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: Conspirata

Conspirata The book “Conspirata” by Robert Harris is the second part of the “Roman Trilogy” – a historical novel about the life of Cicero, one of the greatest lawyers and orators in history. Again, the…Więcej

Review: Dictator

Dictator The book “Dictator” by Robert Harris is the third and final part of the “Roman Trilogy” – a historical novel about the life of Cicero – one of the greatest politicians, lawyers and orators…Więcej

Review: The Road to Rome

The Road to Rome The book “The Road to Rome” is the third and final volume of the historical novel telling the fate of Romulus, Tarquin and Fabiola. This time the heroes meet in Rome…Więcej

Review: The Centurion’s Wife

The Centurion's Wife The book “The Centurion’s Wife” by Davis Bunn and Janette Oke is a historical novel set in the 1st century CE during the reign of Emperor Tiberius (14-37 CE), after Christ was…Więcej

Review: Spartacus. Gladiator

Spartacus. Gladiator The book “Spartacus. Gladiator” by Ben Kane is a historical novel about the leader of the slave uprising (73-71 BCE) – Spartacus, who for two years stood up to the power of the…Więcej

Review: The Forgotten Legion

The Forgotten Legion The historical novel “The Forgotten Legion” by Ben Kane is the first of three volumes of the trilogy, the action of which takes place during the fall of the republic, in the…Więcej

Review: Falcon of Sparta

Falcon of Sparta The book “Falcon of Sparta” by Conn Iggulden is a historical novel telling the fate of Spartans and Greeks who, after enlisting in the army of Cyrus the Younger, are forced to…Więcej

Review: Eagles of the Empire. Volume 13. Brothers in Blood

Eagles of the Empire. Volume 13. Brothers in Blood The book “Eagles of the Empire. Volume 13. Brothers in Blood” by Simon Scarrow is another part of the adventures of Quintus Licinius Cato and Lucius…Więcej

Review: Mark of the Lion. Trilogy

Mark of the Lion. Trilogy The book Mark of the Lion is a trilogy describing the fate of heroes living in the 1st century CE. In the first two volumes, the main characters are Hadassah,…Więcej

Review: Beasts Beyond The Wall

Beasts Beyond The Wall The book “Beasts Beyond The Wall” by Robert Lee is the first book in the “Brothers Of The Sands” series. The plot tells the story of two former gladiators who are…Więcej

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