The Encircling Sea by Adrian Goldsworthy
AD 100: Flavius Ferox, Briton and Roman centurion, is finding it hard to keep the peace. The second instalment in the hugely authentic historical fiction series, set on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, written by one of Britain's leading historians.
Praise the gods, Ferox returns in a novel of explosive action and profound authenticityNo one knows the Roman army better than Adrian Goldsworthy, and no one writes more convincing Roman fiction -- Harry Sidebottom
Adrian Goldsworthy undoubtedly knows his stuff * For Winter Nights *
Goldsworthy really knows the past and makes it feel like you're living it * Weekend Sport *
With Goldsworthy's academic background, the historical accuracy of the novel is unquestioned. More impressive are the quality of the narrative and the complexity of the characters. More of an adventure novel than the usual sword-and-sandals epic... A hugely enjoyable read by a master of non-fiction turned deft hand at Roman historical fiction' * Historical Novel Society *
Adrian Goldsworthy undoubtedly knows his stuff * For Winter Nights *
Goldsworthy really knows the past and makes it feel like you're living it * Weekend Sport *
With Goldsworthy's academic background, the historical accuracy of the novel is unquestioned. More impressive are the quality of the narrative and the complexity of the characters. More of an adventure novel than the usual sword-and-sandals epic... A hugely enjoyable read by a master of non-fiction turned deft hand at Roman historical fiction' * Historical Novel Society *
Adrian Goldsworthy studied at Oxford and became an acclaimed historian of Ancient Rome. He is the author of several books, including Anthony and Cleopatra, Caesar, and The Fall of the West, as well as another adventure starring Flavius Ferox, Vindolanda. Visit adriangoldsworthy.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781784978181 |
| ISBN 10 | 1784978183 |
| Title | The Encircling Sea |
| Author | Adrian Goldsworthy |
| Series | Vindolanda |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2018-11-29 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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