Spartacus, the Gladiator

2012-06-05 Fiction

Author : Ben Kane
Release : 2012-06-05
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 669/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Spartacus, the Gladiator written by Ben Kane. This book was released on 2012-06-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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, colorful life."—Steven Pressfield, author of Gates of Fire Sink your teeth into the gritty, powerful tale of Spartacus: The Gladiator, a historical thriller that will grip you from the first page to the very last. Written by bestselling novelist Ben Kane, this epic journey delves into the life of Spartacus—from Roman auxiliary and slave to revered gladiator and a symbol of defiance against the most potent army of the era. Step onto the unforgiving sands of the gladiatorial arena and experience the brutality and raw energy of combat at its most primal. Witness the audacious bid for freedom led by Spartacus and his band of gladiators as they risk everything to break free from their shackles and challenge their oppressors–the mighty, ever-expanding Roman Empire. Spartacus's tale isn’t just a story of rebellion; it's an exploration of humanity, resilience, love, and sacrifice, set against the historic grandeur of ancient Rome. Charged with emotion and vivid color, this novel will transport you back in time to the underbelly of the Roman Empire—a journey that’s as thrilling as it is enlightening. Enjoy a fresh perspective of the legend that is Spartacus, one that goes deeper than ever before, uncovering the man at the heart of the myth.

Spartacus

2005-01-15 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Rob Shone
Release : 2005-01-15
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 34X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Spartacus written by Rob Shone. This book was released on 2005-01-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In graphic art format, presents the life of Spartacus, a Thracian slave and gladiator who led a rebellion against the Romans from 73-71 B.C.

Spartacus

2015-04-15 Political Science

Author : Howard Fast
Release : 2015-04-15
Genre : Political Science
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Book Rating : 520/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Spartacus written by Howard Fast. This book was released on 2015-04-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling novel about a slave revolt in ancient Rome and the basis for the popular motion picture.

The Spartacus War

2009-03-17 History

Author : Barry Strauss
Release : 2009-03-17
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 398/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Spartacus War written by Barry Strauss. This book was released on 2009-03-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative account from an expert author: The Spartacus War is the first popular history of the revolt in English. 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. Starting with only seventy-four men, a gladiator named Spartacus incited a rebellion that threatened Rome itself. With his fellow gladiators, Spartacus built an army of 60,000 soldiers and controlled the southern Italian countryside. A charismatic leader, he used religion to win support. An ex-soldier in the Roman army, Spartacus excelled in combat. He defeated nine Roman armies and kept Rome at bay for two years before he was defeated. After his final battle, 6,000 of his followers were captured and crucified along Rome's main southern highway. The Spartacus War is the dramatic and factual account of one of history's great rebellions. Spartacus was beaten by a Roman general, Crassus, who had learned how to defeat an insurgency. But the rebels were partly to blame for their failure. Their army was large and often undisciplined; the many ethnic groups within it frequently quarreled over leadership. No single leader, not even Spartacus, could keep them all in line. And when faced with a choice between escaping to freedom and looting, the rebels chose wealth over liberty, risking an eventual confrontation with Rome's most powerful forces. The result of years of research, The Spartacus War is based not only on written documents but also on archaeological evidence, historical reconstruction, and the author's extensive travels in the Italian countryside that Spartacus once conquered.

Gladiator: Son of Spartacus

2013-02-07 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Simon Scarrow
Release : 2013-02-07
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
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Book Rating : 75X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Gladiator: Son of Spartacus written by Simon Scarrow. This book was released on 2013-02-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FREE from slavery, Marcus is determined to find and save his kidnapped mother. Meanwhile, his master Julius Caesar wants Marcus to help destroy the bands of rebel slaves and their leader Brixus, who plans to unite a slave army and resurrect the cause of Spartacus. But Marcus and Brixus are old allies who share a life-threatening secret. Marcus is torn between his friend and master. Can he convince Brixus now is not the time for a deadly revolt - and ask Caesar to negotiate a slave surrender before more carnage and bloodshed? ** From the #1 bestselling adult author Simon Scarrow - over 1 million copies sold. ** The perfect introduction to Roman history and gladiators for young readers - great for fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter. ** Book 3 in the series.

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