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UK price:
£9.06
US price:
$16.95
Format:
Paperback
Size : 6 x 9
Pages: 260
ISBN:
0-595-34207-8
Published:
Jan-2005
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It’s just after the invasion
of southeast Britain by
Rome. In the City, there is
financial manipulation to
fuel political ambition,
while outside the newest
Province, a desperate
British defence of the West
takes place.
Book Description
The Roman invasion of
southeast Britain had
brought much needed prestige
to consolidate the new reign
of Emperor Claudius. After
eight years it has now
faded. No significant
financial benefits have
flowed from the Province of
Britain. Instead, the
expensive Roman army, of
which Claudius is the
Commander in Chief, has been
unable to suppress the army
of the British in the West.
The Province is a financial
drain on the Empire and the
lack of military success is
becoming a serious political
embarrassment to the
Emperor. His enemies,
including those closest to
him, gather resources,
eliminate loyalists and
prepare to bring him down.
The dramatic power of the
action sequences and the
description of the settings
illuminate the converging
paths of High King Caratacos,
who with the hard-core
remnant of the army of the
British tries to maintain
his political footing, and
of Aurelius Victorinus of
the Urban Cohorts, the
police service of the City,
who investigates financial
manipulation.
About
the author
Born in
England, Brian Croasdell
built a career as a
policeman and a security
specialist in southern
Africa. He now lives with
his wife in Hertfordshire.
He has also written Wool and
Iron and High Cross in the
same series.
Available from the
following on-line
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Also by Brian Croasdell:
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UK price:
£21.99
US
price:
$25.95
Format:
Paperback
Size : 6 x 9
Pages: 478
ISBN:
0-595-31059-1
Published:
Feb-2004
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This enthralling historical
novel re-enacts the invasion
of Britain by Rome.
Political murder, intrigue,
mutiny and invasion,
underpinned by business
deals on an imperial scale,
are set against the struggle
for freedom of an artistic
and warlike people.
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High
Cross
by Brian J.
Croasdell |
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UK
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£11.26
US price:
$20.95
Format: Paperback
Size : 6 x 9
Pages: 354
ISBN: 0-595-41275-0
Published: Oct-2006
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The setting is Britain
following the Roman invasion
in the time of Boudica. In
the centre, a damaged
adolescent comes to power.
In a far, new Province, the
dismantling of Celtic
institutions and the opening
of the territory to World
trade is blocked by a
furious native rebellion.
Published Categories
Empire
Incorporated - Brian
Croasdell
