Emperor: The Death of Kings - Hardcover

Conn Iggulden

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007136919 ISBN 13: 9780007136919

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2004

Synopsis

The second volume in the acclaimed Emperor series, in which Conn Iggulden brilliantly interweaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing life of Julius Caesar -- an epic tale of ambition and rivalry, bravery and betrayal, from an outstanding new voice in historical fiction.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

In a stunning depiction of one of the most intriguing periods in history, Conn Iggulden flawlessly recaptures the grand, heroic--and sometimes brutal--details of Julius Caesar's rise to power with storytelling genius. Now, in the second installment of this four-part cycle, the unbreakable Julius Caesar will be ransomed by pirates and left to seek vengeance on foreign soil. But his reunion with Marcus Brutus will be prove to be his true test as the two lifelong friends advance to fight for Rome in a bloody uprising led by Spartacus. Featuring bold new characters, a passionate love triangle, and intriguing historical details, this is an action-packed epic for all fans of historical fiction and marks a new pinnacle in the grand tradition of heroic tales.

About the Author:

Born in London, Conn Iggulden read English at London University and worked as a teacher for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. Married with a son, he lives in Hertfordshire.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0007136919
• ISBN 13: 9780007136919
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 551