Ben kane s latest novel begins in the thracian village to which spartacus has returned, after serving as an auxiliary in the roman army. He quickly falls foul of his overlord, the tribal king, who has set his heart on dionysian priestess, ariadne later to become spartacus wife. I suppose you have to have certain hollywood aspects to most modern books. In the forgotten legion by ben kane book 1 of the forgotten legion chronicles, romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery after their mother is raped by a drunken nobleman. Now bestselling historical novelist ben kane returns to the source material and presents a lively and compelling new vision of the man who was spartacusroman army auxillary, slave, gladiator and ultimately the leader of an army of slaves who nearly brought. Ben kanes latest novel begins in the thracian village to which spartacus has. Now bestselling historical novelist ben kane returns to the source material and presents a lively and compelling n. But it likely marks the first time that the thracian gladiator, who began his rebellion against rome in 73 b.
It is about the historic slave revolt led by spartacus around 71 bce. Browse ben kanes bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Enemy of rome the forgotten legion trilogy the forgotten legion the silver eagle the road to rome spartacus. The book starts with his return from serving with romes legions to his home where he is subsequently betrayed and sold into slavery. Apart from this, six other novels by the author have been considered as sunday bestsellers which have been published in more than ten countries such as italy, spain, greece, russia and others. Spartacus series by ben kane meet your next favorite book. Hi ben, i have read all of your books forgotten legion trilogy being my fav.
These facts are not pushed onto the reader, but the writer lets a reader to soak them as he gets deeper in the story. He lives in north somerset, england, with his family. Ben kanes brilliant novel begins in the thracian village to which spartacus has returned, after escaping from life as an auxiliary in the roman. See the complete spartacus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Spartacus series book 1 ben kane author 2012 rebellion spartacus series book 2 ben kane author 20 the patrol hannibal series ben kane author. Spartacus is another book of the highest degree from a truly gifted author. Ben kanes brilliant novel begins in the thracian village to which spartacus has returned after escaping from life as an auxiliary in the roman army. Among top rated ben kane books list, the author is known for spartacus, forgotten legion, and hannibal book series. Six of his eight novels have been sunday times bestsellers, and his books have been published in more than ten countries, including the us, italy, spain, greece, russia and the netherlands. Ben kane is the bestselling author of the forgotten legion trilogy as well as spartacus. Now bestselling historical novelist ben kane returns to the source material and presents a lively and compelling new vision of the man who was spartacus roman army auxillary, slave, gladiator and ultimately the leader of an army of slaves who nearly brought. He has traveled widely and is a lifelong student of military history in general, and roman history in particular.
He studied veterinary medicine at university college dublin but after that he travelled the world extensively, indulging his passion for ancient history. Rebellion spartacus 2 picked up the story from spartacus 1 but i found it was a bit slow as though the author had to add a fair amount of filler in order to complete a novel sized book. From the sunday times bestselling author of hannibal. As to the story itself, this is my first ben kane book and i think it would be fair to say that kanes books get categorised into the roman soldier buddy story. He quickly falls foul of his overlord, the tribal king, who has set his heart on dionysian priestess, ariadne. The epic story of spartacus the legendary gladiator. Spartacus is a 1951 historical novel by american writer howard fast. Gritty, passionate and violent, this thrilling book is a real pageturner and a damn good read. Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in ben kanes brilliant recreation of one of the bestknown epics of the modern era spartacus has already done the impossiblenot only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has challenged rome and defeated the armies of three praetors, two consuls, and one proconsul.
The book inspired the 1960 film directed by stanley kubrick and the 2004 tv adaptation by robert dornhelm. This is the story of one of the most famous figures in world history. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read enemy of rome. Born in kenya to irish parents while his father worked there as a veterinarian. He was born in kenya and grew up in ireland where his parents are from.
In the second book of the series, called the silver eagle, kane pushes his story forward as the plot unravels and the. It brings spartacusand ancient rometo vivid, colorful life. May 14, 20 ben kane is the bestselling author of the forgotten legion trilogy as well as spartacus. The gladiator spartacus 1 by ben kane available from rakuten kobo.
Crixus the gaul defects, taking all his men with him. He has traveled widely and is a lifelong student of military history. The gladiator spartacus chronicles by ben kane gritty, passionate and violent, this thrilling book is a real pageturner and a damn good read. Spartacus gritty, passionate and violent, this thrilling book is a real pageturner and a damn good read. Ben kane is a renowned writer born in kenya in 1970. Steven pressfield, author of gates of fire long the stuff of legends, spartacus is known to most modern readers. The mighty slave army, led by spartacus, has crushed all before it, scattering the legions of rome. The mighty slave army, led by spartacus, has carried all before it, scattering the legions of rome. Ben kane is the author of a trilogy set in ancient rome that comprises the forgotten legion, the silver eagle and the road to rome. Crixus the gaul, has left with his fighters, leaving spartacus severely crippled because much of his fighting force has been.
The spartacus book series by ben kane includes books spartacus. Now invincible, he marches towards the alps and freedom. Jun 05, 2012 long the stuff of legends, spartacus is known to most modern readers through the classic kubrick film version of howard fasts novel. When kane was seven, his family moved back to ireland where he went to school and ultimately college. A lifelong student of military history, kane has traveled widely, visiting more than sixty countries on seven continents. Spartacus seems invincible as he marches towards the alps and. Warrior as winter approaches in 74 bc, few travellers are abroad. As usual, the only disappointment to be found in a ben kane novel is that it ends. He is of irish descent, though, and he was born in this african country while his father, a veterinarian, had a job there. Enemy of rome, brings to glorious life the first part of the spartacus. Steven pressfield, author of gates of firelong the stuff of legends, spartacus is known to most modern readers through the classic kubrick film version of howard fasts novel. Ben kanes latest novel begins in the thracian village to which spartacus has returned, after serving as an auxiliary in the roman army. None of us will ever know what drove the man to act as he did but ben delivers a story that goes someway to answering some of the questions that remain. Ben kane on his writing life my books are born from my obsession with roman history.
Browse ben kane s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Spartacus begins with three young roman patricians caius, his sister. In short, this would make an excellent addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in ancient rome. The book is short but wellwritten and full of interesting diagrams and photos. Ben kane was born in kenya and raised there and in ireland. At thirteenyearsold, they are sold romulus to gladiator school, fabiola into prostitution where she will catch the eye of one of the most powerful men in rome.
He writes the forgotten legion chronicles, hannibal, and eagles of rome series. Pdf spartacus ebooks includes pdf, epub and kindle version. War of the damned and just needed to know more about the real history. Long the stuff of legends, spartacus is known to most modern readers through the classic kubrick film version of howard fasts novel. List of all genres archive by rating last added books archive android app. The gladiator, a topthree bestseller on the london sunday times. Three praetors, two consuls and one proconsul have been defeated. But one man is making the long and weary last stage of.
Spartacus led the third and largest slave revolt against rome. There is a decent bibliography at the back as well. Ben kane covers the well known story of spartacus with a brilliant balance of historical detail and fictional flare bringing the story to life in fascinating, horrifying and brutal glory. It brings spartacus and ancient rometo vivid, colorful life.
Enemy of rome 1 as the second punic war looms, the lives of four young people two carthaginian, two roman are entwined, for good or ill. Thanks to hollywood, spartacus is one of the most familiar figures of roman history, notorious and glorified for his slave rebellion in the 1st century bc. The gladiator and picks up the story straight after the end of that book. His army of nearly 100,000 overran most of southern italy and fought its way up the entire length of the italian peninsula to the alps. Growing up, ben was always an avid reader, but his favourite books were. He currently lives with his family in north somerset, england. Tracing one of the most bitter wars in ancient times through the eyes of those on both sides.
Discount prices on books by ben kane, including titles like clash of empires. Ben kanes spartacus is a classic hero displaying all the great virtues of masculinity, reminding me of the honorable heroes of times past. If this sounds good, youll love all ben kane s work, so start where he did with the forgotten legion by ben kane. Crassus, the richest man in rome, has raised an army to rival spartacus, and there are murmurings of rebellion in spartacus own army. Ben kane born 6 march 1970 is a novelist, specialising in historical fiction. Building on the character and drama of the first novel, ben kane has turned this legendary figure into a living, breathing and rounded man charismatic, fearsome, brave ben kane s research is meticulous and he presents his knowledge at a pace and with a heart.
Spartacus seems invincible as he marches towards the alps and freedom. The gladiator greenlight by kane, ben author 2012 hardcover by ben kane isbn. This entry was posted in author tours, book tours and tagged spartacus by ben kane, virtual author tour by teddy rose. The gladiator by ben kane in chm, djvu, fb3 download ebook.
Rebellion by ben kane ben kanes second novel based on the reallife conquests of the thracian warrior spartacus commences with the military leader at his strongest, having. Top 10 best ben kane books list of books by ben kane. Ben kane is a bestselling roman author and former veterinarian. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Ben kane did a good job researching and his books are fairly accurate in terms of historical events. Ben kane weaves together a truly plausible and highly believable novel following the path of spartacus from what little historical facts remain of this enigmatic leader. However readers having read spartacus 1 had little choice but to buy the second book if only to complete the story. Spartacus is known as one of the greatest military commanders in history, a master tactician, a man of strength, intelligence, honour, loyalty and while.
I also enjoy discussions with readers on my facebook page. When looking for roman historical fiction, then you need look no further than ben kane. Ben kane is an irish author of historical fiction novels. Spartacus, died 71 bce, leader in the gladiatorial war 7371 bce against rome. Ben kanes spartacus makes a nice contribution to the genre by focusing on one of romes foes spartacus, the thracian gladiator who the period has much to offer the discipline of the legions, treacherous senatorial politics, the transition from republic to empire, warlike barbarian tribes, religious ferment, almost an entire continent under one power, a span of hundreds of years. The book is very well researched by the author ben kane and is written in such a way that the story is easy to follow. Spartacus long the stuff of legends, spartacus is known to most modern readers through the classic kubrick film version of howard fasts novel. Oct 01, 2012 the odyssey has begun which will see spartacus become one of the greatest legends of history, the hero of revolutionaries from karl marx to che guevara, immortalised on screen, and now brought to life in ben kane s great bestseller a novel which takes the story to its halfway point and is continued in spartacus. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. You can find all the details of my books and a little bit about me on this website. Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in ben kanes brilliant recreation of one of the bestknown epics of the modern.
Now ben kane, the brilliant author of the forgotten legion and hannibal. The first of two epic novels which tell the story of one of the most charismatic heroes history has ever known spartacus, the gladiator slave who took on and nearly defeated the might of rome, during the years 7371 bc. Ben kane series 5 books set pack collection roman legion hannibal enemy of rome, spartacus the gladiator, the silver eagle, the forgotten legion, the road to rome by ben kane it was amazing 5. This historical yarn from kane the forgotten legion, 2009, etc. This, the sequel to the bestselling novel, spartacus. He is best known for the forgotten legion, spartacus and hannibal book series. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Building on the character and drama of the first novel, ben kane has turned this legendary figure into a living, breathing and rounded man charismatic, fearsome, braveben kanes research is meticulous and he presents his knowledge at a pace and with a heart. The book starts with his return from serving with romes legions to his home where.
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