- Paperback: 640 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; New e. edition (Dec 1985)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140319174
- ISBN-13: 978-0140319170
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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This trilogy contains Rosemary Sutcliff's prizewinning novels set in Roman Britain - "The Eagle of the Ninth", "The Silver Branch" and "The Lantern Bearers".
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book incorporates three separate novels in its plot, and all three are to a small extent related; the heroes of the second novel are the descendants of the heroes of the first novel, etc. The plots off all three novels are set in the roman province of Britain, and the book is arranged in stages - the first novel is set in a time when Britain was freshly conquered by roman legions, and was full of plans, hopes and dreams. The second novel is in the mid-stage of development, the turning point-the roman order starts to collapse and Saxons are beginning to take the lands back. The last novel is set at the end of the roman period in Britain, and the legions have already abandoned the province that is left vulnerable to raids of Saxons. The British are left all alone to defend against the barbaric tribes.
All the characters featuring throughout the book are very interesting people, and it is very enjoyable to learn about their ways of life, their travels, their misfortunes and how they deal with them. All three plots are very gripping, and are full of unexpected surprises and mysteries; the historical details are accurate and are very interesting. This book is very enjoyable, and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the roman culture and history.
All the characters featuring throughout the book are very interesting people, and it is very enjoyable to learn about their ways of life, their travels, their misfortunes and how they deal with them. All three plots are very gripping, and are full of unexpected surprises and mysteries; the historical details are accurate and are very interesting. This book is very enjoyable, and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the roman culture and history.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Roman Britain trilogy of novels by Rosemary Sutcliff
THE EAGLE OF THE NINTH 1954
THE SILVER BRANCH 1957
THE LANTERN BEARERS 1959
There can be very few school boys of the 1950's who had not read and enjoyed the historical novels of Rosemary Sutcliff. For myself, The Eagle of the Ninth was probably my first introduction to the historical novel and the book that hooked me onto the genre for life.
The release of the new film `The Eagle' has triggered a new world wide interest in Rosemary Sutcliff's Roman books with new editions in the bookshops and a belated re-release of the BBC Radio drama on CD. The big surprise is probably that the film industry has not previously used these novels as the basis for a movie. At the time of writing I have purchased the film but have not viewed it, I did however, decide to re-visit the books and was surprised to find that it was almost twenty years since I last read them. They were still as enjoyable as I remembered.
THE EAGLE OF THE NINTH follows the adventures of a young Roman soldier who is determined to discover the truth about the disappearance of his father, the legion eagle standard and the 4000 soldiers of the Ninth Legion who marched into Ultima Thule (present day Scotland or Alba) never to be seen of heard of again.
My personal favourite of the three Roman Britain novels, the story is well crafted, exciting and the historical background and locations realistic and generally accurate.
THE SILVER BRANCH skips forward to the year AD 286. The Roman Empire was under threat. Over the next few years Roman Britain would indulge in a spectacular rebellion led by the extraordinary Carausius who became the first British emperor in history. Carausius was determined to restore Rome - in Britain, and enlists two young Legionary Officers, Flavius and Justin, as secret agents.
THE LANTERN BEARERS move further forward in time to the final exit of the Roman armies from Britain which is in turmoil as the Romano-Celtic tribes battle for supremacy and against the threat of Saxon invasion. The central character is a British born Roman officer who has to decide if his loyalties are with far away Rome or the land of his birth.
Ms. Sutcliff's Arthurian novel SWORD AT SUNSET is a continuation of the post-Roman saga although not generally grouped with the other three.
If you have not yet sampled Ms Sutcliff's works do not be put off by the fact that most are catalogued as juvenile or teenage reading, the writing style is of the quality that transcends age groups and is equally gripping for youngsters and adults alike' in fact most public libraries now shelve her works in both adult and children's sections.Strangely, although the style does not vary considerably The Lantern Bearers and Sword at Sunset were originally published as adult reading.
THE EAGLE OF THE NINTH 1954
THE SILVER BRANCH 1957
THE LANTERN BEARERS 1959
There can be very few school boys of the 1950's who had not read and enjoyed the historical novels of Rosemary Sutcliff. For myself, The Eagle of the Ninth was probably my first introduction to the historical novel and the book that hooked me onto the genre for life.
The release of the new film `The Eagle' has triggered a new world wide interest in Rosemary Sutcliff's Roman books with new editions in the bookshops and a belated re-release of the BBC Radio drama on CD. The big surprise is probably that the film industry has not previously used these novels as the basis for a movie. At the time of writing I have purchased the film but have not viewed it, I did however, decide to re-visit the books and was surprised to find that it was almost twenty years since I last read them. They were still as enjoyable as I remembered.
THE EAGLE OF THE NINTH follows the adventures of a young Roman soldier who is determined to discover the truth about the disappearance of his father, the legion eagle standard and the 4000 soldiers of the Ninth Legion who marched into Ultima Thule (present day Scotland or Alba) never to be seen of heard of again.
My personal favourite of the three Roman Britain novels, the story is well crafted, exciting and the historical background and locations realistic and generally accurate.
THE SILVER BRANCH skips forward to the year AD 286. The Roman Empire was under threat. Over the next few years Roman Britain would indulge in a spectacular rebellion led by the extraordinary Carausius who became the first British emperor in history. Carausius was determined to restore Rome - in Britain, and enlists two young Legionary Officers, Flavius and Justin, as secret agents.
THE LANTERN BEARERS move further forward in time to the final exit of the Roman armies from Britain which is in turmoil as the Romano-Celtic tribes battle for supremacy and against the threat of Saxon invasion. The central character is a British born Roman officer who has to decide if his loyalties are with far away Rome or the land of his birth.
Ms. Sutcliff's Arthurian novel SWORD AT SUNSET is a continuation of the post-Roman saga although not generally grouped with the other three.
If you have not yet sampled Ms Sutcliff's works do not be put off by the fact that most are catalogued as juvenile or teenage reading, the writing style is of the quality that transcends age groups and is equally gripping for youngsters and adults alike' in fact most public libraries now shelve her works in both adult and children's sections.Strangely, although the style does not vary considerably The Lantern Bearers and Sword at Sunset were originally published as adult reading.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having the three Aquila family novels of Roman Britian to read within one cover is the best way to own these three glorious books. I love them all as much now as I did when young, and they have appeal for all ages. That emerald ring is passed on from father to son down the centuries and subtly links the generations, and also appears in Sword at Sunset which is rightly published separately, because the Aquilas are not the main focus of that story. The Aquila line in Britain begins with the loss of the Ninth Legion in the first story - Eagle of the Ninth. This must be about the time of Hadrian or just after - 117-138 AD. It continues in The Silver Branch at the time of Carausius who was assassinated in 293 AD, and goes on in The Lantern Bearers when Vortigern was High King in the mid 400s AD.
The events of these times in history provide powerful plots full of adventure that built legends. See the reviews on the individual novels for more detail - but I can't recommend the presentation of them as a trilogy highly enough.
The events of these times in history provide powerful plots full of adventure that built legends. See the reviews on the individual novels for more detail - but I can't recommend the presentation of them as a trilogy highly enough.
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