into the world and give a chance to become involved.The characters that Scarrow uses are a classic combination of the callous, hardened veteran and the green, intelligent r. Jihada A said Under the Eagle by Simon Scarrow. Excellent - Good Read! My friends Centurion Macro and young Cato (before he became Centurion Cato) are at the early stages of tutorage, domination and finally friendship. And Legion Commander Vespasian is both at his best and worse. Simon's presentation of these characters and their enemies are exceedingly more interest that reading a dry history book."Ahead was an empty road, stretching out in a more or less straight line towards the horizon. Above him the sky was clear and deep blue, while the air was
Under the Eagle is his first book.. Simon Scarrow is a high school history teacher living in Norfolk, England
As their next campaign takes them to a land of unparalleled barbarity - Britain - a special mission unfolds, thrusting Cato and Macro headlong into a conspiracy that threatens to topple the Emperor himself.Filled with the kind of historical details that brings the adventure to life, Simon Scarrow's Under the Eagle is destined to become a military fiction classic.. Cato, a new recruit and the newly appointed second-in-command to Macro, will have more to prove than most. 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 heroismIt is the year 42 AD, and Centurion Macro, battle-scarred and fearless, is in the heart of Germany with the Second Legion, the toughest in the Roman army. In a bloody skirmish with local tribes, Cato gets his first chance to prove that he's more than a callow, privileged youth
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