The Death of Kings (Emperor Series, Book 2) Conn Iggulden 9780007437139

The ultimate Rome story

The young Julius Caesar is serving on board a war galley, gaining a fearsome reputation. Then his ship is captured and he is abandoned on the North African coast. After gathering a legion of men powerful enough to gain vengeance on his captors and to suppress an uprising in Greece, he returns to Rome a hero.

At the moment of his triumph, Julius finds he must fight again. A savage rebellion threatens the city, led by a gladiator named Spartacus...

The second instalment in the bestselling Emperor series.

Conn Iggulden is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today. His two number one bestselling series, on Julius Caesar and on the Mongol Khans of Central Asia, describe the founding of the greatest empires of their day. Conn Iggulden lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and their children.

'Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction' Daily Mirror

'A brilliant story - I wish I'd written it. A novel of vivid characters, stunning action and unrelenting pace. It really is a terrific read.'
BERNARD CORNWELL

'The descriptions of combat in the circus, slaves in revolt, skirmishes in Greece, amputations and street fighting are all convincing.'
TLS

'A rich and compelling novel that draws the reader into an extraordinary time and the life of an extraordinary man.'
DAVID GEMMELL