Spartacus: The Gladiator: (Spartacus 1) by Ben Kane (English) Paperback Book

Description: Spartacus: The Gladiator by Ben Kane The first of two epic novels which tell the story of one of the most charismatic heroes history has ever known - Spartacus, the gladiator slave who took on and nearly defeated the might of Rome, during the years 73-71 BC.Historically very little is known about Spartacus. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first of two epic novels which tell the story of one of the most charismatic heroes history has ever known - Spartacus, the gladiator slave who took on and nearly defeated the might of Rome, during the years 73-71 BC.The first of two epic novels which tell the story of one of the most charismatic heroes history has ever known - Spartacus, the gladiator slave who took on and nearly defeated the might of Rome, during the years 73-71 BC.Historically very little is known about Spartacus. We know that he came from Thrace, a land north of Greece, that he once fought in the Roman legions and that, during two fateful years, he led a slave army which nearly brought Rome to its knees.In Ben Kanes brilliant novel, we meet Spartacus as he returns to Thrace, ready to settle down after a decade away. But a new king has usurped the throne. Treacherous and violent, he immediately seizes Spartacus and sells him to a Roman slave trader looking for new gladiators.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- Rebellion.Ben Kane was born in Kenya and raised there and in Ireland. He studied veterinary medicine and University College, Dublin, but after that he travelled the world extensively, indulging in his passion for ancient history. He lives in North Somerset with his wife and two young children. Notes The first of 2 epic novels which tell the story of Spartacus, the gladiator slave who nearly defeated the might of Rome during the years 73-71 BC. From the author of The Forgotten Legion and Hannibal: Enemy Of Rome, it brings to life the first part of the Spartacus story, as hes sold into slavery. Ben Kane manages to bring a freshness to the saga... Kathy Stevenson, Daily Mail Back Cover Gritty, passionate and violent ... a thrilling page-turner Steven Pressfield, author of GATES OF FIRE WARRIOR Battle-hardened by a decade in the Roman legions, Spartacus comes home to Thrace - and freedom. SLAVE But a new king has seized power by treachery and violence. He will sell Spartacus as a gladiator to a Roman slave trader. HERO And now begins one of the most extraordinary stories in history - the story of a great fighter, who escaped slavery to raise an army and challenge the might of Rome. SPARTACUS The new bestseller from Ben Kane, author of THE FORGOTTEN LEGION and HANNIBAL: ENEMY OF ROME Compulsive ... relentless Daily Telegraph Highly recommended Daily Mail Author Biography Ben Kane was born in Kenya and raised there and in Ireland. He studied veterinary medicine and University College, Dublin, but after that he travelled the world extensively, indulging in his passion for ancient history. He lives in North Somerset with his wife and two young children. Review Gritty, passionate and violent, this thrilling book is a real page-turner and a damn good read. 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 ... Told with Kanes usual panache and historical knowledge, this book is highly recommended * Kathy Stevenson Daily Mail *Eyes are merciless, blows are wicked and screams are piercing, but this is a compulsive if relentless story, vividly recounted in muscular prose. Definitely one for the boys * Daily Telegraph, 4 stars *Like many choosing to read a book like this, I was seeking an active and exciting plot, and in this respect, Spartacus: The Gladiator delivers handily * Medieval Bookworm *If you want to become familiar with the lanista and the rudus, to know your scutum from your licium, then Kanes your man ... plenty of action * Independent *Spartacus has returned home to Thrace to find a new king has usurped his throne. He is seized and then sold to a Roman slave trader but he is a fighter and is destined for greater things. Historically little is known about the real Spartacus but in the hands of Ben Kane his legend has been crafted into two fantastic novels and this is the first. -- Charlotte Vowden * Daily Express *A breathless romp…a real feel for the grit and the mad excitement of fighting and a fascination with a culture, Rome, that was obsessed with blood-lust. * History Today * Promotional The first of two epic novels which tell the story of one of the most charismatic heroes history has ever known - Spartacus, the gladiator slave who took on and nearly defeated the might of Rome, during the years 73-71 BC. Review Text Gritty, passionate and violent, this thrilling book is a real page-turner and a damn good read. It brings Spartacus - and ancient Rome - to vivid, colourful life Review Quote "Gritty, passionate and violent, this thrilling book is a real page-turner and a damn good read. It brings Spartacus -- and ancient Rome -- to vivid, colourful life." -- Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of Gates of Fire Promotional "Headline" The first of two epic novels which tell the story of one of the most charismatic heroes history has ever known - Spartacus, the gladiator slave who took on and nearly defeated the might of Rome, during the years 73-71 BC. Details ISBN0099561921 Author Ben Kane Pages 528 Publisher Cornerstone Year 2012 ISBN-10 0099561921 ISBN-13 9780099561927 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-06-07 Imprint Arrow Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 823.92 Language English Subtitle (Spartacus 1) Short Title Spartacus UK Release Date 2012-06-07 AU Release Date 2012-06-07 NZ Release Date 2012-06-07 Translator Polly McLean Birth 1969 Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Series Spartacus Audience General Alternative 9781448115969 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145047650;

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