The Conquest of Gaul
A Historical, Ancient History, Roman book. Highly recommended for one reading, but mediocre [2**] upon rereading. I only read partway through the second time then finally...
It is 58 BC and the mighty Tenth Legion, camped in Northern Italy , prepare for the arrival of the most notorious general in Roman history: Julius Caesar.Marcus Falerius Fronto, commander of the Tenth is a career soldier and long-time companion of Caesar's. Despite his desire for the simplicity of the military life, he cannot help but be drawn into intrigue and politics as Caesar engineers a motive to invade the lands of Gaul.Fronto is about to discover that politics can be as dangerous as battle, that old enemies can be trusted more than new friends, and that standing close to such a shining figure as Caesar, even the most ethical of men risk being burned.
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- Pages: 440 pages
- ISBN: 9781849238908 / 1849238901
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4.5 starsWell. This is excellent and would have had 5 stars but was a bit short on an actual plot! Simon Turney is, in my opinion, absolutely the best writer of warfare I have read. His characterisation is very good. Reading the author's note at the end, I have to say he achieved what he set out to do and I am confident that his writing... Highly recommended for one reading, but mediocre [2**] upon rereading. I only read partway through the second time then finally donated the volumes I had in the series to the library. Someone else will enjoy them I'm sure. The whole series may be more to others' tastes. My original review: I had put off reading this one because of Caesar... Surely one of the best if not the best roman novel I've ever read. And I've read lots of good ones, from Scarrow's Cato&Macro (eagle) great series (and other, gladiator, arena etc) to sublime Anthony Riches' Empire series and Wallace Breem's Eagle in the snow to name those I consider the best.
