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de Conn Iggulden (Author)
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After what was in effect a preamble—Emperor: The Gates of Rome (2003)—Julius Caesar takes center stage in this second fast-moving, action-oriented installment in Iggulden's projected four-book retelling of the Roman emperor's saga. Julius, a rising young officer assigned to the Roman-controlled northern coast of Africa, distinguishes himself in a bloody raid on the fortress of Mytilene only to have his transport ship captured by pirates. He and the crew are thrown into the hold to rot while awaiting a ransom that will likely ruin his young family back in Rome. After the ransom arrives, Julius gathers his loyal men and marches along the coast, impressing the locals (pirate collaborators all) into military service. He makes good on his bloody promise to wipe out the pirates, then takes his forces to Greece, where, at long odds, he defeats old king Mithridates, who is leading an insurrection that threatens Roman rule in all of Greece. Julius returns to Rome victorious and rich—only to find that the corruption and thuglike violence at the heart of the Republic has come near to destroying those he holds dear, including his wife and small daughter. Those looking for depth of character may be disappointed that Julius Caesar is pictured as little more than a man gripped by driving ambition. Iggulden does a better job in weaving an intricate and compelling tapestry of Roman underling and slave life, with several well-developed minor characters whose craftiness, loyalty and heroics far overshadow those of their social betters.
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The saga of Julius Caesar continues in this second volume of the author's projected four-volume fictional chronicle of the rise of the Roman emperor. The story picks up on the eve of battle. Caesar is poised to lead a military assault; it's been six months since he last saw combat, and he is getting a little antsy. The siege goes well, but, soon after, Caesar is kidnapped (he will later be ransomed and left to fend for himself on the continent of Africa). Meanwhile, far away in Rome, his friend Brutus is building his political empire. Soon the two men will be reunited, as a renegade threatens Rome--a renegade named Spartacus. This is delightfully entertaining historical fiction, a combination of scholarship and inventiveness that brings the historical figures vividly to life while educating us, gracefully and subtly, about Rome at the height of its powers. David Pitt
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3.0étoiles sur 5 Stick with Colleen McCullough, Avril 15 2004
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This review is from: Emperor: The Death of Kings (Hardcover)
If historical fiction is your bag, be warned that Iggulden's works are more fiction than history and pale in comparison to Colleen McCullough's magnificent series on Caesar, Sulla, Marius, Cicero. etc. If you have a basic understanding of Roman history in the century before Christ, you'll have trouble enjoying this book (and its predecessor).
Iggulden's Caesar grows up on a rural estate, leading a Tom Sawyer-like childhood with his best friend, Brutus. Fact is that Caesar grew up in the Subura section of Rome, a teeming, dangerous inner city area. Nor was he a childhood friend of his eventual betrayer Brutus.
The good news on Death of Kings is that it is faster paced and a more enjoyable read than volume 1 of the Emperor series. Caesar versus the pirates, versus King Mithradates, versus Spartacus--these chapters hold your interest (although Caesar probably was not involved in the Spartacus campaign).
McCullough's Masters of Rome series is , perhaps, the best historical fiction ever written and certainly (along with I,Claudius) the best on ancient Rome. Iggulden doesn't belong in the same category. A decent read, nothing more.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Amazing, Fév 28 2006
Par D. Mccollum (Vancouver ,Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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Conn Iggulden has created a historical-fiction masterpiece. Death of Kings outpaced the gates of rome too be a thrilling and gripping 2nd instalment of the Emperor series. I could not put this book down as with the other two books in the series(The gates of Rome and The Field of Swords). I have recomended this series to all my friends and those who have read have been just as thrilled nd impressed as i have. I cannot wait till the final instalment comes out later on this year(march 28, 2006 to be exact).
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Return to Ancient Rome, Oct. 13 2004
Par Elizabeth (Calgary, Alberta Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This review is from: Emperor: The Death of Kings (Hardcover)
I had forgotten that I had read and enjoyed Conn Iggulden's first Emperor: Gates of Rome novel about the life of Julius Caesar. This second book in the trilogyEmperor: Death of Kings is an excellent sequel for those who love historical novels.

I've always known a little about the fall of Julius Ceasar--"ET TU BRUTUS"--and some about what he did during his reign in Rome. About enough to get me through crossword puzzles and trivial pursuit. This book, however, brings Rome to life in a new way. Not only do you learn about the possible thoughts behind the actions of these historical figures, you get a glimpse of the grandeur and ideals that were Rome.

If you love historical novels in vein of Margaret George and Jack Whyte, do not miss this trilogy. I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment, Emperor: Field of Swords due out next spring.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Great historical fiction!
Let's keep one thing in mind....its called historical fiction for a reason! We expect the authors to take liberties and paint us a picture and weave a story with twists and turns... Read more
Publié le Mai 19 2004 par Michael

5.0étoiles sur 5 Emperor The Death of Kings
A great read. I would highly recomend this novel!!!!! Much better editing than his first book !!!!!!! Read more
Publié le Mai 14 2004 par Tom myers

5.0étoiles sur 5 Could Not Put It Down
His first book held my interest from the first page and I was in the checkout line by page four. I couldn't wait for DOK to come out. Read more
Publié le Avril 30 2004 par G. OCHOA

1.0étoiles sur 5 More fantasy than history
If you are interested in a good historical novel that accurately tells the life of Julius Caesar then don't buy this book. Read more
Publié le Avril 26 2004 par S. Crouch

1.0étoiles sur 5 Ops...he did it again
Unfortunately Soemone gave me a copy og this book.I read half8 Im somewhat of a masochist) Its a book foro children, with a plot too simple, and with so many liberties taken in... Read more
Publié le Avril 24 2004

2.0étoiles sur 5 Does history matter? YES
About the nicest thing I can say about this book's predecessor (The Gates of Rome) is that it left me interested enough to read the sequel. Read more
Publié le Avril 1 2004 par whodoithinkiam

2.0étoiles sur 5 Not bad if you don't mind alternate histories....
Somewhat entertaining, and I give any author credit for writing a readable story, but as far as Julius Caesar's life goes, this ongoing series is more of an alternate version than... Read more
Publié le Mars 23 2004 par Deygan Brendan

5.0étoiles sur 5 A great story
This book saved me from terminal boredom in Auckland airport (excuse the pun). As I wasn't going anywhere for 27 hours, I bought this there and read it sipping the worst coffee... Read more
Publié le Mars 7 2004 par Ron Liddle

3.0étoiles sur 5 Not quite what it could be....
After reading the first one I stated that I thought the series would get better and better.
Unfortunately not., but it's no worse than the first. Read more
Publié le Mars 2 2004 par ilmk

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