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Warrior of Rome II: King of Kings (Warrior of Rome 2) (Hardcover)

by Harry Sidebottom (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Michael Joseph (9 Jul 2009)
  • ISBN-10: 0718153316
  • ISBN-13: 978-0718153311
  • Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 15.6 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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`Sidebottom's prose blazes with searing scholarship' --The Times


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`A well-constructed, well-paced and gripping account'
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Book two follows in the same vein as book one - A detailled, authentic read, 20 Oct 2009
By J. Cooper (Sheffield, England) - See all my reviews
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This was a very rewarding read and a great second book which maintains the high standard set by the initial book `Fire in the East'.

Its educational quality is superb and the intricate level of detail that the author has incorporated into the story is outstanding. You will certainly learn more about Roman life, customs and etiquette as you progress through the book. The text contains frequent Latin words and phrases which will require you to break from the story in order to consult the glossary at the back of the book. Readers of the first book will realise that this is now firmly established as part of the author's writing technique and helps to craft a more authentic read.

Ballista's career and association with the Emperor Valerian alternates between periods of favour and near disgrace. It is these periods of near disgrace that see Ballista being handed some of the less honourable positions which result in the northern barbarian's involvement in dangerous and dramatic events.

This is a more detailed and perhaps slower paced read than Scarrow's Roman series, but that does not detract from the quality and enjoyment you will experience by reading this book. Scarrow's series is ideal when you are in the need of an action packed book which is swift to read. Harry Sidebottom's books are superb reading material for those interested in the Roman Empire who desire more detail and are prepared to allow the book time to achieve its full potential.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The story continues, 18 Aug 2009
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As an enthusiastic reader of historical novels from the Roman to Saxon periods, I rated the first book in the Warrior of Rome series highly, particularly given that it was the work of a new author. Although the book was self contained, it left the prospect of more, and this second book by Harry Sidebottom, King of Kings, largely fulfills this promise. The political and military background to this tempestuous period of history is further developed, as are those characters, family and staff, who move through the story with our hero Ballista. If that is what he is. There is action, political intrigue and a feeling that we are all pawns in a game of declining empire played by others above our heads. My only criticism is that the author becomes too engaged with displaying his knowledge of the details of Roman life and administration, which to some extent detracts from the pace of the book. But when you put it down at the end there is no doubt you will want more.
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17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars What a change, 22 Jul 2009
Warrior of Rome II: King of Kings (Warrior of Rome 2)

After reading the first book in this series I was not going to bother with this one. However, the author must have read the reviews of his last book as Ballista has become a 'human', the story line is so much better and not a lecture on roman fighting tactics. Ballista as usual meets everything that happens to him 'full on', but he is human, he shows this in his attitude to his wife and children as well as his friends. This book kept me interested right up to the last page - roll on the third book which is obviously going to be written.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Really enjoyed it even better than his first book in the series, hope he continues with same characters. Thanks
Published 18 days ago by S. Moore

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read, as good as the 1st one , roll on the next installment
I really enjoyed this, the continuing story of Ballista. This one is a lot more political and a big part of the story is taken up with 'who's in, who's out' at the Imperial Court... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gets better
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Published 1 month ago by Ronald Turnbull

4.0 out of 5 stars must read
excellent second offering from Mr. Sidebottom, can not wait for the third and final part.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another thrilling read
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First of all I'd like to say that I generally don't post negative reviews as everybody is different. Read more
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This book is as good if not better than the 1st and I can't wait for the next in the sequence!
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