The Blood of Gods: A Novel of Rome (Hardcover) by Conn Iggulden

from johnny_merc

Having read the previous 4 installments (and the whole of the Conqueror series too!) I was tailor made to enjoy this book. Not quite as strong as the rest in the series, not surprising given that we had 4 books to establish ourselves with Julius and Brutus and scarcely 4 chapters for us to build ...

from thegeneral

In this book Iggulden begins with Caesar's assassination and then moulds Octavian's character as he deals with these tumultuous events that eventually see him succeed Caesar after his campaign of revenge against the Liberatores is complete. Octavian, as has been said, is given new depth in the bo...

from Teritree001971

This is a retelling of the story of Julius Ceaser's death and the subsequent events which follow. As the story opens, Julius Ceaser lies dead on the steps, while the assasins are plotting to keep their freedom and escape responsibility at the hands of the people. The would be heir, Octavian is ou...

from fhudnell

I received a free advance reader's edition of this book. The book was completely engaging, well written and conveyed a wonderful feeling of actually being present at the events depicted. That is exactly what I want from historical fiction. The battle scenes were particularly vivid. It is not comp...

from fhudnell

I received a free advance reader's edition of this book. The book was completely engaging, well written and conveyed a wonderful feeling of actually being present at the events depicted. That is exactly what I want from historical fiction. The battle scenes were particularly vivid. It is not comp...