Simon scarrow at his best again simon scarrow is a master of storytelling and riproaring adventures. The book the generals by simon scarrow is an amazing nonfiction story about two brave, ambitious and fearless leaders. With his old friends festus and lupus at his side, and a letter from caesar instructing all who cross his path to help him, he begins his journey. He completed a masters degree at the university of east anglia, and, after working. While all of the books in this series are very brutal in their description of battle scenes, this one is especially strong in this area and isnt a book for the faint of heart. The perfect introduction to roman history and gladiators for young readers great for fans of rick riordans percy jackson and j. The book pick up right from where the last book of this series as they tried to return to rome from their encounter with the pathians. The gladiator is part of simon scarrow s eagle series of books. He completed a masters degree at the university of east anglia after working for the inland revenue, and then went into teaching as a lecturer, firstly at east norfolk sixth form college, then at city college norwich. Simon scarrow is a ukbased author, born in nigeria, and now living in norfolk. Bernard cornwell scarrow manages to summon up all the glory and the gore that characterized life in the roman legions. The actionpacked new novel featuring roman army officers macro and. We see the continuing evolution of cato as a leader and we also see that macro, once the master, now becoming the lieutenant.
Gladiator series by simon scarrow goodreads share book. Marcus is the son of spartacus that was raised by a retired roman soldier and his wife who was spartacuss wife before the rebellion was crushed. Simon scarrow is a british author of historical fiction. The gladiator is the compelling ninth novel in simon scarrow s bestselling eagles of the empire series. Simon scarrow will do for boy gladiators what jk rowling did for boy wizards. Gladiator is the latest of simon scarrow s under the eagle series starring two roman centurions, young cato and his mentor, macro. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Son of spartacus by simon scarrow available from rakuten kobo. While centurions macro and cato are returning to rome from a harrowing campaign against the parthians, their transport shi. Simon completed a master s degree at the university of east anglia after working at the inland revenue, and then went into teaching as a lecturer, firstly at east norfolk sixth form college, then at city college norwich.
Son of spartacus gladiator series by simon scarrow. Their values are very similar to heartland values in the us, the uk and other parts of the english speaking world. He also writes the revolution series and the gladiator ya series. This is the second book in the revolution series and comes after young bloods. Fight for freedom and is the second book in the series. The gladiator eagles of the empire 9 roman legion 9. Simon scarrow is a ukbased author, born in nigeria and now based in norfolk.
Simon scarrow is a popular novelist from the united kingdom, who is best known for his novels based on the historical fiction genre. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read gladiator. He completed a master s degree at the university of east anglia, and, after working at the inland revenue, went into. A roman legion novel roman legend simon scarrow on. Finding themselves shipwrecked on the island of crete after an earthquake, our intrepid heros find themselves struggling for survival and fighting against a slave army led by the gladiator ajax. If viking adventures appeal, they could look at wolf cry by julia golding. The fourth thrilling title in simon scarrow s epic, bestselling gladiator series marcus may be free from the brutal training regime of the gladiators but he will not rest until he finds his mother. The gladiator ebook by simon scarrow 9781468307634. He goes with caesar to crush the rebellion and finds himself torn between his master and his father. He started writing his first novel after finishing his degree and became a teacher. He completed a master s degree at the university of east anglia, and, after working at the inland revenue, went into teaching as a lecturer at city college, norwich. Simon scarrows gripping plot in this is very easy to read. My thanks to the nice people at puffin for sending the book. He got his master s degree from the university of east anglia, then went onto a career as a teacher.
Apr 09, 2014 the gladiator is part of simon scarrow s eagle series of books. Simon scarrow born 3 october 1962 is a british author. The book follows marcus who has been sold into slavery and now finds himself under the command of julius caesar. The gladiator is a 2009 novel isbn 0755327780 by simon scarrow, the ninth book in the eagle series, where we see the return of macro and cato, this time up against a ruthless gladiator in the island of crete after their ship is damaged by a tidal wave on their way to rome. Yet another masterful story of the legions by simon scarrow wellcrafted book incorporating fact and fiction. He has always been interested in writing and his love of history began at school, in particular when he was being taught about the ancient world by his latin and history teachers. Read the gladiator a roman legion novel by simon scarrow available from rakuten kobo. While centurions macro and cato are returning to rome from a harrowing campaign against the parthians, th. Outstanding military history from a relatively new master of the genre.
Perfect for fans of bernard cornwell and conn iggulden. As macro and cato are returning to rome from a harrowing campaign against the parthians, their. Out in paperback 8th may 2014 for nearly ten years, the roman empire has fought ceaselessly to strengthen its hold over britannia. As of december 2019, there are 18 books in the series.
Simon scarrow was born in africa and lived in a number of countries, including hong kong and the bahamas before settling in britain. After a childhood spent travelling the world, he pursued his great love of history as a teacher before becoming a fulltime writer. Meanwhile, his master julius caesar wants marcus to help destroy the bands of. Fight for freedom was written by the author simon scarrow, and it narrates the life story of marcus cornelius primus a 10yearold kid who lived his life in sorrow, guilt, agony, and pain. Through the previous books in the series, we have gotten to like and identify with the protagonists. While centurions macro and cato are returning to rome from a harrowing campaign against the parthians, their transport ship is almost capsized by a tidal wave. Gladiator is a series of historical fiction novels for young adults by simon scarrow set in ancient rome in the years before the fall of the roman republic.
Simon scarrow audio books, best sellers, author bio. Assigned to be caesars nieces bodyguard, hes also being trained to become a gladiator of the future. Simon scarrow s under the eagle series has become a must buy for me and with this story he continues with another invaluable tale. Simon scarrows passion for writing began at an early age. I, personally, liked it but didnt really understand it as i havent read the first two. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Son of spartacus first edition by scarrow, simon isbn. Andrews arena ad 41, rome invader ad 44, britannia praise a new book in simon scarrows series about the roman army is always a joy the times.
Buy gladiator son of spartacus book online at low prices in india. His roman soldier heroes cato and macro made their debut in 2000 in under the eagle, and have subsequently appeared in many bestsellers in the eagles of. The books tell the story of marcus cornelius primus, a young gladiator and street fighter caught up in the dramatic events unfolding as rome descends into civil war and chaos titles in series. He began publishing a new series in 2011 titled gladiator. Simon scarrow is a uk based author, born in nigeria in 1962 he now lives in norfolk. At the same time, caesar shrewdly recognized a chance to invest in a boy who might one day be a gladiator who was popular with the mob, and some of that popularity would rub off on the gladiators owner. So marcus had been bought from the gladiator school, transferred from one master to another like a common beast. Scarrow completed a master s degree at the university of east anglia after working at the inland revenue, and then went into teaching as a lecturer, firstly at east norfolk sixth form college, then at city college norwich. The gladiator is a 2009 novel isbn 0755327780 by simon scarrow, the ninth book in the eagle series, where we see the return of macro and cato, this time. It takes place on an island near italy and is part of a slave revolt. Feb 04, 2010 buy the gladiator eagles of the empire 9 roman legion 9 first printing of this edition by simon scarrow isbn. My favorite part in the book is napoleons campaign in italy and how he wa.
Authors similar to simon scarrow goodreads share book. The books tell the story of marcus cornelius primus, a young gladiator and street fighter caught up in the dramatic events unfolding as rome descends into civil war and chaos. This nineth book was very good and full of mystery. Till date, he has written a total of 5 novel series and the most notable novel series written by him is the eagle series. The fourth thrilling title in simon scarrow s more. The gladiator eagles of the empire, book 9 by simon scarrow. The gladiator eagles of the empire, book 9 by simon scarrow book cover. Simon scarrow was born in nigeria, africa and lived in a number of countries, including hong kong and the bahamas, before settling in britain. They might also enjoy michael fords series about spartans. Free from slavery, marcus is determined to find and save his kidnapped mother.
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