Under the Eagle (Eagles of the Empire 1)
Cato & Macro: Book 1
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4.3 • 35 Ratings
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Publisher Description
IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!
UNDER THE EAGLE is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow's compelling novels: 'Gripping and moving' The Times
AD 42, Germany. Tough, brutal and unforgiving. That's how new recruit Cato is finding life in the Roman Second Legion. He may have contacts in high places, but he could really use a friend amongst his fellow soldiers right now.
Cato has been promoted above his comrades at the order of the Emperor and is deeply resented by the other men. But he quickly earns the respect of his Centurion, Macro, a battle-hardened veteran as rough and ready as Cato is quick-witted and well-educated. They are poles apart, but soon realise they have a lot to learn from one another.
On a campaign to Britannia - a land of utter barbarity - an enduring friendship begins. But as they undertake a special mission to thwart a conspiracy against the Emperor they rapidly find themselves in a desperate fight to survive...
Customer Reviews
shallow
I read this first book of the “Eagles of the Empire” series and in my opinion it's below average.
I will not continue reading this series.
This fist book is shallow, predictable and missing details about places and history.
There’s no connection with the main characters.
Bernard Cornwell doesn’t have to worry about any competition from this writer.
BUT . . . . I only read one book of course !!!!
Maybe the other books are better, but they're too expansive for “just” trying out and hoping for the best.
Bernard Cornwell, Jack Whyte and Conn Iggulden are a different league.
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