- Mass Market Paperback: 564 pages
- Publisher: Harper; Reprint edition (Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060892471
- ISBN-13: 978-0060892470
- Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 11.7 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,073,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Beautifully imagined and researched adventure, with terrific action!"--Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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Sweeping Historical Saga in the tradition of Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell and Jean Auel
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a sequel, but I read it without having read the first novel and it did not stop my enjoyment of this.
Ruler of Akkad is out sorting local bandits with his young but astute wife in charge of things when sneaky Egyptian Korthac sneaks in and stages a bold take-over.
This is a very well written historical novel which is fast moving and fun. Violent at times with the odd bit of rape and pillage chucked in, this is a great read. Characters are well defined and, surprisingly, there are some very strong female characters all of whom help as the story whip along at a pace.
Mr Barone sits well amongst those who write this kind of stuff and will be one to watch.
Ruler of Akkad is out sorting local bandits with his young but astute wife in charge of things when sneaky Egyptian Korthac sneaks in and stages a bold take-over.
This is a very well written historical novel which is fast moving and fun. Violent at times with the odd bit of rape and pillage chucked in, this is a great read. Characters are well defined and, surprisingly, there are some very strong female characters all of whom help as the story whip along at a pace.
Mr Barone sits well amongst those who write this kind of stuff and will be one to watch.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is the second in what promises to be an amazing historical series.Sam Barone has vividly brought back to life a world and a time lost to history, his story is brilliantly written and the characters vivid and the back drops are second to none. The reader can through the author experience what it would have been like at the time of the birth of civilization, when some small villages were being transformed into towns and then walled cities like Akkad who had thousands of people living there. We also see what people of vision and power could achieve through intelligence and force of arms in not just building countries and empires but laws that would benefit all of their people and new way to communicate like through the written word or with mathematics. This also brought clashes and wars between these people of vision who sort more land, wealth and power and would do anything to achieve their goals.
In this latest chapter in Barone's series we see Eskkar traveling the lands bringing other villages and towns under Akkads influence. While away his pregnant wife Trella must rule in his place but unknown to her a new threat is on the horizon. Korthac is an Egyptian warlord on the run after his armies are destroyed while fighting for the throne, with the last of his loyal men he crosses the desert where he find the newly made city of Akkad, fresh from their victory against the horse tribes, Korthac senses an opportunity to realize his own dreams of empire. The only thing stand in his way is the pregnant wife of the ruler of Akkad, but will she be enough to save their civilization and if not will Eskker arrive in time to save the day?
If you like your Historical Fiction then both of Barones books are for you, they're action packed thrill rides that will leave you wanting more.
In this latest chapter in Barone's series we see Eskkar traveling the lands bringing other villages and towns under Akkads influence. While away his pregnant wife Trella must rule in his place but unknown to her a new threat is on the horizon. Korthac is an Egyptian warlord on the run after his armies are destroyed while fighting for the throne, with the last of his loyal men he crosses the desert where he find the newly made city of Akkad, fresh from their victory against the horse tribes, Korthac senses an opportunity to realize his own dreams of empire. The only thing stand in his way is the pregnant wife of the ruler of Akkad, but will she be enough to save their civilization and if not will Eskker arrive in time to save the day?
If you like your Historical Fiction then both of Barones books are for you, they're action packed thrill rides that will leave you wanting more.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I recently bought and read both Dawn of Empire and Empire Rising after finding them recommended by Amazon and was not at all disappointed. This is a great follow up book to Dawn of Empire, again well written and difficult to put down. The characters from Dawn of Empire are also vividly fleshed out in this sequel helping to bring to life the Bronze Age. Like Bernard Cornwell, Barone's battle scenes are very well decribed and the subject has been researched thoroughly.
Really enjoyed this book and am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series. Although written by a new author, it is difficult to believe that these books are not more popular than they are.
Really enjoyed this book and am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series. Although written by a new author, it is difficult to believe that these books are not more popular than they are.
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Empire series
A really good read so far, it is keeping me entertained so I will read the series right the way through from start to finish. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mel
A good sequel.
Empire Rising continues on from where the previous book ended. The ruler of Akkad, Eskkar, is scouring the area around Akkad, trying to wipe out any remaining bandits, and hoping... Read more
Published 10 months ago by J.Flood
Good follow up.
This book continues very closely after the events in Dawn of Empire. Was a bit slow at first but picks up pace quickly and keeps you engaged with the main plot and sub stories off... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jacks
Barone continues to thrill.
After completing "Dawn of Empire" I was quickly onto the Amazon site to locate a copy of "Empire Rising" and when it arrived I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mr. G. Codd
Fun Read, Hard to put down.
Both of Sam Barone's books are fun to read, historical fiction. They take place before there was much recorded history so who knows if it is historically accurate? Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by Flippers
Empire Rising
A book that is very difficult to put down, definately as good as Wilbur Smith !!!
Published on 17 Dec 2009 by L M Fellows
Ok, but not a patch on the first
Dawn of Empire - Sam Barone's first book - was a hugely enjoyable, simple, gripping tale of conflict in ancient mesopotamia. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2009 by Kentspur
A Rising Star!
I really enjoyed the first book and wondered whether Sam Barone could continue the high standards he has set and I was not dissappointed! Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by K. D. Maynard
Part 2.... cracking success
After Sam's first novel, I was really keen to see how he progressed. From my point of view, the first novel was a good start but had some floors... so how did book 2 turn out? Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by chuckles
Empire Dawn & Empire Rising
Empire Rising
It does not often happen that one takes a book form a "unknown" author that grips the imagination as the 2 books about Eskkar & Trella from Sam Barone. Read more
It does not often happen that one takes a book form a "unknown" author that grips the imagination as the 2 books about Eskkar & Trella from Sam Barone. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by WC BARIS
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