I am somewhat torn by this book, on the one hand the writing is simply brilliant, as ever Ben Kane has impeccable attention to detail and history, driven by his knowledge of marching in roman kit, and having walked the ground in Germany, couple that with his passionate research of the subject and empathy for the subject, all you can expect is brilliant writing.īut: and this is purely personal, i think every person will experience this in their own way I found that i was being led down an inevitable path and for me it robbed the plot of some of its power and pace. Eager to throw off the Roman yoke, the tribesmen prepare a deadly ambush. What neither Tullus nor his commander, Governor Varus, realise is that ranged against them is the charismatic chieftain and trusted ally of Rome, Arminius, who has long been plotting to drive the Romans from the tribal lands east of the Rhine.Īs Varus’ legions prepare to leave their summer encampment, thousands of warriors – directed by Arminius – are massing nearby. Suspicious that there might be unrest, Tullus knows that his men’s survival will be determined not just by their training and discipline, but by his leadership. On the opposite side of the river, German tribes are resentful of the harsh taxes about to be imposed upon them. Click above for author bio info: (and visit his wonderful web site)ĪD 9, German frontier: Close to the Rhine, a Roman centurion, Lucius Tullus, prepares to take his soldiers on patrol.
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