'The Gates of Rome' by Conn Iggulden is the first in the series 'Emperor' and follows the life of Julius Caesar. It provides a semi-fictional look at Caesar's childhood and early adulthood, detailing his upbringing on his father's estate, his training in combat, and his gradual rise in the Roman senate. The writing style is described as engaging and captivating, painting a vivid picture of everyday Roman life while incorporating elements of action and intrigue to keep the readers hooked.
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Content warnings include violence due to battle scenes and historical events such as a slave revolt.
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From the author of the bestselling The Dangerous Book for Boys
Sweeping us into a realm of tyrants and slaves, of dark intrigues and seething passions, Conn Iggulden brings us a magnificent novel of ancient Rome-and of the early years of a man who would become the most powerful ruler on earth.
In a city of grandeur and decadence, beauty and bloodshed, two boys, best friends, dream of glory in service of the mightiest empire the world has ever known. One is the son of a senator. The other is a bastard child. As young Gaius and Marcus grow to manhood, they are trained in the art of combat-under the tutelage of one of Rome's most fearsome gladiators. For Marcus, a bloody campaign in Greece will become a young soldier's proving ground. For Gaius, the equally deadly infighting of the Roman Senate will be the battlefield where he hones his courage and skill. And for both, the love of an extraordinary slave girl will be an honor each will covet but only one will win. But as Rome is thrust into the grip of bitter conflict, as every Roman prepares to take sides in the coming battle, Gaius and Marcus's friendship will be put to the ultimate test.…
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About the Author:
Conn Iggulden is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today. He is the author of Stormbird and Margaret of Anjou, the first two books in his superb series set during the Wars of the Roses, a remarkable period of British…
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