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The Eagle and the Wolves (Roman Legion 4) (Paperback)

by Simon Scarrow (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Headline; paperback / softback edition (5 Jul 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755301145
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755301140
  • Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 11.4 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 19,008 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Simon Scarrow's stories of Roman military action in Britain have gathered quite a fan club and it's not hard to see why... Scarrow is highly skilled at describing violent action... for those who like their historical fiction to include plenty of bloody thrills and spills, Scarrow's latest book will prove irresistible' (Living History )

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It’s 44 AD, and Vespasian and the Second Legion are forging ahead in their campaign to seize the south-west of Britain. Macro and newly appointed centurion Cato are ordered to provide Verica, ruler of the Atrebatans, with an army. They must train his tribal levies into a force that can protect him and take on the increasingly ambitious raids that the enemy is launching. But despite the Atrebatans’ official allegiance to Rome, open revolt is brewing, for many want to resist the Roman invaders. Macro and Cato must win the loyalty of the disgruntled levies - but can they succeed whilst surviving a deadly plot to destroy both them? Macro and Cato face the greatest test of their army careers as only they stand between the destiny of Rome and bloody defeat...

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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it Now!, 8 Dec 2004
By J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews
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The Roman Legions are now well entrenched in Britain, but are still finding dogged resistance from the fearsome natives. Macro and Cato find themselves standing between victory and bloody defeat.

Cato is newly appointed to the rank of Centurion and it falls to him and Macro to provide an army of untrained recruits for the aged ruler Verica.

With an army of raw recruits can they halt the progress of a cunning opponent and plotters who are eager not only to destroy Macro and Cato but the whole of the Roman army.

Simon Scarrow has a wonderful feel for the period he writes about and his characters endear themselves to you the reader. These books are well researched and for anyone interested in this period of Britain's history are a great read. Fact mixed with fiction in the best possible way.

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A new master and commander of Historical Fiction, 8 Dec 2003
This review is from: The Eagle and the Wolves (Roman Legion 4) (Hardcover)
It might seem a bit premature to state that Simon Scarrow is a master of the historical novel genre. After all his series of novels set in the Roman legions numbers only four books, and as far as I am aware these are the only novels he has had published. But the quality of his writing really shines form the first page. Each book has opened with a pacy introduction to the ancient world and this latest is no exception. Our heroes, the brilliant but self-conscious Cato and the irrepressibly soldier-like Macro, are ordered to raise a private army to enfore the will of the ailing Atrebatan king, Verica. His court is riddled with plotters thirsting to be the new king. Outside the walls of the Atrebatan capital, enemy raiders are razing his kingdom. It is up to Macro and Cato to ensure that this vital ally to the Roman cause is kept safe and kept onside.
As ever the plotting is flawlessly involving, the action makes you feel as if you were there in the thick of battle and the characterisation makes you feel as if you know these men like old friends. The writing is crisp, punchy and occasionally striking in its preciseness and deployment of wit.
Christmas is coming. Now you know what to put at the top of the list when you write to Santa!
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Scarrow a leading torch in the march of Rome, 23 Jun 2004
By Gareth Wilson "drosdelnoch2" - See all my reviews
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Scarrow is someone that has only recently been recommended to me by a reader of the site (cheers Robin) and as such is an author that I feel having read is one that deserves to have his work mentioned. Many people know of authors such as Bernard Cornwell and Steven Pressfield and know the sort of historical fiction that they write. But what does Simon's work have to offer readers?

Whilst many authors base thier characters in a more modern time, Simon's work is based during the Roman invasion of Britain during the first century and makes great use of not only the political strife of Rome at the time but also the beliefs of the peoples involved during this period of great conflict. An altogther rich environment full of intrigue which shows clearly in Scarrow's lovingly crafted work.

The tales centre around two characters in the roman legion and we follow thier careers as the series progresses, however unlike other authors, he isn't afraid to put them not only in mortal peril but will allow a soldiers language to accompany the situations, which is something that many authors leave out feeling that it would ruin the content of thier novel. Far from ruining it, this sort of careful consideration actually throws the reader a chance to see the emotional side of the characters in addition to making them more believeable.

Perhaps the greatest testimony to an author is recommendations by readers and as such Scarrow is starting to build a huge fanbase through not only those who have followed his work since the beginning but also by those who are new converts to the cause to which I am probably one of the newest members. As such I really don't think it will be too long before the fans will number more than enough for a number of legions marching under the banner of Scarrow's Eagle for the glory of Rome.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Eagle and the Wolves
An excellent read -Macro and Cato are to the Roman Army what Sharpe and Harper were to Wellington's Army.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Andrew J. B. Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical fiction
Scarrow continues in the great tradition of Cornwell, Iggulden, Manfredi and the other great historical fiction authors. Read more
Published 8 months ago by chuckles

4.0 out of 5 stars Still good
While not the best of the series to date this book still has more than its fair share of charms. It's character interactions, pacing and breathless action are as usual top notch... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2007 by K. Elliott

4.0 out of 5 stars Straightforward fun
The same people, setting and ingredients as the 3 previous novels in the series but Scarrow brings it all together flawlessly. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2006 by Didier

4.0 out of 5 stars Good honest fun.
Book four in Simon Scarow's simple but effective series, The Eagle and the Wolves is equally as enjoyable as its predecessors and brings the added benefit of an element of... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2004 by jeremyneal

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the best just got better
Recovering from the injuries received in WHEN THE EAGLE HUNTS Macro and Cato are given the job of training some native units to protect the aged kind of the Atrebates. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2003 by Mark Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Insatiable Impatience
Voraciously, I have devoured all four of Simon Scarrow's novels and I dread the wait for the fifth installment of the adventures of Macro and Cato. When? When? When!!
Published on 29 Aug 2003 by Ronald K.M. Sam

3.0 out of 5 stars More depth needed
The 4th book in the Cato and Macro series sees our two heroes back in action again after suffering major injuries. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2003 by Magicmoon

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