See the complete spartacus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Back in rome, the immensely rich marcus licinius crassus is gathering an unheardof army. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A novel and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in ben kanes brilliant recreation of one of the bestknown epics of the modern era spartacus has already done the impossiblenot only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has challenged rome and defeated the armies of three praetors, two consuls, and one proconsul. It brings spartacus and ancient rome to vivid, colourful life, steven pressfield, bestselling author of gates of fire ben kane manages to bring a freshness to the saga. It is about the historic slave revolt led by spartacus around 71 bce.
It had barely 40 pages so it can easily be read in one sitting but even so it was a big pageturner full of fascinating facts. The gibbon novel is powerful and bloody, authentic in style and the brutality of the action. In the second book of the series, called the silver eagle, kane pushes his story forward as the plot unravels and the. A leading authority on classical military history, barry strauss has used recent archaeological discoveries, ancient documents, and onsite investigations to create the most accurate and detailed account of the spartacus rebellion ever writtenand it reads like a first. His father was killed by decimus who was collecting a debt. The spartacus war is the first popular history of the revolt in english. Rebellion 2 by ben kane 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The story of spartacus, born a slave, trained as a gladiator, who led a slave revolt that was eventually put down by crassus, was immensely popular, has sold millions of copies, and has gone through nearly a hundred editions. The spartacus war is the extraordinary story of the most famous slave rebellion in the ancient world, the fascinating true story behind a legend that has been the inspiration for novelists, filmmakers, and revolutionaries for 2,000 years.
Spartacus 2 by ben kane hardback, 2012 at the best online prices at ebay. Crassus, the richest man in rome, has raised an army to rival spartacus, and there are murmurings of rebellion in spartacus own army. The mighty slave army, led by spartacus, has carried all before it, scattering the legions of rome. Starting with only seventyfour men, a gladiator named spartacus incited a rebellion that threatened rome itself. Spartacus is the ultimate tragic hero and a gift for any historical novelist. The spartacus book series by ben kane includes books spartacus. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Sep 09, 2012 hi ben have read spartacus the gladiator and would like to say what a thrilling book it was cant wait to read rebellion i have read the trilogy of the forgotten legion the silver eaglethe road to rome and would like to say thank you for privilege of some excellent writing all three books were very hard to put down once i started reading them held you in from the first page to the last. Little is known about him beyond the events of the war, and. Spartacus begins with three young roman patricians caius, his sister. That said the author has titled it spartacus ad the slave wars and not spartacus. This, the sequel to the bestselling novel, spartacus.
Rebellion 2 by ben kane 2014, paperback at the best. Building on the character and drama of the first novel, ben kane has turned this legendary figure into a living, breathing and rounded man charismatic, fearsome, braveben kanes research is meticulous and he presents his knowledge at a pace and with a heart. Spartacus 2 by ben kane hardback, 2012 7 product ratings. Spartacus, on the brink of glory, must make a crucial decision to go forward over the alps to freedom, or back to face the might of rome and try to break its power forever. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. They want to march on rome itself and bring the republic to its knees.
Aug 22, 2019 spartacus approximately 10071 bce, was a gladiator from thrace who led a major revolt against rome. The gladiator and picks up the story straight after the end of that book. The book inspired the 1960 film directed by stanley kubrick and the 2004 tv adaptation by robert dornhelm. The ending is moving and if i were smaller, id probably close the book with tears in my eyes both ordinary tears and tears of joy personally i think this is one of the strongest parts, that makes you, if nothing else, think a lot. Spartacus army marches to lay siege to a rome paralyzed with fear at the prospect of having to pay for its crimes. Spartacus rebellion is part two of ben kanes 2part set on spartacus. The odyssey has begun which will see spartacus become one of the greatest legends of history, the hero of revolutionaries from karl marx to che guevara, immortalised on screen, and now brought to life in ben kanes great bestseller a novel which takes the story to its halfway point and is continued in spartacus. The senate has given crassus an army made up of ten legions and the authority to do whatever it takes to end the slave rebellion once and for all. A history from beginning to end by hourly history was a riveting and quick read that goes deep into the servile wars and spartacus. This book was written in 1933 and the language is a bit dated whither, ere etc. The battles are intense, showcasing the creative genius of the titular hero, and the point of view is. However, the forgotten legion stands as perhaps his greatest work so far. Meanwhile, spartacus wants to lead his men over the alps and home, but his two seconds have a epub different plan.
Kane had intended to write just one book, but he got so caught up in the writing that it turned into two. Little is known about him beyond the events of the war, and surviving historical accounts are sometimes. Spartacus seems invincible as he marches towards the alps and. A lifelong student of military history, kane has traveled widely, visiting more than sixty countries on seven continents. Rebellion 2 by ben kane 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Spartacus spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in ben kanes brilliant recreation of one of the bestknown epics of the modern era spartacus has already done the impossiblenot only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has challenged rome and defeated the armies of three praetors, two consuls, and one proconsul. Little is known about this fighting slave from thrace beyond his role in the spectacular revolt that became known as the third servile war 7371 bce. Marcus licinius crassus is the man tasked with the destruction of the great slave general and to that end he sets out to trap spartacus in the toe of italy by means of an immense trench, which stretches literally from sea to sea, cutting his enemy off from the rich lands of the north which they. Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in ben kanes brilliant recreation of one of the bestknown epics of the modern era spartacus has. The third book finds marcus working for julius caesar and following him. 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.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Given current interests in resistance and rebellion, books on spartacus are proliferating, but this one is different. Strauss 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Rebellion this, the sequel to the bestselling novel, spartacus. From the commanding perspective of an eminent historian of rome, it provides both a critical account based on the original sources and a highly readable narrative of one of the greatest slave wars in world history. However readers having read spartacus 1 had little choice but to buy the second book if only to complete the story. Ben kane did a good job researching and his books are fairly accurate in terms of historical events. The appearance of this title in the north castle series brings back into print a book. The mighty slave army, led by spartacus, has crushed all before it, scattering the legions of rome. The revolt of the gladiator spartacus in 7371 bce remains the most successful slave revolt in the history of rome. Spartacus is the most famous figure in roman history to be associated with a slave uprising although.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read spartacus. At the decisive moment, however, within sight of the sacred walls, the army halts and wavers, as if it were retreating before the principles, the institutions, the city of the gods. His slave rebellion against the roman empire in the first century bc has served as inspiration for countless dissenters and revolutionaries over the past two millennia. Book 2 starts up very shortly after the end of book one. May, 2014 one of spartacus s most powerful generals has defected, taking his men with him. Spartacus is a 1951 historical novel by american writer howard fast. Crixus the gaul, has left with his fighters, leaving spartacus severely crippled because much of his fighting force has been. The gladiator, a topthree bestseller on the london sunday times.
Crixus the gaul defects, taking all his men with him. The battles are intense, showcasing the creative genius of the titular hero, and the point of view is entirely the slaves. Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty roman army in a brilliant recreation of one of the bestknown epics of the modern era spartacus has already done the impossible not only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has challenged rome and defeated the armies of three praetors, two consuls, and one proconsul. Gritty, passionate and violent, this thrilling book is a real pageturner and a damn good read. Jun 07, 2012 the odyssey has begun which will see spartacus become one of the greatest legends of history, the hero of revolutionaries from karl marx to che guevara, immortalised on screen, and now brought to life in ben kanes great bestseller a novel which takes the story to its halfway point and is continued in spartacus. Ben kane is the bestselling author of the forgotten legion trilogy as well as spartacus. Aug 16, 2012 the mighty slave army, led by spartacus, has crushed all before it, scattering the legions of rome.
Rebellion spartacus 2 picked up the story from spartacus 1 but i found it was a bit slow as though the author had to add a fair amount of filler in order to complete a novel sized book. These facts are not pushed onto the reader, but the writer lets a reader to soak them as he gets deeper in the story. One of spartacus s most powerful generals has defected, taking his men with him. In his 2009 book the spartacus war, barry strauss attempts to shed some light on the ageold story of this gladiator, insurgent, and icon. Spartacus is a beautiful and romantic novel, with some parts very typical fastian twistedness and humor, that makes it especially enjoyable.