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"The Forgotten Legion marches again. On an epic scale, Ben Kane vividly captures the heat and the dust, and the despair of the survivors of a defeated Roman army now forced to fight for their savage captors in the barbarous lands of the east. Three men with nothing left to live for but each other and the memories of a life they fear they will never return to. Tarquinius, Romulus and Brennus battle for their very existence in the face of impossible odds while, back in Rome, Romulus's sister Fabiola is threatened by the same political forces that threaten to destroy the Republic. The Silver Eagle is an utterly engrossing combination of historical fact and believable fiction that draws the reader in and holds his interest to the last page."
-- Douglas Jackson, author of Caligula
"From the Hardcover edition."
-- Douglas Jackson, author of Caligula
"From the Hardcover edition."
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"The Forgotten Legion marches again. On an epic scale, Ben Kane vividly captures the heat and the dust, and the despair of the survivors of a defeated Roman army now forced to fight for their savage captors in the barbarous lands of the east. Three men with nothing left to live for but each other and the memories of a life they fear they will never return to. Tarquinius, Romulus and Brennus battle for their very existence in the face of impossible odds while, back in Rome, Romulus's sister Fabiola is threatened by the same political forces that threaten to destroy the Republic. The Silver Eagle is an utterly engrossing combination of historical fact and believable fiction that draws the reader in and holds his interest to the last page."
-- Douglas Jackson, author of Caligula
"From the Hardcover edition." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
-- Douglas Jackson, author of Caligula
"From the Hardcover edition." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I qualify my review by saying I haven't read Iggulden, Scarrow et al, so I came to this series with no benchmark in the genre. The closest my usual interest gets is in reading military history, where my bias lies in accounts of the experiences of the foot soldiers, and that aspect is what drew me in to this excellent series.
Where the Forgotten Legion introduces the characters and plot, from the sweat and dust of the arena to the intrigues of the brothel - the Silver Eagle picks up where the action left off and brings it to another level. The action is relentless and it's scope is epic, blending the wars and politics of the Republic to adventures at the edges of the known world. The characters develop well as the twins mature and become more world-wise and Tarquinius is more dark and ambiguous. This book has been greatly enhanced by the addition of a very informative glossary.
The bottom line for me is that I'm hooked and can't wait to find out what happens next - the mark of a great book.
Where the Forgotten Legion introduces the characters and plot, from the sweat and dust of the arena to the intrigues of the brothel - the Silver Eagle picks up where the action left off and brings it to another level. The action is relentless and it's scope is epic, blending the wars and politics of the Republic to adventures at the edges of the known world. The characters develop well as the twins mature and become more world-wise and Tarquinius is more dark and ambiguous. This book has been greatly enhanced by the addition of a very informative glossary.
The bottom line for me is that I'm hooked and can't wait to find out what happens next - the mark of a great book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have taken a long while to get round to this, it's been in my reading pile for a couple of years. I very much enjoyed the first one but for some reason this kept being pushed to the back of the pile, along with the follow up which is also in there. Well that was my mistake, because this is good stuff.
Following on from The Forgotten Legion (captured Legionaries being forced to fight for the Parthians) we find the soldiers far out to the East protecting the Parthian borders against the likes of the Scythians (nomadic tribesmen). The focus is on Romulus a Roman, Brennus a massive Gaul and Tarquinius a soothsayer. Mistrusted by their Parthian masters and some of their fellow Legionaries, the trio are desperate to get home and hope that Tarquinius's visions will keep them alive and help them realise their destinies.
Back in Rome, Romulus's sister Fabiola is the lover of Brutus who is away in Gaul with Caesar at a time where violent gangs are running wild in Rome and the Roman empire itself is on the edge of anarchy.
The best historical fiction does not just place characters in an era, but involves them in significant events of the time and has peripheral characters we will recognise. Ben Kane has done the research to provide a real and vibrant background to his story. The balance of the battles out in the East and the politics of Rome is an interesting one and although on one or two occasions the author does build up an interest in characters, only to then discard them, the story remains interesting and unpredictable.
I enjoyed it and am surprised at some criticism in other reviews, this is a good follow up to The Forgotten Legion and Ben Kane continues to be an author to watch.
Following on from The Forgotten Legion (captured Legionaries being forced to fight for the Parthians) we find the soldiers far out to the East protecting the Parthian borders against the likes of the Scythians (nomadic tribesmen). The focus is on Romulus a Roman, Brennus a massive Gaul and Tarquinius a soothsayer. Mistrusted by their Parthian masters and some of their fellow Legionaries, the trio are desperate to get home and hope that Tarquinius's visions will keep them alive and help them realise their destinies.
Back in Rome, Romulus's sister Fabiola is the lover of Brutus who is away in Gaul with Caesar at a time where violent gangs are running wild in Rome and the Roman empire itself is on the edge of anarchy.
The best historical fiction does not just place characters in an era, but involves them in significant events of the time and has peripheral characters we will recognise. Ben Kane has done the research to provide a real and vibrant background to his story. The balance of the battles out in the East and the politics of Rome is an interesting one and although on one or two occasions the author does build up an interest in characters, only to then discard them, the story remains interesting and unpredictable.
I enjoyed it and am surprised at some criticism in other reviews, this is a good follow up to The Forgotten Legion and Ben Kane continues to be an author to watch.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought the Forgotten Legion on e-book and read it on holiday-I enjoyed it . The Silver Eagle is also enjoyable but the slight element of mysticism in the first book has now been somewhat overplayed-several characters now have visions of the future .I would prefer Ben Kane to stick more to gritty historical fiction-but that is just a personal opinion (I will still buy the next one !)
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A SPLENDID TAIL NOT TO BE MISSED BY LOVERS OF ANCIENT
HISTORCAL FICTION WELL WRITEN KEEPS YOU GRIPED THROUGHOUT A PLEASURE TO READ THANKS BEN KANE
HISTORCAL FICTION WELL WRITEN KEEPS YOU GRIPED THROUGHOUT A PLEASURE TO READ THANKS BEN KANE
Published 26 days ago by SCORPIO
too long and too many unresolved cliffhangers
When I passed Higher English we had to learn the art of the precis. Ben Kane has clearly never done so. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Katie Wightman
Silver Eagle
This book is the second in a series of 3 and follows on well from the previous novel. You won't be disappointed if you enjoyed the first instalment.
Published 1 month ago by Paul Eddleston
Ignore the One-star Trolls - This is a top-notch read...
I've decided that every time I see a so-called review which appears to be the work of some sad Troll, I'm going to make sure I post a 5 star review to restore some balance to the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mike Mac
Been here before
2nd book in the series, and for me possibly the last. If I hadn't read Harry Sidebottoms "roman series" that I probably would have enjoyed these
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Published 3 months ago by Ben
the forgotten legion chronicles
PICKED THE FIRST EPISODE OF "THE FORGOTTEN LEGION" UP IN EGYPT ON HOLIDAY. COULDN'T WAIT TO PURCHASE THE OTHER TWO. HAVE JUST COMPLETED READING THE THREE BOOKS IN THE TRILOGY. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ARTHUR BAINES
Tremendous read
I have this on my Kindle, and it is a great story, though obviously you should read part one first! Faction about Rome is all the rage, and though the Legions were, generally ,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dr. John Lalor
A thoroughly rivetting read
The Forgotten Legion series is one of the strongest series set in ancient Rome that has been produced to date. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SJATurney
Mid Book
Great 2nd part of the 3 book series, well worth the purchase price, as usual the prompt delivery via Amazon can be expected! Read more
Published 6 months ago by kenny hulse
How many ambushes can you fit in one book?
Not very good, just leaps from one ambush to the next. You just know what's coming. A poor sequel, won't bother with No3
Published 6 months ago by Mr. M. C. Pattinson
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