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‘Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction’ Daily Mirror
‘Iggulden…tells an absolutely cracking story…the pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent’ The Times
‘Iggulden weaves an entertaining tale of this world of men, swords, bows and the call of war and the plains’ Daily Express
‘I felt as if a blockbuster movie was unfolding before me…read the book before Hollywood takes it over’ Daily Express
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The fourth and final volume in the acclaimed Emperor series, in which Conn Iggulden brilliantly weaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing life of Julius Caesar.
Caesar must fight his toughest battle yet – with Rome itself.
Julius Caesar, fresh from triumph in Britain and Gaul, is marching on Rome with his legions of hardened veterans. His goal: to unseat Pompey, now dictator of the Empire.
But waging war on your own people is never easy. And even after the city itself is taken and Julius, Brutus, Mark Antony and Octavian re-enter in triumph, there are many battles left to fight. For across the Empire – in Spain, Africa, Greece, across Asia Minor – there are legions loyal to Pompey. How will Caesar prevail? And at what cost?
‘The Gods of War’ is the story of ambition and loyalty, of friendship and power, of love and war. A famous tale, of truly epic dimensions, it ranges from Rome to Greece to Egypt and back to Rome; it shows how brilliant generalship can completely turn the odds, how overwhelming success can change even the best of men; it depicts brilliantly those famous names – Caesar, Marcus Brutus, Mark Antony, Pompey, Cicero, Cleopatra, Ptolemy – so that they appear anew. This is a triumphant conclusion to the outstanding Emperor series.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Gods of War is the final installment in Conn Igguldens' series of Emperor novels and it sees Julius cross the Rubicon river and take charge of Rome. He follows the fleeing Pompey across to Greece and Egypt where he meets the enigmatic Cleopatra before returning home to be worshipped, idolised and then treacherously murdered by a supposed loyal friend and supporter.
As with the three previous novels, this is a highly readable and enjoyable book. Iggulden manages to keep the reader glued to the page right to the very end, even though the majority of us already know the details of Caesar's final years and eventual demise. This was on the whole an excellent series of novels, I had never previously read anything by this author, but now I eagerly await every book he produces no matter what the subject.
Now for a bit of a rant, I'm fed up of reading reviews criticising Conn Iggulden's tendency to stray from the facts in order to embellish the tale. If readers want a book that is based on nothing but the facts, then please stop reading fictional novels! These are not intended to be 100% historically accurate as the author willingly acknowledges, they are works of fiction which is generally based on facts but with huge juicy dollops of imagination and intellect thrown in.
Overall, I think this was a fantastic novel and indeed series, I don't believe I can recommend them highly enough, so pick them up and find out for yourself!
As with the three previous novels, this is a highly readable and enjoyable book. Iggulden manages to keep the reader glued to the page right to the very end, even though the majority of us already know the details of Caesar's final years and eventual demise. This was on the whole an excellent series of novels, I had never previously read anything by this author, but now I eagerly await every book he produces no matter what the subject.
Now for a bit of a rant, I'm fed up of reading reviews criticising Conn Iggulden's tendency to stray from the facts in order to embellish the tale. If readers want a book that is based on nothing but the facts, then please stop reading fictional novels! These are not intended to be 100% historically accurate as the author willingly acknowledges, they are works of fiction which is generally based on facts but with huge juicy dollops of imagination and intellect thrown in.
Overall, I think this was a fantastic novel and indeed series, I don't believe I can recommend them highly enough, so pick them up and find out for yourself!
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the last book in the series charting the life of Julius Caesar. I found them all very readable and very enjoyable. Perhaps falling a little short of Colleen McCullough's Roman series of books, but there is no shame in that and these books are extremely enjoyable.
Much has been written about Julius Caesar, but like all great men he had his Achilles heel, in more ways than one. Although history portrays him as a very fair minded man, much loved by his soldiers and the common people. He had a terrible temper, which could be vented at any time and woe betide anyone who was in close proximity when this happened. He also had great problems with the `falling sickness' He did everything in his power to hide this from everyone except his closest confidants and friends.
Caesar has his greatest test yet. To do the unthinkable and march against Rome. His aim is to march against his one time son-in-law Pompey, self proclaimed dictator of Rome. Even after the city itself is taken there are many more battles to fight throughout the Roman Empire, even to Egypt, where brother and sister are fighting like cat and dog.
The book is full of passion, love and hatred. It is a story of ambition, loyalty and friendship. It is the tale of one of the greatest generals the world has ever known. Apart perhaps from Alexander the Great, no one man has had the love and loyalty of his troops in such a way as Julius Caesar.
Much has been written about Julius Caesar, but like all great men he had his Achilles heel, in more ways than one. Although history portrays him as a very fair minded man, much loved by his soldiers and the common people. He had a terrible temper, which could be vented at any time and woe betide anyone who was in close proximity when this happened. He also had great problems with the `falling sickness' He did everything in his power to hide this from everyone except his closest confidants and friends.
Caesar has his greatest test yet. To do the unthinkable and march against Rome. His aim is to march against his one time son-in-law Pompey, self proclaimed dictator of Rome. Even after the city itself is taken there are many more battles to fight throughout the Roman Empire, even to Egypt, where brother and sister are fighting like cat and dog.
The book is full of passion, love and hatred. It is a story of ambition, loyalty and friendship. It is the tale of one of the greatest generals the world has ever known. Apart perhaps from Alexander the Great, no one man has had the love and loyalty of his troops in such a way as Julius Caesar.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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As someone who has studied this period of Roman history extensively, I found myself correcting Iggulden's inaccuracies. AT FIRST.
By the third chapter I was completely engrossed; the story (however inaccurate) is captivating. If you are someone who spends their time correcting others mistakes and fretting over every little detail, then avoid this book.
I can honestly say that of all the fiction books I have read about this period, the Emperor series is the best. And I have read many, both fictional and factual.
Iggulden apologises at the back of each book for the historical inaccuracies and provides the correct details as well as explaining why he changed some of the facts.
For the sake of storytelling he did alter quite a bit of the history, but the finished story is well worth the alterations. Conn Iggulden writes with fluency and skill, holding the reader's attention throughout with the exciting, gripping and downright addictive narrative.
The superb story alone was enough to distract me from the inaccuracies (which aren't as bad as some might lead you to believe) and I couldn't put this book down, or any of the others for that matter.
Definitely worth reading.
By the third chapter I was completely engrossed; the story (however inaccurate) is captivating. If you are someone who spends their time correcting others mistakes and fretting over every little detail, then avoid this book.
I can honestly say that of all the fiction books I have read about this period, the Emperor series is the best. And I have read many, both fictional and factual.
Iggulden apologises at the back of each book for the historical inaccuracies and provides the correct details as well as explaining why he changed some of the facts.
For the sake of storytelling he did alter quite a bit of the history, but the finished story is well worth the alterations. Conn Iggulden writes with fluency and skill, holding the reader's attention throughout with the exciting, gripping and downright addictive narrative.
The superb story alone was enough to distract me from the inaccuracies (which aren't as bad as some might lead you to believe) and I couldn't put this book down, or any of the others for that matter.
Definitely worth reading.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
emperor series
I was given the first book and proceeded to buy the next three and read them quickly. The series is a must.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. B. F. Knowles
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Published 7 months ago by Mrs. B. Clarkson
a good read
a good but i found the other books in the same series better the first book in the series was excellent would make a god film or tv series
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Dennis Ward
The Gods of War
This book, although fiction is based around historical fact namely, the civil war of the first century BC between Ceasar and Pompey. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Steve
Gods of War
nothing much to say except i could not put it down and it only took me 5 days to read it, historically it is quite accurate which made the book all the better a real gem.
Published 10 months ago by actionman023
Iggulden's Ripping Yarns
I thoroughly enjoyed the Emperor series, which I bought on the strength of the superb Conqueror series. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Derek
Too inaccurate
I bought this book at the airport on the way out for an extended weekend.
Well, the incident at the night of 'dea bona' may have happened as the author describes. Read more
Well, the incident at the night of 'dea bona' may have happened as the author describes. Read more
Published 20 months ago by C. A. Hoenselaers
Fantastic Book to conlude a great series.
Brilliant ending to one of the best series I have read. Having stumbled across the Emperor series due to being an avid fan of Iggulden's Conqueror series(which I would also... Read more
Published 22 months ago by BookMaster19
Fantastic read - the Emperor Series
Even if you're not into historical books as such, this is a fantastic story. A must read!
Published on 10 May 2010 by Mrs. C. Leach
Emperor The Gods of War
Yet another brilliantly written book in the Emperor series by Conn Iggulden. The attention to detail is superb, the characters come alive on the pages. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by John Mudd
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