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Douglas Jackson
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in Jedburgh, The United Kingdom
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November 2013
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Hero of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens, #1)
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2010
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23 editions
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Caligula (Rufus, #1)
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2008
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16 editions
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Defender of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens, #2)
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2011
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7 editions
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Avenger of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens, #3)
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2012
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4 editions
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Sword of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens, #4)
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2013
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3 editions
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Enemy of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens, #5)
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2014
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4 editions
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Claudius (Rufus, #2)
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2009
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13 editions
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Scourge of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens, #6)
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2015
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7 editions
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Hammer of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens, #9)
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Glory of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens, #8)
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"This eventful Roman historical novel is the 2nd volume of a series featuring the main protagonist, Marcus Flavius Victor.
Storytelling is absolutely amazing, all characters, whether real historical or fictional, come superbly to life in this story abo" Read more of this review » |
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The Wall (Marcus Flavius Victor #1)
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A fantastic, detailed and perceptive review Bert. Very much appreciated!
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"Absolutely fantastic read"
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"Just before I started our 6 day hike across Hadrian's Wall, I bought Douglas Jackson's book on the Wall--or more accurately on the last days of the Romans in Britain and how the Roman soldiers on the Wall were able--for a time at any rate--defend the"
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The Barbarian (Marcus Flavius Victor #2):
"Follow on to The Wall (that I would recommend reading first as it puts much into context).
Roman cavalry commander Marcus Flavius Victor abandons his post in Britain and takes a small band of troops on a mission to rescue his son in Saxonia. His son i" Read more of this review » |
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Douglas Jackson
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Der Verteidiger Roms (Gaius Valerius Verrens, #2)
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Sadly, Mars, the fact that you have discovered that no more of the series will be translated into German before I did, illustrates perfectly how littl
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“You fought well on Mona, my Mules, but I have brought you here for a little more javelin practice.’ The words carried along the line and Valerius could see men grinning at the unlikely familiarity. ‘Those who stand before you have murdered, tortured and raped Roman citizens, men, women and children; innocents whose only crime was to attempt to bring civilization to this land. They butchered and mutilated your comrades of the Ninth, and the brave veterans of Colonia who fell defending the Temple of Divine Claudius.’ He paused and the silence was filled by a growl, like an enormous dog gathering itself for the attack. ‘We offered them our friendship, our trust and our aid, and they took all with smiles of thanks, but when we turned our backs they reached for the knife and the sword and the spear, as is their way. They believe you are already defeated.’ ‘No!’ The massed roar carried across the valley and echoed from the banks. ‘They are the true face of barbarism. They are your enemy. They show no mercy and they deserve no mercy. Give them none. For Rome!’
‘For Rome!’ The words erupted from ten thousand throats and Valerius felt the ice in his belly melt and the first stirrings of life return to his heart.
‘For Rome,’ he whispered.”
― Hero of Rome
‘For Rome!’ The words erupted from ten thousand throats and Valerius felt the ice in his belly melt and the first stirrings of life return to his heart.
‘For Rome,’ he whispered.”
― Hero of Rome
“Foot by agonizing foot Valerius allowed the line to be pushed back. The pressure on his shield was growing unbearable, the scything blows of the British swords threatening to smash even the scutum’s sturdy structure. Beside him, Lunaris snarled and sweated, cursing his inability to fight back.
Every step they retreated allowed more of Boudicca’s warriors to pour over the wall. The soldiers of any other army would have broken. But these were Romans. Roman legionaries. They knew how to fight like no other. And they knew how to die.”
― Hero of Rome
Every step they retreated allowed more of Boudicca’s warriors to pour over the wall. The soldiers of any other army would have broken. But these were Romans. Roman legionaries. They knew how to fight like no other. And they knew how to die.”
― Hero of Rome
“He stopped at the gate on his way back to the temple, where Gracilis, the Twentieth’s hard-case wolf hunter from the Campanian mountains, was supervising the strengthening of the defences.
‘Take some men and tear down the huts along the west wall. And while you’re at it, clear everything for a javelin throw in front of this gate. I want a killing ground from there to about there.’
Gracilis grinned and saluted. Like all legionaries, the only thing he liked better than fighting and drinking was destroying someone else’s property. ‘Should we burn them, sir?’ he said hopefully. Valerius shook his head. No point in creating smoke to warn the enemy. ‘Just break them up and add them to the barriers.”
― Hero of Rome
‘Take some men and tear down the huts along the west wall. And while you’re at it, clear everything for a javelin throw in front of this gate. I want a killing ground from there to about there.’
Gracilis grinned and saluted. Like all legionaries, the only thing he liked better than fighting and drinking was destroying someone else’s property. ‘Should we burn them, sir?’ he said hopefully. Valerius shook his head. No point in creating smoke to warn the enemy. ‘Just break them up and add them to the barriers.”
― Hero of Rome
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