- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press (16 July 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0593060628
- ISBN-13: 978-0593060629
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 408,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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43AD: The Roman legions are coming
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The year is 43AD . . .
In Southern England, Caratacus, war chief of the Britons, watches from a hilltop as the scarlet cloaks of the Roman legions spread across his lands like blood.
In Rome, Emperor Claudius, newly risen to the imperial throne, dreams of taking his place in history alongside his illustrious forebears Caesar and Augustus.
Among the legions marches Rufus, keeper of the Emperor’s elephant. War is coming and the united tribes of Britain will make a desperate stand against the might of Rome. The Emperor has a very special place for Rufus and his elephant in the midst of the battle – as a secret weapon to cow the Britons with the visible manifestation of Rome’s power.
Claudius is a masterful telling of one of the greatest stories from Roman history, the conquest of Britain. It is an epic story of ambition, courage, conspiracy, battle and bloodshed, and confirms Douglas Jackson as one of the best historical novelists writing today.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being a bit of a geek when it comes to all things Roman, I read Douglas Jacksons first book Caligula and thoroughly enjoyed it not just becasue of the subject but becasue it was different. Rufus the Emperors Elephant trainer is the main character and in this book he returns as the llegions invade Britain.
Claudius is another very good and well written story that captivated me from the first page. It reflects some of the history that occured especially with the Emperors two week visit to Britain, where he papraded through Colchester triumphantly on an elephant.
If you are interested in this topic, I have no doubt whatsoever that you would enjoy this book, the predessor and his new book about the trials of a Roman Tribune in Britian. Excellent author and story teller that stays true to historic accuracy.
Claudius is another very good and well written story that captivated me from the first page. It reflects some of the history that occured especially with the Emperors two week visit to Britain, where he papraded through Colchester triumphantly on an elephant.
If you are interested in this topic, I have no doubt whatsoever that you would enjoy this book, the predessor and his new book about the trials of a Roman Tribune in Britian. Excellent author and story teller that stays true to historic accuracy.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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I read Douglas first book Calligula and was gripped from the first chapter. Rufus is a believable and engaging character and I was quickly hooked on his adventures. The second book, Claudius, continues his life in ancient Britain along side the Roman Legions invading Britain, it's gritty and obviously extremely well researched. I settled back, with Rufus and his elephant and enjoyed the adventure immensely. I can only hope that Douglas continues to write his stories and goes from strength to strength. I look forward to his next and hope Rufus will ride again. Good old fashioned escapism.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Whilst a secondary novel to the original (Caligula) this offering does look back on the previous novel as we're told about the events by the slave, Rufus. As with the first offering, its well written, the character pretty likable and with the odd look in from the title character to share points of view it's a tale that pretty much wends its own way through history. Good fun, action packed and with an elephant, who could ask for more?
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Excellent in parts but a little anti-climactic
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Having enjoyed the Sidebottom 'Warrior of Rome' series, and Ben Kane's 'Forgotten Legion' I came across Jackson's books online. Read more
Having enjoyed the Sidebottom 'Warrior of Rome' series, and Ben Kane's 'Forgotten Legion' I came across Jackson's books online. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Thomas Hunter
CLAUDIUS
GOOD STORY CARRIES ON FROM CALIGULA NICE STORY OF ROME AND PEOPLE,BUT ALL SO HOW THEY LIVED AND IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ROMAN LEGION AND THERE WEAPONS,THIS IS THE BOOK FOR... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Eddie.B
Excellent, fact based novel of Roman Britain.
CLAUDIUS Douglas Jackson 2009
I enjoyed reading Douglas Jackson's previous novel Caligula and went straight on to read the sequel, Claudius. Read more
I enjoyed reading Douglas Jackson's previous novel Caligula and went straight on to read the sequel, Claudius. Read more
Published 9 months ago by The Black Brigand
Claudius, another Roman masterpiece from Douglas Jackson
Douglas Jackson's Claudius, the sensational sequel to Caligula, is nothing short of excellent. Whilst I would highly recommend reading Caligula first, it is not necessary, as it is... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Lucy Fox
The Elephant and the Druid
This is an exciting adventure story, well researched and holding the reader's interest throughout. For me the strongest part of the novel is the account of the battle between the... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by J. Currie
A elephant never forgets
This is my first Douglas Jackson,but not my last.I have yet to read his first book that introduced us to Rufus and Bersheba, but if this is anything to go by i can not wait to read... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by James Eves
Wonderful Read
I enjoyed Caligula and I consider Claudius a step up even from that. The historical detail is excellent and the battle scenes are vivid and gloriously portrayed. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by C. Buchanan
Claudius
Very interesting and inciteful book - really felt as if you were one of the characters sat to one side!
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by Rs Sharron Claypole
COMPELLING
Once I stated to read this book I could not put it down, This is absolutely close to Roman history, you feel you are there. Brilliant.
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Mrs. Rhona M. Evans
Douglas Jackson's masterpiece
Following Douglas Jackson's "Caligula", "Claudius" is a masterpiece of well researched, historically accurate and compelling story telling. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by CLCAULFIELD
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