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5.0 out of 5 stars Action, adventure, intrigue- All of Under The Eagle and more, 24 Aug 2001

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If you thought Under The Eagle was a good read, you're in for a real treat. The Eagles Conquest follows directly on from the first book without breaking stride. Macro, Cato, the rest of the sixth century, second legion and their commander Vespasian are hurled into battles and confrontations both with the sword and with political intrigue. The Britons proove formidable opponents to the might of Rome while the eminently hissable villain Vitellius plots and schemes towards his own ambitious ends. Along the way is murder, deception and even an attempt on the life of the Emperor himself. The book carries off the gritty feel of Roman military life with great aplomb, the established characters are human enough to almost be real, and the story flows effortlessly on both the action and political levels. When most follow up books are mere shadows of the original, this one outshines it's predecessor. It's an exciting page turner that I could not put down until the very last page.

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5.0 out of 5 stars So good I read it, entranced, in one sitting!, 8 Oct 2001

By	simon@scarrow.fsnet.co.uk (Norwich) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Eagle's Conquest (Hardcover)

I've got a bone to pick with Simon Scarrow. Having settled down to read the book on a Saturday lunch-time, I read the whole damn thing through in one go and could not put it down for more time than it took to grab a bite or go to the loo. Which meant that my wife gave me a right ear-bashing for not cutting the grass as I had promised to do.
The book is possibly better than the first Macro and Cato adventure, and that's saying something. Wonderful brisk pace, great characters, snappy dialogue and nail-biting action. Almost felt I was there in the very thick of battle with the Second Legion.
Can't wait for the next book, whatever my wife might think.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable!, 14 April 2006

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Following straight on from the first book we find the characters, Macro and Cato on British soil with the legions awaiting the next movements in the invasion. Battles and skirmishes by the bucket load, all written in a fast paced way, giving the reader a sense of the tension and melee of battle.

There are more revelations of plots and sub plots from all the various characters, with the consequences of their actions played out and still providing unexpected surprises and intrigue. There are plenty of twists and turns in the lives of Macro and Cato too.

Again the author gives the reader a real sense of the life in the Roman legions. By including such rich characters as Vespasian and Vitellius the reader is given a top quality book.
The book goes through to the victory and gain of Camulodunum, and of course the path to that point is littered with political and personal games.
Excellent 2nd book of an excellent series; highly enjoyable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stomping roman action
This is a brilliant, unrelenting novel that picks up where Under the Eagle finishes. If you enjoyed the 1st one then get this read. Yeah now that's a book.

Published 16 months ago by edzshed

5.0 out of 5 stars Second in What Should be a Great Series

The author, Simon Scarrow teaches at a leading Sixth Form College. He has run a Roman History programme taking parties of students to a number of ruins and museums across... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Battles, conspiracy and then some
The second in the series follows the legions of Claudius from their beachhead near Rutupiae to the battles on the Medway, Thames and before Camulodunum (Colchester). Read more

Published on 14 April 2006 by PJ Nasser

4.0 out of 5 stars second novel but far from second best
Macro and Cato are at it again and I for one am very happy they are. This is a very good second novel in the series after 'Under the eagle', with as much action and... Read more

Published on 15 Jan 2006 by Didier

4.0 out of 5 stars A Riproaringly Good Read
The Eagle's Conquest the second Simon Scarrow book tells of Macro and Cato's life as the Roman army invades Britain. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to see this as a film!
This was even better than Scarrow's first book - and that's some achievement! This time round Cato and Macro are ranged against the Britons, desperately defending their homeland... Read more

Published on 6 Mar 2003 by peterscott22

1.0 out of 5 stars Asterix in Britain
The first book in the series was really quite good: packed with action, but historically well documented. So I was waiting for the second one with some expectations. Read more

Published on 3 Mar 2003 by fabriziosavi

1.0 out of 5 stars Asterix in Britain
I was very fond of Under the Eagle; well documented, packed with action but historically credible. So, I was eagerly waiting to read the next one. What a mistake! Read more

Published on 28 Feb 2003 by fabriziosavi

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the last one!
Mr. Scarrow just gets better and better - I thought that 'Under the Eagle' was great, and again, I read this in one sitting. Read more

Published on 30 Sep 2002 by A. J. Watson

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...I could not put this book down. It is totally engrossing. The action gallops. As far as I can tell, it is very accurate for history. Read more

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