Scipio
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An enthralling novel about one of the finest commanders in military history - the man who defeated Hannibal
'Masterful . . . even better than Hannibal.' Allan Massie
In the name of Rome, Scipio Africanus conquered the hard-won empires of Hannibal and of Alexander the Great. With breath-taking battle scenes and violent passions, here his story lives again. Compelling and vivid, Scipio reveals the aristocrat, general, politician and aesthete behind the Roman triumph. This novel of love and betrayal recreates the life and times of a military genius who discovers he is only a man.
'Leckie brings the battle-tactics and manoeuvres almost cinematically alive and the sense of blood and sweat, chaos and horror linger powerfully in . . . utterly gripping.' Scotsman
'A fine achievement, a thoughtful and stylish piece of historical fiction.' Daily Telegraph
'By turns lucid, enlightening and thrilling, this is the historical novel at its best.' Historical Novel Society
Yes, we have achieved much. Have we destroyed even more?
In the name of Rome, Scipio Africanus systematically destroyed the hard-won empires of Hannibal and Alexander the Great. With breathtaking battle scenes and a tale of violent passions, Scipio is a stunning sequel to Hannibal, Ross Leckie's acclaimed bestselling historical novel. This inspired narrative reveals the aristocrat, general, politician, and aesthete behind the Roman triumph to bring us a novel of love and betrayal, about a genius who discovers he is only a man.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 07 augustus 2008
Aantal pagina's: 391
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: Ross Leckie
Hoofduitgeverij: Canongate Books
Editie: Main
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 130 mm
Product hoogte: 10 mm
Product lengte: 195 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 130 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 31 mm
Verpakking lengte: 195 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 654 g
EAN: 9781847671004