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The Sword of Damascus (Aelric) [Hardcover]

Richard Blake
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9 Jun 2011 1444709666 978-1444709667
Murderous intrigue brings Aelric - Blake's engaging, murderous antihero - to Damascus as the triumphant Muslim caliphate sweeps up from Arabia to threaten Constantinople itself. Aelric knows the secrets behind Greek Fire - the flame-throwers that have kept what is left of the once-mighty Roman empire safe until now. And he has very little choice about sharing them with the new rulers. Or so they think . . . for Aelric has not lost any of the cunning and courage that so far, have kept him alive.

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  • Hardcover: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (9 Jun 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1444709666
  • ISBN-13: 978-1444709667
  • Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 3.7 x 24.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 654,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Vivid characters, devious plotting and buckets of gore are enhanced by his unfamiliar choice of period. Nasty, fun and educational.' (Daily Telegraph on THE TERROR OF CONSTANTINOPLE )

'He knows how to deliver a fast-paced story and his grasp of the period is impressively detailed' (Mail on Sunday on THE TERROR OF CONSTANTINOPLE )

'A rollicking and raunchy read . . . Anyone who enjoys their history with large dollops of action, sex, intrigue and, above all, fun will absolutely love this novel.' (Historical Novels Review on THE TERROR OF CONSTANTINOPLE )

'Fascinating to read, very well written, an intriguing plot and I enjoyed it very much.'

 

(Derek Jacobi on CONSPIRACIES OF ROME )

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Richard Blake is a historian, broadcaster and university lecturer. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter.

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3.0 out of 5 stars deep historical read, but at a slower pace. 21 Jun 2011
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The Sword of Damascus (Aelric) [Hardcover]
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Having read Richard Blakes previous books I knew that it was a book that I had to be in the right frame of mind to read, different authors have different styles.
Your Simon Scarrows, Conn Igguldens and Anthonys Riches type novels whilst containing plenty of history are written in that fast paced action style that many class as Swords and Sandals, or Blood and action. I would put Richard Blake more in the Harry Sidebottom category, Both authors who provide a fantastic rich deep historical read, but at a slower pace. The action is still there its just tempered with a bit more informative history. This is by no means a text book though, as usual for Blake there is plenty of intrigue, the characters are excellently written and the authors passion for his subject period is blatantly obvious.
If you have not read any of this series then I strongly suggest that you go back to the beginning and start there (but that's a personal preference, I hate starting a story part way through)

Mr Blake will remain on my to buy list for future titles, I recommend this for the history lovers and the swords and sandals types...Just be aware its not as pacey as some you read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Aelric conquers old age 15 Sep 2011
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Here's Aelric as an old cleric teaching greek and Latin classes in an old monastery in Britannia, far from the turmoils of civilized world. But suddenly, the monastery is under siege and aelric finds himself once again plunged in the dangers og history. Victorious moslems are thwarted in their drive to conquer constantinople and what's left of the eastern Roman Empire by the formidable weapon calle "Greek Fire". Many factions vie for exacting Aelric's help on the matter, or at least preventing him to give it to others. And a miracolously rejuvenated aelric must again fight one actin against another to save history as we know it. Written in the usual sardonic, if at times bittersweet mood, this book is a worthi addiction to aelric's saga.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Aelric wins again 5 July 2012
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Aelric comes up trumps once more in this fascinating series which combines a boys own joy of adventure and smut, with some pretty decent historical narative and analysis.
Priscus is undoubtedly the heir apparent to all arch villains from Von Stalhein to Moriarty. it is a pitty he does not feature, except in the shadows.
Unlike other reviewers, I thought Sword Of Damascus scampered along at quite a rate of knots. it constantly displays the great talent of Blake for fitting contempory notions into a believable past with both humour and pathos. These do not knock you over the head but instead induce a fundamental trust in the reality and likability of the characters. back stories are strong here which further enhances the sense of immersion into this perilous and overlooked period.
Aeleric is rotten, luxurient and full of himself. I would be too.
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