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Blood and Steel

by Harry Sidebottom
Blood and Steel - Thryft
Blood and Steel - Thryft

Power, Betrayal, and Bloodshed in Ancient Rome.

Recommendations: 1. If you love historical fiction set in ancient Rome, "Blood and Steel" is a thrilling must-read. The book vividly portrays the tumultuous era of third-century Rome, where power struggles, assassinations, and rebellions shape the destiny of the empire. 2. Step into the world of battle and betrayal, as the author weaves a gripping tale of political intrigue and military prowess. With its richly detailed narrative and compelling characters, "Blood and Steel" will transport you to an era rife with chaos, where men fight and kill for the coveted Throne of the Caesars. 3. Brace yourself for a gripping story filled with suspense and action. As the empire hangs in the balance and rival factions clash, the fate of Rome rests on the outcome of the bloody battle outside Carthage. "Blood and Steel" offers a thrilling ride through a world of power, betrayal, and warfare that will keep you hooked till the very end.

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Blood and Steel

by Harry Sidebottom
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ISBN: 9780007499915
Authors: Harry Sidebottom
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2016-02-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 400 readers)

Description

From the bestselling author of WARRIOR OF ROME comes the second book in an epic new series set in third century Rome; a dramatic era of murder, coup, counter-rebellions and civil war.In a world of battle and betrayal men will fight – and kill – to sit on the Throne of the Caesars.Rome, AD238Emperor Maximinus’ reign hangs in the balance. At the helm of an empire that is bleeding manpower and money to sustain his wars in the north, rebellions flare in the far reaches of its territories.In Africa, Gordian the Elder and Younger are proclaimed as the new Augusti. A family descending from the imperial bloodline, they represent a chance for the establishment to take back the empire.In Rome, the first blood of the revolt is shed when an assassin murders Maximinus’ prefect and announces to Rome that their ruler is dead and the Gordians have taken the throne. Still bitter at having a soldier from the barracks wearing the imperial purple, the Senate endorses the rebellion: the Gordiani are hailed as Emperors.But as chaos descends on the capital, news reaches Maximinus of the betrayal. A man of war, he acts with decisive brutality and violence. On the dusty plains outside Carthage, bloody battle will determine the fate of the Roman empire.
 

Power, Betrayal, and Bloodshed in Ancient Rome.

Recommendations: 1. If you love historical fiction set in ancient Rome, "Blood and Steel" is a thrilling must-read. The book vividly portrays the tumultuous era of third-century Rome, where power struggles, assassinations, and rebellions shape the destiny of the empire. 2. Step into the world of battle and betrayal, as the author weaves a gripping tale of political intrigue and military prowess. With its richly detailed narrative and compelling characters, "Blood and Steel" will transport you to an era rife with chaos, where men fight and kill for the coveted Throne of the Caesars. 3. Brace yourself for a gripping story filled with suspense and action. As the empire hangs in the balance and rival factions clash, the fate of Rome rests on the outcome of the bloody battle outside Carthage. "Blood and Steel" offers a thrilling ride through a world of power, betrayal, and warfare that will keep you hooked till the very end.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.