Reviews (Historical novels)

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Historical novels are reviews of fictional books set in ancient Rome and the ancient world. This category includes discussions of novels that combine history with literary narrative, evaluated for their period setting, historical accuracy, and reading value. These are recommended for those who wish to explore the history of the Roman Empire through narrative and the fate of its characters.

Review: Total War Rome. Destroy Carthage

Total War Rome. Destroy Carthage The book “Total War Rome. Destroy Carthage” is another historical novel by David Gibbins, an underwater archaeologist and novelist. This time the author takes us to the years 168-146 BCE,…Więcej

Review: The Temple of the Muses

The Temple of the Muses The book “The Temple of the Muses” by John Maddox Roberts is a detective story set in ancient Rome. The book is nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe (Edgar Awards),…Więcej

Review: Warrior of Rome. The Amber Road

Warrior of Rome. The Amber Road The book “Warrior of Rome. The Amber Road” is the sixth and final part of Harry Sidebottom’s historical novel published by Rebis. The action of the novel takes place…Więcej

Review: Warrior of Rome. Caspian Gates

Warrior of Rome. Caspian Gates The book “Caspian Gates” is the fourth part of a five-volume historical novel entitled “Warrior of Rome”, in which the author Harry Sidebottom leads the fate of a Romanized Briton…Więcej

Review: Valerius. Hero of Rome

Valerius. Hero of Rome The book “Valerius. Hero of Rome” is the first part of the historical novel by Douglas Jackson. The book takes us to the year 60 CE, when the Romans, under the…Więcej

Review: Valerius. Defender of Rome

Valerius. Defender of Rome The book “Valerius. Defender of Rome” is the second part of the historical novel by Douglas Jackson. The book takes us to the year 63 CE, when the victorious Valerius is…Więcej

Review: Eagles of the Empire. Traitors of Rome

Eagles of the Empire. Traitors of Rome The book “Eagles of the Empire. Traitors of Rome” by Simon Scorrow is the 18th volume of the famous series, telling the story of friends: centurion Macro and…Więcej

Review: Emperor: The Gates of Rome

Emperor: The Gates of Rome The book “Emperor: The Gates of Rome” is the first part of a historical novel showing the life of one of the world’s greatest politicians and leaders – Gaius Julius…Więcej

Review: Arrows of Fury

Arrows of Fury The book “Arrows of Fury” is the second part of the historical novel series “Empire”, in which the author Anthony Riches takes us to the year 181 CE. The young centurion Marcus…Więcej

Review: The Sacrilege: An SPQR Mystery

The Sacrilege: An SPQR Mystery In the third part of the SPQR series entitled “The Sacrilege: An SPQR Mystery”, our hero Decius, after completing his military service in Gaul (then only Narbonne Gaul), returns to…Więcej

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