- Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Baen Books; Reprint edition (July 31 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0671318330
- ISBN-13: 978-0671318338
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.7 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 163 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #653,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Mix of Combat, Science Fiction, and History,
By celes_knight (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ranks of Bronze (Mass Market Paperback)
Although I've been a fan of military science fiction books for a while, this was my first introduction of David Drake. I'm glad to say that I wasn't disappointed. Other people have already done a great job of covering the plot, so I won't bore you by going over it again. However, I would like to point out that this book is not a collection of short stories. The book has several independent military campaigns in it, but they involve the same people and are interconnected. Also, while this book was written several years ago (mid-80's, I think), it doesn't feel dated they way many books from that era do. The characters have a lot of dimension to them and they react in very human ways to the situations that they face. They also grow over the course of the book. I often found myself wondering how I would react if I was in their place. Unfortunately, there is nothing in this book that you can point at and think "Wow, everyone should read this book!" There really are no grand or unique ideas presented; however, if you're looking to kill some time, this is a fine book to pick up. This would also be a good book to get someone interested in the Roman Empire, military fiction, or science fiction. Cheers!
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Roman' through the Galaxy",
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This review is from: Ranks of Bronze (Mass Market Paperback)
Altho this book is not "new" , I was pleased to find that it has been reprinted. This was actually my first introduction to David Drake and his exciting style of military sci-fi. I am now able to replace my tattered copy!To summarize the story line without belaboring the details , a Roman Legion is taken into captivity by starfaring aliens. The aliens then utilize the military prowess of the Romans to subjugate other low-tech planets (it seems that a galactic league of some sort prohibits the use of hi-tech force aginst primitives!). The Roman soldiers don't realize that they have been captive for several thousand years due to the time altering effects of light speed space travel , and sieze upon an opportunity to overthrow their captors. Drake then concludes the novel in a uniquely "Roman" manner! Great read--fun!
5.0 out of 5 stars
David Drake knows Rome!,
By Michael Valdivielso (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ranks of Bronze (Mass Market Paperback)
When I mean he knows it, I am not just talking about history, I am talking about how Romans thought, fought, lived and dealt with every day life. Add his knowledge of military tactics, and his skill at making belivable science fiction settings and what you get is a great novel you should try to get no matter how old the copy or how much it costs!
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