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"If I were Conn Iggulden or Simon Scarrow, I'd be rather worried by the new Scottish kid
on the block."
--"The Scotsman
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"A master of his discipline rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing
today."
--"Daily Express
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"A splendid piece of storytelling and a vivid recreation of a long-dead-world."
--Allan Massie
on the block."
--"The Scotsman
"
"A master of his discipline rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing
today."
--"Daily Express
"
"A splendid piece of storytelling and a vivid recreation of a long-dead-world."
--Allan Massie
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A major new Roman trilogy from this highly acclaimed historical novelist.
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64 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was in two minds as to whether to give this book four or five stars, shame there's no facility to give 'point marks' because I would have given Hero of Rome 4.5 as it's very very good. However.......
After mulling over a four or five, initially I thought four but then I thought about how many books have gripped me like Hero of Rome did in the last few years; answer, not too many, so in my humble opinion it's worth five!
I found the title slightly deceptive as I had assumed the story would revolve around Rome itself but it didnt, it's about the Roman occupation of Britain centering around AD60 just before the Boudican revolt.
The main character unlike most Roman novels is a Tribune and not a Centurion, who after serving a few months in Britain is due to return to Rome to take up a position as a lawyer.
The Romans in the meantime are planning to wipe out the Druids on Mona (Angelsey) and are moving West in order to carry this out. Tribune Valerus however, is ordered to assist with road building in present day St Albans before setting off for Rome.
Arriving at his new post he finds the area is garrisioned by veterans who were involved in the original invasion of Britain who are now retired. They have old weapons, armour and are not as fit or up todate as current soldiers but they train regularly and are still proud Roman citizens.
Back in Rome the Emperor is looking to raise taxes from places like Britain who he is also considering abandoning as they have not yet found Britains Gold mines, so a clamp down is ordered.
When Boudicas husband dies, the Romans take her land and a Roman Centurion, Crespo and enemy of Valerus, publicly flogs her and rapes her two young daugters, thereby starting the revolt.
Valerus despite falling for a local girl and becoming popular with the Britons, has to choose to fight for Rome as the revolt vastly increases in momentum. Outnumbered by tens of thousands, Valerus attempts to slow Boudica's army by attacking and then retreating to a shrine of Nero.
What follows is the conclusion to an excellent story and a thrilling first installment to what promising to be a brilliant series of books.
After mulling over a four or five, initially I thought four but then I thought about how many books have gripped me like Hero of Rome did in the last few years; answer, not too many, so in my humble opinion it's worth five!
I found the title slightly deceptive as I had assumed the story would revolve around Rome itself but it didnt, it's about the Roman occupation of Britain centering around AD60 just before the Boudican revolt.
The main character unlike most Roman novels is a Tribune and not a Centurion, who after serving a few months in Britain is due to return to Rome to take up a position as a lawyer.
The Romans in the meantime are planning to wipe out the Druids on Mona (Angelsey) and are moving West in order to carry this out. Tribune Valerus however, is ordered to assist with road building in present day St Albans before setting off for Rome.
Arriving at his new post he finds the area is garrisioned by veterans who were involved in the original invasion of Britain who are now retired. They have old weapons, armour and are not as fit or up todate as current soldiers but they train regularly and are still proud Roman citizens.
Back in Rome the Emperor is looking to raise taxes from places like Britain who he is also considering abandoning as they have not yet found Britains Gold mines, so a clamp down is ordered.
When Boudicas husband dies, the Romans take her land and a Roman Centurion, Crespo and enemy of Valerus, publicly flogs her and rapes her two young daugters, thereby starting the revolt.
Valerus despite falling for a local girl and becoming popular with the Britons, has to choose to fight for Rome as the revolt vastly increases in momentum. Outnumbered by tens of thousands, Valerus attempts to slow Boudica's army by attacking and then retreating to a shrine of Nero.
What follows is the conclusion to an excellent story and a thrilling first installment to what promising to be a brilliant series of books.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you are a fan of Iggulden and Scarrow fiction history on Rome then you will like this. For me not quite as good as Conn Iggulden with his Emporer series, but Simon Scarrow should be worried.
The characters are well fleshed out and the action is believable, I think Mr Jackson is a bit wary of the love bits but all in all very good.
Also a very interesting subject matter with the rising of Boudicca, which he treats well.
The characters are well fleshed out and the action is believable, I think Mr Jackson is a bit wary of the love bits but all in all very good.
Also a very interesting subject matter with the rising of Boudicca, which he treats well.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I don't intend to reiterate the story lines and characters which have been fairly comprehensively covered by previous reviewers. Suffice to say, not being a historian or literary expert, I found the book very hard to put down and was whisked away into Valerius roman Britain wonderfully every time I opened the book and enjoyed the story from cover to cover. I have read both of Douglas Jacksons previous novels and feel he has now mastered his art. I'm thrilled to see that "Hero" is the first of a trilogy and am already anticipating Valerius further adventures. If you, like me, enjoy a good story, well told, this is a book for you..!
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An enjoyable read
I enjoyed this book very much as I am interested in the period, particularly in the military side. Must have been a soldier in a past life.
Published 3 months ago by C. Ashton
hero of rome
what a hell of a good book it has it all plenty of battles alittle bit of romance and a hell of a unsuall ending for this type of book willrecomend this book
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Published 4 months ago by K. Hodgson
An emotive tale
As has been noted in other reviews for 'hero', the only thing that I could see that might put a potential reader off is the fact that Boudicca's revolt is far from anew theme or... Read more
Published 4 months ago by SJATurney
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Another entry in the growing ranks of Roman novels appearing at the moment. This is a reasonably competent and enjoyable read, despite it being a retelling of an oft-told tale... Read more
Published 5 months ago by H. T. Davies
Rome v Boudicca
A slightly familiar path here, but I suppose it is hard to find freshness in the well-trod area of a Roman actioner. Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. Brett
A geat book
I have always been a fan of the authors previous books. I have always enjoyed the pace of the stories and the level of detail gives you a great insight into the subject. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nick Britten
hero of rome,
although confusing as `not` the third in the trilogy, i found this to be the best novel yet by d.jackson. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Anthony D. Bateman
Excellent!
This is one of those time when I really should have read the blurb before I bought the book, I often pick up certain authors just because I enjoyed previous books and Douglas is no... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Parm
For those who like that kind of stuff...
As mentioned by abother author, our "hero" is a tall, dark, handsome, brave, square-jawed, strong, young tribune who gets caught up in the Boudicca rising just before he is due to... Read more
Published 14 months ago by JPS
XYZ of Rome
The Hero of the title is Gaius Valerius Verrens, a muscular Roman tribune with a strong jaw, a sculpted chin, a keen sense of honour and no discernible personality. Read more
Published 15 months ago by N. Ross
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