Reviews (Historical novels)

The historical novel "Silver Eagle" by Ben Kane is the second of three volumes of the trilogy, which takes place during the fall of the republic, in the 1st century BCE. The book is a continuation of the amazing story of the heroes of the "Forgotten Legion". Friends Romulus, Brennus and Tarquin struggle to survive on Parthia's eastern frontier after being taken captive by their defeat at Carrhae; while the beautiful Fabiola must survive in the extremely dangerous and cruel Rome in the 50s of the 1st century BCE.

The book "Vespasian. False God of Rome" is the third part of the cycle devoted to Vespasian, the founder of the Flavian dynasty and the initiator of the construction of the magnificent amphitheater - the Colosseum. The action of the third volume takes place during the reign of young Caligula, who takes over the reign after the death of his uncle - Tiberius.

The book "Vespasian. Rome's Executioner" is the second part of the series dedicated to Vespasian, the founder of the Flavian dynasty and the initiator of the construction of the magnificent amphitheater - the Colosseum. The second volume tells the story of a young knight who, while serving in the legions, also takes part in a deadly and dangerous political game.

The first volume of the Vespasian historical novel. A young Roman gains his first experience in the Roman army and learns about the world of intrigue and political struggles.

The book "Hunting the Eagles" is the second part of Ben Kane's new trilogy, entitled "Eagles of Rome", in which the author takes us to 14 CE, five years after the tragic defeat of Varus' legions in the Teutoburg Forest. This time we will take part in the preparations for the Germanicus offensive and direct clashes across the Rhine.

The book "Vespasian. Emperor of Rome" is the ninth and final part of the novel about Vespasian, the founder of the Flavian dynasty and the initiator of the construction of a magnificent amphitheater - the Colosseum. This time the author takes us to Judea and presents Vespasian's campaign to crush the Jewish rebellion. Moreover, Vespasian is competing for power in Rome.

The book "Blood Forest" is the debut novel by war veteran Geraint Jones. The author decided to tell the tragic defeat of the Roman legions in 9 CE. in the Germanic forests from the perspective of ordinary soldiers. The theme of the plot as well as the author's war experiences should guarantee a truly uniquely described ancient world.

The book "Siege" by Geraint Jones is another part of the historical novel telling the fate of the legionnaire Felix-Corvus and his friends. In the previous part - "Bloody Forest" - the hero took part in the tragic expedition of three Roman legions in North Germany, which led to the defeat of Rome in the Teutoburg forest.

The book "Hannibal. Fields of Blood" by Ben Kane is the second volume of the historical novel set during the Second Punic War. The main characters (Quintus, Hanno, Fabricius) take part in the most important events of the conflict, this time allowing the reader to discover what it looked like, among others. the Battle of the Trebia, the Battle of Lake Trasimeno, and the Battle of Cannae.

The book "Spartacus. Rebellion" by Ben Kane is the next and last part of the historical novel telling the fate of the most famous gladiator and the largest slave uprising in ancient Rome.