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The Blood of Gods - A Novel of Rome
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
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- Type
- Novel
- Title
- The Blood of Gods
- Subjects
- History & Military
- ISBN
- 9780385343077
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385343078
ISBN-13
9780385343077
eBay Product ID (ePID)
143622577
Product Key Features
Book Title
Blood of Gods : a Novel of Rome
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
War & Military, Historical, Action & Adventure
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Emperor Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
21.7 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Praise for Conn Iggulden's Empire series "Dramatic historical fiction to keep adults turning pages like enthralled kids . . . [Iggulden] is a grand storyteller. . . . A spirited, entertaining read."- USA Today "Exhilarating . . . Words like 'brilliant,' 'sumptuous' and 'enchanting' jostle to be used, but scarcely convey the way Iggulden brings the schoolbook tale to life, or the compelling depictions of battle, treachery and everyday detail in a precarious world well lost but vividly re-created."- Los Angeles Times "What Robert Graves did for Claudius, Conn Iggulden now does for the most famous Roman emperor of them all-Julius Caesar."-William Bernhardt, author of Criminal Intent "[Iggulden] excels at describing battle scenes both small-scale and epic."- The Seattle Times "Utterly marvelous . . . Solid research and a real knack for character development bring [Julius Caesar] to life in a truly magical, electrifying way."- The Telegram (St. John's, Newfoundland) "[Iggulden's] expert plotting, supple prose and fast-paced action will keep readers riveted."- Publishers Weekly "Vivid characters, stunning action, and unrelenting pace."-Bernard Cornwell, author of 1356 "Epics don't come any better than this."- Evening Echo (Cork, Ireland), Praise for The Blood of Gods "The seasoned Iggulden adeptly brings all the intrigue and action of the era vividly to life, maintaining a historically authentic backdrop as he fictionalizes Octavian's evolution from callow youth to Augustus, the bold and fearless architect of a new chapter in Roman history."-- Booklist "Iggulden does fine work in his deft character studies of the principals and their various motives for alternately stirring up civil war or defending a new empire in the borning. . . . With such strong and willful people, you just know a clash is inevitable--and the best parts of this good novel are those of fierce battles such as Philippi, in scenes of 'oil and splinters and floating bodies.' Well-paced and well-written . . . better than much historical fiction about the ancient world."-- Kirkus Reviews "Iggulden plunges you into the full fury of the action and leaves you gasping for more." -- The Northern Echo (UK) "[A] clever and convincing narrative." -- The Sunday Times (UK) Praise for Conn Iggulden's Empire series "Dramatic historical fiction to keep adults turning pages like enthralled kids . . . [Iggulden] is a grand storyteller. . . . A spirited, entertaining read." -- USA Today "Exhilarating . . . Words like 'brilliant,' 'sumptuous' and 'enchanting' jostle to be used, but scarcely convey the way Iggulden brings the schoolbook tale to life, or the compelling depictions of battle, treachery and everyday detail in a precarious world well lost but vividly re-created." -- Los Angeles Times "What Robert Graves did for Claudius, Conn Iggulden now does for the most famous Roman emperor of them all--Julius Caesar." --William Bernhardt, author of Criminal Intent "[Iggulden] excels at describing battle scenes both small-scale and epic." -- The Seattle Times "Utterly marvelous . . . Solid research and a real knack for character development bring [Julius Caesar] to life in a truly magical, electrifying way." -- The Telegram (St. John's, Newfoundland) "[Iggulden's] expert plotting, supple prose and fast-paced action will keep readers riveted." -- Publishers Weekly "Vivid characters, stunning action, and unrelenting pace." --Bernard Cornwell, author of 1356 "Epics don't come any better than this." -- Evening Echo (Cork, Ireland), Advance praise for The Blood of the Gods "The seasoned Iggulden adeptly brings all the intrigue and action of the era vividly to life, maintaining a historically authentic backdrop as he fictionalizes Octavian's evolution from callow youth to Augustus, the bold and fearless architect of a new chapter in Roman history."-- Booklist "Iggulden does fine work in his deft character studies of the principals and their various motives for alternately stirring up civil war or defending a new empire in the borning. . . . With such strong and willful people, you just know a clash is inevitable--and the best parts of this good novel are those of fierce battles such as Philippi, in scenes of 'oil and splinters and floating bodies.' Well-paced and well-written . . . better than much historical fiction about the ancient world."-- Kirkus Reviews "Iggulden plunges you into the full fury of the action and leaves you gasping for more." -- The Northern Echo (UK) "[A] clever and convincing narrative." -- The Sunday Times (UK) Praise for Conn Iggulden's Empire series "Dramatic historical fiction to keep adults turning pages like enthralled kids . . . [Iggulden] is a grand storyteller. . . . A spirited, entertaining read." -- USA Today "Exhilarating . . . Words like 'brilliant,' 'sumptuous' and 'enchanting' jostle to be used, but scarcely convey the way Iggulden brings the schoolbook tale to life, or the compelling depictions of battle, treachery and everyday detail in a precarious world well lost but vividly re-created." -- Los Angeles Times "What Robert Graves did for Claudius, Conn Iggulden now does for the most famous Roman emperor of them all--Julius Caesar." --William Bernhardt, author of Criminal Intent "[Iggulden] excels at describing battle scenes both small-scale and epic." -- The Seattle Times "Utterly marvelous . . . Solid research and a real knack for character development bring [Julius Caesar] to life in a truly magical, electrifying way." -- The Telegram (St. John's, Newfoundland) "[Iggulden's] expert plotting, supple prose and fast-paced action will keep readers riveted." -- Publishers Weekly "Vivid characters, stunning action, and unrelenting pace." --Bernard Cornwell, author of 1356 "Epics don't come any better than this." -- Evening Echo (Cork, Ireland), Advance praise for The Blood of the Gods "The seasoned Iggulden adeptly brings all the intrigue and action of the era vividly to life, maintaining a historically authentic backdrop as he fictionalizes Octavian's evolution from callow youth to Augustus, the bold and fearless architect of a new chapter in Roman history."-- Booklist "Iggulden does fine work in his deft character studies of the principals and their various motives for alternately stirring up civil war or defending a new empire in the borning. . . . With such strong and willful people, you just know a clash is inevitable--and the best parts of this good novel are those of fierce battles such as Philippi, in scenes of 'oil and splinters and floating bodies.' Well-paced and well-written . . . better than much historical fiction about the ancient world."-- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Conn Iggulden's Empire series "Dramatic historical fiction to keep adults turning pages like enthralled kids . . . [Iggulden] is a grand storyteller. . . . A spirited, entertaining read."-- USA Today "Exhilarating . . . Words like 'brilliant,' 'sumptuous' and 'enchanting' jostle to be used, but scarcely convey the way Iggulden brings the schoolbook tale to life, or the compelling depictions of battle, treachery and everyday detail in a precarious world well lost but vividly re-created."-- Los Angeles Times "What Robert Graves did for Claudius, Conn Iggulden now does for the most famous Roman emperor of them all--Julius Caesar."--William Bernhardt, author of Criminal Intent "[Iggulden] excels at describing battle scenes both small-scale and epic."-- The Seattle Times "Utterly marvelous . . . Solid research and a real knack for character development bring [Julius Caesar] to life in a truly magical, electrifying way."-- The Telegram (St. John's, Newfoundland) "[Iggulden's] expert plotting, supple prose and fast-paced action will keep readers riveted."-- Publishers Weekly "Vivid characters, stunning action, and unrelenting pace."--Bernard Cornwell, author of 1356 "Epics don't come any better than this."-- Evening Echo (Cork, Ireland)
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
5
Dewey Decimal
823.92
Synopsis
One of history's most notorious assassinations sets the stage for a riveting tale of political intrigue, epic battle, and righteous retribution in a new novel of ancient Rome from #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Conn Iggulden. THE BLOOD OF GODS Julius Caesar has been cut down. His blood stains the hands of a cabal of bold conspirators, led by famed general Marcus Brutus--whom Caesar once called a friend. Have these self-proclaimed liberators bravely slain a power-mad tyrant or brutally murdered the beloved Father of Rome? Hailed as heroes by a complicit Senate and granted amnesty, the killers eagerly turn toward plotting the empire's future under their control. But Caesar's death does not rest easily with all of Rome. For two men whose bonds of friendship, family, and fidelity to the emperor are unbreakable, the shocking assassination is nothing less than treason. And those responsible must pay with their lives. Through countless battles and years of peace, Marc Antony has wielded a sword and raised a cup at Caesar's side. Now, in the wake of the cold-blooded coup, he is powerless against the political might of Brutus and his treacherous senators. Yet with no weapons other than eloquence and outrage, Antony will turn the tide of public opinion and spark a rebellion that will set the streets of Rome ablaze. At the same time, Gaius Octavian, adopted son and chosen heir of Caesar, has gained wealth and influence beyond imagining. But the soul-deep wound of his father's death will never be healed by gold or power. He will rest only with the blood of the killers on his blade. Drawn together by their common cause, Antony and Octavian marshal their forces into an avenging army on a mission to reunite all that Caesar's fall has torn asunder. Even as his cohorts flee for their lives--or fall prey to vigilantes--a defiant Brutus vows never to relinquish what his ruthless ambition has won him. As opposing legions join in mortal combat, the destiny of Rome will turn on which of their commanders is the mightiest and most cunning. Marking the author's triumphant return to the setting of his celebrated Emperor""series, "The Blood of Gods "unfolds with unmatched power, electric with the high-adventure storytelling, captivating historical detail, and stirring battle scenes for which Conn Iggulden is renowned. Praise for "The Blood of Gods" "The seasoned Iggulden adeptly brings all the intrigue and action of the era vividly to life, maintaining a historically authentic backdrop as he fictionalizes Octavian's evolution from callow youth to Augustus, the bold and fearless architect of a new chapter in Roman history."--"Booklist" "Iggulden does fine work in his deft character studies of the principals and their various motives for alternately stirring up civil war or defending a new empire in the borning. . . . With such strong and willful people, you just know a clash is inevitable--and the best parts of this good novel are those of fierce battles such as Philippi, in scenes of 'oil and splinters and floating bodies.' Well-paced and well-written . . . better than much historical fiction about the ancient world."--"Kirkus Reviews" "Iggulden plunges you into the full fury of the action and leaves you gasping for more."--"The Northern Echo" (UK) " A] clever and convincing narrative."--"The Sunday Times" (UK), One of history's most notorious assassinations sets the stage for a riveting tale of political intrigue, epic battle, and righteous retribution in a new novel of ancient Rome from #1 New York Times bestselling author Conn Iggulden. THE BLOOD OF GODS Julius Caesar has been cut down. His blood stains the hands of a cabal of bold conspirators, led by famed general Marcus Brutus--whom Caesar once called a friend. Have these self-proclaimed liberators bravely slain a power-mad tyrant or brutally murdered the beloved Father of Rome? Hailed as heroes by a complicit Senate and granted amnesty, the killers eagerly turn toward plotting the empire's future under their control. But Caesar's death does not rest easily with all of Rome. For two men whose bonds of friendship, family, and fidelity to the emperor are unbreakable, the shocking assassination is nothing less than treason. And those responsible must pay with their lives. Through countless battles and years of peace, Marc Antony has wielded a sword and raised a cup at Caesar's side. Now, in the wake of the cold-blooded coup, he is powerless against the political might of Brutus and his treacherous senators. Yet with no weapons other than eloquence and outrage, Antony will turn the tide of public opinion and spark a rebellion that will set the streets of Rome ablaze. At the same time, Gaius Octavian, adopted son and chosen heir of Caesar, has gained wealth and influence beyond imagining. But the soul-deep wound of his father's death will never be healed by gold or power. He will rest only with the blood of the killers on his blade. Drawn together by their common cause, Antony and Octavian marshal their forces into an avenging army on a mission to reunite all that Caesar's fall has torn asunder. Even as his cohorts flee for their lives--or fall prey to vigilantes--a defiant Brutus vows never to relinquish what his ruthless ambition has won him. As opposing legions join in mortal combat, the destiny of Rome will turn on which of their commanders is the mightiest and most cunning. Marking the author's triumphant return to the setting of his celebrated Emperor series, The Blood of Gods unfolds with unmatched power, electric with the high-adventure storytelling, captivating historical detail, and stirring battle scenes for which Conn Iggulden is renowned. Praise for The Blood of Gods "The seasoned Iggulden adeptly brings all the intrigue and action of the era vividly to life, maintaining a historically authentic backdrop as he fictionalizes Octavian's evolution from callow youth to Augustus, the bold and fearless architect of a new chapter in Roman history."-- Booklist "Iggulden does fine work in his deft character studies of the principals and their various motives for alternately stirring up civil war or defending a new empire in the borning. . . . With such strong and willful people, you just know a clash is inevitable--and the best parts of this good novel are those of fierce battles such as Philippi, in scenes of 'oil and splinters and floating bodies.' Well-paced and well-written . . . better than much historical fiction about the ancient world."-- Kirkus Reviews "Iggulden plunges you into the full fury of the action and leaves you gasping for more." -- The Northern Echo (UK) "[A] clever and convincing narrative." -- The Sunday Times (UK)
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