The final book in the forgotten legion series by ben kane is another great read. This went on to become the series that made kane famous, and after this one came other acclaimed series such as the hannibal and the spartacus. The forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles 9780312536718 by kane, ben and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The complete series list for the forgotten legion chronicles ben kane. The forgotten legion is a trilogy of historical fiction novels about rome by author ben kane. Historical fiction has never been more visceral and engaging than ben kane s debut novel the forgotten legion. When the book is finished, the reader stretches a mental hand for the next volume. Its pages are full to the brim with history, battles, political intrigue, love and loss all the while featuring characters and locations that are both realistic and vibrant. The silver eagle, is number two in ben kane s forgotten legion series. More about the forgotten legion at powells books or. The forgotten legion forgotten legion chronicles, book 1 by ben kane book cover, description, publication history. Read the forgotten legion by ben kane available from rakuten kobo.
The forgotten legion forgotten legion chronicles, book 1 by ben. At least on a par with harry sidebottoms warrior of rome books. The forgotten legion by ben kane is an excellent book, an example of what an historical fiction book should be. The forgotten legion fighting for honour, freedom and revenge romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery after their mother is raped by a drunken nobleman. The forgotten legion forgotten legion chronicles book 1. Romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery to a enslaved mother who is much beloved by them, and much abused by their owner.
The forgotten legion by ben kane penguin books australia. Romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery after their mother is raped by a drunken nobleman at thirteen years old, they are sold romulus to gladiator school, fabiola into prostitution. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the silver eagle. I understand that this is the first book that ben kane has had published and it does not disappoint. Kane cuts a vivid tale at breakneck speed that will keep you turning pages until you have finished and wanting more. Its a really great book and any historical fiction fan would love it. The gladiator, a topthree bestseller on the london sunday times.
Apart from this, six other novels by the author have been considered as sunday bestsellers which have been published in more than ten countries such as italy, spain, greece, russia and others. Top 10 best ben kane books list of books by ben kane. Book 1 of 3 in the forgotten legion chronicles series. An epic roman novel which follows three men and one woman. The forgotten legion, the first book in the forgotten legion chronicles was the eighth bestselling debut novel in 2008 and won ben kane comparisons to bernard cromwell and conn iggulden. Publication order of forgotten legion chronicles books. That quickly followed with the latest book by ben, eagles at war and in the last week, two books the conclusion of the spartacus story rebellion and this weekend where it all started, the forgotten legion. If you dont like violence in books, you might have to think about it.
Romulus to gladiator school, and fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch the eye of. The forgotten legion has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Although not, i think, quite as good as the eagles trilogy, the forgotten legion, nevertheless, has started well, even though some of the narrative was repeated several times over. These historical figures play critical roles in ben kane s plots, but the lead protagonists are far from the seat of power. The forgotten legion 1 by ben kane 2010, paperback at the best online prices at. Ben kane made his debut as a published author in 2008 with the forgotten legion. Kanes forgotten legion follows the lives of twins, a gallic gladiator, and the last etruscan haruspex. The forgotten legion is a delightfully engrossing tale based in ancient rome.
The forgotten legion, the first book in ben kane s forgotten legion trilogy, is a characterdriven novel set in ancient rome during the 1st century bc. He is best known for the forgotten legion, spartacus and hannibal book series. The road to rome is definitely worth reading, especially if you have enjoyed the previous two novels in the trilogy. The forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles series by ben kane. A lifelong student of military history, kane has traveled widely, visiting more than sixty countries on seven continents. Where others play in the rarefied world of senators, legates and upper class merchants, kane delves into the grim underbelly of slavery, prostitution and gladiatorial carnage. Ben kane is a lifelong student of military history in general and roman history in specific, the forgotten legion is his first novel and the sequel, the silver eagle.
I had spontaneously decided on the trip after reading the lost heart of asia. Ben kane was born in kenya, and raised there and in ireland. Among top rated ben kane books list, the author is known for spartacus, forgotten legion, and hannibal book series. If you enjoy historical adventures set during the time of the roman legions julius caesar timeframe, you might enjoy the forgotten legion, the 1st book in ben kane s forgotten legion chronicles. Ben kane did a good job researching and his books are fairly accurate in terms of historical events. Romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery, and then later sold. The series is set in the roman empire and its outskirts during the time of julius caesar, pompey, crassus, and brutus. The forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles 9780312601249. Ben kane is an irish author of historical fiction novels. A novel of the forgotten legion novels of the forgotten legion.
On an epic scale, ben kane vividly captures the heat and the dust, and the despair of the survivors of a defeated roman army now forced to fight for their savage captors in the barbarous lands of the east. He started writing and in 2008, his first novel the forgotten legion was published. Ben kane achieves a fine balance between the action scenes and the psychological development of the main characters. The forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles by ben kane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
An epic roman novel which follows three men and more. The first story follows the beginnings of these four characters, and a reader has a chance to meet them, as well as the laws and life of roman society. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Romulus to gladiator school, fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch the eye of one of the most powerful men in rome, and their mother into obscurity and death in the salt mines. The main characters are a young gladiator, his prostitute sister, his gaulish warrior mentor, and an etruscan soothsayer, who travel through the ancient world in search of freedom and purpose.
I hope you enjoy, please remember to comment, rate and subscribe. Manda scott, author of the boudica novels historical fiction has never been more visceral and engaging than ben kane s debut novel the forgotten legion. It did so well in waterstones that they made it one of their books of the year for 2009 and it stayed on the 3 for 2. James rollins, author of the last oraclei thoroughly enjoyed the forgotten legion so much so that i stayed up until 2am to finish it. I thoroughly enjoyed the forgotten legion so much so that i stayed up until 2am to finish it. Ben kane is a lifelong student of military history in general and roman history in specific, the forgotten legion is his first novel and the sequel, the silver eagle, will be released in 2010. In the turkmen desert lie the ruins of a city called merv, which was sacked by the mongols in the 1220s ad. Mar 15, 2011 if you enjoyed the first part of ben kanes trilogy, the forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles, then you will almost certainly enjoy the silver eagle because when it comes to subject matter, narrative stucture, characterisation and every other identifiable element apart from the actual plot this delivers more of the same. The forgotten legion by ben kane historical novels. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. But it was in turmenistan, former soviet socialist republic and newly independent state, that i stumbled upon the place that would feature in the forgotten legion trilogy nearly a decade later. Ben kane has written a number of books integral with roman history, roman military campaigns and roman politics. Ben kane born 6 march 1970 is a novelist, specialising in historical fiction.
His passion for the time period shines through in all of his books. Ben now lives in north somerset, england with his wife and family. The forgotten legion chronicles series in order ben kane. Born in kenya to irish parents while his father worked there as a veterinarian. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the forgotten legion. Buy a cheap copy of the forgotten legion book by ben kane. After college, he traveled the world extensively, indulging his passion for ancient history.
At thirteen years old they are sold romulus to gladiator school, fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch th. The forgotten legion forgotten legion chronicles by ben. The eagle belonging to tullus old legion is still in enemy hands, but as the romans reprisals take them deep into german tribal lands. The forgotten legion differs from most novels of ancient rome in that ben kane chose conquered people for the lead characters. The terse, realistic, and wellresearched nature of kanes prose leaves the reader hanging on every word. Romulus and fabiola are twins, born into slavery after their mother is raped by a drunken nobleman on his way home from a good night out. The paperback of the forgotten legion came out on the 16th of april 2009, and with the gods help, its also doing well with nearly 50,000 copies sold so far. The forgotten legion forgotten legion chronicles book 1 ebook. Set in the late roman republic, in the first century b. A lifelong student of military history and, specifically, roman history, the forgotten legion is his first novel. The forgotten legion book by ben kane half price books. The forgotten legion the first in a series of books by ben kane focusing on a roman legion who as it turns out did not fight for rome. Six of his eight novels have been sunday times bestsellers, and his books have been published in more than ten countries, including the us, italy, spain, greece, russia and the netherlands.
If you enjoyed the first part of ben kane s trilogy, the forgotten legion the forgotten legion chronicles, then you will almost certainly enjoy the silver eagle because when it comes to subject matter, narrative stucture, characterisation and every other identifiable element apart from the actual plot this delivers more of the same. The forgotten legion ebook by ben kane 9781466815049. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Cant wait to get my mind wrapped around the silver eagle. Below is a list of ben kanes books in order of when they were originally released. See all books authored by ben kane, including the forgotten legion, and the road to rome, and more on. Forgotten legion chronicles series by ben kane goodreads. The extensive research done by the author is apparent and lends a deeper reading experience and the ability to truly lovers of the chunky book, rejoice, at a mere 544 pages you will share in a bit of heaven. Once i made it through the first chapter, i was well and truly. The forgotten legion chronicles volume 3 ben kane st. Sep 01, 2010 i thoroughly enjoyed the forgotten legion so much so that i stayed up until 2am to finish it. Author ben kane does a suburb job mixing fact with fiction to create a story that will not soon be forgotten.
I am fascinated by stories of ancient rome and am excited to be part of the book blog tour for ben kane s debut novel, the forgotten legion. Ben kane is the bestselling author of the forgotten legion trilogy as well as spartacus. He writes the forgotten legion chronicles, hannibal, and eagles of rome series. I first read ben kane s book spartacus, mainly on the back of the tv series, and thoroughly enjoyed the book. The forgotten legion 1 by ben kane 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The silver eagle continues the interwoven stories of ben kane s debut novel, the forgotten legion. A novel of the forgotten legion ebook written by ben kane.
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