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This ebook edition features exclusive bonus content, conn igguldens original short story fig tree. The trade and travel that was integral to the roman empire made it easy for the worship of gods to spread abroad and isis came to be worshipped across the empire. Legions of fire in this novel of magical menace to the survival of all humanity, david drake introduces a new fantasy world, carce, based on europe during the later roman empire. Gods and legions by michael curtis ford, 2002, thomas dunne booksst. A novel of the roman empire by ford, michael curtis isbn. Michael curtis ford is an american historical novelist, writing novels about ancient rome and. He had a good amount to work with in emperor julian, the last roman emperor to hold onto a polytheistic view on religion. Julian discards the christianity of his boyhood and sets his sights on the greatest conquest of allthe persian empire. Discover the best roman empire books and audiobooks.
D julian, a young scholar in athens, is the last survivor of a. The romans produced many memorable historical figures and this novel, set during the last years of the roman. The roman world was different from ours in some ways, yet sometimes its stunningly familiar. At the peak of romes might a dragon is born among eagles, an. According to the authors website, the book covers part of romes early history. If you like books by douglas jackson, manda scott, and. Michael curtis ford is a capable writer who knows how to piece together a decent story. He had a good amount to work with in emperor julian, the last. What are the best historical fiction novels set in the. The romans produced many memorable historical figures and this novel, set during the last years of the roman empire, is about one of them. Yon cassius has a lean and hungry lookand the rest of the players in igguldens conqueror, 2011, etc. A novel of ancient rome ebook written by harry turtledove. A novel of the roman empire eagles and dragons book 0 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free. I was captured and immediately read every piece of fiction i could find by mr ford.
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