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Vindolanda

Series: Vindolanda
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Vindolanda is a gripping novel set in AD 98 at a remote Roman fort on the northern frontier of Britannia. The story follows Flavius Ferox, a Briton who has become a Roman centurion, tasked with maintaining peace amid rebellious tribes and volatile local druids. Set just before Emperor Hadrian builds his famous wall, the novel explores themes of loyalty, survival, and cultural clash in a historically authentic depiction of Roman Britain.
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This novel is ideal for readers fascinated by Roman history, historical fiction enthusiasts, and those who appreciate richly detailed, action-driven narratives set in ancient times.

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AD 98: The army base at Vindolanda lies on the northern frontier of Britannia and the entire Roman world. Defences are weak, as tribes rebel against Roman rule, and local druids preach the fiery destruction of the invaders.

Hugely authentic historical fiction series set near Hadrian's Wall, from leading British historian Adrian Goldsworthy.

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Gripping, authentic novel set in Roman Britain from bestselling historian, Adrian Goldsworthy.

AD 98: Vindolanda. A fort on the edge of the Roman world.

The bustling army base at Vindolanda lies on the northern frontier of Britannia and the entire Roman world. In just over twenty years time, the Emperor Hadrian will build his famous wall. But for now, defences are weak as tribes rebel against Rome, and local druids preach the fiery destruction of the invaders.

It falls to Flavius Ferox, Briton and Roman centurion, to keep the peace. But it will take more than just a soldier's courage to survive life in Roman Britain.

This is a hugely authentic historical novel, written by one of Britain's leading historians.

'A thrilling and engrossing novel' โ€“ Harry Sidebottom.

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Critically acclaimed for its authenticity and engaging storytelling, Vindolanda has been praised as "a thrilling and engrossing novel" by Harry Sidebottom and lauded for its accurate portrayal of Roman Britain. Reviewers highlight Goldsworthyโ€™s ability to combine action with historical detail, calling it "an instant classic of the genre" and "more accurate than the usual action fiction about legionaries." The Times describes it as "an authentic, enjoyable read," while other reviews commend its gripping characters and realistic settings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784974701

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 416

About the Author

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, The Encircling Sea. Visit adriangoldsworthy.com.

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