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Praetorian Guard (2011)

by Simon Scarrow(Favorite Author)

4.19 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0755353781 (ISBN13: 9780755353781)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Headline Ome

series

Eagle

review 1: Eagle series can be divided into two sets. One has our heroes involved in fighting, other in covert work. This book falls into latter category.Cato and Macro have to go undercover in Praetorian Guard to uncover plot to assassinate eperor Claudius, guided by ever present Narcissus. For our heroes this is somehat of a shock as they are used to their rank but now assume identities of ordinary legionaires.In the process they meet several people who will shape Roman empire later, such as Nero.While book is not bad I prefer books where Cato and MAcro are involved in conventional fighting and life or ordinary legions.
review 2: The story of Macro and Cato is set in the context of Rome in her glory days. There are many relevant themes highlighted such as the blessing o... moref a true friendship in the snake pit where all the snakes are vying for in the dangerous game of politics. The story shows that Rome which is built on the ideal of freedom loses its true ideals when tyranny of the Caesars reign. The book shows that true friendship gives you a purpose in life and success gained through hard work is more enjoyable than success through power plays and politics. Macro and Cato can be related to by any of us as there is a bit of us in each one of us. A good read and a well researched book. less

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