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Claudius (Hardcover)

by Douglas Jackson (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Press (16 Jul 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0593060628
  • ISBN-13: 978-0593060629
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 15,532 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The year is 43AD ...In Southern England, Caratacus, war chief of the Britons, watches from a hilltop as the scarlet cloaks of the Roman legions spread across his lands like blood. In Rome, Emperor Claudius, newly risen to the imperial throne, dreams of taking his place in history alongside his illustrious forebears Caesar and Augustus. Among the legions marches Rufus, keeper of the Emperor's elephant. War is coming and the united tribes of Britain will make a desperate stand against the might of Rome. The Emperor has a very special place for Rufus and his elephant in the midst of the battle - as a secret weapon to cow the Britons with the visible manifestation of Rome's power. "Claudius" is a masterful telling of one of the greatest stories from Roman history, the conquest of Britain. It is an epic story of ambition, courage, conspiracy, battle and bloodshed, and confirms Douglas Jackson as one of the best historical novelists writing today.


About the Author

Douglas Jackson turned a lifelong fascination for Rome and the Romans into his first novel, Caligula. He was born in Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders and now lives in Bridge of Allan. He is an assistant editor at The Scotsman.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Rivetting good read, 20 Aug 2009
I read Douglas first book Calligula and was gripped from the first chapter. Rufus is a believable and engaging character and I was quickly hooked on his adventures. The second book, Claudius, continues his life in ancient Britain along side the Roman Legions invading Britain, it's gritty and obviously extremely well researched. I settled back, with Rufus and his elephant and enjoyed the adventure immensely. I can only hope that Douglas continues to write his stories and goes from strength to strength. I look forward to his next and hope Rufus will ride again. Good old fashioned escapism.
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5.0 out of 5 stars COMPELLING, 19 Aug 2009
By Mrs. Rhona M. Evans "Rhona" (CRIEFF SCOTLAND) - See all my reviews
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Once I stated to read this book I could not put it down, This is absolutely close to Roman history, you feel you are there. Brilliant.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Douglas Jackson's masterpiece, 31 Jul 2009
By CLCAULFIELD (France) - See all my reviews
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Following Douglas Jackson's "Caligula", "Claudius" is a masterpiece of well researched, historically accurate and compelling story telling. Anybody who has an interest in either Roman history or early Britain will appreciate the insight into a time clouded in mystery. Not only a very good read but informative too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read
I enjoyed Caligula and I consider Claudius a step up even from that. The historical detail is excellent and the battle scenes are vivid and gloriously portrayed. Read more
Published 28 days ago by C. Buchanan

5.0 out of 5 stars Claudius
Very interesting and inciteful book - really felt as if you were one of the characters sat to one side!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun historical
Whilst a secondary novel to the original (Caligula) this offering does look back on the previous novel as we're told about the events by the slave, Rufus. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Gareth Wilson

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