From the battles with more blood than an exploding vampire, to the graphic descriptions of dismemberment, to the maze of roman politics, douglas continues one hell of a tale. A major new roman trilogy from this highly acclaimed historical novelist. Caligula roman trilogy book 1 kindle edition by douglas jackson author visit amazons douglas jackson page. When i got the phone call, i ignored my fathers advice for the third and final time in my life, not to give up the day job. It is twenty odd years since the invasion of britain and the legions are still campaigning in the. The first in a major new roman trilogy tells the story of valerius verrens as he faces up to 50,000 british warriors. Historical fiction roman trilogy 2 by douglas jackson from amazons fiction books store. His reign was marked by excess, huge building projects, the largest gladiatorial battles rome was ever to see men and animals killed in their hundreds. Historical fiction roman trilogy book 2 kindle edition. A major new historical epic, in the tradition of conn iggulden, caligula brilliantly combines impeccable research and historical detail with the power and pace of the best thriller writing. Hero of rome by douglas jackson paperback, 2011 for sale. Douglas jackson is a scottish novelist that hails from jedburgh, scottish borders.
Jackson grew up in the town of jedburgh in the scottish borders. Having read caligula on my kindle i immediately downloaded the next part of the trilogy, claudius. His luck at being born in a place so full of history of bloody warfare that it was believed ghosts from thousands of years before haunted it got him interested in history and. Hero of rome is the first in a major new roman trilogy, featuring valerius verrens. One of the best historical fiction books i have listened to this year, if not all time. Apr 03, 2012 several months ago when i began reading claudius by douglas jackson, i didnt realize that it was actually the sequel to caligula. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Hammer of rome douglas jackson ad 80 gaius valerius verrens is back where he belongs, at the head of a legion. History easily became his strongest subject, and he was a particularly dedicated student of the civil war, slowly studying douglas freemans epic fourvolume biography of robert e.
Jackson has always been fascinated by history and combined with his love for reading. Douglas jackson gaius valerius verrens 07 saviour of rome. Fans of intrigue, action and historical drama will all be thrilled by the first novel in the romans trilogy by douglas jackson. Jackson brings a visceral realism to rome in the days of the mad caligula, daily mail a young animal trainer for the gladiatorial games is plunged into the paranoid world of emperor caligulas court in this gripping roman thriller, scotland on sunday light and dark in equal measure, colourful, thoughtful and bracing manda scott. Mar 26, 2018 while at west point, patton continued to dive into the classics and the biographies of great men. Now hailed a hero of rome, valerius is not the man he once was scarred both physically and emotionally by the battles he has fought, his sister.
Historical fiction roman trilogy 2 by douglas jackson claudius emperor of rome, conqueror of britain emperor claudius has unleashed the roman legions against britain. Caligula roman trilogy book 1 by douglas jackson sold by. He wrote caligula, his debut novel set in ancient rome, while commuting between edinburgh and his bridge. Fortunately, i only ever regret it once a month on pay day. Douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first two novels, caligula and claudius. His command is the unlucky ninth, tainted by four decades of ill fortune and poor leadership. Caligula, a name synonymous with decadence, cruelty and madness. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading claudius. Hero of rome is douglas jackson s new trilogy featuring valerius verrens.
Book 1 of 2 in roman trilogy 2 book series see all. For fans of the authors previous books caligula and claudius this book will come as a real treat. Gaius valerius verrens 1 by jackson, douglas book the fast free hero of rome. Besides gaius, though, every other story told in this series is historically accurate. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. If you enjoy a good read then i would definitely recommend these books. For fans of the authors previous books caligula and claudius this. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading caligula roman trilogy book 1. In each of these historical novels, young people must uncover mysteries and fight with heroism to stand up for what they believe in.
A wonder filled novel from a master of his trade anne berry, author of the hungry ghosts light and dark in equal measure, colourful, thoughtful and bracing manda scott a young animal trainer for the gladiatorial games is plunged into the paranoid world of emperor caligulas court in this gripping roman thriller scotland. Douglas jackson has 19 books on goodreads with 14098 ratings. Historical fiction roman trilogy book 2 kindle edition by douglas jackson. Rosemary sutcliffs classic young adult trilogy brings to life the history of roman britain. The first in a major new roman trilogy tells the story of valerius verrensas he faces up to 50,000 british warriors with only3,000 defenders and a last stand that will live on in history the roman grip on britain is weakening. I was born in jedburgh in the scottish borders in the summer of 1956. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It looks to me as if the novel is leaving scope for a sequel to make a trilogy. Douglas uses gaius as the eyes through which his readers interact with the first century rome.
Gaius valerius verrens returns to rome from the successful campaign against boudicca in britain. Caligula by douglas jackson gaius julius caesar augustus germanicus, the third roman emperor, is better known by another name. His third, hero of rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, gaius valeri. Where does defender of rome rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. Caligula roman trilogy book 1 kindle edition by jackson. Hero of rome1st edition roman trilogy 1 by douglas jackson hardcover, 336 pages, published 2010 by bantam press isbn. From the first sentence, the reader is totally immersed in the unfolding drama once can almost taste the paranoia dripping from each page as it is turned. His books have a paucity of battle scenes and are slow moving. Fantastic read thourghly recomendable very realistic almost as if your there thanks to douglas jackson really up there with simon scarrow and steven saylor none stop action and heartbreak all the way looking forward to carrying on the adventure with book 2 claudius. Jun 29, 2010 douglas jackson is the author of the successful historical novels caligula and claudius and my next book hero of rome, the first of a new trilogy, will be published in july 2010.
Caligula roman trilogy book 1 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The sad and untimely death of david gemmell in 2006 left a void needing to be filled by an author that can thrill, entertain and delight in the same vein as the legendary british author. Finding claudius well researched with vibrant characters and taut action, i resolved to read caligula as well. Top ten historical fiction authors historical fiction. Explore books by douglas jackson with our selection at. Hero of rome by douglas jackson hardback, 2010 for sale.
Hero of rome by douglas jackson paperback, 2011 about this product. Feb 12, 2009 buy caligula roman trilogy 1 by douglas jackson from amazons fiction books store. Follow douglas jackson and explore their bibliography from s douglas jackson author page. A journalist on local and national newspapers for 36 years, jackson left the scotsman where he was assistant editor, in 2009 to become a fulltime writer. Aka james douglas douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first novel, caligula. Book 2 of 9 in gaius valerius verrens 9 book series. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
The first in a major new roman trilogy tells the story of valerius verrens as he. Aug, 2010 excerpt from the film the bill douglas trilogy my childhood, a facets video release. Quantum leap tv series 19891993 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. In 2010, hero of rome, the first of a new series featuring the tribune gaius valerius verrens, was published. Oct 19, 2011 hero of rome is douglas jacksons new trilogy featuring valerius verrens. Gaius valerius verrens series by douglas jackson goodreads. Caligula by douglas jackson paperback, 2009 for sale. Lee, as well as the life stories of the conflicts other generals. Hero of rome roman trilogy 1 jackson douglas 0593065123 for. The first in a major new roman trilogy tells the story of valerius verrens as he faces up to 50,000 british warriors with only 3,000 defendersand a last stand that will live on in history the roman grip. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Im the author of caligula and claudius, and in july 2009 i received a contract to write hero of rome, my latest book and the first of a new trilogy. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
He left school at the age of 15 to train as a journalist, first working for local newspapers and later for the daily record. Gaius valerius verrens returns to rome from the successful campaign against boudicca in. Caratacus, war chief of the britons, must unite the tribes for a desperate last stand. Share hero of rome by douglas jackson paperback, 2011 currently sold out. His first novel was the critically acclaimed caligula that was published in 2008. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. It is worth noting that gaius valerius verrens is a fictional creation, a character crafted from the mind of douglas jackson. Both books romp along at a good rate of knots and douglas jackson keeps the suspense level simmering all the way through. Stunning attention to detail, and the narration by cornelius garrett just adds to the atmosphere. Douglas jackson is the author of the successful historical novels caligula and claudius and my next book hero of rome, the first of a new trilogy, will be published in july 2010. Jackson brought rome alive for me, chilling, deadly and magnetic. A unit regarded as expendable by valeriuss superior. He was born in jedburgh, in the scottish borders and now lives in bridge of allan. Douglas jackson s books lack the pageturning excitement of the abovelisted authors.
The first in a major new roman trilogy tells the story of valerius verrens as he faces up to 50,000 british warriors with only 3,000 defendersand a last stand that will live on in history the roman grip on britain is weakening. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It is twenty odd years since the invasion of britain and the legions are still campaigning in the north and west of the country. Caligula roman trilogy book 1 kindle edition by jackson, douglas. Hero of rome by douglas jackson penguin books australia. Enemy of rome by douglas jackson overdrive rakuten. Douglas jackson audio books, best sellers, author bio. Narcissus is the puppet master, claudius is the lead actor, and rufus is the bit player. Unlocked 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The day that douglas jackson logged onto and asked for feedback on his writing may well turn out to be a great day for historical fiction. Gaius julius caesar augustus germanicus, the third roman emperor, is better known by another name. Historical fiction roman trilogy book 2 kindle edition by jackson, douglas. Douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first novel, caligula. Kidnapped, by rl stevenson was the first taste of historical fiction for the young douglas jackson.
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