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Scourge of Rome
Douglas Jackson
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Description for Scourge of Rome
Paperback. Valerius knows his only hope of long term survival and a restoration of his family's fortunes lie with his friend Titus, commander of the Army of Judaea and son of the newly crowned Emperor Vespasian. But when he reaches the ring of legionary camps around the seemingly impregnable city of Jerusalem he finds Titus a changed man. Series: Gaius Valerius Verrens. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 199 x 45. Weight in Grams: 342.
70AD. Disgraced, dishonoured and banished into exile on pain of execution if he ever returns to Rome, the former military tribune Gaius Valerius Verrens makes his way East through the death and destruction of the savage Judaean rebellion. Valerius knows his only hope of long term survival and a restoration of his family's fortunes lie with his friend Titus, commander of the Army of Judaea and son of the newly crowned Emperor Vespasian. But when he reaches the ring of legionary camps around the seemingly impregnable city of Jerusalem he finds Titus a changed man. Gone is the cheerful ... Read more
70AD. Disgraced, dishonoured and banished into exile on pain of execution if he ever returns to Rome, the former military tribune Gaius Valerius Verrens makes his way East through the death and destruction of the savage Judaean rebellion. Valerius knows his only hope of long term survival and a restoration of his family's fortunes lie with his friend Titus, commander of the Army of Judaea and son of the newly crowned Emperor Vespasian. But when he reaches the ring of legionary camps around the seemingly impregnable city of Jerusalem he finds Titus a changed man. Gone is the cheerful ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Transworld Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Gaius Valerius Verrens
Condition
New
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780552167956
SKU
V9780552167956
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About Douglas Jackson
A journalist by profession, Douglas Jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for Rome and the Romans in to his first two highly-praised novels, Caligula and Claudius. His third, Hero of Rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, Gaius Valerius Verrens. Seven further novels featuring Valerius have followed - the most recent being Glory of Rome - and have won critical ... Read more
Reviews for Scourge of Rome
Scourge of Rome is a compelling and urgent account of one of the darkest events in Roman history. Douglas Jackson brings history to life in a compelling way.
Kate Atherton
SUNDAY EXPRESS
A writer at the top of his game, his books are the complete package, filled with intrigue, action and adventure. But more than ... Read more
Kate Atherton
SUNDAY EXPRESS
A writer at the top of his game, his books are the complete package, filled with intrigue, action and adventure. But more than ... Read more