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The Eagle In The Sand (Eagles of the Empire 7)
Series: Eagles of the Empire
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AD 46, Judaea. A beleaguered Roman cohort must quash tribal revolts threatening the empire's eastern province. The seventh novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and CENTURION.
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The seventh novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Roman series.
Trouble is brewing in Syria, on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire. With the troops in a deplorable state, centurions Macro and Cato are despatched to restore the competence of the cohort. But another challenge faces them as Bannus, a local tribesman, is brewing up trouble and preaching violent opposition to Rome.
As the local revolt grows in scale, Macro and Cato must stamp out corruption in the cohort and restore it to fighting fitness to quash Bannus - before the eastern provinces are lost to the Empire forever...
The Eagle In The Sand (Eagles of the Empire 7) by Simon Scarrow presents a thrilling tale of resilience and strategic warfare on the volatile frontier of an ancient empire.
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The Eagle In The Sand by Simon Scarrow is praised for its vivid portrayal of the ancient world, with the author’s background as an ancient history lecturer shining through. Readers appreciate the action-packed narrative and the skill with which Scarrow brings historical settings to life, engaging audiences with a well-researched and thrilling story.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780755350018
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 December 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Illustration: Maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 247g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Simon Scarrow is a former teacher who now devotes himself to writing full time. He lives outside Norwich with his family.
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