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Clash of Empires

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Clash of Empires follows the epic struggle between the vast power of Rome and the undefeated might of Greece. With Hannibal Barca on the brink of defeat and Senator Flamininus seeking his rise, the fate of empires hangs in the balance. King Philip V of Macedon's feared phalanx faces Roman ambition, while a young villager, Demetrios, dreams of glory but soon learns how close death and legend lie on the ancient battlefield.
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Ideal for fans of historical fiction who appreciate detailed battle scenes and political intrigue in ancient settings, as well as readers drawn to rich character-driven narratives set in Rome and Greece.

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HAS ROME FINALLY MET ITS MATCH? Clash Of Empires is the gripping first historical novel in a new series from the Sunday Times bestselling author - for fans of Simon Scarrow, Harry Sidebottom, Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.

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The Might of Rome

The great general Hannibal Barca is on the verge of defeat. Victory will crown Rome the most powerful empire in the world. Meanwhile, the ambitious senator Flamininus plots his path to power...

The Glory of Greece

Only unconquered Greece stands in the way of glory. King Philip V of Macedon's mighty phalanx is an enemy Rome has long feared, and one that has never known defeat.

The Heroes of History

Demetrios has dreamed of fighting with the phalanx his whole life, but the young villager will soon learn that, in a clash of empires, you're only ever one swing of the sword away from deathβ€”or entering legend.

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Praised for its vivid storytelling, Clash of Empires captures both the terror and glory of ancient warfare with gripping authenticity. Critics highlight Ben Kane's skillful portrayal of complex characters and his dynamic, action-packed style that brings history to life with passion and nuance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409173397

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Kenya born, Irish by blood and UK resident, Ben Kane's passion for history has seen him change career from veterinary medicine to writing, and taken him to more than 60 countries, and all 7 continents. Eleven of his novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers, and his books are published in twelve languages; a million copies have sold worldwide. In 2016, his research was recognised by Bristol University with an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. Kane lives in Somerset, where he writes full time.

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