- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Headline (7 Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755327748
- ISBN-13: 978-0755327744
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 22,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Simon Scarrow has developed a strong following... a former ancient history lecturer who knows his stuff, and brings the ancient world back to life with verve and plenty of action.' -- Brisbane News
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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It must be hard for a writer of a series to keep the standard up from one book to the next, yet alone improve it. But that's what Scarrow has achieved with this magnificent series of books. The Eagle in the Sand is set in the Roman province of Judaea, some years after THE crucifixion. The land is torn by civil strife and savage terrorist attacks, while the hapless Roman garrison struggles to keep a lid on it all - so not a million miles from today's Iraq in fact. And it's this shimmering between the two historical periods that makes the book rather more intelligent and thoughtful than most other historical fiction novels. That's not to say that Scarrow has dropped action and replaced it with speculation. Eagle in the Sands is as exciting and action packed as the pervious novels, I just don't know how he manages to combine the two aspects so effectively. But it works.
Macro and Cato arrive in the middle of this mess with orders to take command of a desert fort on the very fringe of the empire. Their task is to put down a local rebellion led by one of the followers of a certain nationalist rebel executed at the time of Pilate. This latest rebellion is being aided by the Parthians as part of the great game being played out between their empire and Rome to dominate the east.
A tough mission, and as ever a dangerous one. Macro and Cato are as engaging as ever and the setting is described so finely that you'll break out in a sweat as they trek through the desert, visit Petra and have a final showdown in the blood red sand dunes of Rhum.
So then, here I am stuck with waiting another year before the next book comes out... sigh.
Macro and Cato arrive in the middle of this mess with orders to take command of a desert fort on the very fringe of the empire. Their task is to put down a local rebellion led by one of the followers of a certain nationalist rebel executed at the time of Pilate. This latest rebellion is being aided by the Parthians as part of the great game being played out between their empire and Rome to dominate the east.
A tough mission, and as ever a dangerous one. Macro and Cato are as engaging as ever and the setting is described so finely that you'll break out in a sweat as they trek through the desert, visit Petra and have a final showdown in the blood red sand dunes of Rhum.
So then, here I am stuck with waiting another year before the next book comes out... sigh.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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BRIEF STORY DETAILS - SLIGHT SPOILERS.
Out of cold, wet Britain at last, Cato and Macro and their Second Legion are stationed on the Empire's eastern frontier in Syria but the Legion is exhausted and corruption is rife.
Local tribesmen led by Bannus revolt, threatening the security of the empire but the Legion is not fit enough to fight.
SAFE READING _ NO SPOILERS
I have read all the "Eagle" series in order, followed the careers of Cato and Macro with great interest and eagerly await the already pre-ordered "Praetorian".
Not the heights of Literature (nor pretending to be), but well-written nevertheless, the series is filled with his great depth of knowledge, enthusiasm for and interest in the Romans.
Cunningly peopled with all the names from our history lessons - Vespasian, Cladius, Caratacus, Boudica - and the Roman campaigns to extend the Empire but centred on two Roman soldiers who become unlikely close friends, Macro and Cato, their careers and friendship carries the stories along. Following them closely allows the intimate details of human life to be in the forefront while the everyday lives of Roman soldiers and the political intrigues of the Roman Empire provide the backdrop.
PS I found it helpful to have a one-page list of Roman army ranks, which I used as a bookmark, and I had the odd glance at ancient maps (not mine I hasten to add!).
Out of cold, wet Britain at last, Cato and Macro and their Second Legion are stationed on the Empire's eastern frontier in Syria but the Legion is exhausted and corruption is rife.
Local tribesmen led by Bannus revolt, threatening the security of the empire but the Legion is not fit enough to fight.
SAFE READING _ NO SPOILERS
I have read all the "Eagle" series in order, followed the careers of Cato and Macro with great interest and eagerly await the already pre-ordered "Praetorian".
Not the heights of Literature (nor pretending to be), but well-written nevertheless, the series is filled with his great depth of knowledge, enthusiasm for and interest in the Romans.
Cunningly peopled with all the names from our history lessons - Vespasian, Cladius, Caratacus, Boudica - and the Roman campaigns to extend the Empire but centred on two Roman soldiers who become unlikely close friends, Macro and Cato, their careers and friendship carries the stories along. Following them closely allows the intimate details of human life to be in the forefront while the everyday lives of Roman soldiers and the political intrigues of the Roman Empire provide the backdrop.
PS I found it helpful to have a one-page list of Roman army ranks, which I used as a bookmark, and I had the odd glance at ancient maps (not mine I hasten to add!).
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Any fan of the Eagle Series will love this book!
It's fast paced, rip roaring ride around Judea. It must be one of the funniest of the series too, i couldnt finish it quick enough!
And for anyone who hasnt read Simons Eagle's all i can say is....why not!!!!
for any reader who likes historical fiction, read this series. you'll not regret it!
It's fast paced, rip roaring ride around Judea. It must be one of the funniest of the series too, i couldnt finish it quick enough!
And for anyone who hasnt read Simons Eagle's all i can say is....why not!!!!
for any reader who likes historical fiction, read this series. you'll not regret it!
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The Eagle in the sand
I am reading the entire series by Simon Scarrow of the Roman legion and the exploits of the two main characters, Macro and Cato. This is an enjoyable and descriptive read. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Arks
O dear -what a mistake to make
O dear Simon Scarrow has deserted Historical accuracy for second rate theological speculation.Taking his hero to Roman Syria was a really bad mistake as he then ruined the series... Read more
Published 5 months ago by guyjfp
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simon scarrow knows how to capture your imagination. the two centurions cato and macro are the main characters in this series. Read more
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The early novels in this series had an enthusiasm to them that is utterly lacking in this latest installment. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Horse to water
Simon Scarrow- another adventure.
This disappointed me since it seemed clear that unnecessary and unattractive liberties were taken with the Christian story to please a member of another Faith, who is a fan of the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by catlover1
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I am hooked on the Eagle series and reading in chronological order have arrived at Eagle in the Sand.
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Published 15 months ago by Catophile
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i bought the whole collection for my mum for Christmas :) she loves it plus it turned up on time all very well packaged as usual from amazing :)
Published 17 months ago by rich
The Eagle in the Sand
I hadn't read the first books in the series, and found the first few chapters a bit wordy, but once the action started I enjoyed Simon Scarrow's writing. Read more
Published 23 months ago by D. Cozens
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The eagle in the sand is book number seven , in Simon Scarrow's eagle series.
After the previous events, Macro and Cato have been sent out to judea , on a mission to win... Read more
After the previous events, Macro and Cato have been sent out to judea , on a mission to win... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Luke Thrower
True Grit (sorry!)
Yet again, Simon Scarrow hits the mark with his narrative, wrapping up the mass of historical information into an exciting, easily digested read. Excellent!
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