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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.
Harry Sidebottom
The book "King of Kings" is the second part of a five-volume historical novel entitled "Warrior of Rome", in which the author Harry Sidebottom weaves the fate of the Romanized Briton - Ballista - into the war with the Sassanids in the East. The main character returns to the face of Emperor Valerian after a defeat and the loss of the strategically important Arete fortress.
Harry Sidebottom
The book "The Lion of the Sun" is the third part of a five-volume historical novel entitled "Warrior of Rome", in which the author Harry Sidebottom weaves the fate of a Romanized Briton - Ballista - into the whirlwind of battles in the east of the Roman Empire. This time the main character has to get out of Persian captivity, secure the situation in the East and find himself in the world of the intrigues of the Roman court.
Harry Sidebottom
The book "Fire in the East" is the first part of the historical novel by Harry Sidebottom, published by Rebis Publishing House. The action of the novel takes place in the middle of the 3rd century CE, when the city of Arete must stop the powerful Sassanid army of the King of Kings Shapur.
Harry Sidebottom
The book "Wolves of the North" is the fifth part of the historical novel by Harry Sidebottom, published by Rebis Publishing House. The action of the novel takes place in the year 263 CE and is a continuation of the fate of Balista and his family. This time, the romanized barbarian will come into contact with the savage tribes of the north and face a mysterious murderer on his own team.
